Saturday, 21 October 2017

How Xi Jinping has dragged China backwards in political, economic liberalisation

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How Xi Jinping has dragged China backwards in political, economic liberalisation
The 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is a reminder of how far Xi has dragged China backwards in terms of political and economic liberalisation.
How an Indian company is hunting for its Kodak moment with televisions
The brand recall is so high that nothing negative comes to mind, says the CEO of Noida-based Super Plastronics, which claims to be a brand licensee for Kodak TV in India.
Why children of H-1B workers may now have to leave America
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services receives about 1,00,000 green card applications from high-skilled applicants of Indian origin every year.
From Sweden to Japan, how world is coming together to make Indians employable
Apart from financial help from international agencies, ties are being forged with global academic institutions like Harvard Business School to skill Indian workers.
How online platforms for handcrafted products are proving to be a boon for craftsmen
Online platforms are connecting customers directly with craftsmen for the sale of their products removing the middlemen.
After 13 years, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is still not out
At the heart of his success lies an unshaken belief in never getting ahead of himself, of always living in the moment, of staying in a comfort zone without ever fretting too much.
Here's a list of countries where same-sex marriages are legal and illegal
A survey published this week in Australia found that 59% of those who had returned their ballots backed the move to legalise gay marriage while 38% were against it.
Despite its limitation, why Mumbai Film Festival is still a treat for cinema lovers
The major Indian films which were part of the lineup were Mukkabaaz, which opened the festival, The Hungry, and Hansal Mehta's Omerta, which was the closing film.
How Danish company Vestas built a Rs 500 crore blade factory near Ahmedabad in a record 15 months
The Gujarat factory that has a capacity of 600 MW produces 900 blades a year; three blades are needed for one wind turbine of 2 MW, producing enough electricity for as many as 35 villages.
LinkedIn's new initiative will help upskill blue-collar workers and improve their employability: Allen Blue
"The IL&FS partnership will offer great scope to learn that can be taken to other parts of the world," LinkedIn cofounder Allen Blue said.
How chef Sanjeev Kapoor built a business empire that is valued at over Rs 1,000 crore
Sanjeev Kapoor's business ventures range from premium cookware and appliances brand Wonderchef to TV channel FoodFood to a chain of restaurants across India and abroad.
A man's crusade to save India's cinematic heritage from decay
Film Heritage Foundation's collection, apart from old films, also includes KL Saigal's tabla and harmonium and archivist PK Nair's spectacles and personal objects.
How India's composite culture spawned some of our best delicacies
A look at many of India's most loved, popular, festive foods immediately brings up the idea of the composite cultures that invented these.
Market crash of 1929: Some facts of the economic downturn
In 1930, 12 million people were out of work, every day 12,000 people lost their jobs, 20,000 companies went bankrupt and around 23,000 people committed suicide.
How Punjab became the land of Sarson ka Saag and Lassi
Communal tandoors gained popularity, especially among young women — for them it was an escape from moms-in-law and chores at home.
Monitor your child's progress and activities with the codeSpark Academy app
The app enables learning the basics of computer programming using puzzles, creative projects, minigames and the like.
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