Jaggery
The manufacture of sugar from sugar-cane juice is an industrial process that involves a cocktail of chemicals. Sulphur dioxide, lime, phosphoric acid, formic acid, bleaching agents and viscosity reducers are just a few of these. Moreover, as the processing of sugar is carried out in equipment and containers made out of mild-steel, it often leads […]
Kila Raipur Olympics … Rural-India Style …
I was perched precariously, with my camera gear, on the crowded 4 feet by 7 feet roof of a guard tower at the far end of the Kila Raipur Stadium. A videographer, who had shot at Kila Raipur earlier as well, had captured the lion’s share of the available roof space. There were 8-10 other […]
IPL – Corroboration of Virtue?
While the Supreme Court intervention into the sleaze surrounding the betting scandal, the imminent upheavals in the BCCI, and the uncertainty surrounding the present IPL Season is grabbing headlines today across media, that for us is grist for another windmill, and the content for another upcoming issue. However, it would not be wrong to say […]
New Punjab Laws Milestones in Jurisprudence
In the last issue, we had taken up the subject of the enactment of two landmark laws in the state of Punjab, and how it is a right step in resolving problems faced by the Punjabi diaspora community. In this issue, we continue this and will in future as well, bring you a series of […]
Indian Diaspora A Force for Good
India’s Diaspora today are present in almost every nook and cranny of the globe, from those who were part of the first wave of migration from Indian shores in the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to the present day new diaspora … the ubiquitous NRIs combing the globe seeking newer opportunities. The first wave […]
THE MESSALINA OF THE PUNJAB
THE MESSALINA OF THE PUNJAB Queen Valeria Messalina, Empress Consort of the Roman Empire was the notoriously famous wife of Emperor Claudius, to whom the British compared the Queen of Punjab. Although the Queen of Punjab and the Queen of Rome had nothing in common, the informal title given by the British speaks volumes about […]
SME WORLD SUMMIT 2014
HARNESSING SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESSES FOR ACCELERATED GROWTH SME World 2014, celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovative minds, showcased the best of SMEs, hi-tech companies and quality service providers in the region, apart from offering matchless networking and investment opportunities. The event, which took place on the 26th and 27th March, 2014 at the […]
Dharamshala – Doorstep Of Dazzling Dhauladhar
Alps to Aravallis, Cairngorms to Karakoram, Hindu Kush to Himalayas – I have gone around taking in the beauty of some of the most majestic mountain ranges. But the dazzling view of Dhauladhar from Dharamshala really took my breath away. En route Dharamshala, Kiratpur Sahib onwards, we were driving in the shadows of the Dhauladhar […]
“I Am Learning Acting Even Now”
AMITABH BACHCHAN says that he does not like to be called the King of Bollywood, during a tete-a-tete with Jyothi Venkatesh of NRI Achievers, along the sidelines of the launch of the theatrical trailer of his forthcoming film “Bhoothnath Returns,” a film jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kishan Kumar and Renu Ravi Chopra under the […]
Madhuri Dixit Sings For The Very First Time With Her Mother Snehalata Dixit, For Gulaab Gang
In Gulaab Gang, fans of Madhuri Dixit will not only see her famed acting histrionics, but also hear her singing for the very first time! Yes, all you Dixit aficionados out there, Madhuri has sung a song in the film for the very first time in her career, and to add icing to the cake, […]
John Abraham To Produce And Star In Biopic On The Great Gama
John Abraham, known for making content-rich, critically acclaimed films, is now gearing up to produce a biopic on the Indian wrestler the Great Gama, in which he will play the title role. Gama, born 1880 in the Punjab, remained unvanquished for his entire career spanning more than 50 years, and was awarded the Indian version […]
Katrina Kaif New Face Of L'oreal Paris
L’Oréal Paris launched its new haircare range, that has been crafted for Indians by the L’Oréal’s Research & Innovation Labs in India. Katrina Kaif is their new brand ambassador for this range. Manasi Guha, GM, L’Oréal Paris says, “Katrina beautifully embodies the qualities that represent our brand, and is one of the most successful actresses […]
Home Buyers Sentiment Up
Last year, the confidence level of home buyers took a severe beating amidst high property prices, rising home loan rates and large-scale delivery defaults. With low home sales and high unsold inventory, property buyers (both end-users and investors) took a back seat. The new year however holds hope as buyers are back with improved sentiment […]
Heavy Construction In North East Stops Financial Growth!
It goes without gainsaying that ‘money’ seems to be what governs our lives today. Handing a kid a ten rupee note might well inspire the child to study harder, and handing a thousand rupee note to the wifey may probably be a good incentive for her to dish up a more delectable dinner for you! […]
Designer Babies… The Art Way ?
Dr. Anoop Kumar Gupta is a Doctor of Medicine (MD), and one of the India’s well known specialists in IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation). Trained in the US during the 1980s in Medicine, and having later served and gained experience in a Paediatric Hospital in Sydney, Australia, he is now the Medical Director and Infertility Specialist at […]
Festival Of Colours, Water, Sticks & Swords
From Akitu to Sham el-Nessim and from May Day to Easter, the entire world celebrates spring. From the point of view of Science, this season is purportedly one of the most important seasons as the axis of Earth is increased relative to Sun, which causes the lengthing periods of daylight and the days themselves get […]
Salary Credit To Nre A/C Not Taxable
Indian employees working overseas often face litigation over taxation of their overseas salary income, if such salary is received in India. This is because a non-resident can be subjected to tax in India on that portion of the income which is received in India. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) which adjudicates such tax matters, […]
Uday Kotak Named Ey's Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013
Uday Kotak, Executive VC and MD of Kotak Mahindra Bank, who had created the leading financial conglomerate in two decades, has been named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2013. He will now go on to represent India at the EY world Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Monte Carlo in June. The EY Lifetime […]