Ladakh the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World is a region of Jammu and Kashmir located between altitudes of 2,750 meters to 7,672 meters above sea level. It is the panoramic region of India which is bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram Ranges. Ancient monasteries, picturesque mountain lanes, colorful markets, stunning views of the Himalayas and beauty of colorful gompas are the known...more
As oil prices stagnated in the 1980s and 1990s, economic growth and bureaucratic governments dampened private sector opportunities. Then in 2002 the price of oil started steadily climbing again, causing a renewed stream of surplus liquidity to search for profitable investment outlets. This, coupled with broad economic and regulatory reforms by many countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, led to new found interest in investing within the Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. During previous cycles, most of the surplus capital had been recycled back into Europe and the United States, but after 9/11, many Middle East started investing in their domestic markets. Initially, most of the surplus capital was invested in local equities and property, but gradually some found its way into the region’s embryonic private equity funds. When oil prices later began to soar they caused capital to gush into the Gulf at an unprecedented rate, and private equity rose sharply in popularity. Now, there are nearly 100 funds focused on the region that have raised close to US$20 billion in capital, according to Preqin, a private equity data provider. The attractions of the asset class...more
Rajasthan is among the most colorful land of India where one can see the valiance and chivalry scattered in the form of arts, architecture, culture, lifestyle and historical remnants. It is the land endowed with invincible forts and magnificent palaces which showcase the architectural supremacy and royalty of the bygone era. Rajasthan Forts and...more
Bahamas Vacations and Things to do on WaterIts water, water, water everywhere in the Bahamas and there is tons of stuff to do in the water to have the best Bahamas Vacations. Visit the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park to see the stromatolites algae that is considered the worlds oldest living organisms and they are rightfully preserved in this...more
Foam cups or Styrofoam cups are indispensable products during parties, receptions and corporate celebrations. The quality features of these disposable products make them great serving options for both hot and cold beverages. You can conveniently use them for serving tea, soft drinks, coffee, hot chocolate, juices and milkshakes.Foam Cups with Special Temperature Retention PropertiesStyrofoam cups ensure that you can drink your hot or tea coffee holding the cup comfortably without feeling the heat on your hand. These products are specially designed to retain the temperature inside and outside, and help protect your hands. These disposable cups are just for one-time use, and can be availed of at a fraction of the cost of expensive models. Even cold drinks such as iced tea or cold coffee can be served in these cups. They come with superior insulation, high strength and durability, and are built to retain the taste and freshness of the content inside. Lids are sold separately with some models.Deck up a Corporate EventFoam cups come in a range of sizes, shapes and features. If you are looking to add more style to your drink service, using printed Styrofoam cups is a good option. They...more
Sororities and fraternities have been an important part of the American lifestyle since a long time now. BGLOs came into existence in the eighteenth century. The Phi Beta Kappa Society, founded on 5 December 1776, at theCollege of William and Mary in...more
Keeping your pool clean is as important as keeping it filled with water. But what are all these chemicals you're exposing yourself and your family to? It's really nothing to be worried about. Here's a rundown of the basics for your pool...more
Its only natural to believe that due to all the problems in the economy over the last few years that consumer satisfaction has likely taken a dip, suggests Alan Weinstock, an insurance broker at www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com. And Alan would be...more
En el año 2005 el escritor argentino Edgar Brau publicó un largo poema titulado Woodstock, el cual consta de tres secciones. La primera de ellas, a la vez que refleja el ambiente tanto como el espíritu de la época, describe también el modo en...more
The general tendency to provide one right answer for the problem is dominant throughout the book. There is no attempt to provide a deep insight into the problem or complicated factors behind it. His conclusions have (in many cases) managed to offend...more
Because the auction house did not see the portrait to be anything but a knockoff of a 17th century Rembrandt, the price was set at only $3,100. But the British buyer who paid about 1,500 times more than that apparently knew what he was doing. It has...more