It’s rare that a minister of cabinet rank sends you an email listing all their achievements, but that’s exactly what Suresh Prabhu, India’s Railway Minister has done! Since he took over as the Railway Minister, Indian Railways has seen numerous changes and it is quite evident from hundreds and thousands of Social Media updates that…… Continue Reading
The food industry and the beauty industries are recession immune industries and seem to outdo each other every time. But one has to accept that the appeal of food is far more. Most of the Indian dining patterns have changed dramatically. More number of Indians eat out atleast 8 times in a month reveals a…… Continue Reading
In a daring robbery in Harayana recently, thieves broke into Punjab National Bank’s branch in Sonepat, and scooped away jewellery, cash and other valuables from 89 out of 350 lockers. They rented an abandoned house across the street, and dug a 125-ft long, 7-ft high and 2.5 ft wide tunnel to emerge into the locker…… Continue Reading
Ladakh is a place like no other. Surrounded by two awe-inspiring mountain ranges, Karakoram and the Himalayas, Leh-Ladakh will redefine the concept of natural beauty like you never knew it. If you can take thin oxygen levels and some hardships on a holiday, brace yourself for a roller coaster ride. But before you plan your…… Continue Reading
It is one thing to study in a college reputed for its academics, and it’s another to study in a college known for its campus. A great college campus can totally change the type of college life a student has and the memories that they take away from such exotic campuses are priceless. Let’s look…… Continue Reading
India is a developing country, which is known for its varied culture and tradition. While we use the word ‘developing’ it means there are new forward ideas and changes coming up from India and also there are something lacking too compared to other countries. Being an Indian, it is the responsibility of each and every…… Continue Reading
Indian Startups are raring to conquer the world. More and more daring technologists are quitting their routine jobs, and jumping into the startup arena. And the world is taking notice. Multi billion dollar corporations like Target are launching their accelerator programs in India to tap the talent and ideas and the future looks bright as…… Continue Reading
[The article is contributed by our regular reader – Altaf Rahman] Every month India exports are worth 15 billion USD (rounded off for understanding) Similarly India imports are worth 25 billion USD every month (rounded off again) One has to note two things here: 1) The bulk of the 25 billion imports include Crude and…… Continue Reading
Once a Business gets to a decent size, running it successfully is generally a long, but smooth process. Yes, there is huge movement in its initial phase (the startup phase) but in time if the business succeeds everything tends to smoothen out. There are issues and upheavals here and there but in all everything turns…… Continue Reading
A money-wise south Indian, who advices his fellow mates about how they can save more. No, I am not talking about your friend but Vinay Pathak as “Subbu”. This person has been advising on adverts regarding an extra savings that can be made on a higher deposit rate. By now even if you are a…… Continue Reading
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60th National Film Awards were announced yesterday and while these are not as glamorous and lets say the Filmfare awards, Stardust or other private awards, they come as huge recognition and respect. It is generally accepted that private awards are driven by commercialization and only concentrates on Bollywood (Hindi Film Industry), while National Awards truly…… Continue Reading
RBI is always faced with the issue of either curtailing inflation or promoting growth. But early this year, after it announced a cut in the interest rates, it seems, it is opting for a more aggressive growth option. It is at this point that the investor is faced with a dilemma, should he invest his…… Continue Reading
One of the ways that people earn money online is by writing blogs and many of them have been very successful at that. They write interesting and engaging articles, attract readers and make money by displaying PPC ads (Pay Per Click ads) or by promoting and selling affiliate products. But, what about people who are…… Continue Reading
The markets have been so erratic and short-term investors have really felt the brunt of it. Equity is supposed to be for long term but in case you did the other wise, i.e. one among those who tried to play the market and lost money, you need to understand the tax implication on them. The…… Continue Reading
Slowdown has been the reason for all sorts of problem in and around India. Only sector which has been reporting a growth worth calling a growth is the IT industry. When everything fails a little cheer is provided to everyone by the fact that the Diwali festival is not far away. A lot is riding…… Continue Reading
During the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2012 in Goa on Wednesday, effective discussions were made on the key issues faced by the IT companies in India. IT spending in India is projected to a total of USD 71.5 billion in 2013, a 7.7 percent increase from the $66.4 billion forecasted for 2012, according to Gartner Inc. India…… Continue Reading
Getting a job in a company like Google is a dream for everyone. But the recruitment process is not so easy at Google. Here are some key excerpts from an interview that Google India MD Rajan Anandan had with a jury member of The Economic Times Young Leader Programme. How do Google search for its…… Continue Reading
In May of 2012 the Indian rupee reached its lowest point against the dollar in history. The Reserve Bank of India, the printers and guarantors of the rupee, has even discontinued many smaller denomination coins because of their economic ineffectiveness. This has sent ripples through the foreign exchange world. The currency market determines the value…… Continue Reading