From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and threadApparel companies are offering repair services and sewing workshops to attract young consumers. These initiatives aim to reduce textile was...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Japanese Mindset: 'Hara Hachi Bu'- The Japanese philosophy behind mindful eating that may be a secret to a longer, healthier lifeHara Hachi Bu, a Japanese eating philosophy, encourages stopping meals at eighty percent fullness. This mindful practice originated in Okin...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Sculpt, lift, glow: Face fitness is having a moment in IndiaFace fitness is emerging as a new category in India’s beauty and wellness market, blending facial massage, muscle stimulation and skincare ...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: "Among flowers, the cherry blossom; among people, the warrior." — Timeless life lessons on honor, courage, resilience, and why true greatness is measured by character rather than the length of lifeJapanese proverb of the day, “Hana wa sakuragi, hito wa bushi,” offers timeless wisdom that still shapes modern thinking. Meaning “Among fl...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
‘Still walking, still working, still sharp’: Mumbai nutritionist shares 6 habits Japanese people follow to live a long, healthy lifeMumbai nutritionist Sanya Wadhera shared insights into Japan's remarkable longevity, highlighting daily habits that foster a vibrant elderl...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
What is traditional Japanese diet? Health benefits and how it helps you to live longerDiscover the traditional Japanese diet, a healthy way of eating focused on fresh, seasonal foods. This balanced approach features fish, veg...
10 Nov, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
No retirement for a long life? At 100, this Japanese chef reveals one simple secret to longevity and good healthAt 100, legendary sushi master Jiro Ono continues to work, believing it's the best medicine for a long, healthy life. Despite his age, he r...
29 Oct, 2025, 11.50 AM IST
From 578 AD to 2025: Lessons from 1,000+ year-old Japanese companies that defied wars, disasters, and modernisationJapanese companies like Kongo Gumi, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, Sennen no Yu Koman, and Hoshi Ryokan have operated for over a millennium, dem...
12 Oct, 2025, 11.16 PM IST
This country is home to nearly 1 lakh people over 100, and you too can adopt their secrets to live a longer, healthier lifeJapan is home to nearly 100,000 centenarians, with women making up 88 percent and the oldest living person being 114-year-old Shigeko Kagaw...
16 Sep, 2025, 11.51 PM IST
Japan’s oldest woman is 114, and her secret to a long, happy life is surprisingly simpleShigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired doctor from Japan, is now the country's oldest person. Born in 1911, she witnessed significant histo...
26 Aug, 2025, 04.59 PM IST
Japanese population sees record drop in 2024Japan's population crisis deepens as the number of Japanese nationals declined by a record 908,574 in 2024, marking the 16th consecutive ye...
07 Aug, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
World's oldest person is 118 years old. What's her secret to longevity? A glass of wine and chocolateMost centenarians are found in the world's so-called blue zones, where people live longer than average.
28 Apr, 2022, 06.32 PM IST
Yen on the ropes as BOJ defends yield targetThe yen fought for a footing on Tuesday, following its worst session in 16 months, as the Bank of Japan pins down bond yields at a time whe...
29 Mar, 2022, 07.33 AM IST
'Ikigai' sequel will hit India on Tuesday; authors believe this book can revolutionise futureThe Ikigai method helps one find peace and fulfilment in a busy life.
11 Oct, 2021, 12.02 PM IST
World's oldest man Chitetsu Watanabe, who said smiling was his secret to longevity, passes away at 112Watanabe received the world's oldest man certificate this month.
25 Feb, 2020, 01.11 PM IST
- Supernatural Kims: Mythmaking in overdrive
As North Korea anointed its new ruler, Kim Jong-un, the mythmaking for the youngest son of late supremo Kim Jong-il has begun.
23 Dec, 2011, 11.12 AM IST
- Take a green sip to live longer
Green tea can reduce the risk of heart problems and death, according to a study that may explain why the Japanese have the longest life exp...
15 Sep, 2006, 03.50 AM IST