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Op-Ed: National writing standards vs. the cultural reality

The Common Core State Standards Initiative proposed for US education will have to battle the facts of modern media writing. It’s strange to see that a standard is being set amid the wasteland of modern language. A brave concept facing the real world.

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Is India's lack of toilets a cultural problem?

Is the lack of toilets in India a cultural issue?

Facebook game highlights dowry ills

An Indian matrimony site is highlighting the issue of dowries in South Asian culture with a new Facebook game.

6 personal finance tips for new Canadians

Besides the challenge of settling into a new home and culture, immigrants to Canada face a host of issues when it comes to getting their financial lives in order and planning for retirement.

VIDEO: Why do teenagers join gangs?

Radio One DJ Reggie Yates joined BBC Breakfast to talk about his new BBC Three documentary which tackles the issues of gang culture. He was joined by former gang member Aaron Rhoden.

Extra funds for culture plans

The chief executive of Londonderry's culture company, Shona McCarthy, has praised the Department of Culture for showing real vision in contributing an extra £12.6m towards the city's culture celebrations.