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| 28/03/2008 |
Yazdi Tantra |
We have received a very interesting booklet on "Doing business in India" which is for private circulation only. This booklet has been prepared by CHANDABHOY & JASSOOBHOY, eminent Chartered Accountants, for the information of persons considering doing business in India. The material is presented in a summary form and is intended to serve only as a guide. The assistance of professional advisors is, therefore, recommended in dealing with specific business and legal questions. Very interesting, insightful, practical and useful. |
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| 03/03/2008 |
Yazdi Tantra |
India Budget 2008 - A Perspective from HDFC Mutual Fund |
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| 26/02/2008 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Sharpening Your Skills: Starting a Business
Thinking about starting your own business? Read the HBR collection of articles on legal issues, managing resources, product development, and keeping owner control.
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| 08/02/2008 |
Yazdi Tantra |
The Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has come out with a new scheme for First Generation Entrepreneurs.
The objective of Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana (RGUMY) is to provide handholding support and assistance to the potential first generation entrepreneurs, who have already successfully completed EDP/SDP/ESDP or vocational training from ITIs, through the selected lead agencies i.e. 'Udyami Mitras', in the establishment and management of the new enterprise, in dealing with various procedural and legal hurdles and in completion of various formalities required for setting up and running of the enterprise
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| 01/02/2008 |
Percis Dubash |
One of the most overlooked energy-saving tools in the work place is the light switch. Lighting accounts for 30 to 50% of a building's energy use, or about 17% of total annual US electricity consumption.
Simply turning off unneeded lights can reduce direct lighting energy consumption up to 45%. |
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| 14/12/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
A very interesting site with lots of resources for new and future entrepreneurs, Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Education, created by National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) |
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| 23/10/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Bringing 'Lean' Principles to Service Industries
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5741.html
Toyota and other top manufacturing companies have embraced, improved, and profited by lean production methods. But the payoffs have not been nearly as dramatic for service industries applying lean principles. HBS professor David Upton and doctoral student Bradley Staats look at the experience of Indian software services provider Wipro for answers.
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| 16/10/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Businesses Beware: The World Is Not Flat
With apologies to Thomas Friedman, managers who believe the hype of a flat world do so at their own risk, says HBS professor Pankaj Ghemawat. National borders still matter a lot for business strategists. While identifying similarities from one place to the next is essential, effective cross-border strategies will take careful stock of differences as well.
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| 09/10/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Karan Bilimoria - Waiting to strike by Bhupesh Bhandari / New Delhi October 9, 2007 - Business Standard
Courtesy : Ader Gandi
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| 01/10/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
The attached RBI Circular needs to be circulated by whatever media available to us, to all known and unknown fellow Zoroastrians, inorder to give them fillip for getting boost to their entrepreneurial ship. Other method for raising funds and preparation of banking proposals can be drafted as a ongoing process to help fellow Zoroastrians to overcome funding problem. Kindly spread this mission of mine to all and one in the community.
Courtesy : Mr. R D Irani |
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| 26/09/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
How to be a Customer -
Sure, most marketing efforts aim to influence consumer behavior. But consumers can also market themselves to influence vendors, says Professor John Quelch. Want to get a little extra whipped cream from your neighborhood barista? Here are tips to become a valuable customer.
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| 17/07/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
What Do You Think? How Much of Leadership Is About Control, Delegation, or Theater?
Online forum OPEN until Wednesday, July 25. It may be important for us to believe that our leaders have control over performance, whether or not it is true, particularly in times of turmoil or concern about the future, says Jim Heskett. So to what degree should leaders become thespians, creating an impression that fits expectations? What do you think? |
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| 17/07/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Understanding the 'Want' vs. 'Should' Decision
Pizza or salad? Consumers use different approaches to buying things they want (pizza) versus items they should buy (salad). In their research on online grocery-buying habits and DVD rentals, Harvard Business School's Katy Milkman and Todd Rogers, along with Professor Max Bazerman, provide insights on the want-should conflict and the implications for managers in areas such as demand forecasting, consumer spending habits, and effective store layout. |
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| 16/07/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Agents Of Change
A year after they opted out of lucrative campus placement offers, there are no regrets for these MBAs who have chosen to tread the entrepreneurial path - RASHMI BANSAL |
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| 26/06/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
10 HR Ideas for Entrepreneurs facing Personnel Issues - Stanford University |
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| 26/06/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
What Do You Think? How Should Pay Be Linked to Performance?
