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The Circular Economy: A Path to Sustainability for Large Conglomerates Like Chiripal Group

The adoption of a circular economy by large conglomerates such as the Chiripal Group represents a crucial step toward sustainability. This approach not only redefines business operations but also positively impacts communities and the environment.

Understanding the Circular Economy

The circular economy is designed to be regenerative, aiming to reduce dependency on finite resources. Its principles focus on eliminating waste, keeping products in circulation, and supporting natural systems.

Why Large Corporations Must Lead

Large groups like Chiripal have the reach and resources to champion circular practices. By adopting sustainable strategies, they can inspire widespread industry change and promote eco-conscious practices.

Key Circular Economy Strategies

Product Life Extension: Companies can reduce waste through product repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing. For instance, Grew, a Chiripal subsidiary, promotes sustainability by ensuring longevity and reusability in solar panels.

Resource Efficiency: By optimizing resources, companies reduce their environmental impact. Nandan Terry and Chiripal Polyfilms focus on efficient design and production. Nandan Terry, for example, reuses 98% of water in production, significantly cutting fresh water demand.

Circular Supply Chains: Shifting to circular supply chains involves recycling and reusing materials, creating a closed-loop system that minimizes waste.

Community Engagement: Engaging local communities in circular practices creates job opportunities and supports social responsibility. Chiripal’s CSR initiatives, such as the "Chiripal Mirchi Green Yodha" campaign, emphasize tree planting and e-waste management. Nandan Denim supports health, education, and environmental projects, while the Happiness Reserves Foundation fosters STEM education through the World STEM and Robotics Olympiad.

Policy Advocacy: Large companies can influence policies supporting circular economy principles by collaborating with governments and stakeholders.

Integrating Social Impact

By combining social initiatives with circular economy practices, companies can address systemic challenges, create jobs, and support community health, thus contributing to a more sustainable and equitable economy.

Conclusion

The circular economy offers strategic advantages, driving sustainability and profitability. For conglomerates like Chiripal, adopting circular practices means taking a lead in climate action and conservation while proving that large-scale industry can align with ecological goals.

This transition to a circular economy not only supports a sustainable future but also establishes a responsible business landscape that benefits both companies and communities.

[fatehbaz]

"defending civilization against bugs"

lol the mosquito sculpture

see Pratik Chakrabarti's Medicine and Empire: 1600-1960 (2013) and Bacteriology in British India: Laboratory Medicine and the Tropics (2012)

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Sir Ronald Ross had just returned from an expedition to Sierra Leone. The British doctor had been leading efforts to tackle the malaria that so often killed English colonists in the country, and in December 1899 he gave a lecture to the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce [...]. [H]e argued that "in the coming century, the success of imperialism will depend largely upon success with the microscope."

Text by: Rohan Deb Roy. "Decolonise science - time to end another imperial era." The Conversation. 5 April 2018.

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[A]s [...] Diane Nelson explains: The creation of transportation infrastructure such as canals and railroads, the deployment of armies, and the clearing of ground to plant tropical products all had to confront [...] microbial resistance. The French, British, and US raced to find a cure for malaria [...]. One French colonial official complained in 1908: “fever and dysentery are the ‘generals’ that defend hot countries against our incursions and prevent us from replacing the aborigines that we have to make use of.” [...] [T]ropical medicine was assigned the role of a “counterinsurgent field.” [...] [T]he discovery of mosquitoes as malaria and yellow fever carriers reawakened long-cherished plans such as the construction of the Panama Canal (1904-1914) [...]. In 1916, the director of the US Bureau of Entomology and longtime general secretary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science rejoiced at this success as “an object lesson for the sanitarians of the world” - it demonstrated “that it is possible for the white race to live healthfully in the tropics.” [...] The [...] measures to combat dangerous diseases always had the collateral benefit of social pacification. In 1918, [G.V.], president of the Rockefeller Foundation, candidly declared: “For purposes of placating primitive and suspicious peoples, medicine has some decided advantages over machine guns." The construction of the Panama Canal [...] advanced the military expansion of the United States in the Caribbean. The US occupation of the Canal Zone had already brought racist Jim Crow laws [to Panama] [...]. Besides the [...] expansion of vice squads and prophylaxis stations, during the night women were picked up all over the city [by US authorities] and forcibly tested for [...] diseases [...] [and] they were detained in something between a prison and hospital for up to six months [...] [as] women in Panama were becoming objects of surveillance [...].

Text by: Fahim Amir. "Cloudy Swords." e-flux Journal Issue #115. February 2021.

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Richard P. Strong [had been] recently appointed director of Harvard’s new Department of Tropical Medicine [...]. In 1914 [the same year of the Canal's completion], just one year after the creation of Harvard’s Department of Tropical Medicine, Strong took on an additional assignment that cemented the ties between his department and American business interests abroad. As newly appointed director of the Laboratories of the Hospitals and of Research Work of United Fruit Company, he set sail in July 1914 to United Fruit plantations in Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama. […] As a shareholder in two British rubber plantations, [...] Strong approached Harvey Firestone, chief executive of the tire and rubber-processing conglomerate that bore his name, in December 1925 with a proposal [...]. Firestone had negotiated tentative agreements in 1925 with the Liberian government for [...] a 99-year concession to optionally lease up to a million acres of Liberian land for rubber plantations. [...]

[I]nfluenced by the recommendations and financial backing of Harvard alumni such as Philippine governor Gen. William Cameron Forbes [the Philippines were under US military occupation] and patrons such as Edward Atkins, who were making their wealth in the banana and sugarcane industries, Harvard hired Strong, then head of the Philippine Bureau of Science’s Biological Laboratory [where he fatally infected unknowing test subject prisoners with bubonic plague], and personal physician to Forbes, to establish the second Department of Tropical Medicine in the United States [...]. Strong and Forbes both left Manila [Philippines] for Boston in 1913. [...] Forbes [US military governor of occupied Philippines] became an overseer to Harvard University and a director of United Fruit Company, the agricultural products marketing conglomerate best known for its extensive holdings of banana plantations throughout Central America. […] In 1912 United Fruit controlled over 300,000 acres of land in the tropics [...] and a ready supply of [...] samples taken from the company’s hospitals and surrounding plantations, Strong boasted that no “tropical school of medicine in the world … had such an asset. [...] It is something of a victory [...]. We could not for a million dollars procure such advantages.” Over the next two decades, he established a research funding model reliant on the medical and biological services the Harvard department could provide US-based multinational firms in enhancing their overseas production and trade in coffee, bananas, rubber, oil, and other tropical commodities [...] as they transformed landscapes across the globe.

Text by: Gregg Mitman. "Forgotten Paths of Empire: Ecology, Disease, and Commerce in the Making of Liberia's Plantation Economy." Environmental History, Volume 22, Number 1. January 2017. [Text within brackets added by me for clarity and context.]

