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The article focuses on Vaspar Green Technologies, a Bangalore firm which produces honeycomb paper. Though used in the West for packaging, M. S. Naren created a cheaper machine which manufactures the product using manual labor. The result is a material that can be used for furniture and low-cost housing as well, when reinforced with other materials. The company already has contracts with local companies and even Walmart to supply cheaper packaging. Prototype houses are available in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Naren said all types of paper can be recycled.

The article covers various issues in India as of June 2009. Bodhi Art Gallery director Sharmishta Ray is showing the exhibition "Tracing Time," which features paperworks by Indian artists. Starting May 25, the young and committed dancers will perform at Unbound Beats of India festival at the Indian Habitat Centre. The Devarattam dance form is cited as one of the dance styles suffering from declining information and support.

A reprint of the article "Bihar: Leaked BSSC question papers were being sold for Rs 5 lakh apiece, shows probe" is presented.

A review is offered for the Haziq and Mohi Rare Book Suppliers Buyers and Exports shop in Hyderabad, India.

The article discusses documents released by India's military chief's on joint doctrine and subsequent criticism by military analysts.The critics say that the doctrine lacks clearly defined national security strategy and looses its effectiveness in the absence of implementation of key reforms that could help the ability of the army, air force and the navy to operate efficiently.Chief of Defence Staff is yet to be appointed which is a crucial problem for carrying out the agenda in the doctrine.

The article focuses on the conducting of examination for the class 10th and 12th students by the Central Board of Secondary Examination in India. Topics discussed include recent paper leak which turned into a political issue, forcing all students to re-answer that examination, effect of discontinuing the multiple set question paper method, and challenge of weeding out unscrupulous elements such as insider complicity, and reconsidering the distribution, storage and collection of answer papers.

The article offers information on the media barons Mahendra Mohan and Sanjay Gupta from India.

The article reports on the possibility that the heads of state of Uttar Pradesh are trying to hide documents related to the Babri Masjid proceedings in an attempt to mislead the Indian Supreme Court. It states that one of the documents contains a message from former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, urging someone to remove the statues of Lord Rama from the Ayodhya mosque. S.A. Siddiqui, who represents advocates of the mosque, believes that such documents were hidden, since they prove the site was originally a Moslem place of prayer, and not a Hindu one.

The article reveals the truth about the funds sanctioned by the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Predesh governments in India, to states for drought relief in Bundelkhand region. According to the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), the amount includes additional central assistance and central schemes. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Planning Ashwani Kumar mentions the lower spending of the state governments compared to what has been allocated to them.

The article discusses the black money white paper presented to the Indian Parliament. The author relates the attempt of Jaswant Singh to compare the white paper to a bikini, that if used properly could have been flattering for the white paper on black money. According to the author, the white paper does not reveal anything while concealing everything vital, unlike a bikini, a sign that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may continue to miss its target.

The article offers information on various professions in India. It focuses on chartered accountancy, cost and works accountancy, and company secretariship. The author considers these professions as the legs of an accounting world's tripod. He provides backgrounds on these professions and their job functions. He also offers information on what students should do to be in those professions.

The article discusses the efforts by various organizations as of early August 2014 to call for reforms in the civil services examination in India that is being administered by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The main proponent of the reform movement is the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing party of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The opinions of Minister of State Jitendra Singh and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the developments are also cited.

The article reports that Telengana education authorities in India has asked the Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) board to permit five schools in the state to re-evaluate the papers of the students who were given zero marks in internal assessment exams. It mentions that 24 teachers were suspended by Telengana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. It mentions that SSC allotted 80 marks to written exam and 20 for internal assessment.

The article highlights some unfortunate events involving Congress Party of India candidate Raj Babbar in 2014, including keeping up with the date and time given to him by the family priest for filing his nomination papers, and a video recording of his confrontation with Ghaziabad policemen.

The article offers tips on how to prepare for engineering entrance examinations in India. Students who wish to pursue a career in engineering need to demonstrate hardwork in order to gain an admission to several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country. They should start reviewing their knowledge in physics, chemistry, and mathematics and solve several quality problems. Recommended books for the examination are provided.

The article reports on a proposal made by the National Advisory Council (NAC) in India in 2011 concerning the need for legislative bills to go through public consultation prior to being presented before the Parliament. The proposal resulted from complaints received by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from civil society groups over several bills including the Communal Violence Bill, Whistleblowers' Bill, and Lokpal Bill. The legislative process mentions the submission of a Green Paper on major bills and policy pronouncements.

The article provides information on how to pass an English test in India, and cites the fate of some who failed in school exams. It presents advice from one student who received a perfect score for an Elective English paper who recommends reading only the list provided by the course syllabus, adhering to instructions and writing legibly. It describes some students who committed suicide when they failed various tests, including Yashwardhan Pokhriyal and Shefali Bhan.

The article provides information on passing India's civil services exam. It states that these are conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and are divided into three sections, a preliminary test in May, the main one in October, and a personal interview in April or May of the following year. It reports that the exams are considered among the most difficult, and cover a vast range of topics. Those taking them are advised to start off with subjects they can master quickly, before moving on to those they find more difficult.