Recent news from Home Depot and Moody's Investors Services raise interesting questions about pay, says Jim Heskett. If pay is linked to performance, should it be to past, present, or expected performance? Just how should pay be linked to performance? |
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| 26/06/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Beauty Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker
She may have been the first self-made African American millionaire. Born of emancipated slaves, Madam C.J. Walker traveled from the cotton fields to business fame as a purveyor of hair-care products that offered beauty and dignity. Harvard Business School's Nancy F. Koehn and Katherine Miller explain what motivated her triumph.
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| 20/05/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
One of the biggest problem for Small Scale Industries is non-availability of credit without collaterals or third party guarantees.The Credit Guarantee Funds Trust for Small Industries (CGTSI) has been setup by the Government of India to handle such cases. All major Private and Public Sector Banks are registered with CGTSI as lenders. Please visit their website www.cgtsi.com for further details. |
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| 15/05/2007 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Karan Bilimoria’s story is a classic case of how to chase a dream successfully. He had only his dream and passion as his assets when he set out against all odds to turn his vision for a less gassy lager into Cobra Beer. Read excerpts from his latest book. |
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| 14/05/2007 |
Dara Acidwalla |
Dr.Keki Gharda is a Mumbai based chemical pioneer.
Call him a businessman, technologist or a human being,
Dr. Keki Gharda is, beyond doubt, an iconoclast.
Here is a heart warming interview with a little known Parsi and a really superior soul. You too will feel proud
of this Indian when you read about this.
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| 24/04/2007 |
Nauzad Tantra |
Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza has developed an innovative strategy for selling to the poor, combining technology with great service that please both customers and employees. |
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| 18/04/2007 |
Dr. Zareen Karani Araoz |
The world makes a beeline to growing India - Hindustan Times Archives |
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| 12/12/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Although India and China have increased bilateral trade over the last five years, the amount is far less than what would be expected. Harvard Business School professor Tarun Khanna says India has primarily itself to blame. |
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| 26/10/2006 |
Ader Gandi |
NRI Karan Billimoria felicitated |
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| 23/10/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
An interesting site on Social Entrepreneurship.
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| 19/09/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
On its face, self-management looks like a "win-win" answer to the scarcity of good managers and the predominance of low-involvement entry-level jobs. But are sufficient numbers of entry-level employees ready for self-management? And is management ready? What do you think? This HBR article gives some interesting views. |
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| 19/09/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Factoring Options for SMEs from HSBC |
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| 01/09/2006 |
Dr. Firdos T. Shroff |
Nurturing Excellence |
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| 16/08/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Career Advancement Without Experience
Lacking experience, contract workers find it difficult to advance to a job with expanded responsibilities. But it can be done. HBR discusses research into the concept of "stretchwork" and the increasing complexity of career management. |
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| 02/08/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Over the next five years, the UK-India Education and Research Initiative aims to substantially improve research and education links between India and the UK, ensuring in the longer term that we become each others partner of choice in education.
We have specific links to Nottingham University, especially in the school of mechanical, materials or manufacturing engineering and if anyone is interested we can get something going.
Regards,
Yazdi Tantra
ON-LYNE | yazdi@on-lyne.com | W: (+91-22) 6692 1450 | M: (+91) 98922 19340
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| 11/07/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
The Accidental Inventor - Professor Robert D. Austin from Harvard, discusses his research and practical implications on the concept of accidental innovation. |
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| 06/07/2006 |
Dr. Firdos Shroff |
Circular on Japanese Govt. Scholarship to students received from AOTS Japan. |
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| 31/05/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Address delivered at the North American FEZANA AGM Conference - Presented by RuthAnn Carlton, Small Business Development Center, University of West Georgia
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3 Step Marketing/Growth Model |
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| 17/05/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
A very interesting place to find out how you can start your own business, what precautions you should take, what questions you need to ask and how to take the plunge ! |
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| 18/04/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Four Strategies for Making Concessions
"Concessions are often necessary in negotiation," says HBS professor Deepak Malhotra. "But they often go unappreciated and unreciprocated." Here he explains four strategies for building good will and reciprocity. |
