IIM-A grad launches mandi on laptop Oct 30, 2009
SURAT: Your daily aloo, baigan and bhindi will soon be just a click away ... His stint at IIM-A landed him a lucrative job with a top MNC and was based in Surat ... We wish it is not only IIM grads but even other entrepreneurs should come forward with innovative concepts like this, says Vardan Kabra, who was Sharmas classmate at IIM-A and had opted out of the placement process to launch his own school in Surat. (India Times)
PSU banks told to lend more to infra Oct 23, 2009
Among the municipal corporations, Surat and Nashik are given highest rating (among municipals) of corporate credit rating (CCR) AA-, while Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Kolkata Varodara and Rajkot have been rated as A by rating agency Crisil. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Obama emails Delhi lawyer about Nobel Oct 11, 2009
NEW DELHI: It was a surprise email for Supreme Court lawyer Surat Singh from his "friend" US President Barack Obama, saying that he honestly did not feel that he deserved to be a Nobel laureate. Singh, who studied alongwith Obama at the Harvard Law School 21 years ago, was earlier also invited by the US President for his inaugural ceremony in Washington on January 20 this year. (India Times)
Banking, the next big thing for Bharti Oct 9, 2009
A migrant worker Lallan in Surat could charge his wife Laxmis phone back home in Purnea (this is already possible) and the vendor in Purnea could deduct the charge from Laxmis Sim and hand over cash ... Suppose Lallan in Surat charges Rs 1,500 on Laxmis phone in Purnea and the vendor is willing to give Laxmi Rs 2,000 provided she pays back Rs 2,250 three months later. (India Times)
Revival seen in diamond industry Sep 26, 2009
AHMEDABAD: There is light at the end of the tunnel for nearly two-lakh diamond workers in Surat who lost their jobs since the credit crisis led to consumers tightening their purse strings ... In his new job at one of the thousands of diamond polishing units strewn all over Surat, he will be paid Rs 7,000 a month, Rs 1,000 more than when he lost his job ... There is light at the end of the tunnel for nearly two-lakh diamond workers in Surat who lost their jobs since the credit crisis led to... (India Times)
Real estate moves towards industrial hubs in tier 2 & 3 cities Sep 10, 2009
In Gujarat, which has seen considerable industrial progress, cities of Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara come readily to mind. Baddi in Himachal Pradesh and Pantnagar and Rudrapur in Uttaranchal attracted a lot of residential developers, thanks to government policies. (India Times)
India, China to scan unorganised Ind Aug 27, 2009
Other cities considered for the surveys include Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province of China, and Surat, Indias diamond and textile hub. Both the cities witness huge numbers of migrant workers and daily wage earners. (India Times)
Lost and found after 15 years Aug 25, 2009
Wee had been in southern Thailand on a bus tour when he lost his memory and landed in Surat Thani, where he was picked up by Thai police and placed in a mental asylum as he was unable to prove his identity or produce travel documents. On Tuesday morning, vice consul and chancery head Mohd Hadtamizi Abu Bakar and several officials took on a 680km road trip from Songkhla to the police station here to reunite Wee and his two elder sisters who live in Kampung Cina, Kota Baru. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
India hotspot for new infectious diseases: Report Aug 21, 2009
Other zooneses in India include incidences of Japanese encephalitis in UP, the Surat plague, leptospirosis and more common infections such as rabies and anthrax. Worldwide, the study found that disease emergences have roughly quadrupled over the past 50 years. (India Times, India)
Men smart for smarter women Aug 19, 2009
Conceptualized by a TV channel and conducted in several cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhopal, Pune, Kochi and Surat, the poll has taken views of men and women in the age group 18-50. "It's a fact that women are more smart, informative and decisive and men are undoubtedly insecure. And I don't have any qualms in accepting that it becomes a pain most of the times working with such women because they constantly tend to circumcise... (India Times)
Gujarat beaches polluted Aug 13, 2009
