Bahrainthismonth.com August 2023 3 INDIA IN BAHRAIN CONTENTS Bolstering Ties Founding member and Vice Chairman of the Bahrain India Society, P.S. Balasubramanyam, shares his thoughts on the society’s role in bolstering ties between the two nations. 4 Talking Business Treasurer of Bahrain India Society, Vijay Boloor, is a serial entrepreneur, having spent more than 40 years in Bahrain. He speaks about his career and the society’s ability to open doors for budding businessmen. 13 Changing the World with Zeal Dr. Arun Praharaj’s speaks of his journey from a successful corporate professional to a diaspora leader in Bahrain. 6 Vegetarians Rejoice! You can now enjoy a Gujarati thali with over 20 delightfully delicious items at Delmon International Hotel. At the Forefront of Technology Almoayyed Computers Middle East (ACME) CEO, S.M. Hussaini, tells us about the company and its recent expansion in India. 22 23 A Self-Made Success Entrepreneur, business coach and philanthropist Tanima Chakravorty speaks to Farah Baig about work, personal beliefs and the greater impact she envisions for society. 7 All About Rickshaws! Kristian Harrison looks at one of the cultural cornerstones of Indian motoring, the rickshaw! 16 COVER India in Bahrain Special August 2023 Printing Press Union Press, Bahrain Published monthly by RED HOUSE MARKETING P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com © Copyright Reserved 2005-2023 The concept, content, style and design of this publication remain the exclusive property of Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. and must not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written permission. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Red House Marketing cannot accept legal responsibility for any error or omission. • Views expressed in this magazine by journalists and writers are not necessarily those of the publishers of Bahrain This Month. Licensed by the Ministry of Information Publication Code: TA001 ISBN 1 899 348 09 3 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION Bahrain: BD24 Gulf and international subscriptions available on request. THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editor Farah Baig Assistant Editor Kristian Harrison Editorial Consultant Ahdeya Ahmed Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Art Director Hatem Monem Webmaster Nishad Eapen Production Manager Muna Yousef Staff Photographer Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales Director Anuradha Manhas [email protected] Digital Media Executive Amina Syed [email protected] Media Executive Dheeptha Shetty DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Director of Film Danny Sokov Social Media Managers Shilu Babu, Rohit Reghunath
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