For more than three decades, I’ve been reading other people’s mail. That is, corporate emails to and from people at all levels in client organizations across myriad industries—hundreds of thousands of emails. My firm analyzes why the original versions don’t work, why the edited versions get better responses, and ultimately...

You cannot ‘NOT’ shop when abroad no matter how hard you try. When you are on an international trip, you are exposed to so many different cultures and things that you feel like getting a piece or two from there just to let the world know. Shopping abroad, as said...

Family travel? The very thought of it can make people sweat—sweat over multiple responsibilities which come at you, especially if you are the organiser of the trip. It is true that family travel requires relatively more attention than solo or duo trip, and this makes many people back out from...

Japanese education is qualitative, intense and comprehensive—and did you expect anything less from one of the most developed countries in the world? Because of the country’s favorable reputation among foreigners, it attracts many international students every year. Moreover, the country houses some of the internationally-acclaimed universities in the world. In...

The term gothic as applied to architecture was originally used as a pejorative by the renaissance artists of the 16th century to dismiss buildings built in a style and by a culture that they argued was primitive and ugly. To the modern ear it describes a style that is much...

Europe is one of those gifted continents which is known for its cultural diversity, amazing landscapes and strong historic roots. Every country in Europe has a unique fabric and aspects which are so beautifully indigenous to the place. That is perhaps the main reason why it attracts lot of tourists...

Professional looking footwear is a must for every businessman as it makes the first style statement for the outfit. No matter how good the outfit looks like, the shoes worn on it defines the overall appearance. It is also said that a man’s attitude can be judged by the choice...

Being an entrepreneur at a young age is quite challenging at many levels. With little experience and more spontaneity in making decisions, young entrepreneurs find it difficult to cope up in a high-stress environment like a business. However, the good news is that with good communication practices, this problem can...

Self-improvement is the best kind of help—and it is the first step towards making something out of you. What is it that they say? Always dress for success. You never know when you might chance upon an opportunity coming your way. The trouble is that most people have forgotten the...