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14th National Conference of Practising Company Secretaries on the theme “Integrating Growth, Governance and Challenges Beyond”, Inaugurated at Kolkata Today

Shri Somnath Chatterjee , Former Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha Inaugurated the 14th National Conference of Practising Company Secretaries, on the theme “Integrating Growth, Governance and Challenges Beyond” at Kolkata today.   In his Inaugural Address, Shri Somnath Chatterjee, congratulated the ICSI on selecting the theme and sub-themes of the Conference. He said that Company …

Extentia Launches the SOS – Stay Safe! Application for Assistance in an Emergency

First of its Kind Mobile App Turns Smartphones into Instant Personal Safety Devices Pune, India, July, 2013 – Extentia Information Technology today announced the launch of the SOS – Stay Safe! mobile application to summon assistance during emergencies. This revolutionary app is convenient, interactive, and easy to use – it transforms smartphones into personal safety …

Finance Minister to Leave for Four Day Official Tour to USA Tomorrow; to deliver Key Note Address at US-India Business Council 38th Leadership Summit; to meet US Business Leaders During his Visit

The Union Finance Minister Shri P.Chidambaram will be leaving on a four day visit from 9th to 12th July, 2013 to United States of America (USA) tomorrow. The Finance Minister Shri Chidambaram will arrive in Washington DC on 9th June, 2013. During his visit, the Finance Minister Shri Chidambaram will deliver the Key Note Address …

Avi Paz succeeds Eli Izhakoff as president of WDC

RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL: JULY 2, 2013 – Avi Paz has succeeded Eli Izhakoff as President of the World Diamond Council, which is the body charged with leading the diamond and jewelry industry’s campaign to end the trade in conflict diamonds. Mr. Paz, who was First Vice President of the WDC, assumed the position of President …

Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research conferred with the Outstanding Management Institute Award by BMA

Mumbai, June 14, 2013:  Bombay Management Association today conferred Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development (WeSchool) with the ‘Outstanding Institute of Management of the Year’ award on its 35th Award Ceremony. . WeSchool is amongst the premium business Schools in India that is constantly trying to go beyond the realm of conventional education. Design thinking and innovation have been the …

Silver Institute Elects New Leadership

(Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2013) Fernando Alanis, CEO of Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. (PE&OLES: MX), the world´s largest producer of refined silver, based in Mexico, was elected President of the Silver Institute by its membership.   He succeeds Geoff Burns, President and CEO of Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS: NASDAQ), whose term as the …

Education and Job Creation for Youth Top Outlook on the Arab World Agenda

The Arabic version of the Outlook on the Global Agenda 2013 is launched at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa The report focuses on regional challenges linked to globalization, geopolitics, hyperconnectivity, the post-2015 development agenda and leadership values Report insights will be discussed at the Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda 2013 in November …

Greater Mobility in Africa Will Aid Development

Inclusive growth and regional integration will help to build the continent Women and youth must be at the centre of transformation Cape Town, South Africa, 10 May 2013 – Connecting the continent through infrastructure development and removing bottlenecks to greater mobility of people will allow Africans to work together towards the common goal of developing their …

World Economic Forum Launches Two Reports on Boosting Strategic Infrastructure

The World Economic Forum is working with the African Union Commission, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Planning and Coordinating Agency, the African Development Bank and a business working group of 35 leading infrastructure companies on regional infrastructure development in Africa. Launched today, Strategic Infrastructure in Africa: A business approach to project acceleration focuses on regional …

President Confers Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards

The President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferred one Kirti Chakra and Twelve Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at theRashtrapati Bhawan here today. Two of the  Shaurya Chakra were given Posthumously.             The President also conferred ten Param Vishisht Seva Medals, one Uttam Yudh SevaMedal, four Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and twenty seven Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior …