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Research In Ayurveda Is Presently A Global Phenomenon

Ayurveda is now a global phenomenon. There is a lot of research going on in the field of Ayurvedic medicine development. BE’s Saptarshi Deb spoke to M.M. Rao, Director, Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Drug Development, Kolkata, on the institute’s role in the development of Ayurvedic drugs.

Indian Automobile Industry Faces The Problem Of Plenty

Will the falling automobile sales trigger an economic recession? First the US and now the European Union (EU) are facing the same problem. Automobile sales across the world are declining.

Invigorate Investment, Reduce Unemployment

“Entrepreneurship is the engine fuelling innovation, employment generation and economic growth. Only by creating an environment where entrepreneurship can prosper and where entrepreneurs can try new ideas and empower others can we ensure that many of the world’s issues will not go unaddressed”- Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman World Economic Forum.

Lesser GST On Insurance May Enhance Penetration

Tajinder Mukherjee, Chairperson and Managing Director, National Insurance Company Ltd., spoke to BE’s Shinjini Mukherjee regarding the poor insurance penetration rate in India and a way out of this.

Indian Insurance Sector Needs Better Strategies

Risk is an unavoidable fact of life on earth. When one steps out of his house in the morning, one doesn’t know what awaits him.

Not Privatisation, Operational Independence Is The Key For Banking Revival

The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are in financial stress. Some serious measures have been taken to rescue these banks from the crisis. But those measures have only been partially successful. Ashok Kumar Pradhan, MD and CEO of United Bank India (UBI), spoke to BE’s Kishore Kumar Biswas.

Where Does The Budget Stand On Employment

According to a leaked draft report by the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), the unemployment rate in the country in the Financial Year (FY) 2018 amounted to an overall rate of 6.1%, an all-time high in the last 45 years.

Some Relevant Issues On MSME Sector

At times, profit is not reflected in a proper way. This may lead to a weakening balance sheet of the business, which may lead to difficulties in getting financial loan in future.

Kumortuli –The Hub Of Art And Artists

The name ‘Kumortuli’ is associated with the art of idol making and sculpturing, which is deeply connected with the tradition and heritage of Bengali culture.

SREI Foundation Organised A Seminar On Prevention Of Crime

SREI foundation organised a seminar on Prevention of Crimes: Awareness, Rebuilding of lives, Rehabilitation on July 13, 2018 at Vivekananda Hall, Ballygunje in the presence of H.P. Kanoria, Chairman, SREI Foundation.

Belarusian Automobile Manufacturer Eyeing Indian Markets

A 4-Member delegation representing one of the leading automotive manufacturers of the Republic of BelarusMinsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) visited Bharat Chamber of Commerce on July 21, 2018 to explore the possibilities of procurement of automotive spare parts and raw materials from Indian manufacturers, particularly those in West Bengal.

Policy Changes Propel Realty's Changes

Aspate of construction activities, backed by the governments push for affordable housing and infrastructuregrowth, is indicating the revival of Indias real estate sector. The sector is witnessing high growth with the rise in demand for office, as well as, residential spaces. The market size of the Indian real estate sector is expected to reach $180 billion by 2020 with the housing sector's contribution doubling to 11.2% of the GDP.

Regulating A Wayward Industry – Real Estate

Ayear after the Real Estate Regulation and DevelopmentAct, 2016 (RERA) came into effect, 20 out of the 28 states (the Act is not applicable in J & K) have implemented the rules or framed their own laws to carry out the mandate.

Impact Of GST On The Indian Real Estate Sector

Demonetisationhit the real estate sector. The Goods and Services Tax (GST), passed on March 29, 2017, also impacted the sector.

The Affordable Segment Experiencing Growth

India is witnessing significant waves of inward urban migration in recent years.

Demand For Luxury Real Estate

The increased exposure to global standards of living has drastically changed the way the Indian customer views luxury living.

Can India Use The Media As China Shows The Way?

China is a country where the media is not free. But one cannot but appreciate the way how the People's Republic of China handled a group of 20 international journalists invited to visit Xinjiang to feel for themselves and then write about their ambitious project of reconstructing the Silk Route.

‘Mission IL&FS' Still A Puzzle

Autumn marks the changeover from summer to winter and the temperature drops considerably, making the Indian climate pleasant. Unfortunately the autumn of 2018 did not bring any pleasant moments in the life of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS), an Indian infrastructure development and finance company. And even after six months, the situation remains an unanswered paradox.

The Human Link To The Production Chain

According to him (Rahul Gandhi), this was possible by connecting the existing skills of the country to the financial system. India had a large number of skilled persons. The task would be to bring them under a value chain by connecting them with the financial system.

Pests Which Can Save Lives

There are no pests, no weeds, in nature. There are beings who get in the way of humans growing food, or destroying the habitat in order to take up residence and make service centres for these human populations. Billions of insects are killed by pesticides alone for this purpose.

Polluting Industries And Agricultural Practices

Industrial pollution

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.

Globalisation And The Indian Philosophy Of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

For the last several years, we have been witnessing discourses on globalisation, global changes, and their effects upon individuals, societies, and states. Seminars, symposiums and debates are being organised continuously on subjects related to globalisation and global changes.

Optimisation Of Indian Farms For Feeding Growing Millions

When one thinks of Indian agriculture two images invariably come to mind; that of a bare-footed farmer ploughing on a dry field and of FCI warehouses overflowing with food grains.

All About Pate Foie Gras

Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Minister, Women & Child Welfare, GoI