Tag: Regional

IFC Regional Head in Hong Kong to Boost East Asia-Pacific Sustainability

In her role as the Regional Head of Operations for East Asia and the Pacific at IFC, Anna Ng will concentrate on executing strategic plans and leading fundraising endeavors. In 2021, IFC and HKMA jointly initiated efforts to combat climate change, which involved the creation of a $3 billion platf...

My beautiful Lisbon and a typical regional recipe

There is so much to tell about Lisbon. I’ll start here with a little insight into this enchanting city. I have spent countless holidays there and will write more enchanting details about Lisbon if you are interested. Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a popular destination for tourists all...

The State of Regional Languages — Urdu

Urdu is derived from the Turkish word ‘Ordu’ meaning army or a military camp. There are numerous facts and figures scattered all over, but according to my mother who has a Doctorate in the said language quotes, ‘although it may trace its roots far in the past, it tru...

Exploring Indian Identity Through Language And Regional Literature

Myparents were always proud of my voluminous English vocabulary and crisp, clean accent. My tongue dove deep in English, exploring trenches and caves, but struggled to stay afloat in Hindi and Bangla. My parents only spoke to me in English because they, like scores others, believed that it was more ...