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Young Adults, spread across different locations in India are now investing more in a healthy lifestyle. They are increasingly starting to associate their well-being with good health and are doing more in a delightfully fashionable way. A new research shows that energy jewellery, which has natural healing

After successful implementation in Mumbai and enthused with the response from the public to the e-waste collection drive, Eco Recycling Limited, popularly known as ‘Ecoreco’, India’s first professional and BSE listed E-waste Management Company, is now geared to take this movement across Maharashtra besides the other major cities of the country. The company has recently

Recruitment blunders can prove costly for any organization and a bad hire can damage the reputation of the business, hitting its bottom lines and brand value. Yet, nearly 62% hiring managers and recruiters surveyed by TimesJobs.com admit to hiring candidates who weren’t the best fit for the positions. “It is a highly competitive world and the war for talent is

Siddhartha CV made the city proud by securing All India Rank of 33 in one of the toughest and prestigious Kishore VaigyanikProtsahanYojana (KVPY) exams, which is an on-going National Program of Fellowships in Basic Sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, aimed at encouraging students to take up

Debutant writer Saurabh Leekha launches his maiden book, "It's Destiny, My Love - Romance, Surprise & Drama”. The story is inspiring for young Indians, who dream for Big and wants to take on the Entrepreneurship route, which is the thrust area for the country as well through "Start-up India" movement. Moreover a fictional Entrepreneur story which is bold, inspiring yet very close to

Expanse of e-commerce in India is witnessing a stupendous growth- it has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. It accounts for over 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and around 8 per cent of the employment. India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space. The Boston Consulting Group and Retailers Association of

Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC) Gurgaon, India’s Largest ( also most awarded) Quality Vocational Training Provider for the Apparel Industry organized a 10 day-long ‘Campus Placement Drive’ for its students of long term courses (AVI) at their Gurgaon Campus. The Campus Placement Drive was organized by the NHO placement cell of ATDC. 67 skilled youths have

Tata Sky, pioneer of innovative services in the DTH industry, has added a new service to its diverse bouquet of content named Tata Sky Comedy. This would be the first ever interactive service on DTH in India that provides a single destination for all formats of Hindi comedy content. The service was launched by

SHRM India, the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, is organizing a contest for HR bloggers and influencers. The winners of the contest will get an opportunity to attend SHRM global Annual conference, the world’s biggest HR meet to be held at Washington DC on June 19-22, 2016. To participate in the contest, participants

Imagine placing an order online at 10 in the night and receiving the delivery at 10 in the morning. Sounds too far-fetched? Not anymore. SyberPlace, a Webstorethat sells digital technology such as smartphones, laptops, tablets and accessories, is ensuring prompt order fulfilment for its consumers across India. But how does it do it, when other

The mood in the Indian start-up ecosystem is bullish, the outlook positive. The reason, for that, is simple – Indian start-ups today are making businesses and professionals around the world stand up and take notice. Consider vPhrase Analytics Solutions Pvt. Ltd, for example. An investee company of Venture Catalysts

Leading multi-media solutions providing agency Prabhatam Advertising has bagged the sole contract for undertaking multimedia advertising, communication, media, digital and PR activity for the state of Jharkhand, emerging the front runner in a rigorous selection process undertaken by the Jharkhand Government. With a single mind proposition to scale the

In an innovative step to save personal time, money of the public and provide pollution free & safe environment, Rideji has announced its last mile services for Instant Delivery and Two-Wheeler Ride Share in Delhi. The services will enhance the travel experience of the daily commuters by offering them 24X7 hassle-free, safe and economic travel options with

Exam time means a lot of reading, writing and spending endless hours either in library or while gazing at computer screens to hunt for notes and finish assignments. All this usually results into stressful and strained eyes. Therefore, students are advised to take good care of their health and eyes in

Cybiz Super Brands signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Faarsi for opening 50 stores in 5 years. Faarsi is a Middle Eastern diner serving Persian, Turkish and Lebanese Cuisines. "We are very excited to be partnered with Cybiz Super Brands for our Expansions, we started the brand with an idea to expand pan India" says Rajinder Bagga, Chairman, Faarsi. Faarsi started in 2013 in the bustling lanes of

