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The Arab Countries in Transition—Strengthening the Economic Middle: Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Rabat, Morocco, May 8, 2014 Good morning—salaam alaykum! It is a great privilege to come to this beautiful country, a country that twins noble grandeur with modern vitality, ancient wisdom with youthful dynamism. I would like to thank the prestigious Conseil Economique, Environnemental et Social for inviting me to speak, and especially its president, Nizar Baraka. Three …

Desperate Days are Coming Again – Brace up, Belt up! Chawm Ganguly

As we ramble towards the end of what many claim, will go down in history as a watershed election for India, it is time to take an objective, even holistic view of things. Are we really casting a mandate for Change? Will India be better off the day after the results come in? Or are …

Of Wine,Women and Sommeliers – Arka Bhattacharya

“I am having a medium-rare steak with the sides of mac and cheese and corn, can you a red as well as a white wine to go with this?” “For the red I think a pinot noir, grand cru from the Vosne Romanee region, La Tache , Cote d’Or, burgundy, vintage 1994 and for white …

Delhi NCR Real Estate – Faridabad’s Past Present & Future: Santhosh Kumar, CEO – Operations, JLL India

Faridabad began as a pure industrial town, with the majority of employment opportunities emerging from the industrial sector. There is now a gradual shift in trend, and the service sector is now picking up in the area. Faridabad’s improved connectivity with key cities in NCR, primarily Delhi and Noida, has been favourable for its realty …

How to Test Your Real Diamond – Gaurav S. Issar, Managing Director IDT, a testing lab for gems and jewels

Don’t be dazzled when you walk into the diamond jewelry store to start shopping for that perfect diamond ring, fabulous diamond bracelet, or exquisite pair of diamond earrings. It is almost like being a little kid and walking into the candy store with a pocket full of money – it is easy to get carried …

Confabulations from a Condemned Condom-Nation – Chawm Ganguly

50 Condom slogans to overcome the overdose of the Elections This has certainly been the most abrasively fought election to my knowledge. All norms of decency have been thrown like the proverbial baby with the bathwater and each day, we have stretched the nadir to a new low. Minions from every side of the ideological …

Indian Real Estate Awaits A Proactive Government: Anuj Puri, Chairman & Country Head, JLL India

Like most other business sectors, the Indian real estate market holds its breath for a stronger and more determined government. The perception which is currently driving market sentiments is that market momentum can either accelerate, remain unchanged or decelerate depending on which party is voted into power. Speaking purely from the viewpoint of market sentiment, …

Future of Content lies in cloud – Newgen

Information has never been so dynamic and fluid in nature, as it is today. The emergence of multi-dimensional knowledge platforms and all encompassing communication channels have rapidly expanded the gamut of information sources for organizations, globally. These are acting as drivers of change, feeding businesses with real-time data and content that needs to be processed …

The drunks of democracy – Chawm Ganguly

We hardcore drunkards have this love-hate relationship with the Elections. Ever notice how the very first thing they do once the Elections are declared is to put a blanket ban on booze? Just because a bunch of politicians who feed on bribes and quench their thirst by sucking the blood of the poor will do …

Planning To Close Your Home Loan Early? Arvind Jain, Managing Director – Pride Group

The most important benefit of closing your home loan early is obvious – you become free of EMIs, which are probably the biggest recurring debt currently straining your monthly income. This is definitely a desirable scenario under the right circumstances. In previous years, the penalty involved in prepaying or closing a home loan was a …