Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day

It has recommended reforms in labour and tax policies to make these two sectors globally competitive

Government aims to take strategic crude oil reserve capacity to 15.33 MMT with two new facilities

Harmonisation of rules for medical devices will have a positive impact for healthcare sector

Lagging behind in biosciences is not good for social security and strategic national security

Move to reduce corporate tax for MSME will boost exports & manufacturing at large

However, there are no remarkable announcements that the logistics sector can bank on

Budget's proposal to frame new rules for regulating medical devices is reassuring, says Viral Gandhi

However, plans to improve 'Lifeline' will offer better future for logistics sector, says Areef Patel

It lays out some ambitious targets, but falls short on long term vision, says Dr Dharminder Nagar

Embassy of India, Pyongyang
6, Munsudong, District Daedonggang,
Pyongyang, DPR Korea.

Telephone: 00-850-2-3817215, 3817274, 3817275 (R - Amb), 3817530 (R - FS/HOC)
Fax: 00-850-2-3817619
E-Mail: amb.pyongyang@mea.gov.in(Amb), hoc.pyongyang@mea.gov.in (HOC)

Ambassador

Second Secretary & HOC
R. K. Aherwar

High Commission of India, Port Moresby
Lot 20, Section 8, Unit 2, Tanatana Street,
Boroko, Port Moresby.
[*Con. acc. to Vanuatu (Port Vila) and Solomon Islands (Honiara)].

Telephone: 00-675-3254757, 3236677, 3232414
Fax: 00-675-3253138 (O), 3201718 (R)
E-Mail: hcipom@datec.net.pg (General), hc.pmoresby@mea.gov.in (High Commissioner), hoc.pmoresby@mea.gov.in (HOC)
Website: www.hcipom.gov.in

High Commissioner*
Dr. A.M. Gondane
First Secretary
C.K.Damodaran

Embassy of India, Seoul
37-3, Hannam-dong,
Yongsan-ku, C.P.O. Box No.3466,
Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Telephone: 00-82-2-7984257, 7984268, 7980962
Fax: 00-82-2-7969534, 7957158
E-Mail: polindseoul@kornet.net (Political), consind@kornet.net(Consular), hoc.seoul@mea.gov.in (HOC), indiaculture@kornet.net (Cultural)
Website: www.indembassy.or.kr

Ambassador
Vishnu Prakash
Deputy Chief of Mission
K. Jeeva Sagar

Honorary Consulate of India, Conakry
M/s Tolarams S.A.R.L., A Cote du
Dispanseur Madina, Commune de Matam
B.P. 3380, Conakry[*Under jurisdic- tion of Embassy of India, Abidjan]

Telephone: 00-224-461148 / 461111, 63407979 & 62667979 (Consular Section), 63400000 (M), 60267272 (M)
E-Mail: accounts@topaz.com.gn, kumar@topaz.com.gn

Honorary Consul*
Ashok Vaswani

Ahead of counting of votes to decide political fate of five states, candidates were seen resorting to different means to calm their nerves Thursday morning

According to Election officials, candidates from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) had forged ahead in 53 constituencies

Exits polls have predicted an edge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, while an outright win for incumbent Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has also established a clear lead

Hideaways are hardly new to British homes. Sutton Place, the grand Surrey home of oil magnate John Paul Getty, featured secret passageways disguised as wooden panelling.

Buy into a housing development with shared gardens and you never again have to face the horror of a jungle to be cleared when you return from holiday, says Fred Redwood.

The Lancashire house, lake, eight holiday lodges and 34 acre site is up for sale for £3.5million, and the business generated a turnover of more than £500,000 last year.

The lure of the green is something golf lovers know only too well: top of househunters' wishlists are a private gate that leads directly to a green and clear views of a famous hole.

The new homeowners will be able to enjoy one of the best views of the London fireworks held annually on New Year's Eve.

Montrose Gardens in leafy Leatherhead, Surrey, has the most expensive average house price in Britain outside of London, rising from £5.9million to £6.5million in the past year.

We spent a day with one of the world's top 100 interior designers, Alexander James Interior Design, to learn about its tricks and how they can be incorporated into your own home.

First-time buyers can escape stamp duty, but whether they can squeeze under the £300,000 tax-free threshold depends on where they want to live, Zoopla research highlights.

Forget kerb appeal and marble work surfaces in the kitchen. New research shows that the single most important factor for home buyers in 2019 is having fast broadband speeds.

Dick and Angel exclusively reveal their approach to buying a property that needs renovating, and turning it into a successful home and business.

Swansea, South Wales, is the most popular place among house hunters, with Brighton, East Sussex, Margate in Kent, and Torquay, Devon, also featuring in the list.

Five of this autumn's most popular interior design trends have been revealed by renovation website Houzz - it includes bold wallpaper prints in the loo.

House prices will rise 15.3% on average across Britain in the next five years, according to estate agent Savills - including by 24% in the North West.

It appears having a home complete with a garage and garden top the list of priorities for most home hunters, according to data from property website Zoopla.

Crammed into stuffy offices or overcrowded trains at rush hour, the idea of escaping the rat race and starting afresh on an isolated island is a dream for many.

The shift in London house price momentum is due to a decrease in the number of new properties for sale, which has restricted supply, property website Zoopla said.

The UK's Ocean City will over the next 12 months celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower.

The Grade II listed house is on the Essex coastline of Frinton-on-Sea and is on the market for £950,000.

The explosion of cinema multiplexes, streaming channels and new broadcasters has created unprecedented demand for Britain's booming television and film industry.

While woodburners are still fantastically popular, there has been a surge in those seeking eco-friendly substitutes.

The average house price in the North-East - £127,570 - remains about 6 per cent below its level in 2007, before the financial crisis.

Dressing your home for Christmas and New Year is fun, but when the festivities are over and the decorations and tinsel have been stored for another year, the house can look bare.

The only real way to add value to your home is to make it more attractive ready for the traditional spring buying season. Experts say 10 key changes should make quick-fire returns.

Those living in Grays and commuting to the capital pay a combined annual cost of £15,008 for their mortgage and season ticket, research from Zoopla found.

Helen Marsh, a partner at law firm Forsters, provides six top tips for avoiding some of the most common pitfalls of buying a leasehold property.

The average cost of a letting in Britain rose by an inflation-busting rate of 2.6 per cent during in 2019, property website Zoopla says.

If you're considering buying your freehold, there are some initial questions that you'll need to ask to get the process started.

The average price paid by a first-time buyer in Britain last year was £231,455, up 9% - or £18,252 - on a year earlier, according to research by Halifax.

The list of top 10 places within easy reach of a city have been identified by property website Zoopla, with Barking and Dagenham in East London leading the way.