World’s largest bicycle manufacturer Hero Cycles is showcasing a series of its latest brands, from premium to mass products, at the largest exhibition of India’s bicycle, fitness and sports industry that opened today in Ludhiana. This is the 4th edition of the annual India International Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo that brings together the best in bicycles, fitness and outdoor sports

International E-Learning Association Awards Top honour to PIL tools, Partners In Leadership’s Digital Learning and Collaboration Suite. Partners In Leadership is pleased to announce the selection of its market-leading PIL tools® digital learning and collaboration tool suite as the recipient of the 2015 International E-Learning

Twenty prolific musicians will be throwing light on the growing influence of Urban Indian Music in a 2 day conference on on March 24 and 25 in the tri-state area. Urban Desi Conference and Concert 2016 (UDC) is sponsored by India.com, and supported by Urban Asian, NY Dreams, and Brown Girl Magazine, will feature

Committed to inclusive growth, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverage Pvt Ltd, has been working in the area of women empowerment by way of skilling through its initiative “Sarthak” and Women Self-Help Groups. To recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of women benefitted through these initiatives, Hindustan Coca-Cola felicitated women achievers of Dasna area. Anil Dhingra, District Magistrate, Hapur felicitated these

Underlining its commitment to provide high-quality and timely entertainment solutions to its expat users, YuppTV, the world’s largest Over-The-Top (OTT) provider for South Asian content, will be the exclusive partner for the digital premiere of Telugu thriller film ‘Kshanam’. Starring AdiviSesh, Adah Sharma and Anasuya Bharadwaj, the film marks the

At a press conference on the eve of YouTube FanFest, YouTube announced that content partners Culture Machine, OML, Qyuki, and The Viral Fever (TVF) were set to launch four new original properties on YouTube. This announcement marks another milestone in the breakneck growth of the Indian YouTube creator community. First out of the gate in April will be #LaughterGames, where nine

Over the past one year, the current government had made several path breaking announcements and brought in a series of reforms that guarantees to take Indian real estate sector to the forefront. The decision for next level infrastructure through Smart Cities and AMRUT will allow private real estate to contribute in a big manner. Housing for all by 2022 is another initiative that

A foolproof early earthquake warning and security system is now available in India to save the lives at the time of natural calamity. Terra Techcom Pvt. Ltd. in a joint venture with Secty Electronics Gmbh (a Germany based company) successfully got tested India’s first ever Early Earthquake Warning and Security System (Onsite) at CSIR-SERC (Structural Engineering Research Center), Chennai on

The ‘Circle of Cricket’ Game is a one of its kind game for ardent cricket fans. TSD Corp, the company that owns and runs Circle of Cricket, introduced this game along with Moong Labs. What makes this 3D game unique is that Circle of Cricket, a community of 50 million plus fans has launched this game for those who eat, sleep and breathe

Columnist and one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of our times, Pratap Bhanu Mehta was in a lively session with 'Idea of India' man Sunil Khilnani. Moderated by MP and lively debater himself, Shashi  Tharoor, the session started on how for the longest time the country was run on a consensus, be it a socialist, Nehruvian one, with brief sparks in between like the Swatantra Party wanting a change from the collectivist philosophy. Tharoor suggested that it

A Press Meet was organised by All India Bullion Jewellers & Swarnkar Action Committee (AIBJS) to show their agitation to roll back the Excise duty imposed on jeweller fraternity. The Press Meet was organised at Constitutional Club of India. With no progress in talks in regards with

KYOCERA Document Solutions is pleased to announce that seven of its A4 color printer and A4 color MFP models developed for office workgroups have won the "iF DESIGN AWARD 2016" sponsored by the iF International Forum Design GmbH (Germany). Offering highly productive performance and flexible

Chanakya IAS Academy organized Art of Success Seminar at Sharda University for the students of Business Management. The seminar was held on Sunday from 1 pm onwards and continued till 4pm. The eminent Motivational Speaker and Managing Director of Chanakya IAS Academy was the chief speaker of the seminar who was joined by another motivational speaker and

Day 2 of the ‘Global Leadership Forum’ saw world leaders deliberating the need for decisive leadership to create trusted communities and a connected world. The forum highlighted the need for better implementation of Social Capital, sustainable and developing economies with an active involvement of women. Held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in