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[On] February 20, 1915, [...] [t]o signal the opening of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE), [...] [t]he fair did not officially commence [...] until President Wilson [...] pressed a golden key linked to an aerial tower [...] whose radio waves sparked the top of the Tower of Jewels, tripped a galvanometer, [...] swinging open the doors of the Palace of Machinery, where a massive diesel engine started to rotate. [...] [W]ith lavish festivities [...] nineteen million people has passed through the PPIE's turnstiles. [...] As one of the many promotional pamphlets declared, "California marks the limit of the geographical progress of civilization. For unnumbered centuries the course of empire has been steadily to the west." [...] One subject that received an enormous amount of time and space was [...] the areas of race betterment and tropical medicine. Indeed, the fair's official poster, the "Thirteenth Labor of Hercules," [the construction of the Panama Canal] symbolized the intertwined significance of these two concerns [...]. [I]n the 1910s public health and eugenics crusaders alike moved with little or no friction between [...] [calls] for classification of human intelligence, for immigration restriction, for the promotion of the sterilization and segregation of the "unfit," [...]. It was during this [...] moment, [...] that California's burgeoning eugenicist movement coalesced [...]. At meetings convened during the PPIE, a heterogenous group of sanitary experts, [...] medical superintendents, psychologists, [...] and anthropologists established a social network that would influence eugenics on the national level in the years to come. [...]

In his address titled "The Physician as Pioneer," the president-elect of the American Academy of Medicine, Dr. Woods Hutchinson, credited the colonization of the Mississippi Valley to the discovery of quinine [...] and then told his audience that for progress to proceed apace in the current "age of the insect," the stringent sanitary regime imposed and perfected by Gorgas in the Canal Zone was the sine qua non. [...]

Blue also took part in the conference of the American Society for Tropical Medicine, which Gorgas had cofounded five years after the annexation of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Invoking the narrative of medico-military conquest [...], [t]he scientific skill of the United States was also touted at the Pan-American Medical Congress, where its president, Dr. Charles L. Reed, delivered a lengthy address praising the hemispheric security ensured by the 1823 Monroe Doctrine and "the combined genius of American medical scientists [...]" in quelling tropical diseases, above all yellow fever, in the Canal Zone. [...] [A]s Reed's lecture ultimately disclosed, his understanding of Pan-American medical progress was based [...] on the enlightened effects of "Aryan blood" in American lands. [...] [T]he week after the PPIE ended, Pierce was ordered to Laredo, Texas, to investigate several incidents of typhus fever on the border [...]. Pierce was instrumental in fusing tropical medicine and race betterment [...] guided by more than a decade of experience in [...] sanitation in Panama [...]. [I]n August 1915, Stanford's chancellor, David Starr Jordan [...] and Pierce were the guests of honor at a luncheon hosted by the Race Betterment Foundation. [...] [At the PPIE] [t]he Race Betterment booth [...] exhibit [...] won a bronze medal for "illustrating evidences and causes of race degeneration and methods and agencies of race betterment," [and] made eugenics a daily feature of the PPIE. [...] [T]he American Genetics Association's Eugenics Section convened [...] [and] talks were delivered on the intersection of eugenics and sociology, [...] the need for broadened sterilization laws, and the medical inspection of immigrants [...]. Moreover, the PPIE fostered the cross-fertilization of tropical medicine and race betterment at a critical moment of transition in modern medicine in American society.

Text by: Alexandra Minna Stern. Eugenic Nation: Faults and Frontiers of Better Breeding in Modern America. Second Edition. 2016.

[stephensmithuk]

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Three Broken Threads

Hat tip to @myemuisemo for another excellent post that covers much of what I was planning together:

Data protection was not really a thing back in 1889. However, paper hotel registers would be something filled in by the front desk staff, not the guest. They would contain details of extra charges incurred as well, all stuff generally done by computer, but you can still buy paper copies today. Particularly for the Indian market, where less than half the population have Internet access. These registers are generally mandatory and in some countries, the data will still be passed to the police when it concerns newly arrived foreigners. That's why they ask for your passport.

Newcastle upon Tyne, the one people generally talk about as opposed to Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, was at the centre of a major coal mining area in North-East England, the Durham and Northumberland coalfields being in close proximity. The industry was still employing children - boys as young as 12 could work in mines - and was still a pretty dangerous, not to mention unhealthy industry.

The British economy was heavily reliant on coal, especially the newly built electric power stations. While the railways had a big coal trade for internal transport for domestic purposes, boats also played a big role, either going via canal or down the East Coast of Great Britain to the London Docks. This route would become vulnerable to German attack in the World Wars, particularly in the second war from fast torpedo boats known to the British as "E-boats"; the East Coast convoys are a lesser-known part of the naval war, with Patrick Troughton having served with Coastal Force Command.

The Mayor of Gloucester, like most civic mayors in England, is the chair of the council, elected to a one-year term by their fellow councillors. The current holder is Conservative councillor Lorraine Campbell. It's a mostly ceremonial role involving going to various events while wearing a red cloak and a big hat:

Gloucester's Deputy Mayor is called the Sheriff of Gloucester. There is still a Sheriff of Nottingham, by the way.

The Anglophone Canadian accent was historically noticeably different to an American one and of course had its own varieties. They've gotten closer over the decades, especially due to television.

Sir Henry would have limited luggage space on the ship over, so three pairs of boots would be reasonable. He'd have to ship over anything else at further cost, so it could be cheaper to buy new in London.

Deliveries of telegrams that weren't in the immediate area of the office cost extra. Bradshaw's Guide for Tourists in Great Britain and Ireland would state the nearest telegraph office for a town, as the 1866 edition demonstrates:

Sir Charles' estate was worth around £80m in today's money, but that would not even get him onto The Sunday Times Rich List, which starts at £350m (Sir Lewis Hamilton, i.e. the F1 driver). It tops out with Gopichand Hinduja and his family at an estimated £37.2 billion, whose conglomerate is many focussed on India, but also are the biggest shareholders in US chemical company Quaker Houghton.

Westmoreland was a historical county in Northern England; it was absorbed into Cumbria in 1974, but its area became part of the Westmoreland and Furness unitary authority in 2023.

"Entailed" means that Sir Charles has stipulated in a legal document that the Baskerville estate would have to pass to Sir Henry's heir intact. This was a feudal era practice that has now been abolished in most jurisdictions, with limited remaining use in England and Wales. Simply put Sir Henry is not allowed to sell the house or the land, even part of it. He can do what he likes with the cash and probably the chattels, the movable property like the candlesticks and the toasting forks.

This page covers it in relation to the works of Jane Austen with relevant spoilers:

Borough is another name for the area of Southwark. It got a Tube station in 1890, when the City and South London Railway opened, now the Bank branch of the Northern line. It also is famous for Borough Market, then a wholesale food market under cover of buildings from the 1850s. Today it is a retail market for specialty food; kind of like a farmers' market.

In 1888, the 10:30 from Paddington would get to Exeter at 15:35, a journey of five hours. @myemuisemo provides route maps. I would add at this point, GWR services to SW England went via Bristol, adding a lot of time to the journey, while the LSWR route from Waterloo was a lot more direct. Wags dubbed the former "the Great Way Round". The construction of two cut-off lines allowed the GWR to go via Westbury and Castle Cary.

I will cover the modern day condition of the route in my Chapter 6 post.

