Defying the stigma, a Saudi yoga instructor takes up pole dancing – Democrat Blog

Defying the stigma a Saudi yoga instructor takes up pole

Nada, 28, thinks he has made progress, at least in his circle of friends. Riyadh: When yoga teacher Nada took up pole dancing, the reaction from deeply conservative Saudi Arabia was both harsh and swift, and she has been struggling to overcome the fallout ever since. He was told by his family and friends in … Read more

From when he slept in caves to when he became “the heir to the revolution”: Who is Xi Jinping? – Democrat Blog

From when he slept in caves to when he became

Xi Jinping’s application to join the Chinese Communist Party has been repeatedly rejected. (File) Beijing: When Xi Jinping took power in 2012, some observers predicted that he would be the most liberal Communist Party leader in Chinese history, due to his low profile, family background, and perhaps some degree of misplaced hope. Ten years on, … Read more