Shaan-e-Pakistan’s second edition, Kya Dilli, Kya Lahore is an Indo-Pak collaborative platform conceived and led by Huma Nassr of Braahtii, is all set to be scheduled in the historic city of Lahore, Pakistan on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of March 2016.The event details pertaining to this Indo-Pak collaborative platform got unveiled through a press conference in New Delhi. In continuation of their spirit of promoting brand accessibility and

Gerdau Steel India, the leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world, extended their support to government’s “Swachh Bharath” mission byinaugurating public restrooms to provide hygienic sanitation to the residents in

The two day mega ‘Global Leadership Forum’ kicked off its Day 1 with power packed sessions which saw senior global leaders discussing paradigms of leadership, along with the role of leaders in the current geopolitical and economic landscape. This forum seeks to bring together communities and countries for a sustainable world of the future. Held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in

Webcast Timings: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST On 11 to 13th March The 3-day festival is a celebration of cultural diversity and Art of Living’s 35 years of service to humanity

The India Today Conclave 2016 will host sessions from global experts on terrorism, the world’s biggest threat today. Three different points of view will be put forward, as the Conclave brings together an ISIS survivor, and ISIS journalist and a counter-terrorism expert to debate the current global terrorism crisis. Brilliant minds, who have overcome overwhelming obstacles, will converge on this platform to offer insights on dealing with

The online entrance exam, Uni-GAUGE EMeD of ERA Foundation will be held on 8th May 2016. This entrance exam will be for admission to B.E / B.Tech, MBBS and Dental Courses at member Universities of ERA Foundation. The exam will be a computer based test and will be conducted at over 150 cities across

Cracking the Civil Services is a gruelling task, not just mentally but physically and emotionally too. Many talented students aspire to choose civil services as a career option, but only the finest and the most talented ones come out with flying colours. The candidates often find Civil Services Exam a hard nut to crack not because of lack of hard-work or potential, but due to lack of well-planned strategy. Optimistic approach, motivation to succeed, and time management, etc play a

An MBA, or a Master of Business Administration, is a very hot topic nowadays. Is this just a trend, a trifle, or is there real value in pursuing this degree. It is expensive, demanding, difficult to get into, and takes up years of your life. Why Canada? There has been a sharp rise in the

Ayesha, 28 was always troubled by the deep acne scars on her face that had been there since teenage. No matter how well she used concelaers and other make up tools, there was no hiding them. With people often enquiring about the cause of these scars, not just this affected her appearance but also her self esteem

International Women’s Day is all about celebrating ‘equity’ that has been denied to women since time immemorial. This gender-based discrimination has for long demarcated the discourse of non-equal opportunities at workplaces. Either women are discouraged from working as full-time employees, or they face harassment at the hands of their co-workers. However, there are organizations that

Arogya Finance, a social healthcare venture based in Mumbaiis tying-up with various doctors and hospitals for bariatric surgeries, joints treatments and many more. Arogya Finance will facilitate easy Equated Monthly Installments to patients to pay for the treatments provided by the doctors and hospitals. “Unexpected healthcare expenses have led to over 40 million people to

Money View, India’s leading money management app and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, a leading Mutual Fund (MF), announce the launch of an innovative and first-of-its kind app-based solution to allow users to Save& aim to grow their money smartly. In partnership with ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Money View through its Green Account platform will offer two exclusive

Pune boy Mihir Soni, who has acted in many Bollywood and Marathi Films is going to play the role of “Billu” in Suvahhdan Angre Film “Billu Ustaad.” Mihir will work with the leading Bollywood artists like Akhilendra Mishra, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Deepraj Rana, Mithila Naik and KK Goswami among others, in the film Billu Ustaad, India's first film on child

The Delhi School of Communication (DSC) invites applications for its XXIInd Post Graduate  Programme in Communication (PGDPC). This is integrated program awards PGDPC (Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Communication along with the MA JMC (Masters in Journalism and

