Happy Birthday to India!

Uttar Pradeshi thali, a Northern Indian cuisine. Thali is the Indian name for a round platter used to serve food. *Photo from Wikipedia

August 15 is Independence Day, celebrates the independence of India from the United Kingdom in 1947.

In the medieval era, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam arrived, and Sikhism emerged, all adding to the region’s diverse culture. Much of the north fell to the Delhi sultanate; the south was united under the Vijayanagara Empire. The economy expanded in the 17th century in the Mughal Empire.


In commemoration of the day, we introduce you to three great indians in Tokyo, such as a cooking instructor, a chef/restaurant chain manager and a leader of the Indian community.
*Click a photo below to see their stories!

“There are a number of differences between India and Japan. But at the same time, we find similar points. Counting differences doesn’t help you. Only finding similarities makes you comfortable.” – Jagmohan Chandrani, President of a trading company

*Reference: Wikipedia