Year: 2020

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    Play Based Exploration
    27 October 2020

    Exploring for oil has essentially been about delving into the recesses of an explorationists’ mind to unlock the mysteries of the subsurface. From the earliest forays to a couple of decades back, the era belonged to that of locating large structures. But the law of diminishing returns ensured that the emphasis shifted to subtle traps and stratigraphic entrapments. ONGC, in…

    By Rajesh Kumar Srivastava | Director (Exploration) | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited Read more
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    A Pioneer in Harnessing Renewable Energy
    22 October 2020

    Facilitating Remote Area Development There is wide gap between the demand and supply of power in India. In Addition, a higher dependence on fossil fuels has resulted in considerable environmental and resource degradation, besides increasing the risk of price fluctuation and currency exposure. Taking account of these factors and recognizing renewable energy (RE) sources as the best alternative to conventional…

    By A Special Correspondent Read more
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    Weekend Getaways from Kolkata
    21 October 2020

    BAKRESHWAR: 225 kms from Kolkata & 58 kms from Shantiniketan, Bakreshwar is famous for the hot sulphurous water spring with curative medicinal properties.  It is a Hindu pilgrim centre with Lord Shiva temples. BISHNUPUR: 132 kms from Kolkata, it is a town in Bankura District, which is famous for its terracotta temples, which stand testimony to the exquisite craftsmanship of the artisans of…

    By A Correspondent | Kolkata | West Bengal Read more
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    Outstanding Performance in MSE Lending
    21 October 2020

    Indian economy has been undergoing a consolidated and broad-based recovery process and domestic drivers of growth are robust. The Reserve Bank of India, in its mid quarter monetary policy review announced on 17.3.2011, has projected the GDP growth at 8.6% with an upside bias. Anticipating an improved performance in the farm sector and better performance of the service sector, Indian…

    By D. Sarkar, Executive Director, Allahabad Bank Read more
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    The Wonder Brew from the Wonderland
    16 October 2020

    India Tea can do wonders Set out on a journey to discover the soul of a land that has given the world a ‘wonder brew’ called India Tea. Lose yourself in its rich variants, unique aroma and flavours of the myriad tea plantations. Explore how the ‘two leaves and a bud’, has the power to restore balance, energize and refresh…

    By A Correspondent | Darjeeling | West Bengal Read more