The GWR still had some broad-gauge track at 2,140 mm(7 ft 1⁄4 in) left that Brunel had favoured, but this would be finally eliminated in 1892.

Finally, Holmes is referencing the sport of fencing when he learns the cabbie has been given his name. The foil is the lightest of the three swords used in competitive fencing, such as the Olympics.

In an age before electronic fencing equipment, point scoring relied on the eyesight of the umpire... and the honesty of the competitions.

I was in my fencing club at university. I can't say I was that great. I preferred the epee, which doesn't have the priority rules...

[elektroskopik]

Billionaire on pace to become world’s first trillionaire by 2027, report says

Informa Connect Academy’s finding about the boss of electric carmaker Tesla, private rocket company SpaceX and social media platform X (formerly Twitter) stems from the fact that Musk’s wealth has been growing at an average annual rate of 110%. He was also the world’s richest person, with $251bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as the academy’s 2024 Trillion Dollar Club report began circulating Friday.

The academy’s analysis suggested business conglomerate founder Gautam Adani of India would become the second to achieve trillionaire status. That would reportedly happen in 2028 if his annual growth rate remains at 123%.

Jensen Huang, the chief executive officer of the tech firm Nvidia, and Prajogo Pangestu, the Indonesian energy and mining mogul, could also become trillionaires in 2028 if their trajectories hold. Bernard Arnault, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton boss and the world’s third-richest person with about $200bn, is on track to eclipse a trillion dollars in 2030 – the same year as Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta.

[shantitechnology]

Boosting Efficiency:  The Role of ERP Software in Modern Manufacturing Operations

In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, efficiency is not just a desirable trait; it's a necessity.  To stay competitive and meet the demands of the market, manufacturers must streamline their processes, optimize resource utilization, and enhance decision-making capabilities.  This is where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software steps in as a game-changer.  In this article, we'll delve into the pivotal role of ERP systems in revolutionizing manufacturing operations, particularly in India's thriving industrial sector.

Understanding ERP for Manufacturing Industry

ERP systems for manufacturing are comprehensive software solutions designed to integrate and automate core business processes such as production planning, inventory management, supply chain logistics, financial management, and human resources.  By consolidating data and operations into a unified platform, ERP empowers manufacturers with real-time insights, facilitates collaboration across departments, and enables informed decision-making.

Streamlining Operations with ERP Solutions

In the dynamic environment of manufacturing, where every minute counts, efficiency gains translate directly into cost savings and competitive advantages.  ERP software for manufacturing offers a multitude of features that streamline operations and drive efficiency:

1.   Enhanced Production Planning:  ERP systems enable manufacturers to create accurate production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity.  By optimizing production timelines and minimizing idle time, manufacturers can fulfill orders promptly and reduce lead times.

2.   Inventory Management:  Efficient inventory management is crucial for balancing supply and demand while minimizing holding costs.  ERP software provides real-time visibility into inventory levels, automates reorder points, and facilitates inventory optimization to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.

3.   Supply Chain Optimization:  ERP solutions for manufacturing integrate supply chain processes from procurement to distribution, enabling seamless coordination with suppliers and distributors.  By optimizing procurement cycles, minimizing transportation costs, and reducing lead times, manufacturers can enhance supply chain resilience and responsiveness.

4.   Quality Control:  Maintaining product quality is paramount in manufacturing to uphold brand reputation and customer satisfaction.  ERP systems offer quality management modules that streamline inspection processes, track product defects, and facilitate corrective actions to ensure adherence to quality standards.

5.   Financial Management:  Effective financial management is essential for sustaining manufacturing operations and driving profitability.  ERP software provides robust accounting modules that automate financial transactions, streamline budgeting and forecasting, and generate comprehensive financial reports for informed decision-making.

6.   Human Resource Management:  People are the cornerstone of manufacturing operations, and managing workforce efficiently is critical for productivity and employee satisfaction.  ERP systems for manufacturing include HR modules that automate payroll processing, manage employee records, and facilitate workforce planning to align staffing levels with production demands.

The Advantages of ERP for Manufacturing Companies in India

India's manufacturing sector is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by factors such as government initiatives like "Make in India," technological advancements, and globalization.  In this dynamic landscape, ERP software plays a pivotal role in empowering manufacturing companies to thrive and remain competitive:

1.   Scalability:  ERP solutions for manufacturing are scalable, making them suitable for companies of all sizes – from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large conglomerates.  Whether a company is expanding its operations or diversifying its product portfolio, ERP systems can adapt to evolving business needs and support growth.

2.   Compliance:  Regulatory compliance is a significant concern for manufacturing companies in India, given the complex regulatory environment.  ERP software incorporates compliance features that ensure adherence to industry regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements, minimizing the risk of non-compliance penalties.

3.   Localization:  ERP vendors catering to the Indian manufacturing sector offer localized solutions tailored to the unique requirements of the Indian market.  From multi-currency support to GST compliance features, these ERP systems are equipped with functionalities that address the specific challenges faced by Indian manufacturers.

4.   Cost Efficiency:  Implementing ERP software for manufacturing entails upfront investment, but the long-term benefits far outweigh the costs.  By streamlining processes, optimizing resource utilization, and reducing operational inefficiencies, ERP systems drive cost savings and improve overall profitability.

5.   Competitive Edge:  In a fiercely competitive market, manufacturing companies in India must differentiate themselves through operational excellence and agility.  ERP software equips companies with the tools and insights needed to outperform competitors, adapt to market dynamics, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Choosing the Right ERP Software for Manufacturing

Selecting the right ERP solution is crucial for maximizing the benefits and ensuring a smooth implementation process.  When evaluating ERP software for manufacturing, companies should consider the following factors:

1.   Industry-specific functionality:  Choose an ERP system that offers industry-specific features and functionalities tailored to the unique requirements of manufacturing operations.

2.   Scalability and flexibility:  Ensure that the ERP software can scale with your business and accommodate future growth and expansion.

3.   Ease of integration:  Look for ERP systems that seamlessly integrate with existing software applications, such as CRM systems, MES solutions, and IoT devices, to create a cohesive technology ecosystem.

4.   User-friendliness:  A user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation are essential for ensuring widespread adoption and maximizing user productivity.

5.   Vendor support and expertise:  Select a reputable ERP vendor with a proven track record of success in the manufacturing industry and robust customer support services.

Conclusion

In conclusion, ERP software has emerged as a cornerstone of modern manufacturing operations, empowering companies to enhance efficiency, drive growth, and maintain a competitive edge in the global market.  For manufacturing companies in India, where agility, scalability, and compliance are paramount, implementing the right ERP solution can be a transformative investment that paves the way for sustainable success.  By harnessing the power of ERP, manufacturers can optimize processes, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth in the dynamic landscape of the manufacturing industry.

[ubsvillasblog]

Ratan Tata: A True Legend and Inspiration to Us

Rest in Peace, Ratan Tata: “A true legend who built more than an empire”

Ratan Tata is a name that echoes success, integrity, and philanthropy in India’s business world. Born in 1937, Tata’s journey is a testament to visionary leadership and humility. He took over the Tata Group, a 150-year-old conglomerate, in 1991 and transformed it into a global brand that now operates in over 100 countries. His leadership didn’t only focus on business growth but also emphasized ethics, innovation, and social welfare.

