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KFC India: from Chicken to Veggies
By: Yasmin Pascual Khalil KFC has always been known worldwide for having “finger-lickin’ good” chicken fillets and burgers but lately it has been giving in to India’s fondness for vegetarianism. Similar to MacDonald’s, KFC has placed... -
Business
Successful South Asian female authors
By Shahida Rahman Many women with South Asian backgrounds have struggled to have their voices heard. Here are ten successful South Asian female authors who have had the tenacity and courage to share their thoughts with... -
Business
Facebook hits a new milestone: 100 million users in India
By Yasmin Pascual Khalil Second to hit the 100 million user mark, India may possibly soon overtake the United States as the largest market for Facebook. This landmark was confirmed by Javier Olivan, the company official... -
Business
The toastmaster for south Asians
By Aneesa Malik It is every couple’s hope that their wedding goes without a glitch. But from getting ready at home, to conducting the religious ceremony, to finally arriving at the reception venue, time keeping and... -
Business
DR RICHIE NANDA, NAMED ‘ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR’
Dr Richie Nanda, Executive Chairman of The Shield Group, the UK’s ninth largest security solutions provider and TOPSGRUP, India’s most preferred security solutions brand and the first Indian MNC to acquire a security company in the... -
Business
Lord Popat of Harrow visits LABA
Lord Dolar Popat of Harrow visited LABA’s offices to discuss the Government and BIS offerings and support to SME’s , financial support and assistance for exports. Jaspal Singh Minhas the President of LABA took the opportunity... -
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Dr. Neeraj Mistry, MD, MPH Managing Director, Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neeraj Mistry, MD, MPH, joined the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases in July 2010 as Managing Director. With a focus on advocacy and resource mobilization, he creates partnerships and bridges cross-cutting development themes to grow... -
Entertainment
Akshay Kumar continues mission to empower women
Akshay Kumar was one of many the stars who walked the ramp at the Shabana Azmi’s NGO Mijwan Welfare Society’s annual event Mijwan Fashion Show 2014, organised in support of the empowerment of women. The NGO... -
Entertainment
Best-Selling Novel ‘2 States’ Set To Captivate Audiences on the Big Screen
Releasing through UTV Motion Pictures on 18th April 2014 This spring the trials and tribulations of true love will be brought to life with the big screen adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s popular and quirkily observational 2009... -
Business
Garnier invites businessmen and women to Parliament to meet industry experts
Sir Edward Garnier, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, invited constituents to a briefing session with ministers and industry experts at the Palace of Westminster on 2 April. The industrial strategy Parliamentary briefing session was designed...