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IDMA president calls out to rough diamond producers: “Wake up: our business – your business – is under threat!”

Moscow, Russia, December 11, 2012 – IDMA president Maxim Shkadov published his first public message today, choosing to address the rough diamond producers and calling upon them to put their shoulders under a joint industry marketing plan to increase the market share of polished diamonds and diamond jewelry in the luxury consumer product sector. Dear …

World Economic Forum – Index Launch Reveals Significant Differences in Countries’ Energy Systems

New Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report ranks energy systems of 105 countries from an economic, environmental and energy security perspective Norway, Sweden and France top the ranking; OPEC countries and the USA languish outside the top 50 Purpose of the index is to help countries position themselves for the widespread transition that is expected …

Growth in MSME Sector

The Government monitors growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country by conducting All India Census of the sector, periodically. The latest Census (Fourth Census) was conducted with reference year 2006-07, wherein the data was collected till 2009 and results published in 2011-12. As per Third All India Census of Small Scale …

Young, Gifted and Empowered to Act – World Economic Forum Initiative Led by ‘Millennials’ Reaches 200 Cities Worldwide

Maxwell Hall, Senior Media Manager: Tel.: +41(0)79 329 3500, E-mail: maxwell.hall@weforum.org More than 1,500 young entrepreneurs, academics and activists have committed to shaping their communities in 200 cities worldwide As part of their role in shaping the global agenda, a group of 50 Global Shapers will join a conversation with world leaders at the World …

Import of Coal

As per the XII Five Year Plan, the gap between the projected demand and the domestic production of coal the terminal year 2016-17 is estimated to be 185.50 million tones. The projected domestic production is 795 million tonnes as per the optimistic scenario  assessed by the Working Group for formulation of the XII Five Year Plan. It is proposed to …

Siemens modernizes billet caster at Feralpi Calvisano New machine head improves product quality and extends product portfolio

Acciaierie di Calvisano, belonging to the Feralpi Group of Italy, commissioned Siemens Metals Technologies with the modernization of the billet caster in the Calvisano works in Italy. The aim of the project is to further improve the internal and surface quality of the billets and to be able to cast round (in addition to square) …

Dirty Jobs

Most of us complain about our jobs on a regular basis. But we must remember that it could be worse. We invite you to check out and use this infographic highlighting jobs and salary from which the phrase “there are dirty jobs but somebody’s got to do it” originated. From garbage collector to crime scene …

Zippo reignites partnership with Harley Rock Riders

Popular American lighter brand Zippo has partnered with iconic motorcycle manufacturers, Harley-Davidson for its annual rock music festival, Harley Rock Riders. The rock festival showcases the best music culture in India along with a host of biking and adventure activities. By partnering with Harley Rock Riders, Zippo celebrates its rich heritage in rock music at …