Are Translators an Endangered Species?
Asian companies across the board are making moves to raise the English language abilities of their employees. But, even with the most conscientious students, it can take years to master …
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Tips for Budgeting Like a Tokyoite
That just-been-sucker-punched sensation when you buy your first ever round in London is a rite of passage for every new arrival to the city . But that’s nothing compared to …
Read MoreSergio Rossi’s Walking Art
His shoes have made frequent appearances in the art scene, but this time Sergio Rossi has turned the tables and his newest collaboration features the designs of Chinese artist, Peng …
Read MoreA Journey of Spices
Britain’s favourite Indian fare, the curry, is seen through a more crosscultural lens in Madhur Jaffrey’s latest fare. ulinary legend Madhur Jaffrey brought forth some more of her famous cookbook …
Read MoreThe Biggest Bang You’ve Never Heard
You might not know it, but the other day the Korean boy band BIGBANG confirmed a tour date that thousands of fans had been anticipating since the summer. Nothing unusual …
Read MoreAn American Dream Fulfilled
His parents came to the States from a small village in India in 1985 with 25 dollars to their name in order to live the American dream. Fast forward 25 …
Read MoreIs the“Kaptaan” Ready?
A week, as they say, is a long time in politics. So in the four years since I interviewed Imran Khan, Pakistan’s heart-throb cricketer-turned-politician, he has gone from heading a …
Read MoreMongolia: The Empire Strikes Back
Mongolia is known to most people as a land of mighty warriors and beautiful landscapes, but its booming economy is also a story to keep an eye on. Few countries …
Read MoreFor Millions of Asian Freelancers, Globalisation is Not a Dirty Word
While the debate over the pros and cons of globalisation rages in the West, some of its clear winners in Asia are quietly reaping the benefits of increased interconnectedness and …
Read MoreMuch Ado About Nothing and Kanjoos
About 30 years ago, I wrote a critical review of some plays by (South) Asian theatre groups based in London for the (now defunct) arts magazine ARTRAGE. There followed some …
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