Category «Events»

CSE-MoEF Side Event at CoP 18 Doha

India should walk out of the Doha negotiations if equity is not made a part of the deal, says Sunita Narain in Doha · Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Ministry of Environment and Forests jointly organise a side event at CoP18 in Doha · The subject was ‘Equity: an integral part of Durban …

Greenpeace Detox campaign- Next: Levi’s

You’ve already helped convince the world’s largest fashion retailer to Detox. Last week Zara committed to eliminate all uses and releases of hazardous chemicals from its supply chain and products by 2020. Now let’s get Levi’s to make a Detox commitment that’s even more ambitious than Zara’s. Just like Zara and the other brands we …

ICC delegation to Danang & Hanoi

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is organising a delegation to Danang and Hanoi, Vietnam. The visit shall coincide with the 20th Year Celebration of ASEAN by Government of India and the arrival of Ship STA Sudarshini. On this occasion the Indian Embassy in Vietnam & ICC are jointly organising the ASEAN-India Business Seminar and B2B …

AUSTRALIA AND INDIA – NATURAL PARTNERS IN MINING AND RESOURCE

The Australian Government promoted business and investment opportunities between Australia and India in the mining sector at the Australia—India Mining Business Forum in Kolkata on 4 December. The Forum was held as part of Oz Fest – the biggest Australian cultural, business and education festival ever staged in India. Australia’s Acting High Commissioner to India, …

This Winter in Paris – Spotlight on the Christmas Shopping event

Organized by the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Christmas Shopping event celebrates lifestyle in the French capital with unprecedented advantages. From the end of November and throughout the month of December, the streets, squares and shop windows of the French capital are illuminated and decked out in seasonal decorations. Also known as the City …

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam addresses students at IIM Lucknow. Entrepreneurship Summit -2012 to be hosted

IIM Lucknow witnessed an address by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam today with the launch of “Entrepreneurship Summit -2012”, the annual entrepreneurship summit scheduled to be held from 23rd – 25th November 2012. Dr. Kalam shared his experiences with students and faculty and talked about how entrepreneurship plays an important role in nation building. He also inspired the students to …

Indian green energy pioneers shortlisted for coveted global prize – Ashden Awards

Three Indian green energy pioneers have been shortlisted today for the 2013 International Ashden Awards, moving a step closer to winning up to £40,000 in prize money, as well as access to business support, international media exposure and membership of the prestigious Ashden India Sustainable Energy Collective. The organisations are: · Friends of Women’s World …