Under his tenure, Tata Group’s revenue grew exponentially, and acquisitions of global companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel marked India’s presence on the world map. Tata’s contributions didn’t end with the boardroom. His philanthropic initiatives, especially through the Tata Trusts, have impacted education, healthcare, and rural development. His guiding principle was that “business must have a purpose beyond profit,” a vision UBS Villas aligns with as we create homes that support communities and enrich lives.

One of Tata’s standout qualities is his ability to adapt to change while maintaining values. As businesses evolve in the digital age, Ratan Tata has invested in numerous startups like Paytm and Ola, proving that staying ahead of innovation is key to long-term success. At UBS Villas, we are inspired by this ethos — combining modernity with traditional values to craft homes that are future-ready.

Tata’s leadership extended beyond business to the realms of social impact. During his tenure, the Tata Group contributed billions of rupees to community initiatives. His philanthropic work focuses on improving the quality of life for millions of Indians, particularly in rural areas. Much like Tata’s commitment to societal upliftment, UBS Villas strives to contribute to the communities we serve, offering not just homes but opportunities for better living.

Another noteworthy aspect of Tata’s legacy is his emphasis on environmental sustainability. From supporting renewable energy initiatives to reducing the carbon footprint of his companies, Tata always had one eye on the future. UBS Villas shares this commitment by integrating sustainable practices into our projects, ensuring that our developments not only meet the needs of today but also contribute to a greener future.

In 2008, Tata Motors introduced the Tata Nano, the world’s most affordable car. It was a project driven by Tata’s desire to make safe, reliable transportation accessible to the masses. This sense of responsibility towards providing affordable yet high-quality products resonates deeply with UBS Villas. We aim to provide budget-friendly homes without compromising on quality, because we believe everyone deserves a home that reflects their aspirations.

Even after stepping down as chairman of the Tata Group in 2012, Ratan Tata’s influence remains pervasive in the business world. He continues to mentor young entrepreneurs and invest in promising startups. His wisdom and foresight continue to inspire new generations of leaders, just as we at UBS Villas strive to guide our clients in making life-changing investments in their future homes.

In summary, Ratan Tata is not just a business magnate; he’s a role model whose principles align with UBS Villas’ core values. His relentless pursuit of excellence, ethical business practices, and dedication to social welfare have inspired us to build homes that stand the test of time. As we move forward with our mission to create exceptional living spaces, we draw inspiration from Tata’s journey of perseverance, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.

At UBS Villas, we believe that much like Ratan Tata, who left an indelible mark on the world, we too can shape the future by creating homes that resonate with quality, sustainability, and community welfare. Join us as we build the homes of tomorrow, inspired by the legendary Ratan Tata.

[digitaldetoxworld]

Anil Ambani: Navigating Success and Challenges in India's Business Arena biography and career achievements

Anil Ambani biography and career achievements is an Indian businessman and a distinguished determine in the u . S .'s company global. Born on June 4, 1959, he is the more youthful brother of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and biggest shareholder of Reliance Industries. Anil Ambani is known for his role inside the Reliance Group, a conglomerate that spans a couple of sectors along with telecommunications, electricity, infrastructure, and monetary services. His adventure inside the commercial enterprise global is marked by using both sizable achievements and extraordinary challenges.

Early Life and Education

Impact of Anil Ambani’s leadership on Reliance Jio turned into born into a own family with a robust business background. His father, Dhirubhai Ambani, based Reliance Industries in 1966, which might develop to come to be certainly one of India's largest conglomerates. Anil Ambani pursued his education at Mumbai's well-known Kishinchand Chellaram College, where he earned his degree in Commerce. He then went on to study at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he acquired an MBA.

Career Beginnings and the Formation of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group

Anil Ambani role in transforming Indian telecommunications sector"started out his career operating in the own family enterprise, studying the intricacies of dealing with a big business enterprise. In 2002, following the death of Dhirubhai Ambani, the Reliance Group turned into divided among Anil and Mukesh Ambani. Anil Ambani obtained manage of the newly fashioned Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), which turned into hooked up to handle a number of industries.

Under Anil's management, ADAG improved rapidly into numerous sectors. The institution varied into telecommunications, with the release of Reliance Infocomm (now Reliance Jio). This mission revolutionized the Indian telecom region with its aggressive pricing and vast network coverage. It is vision helped position Reliance Jio as one of the leading telecommunications groups in India, gambling a vital function in making records services greater affordable and on hand to tens of millions of Indians.

Expansion into Power and Infrastructure

In addition to telecommunications, focused on strength technology and infrastructure improvement. Reliance Power turned into hooked up to faucet into the growing energy needs of India. The business enterprise undertook numerous ambitious projects, which include the improvement of coal-based electricity flowers and different power resources. Reliance Infrastructure, another arm of ADAG, centered on infrastructure development, inclusive of roads, airports, and metro structures.

These ventures have been part of Anil Ambani’s broader imaginative and prescient of contributing to India’s monetary increase by means of addressing critical infrastructure and electricity needs. His strategy concerned making an investment in big-scale tasks and leveraging the organization’s economic energy to power improvement throughout various sectors.

Financial Challenges and Restructuring

Despite the preliminary achievement, Anil Ambani and the ADAG confronted good sized economic challenges in the later years. The organization’s formidable growth brought about high ranges of debt, and international economic downturns impacted its operations. The corporation's financial troubles have been compounded via growing hobby quotes and economic slowdowns.

By the mid-2010s, ADAG became grappling with widespread debt and financial stress. This situation led to a sequence of restructuring efforts, along with asset income and attempts to renegotiate debt phrases. The institution struggled to maintain its previous boom trajectory, and several of its projects confronted delays and value overruns.

They monetary difficulties have been in addition exacerbated by using criminal and regulatory demanding situations. The organization turned into involved in diverse legal battles, which include issues related to company governance and regulatory compliance. These challenges affected the overall belief of ADAG and its monetary balance.

Legacy and Impact

Despite the economic problems, Anil Ambani’s contributions to India's business landscape remain noteworthy. His position in transforming the telecommunications area with Reliance Jio is a massive success. The creation of lower priced information offerings has had a profound impact on India's virtual economy, contributing to accelerated internet penetration and digital inclusion.

In the infrastructure quarter, ADAG’s investments in roads, electricity, and metro systems have contributed to the improvement of crucial infrastructure in India. These tasks have had a long-lasting effect on city development and financial boom in diverse areas.

It philanthropic efforts are also really worth mentioning. The Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation, hooked up via the Ambani family, has been concerned in diverse charitable sports, which include education, healthcare, and catastrophe comfort. The foundation’s initiatives purpose to cope with social problems and support underprivileged groups.

Recent Developments and Future Outlook

In current years, Anil Ambani and the ADAG have endured to awareness on restructuring and realigning their commercial enterprise operations. The organization has sought to streamline its portfolio, divesting from non-center assets and focusing on key areas of increase. Efforts to reduce debt and enhance monetary balance continue to be a concern.

