Working at Sony gave me an opportunity to closely observe how the Japanese communicate. This essay is a summary of my observations which could be useful to anyone planning to visit Japan or work for a Japanese company in India, or may be simply interested in Japanese culture.
India’s urbanisation is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the number of statutory towns growing significantly in recent years.
The outgoing Biden Administration’s authorisation for Ukraine to carry out long-range missile strikes against Russian targets using US weaponry signals a significant escalation in the on-going conflict.
Since the US presidential election that shook up the nation with Donald Trump’s sweeping victory across all demographics and races, experts have addressed a range of issues that influenced the election results, including immigration, inflation, foreign policy, misinformation, and cultural issues.
The Uttar Pradesh government is taking innovative steps to make Mahakumbh 2025 a divine and grand spectacle.
The Special Operation Group (SOG), an elite Commando unit of the Odisha police, on Thursday gunned down a maoist cadre of outlawed the Communist Party of India (Maoist) outfit in a dense forest area along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border in Malkangiri district
Amid reports of minor violence, polling in nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh is progressing peacefully with around 31.21% voter turnout till 1 pm.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot has demanded a judicial inquiry into the recent SDM slapping incident at Samarvata village during the November 13 bypoll in Rajasthan.
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More than two thousand temporary workers of Hooghly-Chinsurah municipality are in great financial distress without salary for the last two months.
West Bengal government’s flagship initiative, Deucha Pachami coal block project in Birbhum district, will now have no hindrance from the Centre in terms of ‘Just Transition’ policy.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) councillor Mitali Bandyopadhyay’s younger son Suddhaswatta Bandyopadhyay was arrested on charge of rash driving.
From books on US policies, the Russia-Ukraine War to notorious terrorist bodies operating in India and the trans-national arena, here' a miscellany of book reviews.
Lahiri’s poetry spans the archives and the arcane to their presence in the present, reclaiming the significance of forgotten relics that assert their relevance in the second millennium.
Domestic and industrial activities produce millions of tonnes of waste, and even buried waste leaks pollutants that carry environmental risks. But by combining microorganisms with different capabilities, Sheffield researchers are turning harmful liquid into useful resources.
In a society where motherhood is often defined by a fixed sequence of events, including marriage and childbirth within a specific age range, science once again gifted society the alternate path through ‘in vitro fertilisation’ (IVF), therefore empowering women to embrace motherhood later in life.
Dominica and Guyana presented their highest national awards to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statesmanship and support during the COVID pandemic.
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) of nations have expressed their gratitude to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the voice of the Global South and putting the concerns of the Caribbean nations on the world's agenda.
In a first, tourism is included in the action agenda of the UN Climate Change Conference with more than 50 governments endorsing the COP29 Declaration on Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism.
"Honoured to be conferred with the highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India," Prime Minister Modi said in a post on social media platform X.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasised the critical role of fiscal-monetary coordination in navigating India through a series of external economic shocks.
The conference is being organised by the NCB, under the administrative control of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The Adani Group on Thursday rejected the bribery allegations leveled by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and US Department of Justice against the directors of Adani Green.
The Centre has issued directions to ministries/departments to ensure payment of subsidy/incentive to beneficiaries of welfare schemes through Aadhaar Payment Bridge and ensuring 100% biometric Aadhaar authentication.
Amid her feud with Dhanush, Nayanthara thanks producers SRK, Gauri Khan, and Chiranjeevi for giving her an NOC without delay.
Dua Lipa, who is going to return to India soon for an electric performance, recently declared her love for the King of Romance, SRK.
'Biwi No. 1' is a comedy about a businessman, Prem (Salman Khan), who juggles an affair with a model while his wife, Pooja (Karisma Kapoor), plans her revenge.
A leaked video is going viral in which Ranbir Kapoor is performing high-intensity action stunts; fans believe its from 'Dhoom 4.'
Chennaiyin FC's B-Team will be looking to reach the final of the 2024 Sikkim Gold Cup, also known as the 2024 All India Governor's Gold Cup, when they take on Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club in the semifinal on Thursday at the Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.
In the first game of the tie, Daniel Altmaier of Germany got past Gabriel Diallo in a straight set 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 to give Germany a 1-0 lead. The first set saw a neck and neck fight where both locked at 6-6.
Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah affirmed that his side is not carrying "any baggage" from India of their historic whitewash against New Zealand and offered surety about the team being well equipped for the challenging conditions and series ahead of them.
Hosts Rajasthan qualified for the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy from Group I after earning full points in their concluding tie against Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu with a 4-0 triumph, on Wednesday.
Uttar Pradesh Secondary education Parishad on Monday announced the dates of High school and Intermediate Board exams for 2025.
IIT Kharagpur and the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) have entered into a strategic partnership to conduct a pioneering study on homeopathic medicines using advanced spectroscopic techniques.
More students from different East Burdwan schools complained about not getting state's fund assistance for purchase of tablets and some problems were identified as wrongful submission of student's personal data and in certain cases some technical glitches could be ascertained.
A university in Tamil Nadu, named after rationalist reformer and Dravidian icon, Periyar EV Ramasamy, has issued a show cause notice to a faculty member for authoring two books, one on Periyar and another on Lord Macaulay, without obtaining permission from the varsity.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasised the critical role of fiscal-monetary coordination in navigating India through a series of external economic shocks.
With the Delhi Assembly elections due in February, The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took the lead by releasing its first list of 11 candidates, accommodating six turncoats and dropping three incumbent MLAs.
"This time, more than Rs 2,000 crore was spent in the elections to defeat the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The money came from Adani. If we form the Maharashtra government, we will investigate Adani, and First Information Reports (FIRs) will be registered against him," Raut alleged.
The increasing awareness about the benefits of earthen pots has led to a surge in their popularity. These pots not only contribute to better health but also help reconnect people with their rich heritage.
The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Odisha government pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to the next of kin of an undertrial prisoner who committed suicide in the jail premises.
Amid her feud with Dhanush, Nayanthara thanks producers SRK, Gauri Khan, and Chiranjeevi for giving her an NOC without delay.
In the heart of the national capital, and a key transit hub, Kashmere Gate Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), has become a living metaphor for Robert Frost’s iconic poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ during peak morning and evening hours
The Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, has said that inclusive development, peace, and universal well-being while nurturing the environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy.
Dua Lipa, who is going to return to India soon for an electric performance, recently declared her love for the King of Romance, SRK.
'Biwi No. 1' is a comedy about a businessman, Prem (Salman Khan), who juggles an affair with a model while his wife, Pooja (Karisma Kapoor), plans her revenge.
