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Second Annual Passage to Prosperity: India-Afghanistan International Trade Show to Facilitate New Business Connections and Investment Opportunities with Afghan Businesses   by Shrutee  K/DNS August 30, 2018:  The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Government of India, and the Government of Afghanistan   announced the second annual “Passage to Prosperity: India-Afghanistan International Trade and Investment Show” today. The event will take place at the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Hotel from September 12-15, 2018.  More than 600 representatives from Afghanistan, India and international businesses are expected to attend the trade show. During the event, Afghanistan’s finest textiles, carpets, gems, and jewelry will be on display for international buyers. The last day of the show, September 15, 2018, is open to the general public. On this day, Afghan vendors will sell their sample products directly to consumers. In addition to pro...

The Government of Uttarakhand garners interest of Business Community in Maharashtra for the ‘Destination Uttarakhand: Investors Summit 2018’ ~ Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate ‘Destination Uttarakhand: Investors Summit 18’ to be held from October 7-8 in Dehradun~ by Shrutee K/DNS Mumbai, August 29, 2018:  The Government of Uttarakhand, today organized a roadshow in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in the build up to the ‘Destination Uttarakhand: Investors Summit’ scheduled from October 7-8, 2018. The State’s first ever investors summit will be organized at Dehradun and will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Uttarakhand’s maiden investor summit is organized in association with Government of Uttarakhand’s National Partner, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and Shri Satpal Maharaj, Tourism Minister, Govt. of Uttarakhand,   addressed t...

AIS Glass Simulator lets you choose an ideal energy efficient glass solution for your architecture. Mumbai, 29 th Aug, 2018 : As sustainability becomes the key in our lives, architects, developers &  consultants are opting to design and build green buildings. Glass plays an important role in improving energy efficiency. To serve this purpose, AIS has created an innovative app, AIS Glass Simulator, which will work as an ideal tool to analyse and identify the right glass solution. AIS Glass Simulator helps in the creation of energy efficient spaces by scrutinizing various parameters to suggest the best energy efficient glass solution. This app analyses factors such as the location of the building, the geography of the location, the building shape and size, its orientation, wind-load, etc. to come up with the best glazing solutions for energy saving. Thus, AIS Glass Simulator works as your personal glass consultant, all from the palm of your hand, and allows you ...

by Shrutee K/DNS Mumbai, 29 th  August 2018 :  Riding high on the success of his recent single  “Aaya Na Tu”  a collaboration with  Momina Mustehsan,  popstar  ARJUN KANUNGO  signs exclusively as a singer and composer to Universal Music Group (UMG).  The singer/composer/actor will release all his new   music under UMG’s ` non-film’  imprint  EMI Records India  – a sub label launched in collaboration with acclaimed director Mohit Suri. A classically trained singer, Arjun's first commercial success came with " Khoon Choos Le"  in the 2013 film Go Goa Gone, starring Saif Ali Khan, which topped all major charts. Since then he has churned out  6  hit singles in  3  years- “ Baaki Baatein Peene Baad”  ft. Badshah, “ Fursat” , and “ Ek Dafaa (Chinnama)”.  His Tamil Debut came with  “Sirrikadhey ”, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, from the film 'Remo'.   His single  "G...

Avail of attractive discounts on a wide array of exclusive designs! Legacy jewellery brand PNG Jewellers is once again holding its highly anticipated ‘Mangalsutra Mahotsav’ from 12 th August to 11 th September, 2018. The ‘Mangalsutra Mahotsav’ is a significant annual property by PNG Jewellers that has been well-received year on year.    The mangalsutra denotes the unbreakable bond of marriage between a woman and her husband. It is a symbol of love and commitment of the sacred institution of matrimony. (Check for another word instead of “Institution Matriony”) During this period, customers can avail up to 20% off on making charges for gold mangalsutras and flat 50% off on the making charges on diamond mangalsutra pendants. PNG Jewellers constantly introduces new designs to keep up with evolving consumer demands. During the ‘Mangalsutra Mahotsav’, a wide range of mangalsutras will be showcased in several attractive designs, from lightweight modern ones to heavie...