The article discusses the historical documents in India that were missing or were prevented access by the authorities. Such documents include the records on Subhas Chandra Bose, particularly the 121 exhibits of the G. D. Khosla Commission, which investigated the controversy behind the death of the revolutionary leader. The other documents that were missing include the papers concerning the death of former Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Henderson Brooks Committee report on the performance of the Army during the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

The article discusses the achievements of Samir and Vineet Jain, media barons from India whose flagship papers are "The Times of India," "The Economic Times," and "Mumbai Mirror." They also head three television channels, 32 radio stations, profitable websites, a public relations company, and an outdoor advertising company. Moreover, Samir misses having Haridwar getaways while Vineet recalls his disco days.

The article reports on the plan of the Central Bank of India to replace paper currency with polymer notes. The central bank plans to introduce one billion pieces of 10 polymer notes in Rupees (Rs) in response of the seizure of large quantities of fake Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes. It provides an overview of the global tender launched by the bank in line with the plans. It outlines the advantages of polymer notes over paper currency.

The article features several influential people in Delhi, India. Café Style, an amalgamation of food, fashion and vintage automobiles, is owned and ran by brothers Chetan Malik and Mohit Malik. Haathi Chaap, a recycling company which makes paper out of elephant manure, is started by recycling enthusiast Mahima Mehra. Graphic novelist Sarnath Banerjee, described as the creator of India's first graphic novel, has two well-received graphic novels, namely, "Corridor" and "The Barn Owl's Wondrous Capers."

The article offers a look at several card designers in India and the card styles that are ideal for weddings. JJ and Joy Cards has introduced a labor-intensive method of producing cards. The expertise of Shantilal & Sons is screen printing. The move made by Monarch Greetings & Stationeries Pvt. Ltd. to offer quality wedding cards is also noted.

The article focuses on the Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India. It refers to theconvergence of past and present converge at the institute to create an ideal environment for students. It highlights a comment by P.S. Chani, head of the department of architecture and planning regarding the campus of the Department.

A review is offered for several retail stores set up by Indian designer Noopur Anita Balia located in India including the Artisan's Cottage houses, Pop Houses and Kalamkhush store.

Reviews are offered for several coaching centres in India including Allen Career Institute in Kota, Rajasthan, Vidyamandir Classes in Delhi and Vibrant Academy in Kota, Rajasthan.

This section offers news briefs on social and cultural events in the Indian state of Gujarat as of April 29, 2013. Clay pottery artist Neelma is offering throwing, hand building, and glazing lessons at her studio Happy Potter in Ahmedabad. Eco-friendly projects at the Clay Club in Gota are described, including the development of paper textiles. The Hindi play "Chalta Phirta Bambai," written and directed by Abhinay Banker will be staged at Ahmedabad's Darpana Academy of Performing Arts.

The article offers information on the civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. Large population in the country are preparing for the exam to take advantage of the opportunity to land a job in several government agencies. There are three levels of the exam which include general awareness, analytical ability, and mental disposition. Changes in the civil services main examination initiated by UPSC are discussed.

The article offers information on passing the Combined Admissions Test (CAT), which is required for those wishing to enter any of the Indian Institutes of Management's (IIM) schools. It states that the exams are not about cramming, but a form of mind game, requiring regular, consistent practice and proper time management skills. It advises examinees to keep up with current events, to read at least five to six diverse articles every day, and to learn 15 new words and idioms daily. It also advises taking regular mock tests, but cautions against burn out.

The article discusses the decision of the Indian government to continuously deny the public access to official documents. In 2009, various government ministries have denied requests for official documents on such issues as the Indian-Pakistani and India-China wars and the mole in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) during Indira Gandhi's term. It reports that many ministries are also violating the law that requires files older than 25 years to be declassified.

The article reports on the plan of the Indian government to make changes to its civil service examinations. The current system is said to require applicants to go through processes, such as passing the preliminary and main exams, and then an interview. Starting in 2011, the Union Public Service Commission plans to replace the civil services exam with a civil service aptitude test (CSAT), which has an optional and a general studies paper. The plan is to make entrance a more level playing field for all candidates, but some have accused it of being biased.

Ring out the old, ring in the new. Well, not so easy when it comes to laws. A raft of new regulations is coming. Do they make sense? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers news briefs from India. Topics discussed include ban on the running of 15 years old vehicles in Delhi imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), ban on the use of plastic bags, and ban on sales of loose cigarettes. It also mentions punishment to be given on burning plastics and leaves that add pollution according to NGT.

The article offers information on several laws related to environment in India. Topics discussed include ban on vehicles that are registered for more than 15 years by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Delhi, criminalization of burning of leaves and plastics by NGT, ineffective implementation of ban on plastic bags despite law ordered by the Supreme Court, and ban on sale of loose cigarettes.

The article discusses the aim of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (VMMC-SJH) to advance the field of medical education in India. According to principal Jayshree Bhattacharjee, the faculty at VMMC-SJH try to integrate social values in students' overall education. Students have also participated in several medical conferences at the national and international levels.