A musical afternoon was recently organized to raise awareness of the work being done by Muskaan, a Delhi based NGO helping empower intellectually disabled adults. They were being assisted by AWA in this endeavor. It was an afternoon filled with activities with live music by The Delhi Drum Circle, karaoke competition, dance performances by The Dance Club, food by Basil Kitchen, Madison & Pike, Cup o Fruit and a

The National Housing Bank's Residex recently confirmed that up to March 2015, price appreciation for residential properties continued to be the highest in Pune among the 16 cities its monitors. In fact, all other large cities have been showing a decline in property valuations. The NHB mentioned Pune's inventory of unsold residential stock as 13 months' worth, which is very

Empowering home entrepreneurs in every sense of the way, FoodCloud.in is an innovative startup aiming to connect authentic home cooked food by expert chefs with clients. Recently FoodCloud has launched its exclusive Chef App for easy management of the chef's FoodCloud business at a

The students of School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) hosted a day-long Business Forum on Digital Myopia on Friday at the SOIL campus in Gurgaon. Digital Myopia is a concept of looking through a digital pinhole at an event and trying to bring Digital to the forefront. That underlying belief that Digital is the only future that matters, and all other vehicles for

This Spring season set sail to remote islands and unknown destinations with Max Fashion’s Nautical Inspired collection. This season, Max encourages you to LIVE FOR TODAY and brings you an amazing range of looks so distinct yet fused to make a beautiful fashion story. A wide array of exciting ensembles ranging from classic nautical to

As The Body Shop turns forty, it unveils a pioneering new global CSR strategy that will underpin all aspects of company operation. The new Commitment will reaffirm The Body Shop position as a leader in ethical business and will define the next stage of development of The Body Shop business. The Commitment, which will support The Body Shop in its aim to

KidZania Mumbai, a Global Indoor Theme park that inspires, educates & empowers children, helping them understand & manage their world better; has partnered with Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., India’s leading company in leisure hospitality industry. The partnership will see Club Mahindra set-up a kid-sized resort inside KidZania that will represent hospitality industry in this

Parryware, India’sleading manufacturer of bathroom products is celebrating this Women’s Day by contributing 1000 Indian style -Pink toilets to Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) to make Delhi - Open Defecation Free. Parryware’s contribution towards PM Modi’s flagship programme of 'Swachch Bharat Mission' is to promote a nationwide initiative that aims to build a social movement for

The Ambassador of Italy to India His Excellency Lorenzo Angeloni and the Italian Trade Commissioner Dr Francesco Pensabene announce the unveiling of the first ever Italian campaign in India, ‘Italy: The Extraordinary Commonplace’ - a celebration of the best of Made in Italy. The sectors the campaign focuses on are

"Despite education being a basic human right, nearly half of our country’s girls never make it beyond 7th grade. This women's day we need every Indian to commit to raising educated , strong and empowered girls ! Creating awareness about this is Girl Rising, which brings together girls, women, boys and men to build a world where every girl gets the education she

In India, women empowerment has different connotations. In rural India it is quite different compared to the urban areas. The socio-economic empowerment of women is a prerequisite for development of the society. Cairn India identifies and understands the importance of skill development and access to employment opportunities. It is committed to enhance the social status of rural women in

Holii celebrates Women all month long with an exquisite limited edition silk scarf worth INR1500 free with every bag! Calling all women to come adorn themselves with these simple yet stunning pieces, guaranteed to make heads turn. These silk splendors come in a rich array of vibrant colors that

CII Telangana, in partnership with DRDL, are organising a two day conference on ‘Make in India: DRDL (DRDO) – CII Industry Meet on Opportunities and Challenges for SMEs in the Defence Sector at the DRDL campus, at DRDL Auditorium, Kanchanbag. The objective of the conference was to promote partnerships between

Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Private Limited (Dorf Ketal), an India  based global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Flow-Chem Technologies LLC (Flowchem), based in Rayne, LA (USA).Flow-chem is a specialty oilfield chemical provider that operates across Gulf of Mexico and US onshore market with blending facilities located at Rayne, Louisiana and Pleasanton, Texas in

The Final Match of Amity Polo Cup 2016 (8 Goals) was played between Sona Polo and Jindal Panther at Jaipur Polo Grounds, New Delhi, which witnessed some of the finest moves by the players and their equestrians. The glistening Trophy was lifted by Jindal Panther which edged out Sona Polo by 5 ½ goals to 3. Simran Singh Shergill scored 3 goals and

