History of telecom industry in India The history of telephone services in India found its beginning when a 50-line manual telephone exchange was commissioned in Kolkata in the year 1882 in less than five years after Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. While India became independent in the year 1947, the country had about 82,000 […]
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Who is a venture capitalist? Venture capitalist is an individual or a firm that invests in start-up ventures. The term may also refer to an investor who supports firms that are in dire need of funds for expansion. Venture capitalist can be understood as a speculator who envisages a significant output from a new endeavor
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Entrepreneurship is the activity of an entrepreneur in which the person is in possession of a business, enterprise, venture or idea directed towards making profit. In other words, it is the comprehensive set of activities launched and set into operation by an entrepreneur in exploiting the opportunity to find a business. The French word “entrepreneur”
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Over the recent past, medical equipment industry has been one of the rapidly growing segments in the industry arena. Marking a 4.6% growth rate over the previous year, Indian medical equipment industry was valued for USD1318m in the year 2005. Owing to several factors that are found to boost up the production of medical equipments,
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Portable toilets are movable, modern and fully equipped outhouse set ups mostly made of molded plastic. They come in a variety of types and colors and are used as temporary toilets at construction sites, event venues or large gatherings. Some of the leading brands of the world that manufacture portable toilets include Porta-John, PortaJane, Johnny
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Understanding Plant Tissue Culture Plant Tissue Culture can be understood as the technique of growing various plant parts like cells, tissues, seeds or organs in a sterile environment provided by a medium of nutrients. A typical culture media used in this regard is composed of complex mixture of essential elements; organic supplements like vitamins; carbon
Understanding Solar Power Solar power can be understood as the production of electricity from sunlight. There are two ways of harnessing solar power namely direct and indirect. Photovoltaics (PV) is the most common method in which sunlight is used to create electron flow in a photovoltaic cell. The other indirect way of generating electricity from
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The innovation in electronic devices has always driven a good market all over the world. When incandescent bulbs were being replaced by CFLs, another technology was pushing its head to replace the newest one–LED. Light Emitting Diode technology has now emerged as a major replacement in many products and has changed the perspective of electronics
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About Rameshwaram A small and beautiful island in the Rameshwaram district of Tamilnadu, Rameshwaram is one of the very popular religious places in India. Rameshwaram is located in the Gulf of Mannar, which is actually a narrow body of water that separates Tamilnadu from Srilanka. This place is one among the four Dhams in the
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Visiting Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent is the cherished dream of most people. Presenting a wide range of attractions that will allure people of varied interests, Kanyakumari has been one of the most popular tourist spots in South India. There are some unique features that make Kanyakumari a unique and special destination
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Ayurveda, the Sanskrit term translated as the ‘science of life’ is a system of medicine native to the Indian tradition. Owing to its amazing capabilities as a system of remedy to a range of illnesses, this has also established itself as a form of alternative medicine in several other parts of the globe. Over a
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About Chennai Festivals Chennai city hosts a number of fairs and festivals all through the year making it all the more interesting for the visitors to get the most out of their trips to this city. In addition to national and religious festivals of various faiths, the most prominent events and annual features in the
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Shopping in Chennai The state of Tamil Nadu is reputed throughout the world for its rich culture heritage besides its incomparable arts and crafts. The artistic products and makes of the state are popular around the world for their beauty and uniqueness. Besides being the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is
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Chennai Facts and Figures Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu, the southernmost State of India spread over 181.06 km² (70 sq mi). The metropolis area of Chennai spreads over 1,180 km² (456 sq mi) comprising Chennai, Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur District. Chennai is located in the Time Zone IST (UTC+5:30). As per
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Chennai Industry and Economy The diversified economic base of Chennai ranges into automobile, software, hardware manufacturing, financial service and healthcare industries. Chennai is a base to about 30% of India’s automobile industry and 35% of the nation’s auto components industry, with some of the reputed player4s in the arena including Hyundai, Ford, BMW, Mitsubishi, The
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Chennai Culture Chennai also has the pride of being the Musical and Cultural Capital of India, with the city being reputed for its classical dance shows and Hindu temples. During every December, Chennai hosts a Music Season celebration stretching over five weeks since the opening of the Madras Music Academy in 1927, featuring performances (kutcheries)
Chennai Transport Chennai is the major gateway to South India, while the Chennai International Airport, including the Anna international terminal and the Kamaraj domestic terminal, is deemed the third busiest airport in India. The Chennai city is well connected to some of the major hubs in South Asia, South East Asia, East Asia, the Middle
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Climate of Chennai and Weather Since Chennai city is located on the coast and the thermal equator zone, one does not see extreme seasonal variations in temperature.
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Geography of Chennai Chennai City is located on the southeast coast of India, occupying the northeast of Tamil Nadu and lying on the flat Eastern Coastal Plains. The average elevation of the city is about 6.7 metres (22 ft) above the sea level, while the highest point o0f the city is marked at 60 m
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