The article features the Hoozinc lifestyle store in Hyderabad, India, the "Diva Green - A Vegetarian Cookbook" from Chef Ritu Dalmia, and the Hand-to-Mouth concept from Truffles Cafe also in Hyderabad.

The article reports that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued its outcome report from its consultation paper on network neutrality. It mentions that TRAI's recommendations focus on direct forms of technical discrimination that telecom service providers could use to treat web content to favour their own monetary benefits over those of users. It presents information on initiatives taken by India for preventing rise of economic discrimination on the internet.

The article reports that the number of farmers who have applied for the loan waiver scheme introduced by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was much lower than the projected 8.9 million. Topics discussed include reasons for the fewer applicants including a requirement for applicants to furnish copies of their Aadhaar numbers, and the fact that land ownership in many farming families has not changed on paper.

The article discusses new documents which prove the complicity of yet more prominent Indian politicians in the 2G spectrum scandal as of October 2011. The "India Today" magazine claims the papers show that Union Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram acted with the help of others, and if proven, will require his resignation and jeopardize his United Progressive Alliance (UPA) party. A detailed bulletin of the scam's progression from 2008 till it unraveled in 2011, is presented.

The article discusses the ongoing investigations by the Indian Central Bureau of Intelligence (CBI) against S Tel for its alleged involvement in the 2G scam as of May 2011. A telecommunications firm, S Tel is accused of buying illegal 2G bandwidth allotment, according to a paper trail linking it to several organizations which participated in the disbursement of spectrum allocations without government consent. It reports that S Tel originally tried to sue the government for threatening to cancel its services, but later withdrew its claims.

The article reports that YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is facing a major challenge in the bypoll for the Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency in India, as several candidates named Y. Jaganmohan Reddy have also filed nominations papers for the bypoll.

The article focuses on wallpapers which are gaining popularity in India. According to Marshalls Wallpapers chief executive officer Mona Menon, wallpapers give the vibe and warmth that a painted wall cannot replicate, and the ease of installation, the quality and durability make it work for Indian interiors. The company provides patrons with a wide range by stocking up on leading labels like Marburg and Rasch from Germany and Belgium's Grand Deco and Omexco.

The article profiles India's top 25 women, the 25 most powerful professional women in the country. It outlines the achievements of Saina Nehwal, the national badminton champion. It relates the international business expansion of Parle Agro under chief executive officer (CEO) Schauna Chauhan Saluja, 34. It discusses the success of IVAX Paper Chemicals, the company that in 1988 introduced paper sizing chemicals to India, under the leader of 32-year-old Ashita Nawalgaria.

The article offers advice on the Indian Institute of Technology's Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) and the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). It states that for many, their career paths were already chosen by their parents while they were still children, so the pressure to pass these exams is high. It reports that the IIT-JEE is a six hour test, while the AIEEE is a three hour one, and are taken both online as well as offline, and in either English or Hindi. Besides an explanation of the exams, it advises relaxing to relieve stress.

The article discusses the Common Admissions Test (CAT) 2010, a new and improved computerized qualifications test for the Indian Institute of Management's (IIM) four branches throughout the country. It states that until 2009, the CAT used to be paper-based, but was replaced in that year with the Computer Based Test (CBT). The new system developed problems, however, failing to operate at 11 centers. The new system is reportedly better, with all the glitches resolved, and the tests will take place over 20 days instead of the original 10.

The article features academician Naman Ahuja from India, who teaches postgraduate students of Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of Arts and Aesthetics. Ahuja is the former curator of Indian antiquities at the British Museum in London, England. He is a fellow at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, and is currently working on the papers of Devi Prasad, a Gandhian potter who was involved in the international peace movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

The article features Ajit Joshi, district commissioner of Sonepat, Haryana and developer of Common Electoral Roll (CER), which replaced the paper records for India's voting process. It says that despite having a computer system in place, the country still used paper records which were time consuming and inefficient, which sometimes allowed people to vote twice. Joshi hired Persistent Systems to create a new program worth 95,000 rupees. With the new system, records can be entered in far less time and over 125,000 duplicate voters have been detected since.

The article focuses on an attack by Muslim extremists against college professor T. J. Joseph at Nirmalagiri Church in Ernakulam, India in July 2010. The attackers chopped his right hand and escaped within minutes. According to Muslim groups, the attack was to avenge Joseph's role in a question paper in March 2010 at Newman College in Thodupuzha, India, which allegedly insulted their religious sentiments. Before the attack, Joseph had been arrested and charged with inciting communal trouble.

The article reports that Mayawati has submitted her nomination papers for the 2007 legislative council elections in India with a total assets of 52 Indian rupees core.

The article reports on the failure of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in India to hold a regular examination. The commission has held a simultaneous examination for five pending batches in 2008. The Patna High Court announced that it set aside the results of 48th to 52nd preliminary tests over anomalies in the question paper. Former chief secretary A. K. Choudhary heads the BPSC.