Financial challenges faced by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group The broader monetary and enterprise surroundings in India, such as authorities rules and marketplace traits, will play a vital function in shaping the future of ventures. As the Indian financial system continues to conform, opportunities and demanding situations will emerge, influencing the strategic path of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.

[atimefordragons]

LAILA MAIN LAILA AISI HOON LAILA HAR KOI CHAHE MUHJSE MILNA AKELA

☾♔; March 17, 2024 ☾♔; 4:56pm ☾♔; sotd: What Jhumka? (from Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) ☾♔; cotd: Rani Chatterjee ☾♔; Thistle Grove Academy ☾♔; Storyboard/Important Connections

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: lyrics from "Laila Main Laila"

I've always sucked at making storyboard type sets, but YIKES. lol, whatever.

【 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 】

Laila is an heiress of 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 Industries, an Indian multinational conglomerate founded by Laila's great-grandfather, Thakur Raj Raichand, in the early 1950's after Partition. While the company has long since gone public, it is still majority owned by the Raichand Family, and they run every aspect of it. Now Mumbai (Bombay) based, the Raichand's originate from the state of Rajasthan where the family once owned a fairly large piece of land that was sold off when Laila's grandfather was young. After succeeding in Bombay, the land was repurchased, as well as much of the surrounding area and a large palace named Chandshah Haveli was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic architecture style.

Karshvar is the seven-story Raichand estate in Mumbai, located on Altamount Road (also known as Billionaires’ Row), the name of the estate comes from Zoroastrian mythology. The Avesta, the primary collection of religious texts in Zoroastrianism, describes seven Karshwar, climbs or zones, that organize the world into seven circles superimposed on top of one another, separated by waters, mountains, and forests. Until the completion of the Ambani’s Antilia, Karshvar was the most expensive private residence in the country, possibly the entire region, and yes, it is more expensive than their literal palace in Rajasthan (as an FYI, Antilia is the most expensive private residence in the world, as of 2014, might’ve been surpassed by now). However, Karshvar still claims the most ground floor square footage of the road.

The Raichand's are a relatively traditional family, certainly in western standards, though they are considered very progressive amongst other Desi's, having a very religiously mixed and accepting family, and very matriarchal family. Women have long held authoritative power over the family, though that has passed matrimonially, with the wife of each successive head of the family gaining that authority. Overall the Raichands are a Hindu family, however, their spouses have come from all over India and beyond, of varied faiths and sects, due to this, the Raichand’s also have large celebrations for holidays of multiple religions, obviously Hinduism, as well as Sikhism, Jainism, and Islam. Their biggest events are Diwali, Durga Puja, Vaisakhi, Navratri, Karva Chauth, Eid, the First and Last Iftars of Ramadan, and Holi. They also have a fairly large, but private, family only event for Raksha Bandhan.

Laila is not close to her maternal family at all, neither is her mother. She's asked about them a couple times before, but her mother doesn't have the best expression when talking about her family, so Laila stopped asking. If they want to know them, they can find them, it's not Laila's problem. She’s not even completely sure if her mom’s original last name is even Burakgazi, her parents have changed the story a few times, but have more or less stayed consistent that they met while her father was working. At one point the story was almost identical to the plot of the film Bang Bang!, wherein a RAW agent supposedly stole the Koor-i-noor diamond back from the British, something involving multi-national terrorists, and her mom being a bank teller caught in the middle after her dad hijacked her blind date, none of which made any sense, but it was a fun story.

【 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 】

𝓐𝓵𝓮𝔂𝓷𝓪 𝓑𝓾𝓻𝓪𝓴𝓰𝓪𝔃𝓲 & 𝓥𝓲𝓴𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 FC: Beren Saat & Hrithik Roshan

Mama aur Papa!

【 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 】

𝓨𝓸𝓰𝓮𝓼𝓱 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 & 𝓜𝓸𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓲 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 née Tiwari FC: Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bachchan

Dadaji aur Dadi (paternal grandparents, literally means grandpa/grandma, ji is a respectful suffix, not always used, and can be omitted based on the personal relationship or the situation).

Dadi does not have a favourite grandchild, she loves them all equally. She does, however, have a favourite child, and that is Veer. Papa and Auntie Riya do not like to talk about it.

【 𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐒 & 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 】

𝓥𝓮𝓮𝓻 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 & 𝓩𝓪𝓪𝓻𝓪 𝓠𝓪𝓭𝓻𝓲 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 FC: Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol

Tauji & Taiji

(if you see chacha, chachi in the set, no you don't. look, I'm a Bengali okay, not Indian, and in Bengali, there is no Tauji, your dad's brothers are all chacha)

Zaara is publicly referred to as “Zaara Bhabhi”, by netizens, Raichand Industries employees, and other industrialists, all of whom regard her as the true head of Raichand Industries, as even though she does not work in the company, Veer’s love for her and deference to her is well-known, and she has the last word on everything. Because of this she is often the target for schmoozing campaigns (though it doesn’t necessarily work, a lot of Laila’s judgey and stubborn personality comes from her).

𝓡𝓲𝔂𝓪 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 & 𝓡𝓪𝓱𝓾𝓵 𝓓𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓻𝓪𝓳 FC: Shilpa Shetty & Suniel Shetty

Phuphi (which Riya hates being called, so Auntie Riya instead), & Phuphaji

【 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐒 】

𝓨𝓪𝓼𝓱 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 FC: Varun Dhawan

Bhaiyah, also Bade Bhaiyah if with Vijay,

𝓩𝓸𝔂𝓪 𝓡𝓪𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭 FC: Alia Bhatt

𝓥��𝓳𝓪𝔂 𝓓𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓻𝓪𝓳 & 𝓟𝓪𝔂𝓪𝓵 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓪𝓲 FC: Kartik Aaryan & Kiara Advani

【 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 】

Aka the Mean Girls! They are so judgey and bitchy, and kinda ice cold. Very much alienate others by speaking in languages only the three of them will understand, usually Portuguese while in Dubai, and Arabic elsewhere. The three are neighbours, living in the same residential Skyscraper in Downtown Dubai, though all three's families have additional properties in Dubai, and with Kiran in particular, the Desai's have a villa right next to the Raichand one on the Palm Jumeirah. They also went to the same private school until Laila and Isabella started attending Thistle Grove.

𝓚𝓲𝓻𝓪𝓷 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓪𝓲 FC: Ananya Panday

𝓘𝓼𝓪𝓫𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪 𝓡𝓲𝓸𝓼 FC: Valentina Zenere

【 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 】

𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓪 𝓚𝓪𝓹𝓸𝓸𝓻 FC: Suhana Khan

Definitely not OK and Sandi's daughter. (She is and I'm totally not making a bollywood "movie" of bollywood movies).

𝓛𝓪𝓻𝓪 𝓚𝓱𝓪𝓷 FC: Shanaya Kapoor

Do I think I'm being funny by flipping their filmi fam's? Yeah.

