# FDI

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a direct investment into production or business in a country by a company in another country, either by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country In Year 2012 FDI was a cynosure of all the eyeballs as the government allowed FDI upto 51% in multi brand retail, 49% in the aviation sector, 74% in the broadcasting and media sector in lieu of ongoing liberalization. While everyone was skeptical about the actual benefits from FDI , our government held a strong grip upon the fact that the measures would create job opportunities and improve the finances of the nation by continuous flow of foreign capital in the Indian markets across the sectors. FDI showed some signs of relief to the common man who was crippled by the rising inflation but lead to horrendous state among small businessmen fearing the loss of business on 51% FDI being allowed to Multi Brand Retail outlets .

100% FDI is permitted for setting up of special Economic Zone.FDI could compliment the local development by boosting export competitiveness, employment generation and strengthening skills and enhanced financial resources for development.
The confidence shown by the investors in our economy . FDI could be among  important sources of financing for Indian Economy. Consistency  and transparency is to be adapted by Policy Makers along with comprehensive long term development strategy  Investors would receive additional benefits. Their risk is reduced because they can diversify their holdings outside of a specific country, industry or political system. Diversification increases return without increasing risk.

Better standards of living could be achieved by recipient countries by higher tax revenue from the company that received the foreign direct investment. Businesses could be benefited by the well practiced management, accounting or legal guidance  by their lenders. They can also incorporate the latest technology, innovations in operational practices, and new financing tools that they might not otherwise be aware of. Lifestyles of employees could be enhanced helping to create a better standard of living for the recipient country

Eve Teasing- A perpetual Evil

Eve teasing has become a perennial retest social problem in today’s modern society. Recently there have been incidents of Eve teasing leading to serious injuries and even death .
Eve teasing is a euphemism used for sexual harassment, street harassment and obscene behavior. It is a major issue in India, especially in metropolitans.  A large percentage of Indian women have faced or are facing this menace. Women find themselves vulnerable to the threat of eve teasing everywhere.  When a social change was taking place in conservative India 60’s with women venturing out for work, the giant movement of women emancipation came with its own side effects and one of them was eve teasing. 

Eve teasing keeps surfacing in different forms. Right from a flirtatious comment to street harassment and molestation, it can turn ruinous for women. The problem with our society norms is that passing a comment or     staring at a girl isnt categorised as a criminal activity. Eve teasing is multifaceted problem and it requires attention
No amounts of efforts and policies have proved to be particularly effective against this problem. To tackle it Moral Education should be ensured and Male-Female Relationship Should Be Explained Clearly to the Children. Socially, Awareness Rising Programmes Regarding Eve Teasing Should Be Launched. Besides, Empowerment of Women Should Be Ensured Through Eradication of Gender Discrimination