Indo-Pak trade dialogue a welcome change
I see that (trade dialogue) as part of a confidence building measure. Our former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had taken initiatives for economic cooperation with Pakistan in the late 1990s, but it got stalled because of the Kargil war.
'Women cricket needs radical reforms'
Mamatha Maben talks to TSI in an exclusive interview on the present condition of the Indian women’s cricket team.
"People are the assets to invest in"
NEC India is well positioned as a solution provider and has unique capabilities in integrating IT and networking technologies for a diverse customer base across governments, businesses, individuals and society in India. We have achieved leadership position in India in various categories. Rajiv Bhalla, Country Head – Sales & Marketing, NEC India shares the vision of NEC and how strategically it will move forward in the future.
"We came a little late to India, but not very late"
Marc Nassif, MD, Renault India discusses the road ahead for the French auto maker in the Indian market with TSI’s Pawan Chabra
"Tez will be true to its name"
While attending the music launch of his upcoming action thriller Tez in Gurgaon, Bollywood star Ajay Devgan speaks to TSI on the sidelines of the event.
'Work is no longer a burden for Bihar's bureaucracy'
Anuradha Preetam walked the streets of Patna at 11 in the night and felt safe. She also saw cops paying for their dinner. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar talks about the new Bihar in a rare and exclusive interview.
"India is not ready for the 125 duke": Stefan Pierer, CEO, KTM
Globally known for its off-road and racing motorcycles, Austrian bike maker KTM is now all set to dazzle the Indian consumer with its orange offerings. Starting with the 200 Duke, KTM is planning to expand its product line-up in alliance with its partner Bajaj Auto. Over four years after its stake sale to Bajaj auto, KTM has launched its first offering in the country. CEO Stefan Pierer briefs on their strategy to gain volumes from the Indian market
Prove allegations or resign: Udayakumar tells Manmohan
The protest against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has entered into 162th day on Feb 24, 2012. Various types of protest have been carried out by protesters with continued relay hunger strike. The anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Project struggle committee convener S.P. Udayakumar has received a lot of threats through email and sms for his staunch opposition to the project.
Fishermen plight through a lensman's eye
Professional photographer Selva Prakash showcases 'Troubled Waters', a 10-day photo exhibition highlighting the plight of Indian fishermen.
Madhushree: Back with Rahman on a romantic note...
Playback singer Madhushree, who, insterestingly, has the word honey, not only in her name but also in her voice, is back once again with her favourite composer and idol, A. R. Rahman. Interestingly, her song ‘Sharminda Hoon’ from Gautham Menon’s forthcoming film, Ek Deewana Tha, is her first full-fledged duet with the legendary composer. The petite singer talks about her icon, her experience of working with him and about item songs, promisng that she will be seen and heard much more in the coming months.
Naseem Shafaie
Nassem Shafaie is the first poetess from Jammu and Kashmir to get the Sahitya Akademi award in 2011. TSI engaged the poetess in a one to one talk when she was in New Delhi for the award ceremony.
Auto boom: Past, Present & Future - Maruti suzuki chairman, R. C. Bhargava
A major event that heralded the arrival of the winds of change over the Indian economy in the early 1980s was the establishment of Maruti Suzuki – then a joint venture between the Indian government and Suzuki of Japan. Over the last three decades, the company became a veritable backbone for India’s automobile revolution by first seducing thousands of Indians to swap their stodgy two-wheelers for spanking new 800s, and changing gears in the new millennium to wow an entire generation with slick sedans and SUVs. Maruti suzuki chairman R. C. Bhargava talks about the impatient inception years, license raj, 800 phenomena and his vision for the future of indian auto and how 1982 transformed India’s auto industry.
Without decontrol, the sector wouldn't scale up at a fast pace: Suresh Neotia
Decontrol of cement prices was the first step taken by India towards liberalisation and the result was euphoric, more so in terms of market competition and capacity creation. Suresh Neotia, Co-promoter and chairman emeritus, ambuja cements tells how the sector thrived post decontrol.
Maya govt has done nothing for Dalits: Darapuri
SR Darapuri, vice president of the Ambedkar Mahasabha has accused Mayawati government of doing nothing for the Dalits. TSI’s Puja Awasthi talks to him over condition of Dalits in Mayawati’s regime.
"I wish we had more reforms" : Narayana Murthy
When it comes to naming a company that emerged in the 1980s and is respected for an unflinching commitment to values, Infosys would undoubtedly come to mind and so would its founder and currently Chairman Emeritus N. R. Narayana Murthy. The man who has been one of the most vivid and iconic symbols of a resurgent India to the world, has seen through the entire transformation at India Inc. in these past 30 years as he took Infosys to dizzying heights. He talks on where liberalisation took India and where we missed out.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
