Rural And Agrarian Crises Largely Unaddressed

Against the backdrop of recent farmers’ agitations in large parts of India and the BJP’s unexpectedly poor electoral performance in many states, it was expected that the NDA government would present a farmer-centric rural budget this time round. and middle-class oriented budget and may increase the disposable income in the hands of the rural population and the Indian middle class.

ICAI Organises A Post Budget Analysis

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) recently organised a post-budget analysis in association with the Indian Museum, Kolkata, and Business Economics.

High-End Technology In Radiotherapy At Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute

Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute (SGCCRI) has embraced new techniques of radiation therapy as a part of their comprehensive cancer care facility. BE’s Ellora De spoke to the authorities of SGCCRI.

Growth Of Technology-Driven Healthcare Diagnostics

An unparalleled pace of technological revolution has transformed almost every aspect of our lives including healthcare.

For Proper Diagnostic Test, Both Labs And Patients Need To Be Responsible

Medical treatment largely depends on the results of clinical tests

Advancement In Psychiatry

Technology has opened up a new frontier in mental health support.

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

Social Media Is Changing India, But Not Fully

A recent report published by the Reuters Foundation in collaboration with Oxford University reveals that India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for US based technology companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter. India’s Twitter users currently number at 26.7 million, and as of July 2017, Facebook reported that India overtook the United States to become the platform’s largest audience by country with a userbase of 241 million active users.

Create Your Destiny

Recently, FICCI FLO, Kolkata chapter organised an event with Brahmakumari Sister Shivani and to mark a remarkable ending to the year 2017. The event was held at Kalamandir, Kolkata on December 16, and the topic of the evening was ‘Create your Destiny.’

A Day With Science

The city of Kolkata is incomplete without Science City.