Designer Saroj Jalan's brand is known for its organic fabrics sourced from various parts of the country, overlaid with intricate embroidery and exquisite embellishments. BE’s Isha Chakraborty spoke to her.Q. Tell us about the journey behind the brand.A. As a fine arts student, fashion came to me n...
Dr. Kashi Prasad Jayaswal, historian, archaelogist and freedom fighter, was born in Mirzapur in 1881. He was devoted to historical research. He is known for his first article on “Hindu polity” which was published in the ‘Modern Review’ in the year 1913. His famous works also included “An I...
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Limited (ECGC), a premier Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Government of India (GOI) provides credit insurance covers to exporters against non-payment risks by overseas buyers. It also provides insurance covers to banks against risks in export credit lending to expor...
Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC) recently organised the ‘Rural Connect 2018’ in Kolkata to deal with the challenges that farmers face while transforming them-selves from agri-producers to agri-entrepreneurs.Numerous speakers addressed several agrarian issues. The rising cost of agro produce, its...
Suasth Health Care, belonging to the Kanoria Foundation and headed by Dr. Sanjeev Kanoria, FRCS, PhD, and MBA is committed to providing affordable healthcare. BE’s Saptarshi Deb spoke to Dr. Milind Khadke, Chief Operating Officer, Suasth Health Care.Q. What healthcare services are offered by Suast...
Micro, small and medium (MSME) enterprises have contributed significantly to the industrial development of India, particularly in the rural sphere. They have added significantly to the output and also to the employment generation process in our country. The country is endowed with abundant natural, ...
The real estate sector is showing signs of recovery. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group, spoke to BE’s Saptarshi Deb regarding the emerging trends in the real estate market.Q. A number of high-end housing projects are coming up in Kolkata. Do you think Kolkata presents a good mark...
The Syndicate Bank is in expansion mood. The bank has taken a new approach which is claimed to be a first of-its-kind strategy in the Indian banking industry. This is strengthening the connectivity of the top management and senior officials with the front line employees. Another drive of its special...
Agis Loizou, High Commissioner of Cyprus in India recently interacted with businessmen from various fields at a round table discussion organised by Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC). Loizou highlighted several unexplored areas of trade and investment opportunities during the discussion.Loizou referre...
Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC) recently organised a discussion on legal complications and pitfalls to be considered before investing in the U.S.Michael Kraus, Partner, Smith, Gambrell and Russell, LLP, USA was the keynote speaker. He pointed out that the investors should consider important factors...