Gucci Gets a Manga Makeover
Long recognised as an art form in Japan, the comic art of manga is garning increasing international recognition- although for many it retains geeky connotations. This January however, the graphic …
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Bags of Bargains Boost Japan’s January Sales
If pillaging years January sales has left you with battle fatigue, spare a thought for Japanese shoppers, who have to contend with not only heaving crowds and some of the …
Read MoreChina Slays Cyber Giant
Amid a wider crackdown on internet usage in the country, the Chinese government’s vice like grip on online activity became even tighter last month, as Google conceded defeat in an …
Read MoreThe Power of Ladakh International Film Festival
The LIFF (Ladakh International Film Festival) opened the gates of Ladakh, the northernmost region of India, to national and international film makers, film critics and viewers. The film festival has …
Read MoreMurder in Paradise: How Protected Are Tourists in Thailand?
This winter, thousands of UK tourists will flock to Thailand for rest and relaxation. Seduced by visions of white sand, full moon parties, and cocktails, this land of ancient empire …
Read MoreA Midsummer Night’s Dream Goes Thai
Masters, spread yourselves. It’s Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Bangkok. You heard it right – the opera based on Shakespeare’s play by Benjamin Britten will be staged at Bangkok’s …
Read MoreDeath of Beate Sirota, Japanese Equality Icon
Beate Sirota Gordon, a translator who assisted with the drafting of Japan’s post-war constitution and, in the process, became a champion of Japanese gender equality, passed away on Sunday December …
Read MorePower to the Aam Admi (Common Man)
The year was 1995. A 27-year-old was on his first day of his job in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), when an unsolicited advice from a senior official sowed the …
Read More10 Skincare Products Your Skin and Wallet Will Love in 2013!
After surveying my own beauty cabinet, I also asked the AGI team to share their own favourite beauty staples that are both effective and inexpensive. From gentle cleansers and facial …
Read MoreEyes Wide Open with JINNYlash
With holiday season already in full swing, primping up becomes a routine. For that glamorous wide-open eyes look, some of us arm with lash curler while others glue on false …
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