Numbers
$66.1 billion – Remittances from Indians employed abroad have been steadily increasing since 2009-10. The amount rose from $53.6 billion in fiscal 2009-10 to $55.6 billion in 2010-11 and to
Slipping out from Down Under
The Federal Government’s Asian Century whitepaper omitted Thailand from its priority list. A mistake, perhaps, considering it is amongst the easiest places to do business in ASEAN By Rohini Kappadath Our preoccupation
From the ground up
A business structure is one of the first things an entrepreneur needs to think of By Geoffrey Shiff If you’ve got a great idea for a business, but don’t know
Model of a marriage
Sushi Das talks to Tanu about her new book ‘Deranged Marriage’, which explores the dynamics of an Indian family in a Western country Arranged Marriage is the pin around with
DERANGED MARRIAGE
By SUSHI DAS SUSHI DAS is the opinion editor at The Age newspaper. This is an excerpt from her new book, Deranged Marriage, published by Random House. Girls. They are
On the fast track to board director
Minister for Women’s Affairs announces scholarships for a corporate governance training initiative for women Women seeking to develop their boardroom skills are being encouraged to apply for scholarships that will
AII conference brings India to spotlight
The recent three-day Australia-India Institute’s conference, The Argumentative Indian, which focused on the key economic, social, political and cultural issues confronting India as it emerges as a global power, saw
Strategy to build on Victoria’s trade ties with China
The Victorian Coalition Government has outlined its plan to develop a long-term partnership with China to grow trade, open new markets and attract investment. Premier Ted Baillieu launched the Victoria-China
Toyota unveils new sports car, two hybrids
Toyota Australia has announced the arrival of its eagerly awaited 86 sports car and a broad range of other advanced new models. The fun-to-drive 86 coupé is one of three
Watch exclusive
Harkening back to days when leading Swiss brands would often produce watches in conjunction with major retailers, Patek Philippe is celebrating its unusually long association with Tiffany & Co. with
Math on the menu
Craig Van Den Brulle has begun showcasing his own furniture collection, Delaunay (www.craigvandenbrulle.com). Brulle, who named his new line after a type of mathematical triangulation, uses computer design and laser
The future, from Mercedes-Benz
Currently in its 34th year of production, the square-jawed Geländewagen debuted with military aim back in 1979. Definitely the automotive world’s most famous rectangle, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2013 model has
Charging with style
The latest offering from Strut, a California–based seller of luxury automobile accessories, is an iPad recharging system that mounts and powers most available versions of the tablet. The new system
For those looking to soak in Buddhist culture, Polonnaruwa beckons Ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues –
Welcome to the isle of…, well, everything… at Singapore’s first integrated resort Fun island… themed entertainment… tropical resort… naturepark… Singapore’s Island Resort.
The Federal Government’s Asian Century whitepaper omitted Thailand from its priority list. A mistake, perhaps, considering it is amongst the easiest places to do
A business structure is one of the first things an entrepreneur needs to think of By Geoffrey Shiff If you’ve got a