Individualism Vs Collectivism

This is a nice article about the "Individual values" of the Western society and "collective values" of eastern society.
Western societies are more rich and prosperous and emphasize more on "individual values and privacy and rights" on the other hand Eastern societies emphasize more on group effort.

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clipped from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/12/opinion/12brooks.html?em one of the most striking is the divide between the societies with an individualist mentality and the ones with a collectivist mentality. Americans are more likely to see categories. Asians are more likely to see relationships. You can create a global continuum with the most individualistic societies — like the United States or Britain — on one end, and the most collectivist societies — like China or Japan — on the other. The individualistic countries tend to put rights and privacy first Either way, individualistic societies have tended to do better economically. But what happens if collectivist societies snap out of their economic stagnation? A new sort of global conversation develops. The rise of China isn’t only an economic event. It’s a cultural one. The ideal of a harmonious collective may turn out to be as attractive as the ideal of the American Dream. It’s certainly a useful ideology for aspiring autocrats.

The world's first billion dollar home-by Indian

The worlds first billion dollar home is being built by Mukesh ambani, 5th richest man of the world(Lakshmi mittal is 4rd and his brother Anil ambani is 6th richest man).

The uniqueness about this 27 story building is that "non of the floors will be same, rather each one will be different in design and even the materials used for the floor".
This article is taken from www.forbes.com
Check out the video, although its not quality-HERE
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clipped from www.forbes.com In Pictures: Inside The World's First Billion-Dollar Home Nine elevators dot the lobby floor: Two are designated for parking areas, three for guest quarters, two for the Ambani family residences and two for service. The lobby opens to numerous lounges, reception areas and powder rooms. Dual stairways lead from the lobby floor down to the ballroom, which is designed in an open layout with a two-story roof. clipped from www.forbes.com The most striking features of the Antilla ballroom are the crystal chandeliers that will take up approximately 80% of the ceiling. The silver stairways lead to a central landing, behind which two retractable doors can open to display works of art. There is also a stage for entertainment or speeches, with a projection screen behind it. A kitchen, about the same size as the ballroom itself, can service hundreds of guests. clipped from www.forbes.com clipped from www.forbes.com While visiting New York in 2005, Nita Ambani was in the spa at the Mandarin Oriental New York, overlooking Central Park.