Aiming to make students battle ready to face the tough challenge of corporate job interviews, Think Digital has launched Test My Interview, a platform that evaluates students’ preparedness for job interviews and assists them in becoming job-ready. Available both in online and offline modes, “Test my Interview”, offers

If you are an IT student or cyber enthusiast who loves to delve into applications, have a knack for hacking into systems or developing ‘smart’ digitally enabled solutions for daily problems, the Indian Smart Grid Week is the place for you to be! India Smart Grid Week (ISGW) 2016 is the second edition of the Conference cum

"Students should make a habit of reading books, it makes them imagine the topography and everything involved it", said M.M. Keeravani, renowned Indian film music composer and playback singer, as he visited Annapurna International School of Film & Media today and

adidas Group India reinforced its commitment to the Indian market and driving business growth in the country, with the inauguration of  ‘1 DC’– the largest centralized facility of sporting goods in India. Spread over 260,000 square feet this facility will be managed by the world’s leading contract logistics provider DHL Supply

Being Human, the clothing line with a heart, has decided to give your wardrobe a makeover as they bring in the Spring Summer season with their new arrivals inspired from global street sport style. The brand has carried forward the Athleisure trend and incorporated a grunge vibe to it. Athleisure, as the name suggests, is the combination of athletic

Harriet Beecher Stowe truly said, "Women are the real architects of society" and  Astrologer Jai Madaan is one of them. While it is not easy being a woman, it is definitely never so being a women achiever. Ace Astrologer and Vaastu Expert Dr Jai Madaan (Hon) has been honoured with the "SAVVY Woman Achiever Award 2016" by

With a view to provide overall support to children affected with Cerebral Palsy, Mukul Madhav Foundation is to open a Consulting service at the Ruby Hall Health Care Services in Satara where these children can avail benefits of a tele-rehabilitation program, to get the guidance from experts of KEM Hospital Pune, via video conferencing. This will be an effort to fulfill

India’s much anticipated and most rigorous brand evaluation, The Brand Trust Report, India Study, a comparison of the trust held in brands, has been released for 2016. Samsung Mobiles leads North as the Most Trusted Brand, followed by Sony ranking 2nd and LG 3rd in both All-India and North as well. Up by seven positions from its All-India ranking is Maruti Suzuki as

With dramatic increase in the usage of digital devices such as computers and smartphones, human eyes today are exposed to harmful blue light and are experiencing much higher stress and visual strain as compared to the last decade. Taking into account this shift, Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, has introduced a new range of highly impactful technology driven lenses offering prevention and protection for your eyes against harmful

About 3000 volunteers of the Art of Living Foundation on Sunday achieved a novel feat of a massive flash mob performance in the streets of central Delhi, undeterred by the rain showers, as a build up to the World Culture Festival being hosted by the organisation.     The participating dancers came from age-groups varying

Sanjeev Bhatia, Founder & Chairman, Advantage Computers (ADCOM) commented - "Touted to be the biggest scam of the millennium, Freedom 251, had recently announced that it would give out 25 lakh handsets in the first phase before June this year. Ensued by such unrealistic price rates and naïve pronouncements, the parent company ‘Ringing Bells’ was not only accused of running a disgraceful ploy, but has also relabeled our brand ADCOM. To clear the

Fashion TV-FTV, the global leader in fashion, multimedia and lifestyle content forays into the beauty &wellness segment with the launch of its first salon in India. This flagship store was launched in Rajouri Garden, India. On the occasion, Rajan Vohra

On the eve of International Woman’s Day, CII Indian Women Network hosted a seminar on ‘Woman- An Anchor for Life:  New Possibilities…New Horizons,that saw enthusiastic participation from woman professionals and entrepreneurs. Prominent speakers on the subject included

DLF Emporio, India’s first and finest luxury destination celebrated the spirit of womanhood on the occasion of International Women's Day, on 4th March 2016. Observed annually on March 8, the International Women’s Day is commemorated to celebrate and appreciate women from all walks of life for their achievements. This special afternoon hosted by

