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Transformative moment in UK-India relations lost in political turmoil
December 29, 2022
When historians look at the United Kingdom in the year 2022, it would perhaps almost certainly rank right at the top of the biggest washouts for the country, in all senses of the word. In the year 2022, the country, already rocked by an ill-advised and terribly-implemented Brexit...
Read MoreMobile food services market to grow at 6 pc CAGR
December 13, 2022
A report by global markets analyst firm Future Market Insights says that the business of food trucks is set to grow at a healthy compounded annual growth rate of 6 pc around the world for the next decade. The FMI report says that food trucks have been an integral part of many vib...
Read MoreTakehiko Nakao
May 31, 2018
Takehiko Nakao, president, Asian Development Bank (ADB) talks to Biz@India about the institution’s new initiatives across Asia and how it is working with micro finances and other schemes. How does ADB see the global economic situation? ADB has a strong point of view about 2017,...
Read MoreAAI’s Hidden Tool:Marketing
October 31, 2017
Privatisation of airports has led to airport authorities all over the word stepping up their game when it comes to marketing, and Airports Authority of India (AAI) is no exception as they have been taking progressive steps in this department. In 1987 when the United Kingdom sold ...
Read MoreNGO series: Aasra – Suicide prevention
February 7, 2017
As close to 800,000 people in the world resort to suicide every year, there is an apparent need for psychological and social support. And, at the time when people want to stay at a safe distance from suicidal people, Aasra is just a phone call away!
Read MoreIn an era of economic growth, women remain worse off
January 20, 2017
According to a recent report named ‘An economy for the 99 percent’ by Oxfam, an international confederation of charitable organisations focused on the alleviation of global poverty, the gap between rich and poor is far greater than had been feared. The report shows how our br...
Read MoreStories of mixed identity and search for roots
December 30, 2016
The new generation Indian diaspora is a mixed clan. While some are well-versed with Indian traditions and cultures, the others have never even visited India. Some are proud of their mixed identity,while it is awkward for others. However, the Indian government is leaving no stone ...
Read MoreIndia-Indonesia talks emphasise on fight against terror
December 13, 2016
The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo gave importance to defence and security ties among other aspects in a bid to fight terrorism.
Read MoreIndian vegetable market slows down
December 3, 2016
Post demonetisation of currency bills of INR 500 and INR 1,000 in India, the country is already in a state of turmoil and the situation has changed for the worse as the vegetable wholesale and retail market is now witnessing a monumental economic crisis.
Read MoreIndia hosted Indonesia Exposé 2016
October 10, 2016
Indonesia Exposé Day 2016 was a three day flagship event organised with the aim to showcase Indonesia’s potential in trade, industry, tourism, and services sectors, and to attract investment and tourism from India.
Read MoreMyanmar President Htin Kyaw’s first State visit to India
August 30, 2016
Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s four-day visit to India can propel the bilateral strategic, political, economic and cultural ties to a new high, coming as it does, at the start of a crucial transition of Myanmar towards democracy after decades of military rule. Leaders of both t...
Read MoreIndians in Saudi Arabia fall victims to drop in oil prices
August 3, 2016
Thousands of jobless Indians are grounded in Saudi Arabia after losing their jobs to the fall in oil prices that hit the Gulf region and its economic activities this year. The Indian government is working to evacuate its people who are being denied both their pays and passports b...
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