Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.
The cafe chain is adding neighbourhood nuances to its decor and menu as it ventures deeper in India.
'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'
These skincare tips will come handy before you step out to drench yourself in the colours of Holi.
On the other hand, the Yogi Adityanath government has 'completed nine lakh houses under the scheme and 14 lakh are under construction', Modi said, reeling out comparative figures.
The update was shared by Director Siddharth Anand, as he tweeted, 'And it's a schedule wrap!'
'And here I was, walking as a showstopper. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful gift.'
Malayalam film Cinema Company leaves a lot to be desired, writes Paresh C Palicha.
After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.
After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.
In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!
BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.
Saakshi Tanwar, who is best known for her role of Parvati in the popular Kaahani Ghar Ghar Ki, has a lot in her kitty starting with her role as Ganga in the mythological serial Kahani Hamaarey Mahabharat Ki. She tells Rajul Hegde more about her her epic turn.
On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
She will kabzao your heart with her slick style.
Urvashi has fun... Rakul's cool vibes... Amruta looks pretty in a sari...
Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.
It had meant nothing but moments of intimacy, sweet but transient moments. An intriguing excerpt from Manju Kapur's new novel The Gallery.
Delivering on his commitment to bring fresh parings this season, host Karan Johar welcomed yesteryear divas Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor to Koffee With Karan.
'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?'
Mukherjee, however, did not roll back the hike in excise and customs duty on petrol and diesel.
One easy dessert and one complicated dessert. Take your pick!
No, it's not Abhinav Shukla.
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The world's first publicly accessible ATM machine which can exchange digital currency - bitcoins - for any official currency has been launched in Canada by a group of young entrepreneurs.
'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'
It's lady-like. Demure. Comfy. Functional. Charming.
'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?'
Some 404 houses were handed over to the Indian-origin people, mostly Tamils.
The jewel-encrusted Topkapi dagger and the enormous Spoonmaker's Diamond set amongst two more rows of diamonds were truly gape-worthy!, Letika Saran tells us after a fascinating encounter with Istanbul.
If you're wondering what to do at home when it's pouring outside, then worry not!
US President Barack Obama dropped in on a briefing for college journalists on Thursday at the White House.
'Because she believes a satisfying day is a happy day. So thank you Gauri for giving this success mantra to the family.'
'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.
Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.
If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background.
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