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Les teintes colorées de la vie d’un village au Gujarat

Les teintes colorées de la vie d’un village au Gujarat

January 23, 2017

Très loin de tout maniérisme et de la mode contemporaine, les gens dans les villages de Kutch, au Gujarat, ne se parent que d’habits et d’accessoires traditionnels, mangent leur cuisine locale et, encore de nos jours, se déplacent parfois à dos de chameau. Les visiteurs p...

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Bengal Global Business Summit: Striving for inclusive and sustainable development

Bengal Global Business Summit: Striving for inclusive and sustainable development

January 22, 2017

With demonetisation playing its game of throne behind the scene, BGBS 2017 called its curtain with an announcement of a remarkable INR 2,353 billion investment commitment floated on the floor.

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Tough triangular tests await political titans in Punjab

Tough triangular tests await political titans in Punjab

January 21, 2017

For the first time, it is getting difficult for political observers to predict which way the wind will blow at the upcoming Assembly polls next month in Punjab, though they believe that Captain Amarinder Singh-led Congress has an upper hand.

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La vie « sans cash » en Inde, au temps de la « démonétisation »

La vie « sans cash » en Inde, au temps de la « démonétisation »

January 21, 2017

La vaste opération de « démonétisation » annoncée par surprise le 8 novembre dernier par le Premier ministre indien, Narendra Modi, s’est traduite par le retrait de la circulation, pour les remplacer par des nouvelles coupures, des billets de 500 et 1000 roupies (environ ...

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In an era of economic growth, women remain worse off

In 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...

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Seychelles witnesses annual growth in Indian tourist arrivals

Seychelles witnesses annual growth in Indian tourist arrivals

January 19, 2017

Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean, witnessed an impressive number of visitors from India. The destination is hassle free with visa on arrival, gratis and very good flight connectivity.

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Soumitra Chatterjee: the first Indian actor to attain this French honour

Soumitra Chatterjee: the first Indian actor to attain this French honour

January 19, 2017

While many would know this veteran actor as the prime collaborator of Satyajit Ray, only a few might be aware of the fact that he is the proud recipient of the highest award of arts from the French government. The actor turns 82 today.

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Haryana aims to develop rural areas into smart villages

Haryana aims to develop rural areas into smart villages

January 19, 2017

In a bid to modernise its villages, the government of Haryana has set up two Non-Resident Indian (NRI) cells to invite investments from NRIs belonging to the state, thus allowing them to contribute to the development and also reconnect themselves with their roots.

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Sicilia Convention Bureau appoints Venture Marketing in India

Sicilia Convention Bureau appoints Venture Marketing in India

January 18, 2017

Venture Marketing collaborating with Sicilia Convention Bureau will give them an immediate and transparent access to the entire island’s novelties, the new openings, the hidden corners, and the solutions that offer the best quality-price ratio.

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Land acquisition row escalates in West Bengal

Land acquisition row escalates in West Bengal

January 18, 2017

West Bengal government has landed itself in hot water over land acquisition for a power grid project at Bhangar in suburban Kolkata. The violent protests, reminiscent of Nandigram and Singur, have come at an awfully wrong time as the state gets ready to host the Bengal Global Bus...

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Uttar Pradesh revving up for Assembly Elections

Uttar Pradesh revving up for Assembly Elections

January 18, 2017

Uttar Pradesh, an epicentre of tumultuous events that have shaped the history and politics of India, is reeling under the cold wave. Things promise to heat up with the forthcoming political battle next month, when the state goes to poll for 402 state assembly seats.

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Kolkata Literary Festival celebrates inclusiveness of the city

Kolkata Literary Festival celebrates inclusiveness of the city

January 18, 2017

While Kolkata remains a hub of literature enthusiasts, reflecting the city’s long association with books, music, arts, films and more, a unique literary festival concluded on a high note at various heritage sites.

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