AGI’s Top Ten Bollywood Books
This is an excerpt from an article that was first published in AGI’s May/ June 2013 issue, which pays tribute to a century of Indian Cinema. 1) Bollywood a History by …
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H&M Continues Asian Expansion
Taking advantage of the government’s decision to allow full foreign ownership, H&M invests $131 million into India. One of the first retailers to successfully run sustainable initiatives, Swedish retailer, Hennes …
Read MoreFestival of Asian Literature Opens with National Treasure Michael Palin
Running until may May 22, the Asia House Festival of Asian Literature held its Opening Night (sponsored by One Fine Stay) yesterday evening at the Commonwealth Club in Central London, …
Read MoreLenny the Mongolian T-Rex Heads for Home
Lenny the dinosaur is thought to have lived and died in what is now the Mongolian Gobi Desert. As a T-rex, he would have enjoyed considerable status in the local …
Read MoreProtected: 3-2-1: A New Generation of Cooking -Cook Your Way to a Fantastic Prize
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Read MoreA Special Weekend for AGI
A beautifully sunny bank holiday weekend was kicked off last Friday by AGI in spectacular style. At London’s luxurious Cinnamon Club, with the help of legendary Bollywood costume designer Anna …
Read MoreThe Great London ‘Naked Sushi’ Con
Imagine the scene: you’re at an opulent evening gathering in ancient Kyoto. Giggling geishas ply you with sake whilst their erstwhile companions perform for your personal pleasure. And the decadent …
Read MoreNorth Koreans Clamour for Illicit Pie
To its South Korean fans, the humble choco pie, a moreish choclate marshmallow treat, is a nice little pick me up to be enjoyed with an afternoon coffee. Across the …
Read MoreIndian Actor Promotes Moustaches Over Misogyny
Farhan Akhtar is a popular Bollywood writer, singer and actor- and he’s now adding social activist to his extensive C.V. At a time when India’s reputation has been indelibly tarnished …
Read MoreWhen Cute Means Cultural Capital
If anything is emblematic of modern Japan, it is perhaps more of a she than an it. Adorned with a small bow and variety of adorable outfits, the impassive countenance …
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