Monthly archives: January, 2018

Ashwin Sanghis KEEPERS OF THE KALACHAKRA launched by Dr Shashi Tharoor at Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2018

~ Audiences witness a captivating conversation with Shashi Tharoor through which Ashwin Sanghi makes some enthralling revelations about the book ~ Today, Ashwin Sanghi, one of India’s leading English-fiction authors, launched his latest novel, Keepers of the Kalachakra, published by Westland (an Amazon company), at the ongoing Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2018. The event was …

Leading Beauty Brand Korff Milano Debuts in the UAE

The brand will be available at BinSina Pharmacies across the UAE Dubai, UAE, 27 January 2018: It’s always welcome news when leading beauty brands that we’ve discovered abroad or online land on our fair shores. Korff Milano, the premier European make-up brand launched in the UAE recently. The brand marked its launch with an exclusive …

Curtain raiser: CROWNING GLORY a Luxury Fashion & Lifestyle Magazine

New Delhi, 27th January 2018: Glamour, glitter & grace everything was present at the curtain raiser of Magazine “Crowning Glory” a Luxury Fashion & lifestyle Magazine Hosted by Kavita Malhotra at Le Meridien, Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi. The evening saw presence of Socialite, Ambassadors to name a few Ratan Kaul, Shahnaz Hussain, Shahana Mookarjea, Renu …

One Year into Trump Presidency and Muslim Ban, Muslim Civil Rights Group Reflects on its Work

We’ve proven that we can make gains and we can win. Now we have to keep it going. Washington, DC – One year into the Trump administration and in advance of the Muslim ban anniversary, groups like Muslim Advocates are proving that, even in the most dire of circumstances, American Muslims can defend their rights …

Forum Closes with Call to Action: Globalize Compassion and Leave No One Behind

The 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting came to a close with Sharan Burrow stressing the need for compassion and human values For more information about the Annual Meeting, see http://wef.ch/AM18 Follow the World Economic Forum on all digital platforms: wef.ch/howtofollow Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 26 January 2018 – The 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting closed …

Sun Shines on the Global Economy but Caution Is Needed

Growth of 3.9% for 2018 and 2019 is expected for the global economy, says the IMF This is an opportunity for policy improvements to shift from cyclical to structural recovery The 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is taking place on 23-26 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, under the theme Creating a Shared Future in a …

Global Leaders Join Reskilling Revolution with Push to Provide Skills to 10 Million People by 2020

The Forum’s Closing the Skills Gap 2020 initiative has already secured pledges to provide reskilling or upskilling opportunities to 8.1 million people 26 global companies are behind the drive, which is inspired by new research that suggests 96% of all workers at threat from technology could find similar or better work with adequate training The …

ITF backs Deliveroo protest in Belgium

26 January 2018 The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is backing riders at Deliveroo – a food delivery company – who are taking action to maintain decent working conditions. Deliveroo wants to force its riders to become self-employed, and lose the benefits of employed workers. Collectif des coursier-e-s (an organisation of Deliveroo-riders) is protesting at …

US President Donald Trump: America First Does Not Mean America Alone

US president trumpets corporate tax cuts, deregulation, record stock market performance The president reiterated US opposition to “unfair” trade practices The 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is taking place on 23-26 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, under the theme Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World For more information www.weforum.org Davos, Switzerland, 26 January …

Ending Easy Money Will Require Economic Adjustments

Low inflation rates are linked to the low-wage growth that much of the developed world is experiencing While the era of easy money has powered increases in GDP and equity markets, some experts see signs of a future downturn The 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is taking place on 23-26 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, …