"Initially we thought that the substance was dumped by some ship in high sea. But our investigation confirmed that it was crude oil which might have spilled from either Bombay High in Maharashtra or from the drilling in Hazira region in Surat district," he said. Nanda said a four-member team, comprising representatives of Environment and Forest department, Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) and National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), are probing the source of... (India Times)
Swine flu: 12 deaths in Pune, India toll rises to 19 Aug 13, 2009
The figures include five from Ahmedabad, four from Surat and one from Navsari, Saxena said. In Navsari, a 14-year-old boy has been infected by the virus. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Residue spread across Gujarat beaches raise stink Aug 10, 2009
Rape of South Gujarat beaches - Surat - City - NEWS - The Times of India ... SURAT: Come Sundays and there is not enough parking space on the approach to beaches of south Gujarat. (India Times, India)
Century's longest solar eclipse tomorrow Jul 22, 2009
The Indian cities through which the shadow of total eclipse passes are Bhavnagar, Surat, Ujjain, Indore, Bhopal, Sagar, Jabalpur, Varanasi, Allahabad, Gaya, Patna, Bhagalpur, Jalpaigudi, Guwahati and Dibrugarh. The countries to witness the path of the Moon's umbral shadow are India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Century's longest Solar eclipse on July 22 Jul 19, 2009
In India, the shadow sweeps over the cities of Surat, Indore, Bhopal, Varanasi and Patna. Travelling across Bhutan, the eclipse will be visible in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Burma (Myanmar), before reaching China at 06:35 IST, he said. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Top Article: Don't Miss The Bus Jul 15, 2009
For example, Delhi's and Pune's BRT and Volvo buses in Bangalore have been in the news for apparently not meeting expectations while systems like shared CNG three-wheelers in Surat and shared Maruti car taxis in Shillong seem to be serving mobility needs, being safe, accessible, affordable and convenient to use. The point being made is each city has unique transportation and traveller characteristics. (India Times, India)
Lalit Group to invest Rs 1,500 cr Jul 11, 2009
The company has already identified seven locations, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Faridabad, Ahmedabad and Surat, for the initial set of mid-market hotels. It plans to take the total number of such economy hotels to 25 in the next 3-4 years. (India Times)
'LeT planning repeat of 26/11' Jul 8, 2009
The report, which claims that the Indian intelligence agencies have confirmed the Gulf link to terror in India, mentions 26/11 and last years blasts in Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Surat as LeTs operations that were financed by its Gulf cells and masterminded by its Gulf-based operatives and carried out in collusion with IM and SIMI. ... It was also found by the probe agencies that it were the Gulf-based operatives that had masterminded and executed a series of blasts in Bangalore,... (India Times)
Attacked in Australia but determined to stay on Jun 29, 2009
Hailing from Surat in Gujarat, mop-haired Desai says that he will surely apply for PR and that is one crucial reason why he is here. His friend, Hardik Bipinbhai Patel, also from Surat was pursuing a course in commercial cookery here and was attacked two weeks ago. (India Times, India)
Local diamond sales double Jun 27, 2009
SURAT: India that polishes diamonds for the world, is now keeping a few more stones for itself ... "Recession has sent the message across to those who were looking for the right opportunity to invest in polished diamonds. Over the last three months alone, the domestic demand for polished diamond has gone up from 2% to 4%, and this is increasing," said Praveen Nanavati, past president of Surat Diamond Association ... According to the Surat diamond industry, the demand is now on a recovery path... (India Times)
Pantaloon's to open 9 malls by Dec Jun 23, 2009
"We plan to expand Central in some of the country's other consumption centres such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Surat, Mumbai, Vizag, Jaipur, Thane, Raipur and Nashik," he said. The retail major has also sought to raise additional long term funds of up to Rs 1,000 crore in one or more tranches through issuance of securities to various investors. (India Times)
Hit & run: Cars new choice of rapists Jun 20, 2009
Within days of the rape inside moving cars in Surat and Bhopal, an 18-year-old British girl was assaulted by two men inside a taxi near Palampur in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday evening ... In Surat, the three youth who raped a 17-year-old girl on June 13, drove around the city for about 25 km and filmed the gory act ... Within days of the rape inside moving cars in Surat and Bhopal, an 18-year-old British girl was assaulted by two men inside a taxi near Palampur in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday... (India Times, India)