𝓚𝓪𝓽𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓪 𝓚𝓪𝔃𝓲 FC: Mimi Keene

Kat is Payal and Kiran’s second cousin (probably), her paternal grandmother, Rashmi, is the sister of Yogesh Raichand’s best friend and Payal and Kiran’s grandfather, all three (Yogesh and the Desai siblings) grew up together, Rashmi and Yogesh even dated with talks of marriage until he met Mohini. Rashmi eventually married Kat’s paternal grandfather, and the couple moved to London for his work. A couple years younger than the Emirati trio, Kat lived most of her life in the UK, until her parents company moved them to their Dubai offices, and she built a closer relationship with Kiran and joined her friend group. Having grown up abroad, Kat’s Hindi isn’t great, though she can understand the gist of what is being said, her Arabic is far more fluent.

𝓐𝓷𝓽𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓪 𝓓𝓮𝓿𝓻𝓮𝓾𝔁 FC: Meghan Roche

Kat’s cousin-in-law (I do not know why I’m asoiaf noble housing this situation),

𝓐𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓷 𝓜𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓸 𝓡𝓸𝓳𝓪𝓼 FC: Manu Ríos

A new addition to the Emirati gang, Aarón joined the friends after moving to Dubai following his mother’s marriage to Siddharth Singhania, and making him the younger step-brother of Vikram Singhania, both of whom are part of the Raichand generational family friends group. Senior Singhania being a close friend of Veer, Vikrant, and Riya, while Vikram is besties with Yash and Zoya.

【 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 】

I am very normal and not creating 80 thousand additional relationships.

𝓢𝓪𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓪 𝓡𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓱𝓪𝔀𝓪 FC: Kriti Sanon

A slightly more distant cousin (second I think, don’t ask me), Samara is the granddaughter of Yogesh Raichand’s youngest sister, Sriti. Samara grew up primarily in Delhi with her paternal family, but often celebrated religious holidays with the Raichands.

𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓶 𝓑𝓪𝓴𝓼𝓱𝓲 FC: Pooja Hegde

Vijay's cousin, daughter of one his dad's sisters. Studied at the University of Orléans (Université d'Orléans)

【 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 】

This is literally for me because I’m losing track of all the notable Families affiliated with the Raichands and their histories. I keep expanding my family tree, and forgetting things I don’t put in the bio sections. Laila took keeping things in the family too literally, by her I mean me, but literally everyone mentioned up there is bound in her family tree through one method or another, even got Is in there cause I decided that her half-brother is Laila’s eventual endgame. Far in the future, cause he a lot older (like red flag), so he doesn’t show up now, it’ll be creepy if he does.

Desai’s, friendship dates back to before even Yogesh, the Desai’s were heavily involved in establishing Raichand Industries, and outside of the Raichand family, own the most shares of RaiI, in the current generation, Vijay (grandson of Yogesh) and Payal (granddaughter of Dushant) are engaged. Yogesh once dated Dushant’s sister with semi-serious marriage talks, but forgot all of that after meeting Mohini, so that was awkward and dramatic. Lol Dadaji is a slut.

Khan & Kapoor filmi fam’s, friendship from the Veer/Vikrant/Riya generation, very thinly veiled references to bollywood things for my enjoyment. This Khan and Kapoor branch are also connected to each other, I think they are cousins by descent, while the Raichand connection is through a marriage, oh wait, the Raichand connection is even further away, cause it’s through the Dhanraj’s marriage! So at most, Vijay’s something, something cousins, but not Laila, Zoya, or Yash’s.

Singhania, frienship from Veer/Vikrant/Riya generation, but working relationship from Yogesh’s era

Churail dadi/nani

[kemetic-dreams]

The writer, O. Dave Allen is a community activist and political commentator

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, January 25, 2022 - We the Jamaican people are at risk of becoming slaves again. We are a country with   95% African people. It’s a fact that the majority of the African population is at the bottom of the economic pyramid while the 5% at the apex are the minorities who control the economy. We all know that the economy is the superstructure that determines everything else, we also know that those who control the economy rules the country. It is time for majority rule.

When the Chinese were commandeering the local retail and distributive business, it was of little concern to the traditional moneyed class.  Their long held sense of security is now threatened by the fact that the Chinese have cornered the retail business and have accumulated untold millions, buttressed by unaccountable billions of dollars of dubious origin with an insatiable and avaricious appetite of the tiger spreading their tentacles devouring  all that is in its path.

There is an insidious war that is being waged by the Chinese business interest that will undermine all and every local Jamaican business. We are not here dealing with the compliant Chinese shopkeepers of yesteryears; but a contrived network, led by the Chinese State to dominate and control the Jamaica economy with Montego Bay as the entry point, bolstered by the powerful Association of Chinese Enterprises in Jamaica (ACEJ), a non-profit organization. 

This mega conglomerate is akin to the Dutch East India Company (The Dutch East India Company historically a military-political-economic complex rather than a pure trading or shipping company).

Can you imagine the consequences when the Chinese would have established their own bank and  formal financial intermediaries?

Recently China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), was awarded the Government of Jamaica funded US$274.5-million Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project, which includes the rehabilitation of Barnett Street and West Green Avenue, as well as the construction of the Long Hill bypass and a drainage study of the Montego Bay bypass area is also to be conducted under the project.

This catalysis project strengthens the presence of the Chinese in Jamaica and serves as beachhead in Montego Bay to supplant the hegemony of the United States of America in Jamaica and make a mockery of the Monroe Doctrine as they pursue endless war at distant shores.

The Montego Bay perimeter road is funded by the Jamaican taxpayers and as such there is no justifiable reason why this contract should have been awarded to any overseas contractors.

The government has a duty not only to provide physical infrastructure but also to effectively use our taxpayer’s money to build our social capital and to strengthen the capacity of our human resource. 

We have developers, engineers, contractors and consultants with more than adequate competencies to develop the Montego Bay Development Road.  Our local professionals have demonstrated the capacity to execute and manage major projects as exemplified by the work carried out by Jamaican professionals on the Northern Coastal Highway. 

In the recent Andrew Holness cabinet reshuffle the Hon. Homer Davis was appointed to head the Office of the Prime Minister West. This is no accident, but a strategic move to ensure the orderly integration of the Chinese into western Jamaica.

Minister Davis and Former Mayor of the City of Montego Bay enjoys more than cordial relationship with the Montego Bay Chinese community with numerous visits to China during his tenure in office.  With the support of the Chinese Dr. Horace Chang remains the most powerful member of the Holness’ Cabinet.  

While Bishop O’Neil Russell, and others may be disappointed in the reappointment of Dr. Horace Chang as Minister of National Security, they missed the bigger picture that Chang has consolidated his power base with the appointment of his Deputy General Secretary and his protégé Homer Davis as head of OPM West and the ostensible Emissary of the Chinese community, the new power base in Montego Bay.

To those who sing praises of Homer’s appointment, are living in a fool’s paradise. It is not about you, it is about the Chinese work permits and citizenship, building approvals, the clearance of their goods at the wharf and importantly their security. Homer Davis as a conduit who will ensure that the JLP is fully funded to win the next elections.

There will be a seismic shift in business activities back to the old city of Montego Bay. This regeneration started with Harmony Park, the building out of the downtown Montego Bay Waterfront District and soon the regentrification of the urban centre. 