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| 18/04/2006 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Business literature is packed with advice about worker motivation—but sometimes managers are the problem, not the inspiration. Here are seven practices to fire up the troops. From Harvard Management Update. |
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| 16/03/2006 |
Firdoss Shroff |
An excellent book & third one in a row - writen by Dr. P. Balachandran |
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| 16/03/2006 |
B Pastakia |
President Bush Meets with Young Entrepreneurs at Indian School of Business Hyderabad, India. |
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| 15/11/2005 |
Yazdi Tantra |
How Can Start Ups Grow? HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
For new ventures a lack of resources makes growth difficult to come by—just ask those nine out of ten fledgling firms that fail. Professor Mukti Khaire says the key may be in acquiring intangible resources such as legitimacy, status, and reputation. |
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| 15/11/2005 |
B. Pastakia |
Godrej Consumer buys Keyline Brands of UK |
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| 07/11/2005 |
R J Vakil |
The Center for Promoting Imports from Developing Countries to the European Union(EU) provides valuable information for exporters - their free website has all the information about the Market Surveys, Export Manuals, Legal Formalities, etc. |
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| 07/11/2005 |
R J Vakil |
Exporting to the EU looks not very encouraging if you consider its many legislative, administrative and other requirements. With harmonization of all those laws and procedures across the 25 member states being far from complete, some transparency on the part of the EU is needed. This database is one way of providing that. In the first
phase, the database offered information on import tariffs, trade statistics and EU preferential trade regimes. Now it also includes import requirements and internal EU taxes. Most of these data were already available on
various EU websites, but now that they are all in one database, they are far more accessible. |
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| 26/10/2005 |
B. Pastakia |
Serving Low-Income Segments Is Profitable - ICICI Bank in Microfinance |
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| 19/10/2005 |
Jim Boyce |
Americans to learn Hindi soon |
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| 19/10/2005 |
Jim Boyce |
Microsoft, Yahoo expected to announce linked instant messaging services which will challenge AOL |
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| 19/10/2005 |
Jim Boyce |
Canadian Federal response to higher energy costs |
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| 19/10/2005 |
B. Pastakia |
Jeh Wadia to launch "Go Air" in India - 10,000 free tickets every month ! |
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| 08/10/2005 |
Kersi Limathwalla |
The latest VAT Audit Circular |
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| 13/09/2005 |
Marzban Giara |
A very interesting perspective on Experiences in Entreneurship by Boman Irani, given at the Federation Meeting held in Mumbai on 3/4 September 2005 |
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| 22/07/2005 |
B. Pastakia |
Pharmaceuticals: Ind-Swift plans Joint Venture in Iran |
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| 20/07/2005 |
B. Pastakia |
Pakistan signs agreement on gas pipeline project with Iran |
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| 19/07/2005 |
Merzi Chinoy |
An interesting article incorporating the latest Supreme Court judgement on the ever shifting limits of Public Policy |
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| 09/07/2005 |
Kersi Limathwalla |
Synopsis of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) |
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| 02/07/2005 |
Yazdi Tantra |
In order to endure, a craft needs to cater to the needs of the time. While the classic embroidery patterns of the gara and kor will be a treasured part of Parsi heritage, the actual craft technique needs to be invigorated. In a constructive effort to preserve and adapt this craft for the community and the country, Mr. Ashdeen Lilaowala will conduct craft seminars/workshops in Ahmedabad (mid July 2005), Surat (first half of October 2005) Mumbai (January 2006) and Navsari. |
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| 16/05/2005 |
Yazdi Tantra |
A nice introduction to India - Facts & Figures - Lookup and enjoy |
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| 16/05/2005 |
Marzban Giara |
A writeup on a Parsi institution which provides free education to Parsi students. 50% seats are reserved for Parsi students. Besides teaching B. Com. and BMS courses they are starting a law college from June 2005. The college is affiliated to University of Mumbai. |
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| 11/05/2005 |
Yazdi Tantra |
"Small Change”: - A magazine dedicated to micro-business
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| 26/04/2005 |
Yazdi Tantra |
In the original home of Zoroastrians TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS: SUDHA MAHALINGAM
recently in Yazd- Courtesy Mr. Banatwalla / Mr. Katgara, Zoroastrian Co-op. Bank Ltd. |
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| 22/04/2005 |
B. Pastakia |
A Pipeline to Peace |
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| 13/04/2005 |
Mr. Kersi Limathwalla |
Service Tax Simplified |
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| 13/04/2005 |
Mr. Kersi Limathwalla |
VAT Simplified |
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| 13/04/2005 |
Mr. Kersi Limathwalla |
RECENT CHANGES PROPOSED IN TAX LAWS |
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| 21/01/2005 |
Maneck Bhujwala |
A PTI news service article on Ratan Tata (head of Tata group) being honored by Forbes magazine, in the India Journal of January 7, 2005. |
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| 11/11/2004 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Information pertaining to the Investment Opportunities available in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