Mumbai woman gangraped in Bhopal Jun 19, 2009
The incident comes six days after a similar case in Surat where a teenaged girl was gangraped by three youths in a car. SP (Bhopal) Jaideep Prasad said, The couple left the Asaram Bapu ashram at around 8. (India Times, India)
Model forces maid into prostitution Jun 18, 2009
MUMBAI: The Versova police have booked a small-time model for forcing her 17-year-old maid to solicit clients at various places across Mumbai, Pune and Surat. No arrest has been made yet. (India Times, India)
More >> Jun 17, 2009
Indias consumption of natural fibre to MMF that stands at 50:50 against the world ratio of 35:65 can only be changed if policy changes are incorporated in the existing system, adds chairman of Surat Art Silk Cloth Manufacturers Association Arun Jariwala. A policy would ensure removal of price barriers and ease of sourcing to the consumers, he adds. (India Times)
119 Ahmedabad schools get 0% Jun 5, 2009
Besides, 12 schools each in Vadodara and Surat districts recorded zero per cent pass percentage, while 13 schools from Panchamahal district figured in this category ... Of those schools with 100 per cent result, Rajkot district topped the list with 36 schools, while Ahmedabad city and Anand district stood second with 31 schools each and Surat came third with 29 schools. (India Times, India)
Race attack deals crushing blow to IT dream May 31, 2009
SURAT: Leaving behind his family's booming hospitality business in Surat, Suketu Modi flew to Australia with a dream of making it big in information technology ... The 'curry bashing', as it is known there, left him so scared that he packed up within a week to return to Surat. (India Times, India)
It's a good time to buy property overseas May 28, 2009
Brokers claim buyers in cities like Surat, Bhubaneshwar, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Kolkata and Amritsar are also showing interest. "Its really a good time to buy property overseas since prices in most of these markets are even cheaper than in some top Indian cities. The demand is more in Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and London," C.B. Richard Ellis CMD (South Asia) Anshuman Magazine told ET.. (India Times)
States alerted on regrouping of SIMI May 25, 2009
In Gujarat, police have been asked to keep a special watch over places like Vadodara and Surat. Though the surveillance list has 73 names procured from call lists of SIMI members arrested from MP, Bihar, AP and Maharashtra. (India Times, India)
SBI attracts 548 kg gold in two months May 24, 2009
"Our branches in four centres of Gujarat - Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara, have arracted 548 kgs of gold in the last two months," a senior SBI official said. "Gold desposit scheme has done exceptionally well especially in Ahmedabad with 80% of deposits coming to bank vaults are from the city out of the total gold deposits of 548 kilograms recieved so far from across the state," he added. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Glory find Recoba's $2m price tag too high but Victory open walletfor Hernandez May 15, 2009
Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory have become the first A-League club to pay a transfer fee after yesterday completing a double swoop for Costa Rican international Carlos Hernandez and Thailand international Surat Sukha ... "As for Surat, a lot of people may not know much about him, but I'm really happy to get him. He was outstanding against us last year in the [Asian] Champions League and we've kept track of him ever since. "I went over to Bangkok to watch him play against New Zealand [early last... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Raising the banners Apr 29, 2009
Other shop owners say they usually buy the cloth from mills in Surat, Ahmedabad and Delhi. Rest of the job is then entrusted to a contractor who usually gets items stitched from small households, situated in a distant suburb in Mumbai. (India Times)
Bangkok Enters Fourth Day of Emergency Rule as Police Seek Protest Leaders Apr 15, 2009
At Kao Sarn road in Bangkok, a popular spot to celebrate the Songkran festival among locals and foreigners, businessman Surat Wongcharnsin told Channel 3 television station that more people are expected today as tension eases. Celebrations will continue until Friday, he said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Ditch Thailand vacation, nations tell tourists Apr 14, 2009