Payments app Tez is becoming Google Pay, adding new features and inspiring Google’s global payments strategy Expanded Internet access with Google Station high-quality Wi-Fi coming to Andhra Pradesh More Indian language content through a new publisher effort, Project Navlekha, while Google Go adds feature to speak websites to users in English and five Indian languages Google.org grants One Million dollars for relief and rehabilitation work in Kerala and Karnataka by Shrutee K/DNS  New Delhi, India, August 28, 2018 : at the fourth edition of its annual ‘Google for India' event, Google announced plans to bring more access to technology, more relevant product experiences in more languages to users in India.  Opening the event,   Rajan Anandan, VP, India and Southeast Asia,   focused on the role of technology in creating more locally relevant experiences for Indians. When it comes to Internet trends in India, Anandan noted that the big three themes th...

by Shrutee K/DNS India’s leading Omni-channel jeweler CaratLane, launched Noor-e-Kashmir a collection that depicts the vibrant sceneries and spellbinding colours of Kashmir.  Noor-e-Kashmir collection from CaratLane is our tribute to the Valley untouched by time, in all her stunning colours. Witness the glorious blue of the skies of Pahalgam, the soft turquoise of the flowing Jhelum and the vibrant saffron of Kesar enamelled into beautiful jewellery. With accents of pearls and diamonds that bring to life the snow c apped peaks. “This collection is a celebration of the vivid colours that make Kashmir and includes a stunning gradient of blue, green and saffron. We’ve used motifs like Chinar leaves, parrots and tulips in gold and enamel, to bring out the Kashmiri allure with each design. Conceptualized by our designers and crafted by our master craftsmen, the beauty of Kashmir is immortalized in vibrant enamel. This collection is our tri...

by Shrutee K/DNS New Delhi: Eicher Trucks & Buses , part of VE Commercial Vehicles , has bagged an order for 350 heavy duty trucks from Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC). BRTC has bought 350 units of Eicher 20.16, which is a 16 tonnes GVW haulage truck.  Keeping customer profitability in mind, the Eicher 20.16 has been designed to deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency, superior uptime with modern ergonomics. This development will further drive VECV’s vision of modernizing the commercial vehicle industry in Bangladesh. The delivery of the order is expected to take place within 8 months. C ommenting on this development, Mr. SS Gill, Senior Vice President and Head, International Business,  VE Commercial Vehicles said, “ The commercial vehicle industry in Bangladesh has been growing rapidly in the past few years. This market is a key export region for us and there is a growing demand for fuel efficient, reliable trucks to fulfil customer requirements. E...

by Shrutee K/DNS IIG to Host Seminar by International Jewellery Expert and Connoisseur Tatyana Pfaifer The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) is proud to host international jewellery expert and connoisseur Tatyana Pfaifer who will be delivering a seminar ‘Secrets of the Jewellery World’ on August 30, 2018 from 3 pm to 5 pm. Ms Pfaifer is the founder of Jewellery Masterpiece, an online space dedicated to high-end jewellery.  During the course of the seminar, Ms Pfaifer will shed light on international trends in the jewellery industry. Having visited several prestigious jewellery exhibitions across the globe, including Jewellery Arabia in Bahrain, Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, The Couture Show Las Vegas, Top Marques Monaco and Baselworld, she will share her expertise on which kind of jewellery is showcased at commercial exhibitions around the world. Her talk will also include valuable information on the kind and calibre of jewellery displayed at art exhibitio...

National Day Reception Commemorating the 73 rd Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia by Shrutee K/DNS The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Mumbai convened a National Day Reception  to commemorate the 73 rd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The event was attended by a large gathering of over 300 people. The attendees included Senior officials of Government of India and Government of Maharashtra. Members of diplomatic corps; Trade and Business Associations, business communities, travel and tourism industry, media personnel; prominent Indian nationals along with Indonesian nationals residing under the   jurisdiction of the mission. The Chief Guest of event was Mr. Nand Kumar, Principal Secretary and Chief of Protocol of the Government of Maharashtra. In his remarks, Mr. Ade Sukendar, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Mumbai stressed that Indonesia-India friendship and co...