Unconventional
Conventions In
India, conferencing has traditionally been perceived
as participants of an organisation deliberating
around some pre-determined issues in enclosed
chambers - not very exciting stuff. But with the
corporate segment swelling up to global proportions,
there has been a metamorphosis in the outlook
of companies. Raadia
Mukadam takes you through four innovative
trends that are fast emerging in contemporary
global conferencing ...
Roving
Eye
Mumbai
- Tale Of Two Cities Madhavankutty Pillai
suggests that looking at North and South Mumbai as separate
cities will make life much easier for the business traveller
on a visit to the indian financial capital
Exotic
Retreat
Egyptian
Rendezvous
On arrival at Cairo, we were whisked away to an air-conditioned
van and then to the comfort of our hotel. En route, we
witnessed the bazaars, lit up and busy at that odd hour
of the night! It seemed that the city never sleeps. As
she retraces her path to the ancient land of the Pharaohs,
Heena Munshaw unveils
the enigma and mystique of Egypt
Globe
Trot
Kiwi
Auckland
Auckland is a sophisticated city that provides you with
an array of cosmopolitan experiences, says Jeroo
Irani
Vanity
Fare
Vanity
Fare
International Lifestyle || Parisian Make Over || Chateau
Indage’s Ivy || Point and Shoot || The Hampton Spirit
|| Adventure Diesel - Fiat’s New Venture || Voice Overs
|| The Capeland || Designer Leather From Hidesign || Tiffany’s
In Town || Internet Audio System
Hotel Watch
Gourmet Corner
Hotel
Watch
Among the host of hotels burgeoning in the city of Mumbai,
Alan D’Mello profiles two properties in the business
hotel category
Unlocking
the Godrej Persona
There’s more to Adi B Godrej, chairman, The Godrej Group,
than business. Reema Sisodia finds out that the man has
travelled to over 70 countries and is an adventure sports
enthusiast
BeDazzled
As Indian jewellers return from Baselworld 2003, Sheetal
Wadhwa Munshaw takes stock of current trends in jewellery
designs and designers
News Station
Edit
NewsStation
- Marriott’s Special Discount For The 62+
- Qatar Airways Launches Flight To Kochi
- Leela Palace, Bangalore Wins Award
- New Zealand Is Top Travel Destination
- Marine Plaza Adjudged Best Business Hotel
A
Novel Concept
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Mixing business
with pleasure is a good way of getting not just more work
done, but better work!
Showcase
Spotlight
Anuga
FoodTec The Future Of Food Technology
Anuga FoodTec is the international trade fair for food
production solutions and adopts a process-oriented and
cross-sector approach
More
for Le$$
It is a buyer’s market today. Hotels are open to negotiation.
Alan D’Mello gets you the best deal
U Matter
Visa Tips
Food
for Thought
Cheese, chocolates, coffee and a chaotic travel schedule
- just the right recipe to get you off balance. Anjali
Mukerjee shares some nutrition tips to make travel an
effortless experience
UK
Visa Services Expands In Northern India
The British High Commission has announced that new visa
application facilities and procedures are to be introduced
India-wide for applicants for all categories of UK visas.
WildSide
Regulars
On
TheTiger Trail
Achal Dhruva embarks on Mission Tiger in the Kanha and
Bandhavgarh tiger sanctuaries
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Cover
Story
In
India, conferencing has traditionally been perceived
as participants of an organisation deliberating
around some pre-determined issues in enclosed
chambers - not very exciting stuff. But with the
corporate segment swelling up to global proportions,
there has been a metamorphosis in the outlook
of companies. 