Finally, Who gave the Chinese the permit to dump the wetland and mangrove swamp at Reading to construct the multi story, multi family, high end, Chinese enclave. According to the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation the “project will open new areas to the south of Montego Bay for development and expansion, giving access to lands for housing development.”

But will our local developers; Gore, Moe, Azan, WICHON be beneficiaries of the development opportunities.

odamaxef@yahoo.com

China's Silk Road to Montego Bay, “Turn Them Back” ! says O Dave Allen (wiredja.com)

[coasthq]

[ A SINGLE PACKAGE HAS BEEN DELIVERED. INSIDE IS A LETTER FROM THE PROFESSOR THAT READS ]

hello  and  good  morning  libertalia  ! 

is  the  humidity  here  in  india  treating  you  well  ?  for  me  mumbai  has  been  an  absolute  whirlwind  of  excitement  and  adventure  !

the  chaos  of  the  bustling  streets  is  mesmerizing.  honking  horns,  colorful  saris,  and  the  scent  of  street  food  filling  the  air�� create  a  symphony  of  sensations  that  is  uniquely  mumbai.  i  beg  you  all  to  try  pav  bhaji  or  panni  puri  at  any  of  the  local  food  stands.  the  culinary  scene  is  unforgettable.

the  people  here  are  incredibly  warm  and  welcoming.  connecting  with  the  locals  has  allowed  me  to  earn  a  firm  insight  about  their  lives  and  cultures. one  family  was  kind  enough  to  extend  an  invitation  to  their  daughter's  wedding.  enclosed  in  this  package  you  will  find  the  invitation  as  well  as  a  short  description  of  the  bhavnani  family.

the  bhavani's  kindness  is  an  extension  of  my  own.  though  i  understand  their  wealth  may  make  your  mouth  water  more  than  the  pav  bhaji  i  mentioned  earlier  ;  i  expect  all  of  you  to  act  on  your  best  behavior.  no  thievery  ,  no  scams.  but  alas  the  warning  may  be  mere  words  to  you  all.

signed, the professor.

[   UNDERNEATH  THE  LETTER  IS  A  RED  BOX  CONTAINING  INDIAN  SWEETS  AND  A  GOLD  ACCENTED  WEDDING  INVITATION.  IT  READS  ]

please  join  us  at  a  reception  to  celebrate  the  wedding  of  DIMPLE  &  VIKRAM  

FRIDAY  22ND  SEPTEMBER  2023  

8:00  PM  ONWARDS

HOSTED  AT  THE  BHAVNANI  ESTATE,  MUMBAI

[  THE  LAST  ITEM  IN  THE  PACKAGE  IS  A  DOSSIER  OF  THE  BHAVNANI  PATRIACH  ]

AKSHAY  BHAVNANI  is  an  indian  billionaire  businessman  who  is  currently  the  chairman  of  assurance  industries.  assurance  is  a  multinational  conglomerate  that  deals  in  energy,  petrochemicals,  natural  gas,  retail,  and  more.  they  are  the  largest  public  company  in  india  earning  a  net  income  of  $9.2  billion.  akshay  inherited  the  business  after  his  father's  passing  in  1996.  since  then, assurance  has  found  itself  in  multiple  controversies.  most  recently,  they  are  being  investigated  for  stock  manipulation,  criminal  conspiracy,  and  corruption.

akshay's  only  daughter  dimple  will  be  marrying  vikram  singh  at  his  multi-million  dollar  estate  right  here  in  mumbai.  guarded  well,  the  bhavnani  estate  is  littered  with  priceless  artifacts,  art,  and  jewels.  while  none  of  which  are  useful  in  finding  avery's  treasure,  they  are  just  as  appetizing  for  those  in  search  of  treasure.

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION.

welcome to our first event ! we kept it simple as this event is meant for our characters to get to know each other ; as well as establish where our characters are at the moment.

the event is a formal event. all characters should be dressed to reflect that. unlike western weddings , the bride will be dressed in red. not white. your character should refrain from wearing red !

our event will begin when in character interactions do on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND @ 12:00 PM PST.

all event starters should be tagged: at:eventone

if you'd like to post your characters outfits: at:outfits

the event will last FIVE DAYS. it officially ends on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH.

[indizombie]

Businesses close to Modi and his political circle have done especially well. The most prominent examples are Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries and the Adani Group, conglomerates that reach into numerous areas of Indian life. Their combined market power has grown gigantic in recent years: The flagship stocks of each company are worth about six times more than they were when Modi became prime minister. Some smaller companies have been the target of high-profile raids by tax-enforcement agencies. "If you’re not the two A’s” — Adani or Ambani — it can be treacherous to navigate India’s regulatory byways, said Arvind Subramanian, an economist at Brown University who served under Modi’s government as chief economic adviser from 2014 to 2018. "Domestic investors feel a little bit vulnerable,” he added.

Alex Travelli, ‘India is chasing China’s economy. Something is holding it back’, Japan Times

[nyasialiveshere]

I'm tired of this, a lil whitewashing is still too much hollywood is suddenly caring about talent and ability whenever it comes to accurately casting poc characters. They are allergic to casting fully ethic people. I hate it cause I love the show so much but how is this better than what m night did? I am older and have higher standards than i did as a kid until people stop feeding into pandering and giving in whenever there's a few characters appropriately casted they will keep poc's as the side characters villains and continue to cast lighter skinned people as the heros and darker more ethnic people as the villain. Like netflix always takes a huge L when it comes to that, they only cast correct when they cater to specific audiences and usually there is some objectification they are becoming the new disney for me. Urban on the weekends suburbs monday through through friday. Which is cool but why adapt something based on ancient asia if you don't want to cast as accurate as possible. It's not too hard they just have an agenda to push. I've given up on conglomerate companies ever doing the right thing it will always be a catch. Nothing I can do but I can just start ignoring it cause they aren't trying as hard as they say they are. Flashback to everyone bullying the girl who wanted to be katara, its colorism and its ugly and being that this is the second time this has happened I feel like maybe it was the intentiom all along to create a series built of asian mythology to have a cast full of lighter skinned characters play the heros and the most ethic people in the cast are the villains...like I'm greatful for the message of the show but I'm saddened there was never any intention to bring people who it belongs to into the fold. The intention should be for young children all around the world to look and see that darker skinned heros exist all over the world and don't exist only in one racial group. I'm glad they are confronting the gender imbalance present in the show and taking the focus off romance though. Netflix makes too much money for this though. Hollywood makes too much money for this. It's also about colonialsm but I'm guessing they will try and tone that message down because most of hollywood money is ran off of colonialism.

M night shamalan casting the fire nation colonist as indian when india was colonized by great britan makes it clear whoever is funding these movies don't want kids seeing citizens of countries that actually actively colonized various parts of the world as villains. But they will happily cast imperialist china and japan as the villain something they have always been happy to do to take the heat off of them. Which seems to be why the fire nation actors are clearly ethinically asian while the heros are ambigious looking.

Dune is another movie doing a very similar thing but thats so borijg I don't even care to talk about it.

Its very strategic and personally I love blind casting but its clear its only blind when its convient.

[nilnether]

Company Property

I've bee listening to this again thinking how perfectly it describes RDA and how it most likely works. And how it treats the people who we saw dying en masse working for it. Even of they only hire the worst I doubt they signed up to be slaughtered to finance RDA expansion.

