The recent Forbes List charts out Infosys on the 155th place but it is a pleasure to see our associated Tata Group, reaching par excellence as it captures 20th Rank in the Forbes Top 200 companies. Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group, was named Asia's businessman of the year by Forbes magazine and it is indeed a pride for all of us at Secure Insurance Solutions & Tata Aig.

Last year in 2005, TATA AIG General Insurance introduced the Business Travel Guard, a group Insurance cover that gives comprehensive overseas Travel coverage for the Business Traveller. And today, we are happy to cover all the Travel coverage along with the NRI Insurance needs too. 

Also Tata AIG Life launched its flexible accident and health Insurance policy, 'Health Protector.' A five year renewable term policy, with the premium amount remaining constant during the tenure. The Company also launched its money-back plan 'Nirbhay Life.'

Well, by the way, the recent survey based on 3790 customers, revealed TATA AIG Health and Life Insurance customers as 'Most Satisfied' lot in the Segment with highest ratings. The survey was conducted by Consumer voice - A Consumer Rights Group and it was based on tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy on the parts of insurers. 

So, there we go and we assure, even in the sectors of Auto Insurance, E-marine Insurance, Travel, etc. we give the best customer satisfaction. Call on us, any time - We cater to your Insurance needs.

- Swagat,Binal

Yeah, no excuses for not blogging in for a while on home website. By the way, as Blogging goes Corporate, I wonder whether Corporate Blogging do generate revenue or rathar, sell its products. There need to be strong traffic to your blog, numerous links to it from other blogs and frequent reader feedback are a few signs your blog is generating buzz that can attract buyers. There are media companies and corporates who fill up the gaps with ghost bloggers or rathar call in for hired bloggers who charge over a $4 per post. But awareness do totally lack in many Corporates in India who stand with stand-alone websites, not frequently updated nor even seen visited or got lost in the search back pages. If a company blog generates $10 a day, even this is fine but unfortunately, we all know our time restraints and hence, hired bloggers fill in the gaps and are a boon to many Corporates. 

I started writing Blogs in my journalism area and end up writing my own company blog here - all with slow pace but steady and some day, hope to make it big with the revenue generation ( ) or possibly, build in the steady clients who flow in their mails & build mutual business relations for our products - the chemicals, Insurance (Travel Insurance online), calling for Car Rates and best deals and the flowing enquiries for bookings of Flights or hotels.

So long for now, Happy Thanksgiving - Thanks for visiting my blog and passing this way....

- Swagat, ilaxi 

Guardian of Angels:A practical Guide to Joyful Parenting by ilaxi patel is my new book dedicated to all parents & teachers everywhere in the world. Here's what I quoted last week "If you do everything with the feeling of happiness, there is no task too difficult to perform. A human mind is like a parachute, always keep open and allow the great ideas to enter - after all, it's work a worship and creativity, a step towards nourishing your talents. So enjoy life, enjoy all that you do." And here I am - enjoying all that I do:-)

In 1991, I started a Children's Library, the same year when Swagat Group Business started its operations with Chemicals & Dyes Intermediates. Being an active member in the Group, I managed (And still continue doing so) Administration and Web Consulting. While doing so, I drifted to areas in Insurance, Hotel Bookings & Journalism. I wrote Kids page for six years in print media and my contributions appeared directly or indirectly, in several newspapers. Also, I wrote a few management articles in print media. On web, I manage Net newspaper for kids online at www.kidsfreesouls.com since many years. The book is a result of my experiences with the press, kids, parents and teachers. And yeah, all my online readers who sent me their comments, suggestions, feedback and concerns.

A special thanks goes to all my readers who made this book come out in print. I hope this book will be useful to many individuals who nurture a genius in their child. Please feel free to add your comments on my Plog and write your reviews too at Amazon. Feel free to email me too. Thank You!

- Swagat, ilaxi

Life is a Journey, enjoy the trip with Maruti Swift!

It is heard, Suzuki will bring the next-generation Swift hatchback to the United States in 2010 to compete with such vehicles as the Honda Fit. A hybrid sedan is a possibility. The Swift last was sold in US in 2002.

