CNA – Owner of Tefuya restaurants, Kiyomi Kakizawa serves up more than food and drinks. The restaurants have been around for more than 40 years and Kakizawa has about 5,000 dead butterfly specimens, all for sale. Over the years, the restaurant has become a draw for butterfly enthusiasts and collectors, who gather to pore over […]
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May 27, 2021
Neo Chai Chin
DELHI (CNA) – Hoping to propel his career to greater heights, sales consultant Amit (not his real name) underwent surgery to break his bones and make himself taller.
At 1.6 metres, he felt everyone towered over him. With a new job in the United States (US) lined up, he decided to take his chances with orthopaedic surgeon and height-gain specialist Amar Sarin.
“There are moments when you feel that there’s no need, and why do you go through all the hassle?” said Amit, 36, who did not want to be identified.
“Maybe I’m right, maybe I’m wrong … time will tell. But for your own self-confidence, I think a couple of centimetres shouldn’t hurt.”