Preparing to be Hercule Poirot
Besides all the heroism and adventure linked with private eyes- think fedora-wearing, suave, lady magnet-a lot of hard work and long hours go into the job. Hitani Kaur gives you the low-down on becoming a real life PI.One of the holiest sites in the world now has a hotel to match. We're talking about the swank new Makkah Palace.Rajeev Anand, VC and MD, Goodyear India, talks about the books that have made him who he is today.India may have one of the world's smallest wine markets but it's also one of the fastest growing markets. Here's how you can help boost growth. Go hit the bottle.It takes a world citizen to break the binds of time and distance, and a world timer such as this to do it in style. With a slight press on the button integrated in the crown at 2 o' clock, you can switch between two time zones."There are different kinds of love, but they all have the same aim. Possession."Mercedes' cars are not just known for their sense of style. There's more to the new E-class Cabriolet than just the appeal of a drop down top.Can the global economy slip into a doubledip recession?
A majority believes that a double-dip recession is unlikely. And that also seems to be the dominant view across the globe even though the economic recovery remains fragile.Follow correct procedures to avoid roadblocks when making medical insurance claims. Finally, the Central government is framing an overarching law to protect whistle-blowers. However, more needs to be done.Land acquisition for industry through coercion by the State is not feasible in a democracy, argues Dr Amit Mitra.India's Best B-schools (BT cover, October 3) offers a credible measure of the quality of MBA education at top management institutes. The US space research agency NASA has warned that solar flares in 2013 could wreck global satellite communication and knock out electricity grids, causing blackouts in major parts of the world.Finally, an employee perspective on the Satyam debacle. Priscilla Nelson was the Global Director of People Leadership, while Ed Cohen was the chief learning officer at the beleaguered company during the crisis. The husband-wife duo spoke to BT's Shalini S. Dagar."Cross-border ownership issues prevent airlines consolidation"
British Airways boss Willie Walsh boarded a Kingfisher flight to India in August to solemnise a code-sharing agreement, which would allow BA customers access to Indian domestic routes using the Kingfisher network. Walsh took out time to speak to BT'S T.V. Mahalingam.Retro: Gullible's Travels?The importance of frugal engineering
Providing new goods and services to "bottom of the Pyramid" customers requires a radical rethinking of product development.Fashion tries speed, on a bumpy road
As global brands find India both a market and a sourcing centre, the supply chain is also getting better, but very slowly.
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