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The article discusses low interests for undergoing business management research by over 4000 business schools operating in India. It mentions that only 36 research paper got published in leading journals between 2009 to 2012 which is far less when compared with business schools of other country. It reports lack of government funding as well as shortage of faculty members to be responsible factor for disinterest towards business research.

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.

The article focuses on a white paper on black money presented by Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. The author comments that the white paper does not provide any solution regarding black money and gives mere information related to generation of it. It also contains quotes by Salman Khurshid, Union Law Minister, Subramanian Swamy, National President of Janta Party and T.V. Mohandas Pai, chairman of Manipal Universal Learning regarding black money.

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

The article offers information on the wealth out of waste (WOW) program launched by ITC Ltd. in India, in April 2007. It says that the program shows how inculcating a simple habit of segregating waste and increasing the level of recycling garbage can benefit a company, society, and the country. Households put solid wastes in a bag provided by the company, while kitchen and wet wastes are kept separately. After collecting the recyclable waste, WOW's team sends it to ITC's reprocessing plants.

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 reports business developments in India. Three million people are employed in the diamond industry. The government is hoping to have one million carbon-free hydrogen vehicles to have on Indian roads by 2020. 148 million tons of cement were produced in 2006. 7.2 million tons is the total annual domestic demand for paper.

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 focuses on the security features in a Rs 500 note of India, which can help in identifying fake currency. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has estimated that the value of counterfeit Indian currency detected in 2007-2008 increased by 137 percent. The vertical band on the right side of a Rs 500 note contains a latent image of the denomination in numeral. In a genuine note, the numeral 500 in the centre is printed in color-shifting ink.

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

The article reports on the issue regarding the positive net worth for April 2006- 2007 by the Dunlop India. Information revealed that Rs 151.82 crore had in positive net last 2006. The company had transferred its part to associate companies instead of selling the real estate assets to a third party including Dunlop Properties and Bhartiya Hotels. Moreover, Dunlop plans to develop Rs 400 crore through debt and equity.

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 reports that India Today Group is planning to launch a mainstream English daily in partnership with Associated Newspapers Ltd. This partnership will include equity participation by Associated Newspapers within India's current laws on foreign ownership in media. Aroon Purie, Chairman of India Today Group said that they have for some time felt an opportunity for a new English language daily newspaper.

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 presents information on the growing numbers of business newspapers in vernacular language in India. Recently, several English business dailies including "The Economic Times," "Business Standard" launched their Hindi and Gujarati editions. Tarun Nigam, an executive director at Starcom, said that while the vernacular language newspapers have got good response from advertisers, the advertising rate difference between English and vernacular language newspapers will not diminish.

The article focuses on the launch of various vernacular language business newspapers in India. The business newspaper "Economic Times" has introduced its Hindi language edition. The newspaper "Business Standard" launched its Hindi and Gujarati language editions in the year 2008. According to Ashish Bagga, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the firm Living Media India, increasing literacy in the country has been responsible for these developments.

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 offers information on the fund raising initiatives of Microfianance institutions (MFIS) in India. It states that MFIS have been able to raise funds through non-convertible debentures (NCDS), commercial paper and securitasation of loan receivables. Moreover, MFIS has also resorted to portfolio buyout to raise funds.

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 discusses the history of Indian firm Century Textiles & Industries Ltd. It states that the company, which was established in 1897 by Nowrosjee N. Wadia, has survived in the business field for over 100 years. It also cites the move of the firm to diversify beyond textiles into cement in 1973 contributing to 40% of its existing corporate revenues.

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 reports on the phase out of all paper airline tickets in India starting June 1, 2008. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents over 240 airlines, sets deadline for full conversion of paper airline tickets into electronic ticketing. According to IATA figures, the cost of a paper ticket is 10 times that of an electronic ticket.

The article reports on the pension plan reform which was stated in the study paper developed by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)-KMPG International company. The FICCI-KMPG paper aims to address international investment in pension portfolio. The paper's other concerns include reform in the private sector, the right of participants to choose different plans, record keeping must be performed by multiple players, and the participation of distribution channels.

The article offers the author's insight on the launch of the newspaper "Dainik Bhaskar" from Bhaskar Group in Gujarat, India. He states that the newspaper entered the market after it gained a proven consumption pattern and revenues from advertisers. He mentions that the newspaper's content was shaped through the readership survey and consumer research conducted by the company.

The presents information on a windmill manufacturing company of the Chennai, India -based Khemka family, The family ventured in various sectors from cement , paper to textiles and agrofoods. Headed by Madhusudan Khemka, the windmill maufacturing company flourished and served as an incubation ground for a few who would later make it big in the wind energy sector. However, Khemka quit the group in 1997 following differences with his uncle, Raviprakash Khemka and focused on a small BPO unit.

The article focuses on the increasing trend of hotel chains in India to develop environment friendly buildings. It mentions about the establishment of Asia's first environmental friendly hotel the Orchids by Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd. and discusses the benefits of sustainable measures like use of recycled paper, and reflective coating on roof. Other environmental friendly methods include use of heat generated by air conditioners for heating water, and development of water treatment plants.

The article forecasts the economic condition in India for 2010-2011. Despite the rising performance of the country's industrial production, several crucial sectors that have a weightage of some 40 per cent in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) have not experienced the benefits of the government's economic incentives. Several crucial sectors in the country include food and beverages, petroleum, and leather.

The article reports on the opportunities facing fixed income investors concerning the growth of interest rates in the bond market in India. The Reserve Bank of India has announced an increase rate by 25 basis points to 7.75% with 50 basis points on fixed income deposits. It states that investing in short-term debts offers an advantage for investors to generate high profits Short-term bond funds include government securities and fixed maturity plans which show positive returns.

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 news briefs as of June 24, 2012. A new command has been invented by Cambridge University which will delete words and images printed on the paper using laser light. The World Bank is funding a project worth 800 crores to widen the Cuttak-Chandabali road in Odisha but now has held back the money due to failure of land acquisition by the state. A California-based private company, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. launched a spacecraft for the first time on May 22, 2012.

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.