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PM to visit Japan later this month; N-deal on the cards

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit Tokyo later this month to expand India's strategic partnership with Japan and discuss a bilateral civilian nuclear cooperation agreement. Singh will visit......

Chinese ships near islands disputed with Japan

Two Chinese surveillance ships on Friday entered the waters near disputed islands claimed by Tokyo and Beijing for the first time after they were bought by Japan from private parties. It is the......

World vows to secure Afghanistan from terror in Tokyo

India and other key world powers on Sunday vowed never to allow Afghanistan to become a sanctuary for global terrorism again, as major donors pledged $16 billion (about Rs 89,600 crore) in aid to......

Jundal, 26/11 dominate Krishna-Khar meet in Tokyo

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar on Sunday during which he strongly raised the issue of anti-India activities being carried out from the......

First India-Japan naval drills on Saturday

India and Japan will hold their first-ever maritime exercise commencing on Saturday off the coast of Tokyo. "Two destroyers, one maritime patrol aircraft and a helicopter of the Japanese Maritime......

Indian city among world's top 20 in luxury rentals

Globally, rental prices for a three-bedroom have slipped from last year's average of $3,080 to $3,030 per month. Tokyo luxury rentals in particular are down five per cent, and those in Mumbai have......

India urges Japan to help build its infrastructure

Indian scholars, during a visit to Tokyo, have urged Japan to play a key role to support India in its efforts to develop industrial and urban infrastructure that so far have not caught up with the......

World's 20 cheapest cities

While Oslo, Zurich and Tokyo are the world's most expensive cities, New Delhi and Mumbai are the cheapest cities. Prices for many goods and services are lowest in India's metro cities Delhi and......

Chidambaram to sell reform story in Tokyo

With the latest reform spree to talk about and the need to impress rating agencies and global investors about the government's intention of pushing more, the government of India will have a......

Tokyo Skytree: World's tallest free-standing tower

Japan's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree stands at 634 metres (2,080 feet) high. Tokyo Skytree is the world's tallest free-standing tower, and is a testament toJapan's recovery. Click......

How Tom Cruise towers over Cameron Diaz!

When Tom Cruise arrived at the Tokyo premiere of Knight & Day' along side Cameron Diaz recently, he managed to match up the height of his 2 inches taller co-star. And now we can tell how.At 5ft7,......

Spotted: South actress Meena in Tokyo

Reader Santhosh and his friend Dinesh met South Indian actress Meena in Tokyo, Japan. She was there to meet the Tamil community in Tokyo for the Tamil New Year celebrations.In the photograph:......

Akshay impresses Die Hard director

Hollywood action director James Bomalick of The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift fame is completely bowled over by Akshay Kumar's passion and enthusiasm for action. The Die Hard 4 actionman, who......

Spotted: Brittany Murphy in Tokyo

Reader Vishwanath and Sharath spotted Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy in Tokyo, Japan, in front oftheir apartment.If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities and take a photograph......

Cowboy Johnny Depp in Tokyo

A pirate, a demon, a cannibalistic barber and now a cowboy! That's Johnny Depp for you.The actor, looking dashing in a cowhand getup, is currently in Tokyo to promote his latest film Sweeny......

Tokyo governor apologises for remarks on Muslims, Istanbul

Tokyo's outspoken governor, Naoki Inose, who heads the city's bid for the 2020 Olympics, apologised on Tuesday for "inappropriate" comments he made about rival candidate Istanbul and Islamic......

Tokyo an inspirational choice for Games, Abe tells IOC

Tokyo would be an inspirational choice to host the 2020 Olympic Games, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Olympic officials on Monday, with Japan keen to showcase its recovery from a devastating 2011......

Kimetto takes Tokyo record as Kenyans sweep podium

Dennis Kimetto claimed his first marathon victory in only his second race over the distance when the Kenyan won the Tokyo Marathon in a race record time on Sunday. The 29-year-old finished in a......

Jeev finishes 17th at JT Cup in Tokyo

Jeev Milkha Singh carded his best of the week, three-under 67, but still ended 17th at the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup at the Tokyo Yomiuri Golf Club in Tokyo on Sunday. Jeev's earlier rounds were......

Murray's Tokyo loss provides perspective

Andy Murray's shock semi-final defeat to Milos Raonic at the Japan Open on Saturday raised the same questions many thought had been answered by his Olympic gold medal and last month's US Open......

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Q. The name of which capital city in Asia literally translates to 'eastern capital' ?
Lalit Mahata: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/the-name-of-which-capital-city-in-asia-literally-translates-/25461002/answers/

Q. Which is the busiest Train station in the world?
Vinitha: A. Tokyo. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-the-busiest-train-station-in-the-world/25438012/answers/25461019

Q. traveled in japan train ever?
Trivial Pursuit: A. Shinjuku Station in Tokyo more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/traveled-in-japan-train-ever/25365439/answers/25438030

Q. To reach a port we must set sail Sail, not tie at anchorSail, not drift. --comments.
Anil Garg: A. Yes, from Tokyo to Osaka once, I did...! more

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Q. capital of the japan
Vivek Mahajan: A. tokyo Drift more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/capital-of-the-japan/25084774/answers/25094295

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PMs Japan trip aims to bump up bilateral ties

India will elevate the Japan security relationship to a new level. During Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs visit to Tokyo on May 27, India and Japan... ...

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Government

Tokyo, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Japanese government has denied rumours which said the prime minister's official residence was haunted. The... ...

http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/japan-pms-residence-not-haunted-government-814147.html

Investor fears send Asia stocks reeling

The two biggest economies in Asia showed signs of stress on Thursday, with a 7.3 per cent plunge in the Japanese stock market and a surprise... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/334446/investor-fears-send-asia-stocks.html

PM all set to do more than just 'look east'

Rediff.com’s Vipin Vijayan, who will accompany Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his upcoming trip to Japan and Thailand, gives his take... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/pm-all-set-to-do-more-than-just-look-east/20130524.htm

European stock markets steadier after sharp losses

European stock markets rebounded modestly at the start of trading on Friday following sharp losses suffered the previous day. London's benchmark... ...

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