Excreted killings

The recent Human Development Report 2006 states that a staggering 1.1 billion people in the developing countries do not have adequate access to clean water, whereas an astounding 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation. The report suggests that every person requires a minimum of 20 litres of water every day ‘for respecting the human right to water.’

The report also talks about viable solutions in terms of basic pit latrines compared to which connecting the household to a modern sewerage system would cost almost twenty times more. It further affirms that there is a direct correlation between improved sanitation and reduction in child mortality by at least 30%.

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A confidante of Mahatma Gandhi

A confidante of Mahatma Gandhi, G. D. Birla helped him fight against the rising imperial capitalism in the country. His efforts to ensure protection to the Indian industry made him one of the most prominent personalities in shaping the future of India. In 1920-21, he advocated the cause of fiscal autonomy for Indian enterprises and for the interests of India, he did not hesitate to seek out a win-win relationship with the British. Although he did not always agree with Mahatma Gandhi, G. D. Birla obeyed every word that he said without a moment’s deliberation. In his book on Gandhi, In the Shadows of the Mahatma, Birla described his first meeting with Gandhi, “The hidden hand of destiny, which works in an inscrutable manner, should alone be credited with this fortunate occurrence in my life.”

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Godrej Beverages & Foods Limited (GBFL)

Godrej Beverages & Foods Limited (GBFL) sells juices, fruit drinks, soya-milk based drinks, edible oil and tea in the market. The company’s famous brands are Xs, Jumpin Sofit, Cooklite and Godrej Tea. Recently, GBFL acquired a major stake in Nutrine Confectionery Company Pvt. Ltd. which is a market leader in confectionery business in India. The takeover gives admittance to a large and wellbuilt distribution network to the existing brands.

Well, talk of enduring corporate success then!

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This was actually built for Peter the Great, and while it has changed over the years, what remains intact is its elegance

The fountains, pavilions and even the layout are reminiscent of the imposing structure of Versailles. “This was actually built for Peter the Great, and while it has changed over the years, what remains intact is its elegance”. Gennadi has his way with words, and I won’t dispute this claim of his for what has really caught my attention is the nearby Summer Palace, an unassuming edifice of two storeys built for Peter, the rooms of which have authentic early 18th century furnishings. I could have stayed on this quixotic fairytale land, but for the fact that time, tide and Gennadi wait for no one.

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