The Indian economy is growing at a fast pace. It is officially the world’s second fastest growing economy. The Indian economy is likely to change a lot in the developing country.

Since the beginning of the economic reform in India in early 1990s, the country has gone through a lot of drastic changes. There have been lots of job creation in the country after the economic reforms. Young people are getting job opportunities like never before. New industries like information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) have also offered more jobs for the educated youth. I

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• Working Mothers in the Great Recession A new report from the US Congress’ Joint Economic Committee on how working mothers have been affected by the downturn. The report concludes that while the vast majority of American jobs lost were lost by men, a substantial number of jobs were lost by women. From December 2007 to April 2010, women lost 46 jobs for every 100 jobs lost by men. By comparison, during the 2001 recession, women lost 17 jobs for every 100 lost by men and women lost less than 2 jobs for every 100 jobs lost by men during the 1990s recession. The report concludes that women’s increased vulnerability to the business cycle has important repercussions for families’ economic security. <

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Redshirt surrender to Royal Thai Police headquarters

Surrender in Bangkok – Ratchaprasong is clear

Pic from Andrew Woods, GM of the the Chaophyapark Hotel Bangkok Andrew is an eTN Ambassador

By Andrew Wood, eTN Ambassador in Bangkok | May 18, 2010

Seven red-shirt leaders surrendered to police at the Royal Thai Police headquarters about 1.30pm on Wednesday.

“Ratchaprasong is clear, army say their operations are completed. Fires are still breaking out incl Central World shopping centre, as hard core protesters torch previously placed tyres soaked in petrol around Bkk.

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If you are ready to get serious about managing your finances, it is vital to find that perfect financial balance that will help you reach your goals in less time. In many cases, simply finding that balance can make all the difference in how you view money and how well it goes to work for you. Let’s look at a few ways that you can strike the right financial balance, starting today.

The first step is to come up with some goals.Try to make goals for a year from now, five years from now, as well as your long term goals. Make sure that they are attainable.

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