The song is about a different hypercapitalist entiry abusing people but I suppose one evil space conglomerate is just like another. After all they are all in the race to the bottom line with the likes of the East India Company.

This is exactly how the RDA is getting people to come to Pandora and die defending corporate assets and revenue streams

Welcome to space. What were you expecting? It’s a dangerous place. Thank you for investing.

Monsters that can eat you in one bite and locals with arrows as long as you. I hope you enjoy being cannon fodder.

Just ten short years to a new frontier Snooze as you cruise and you’ll wake up here! You’ve been trapped in that ship for an awful long time So perhaps you have simply forgot what you signed

Wake up from cryo to be reminded that this isn't a job you can quit. Just think of the numbers of RDA soldier we saw dying in the A2 movie. Wonder if they knew what was waiting for them when they sign up.

Honestly? Did you not read the colony policy? That defines you as company property? That waivers your say in autonomy? The conglomerate’s got you in lock and key

You belong to the company now. I suppose this is especially true for Recoms. They never owned themselves. They wouldn't be able to afford to.

We put the dollar back into idolatry If you’re upset you can rent an apology We are a family forged in bureaucracy No I in ‘team’ but there’s con in ‘economy’

Con in economy. Dollar in idolatry.

Were you expecting adventure? Were you hoping for fun? My friend you’re indentured And pleasure’s exempt from your tenure

...

If you’d rather drop dead that’s fine But you know that dropping down dead bears a fine So you do your job, I’ll do mine I gotta meet a six foot deep bottom line 

And not even death frees you from your debt. RDA even offers you the opportunity to work for it after death. If you're useful.

...

The secrets of the universe and all the worlds to be explored But our dreams are back on earth and now the work is our reward

Maybe you bought into the ideals of exploring other words and saving Earth?

And you’ll be grateful for seats at the table Though it dips at one end and the bench is unstable You may waste your days but at least you were able To pay off your grave since we leased you your cradle

But the company will never play fair. Please die at the end of your depreciation period. Thank you.

Be faithful and pray we’ll repay what you invest Behave as you slave for humanity’s interest On account that you’re all on account   and we’re quickly amounting humanity’s interest

So they can get fair return on their investment. It's for humanity's interest (paid out to shareholders only)

[nuinindia2023]

Day Three

After such a wonderful day exploring Mumbai, we all woke up to grab some breakfast at the hotel before our first official class. At 10 am, we began our class going over our schedule in India - where we are going, when our classes are, etc. 

Prof. showing us a map of India including where we've been.

Then, we had the amazing Kurush Dalal, the Director of the School of Archaeology at Instucen Trust, come in and give us a lecture on Indian Mythology. He began by giving us an overview of the religions in India along with the common Gods/stories in each religion. From there, he switched it up and told us about how religion was used as an advertising technique. From unpacking certain controversies to successes by companies, Prof. Kurush was a true storyteller and helped us to understand India's religion a lot better!

Kurush Dalal beginning his lecture on Indian Mythology. Following our lecture, we had about an hour to freshen up and grab some lunch before leaving to Landor and Fitch - the largest brand transformation company in the world! We hopped in 4 Ubers to head over to their amazing office where they welcomed us in with lots of food - McDonalds sandwiches, samosas, and jalebi. 

Ronita Mukherjee introducing Landor and Fitch!

Ronita Mukherjee gave us an extremely in-depth presentation of what Landor and Fitch has done previously such as their work for FedEx, Pepsi, Coke, etc. After signing our NDAs, we dived into our assignments - the case that we are going to present to Landor and Fitch in approximately 10 days. And yes, they are actual cases that they are currently working on! After brainstorming ideas for our project, we headed back to the hotel. Here is us waiting for the ubers along with a very cute plant we saw!



After getting back to the hotel, we all either ran to our rooms or worked in the lobby to get started on our presentation on the major family conglomerates in India or the case study on Snacko. For dinner, Snehaa and I (Sonia) ordered room service so that we could spend the next couple hours working on our presentation Now, it's time to sleep so that we can be ready for our Shopper's Stop visit in the morning. See you tomorrow!

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Experience the beauty of nature at Krisumi Waterfall Suites in Gurugram

Krisumi Waterfall Suites is a residential project located in Sector 36A, Gurugram, India. The project is a joint venture between Krishna Group, a real estate company based in India, and Sumitomo Corporation, a Japanese conglomerate. The project offers luxury apartments with a view of the Aravalli Range and a 35-feet tall artificial waterfall. The apartments are available in configurations of 2 BHK, 3 BHK, and 3+1 BHK. The project also offers a range of amenities such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, gymnasium, and landscaped gardens. Krisumi Waterfall Suites aims to provide a luxurious living experience to its residents while maintaining a balance between Japanese craftsmanship and Indian artistry. The project is located in close proximity to the National Highway-8, the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, and the Dwarka Expressway, making it easily accessible from different parts of Gurugram and Delhi

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Rajeev Jhawar, the Iron Man Whose Commitment Framed the Crown for Usha Martin

UML seems to return high profits in FY 2022-23: Results gained for Rajeev Jhawar’s innovative business practices

Over the last 60 years, Usha Martin have been able to establish themselves as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wire rope. Their multi-units and diversified portfolio of products, coupled with superior quality products and services have enabled them to emerge as a globally trusted brand. For Usha Martin, the path to sustainable growth was long. The management with the exemplary support of Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin constantly tried out innovative business practices. Rajeev Jhawar took initiatives to diversify the customer base of Usha Martin by venturing into the international markets, moving up the value chain and fully integrating its business process to maximize stakeholder value.

Speaking about the increase in exports of Usha Martin’s products, Rajeev Jhawar explained, “our focus on increasing exports by increasing market penetration in newer geographies bore dividends, as our revenue from exports on consolidated basis grew from Rs.1034.26 Crore to Rs.1366.24 Crore in the last financial year, an increase of 32.10%”. The net standalone profit of UML also saw over 7 per cent growth to Rs 45.09 crore during the quarter that ended September 2022. The company had clocked a net profit of Rs 42.05 crore in the same period a year ago.

Rajeev Jhawar and his team at Usha Martin Limited is planning on the expansion of the company into newer geographies and also on rate of their capacity building to increase revenue generation. The strong foundation built by Rajeev Jhawar is where Usha Martin grows to become a huge tree. “We are in the process of expanding our capacities for rope production, focusing on high-end ropes, specialized wires and also LRPC. We have capital expenditure planned to the tune of approximately Rs.285 Crore and expect to complete our expansion programme over the next 12-15 months”, Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin had said.

Started in 1961 in Ranchi, Jharkhand as a wire rope manufacturing company, today the Usha Martin Group is a Rs. 3000 crore conglomerates with a global presence. The group has set new standards in the manufacture of wire rods, bright bars, steel wires, specialty wires, wire ropes, strand, conveyor cord, wire drawing and cable machinery. With continuous growth in both the domestic and international markets, Usha Martin, the Group’s flagship company has emerged as India’s largest and the world’s Second largest steel wire rope manufacturer.