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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.

United Bank Of India View Of Banking In Economy

We are not hesitant to give loans to agriculture or MSMEs for fear of loan waivers or other uncertainties. We have to maintain our due diligence and proper risk analysis in serving loans. Uncertainty is an essential part of the business.

Mounting Agricultural Stress In India

The Indian agricultural sector was adequately focused in the first Five Year Plan and its performance was impressive.

Is Digital India The Way Forward?

The transaction system in India has seen revolutionary changes in the recent past with many tools and apps coming up to encourage Indians to go cashless.

Know How To Manage And Not Gag The Media

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Government of India has sent a note recently to the service providers like Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodaphone and BSNL to find out ways how to ‘block’ social media apps like Facebook and Whatsapp.

Death Of A statesman

In Indian politics, there are politicians and then there are statesmen. Somnath Chatterjee, who was associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) till 2008 was a celebrated parliamentarian and statesman who rose above paltry political differences and commanded respect even from his staunchest adversaries. Bengal lost one of its best parliamentarians as Chatterjee passed away early in the morning in a private nursing home in Kolkata on August 13, 2018.

Can India Reap The Benefit Of Its Demographic Dividend?

Sanjeeb Sanyal, Principal Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Government of India attended an interactive session in Kolkata conducted by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce.

Cheque Bounce Case Can Lead To Big Penalty

A cheque bounce case can now lead to bigger penalties after the Indian Parliament passed ‘The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2018’ on July 23, 2018, allowing a court to try offences related to cheque bounce promptly and “direct the drawer to pay a minimum of 20% of the cheque amount as interim compensation.”

The Insidious Growth Of Alcoholism

“Drink makes a man forget himself. He ceases to be a man, becomes less than a beast for the time being. It never does the slightest good. I hope, therefore, that you will combat the curse with all your strength”, was how Mahatma Gandhi had cautioned the country way back in 1925. Some 35 years later, in 1960, Gandhiji’s birth state, Gujarat, prohibited alcohol. Following Gujarat’s example, Nagaland, Manipur, Bihar, and Lakshadweep too prohibited alcohol later.

Socio-Economic Impact Of Drinking

“My husband would come home drunk after work and take his anger out on me. He would shout at our kids. Sometimes, his anger was expressed through physical abuse. My children would get scared of their father and keep away from him. It was very hard for us. So I decided to work and earn a living” Dola Thakur, a 32 year old housewife and houseworker told BE.

How To Combat Issues Related To Alcohol Abuse In Community

Alcohol is banned in certain states of India like Manipur and Gujarat but it is legally consumed in a majority of Indian states. There are believed to be around 62.5 million people in India who drink alcohol occasionally.

Chemistry Research Ushers A New Hope For Humanity

"The three scientists developed laboratory methods of controlling evolution and harnessing its power to engineer enzymes and bind proteins using same tools as nature, of genetic mutation and selection for the benefit of mankind. This is called ‘directed evolution’, a man-made procedure that compresses the evolution timescale by orders of magnitude down to a few years. The notion of ‘survival of the fittest’ in nature’s scheme of things is mimicked in the laboratory through directed evolution to create new useful entities." "The three scientists used those same processes to solve problems facing humans. These include the promotion of a greener chemicals industry, the production of useful new materials, manufacturing sustainable biofuels as well as mitigating diseases and saving lives. "

Proper Planning And Implementation Of Business And Management Education Is The Need Of The Hour, Says Dr. Anantha Nageswaran

The worldover, universities offering business and management education are asking hard questions regarding the purpose of their MBA programmes.

Can The Service Sector Drive The Indian Economy For Long

Countries, be it developed or developing, are confronting the problem of economic dualism where the technology-oriented sector, which is highly advanced and globally integrated owing to the use of capital intensive resources, employs lesser manpower for production and the social sector absorbs more labour force in spite of having lesser productivity and fails to compete at the international level. It gives rise to a catch-22 situation for policymakers regarding the sector to be promoted, i.e., technology or social.

Higher Service Sector Growth Is Redefining India's Growth Narrative

India’s services sector’s activity accele-rated last February providing some relief to policymakers. It boosted hopes of GDP growth in the quarter ending March 2019. This was after the economy lost momentum in the third quarter of the current year when it grew by 6.6%, the lowest in five quarters.

Kota: A Case Of Rajasthani Entrepreneurship

Rajasthan, the biggest state of modern India has been historically famous for its military entrepreneurship.

Kerala Pioneers In Offering Benefits To Migrant Labour

Migrant workers are a special feature of the economy of Kerala.

GST: A Mixed Bag For Tourism Sector

The Indian tourism industry was for a long time perceived to be expensive as compared to many other economies.

All-In-One Deals To Make Life Easier

Travellers are increasingly taking to unbundling, opting to create their own travel itineraries and hence less likely to book static packages.

5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations Without Emptying Your Bank Balance

The long awaited honeymoon is perhaps more lovingly planned than the elaborate wedding itself.

Not Our Tsar

Not Our Tsar