Only someone who’s worked as closely with students can be behind a powerful movie like Rough Book. This unsparing take on the Indian education system has been conceptualised by Aerika Cineworks. At a specially held private screening of the film on

The trend of professionals working from home is picking pace, but their managers are still apprehensive about its supposed benefits, shows a new survey by JobBuzz, an employer-rating platform powered by TimesJobs.com. What is heartening to note is that managers are

Naturell India Pvt Ltd, the visionary healthy lifestyle brand launches India’s first ever Protein Chips- RiteBite Max Protien, a Tasty yet healthy 7 Grain protein Snack. An absolute guilt free snack, these chips are neither fried nor baked. RiteBite Max Protein is an extruded (Hot Air Puffed), scrumptious, multigrain, protein-rich savoury snack, available in

Hotel branding startup, QiK Stay, has entered Mumbai’s market with the launch of its operations in the city. QiK Stay serves as a convenient and cost-effective method for booking premium hotels across India, and has already launched its website and mobile

Actress and dancer Kiran Sharad, who plays a ‘bindaas’ desi girl in the upcoming comedy drama MURARI, has been able to deliver as an actress – thanks to a divine message from the leading exponent of Kathak dance in India, Birju Maharaj. The trained Kathak dancer from Amravati has

Pfizer’s GEP (Global Established Products) division in India announced the launch of its largest selling antacid Gelusil liquid in a ready-to-drink, on-the-go sachet format. The sachet aims to reach out to consumers who are constantly on the go and have to rely on multiple elements of cureto settle the acidity

Leading smartphone company Xiaomi announced Redmi Note 3 on Thursday, the first-ever smartphone in India equipped with the powerful Snapdragon650 processor. Starting from INR 9,999, Redmi Note 3 is beautifully constructed with a metal body and comes packed with a huge 4050mAh battery that can last a full day on a single charge. It is also Xiaomi’s first-ever smartphone with a

Buoyed by the success it achieved in its Polio Eradication project, Rotary India has strategised the Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM) to ensure ‘Total Literacy & Quality Education’ for India through its ‘T-E-A-C-H’ programme. Carrying forward its annual footprints to bring into focus and applaud the unsung people as well as organisations that have

Leading US-based alternate energy solutions provider Borg Energy Pvt Ltd has successfully completed a prestigious project to convert over 60 residential quarters of Members of Parliament into 100 % green energy efficient spaces. The initiative has been undertaken for the Central Public Works Department of New Delhi under the company’s new commercial Solar Photo Voltaic Power Projects which

The much anticipated Union Budget 2016-17 has been finally announced but has failed to meet the key expectations of the Real Estate Sector, barring the affordable housing segment. Hopes were very high as this was supposed to be the current government’s second extensive Budget along with mega announcements already made for Smart Cities, AMRUT and

MebelKart, India’s largest online furniture marketplace, announced that it is extremely optimistic about the modular kitchen category that it launched in November last year. The company is witnessing a month-on-month growth of 75%, both in terms of revenue as well as volumes. The modular kitchen category is

Keeping in mind the urgent need to tackle continued violation of human rights through use of terror by jihadist forces, more than 200 international dignitaries from 20 countries will be attending the first World Sufi Forum to be held in the national capital in March.  The four-day event from March 17th-20th which is being organized by All India Ulama and

The India Today Conclave, where the sharpest minds from across the globe converge at a forum to discuss and debate issues from around the world, is back. And like previous years, the India Today Group's signature event, to be held in the Capital on March 17 and March 18, is likely to stir and fuel new ways of thinking. This year, the idea of clubbing power with play means we

Despite starring in 70 to 80 movies including DHAMAAL, MURDER 2, PHAS GAYE RE OBAMA, PAHELI, SEHAR, MY FRIEND PINTO, to name a few, veteran actor Surendra Rajan is better remembered for his role of a janitor who got the famous ‘Jaadu ki Jhappi' from Sanjay Dutt in

Union Budget 2016-17 made a clear shift in emphasis from manufacturing-based economic growth to rural development with a focus on farmers and the vulnerable.  Before getting into sector specific analyses, two general points are worth highlighting. First, the focus on the poor naturally brings in the issue of subsidies. The Budget has announced a package of subsidized LPG connections to