Category: Business

Business, Countryside

Project-IT: Reimagining Rural India

BY NICK PEARCE Project-IT: Reimagining Rural India through the lens of Visual Education/Films/Cinema With 65% of India’s population residing in rural areas and smartphone penetration reaching 90%, the infrastructure for digital connectivity exists. However, access to transformative content remains limited. Project-IT addresses this gap by leveraging cinema as a tool for education and empowerment. Shrirang Deshmukh, co-founder of Project-IT (pictured below) with a background in … Continue reading Project-IT: Reimagining Rural India

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Business

Women in Indian Entrepreneurship

BY RITA PANANI In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its entrepreneurial landscape, particularly with the increasing participation of women. Historically, women in India have faced significant barriers, including societal norms, lack of access to education, and limited financial resources. However, a growing emphasis on gender equality and empowerment has led to a surge in female entrepreneurs who are breaking stereotypes and … Continue reading Women in Indian Entrepreneurship

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Business, travel

Business in Bahrain

BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN When business summoned me back to Bahrain, I felt a curious excitement at the prospect of exploring a region I had only glimpsed twice before. As an Englishman, used to the temperate climate and green, rolling hills of home, Bahrain presents itself as a stark yet fascinating contrast with its arid deserts, towering skyscrapers, and a culture profoundly different from our own. … Continue reading Business in Bahrain

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Business, Culture

She Wears Many Hats

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH A Graphic Designer-Turned Astrologer India is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most powerful economies, boasting nuclear power and recently sending an unmanned spacecraft to the Moon. Yet, many Indians remain deeply invested in astrology. From birth to death, astrology significantly influences their lives. They meticulously consider moon phases, planetary alignments, lucky days, auspicious times, and eclipses before undertaking significant activities such … Continue reading She Wears Many Hats

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Business

What Next for India PLC?

BY RAKESH SHAH Inflation is showing signs of deceleration in the Indian economy as retail inflation dropped to 6.77 per cent in October from 7.41 per cent in September. As consumer prices are decreasing in basket of essential commodities, inflation is expected to go downward in upcoming months. Despite slowdown, inflation is still hovering above the target set by Reserve Bank of India. RBI had … Continue reading What Next for India PLC?

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Business

Pilot Training in India

BY RASHMI SINGH India, a country often underrated as a choice for commercial pilot training, can turn out to be a goldmine for aspiring pilots with the right bit of information and guidance. With a proven education system and a history of glorious aviators from our country, India is surely one of the best options out there to begin your pilot training. The unique teacher-student … Continue reading Pilot Training in India

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Business, Food

Mango Festival

BY JYOTSNA KAUR HABIBULLAH The luscious taste of freshly plucked mangoes, the breath-taking view of trees overloaded with mangoes accompanied by the soft, fresh fragrant breeze are all a perfect component on your summer weekend to-do list. This Sunday, 26th June 2022 enjoy mother nature at her best at a Mango orchard visit. Celebrating 10 years of the Mango festival which was conceptualised by me. … Continue reading Mango Festival

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Business

Indian Diamond Dominance

BY RIPAL PATEL The diamond manufacturers today are in a reasonably healthy situation coming off a very nice, strong year. Their inventory levels are at all-time lows, with good profit margins over the past quarter. Demand is still very strong, especially from America and China. Retailers in America were used to an oversupply of diamonds and jewelry-manufacturing capacity. Last year, because of the strong demand, … Continue reading Indian Diamond Dominance

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