Monthly archives: February, 2016

Oscar Red Carpet: Priyanka Chopra & the Most Prestigious Stars Sparkle in Platinum at the 88th Annual Academy Awards

PLATINUM JEWELRY AT THE 88TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS The Most Prestigious Stars Sparkle in Platinum    From Charlize Theron’s plunging diamond pendant to Lady Gaga’s statement diamond drop earrings, the world watched as celebrities sparkled in naturally white platinum jewelry at the 88th Annual Academy Awards. Platinum jewelry is the best choice for special occasions, …

Hariharan enthralls audience with ghazals

Finolex Industries Ltd & Violin Academy organised ‘Mehfil- E-Shaam’   Pune 29 Feb 2016: Pune 28 Feb 2016: Noted singer Hariharan, most known for his songs sung for movies like Lamhe, Roja, Rangeela, Taal and Bombay, mesmerized the audience with a musical treat. The versatile singer’s wide repertoire of songs ranging from ‘Tu Hi Re’ film …

GJF expresses disappointment over Union Budget for Proposals pertaining to Gems & Jewellery Sector

Govt. Re-imposes excise on Gems & Jewellery sector Excise duty will impact the manufacturing & development of industry Mumbai, February 29, 2016:  All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) has expressed its disappointment over the Government’s inaction in budget proposals to address various issues related to gems and jewellery sector. Mr. G V Sreedhar, …

From Pinhole to Smartphone: Evolving Cameras, Evolving Needs

Excessive digital clutter. Needing to create back-ups. These are just some of the problems faced by the contemporary photo enthusiast When photography was first invented – some 175 years ago – it took just over eight hours to take a photograph. Nowadays, it takes less than a second. And in an additional second, the photograph …

Rajiv Gandhi, CEO & MD, Hester Biosciences Ltd on Budget 2016-17

“It is no doubt a political budget, partly aimed at correcting a perception that the government is urban-centric. Focus areas are clearly agriculture, villages and infrastructure. This budget has the potential to kick-start an agriculture revolution and transform rural India. Also, there is a special focus on job creation, which is gladdening. We all should …

Budget 2016: Mixed Bag for the technology and services sector

Clarifications and simplification – boost for business environment, but more needed Extensive Technology adoption in governance – step in right direction Startup India action plan – caveats could be the dampener, need more boost New Delhi, February 29, 2016: NASSCOM today welcomed the Union Budget 2016, while terming it as a mixed bag for the …

BCC&I Reaction on Union Budget 2016-17

The Bengal Chamber gives the Union Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley a 6/10 for presenting a pro agriculture and socially tempered budget, with robust outlays for infrastructure, agriculture, rural and socio-economic schemes. This budget in consideration of the global negative outlook has focused on fiscal consolidation as against an aggressive growth outlook. It may propel …