Well, recently I took a Swift for myself for change-over from Viva. I had a red viva but than I wanted a car too easy moving along the city as I always have rush on-spot customer visits & road tests for many. The Swift is more eye-catching, more spacious, more refined, more user-friendly and a whole lot more enjoyable to drive than anything else in the compact-car category. The car is quite tall, and a little wider than the Palio and the Indica. The Suzuki Swift is able to seat five comfortably and offer ample luggage space. I've used Palio, Wagon R and Fiat Uno ealier which was a great drive too but Swift is the current 'Right Pick' if you really want the cozy feel.

If you are wondering 'Can the Swift take on the likes of Hyundai Getz, Ford Fusion or the various other hatchbacks around' - Simply, the answer is 'Yes' - Maruti Swift is the Car of the Year 2006 and made for the Indian roads with the city traffic on a rise day in and day out. For prices of Maruti Swift, refer Ennovative Finanz and call on us any time you feel, for a Test Drive. Enjoy!

- Swagat,Binal

Giant Steps

Here's an example of Albert Einstein - He was the greatest scientist in a century dominated by science - The Atom Bomb, the Big Bang, Quantum Physics and Electronics; all bear his imprint. Born to a jewish couple from southern Germany, Albert Einstein was the embodiment of pure intellect, the genius among geniuses who discovered, merely by thinking about it, that the universe was not as it seemed. His ideas, like Darwin, went beyond science, influencing modern culture from painting to poetry. In fact, his effect on the popular imagination continued throughout his life and even after it. Following World War II, Einstein campaigned for a ban on nuclear weaponry and pleaded for an end to bigotry and racism. His humane and democratic instincts remain an ideal political model for the 21st century embodying, as they do, our highest hopes.

A sheer example of an 'Imagination' - If Imagination doesn't soar high and ambitions aren't big, accomplishments do not reach milestones. Achievements comes in with efforts and these very achievements are nourished with accomplishments leading one to Giant Steps - imaginations to reach to newer heights. You climb to take those very small steps to make them big turning to Giant Steps. That's how, every new day, Secure Insurance strives for a Giant Step leap and already become a Gold member with the TATA AIG 'Giant steps Partner Recognition Program' making a new mark - Believe me, all with the association of our reputed clients and yeah, as a reader of this Blog, you too can be a part of my Giant Leap by clicking on Secure Insurance Solutions - all for your Insurance Solutions. Just call on us and Secure Insurance is 'At Your Service' - Let us together take the Giant Steps and benefit in terms of life success.

- Swagat, Binal

Trident Hotel - Great times loaded with Fun

The ever enjoyable 2 nights & 3 days getaway surrounding Ahmedabad is undoubedtely, Abu & Udaipur. These two places are the coolest choice - Abu, a Hill Station with Ambaji on its way and Udaipur - a heritage place with Shreenathji, the nearest pilgrimage place.

I think, if you are a family person, Trident Hilton offers a host of packages with 2 nights and 3 days with double occupancy to places in Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, Gugaon, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar and Cochin. You also get the Hilton Breakfast each day with 20% discount on food and local transportation. Of coz, you get free additional room space for two children below 16 years excluding breakfast.

The nearest package to Trident Hilton's Udaipur, provides a variety of entertainment, planned by a professional with musical performances, cookery classes, magician, puppet shows, sports activities & lots more. There are play rooms, splash pools, mini excursions, movies, Indoor recreations, outdoor amusements and what more - Yeah, Happy Hours at the Bar for parents from 6 pm to 7 pm and rekindling romance with candlelight Dinner. I ever give my first preference to stay at Trident Hotels in Udaipur coz while going to Shreenathji, this is a great place to relax and the most exciting place to be. Don't miss your chance to stay here for once if you are visiting Udaipur or Shreenathji. Call on us at Swagat Holidays and rest assure, our dreams will turn your dream destination to reality!

- ilaxi

Personal Accident : A boon to the Grieved!

