Saving the fragile beauty of Ladakh
The forbidding cold climes of Ladakh seem far removed from the vibrant art and culture of ancient times. But a closer look at the walls in the centuries' old monasteries in this Himalayan plateau, reveal vibrant, colourful art forms.

Indian cities face healthcare crisis
With the urban population steadily growing and facing both communicable and chronic diseases, Indian cities are facing a looming healthcare crisis, warns a new World Bank report.

Fashion forecast for 2000
Digjam has launched a range of signature men's suitings specially designed by the Pier Guiseppe Ogliaro Studio in Biella, Italy.

Watch your omelette while it cooks
The competition is hot. With the availability of world class German non-stick cookware in India, Indian pioneers Nirlep are on a sticky wicket.

Legal & General says YES to fostering talent
Many insurance companies across the world practise philanthropy, even though they are time and again caught up in court cases for cheating consumers.

The return of the Sanyukt Bharatiya Parivar
A recent newspaper report said that Rajshri Pictures had asked movie hall owners bidding to release Hum Saath Saath Hain to fill in a questionnaire regarding their theatre's eligibility to exhibit the prestigious Diwali release.

Discovering the managers of tomorrow
What do Manish Vij, the brain behind kabaribazaar.com, Hindustan Lever manager Shubrangshu Singh and Sakshi Aggarwal, a final year student at JIMS who has already netted a pre-placement offer from Korean electronic giant LG, have in common?

Microsoft to make certification tougher
Microsoft education and certification programmes have shown amazing results in India. Within a span of three years since its inception in India, the number of certified professionals in the country increased from a modest 4,000 in 1997 to an estimated 1,00,000 as of 1999.