Caught in the climate quagmire
India is finding itself increasingly isolated, along with China and Brazil, on the issue of ratifying the climate convention on reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.

PSU banks wake up to ramp requirement
Making buildings accessible for everyone is an important step in increasing opportunities for the participation of the physically challenged in society. Ramps can give wheelchair users greater access to public offices like banks, post offices, hospitals, hotels and places of worship.

Earn while you pay your phone bill
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has always known that time is money, which is why it introduced the three-minute limit for a local call in the first place. It has finally extended the benefit of this philosophy to its subscribers.

Construction delay can turn into a liability
The sale price of the apartment offered by the builder-developer is not only an escalation proof but also included the cost of internal wiring and switches (excluding fans, geysers and other fixtures) and the fire detection & protection equipment.

Picnic time
There's no place for picnic hampers on this holiday. Purple Orchid organises everything from the transport to the food and the games. All you have to do is ask them.

The Kohinoor is here
Have you seen the Kohinoor ever? If not, grab the opportunity now. Okay, it's not exactly the real thing, but its replica is on show till October 24 at Naqsh, Delhi's exclusive diamond jewellery boutique.

Exchange best of HR ideas at San Francisco
Mercer Global HR Conference is the industry's pre-eminent forum for obtaining and exchanging the best ideas on how to manage your global benefits, compensation, and related HR programmes.

Cross-cultural programme for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs from India, Austria and Italy, have been benefitting from a EU India Economic Cross-Cultural Programme launched by the Indo-Italian Chamber in partnership with the Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce (Formaper) and Austrian Institute for the Promotion of Economic Development (WIFI).