The theoryOne of the important classical development theories of economics is based on the Lewisian views which suggests that the traditional or the informal sector gradually reduces with the processes of industrialisation, urbanisation and modernisation. The theory states that the informal sector o...
Indian wedding ceremonies continue to reflect the traditional features of various Indian communities. The age-old Indian mantra ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ from Taittriyo Upanishad, which means, “Guests are God,” is the prevailing code. Weddings in India are an elaborate process involving various ri...
Rabindra Sarobar, a sprawling 75 acre water body at the heart of south Kolkata is the source of fresh air for hundreds of morning walkers. It is also a shelter for thousands of migratory birds in winter. The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority is the custodian of this beautiful lake and the e...
The 24th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), 2018 was organised in the city between November 10 and 17, 2018. The state government promoted the KIFF as one of their premier flagship events. The festival screened 170 films from 70 countries including India. The Vietnamese film‘The Third Wif...
Pollution control measures in India were initiated in 1853 through the Shore Nuisance (Bombay and Kolaba) Act of 1853. It was closely followed by the Oriental Gas Company Act of 1857. These Acts were aimed to control water and environmental pollution. After independence, Article 48 (A) of Part...
The Indian gems and jewellery sector reportedly contributes about 6-7% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India's gems and jewellery sector is one of the largest in the world, contributing 29% to the global jewellery consu...
Kolkata, the City of Joy, lives a larger than life episode during the festive season. Durga Puja is a source of income generation for many people. Setting temporary food street stalls is also a way of earning during Durga puja. BE looked into the economy and operation of these temporary food stalls ...
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1820 in 2008, which condemns the use of sexual violence as a tool of war, and declares that “rape and other forms of sexual violence can constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity or a constitutive act with respect to genocide”. This year’s Nobel ...
Vice Admiral Bimalendu Guha retired from the Indian Navy in 1995 as the Flag Officer, Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. He had also been the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. He is presently engaged as an independent maritime consultant. Guha spoke to BE's Ellora De regardi...
The Indian real estate sector seems to have overcome the initial crisis posed by demonetisation. It is currently witnessing high growth due to a rise in demand for office and residential spaces. According to the data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the foreign d...