Working in gold to promote peace
UNESCO's pledge to celebrate the year 2000 as `The International Year for the Culture of Peace' has found a helping hand in Italian goldsmith firm Auritalia.

90 million working children in India -- ILO
There are at least 90 million working children in the age group of five to 14 years in India, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The Mehra boys unveil their collection
Shantanu Mehra had this dream of joining his mother, Nicky Mehra's company, Finesse International, and making the company one of the leading fashion export houses in the country.

Shoes, by appointment only
It's the latest idea in footwear. A by-appointment-only shoe shop, tucked away from the maddening market crowd in Greater Kailash, Shoemaarker is trying to make a fashion statement that is compatible to the reigning international styles.

An authentic touch of Thailand
It is small, tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the sprawling DLF development in Gurgaon and can barely seat 18 people. But going by the authentic Thai food it serves, it's worth looking for this needle in the haystack.

A theatre of food
The Oberoi Hotel in Mumbai recently unveiled what it calls a "contemporary, all-day restaurant", Frangipani, at the Oberoi Towers. The design of the restaurant revolves around the metaphor of a "theatre of food", where the preparation and presentation of the cuisine play the lead role.

Britain opens its doors to Indian students
British Prime Minister Tony Blair recently announced a wide-ranging package of incentives for international students who want to study in the UK.

Godrej sets up first hair care institute in Vikhroli
Medicine shops often have a doctor's chamber associated with them, IT companies their own computer education wings. Now, a healthcare company is setting up its own hair care institute for professionals and customers.