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India Post Payments Bank

The Indian Postal Service (India Post) has a famed history of 150 years.

Tourism Turns A Big Contributor To GDP Growth

Travel and tourism sector is fast becoming an important contributor to economic growth. According to a recent report by World Economic Forum (WEF) travel and tourism industry accounts for 10% of global GDP and about 10% of jobs.

Tourism Promoted By North-Eastern States

The north-eastern Indian states cover a total area of around 2.62 lakh square kms.

Sikkim's Rich Organic Flora And Fauna

Sikkim was declared as the ‘first organic state in the country’ in 2016. The state was also awarded the ‘cleanest state in India’ by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in September, 2016.

Temi Tea Tourism - Travels And Tales From South Sikkim

The sun rises with birds chirping and in the distance, one hears the pleasant hum of women talking as they walk through the narrow passages between the lush bushes of tea.

NIIT‘s Talent Pipeline Service creates trained manpower

The digital industry is expected to produce around 20 lakh jobs in India by 2020.

Kolkata Hospital Organised Course For Ortho Surgeons

The Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH), a national association of hand surgeons, conducted a ‘Basic Hand Course’ on August 25 and 26, 2018, in association with the Kolkata Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery Society (KASS) at Medica Superspecialty Hospital.

‘Make In India' In Defence

Self-reliance in the defence sector has been a long cherished goal of the Indian policymakers.

BCC Organises National Seminar On Defence Production

The Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC) recently organised a national seminar and exhibition on Defence Production: Public-Private Partnership Focus Eastern India, in partnership with the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India in the Westin Hotel, Kolkata.

It Is Essential That Designers For Defence Products Function Closely With The End Users

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 regarding the different implications of the Make in India policy in the defence sector.

Bengal Chemicals: On The Way To Mini Ratna

Bengal Chemicals has started dreaming big. Riding on its recent successful turnaround after nearly seven decades of loss, the century-old pharmaceutical company is aiming for Mini Ratna status in the next 5 years.

Organic Farming: A Way To Combat Soil Pollution

Problems of using chemical fertilisersThe Green Revolution in India led to an increase in food grain production. The introduction of High Yielding Variety (HYV) of seeds and the enhanced quality of fertilisers augmented agricultural production.

Industrial Production Linked To Pollution

Industrial pollution poses a serious problem for our planet and the threat is particularly imminent for rapidly industrialising developing nations such as India and China.

CPCB To Control Environmental Pollution

Pollution control measures in India were initiated in 1853 through the Shore Nuisance (Bombay and Kolaba) Act of 1853.

High Pollution Level A Health Hazard In India

Post-Diwali burning of fire-crackers, Indian cities are facing severe deterioration in air quality.

India Affected By Trade War

Trade war and its possible consequences did not start with Trump's imposition of higher tariffs on Chinese imports.

Ease Of Obtaining Land At Economical Rates Works In Favour Of Tier-2 Cities

The real estate sector is showing signs of recovery. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group, spoke to BE’s Saptarshi Deb regarding the emerging trends in the real estate market.

Spirituality Manifested In The Blissful State Of Grace

India interpreted spirituality in many ways. The idea “spirituality” defies words yet man has written and spoken in an unbroken stream of collective consciousness for many thousands of years.

Suasth Hospital – Focusing On Patients' Convenience

We plan to collaborate operationally with many such international partners, who are leaders in their fields in order to ensure best practices’ sharing and for the overall safety of our patients.

BCC's “Rural Connect-2018” To Empower Rural People

Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC) recently organised the ‘Rural Connect 2018’ in Kolkata to deal with the challenges that farmers face while transforming them-selves from agri-producers to agri-entrepreneurs.

Confessions In Our Time

For many years, I have written essays and papers about the urgent need for a global agreement based on harmony; today, with the purpose of attracting more people; I decided to write it in the form of a letter.

Poetry Of The Universe

Universe etymologically means “one verse, one song”. The highest dimension of a human being is the spirit.

What Is Spirituality?

Many times, I am asked, what is spirituality..

#Metoo : A New Trend In The Indian Feminist Movement

The ‘Me Too’ movement (or #MeToo movement) is a movement against sexual harassment, which has lately gathered momentum in India.

5 Innovations That Are Curbing Pollution

Pollution levels are soaring in India. From the air of Delhi to the water of Ganga, the country is reeling under pollution.

Wedding Makeover Is Also About Feeling Good And Confident

Shahnaz Husain, the Founder, Chairperson, and Managing Director of Shahnaz Husain Group, has successfully translated India’s herbal heritage into pragmatic Ayurvedic beauty solutions. She is a pioneer in the world of makeovers. BE’s Ellora De spoke to her.

Blazing Europe Sounding Warning Bells For India

The cold months of November and December are usually associated with festivities, skiing competitions, ice sculptures, and carnival parades in Europe.

Indian Economy Had A Hesitant 2018; Will This Year Be Better?

After nose-diving to a five-year low of 6.7% in 2017-18, India’s GDP growth is projected to grow at over 7% in 2018-19.

Cool Quotient Boosts Luggage Industry

Consumers are now seeing luggage as a status enhancer and a lifestyle product.

Breathing Silica

Hafijul Molla’s hand involuntarily slips to the pocket of his scruffy shirt.