It's only Less than Rs.3/- per day that you need to take care of your family. Imagine, how your family would survive if they lose you to an Accident? Want them to be protected? Here's one of the solution, Personal Accident Guard. Accidents occur quickly and unexpectedly, any time, any place in a person's life. To deal with financial stability, individuals as well as many organizations choose to purchase Personal Accident Policy from Secure Insurance Solutions.Among our many individual and Corporate customers, we have a major Corporate client 'Sandesh' who has a vision to provide PA to its employees as well as readers. For a small sum, they have provided free Personal Accident worth Rs.One lac to its subscriber!

Personal Accident Guard can be taken in multiple units of Rs. 10 lacs up to Rs. 1 crore. As an Add-on, you can also take an Accidental Weekly Benefit, in multiples of Rs. 2000 up to Rs. 10,000. You have the convenient options to choose with equally beneficial incentives of Educational allowance, which means, in case of Accidental death, 10 percent of principal sum assured is paid towards your child's educational benefit. Many other benefits for the insured and his family. For the people who are travelling abroad, there is 24 hour Personal Accident cover upto US $ 15,000.

Most of the time, I have noticed people nodding away when approached for PA Policy. This is quite strange as PA policy come with very low premiums i.e within Rs.1500/- or Rs.2300/- per annum as per the plans with an additional Rs.143/- p.a. only for the weekly benefits. You can take a policy worth Rs.10 Lacs to One Crore!

Here is a settled claim copy of a cheque worth Rs.20 Lacs and Rs.46 Lacs towards Personal Accident Policies that are self explanatory. An example on how much Life means important at a loss of a person but more, just think, how much you leave behind to overcome the loss and meet financial needs! If you care for yourself and your family, get Insured Now. Call on us for a PA Plan.

- ilaxi, Swagat

R&D Operations shift to India and China

A survey of 186 top companies found more than three-quarters of research and development sites planned through 2007 are slated for India and China.

Dow Chemical, which spends about $1 billion a year on R&D, has less than 100 R&D staff in China right now but 4,000 in the U.S. and 1,000 in Europe. But by the end of next year it hopes to have opened a new facility in India and expanded an existing one in China. These will be home to 1,200 staff. Dow doesn't plan to build any new facilities in the U.S. If Dow Chemical built new R&D facilities in the U.S. instead of China and India, it could only hire one-third of the employees it needs.

This means, with the IT trends of google and many others stepping into Indian cities, there seems Business houses round the globe are believing more in Indian talents and potentialities. Corporations are finding that their R&D dollars go a long way and can do the same quality research and get the same results for a limited budget.

- ilaxi, swagat

The Car in D Segment Finally Launched
Honda is launched its most awaited popular car worldwide in India recently and this Honda Civic is is expected to compete with the Toyota Corolla and the Mitsubishi Cedia. The Civic comes in two variants with the manual transmission costing Rs. 10.75 lakh, while the automatic variant would be for Rs. 11.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The model is said to be targeted at trendsetters and includes features like ABS (anti-locking brake system) and EBD (electronic brake force distribution system) and dual SRS airbags. It has an aero-dynamic and sporty body, with the interiors affording spacious leg-room. Honda has given the Civic an 1800 cc engine that makes 130 bhp at a rather high 6300 rpm. The Honda Civic is real 'new age' Japanese Car which comes with multiplex meter. The Civic now has two independent displays for the speedometer and tachometer that are well placed and easy to read. Audio equipment comes in the form of an in-dash 6-CD changer that can play MP3s and WMAs. The audio system controls are in the rear seat arm rest which isn't a feature even on cars that cost twice as much. Ample room on the inside and flat rer floor. For the fuel consumption, we at Ennovative Finanz have yet to verify the same. Civic cars were started in 1972 as a three-door hatchback and now has 16 million satisfied customers worldwide. The Honda Civic will be manufactured in India, China and Vietnam. This is the eighth generation model of the Civic, which is Honda's most popular car worldwide.For More Details on Honda Civic & Test Drive in Ahmedabad, call on us at Ennovative Finanz.

