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The World Is Flat

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century is an international best-selling book by Thomas L. Friedman that analyzes globalization, primarily in the early 21st century. The title is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing field in terms of commerce, wherein all competitors have an equal opportunity. As the first edition cover illustration indicates, the title also alludes to the perceptual shift required for countries, companies, and individuals to remain…
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Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. was established in August 1951 when in the aftermath of Second World War, Japanese government recognized the need for a reliable Transportation system for economic reconstruction of Japan. In 1953, Japanese Parliament passed an Act paving the way for a new state-owned Japan Air Lines. Japan Airlines began its international service on February 2, 1954 when it flew from Tokyo to San Francisco. In 1972, Japanese government granted flag carrier status to JAL.   Japan Airlines…
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DBS Bank

Established on 16 July 1968 by the Government of Singapore to take over the industrial financing activities from the Economic Development Board, the bank's main purpose was to provide loans and financial aid to the manufacturing and processing industries and to help establish and upgrade existing industries in Singapore. In 1960, the Singapore government invited a United Nations (UN) industrial survey mission to assess the economical situation in Singapore and to come up with an…
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Things You Must Consider While Buying A Laptop

So, if you are just about to buy a new laptop. There are many things that you must discuss with the shopkeeper or the dealer from whom you are going to purchase a laptop. First of all, tell the shopkeepers or dealer that for what reason you are going to purchase a laptop. You may use it for entertainment, gaming, and office work or for business purposes. You may be a programmer so you will need a laptop with bit high specifications. Most of the times, the laptop is not available in the shop from…
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The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd.

Mitsubishi Bank was founded in 1880 by a former samurai, Iwasaki Yatarō, and was a core member of the Mitsubishi Group of companies. It merged with The Bank of Tokyo in 1996 to form The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd., which at that point was the world's largest bank in terms of total assets. In 1998, upon merger of the then second and third largest Swiss banks, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, the newly created UBS AG became the second largest in the world at the time…
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Nationalized Banks

State Bank of India (SBI)

The roots of the State Bank of India lie in the first decade of the 19th century, when the Bank of Calcutta, later renamed the Bank of Bengal, was established on 2 June 1806. The Bank of Bengal was one of three Presidency banks, the other two being the Bank of Bombay (incorporated on 15 April 1840) and the Bank of Madras (incorporated on 1 July 1843). All three Presidency banks were incorporated as joint stock companies and were the result of royal charters. These three banks received the…
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Allahabad Bank

Founded in Allahabad in 1865, Allahabad Bank is a nationalized bank with its headquarters in Kolkata, India. As of 31 March 2012, Allahabad Bank had over 2,500 branches across India. The bank did a total business of INR 3.1 trillion during the FY 2012-13. The bank has a branch in Hong Kong and a representative office in Shenzen.   The bank's market capitalization in May 2016 was US$543 million and it ranked #1834 on the Forbes Global 2000 list.   The government's ownership of Allahabad Bank shrank…
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Andhra Bank

Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya founded Andhra Bank in 1923 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The bank was registered on 20 November 1923 and commenced business on 28 November 1923 with a paid up capital of ₹100,000 (US$1,600) and an authorised capital of ₹1 million (US$16,000) In 1956, linguistic division of States was promulgated and Hyderabad was made the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The registered office of the bank was subsequently shifted to Andhra Bank Buildings, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad.  …
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Women

Why Muslim Women Must Be Allowed to wear Hijab

Today, I am going to discuss the benefits of wearing hijab for women, so that non-muslim woman also get a point that why it not inappropriate to wear hijab.Many women do not prefer to wear hijab. Some are enforced while others are open-minded and they ignore the Islamic teachings and restrictions.   Introduction: Women do not consider it important to wear hijab, especially ones belonging to large cities and towns. But, it is considered to be the root cause of many ill activities in the society…
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Private Sector Banks

Axis Bank

UTI Bank opened its registered office in Ahmedabad and corporate office in Mumbai in December 1993. The first branch was inaugurated on 2 April 1994 in Ahmedabad by Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Finance Minister of India. UTI Bank began its operations in 1993, after the Government of India allowed new private banks to be established. The Bank was promoted in 1993 jointly by the Administrator of the Unit Trust of India (UTI-I), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation…
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Bandhan Bank Ltd.

Founded in 2001, under Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, a senior Ashoka Fellow, BFSL is involved in giving loans to small borrowers who have no access to formal banking services. In past 15 years, BFSL has earned credibility and many accolades for financing small entrepreneurs and around 6.7 million women borrowers. The organization had a network of 2,022 branches spread across 22 Indian states and Union territories, serviced by over 15,000 employees. As on 31 March 2015, BFSL had a loan book of…
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Catholic Syrian Bank

CSB was founded on 26 November 1920, well before Indian independence, and opened for business on January 1st, 1921 with an authorized capital of Rs.5 lakhs and a paid up capital of Rs. 45270/- During the first two decades of its functioning, the Bank concentrated only in Kerala. Banks and credit institutions which proliferated especially in Kerala received a jolt and many of them came to their doom following the crash of the Travancore National Quilon Bank in 1938 followed by Palai Central Bank…
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Nature

