Episode 3-Overview of Biotechnology in India

01/06/14 • 1 min

I am a regulatory affairs consultant with an in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). . Biotechnology is contributing significantly to the economy of India. It is estimated that the biotechnology sector in India by 2017 will achieve revenue of US $ 11.6 billion. Biotechnology in India is based on a network of nearly three hundred national laboratories and about an equal number of universities. The Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology was set up in 1986 by theGovernment of India. The Indian biotechnology sector is presently divided into five segments which are bio-pharmaceuticals, bio-services, bio-agriculture, bio-industrial and bio-informatics.South Biotech hubs such as Bangalore in Karnataka and Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, represents the biggest hub for biotech companies To know more about "Biotechnology in India" please request a Webinar or teleseminar on this topic from me. To know more about me please visit my website: http://www.drafshanhashmi.com Thanks a lot for listening to my podcast.

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Overview of Business etiquette of India

I am a consultant specializing in India. In my first podcast about India I will give a brief overview about culture of India especially geared towards business etiquette in India. India is officially called the Republic of India (Bharat Ganrajya). It has over 1.2 billion people. The culture of India depicts the way of life of people of India. India has a diverse culture differing from each state of India. There are 28 states and 7 union territories in India. The first official language of India is Hindi and the second is English. Most of the population in metro cities speak English .To greet each other people say Namaste meaning "salutations to you. In business etiquette of India lunches are very popular. Lunches can be hosted either at home or hotels. Men rarely wear suits as the weather is hot. Ladies usually wear sarees or kurti and pants. if the Indian lady wants to shake hands then only do that. Ideal month to visit India is between October and Feburary. Most delegations to India are visiting during the month of October-November. Indians love to invite their business associates in weddings in their family. Make it a point to attend but if couldnot attend send them a card and flowers and if possible a present. To know more about Business etiquette of India please request a teleseminar or webinar from me. please visit my website: http://www.drafshanhashmi.com/ Thanks a lot for listening to my podcast.

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Episode 4-Overview of Bollywood Industry of India

I am a consultant specializing in India. Bollywood is the Hindi film industry in Mumbai , India. Bollywood has always inspired me. I am fascinated by the creativity and innovation of Bollywood. I am a Bollywood expert and I am amazed to see how Bollywood movies have made their mark around the world. Bollywood does millions of dollars business and the number gets bigger and bigger. Bollywood is the trend setter in India about fashion and life style. Indian people love Bollywood movies and they like to talk about Bollywood. Talking about Bollywood can be a very good conversation starter. Some of my favorite Bollywood stars are Dilip Kumar, Naseeruddin Shah, Amitabh Bachchan Shahrukh Khan, Salman,Khan, AAmir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor Khan, to name a few. I love watching movies of superstar late Rajesh Khanna. Whenever I want fresh creative energy flowing in me I watch one Of Rajesh Khanna's movies. To know more about " Bollywood Industry of India" please request a Webinar or teleseminar on this topic from me. To know more about me please visit my website: http://www.drafshanhashmi.com There is a very interesting movie releasing on Jan 10 2014 of one of my favorite star Naseeruddin Shah called "Dedh Ishqiya". Please see the link of the trailer here from You Tube Thanks a lot for listening to my podcast and Enjoy the trailer of" Dedh Ishqiya": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J3fkfUDkx8