A D Naveen

"Chip of the ol' blog" The one-word secret to great relationships Answer? Gratitude. What if your annual report were a Gratitude Report ? What if you told stories about what your supporters did rather than trumpeting what you did? How do you tap your inner generous spirit? Here’s your checklist. 1. Give away: Give away everything you can and it will pay off. - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

"3G: Game changer for Indian telecom sector" On good days, India revels in being one of the world’s fastest-growing telecom markets. Right now, though, mobile operators are reeling under the impact of a tariff war that is becoming increasingly brutal. The first salvo was fired in June by Tata DoCoMo, when it introduced per-second billing instead of the standard per-minute plans; by November, the other players had slashed rates as well, extending the offers to cover even national roaming calls. The result? - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

"The responsible corporation" A decade into the 21st century, the corporation as we have always known it is under siege from every quarter. Investors are disgruntled over losses. Trade unions are protesting lay offs. Non-government organisations are demanding more social awareness. Government are stepping in with more regulation. - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

"Low cost water purifier from Tata Chemicals" Tata Chemicals on Monday unveiled `Tata Swach’, a unique and innovative water purifier. The product requires no energy or running water to operate. The replaceable filter-based product, which is portable and based on low-cost natural ingredients, delivers safe drinking water at a new market benchmark of Rs 30 a month for a family of five. - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

27 NAKSHATRAS LUNAR MANSION (NAKSHATRA) SYMBOL DEITY MAIN IDEAS BACKGROUND - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

"Life is the best teacher, says A. R. Rahman" - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

On a recent business trip to India, a fellow Silicon Valley business executive was impressed by the management philosophy of the companies we visited. “The founders stay long after the companies become successful… They bring in family members to take part… Social causes and philanthropy are a key part of everyday business…” This socially-responsible management style which I call, “Spiritual Capitalism” is not unique to India. However the country’s dramatic social challenges do tend to spur a significant amount of philanthropic action by its countrymen and women. - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

A tiny Dubai sneezes, the world markets catch cold. The global markets, which were expecting a recovery in recent months, got a rude shock when it came to know that state-owned Dubai World and its real estate subsidiary Nakheel were in deep debt trap. This is an example of how a cover-up — non transparency — of financial matters could rattle world markets.“In our view, such a restructuring may be considered a default under our default criteria, and represents the failure of the Dubai government (which was not rated) to provide timely financial support to a core government-related entity,” S&P said. - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

Spending hours on the net isn't only changing the way we work, shop and socialise. A leading neurologist says it is subtly re-wiring the way we think and behave - often for the better. By Anastasia Stephens - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

Dubai World's collapse alarmed investors and was a blow for a ruler who wanted to create an Arab city of global significance. But for all its faults it remains a rare oasis of Middle East moderation and progress - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet

BECOMING ONE WITH THE WORLD - A D Naveen from Bookmarklet