It was in 2014 that the then United Nations’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “Access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene must feature prominently in the post-2015 development agenda. We must improve water quality and the management of water resources and wastewater. This is a matt...
“If your project doesn’t work, look for the part that you didn’t think was important.” — Arthur BlochThe definition of a project can be said to be a set of activities to achieve a result, with some specific parameters such as start date, end date and resources. Effective project management...
In Maharashtra, leather artisans are spread across several districts and their population is concentrated in Kolhapur, Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, Satara, Solapur, Nagpur, Osmanabad and Raigad. Kolhapur is famous for its intricate art worked leather chappals which are better known as Kolhapuri c...
Allahabad Bank partners with Universal Sompo General InsuranceUniversal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd announced the launch of the online portal for its partner Allahabad Bank in presence of the bank’s MD and CEO, CH. S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao. The insurance company will issue the company’s co...
Electric buses or e-vehicles are being promoted by the central and state governments in India. These vehicles, which run on lithium-ion batteries, have a range of around 150 kilometres on full charge. They can carry 31 passengers, come equipped with air-conditioners and also feature air suspension f...
Thailand has emerged as a popular tourism destination for Indians. The efforts of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) can be largely attributed to this growth. BE’s Saptarshi Deb spoke to Isra Stapanaseth, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Delhi.Q. How do you view the Indian tourism mar...
Anjali Jewellers is among the distinguished jewellery houses operating in eastern India.They are now looking to expand their horizons. Annargha Uuttiya Chowdhuury, CMD, Anjali Jewellers, spoke to BE’S Kuntala Sarkar.Q. How has the jewellery segment performed in the last fiscal in eastern India?A. ...
Godrej Appliances launches India’s most eco- friendly ACGodrej Appliances launched its widest range of eco-friendly air conditioners. The entire range spanning more than 38 models, uses only the most eco-friendly refrigerants, R290 and R32, thus offering the lowest Global Warming Potential (GWP). ...
UK India Business Council signs an MoU with the Government of West BengalUK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed an MoU with the Government of West Bengal at the Bengal Global Business Summit 2019 formalising its shared commitment to deliver UK business, investment, and economic growth in West Beng...
Truefitt & Hill, a popular men’s grooming company introduced Joanna Broughton, the Executive Director, Truefitt & Hill Global alongside Katie and Alice Broughton, who is visiting India with an outline of Global and Indian Brand Expansion for the first time. They were brought to India by Kr...