- Binal, Swagat

Manali had waved its magic wand and my life was filled with joy to feel the thrill of an adventure cum most memorable holidays. It was during those Diwali holidays to an escape to an RCI resort of Sterling with the advantage of 7 days and 6 nights - exclusively to be spent at a unique Hill Station 'Manali' in India. You must have seen the pic on Holidays page with an Uno on the back-drop of Snow-scaped hills and wondered how we must have returned from Marhi. Whoaa..Manali has been a great trip by Uno car, all the way from Gujarat to Manali! The car really proved a great Road Test and it been a fantastic adventure tour that I ever had. Yeah, we went by Uno to Marhi and while coming back, the thin narrow roads were full of snow. A little skid there and we would have been down the hills. Touch wood, the pic shows us smiling back to our resort with an unforgettable, memorable experience.

Manali has so much to offer - the breathtaking sights of snow capped peaks, the gushing Beas river; hot springs at Vashisht, Manu and Hadimba temples, great shopping with amust buy nepali bell and kulu shawls. Israelis, I gather have made their second home in Manali and hence, lafa, shaksuka and other Israeli cuisine are advertised at every second hotel. Also available is Italian, German and Japanese food. We visited the Roerich Art Gallery, the beautiful Solang valley and yeah, Marhi towards the Rohtang Pass. At 13,000 ft. high, its scenic view. They do not have a toll but entry tax with free parking areas and provide a pamphlet containing a guide map of the town with details on taxi fares, etc. What impressed me was the cleanliness drive. Tourists or any person had pay a fine, charged for any plastic bags thrown in the town.
You can say, I saw a dream and it turned to a reality! Next time, you plan to visit places, call on us and yeah sure, you can turn your dreams to reality too:-)

- ilaxi, Swagat

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited recently announced a 11% growth in profit after tax to Rs. 13.6 crores for the year ending March 31st, 2006 versus Rs 12.2 crores a year ago. The profit before tax was Rs 26.9 crores. The premium income grew by 29% to Rs 606 crores from Rs 469 crores for the same period.

With the showers tickling and the heat wave a passe, sipping coffee along with an Insurance meeting is a great combination to welcome rains.However, monsoon is a horrifying memories of the monstrous monsoon last year where the entire mumbai felt the jolt and my company made a loss of 13.4 crores! Yet, its a great feeling that TATA AIG has made profits despite the flood related claims.

It is during these times when everyone is helpless and wished they have some Insurance cover. It explains what is the meaning of Insurance and affirms its necessity in today's living. During these times, an Insurance cover is a blessing in disguise. He, who has suffered, knows the best.

With the world class products and service levels, I feel proud to be a part of the group to offer its various Insurance packages.

- ilaxi, Swagat

Recently, on the world environment day, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board has reason to rejoice as Ahmedabad dropped to the 12th position on the list of most polluted cities in the country. However, as planned more than 1,500 units in Narol, Naroda, Odhav, Vatva and other Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) areas were to be converted to natural gas over one year. Yet, in the first phase 640 industries, mostly in Vatva, Odhav and Narol, were identified for conversion that was to completed by November 2005. GPCB, which had identified Narol and Vatva as the 'most polluted', had suggested that all large-scale industries there should convert to natural gas during Phase-I. In Phase-II, which was to be completed by February 2006, the Board planned to target units in Odhav GIDC, Naroda GIDC and all foundries to switch to natural gas. However, by May 2006, not even 350 units in the city have been converted to natural gas.

Authorities claim that it is unavailability of gas that has dampened the progress, environmentalists claim it is yet another deadline missed.

Industrial units manufacturing dyes and dye-intermediates account for 59.2% of the hazardous wastes generated. These are concentrated in the industrial estates of Odhav, Naroda and Vatva. Without much concern for environmental norms, Gujarat embarked on a journey of industrialization with massive chemical estates coming up in the Odhav and Vatva, it's a great concern for human dwelling around the area. The Go green celebrations are all with a bang but the fever dries up once the environment day is gone. Aren't the factory owners responsible for a lot of pollution or is corruption at its heights?

- Swagat

The Blog re-starts with more of blogging on Chemicals, Dyes Intermediates news, Insurance, Car Finance n Car makes, Travel to places and so on. Keep reading n keep the faith! Enjoy.