"This could be the last time you see such joy and celebration here in Thailand," said a less-than-festive Surat Wongcharnsilp, chairman of the Association of Khao San Business Operators. "Around 80 percent of tourists have checked out and more tourists are expected to leave after Songkran," Surat said, referring to the water festival that marks the start of the Thai New Year ... "Right now, there's no hope for the Thai tourist industry," Surat said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Corporate Round Up Apr 13, 2009
Gujarat Gas has obtained PNGRBs permission to continue operating its existing CGD networks in Ankleshwar, Bharuch and Surat and has applied for areas in Kachchh and Bhavnagar. As the things stand, the company is constrained by the availability of natural gas in its existing areas and the geographical expansion will depend on regulatory approvals. (India Times)
Evolution of Sethiji to CEOji Apr 3, 2009
Around the same time, Surat merchant Virji Vohra, counted among the worlds richest merchants , lent money to the English. The merchants of Surat were akin to the Venetians in India and used their wealth to command absolute control ... When Aurangzeb, in financial doldrums, sought an interest-free loan from the Surat merchant-bankers at the imperial camp, they simply refused on the grounds that it would set a bad precedent. (India Times)
Maruti 800 to be wiped out by 2010 Apr 2, 2009
Sales of Maruti 800 and Omni models will be discontinued in the cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur and Agra from April 1, 2010 as the vehicles are not Euro-IV compliant, it said. "Most of these are major cities and they constitute not more than 5 to 10 per cent of the total sales of the models. So withdrawing them will have a negligible impact on the company," the report quoted Chairman R.C. Bhargava as saying. (India Times)
Maruti will not sell 800 in 11 cities from 2010 Apr 2, 2009
The cities where BSIV norms will set in from April 2010 are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Surat and Agra. Other cities will come under BSIII norms, making it possible for the company to sell the cars. (India Times)
Diamond ind forcing layoffs in India Mar 29, 2009
Eight out of 10 of the world's diamonds are processed in the busy trading city of Surat where diamond cutters work round the clock sorting, cutting and polishing stones to meet export orders from Europe and the United States. But the biggest global economic slump in decades has forced mass layoffs in Surat's multi-billion-dollar diamond trade that employed about a million workers directly or indirectly before the crisis hit ... "Diamonds aren't a necessity," said Rohit Mehta of the Surat Diamond... (India Times)
Rahul backs Manmohan as next PM Mar 15, 2009
SURAT: Making it clear yet again that he is not in the race for the top post, Rahul Gandhi today said Manmohan Singh is his prime ministerial candidate in the coming elections. I have answered this question many times in the past. (India Times)
Jobs: ‘There is no survival' Mar 10, 2009
In Surat, the heart of India's gems and jewellery industry, where 70 per cent of the world's diamond-polishing takes place, at least 200,000 people have lost jobs since October ... Already, school enrolment in Surat is said to be down by nearly half. (Globe and Mail)
Surat woes: Diamond jobs not forever Mar 9, 2009
SURAT: For Jaysukhbhai Patel, a job cutting diamonds in the western Indian city of Surat was the ticket to a better life for him and his family of four ... The woes of Surat reflect a wider downturn for India's export sector, which accounts for a fifth of Asia's third largest economy ... Surat is the heart of the industry, built on the skills of its craftsmen, its cheap migrant labour and its legendary entrepreneurial spirit. (India Times)
Diamond sector may sparkle again Mar 7, 2009
According to Surat Diamond Association president CP Vanani, If banks will lend money against polished diamonds, it will solve the liquidity problem of the industry, he said ... The recommendation to set up an education fund will help the workers to pay the school fees of children, said Babubhai Jirawala, president of Surat diamond workers association. (India Times)
Training for gems a priority: Mehul Choksi of Gitanjali Gems Mar 1, 2009
Says Choksi, with proper training we can also move out of the small five or six clusters such as Surat to areas throughout the country. This will enable us to grow bigger and not just restrict ourselves to five to seven per cent of the world trade. (India Times)
