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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, 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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