Life
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Japan seeks more visitors despite overtourism woes
Last year, Japan attracted over 25 million tourists from abroad, partly buoyed by the lifting of pandemic-era border restrictions, from countries such as South Korea, Singapore and the United States.
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How reframing Friday could boost your productivity while busting stress at work
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today! This well-known expression could be the new mantra for Fridays, at least in the context of work.
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How MMA's Puja Tomar fought her way to an UFC win
Tomar is the first Indian ever to win a bout in the prestigious American MMA promotion
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All formats are going to survive, but OTT is definitely the future: Anil Kapoor
Gearing up to host the upcoming season of Bigg Boss OTT, the actor-producer talks about what drew him to the new role, the world of streaming, his motivation and more
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In China, young people are looking for soulmates for their pets
Taking anthropomorphism to new levels, China's "pet parents" are now taking part in matchmaking events that cater to their four-legged friends
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We're ready to give our best at the Paris Olympics: Ashwini Ponnappa & Tanisha Crasto
India's No 1 women's badminton pair began playing together only a year ago and have forged a formidable partnership on court. They speak about their training and mindset for the Games, and how the challenges they have faced have made them tougher—as individuals and sportspersons
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In South Korea, K-pop is being urged to think green
The Korea Times estimates South Korea's 15 main manufacturers sold over 390 tonnes of plastic packaging in 2022
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National Reading Day: What Forbes India is reading
As India celebrates the habit of reading, here are some of the books the team is reading
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National Reading Day: From Sarasvathi Mahal Library to the National Library of India, some of the oldest bibliothecas of India
June 19 marks the death anniversary of PN Panicker, also distinguished as The Father of the Library Movement in India. The day is also celebrated as National Reading Day. To honour PN Panicker, let's look at some of the oldest libraries in India
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Meteoric rise of South Korea's webtoons powers Nasdaq IPO
The business of webtoons -- online-only, mobile-friendly comics -- has seen explosive growth around the world since the format emerged 20 years ago in South Korea.
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Getting teams to collaborate effectively can be a challenge in the workplace
Two-thirds of working people surveyed for Atlassian's "The State of Teams 2024" report complain that their team is constantly being pulled in too many directions