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The Dance of Democracy: why do so many people contest elections, even when they know that defeat is a certainty? – Chawm Ganguly

As India goes to the polls, and the possibility of a fractured, truncated mandate looms large, many a man on the street is voicing their wonder at the “wastage” that the entire process involves. Take for example, the number of candidates in the fray. Every single election has seen the number of candidates increasing and …

UK OPENS NEW VISA APPLICATION CENTRE IN KOLKATA

The UK opened a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Kolkata. This new UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) is conveniently located offering upgraded services with state-of-the-art facilities. The UK partnership with VFS Global has now been extended until 2019. Under the new contract, VFS Global and the UK Government will ensure that the VACs in …

Arohan Financial Services Crosses the 2 Lac Customer Milestones

Mumbai, March 11th, Financial Inclusion is a key national priority and microfinance institutions play a key role in extending credit and other services like micro pensions, insurance etc to the unbanked sections of our society. As per MFIN (Microfinance Institutions network) publication Micrometer released last week, 43 NBFC MFI’s cover over 26 million clients with …

Excellence on Tour in Kolkata

The German House for Research and Innovation in New Delhi in association with the Consulate General of Federal Republic of Germany and Max Mueller Bhavan in Kolkata is organizing “Excellence on Tour!” from 22 to 28 March 2014 at the Science City Kolkata. This unique “Road Show” in Kolkata will be inaugurated on 22 March …

Blumerq expands its presence in Kolkata

Plans to add 5 standalone new stores and 80 multi brand outlet in Kolkata, Asansol and Siliguri Kolkata, 1st March, 2014: BLUMERQ, upcoming men’s smart casuals brand with 314 retail points including exclusive outlets nationwide, after a successful test launch and constructive recognition in the selective market for the last 12 months generating sales of …

SAIL Retired Officers’ Association (SROA) organises Seminar : “Steel Rolling Mills in India – Present & Future”

Kolkata , 22nd February, 2014 : The SAIL Retired Officers’ Association (SROA) organised a Seminar : “Steel Rolling Mills in India – Present & Future”  on Saturday, 22nd February 2014 at Meghnad Saha Auditorium, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Jadavpur, Kolkata. A prestigious gathering of top-level experts from the industry and consulting domains shared …

Global Desi opens its 3rd exclusive store in Kolkata

The total goes up to 58 exclusive brand stores   Kolkata, February 2014: Expanding its fashion footprint in the city, Global Desi – the India inspired boho-chic brand launched its third exclusive store in Kolkata at the Quest mall. The new store offers the latest Spring Summer 2014 “Mela” collection, a complete range of indo-western fashion …