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| 08/11/2004 |
Ader Gandi |
My Bombay Dream - Karan F Bilimoria |
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| 01/11/2004 |
R. J. Vakil |
Master Circular - Priority Sector Lending - Credit facilities to Minority Communities |
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| 29/10/2004 |
F. S. Nariman |
Speech of Mr. Fali S. Nariman on Corporate Governance - Issues and Challenges at the first session of the Global Corporate Convention 17 - 18 September 2002 on the main theme Corporate Strategies towards enhancing share and stake holders value - Hotel Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi. |
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| 12/10/2004 |
Rustom Vakil |
Some important links for Business in Iran |
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| 18/08/2004 |
Dr. Zareen Karani Araoz |
We should be very proud of Karan Billimoria |
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| 05/08/2004 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Final report on Nanotechnologies published by the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering on 29th July 2004 |
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| 31/07/2004 |
Mr. Kersi J. Limathwalla |
A synopsis of some important proposal in some tax laws. Reference to the Bill and professional advice is suggested. |
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| 28/07/2004 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Supporting Entrepreuneurs for Environment and Development -- The Seed Initiative -- applications open |
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| 24/07/2004 |
Mr. B.Pastakia |
Detailed information about the LEED Green Rating system under which the Building in Hyderabad (c.f. Jamshyd Godrej) was awarded "the platinum", and felicitated by the President of India |
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| 19/07/2004 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Brochure of ZChamber - The International Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises |
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| 12/07/2004 |
Vistasp Dastur |
This is a must read and a reason to be proud of our religion. This is a long article, but please read it. It will make one proud to know that the true Zoroastrian spirit of the Tatas lives on in India!!~~!! |
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| 05/07/2004 |
Kersi Limathwalla |
Salient Features of the PIO Card Scheme 2002 |
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| 16/06/2004 |
Ardeshir Irani |
THE INDIAN CONSUMER DURABLE MARKET........REALLY SHINING.....An Interesting Presentation |
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| 27/05/2004 |
Rustom Vakil |
RBI Circular for Minority Communities |
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| 12/02/2004 |
Kersi Limathwalla |
A Brief Summary of the Interim Budget 2004 |
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| 15/01/2004 |
Kersi Limathwalla |
MINI – BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENTS 2004 - Compiled by Mr. KERSI LIMATHWALLA for WZCCI Website
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| 13/01/2004 |
Rustom Vakil |
CABINET CLEARS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LEGISLATION |
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| 13/01/2004 |
Rustom Vakil |
BPO Operations- Taxability in India |
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| 12/01/2004 |
B Pastakia |
NETWORKING PACT WITH 15 DIASPORA BUSINESS LOBBIES |
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| 10/01/2004 |
Rustom Vakil |
Mini Budget Presented by the Finance Minister of India on 8th / 9th January 2004 |
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| 04/01/2004 |
B Pastakia |
The Global Indian Takeover -- SWAMINATHAN S ANKLESARIA AIYAR |
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| 25/12/2003 |
Yazdi Tantra |
Speech of Mr.Fali S. Nariman* on “Corporate Governance – Issues & Challenges” at the first Session of the
Global Corporate Convention (GCC 2002)
17-18 September, 2002 on the main theme
“Corporate Strategies towards Enhancing Share & Stake Holders Value – Hotel Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi.
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| 03/12/2003 |
A F Irani |
DR. A. P. J. Abdul Kalaam's Speech in Hyderabad |
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| 27/11/2003 |
Rohinton Rivetna |
This fascinating report in BUSINESS WEEK says: "Growth is only just starting, but India's brainpower is already reshaping Corporate America"
and, "India and the U.S., nations that barely interacted 15 years ago, could turn out to be the ideal economic partners for the new century". |
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| 24/11/2003 |
Yazdi Tantra |
India finds a staunch supporter in UK-based LogicaCMG. It is the best among 'low-cost' outsourcing destinations such as China, says the company. |
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| 17/11/2003 |
D J Vyas |
The Flight to India -The jobs Britain stole from the Asian subcontinent 200 years ago - The Guardian |
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| 15/11/2003 |
Dr. Zareen Karani Araoz |
Outsourcing |
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| 29/10/2003 |
Rohinton Rivetna |
5 Steps to the next India Inc. - Rediff Articles |
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| 27/10/2003 |
B. Pastakia |
A MOGUL NAMED RATAN TATA By Sue Herera CNBC
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| 23/10/2003 |
Dr. Zareen Karani Araoz |
U.S. COMPANIES MAKE BIG BET ON INDIA - CNBC |
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| 20/10/2003 |
Natalie Vania |
Sizzling Economy Revitalizes India - NYT |
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| 08/10/2003 |
B Pastakia |
Before the whining drowns it out..........Article by Arun Shourie |
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| 07/10/2003 |
B Pastakia |
India High Tech King |
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