We Matter!
The present electioneering milieu is respite with the use of new media, and various techno-tools to reach the minds and eyeballs of as tech-savvy an audience as possible, and even to reach out to the masses of people in the hinterlands, most of whom have a handset that is capable of receiving at least a […]
India-Born Suri Named New Ceo of Nokia
After Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, the Finnish tech giant Nokia has now announced that a person of Indian origin — Rajiv Suri — will be its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment clearly indicates that Nokia would now focus on wireless-network equipment as it faces a new start without the phones that made it famous […]
DubaiMirage or modern day oasis?
Dubai is an emirate in the federation called the UAE (United Arab Emirates). The main city of the emirate is also called Dubai. The emirate is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. It has the largest population within the UAE […]
Dhawal G Nandedkar an Incidental Entrepreneur
It is believed by some that achievements begin before one is born – one’s genetic makeup and the society in which one will be raised are the building blocks – and continues beyond one’s demise – with thinkers continuing to analyse works that one leaves behind in the form of poetry, painting or a simple […]
And Miles To Go Before I Sleep …
We featured Pankaj Saxena, NRI entrepreneur who has proved to himself that steadfast determination can be a key to achieving one’s dreams in another feature in this issue. As mentioned in that piece, our editorial team had two sittings with him, one in Dubai, and once again in Gurgaon, India. In this short feature meant […]
Pankaj Saxena, NRI His Heart Beats for India
Here is an inspiring tale of Pankaj Saxena, a NRI who has seen more ups and downs in life than a yo-yo, but has always managed to land with both his feet firmly and squarely on the ground. There are people you’d just discuss business with and promptly leave; and then, there are people with […]
Electioneers, Mango Bans & Sundry other Things …
Delhi is agog with election fever, with several phases of the mammoth polling exercise already over in several states, and a few more to go over the next fortnight, as it stands even as we go to print with this issue. The scenario is similar in the states and territories that are yet tyo go […]
NRIs Register to Vote in General Elections
A total of 11,844 NRIs have enrolled so far by post, for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But they will need to travel to their constituency in order to exercise their franchise on polling day. Interestingly, Kerala accounts for the bulk of NRI voters at 11,488, while Punjab with 138, and Tamil Nadu with 112, […]
Indians in Reckoning for Top World Thinkers
Five Indians, four of whom are economists, are in the reckoning to be bestowed the title, “world’s most important thinker 2014,” as part of a global poll that has been on for the past decade. A UK publication, ‘The Prospect’ magazine, has been inviting its readers and the public at large, to vote on its […]
Indian Election Commission Exhorts Citizens to Take Pledge of Ethical Voting
Soon after the Indian EC put up posters urging voters to select pro-development candidates and dump the criminal and the corrupt, the Commission has in another first, urged voters to ‘pledge’ that they will vote ethically in the coming general elections. The communique, written in Marathi for Maharashtra’s voters and in other regional languages for […]
Sherlyn Chopra Signs A Multi-Lingual Film
Sherlyn Chopra signs a multi-lingual film “BAD GIRL” as its leading lady. Sources confirm that Sherlyn has been signed for the multi-lingual film at a whopping sum of INR One Crore and Ten Lakhs to play the protagonist. The film which is loosely based on Monica Bellucci’s Oscar winner, Malena, is to be directed by […]
Kangana Ranaut’s Revolver Rani All Set To Release On 25TH April 2014
The Wild Wild West Of India will come alive this April with REVOLVER RANI releasing on 25th April. Starring Kangana Ranaut, Vir Das and Piyush Mishra, the movie is produced by Wave Cinema and directed by Sai Kabir. Set against the backdrop of politics in Chambal and Gwalior, Revolver Rani is an unusual love story […]
Honda Angles For Third Spot In Indian Automotive Sector
Piggybacking on the immensely successful launches of their new and rejuvenated offerings like the Amaze compact sedan and the new City, Honda Cars India is all set to emerge as the third biggest passenger car maker in India head-to-head with SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra this season. According to reliable sources in the auto financing […]
Visitors from Hong Kong Amoung Top Spenders in India
Visitors from Hong Kong have topped the list of travellers paying the most for hotel accommodation in India during 2013, parting with an average INR 8,061 per night, which is 6% more than what they paid in 2012, according to a report. Visitors from West Asia took the second place, paying INR 7,909 a night, […]
Mahila Shakti-Inspiring Change
International Women’s Day (IWD), also called the International Working Women’s Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women, to a celebration of women’s economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the day […]
Even Minute Changes Can Play A Big Role
It is not necessary that all minute details at home be built or structured according to Vastu or Feng Shui. If there are no major flaws, making even minute changes in the direction of the toilet, bedroom, office, etc., can be quite effective. There are many important factors in Feng Shui which are equally crucial […]
Senior Housing A New Asset Class for Investment
This may still be a very new concept in real estate, but the niche segment of ‘Senior Living,’ that has a significant scope for growth and great potential for investment, is all set to change the dynamics of real estate markets in the coming years. NRI Achievers takes a look … The concept of ‘Senior […]
Is It Spring In The Air, Or Is It An Indian Summer?
Deja Vu time once again, the month of march has gone by, and the environment across the nation is supercharged with the election fever. Equations are being worked and reworked, opinion polls are doing the rounds, and hectic confabulations of political parties on electoral alliances and post-electoral alignments are the talk of the day. In […]