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Partnership fostered under Smart City Initiative, envisages creation of future classrooms across the state India, June , 2017: Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh today announced a three-year partnership with IL&FS Education and Technology Services Ltd, a premier education partner of Google for Education, India to provide holistic education solutions including hardware, software, training and certification to schools in the city of Vishakapatnam. As a start, 31 schools are being enabled with this solution. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the India Foundation Day for Smart Cities Mission held in Visakhapatnam. The solution is in keeping with the Smart City mission to create internet-connected, future-ready classrooms. Google’s education offering enables students to learn using open web technologies including apps and interactive content. The future classroom lab setup blends the needs of a dig...

The 6th annual edition of HGH India is scheduled from July 4-6, 2016 at Bombay Exhibition Centre Mumbai, June , 2017 : HGH India 2017, the annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Gifts & Houseware is all set to bring Indian & International brands, manufacturers, and distribution partners together from 4 th -  6 th July for its 6 th edition at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India.  The trade show provides a focused marketing platform for designer, branded and mass produced goods, enabling the sellers to reach out to retailers, distributors and institutional buyers across India. The sourcing options and innovations in home textiles, home décor, houseware, and gifts category continue to grow at the HGH India 2017. The exhibition for the first time has added a new category of cleaning & hygiene products to their ever-growing list of exhibitors. HGH India 2016 had over 400 brands and received 25,140 high potential trade buyers ...

CaratLane , India's leading omni-channel jeweller has opened its 3rd store in Mumbai Metropolitan Region , at Infiniti Mall, Malad West. For a brand that’s on a mission to democratize access to jewellery, this store launch, the 19th in the country, is another step forward in expanding its retail footprint and making its jewellery more accessible. Situated at one of the most happening malls in the suburban area , this outpost of CaratLane - a Tanishq partnership, is designed to usher in a uniquely smart jewellery buying experience. “We are extremely proud to launch our second store in Mumbai which exudes an unrivalled aura. This store has a cosy decor, open door, bright setting and lots of warmth to offer, providing the perfect setting for a truly memorable jewellery buying experience. T he store also houses a Solitaire Corner and the virtual try-on 'magic mirror' for those 'just looking' moments. Our store here is a testament to our commitment to make...

  Mumbai: June, 2017: Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd. a leading financial services company in India today signed an exclusive agreement with DBS Vickers Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of DBS Bank, the largest bank of Southeast Asia, for sharing of knowledge, co-branding of research and its distribution to the global clients of DBS Vickers. The agreement that was signed today in Mumbai between DBS Vickers and Emkay would facilitate DBS Vickers to enhance its service offering to its clients, while enabling Emkay to expand its reach. The partnership would also involve Emkay and DBS Vickers to jointly organize, arrange and participate in events to showcase and market India Research Reports and India Equities. On this occasion, Mr. Krishna Kumar Karwa, Managing Director, Emkay Global said “We are excited about this partnership. Emkay’s equity research which is highly appreciated by its clients would now find a much wider audience base. Emkay ...

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is all set to be rolled out from July 1, 2017 as India’s biggest federal taxation reform. GST is an integrated tax which works on the concept of “ One Nation One Tax ”. The biggest benefit of GST implementation would be removal of cascading effect of multiple taxes and seamless flow of Input Tax credit. To facilitate small businessmen, traders, shopkeepers and public at large ICAI GST Sahayata Desks have been made operational by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) , on pro bono basis at all major cities. To begin with, GST Sahayata Desks will be made operational at approximately 200 locations through 5 Regional Councils, 163 Branches and 48 CPE Chapters of ICAI. The GST Sahayata Desks would be operational w.e.f May 28, 2017 till September 30, 2017 at PAN India level. The main objectives of setting up these Desks are to facilitate traders, small businessmen and public at large by. Creating basic awareness on GST (An...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was seized of five cases against Chartered Accountants who have been found advising/guiding in a manner encouraging money laundering during the currency Demonetisation period. The Board of Discipline (BOD) of ICAI, has completed its inquiry in four out of five cases and found the respective Chartered Accountants guilty having brought disrepute to the profession thereby violating the applicable provisions of the Chartered Accountants Act. After concluding inquiries in these cases, the BOD of ICAI has imposed the maximum penalty upon all four erring Chartered Accountants envisaged under the Chartered Accountants Act.   The Board, keeping in view the severity of the allegations, completed the proceedings in the shortest possible time and has awarded maximum penalty under the CA Act upon the erring Chartered Accountants,  highlighting that involvement of any Chartered Accountant in such activities...

CaratLane, India's leading omni-channel jeweller, launches Wonderland, their latest kid’s collection which is inspired from the wild. It features birds, fishes and animals that are enamelled in vibrant shades. Featuring 15 adorable animal characters, this collection is a fusion of lively colours that catch the eye. Beautifully crafted in 18 KT gold, it comprises of pendants and necklaces that are studded with diamonds and enamelled with bright colours like yellow, green and pink. To add to the playfulness, some animals and birds in this collection have moving body parts, which bring them to life. Speaking about Wonderland, Aakrosh Sharma, SVP, Merchandising & Fulfillment, CaratLane said, “We wanted to have a range of jewellery that’s specially made for children. Our designers found inspiration in jungle animals and created this bright and adorable collection that makes the perfect gift for your little ones.” You can now shop for the Wonderland Collecti...