
KC(M) to woo professionals
The Hindu
Party plans to set up exclusive feeder organisation
The Kerala Congress (M), which seeks a transition from its mass-based structure to a cadre-based organisation and revive its shrinking vote base, will soon come up with a feeder organisation exclusively for professionals. A decision to constitute the new department was made during a steering committee meeting of the party in Kottayam earlier this month. The platform seeks to create a network of professionals from different fields comprising media, health, Information Technology and architecture.
Over the decades, the Anglo-Indian Grand Christmas Ball in Chennai has stepped into many venues, from Railway enclaves to private halls. It has left an indelible mark on some of these venues, Faiz Mahal and Shiraz Hall, both in Egmore, counted among them. This Christmas Day (December 25), Faiz Mahal is playing host to yet another Grand Christmas Ball. The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai

Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India push for Bengaluru plant after Rahul Gandhi touts Karnataka ecosystem
Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India for Bengaluru's success, acknowledging Rahul Gandhi's praise of Karnataka's thriving business ecosystem.











