The nanny state has been recast as the nanny planet and the WHO has assumed responsibility for our diet as it seeks to turn back what Chan calls "the globalisation of unhealthy lifestyles". The increase in global obesity, says Chan, "is not a failure …

Rhino hunting is driven by soaring demand in newly affluent Asian countries such as Vietnam and China, where the animal's horns are prized as a key ingredient in traditional medicine. More valuable than gold. Rhino horn has a street value of more than …

In practice, being rich depends on what you define as wealth, but purely from a narrow monetary perspective, it means reaching a place in your life where unearned income can permanently fund your lifestyle. In the wealth management world, a wealthy …

In a fast-paced city like Mumbai where customisation is the key, gymnasiums are not lagging behind. Realising that lifestyle-related diseases are a cause of worry amongst citizens, fitness centres are now introducing tailor-made packages to help …

Often, their old life is not as affluent as their new one could be. ''That's why these players are so damn … A lot of Europeans come here because they love the lifestyle as well, a lot from the Asia Pacific countries, too. ''They love the tennis here …

The story goes like this: America's affluent are affluent because they made the right lifestyle choices. They got themselves good educations, they got and stayed married, and so on. Basically, affluence is a reward for adhering to the Victorian virtues.

NAYAK:These are often younger, more affluent travellers who have already taken their first trip overseas, are now more keen to explore countries and understand cultures. GERVOIS:Five years ago, that was the main reason for travelling, doing shopping …

The story goes like this: America's affluent are affluent because they made the right lifestyle choices. They got themselves good educations, they got and stayed married, and so on. Basically, affluence is a reward for adhering to the Victorian virtues.

An affluent region with so many progressive leaders, philanthropists, nonprofits, developers, health providers, planners and generous citizens can do more to close those gaps. Recognize that place, race and opportunity … It was a strong affirmation …