What inspiration I Have Got From Nature

“The Nature of My Inspiration"      I love surroundings of my house and my green city. Nature gives me a unique taste of comfort. I love nature. It makes me remember good times and positive things that happened in my past life. It teaches me a sense of living a happy and calm life for at least few days. No matter how much big my fear is or how extensive my worries are, it always soothes and heals the wounds of my heart without any reason or justification. I used to go to the nearby hill station and…
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South Indian Recipes

PULIHORA

Pulihora, Puliyodarai, Puliyogare or simply Tamarind Rice is a common rice preparation in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Puli in Pulihora can be translated as "sour taste" referring to the characterizing use of tamarind as one of the main ingredients.      As Hindus consider turmeric powder a symbol of auspiciousness, Pulihora is usually cooked on special occasions and festive days. It is presented to God as part of prayers also given as prasadam in…
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Freelance Writing

How Much You Can Earn From Hub pages in 2018

A hub page is a website that provides an opportunity for freelance writers to write for them in return for few bucks. As of my personal experience, it is not going to worth your time. A lot of people have tried this but it is too much difficult to meet their requirements and their objections are very irritating. They may not cooperate with you as they should. So, it is my general advice not to invest your time on Hub pages. It is a very difficult task to get your article featured on Hub pages…
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Foreign banks with Indian branches

DBS Bank

Established on 16 July 1968 by the Government of Singapore to take over the industrial financing activities from the Economic Development Board, the bank's main purpose was to provide loans and financial aid to the manufacturing and processing industries and to help establish and upgrade existing industries in Singapore. In 1960, the Singapore government invited a United Nations (UN) industrial survey mission to assess the economical situation in Singapore and to come up with an…
Score: 1.33

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd.

Mitsubishi Bank was founded in 1880 by a former samurai, Iwasaki Yatarō, and was a core member of the Mitsubishi Group of companies. It merged with The Bank of Tokyo in 1996 to form The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd., which at that point was the world's largest bank in terms of total assets. In 1998, upon merger of the then second and third largest Swiss banks, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, the newly created UBS AG became the second largest in the world at the time…
Score: 1.18

State Bank of Mauritius (SBM)

The government of Mauritius established State Bank of Mauritius in 1973 under the name State Commercial Bank. In 1994, SBM opened its first overseas branch in Mumbai, India. In 1995, the bank was listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. Then in 1997 the South African bank Nedcor acquired 20.1% of SBM’s voting equity. That same year SBM opened its second branch in India in Chennai, and the next year one in Hyderabad, India. Banque SBM Madagascar, a fully owned subsidiary of SBM, started banking…
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Freelance Blogging

How To Find Niche Before Starting a Blog

It is a very interesting and important question to know the niche that you are going to work on for years to come. I personally prefer you to shortlist some of the niches and then, jump into one of it which you find best for yourself. Keep in mind that you always will have content to post in the niche which you have selected for your blog. The niche that inspires you and that you like is going to be very lucky for you. Do not take too much time deciding which niche you should choose. Explore…
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Business & Economics

The World Is Flat

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century is an international best-selling book by Thomas L. Friedman that analyzes globalization, primarily in the early 21st century. The title is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing field in terms of commerce, wherein all competitors have an equal opportunity. As the first edition cover illustration indicates, the title also alludes to the perceptual shift required for countries, companies, and individuals to remain…
Score: 2.2

Buffettology

by Sagar

In the world of investing, the name Warren Buffett is synonymous with success and prosperity. Learn how Warren Buffett did it—and how you can too.      Building from the ground up, Buffett chose wisely and picked his stocks with care, in turn amassing the huge fortune for which he is now famous. Mary Buffett, former daughter-in-law of this legendary financial genius and a successful businesswoman in her own right, has teamed up with noted Buffettologist David Clark to create Buffettology, a…
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Think and Grow Rich

DESCRIPTION:      Think and Grow Rich was written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill, promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book. Hill writes that he was inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. While the book's title and much of the text concerns increased income, the author insists that the philosophy taught in the book can help people succeed in any line of work, to do and be anything they can imagine. First published during the Great…
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INDIAN STREET FOOD

BHELPURI

Bhelpuri is a savoury snack, and is also a type of chaat. It is made of puffed rice, vegetables and a tangy tamarind sauce. Bhel is often identified with the beaches of Mumbai, such as Girguam or Juhu. Bhelpuri is thought to have originated within the Gucafes and street food stalls of Mumbai, and the recipe has spread to most parts of India where it has been modified to suit local food availability. It is also said to be originated from Bhadang, a spicy namkeen from Western Maharashtra. Dry Bhel…
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CHIKKI

Chikki is a traditional Indian sweet generally made from groundnuts and jaggery. There are several different varieties of chikki in addition to the most common groundnut chikki. Each variety of chikki is named depending upon the ingredients used, which include puffed or roasted Bengal gram, sesame, puffed rice, beaten rice, or Khobara.      PREPERATION:      The preparation of chikkis is very simple and consists of first preparing the hot jaggery syrup with a minimum of water, adding nuts to the…
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PANIPURI

Panipuri is a common street snack in several regions of the Indian subcontinent. In East India, it is misidentified with Phuchhka which is very different from Panipuri. The Puchhka differs greatly in terms of content and taste. Puchkas use a mixture of boiled gram and mashed potatoes as the filling and is tangy rather than sweetish while the water is sour and spicy. Puchkas are also slightly bigger in size and the puris are darker in colour. In North India, it is called Golgappa, In madhaya…
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