Editor's Note 
This issue of Diplomatist is all about a random feel of the globalised world where diplomacy works wonders. There is range and variety; depth and exclusivity on the topics we have selected—diplomacy, legal, bilateral relations, business, investment and human-interest issues.  Read the Note. 
   

LEGACY: AALCO HALF A CENTURY OF ASIAN-AFRICAN LEGAL COOPERATION
AALCO also organises a Meeting for its Legal Advisers on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly Session in New York. The bimonthly Liaison Officers Meeting at the Headquarters serves as a coordinating mechanism between the Member States and the Secretariat and steers the AALCO’s activities   Read the Article.  
 

FOCUS: RISE OF THE INDIAN LEGAL PROCESS OUTSOURCING INDUSTRY
Documentation relevant to the litigation process is now stored electronically and is available for transfer, storage and review anywhere in the world. With the increased prevalence of digital dictation it matters little whether your secretary is ten feet down the corridor or 7,000 miles away.   Read the Article. 
   

INTERVIEW: LAW-SCRIBE AIMS AT GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN LPO  
LawScribe Inc is one of the leading Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) companies in the US. Incorporated in February 2004 by Kunoor Chopra, a practising attorney, formerly with Fulbright and Jaworski, LLP, LawScribe has offices in Los Angeles, California, New York, and Gurgaon in India. Read an Interview.  
 

LIFESTYLE: SPLENDOUR OF JEWELLERY
Every occasion in India is associated with shopping for jewellery. The festive season is the best time of the year to find the most exotic of jewellery designs overflowing in the markets. As the festival of lights, diwali, draws near, diamonds and gold become the most sellable commodities.  Read the Article.      
     

COVERY STORY: UN PAYS TRIBUTE TO MAHATMA GANDHI  
Gandhi not only played a major role in India achieving its independence but taught a philosophy which has universal relevance. The core of that philosophy is the search for truth through non-violence (ahimsa). Read the Article.
 

LEISURE: PHOTOGRAPHY AS A PASSIONATE HOBBY
It is very important to know what your camera sees. Is it what you are seeing? For example, if your camera is on the auto mode, it will probably give off the flashlight by default. The flash, though necessary for well-lit sharp pictures also tend to flatten images and cast shadows in the background. So the slihoutte, which you wished to capture is no more silhoutte but well lit!  Read the Article.
   

MESSAGE: MULTILATERALISM IS THE WAY TO GO (UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon's Message on United Nations Day)
The world is changing in the United Nations favour—as more people and governments understand that multilateralism is the only path in our interdependent and globalising world. Global problems demand global solutions—and going it alone is not a viable option. Whether we are speaking of peace and security, development or human rights, demands on our organisation are growing every day.  Read the Article.
  

EVENT: "CRAFTING THE FUTURE" EXPO MARKS UN WEEK CELEBRATIONS IN INDIA   
In India, the UN Week (24-30 October) celebrations had its centerpiece in New Delhi with the United Nations in India presenting an exhibition entitled Crafting the Future showcasing the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through the creations of traditional Indian artists and craftsperson’s. Ms. Erna Witoelar, UN Special Ambassador for the MDGs for Asia and the Pacific inaugurated this at Dilli Haat on 25 October.  Read the Article.   
               

PASSING THRU:
GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERKEL'S MAIDEN VISIT TO INDIA
NETHERLANDS QUEEN BEATRIX VISITS INDIA
PHILIPPINES PRESIDENT ARRYO IN INDIA   
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SPOTLIGHT: HYDERABAD UNLIMITED  
The twin cities of Hyderabad- Secunderabad are pulsating with life and offer a peek into the rich heritage of the Nizams. Hyderabad is known for its nostalgic charm and magnificent culture exhibiting a blend of tradition and modernity. After Bangalore, it is also the second Silicon city in India exhibiting a powerful IT industry enabling successful operations to take place from its core.  Read the Article. 
    

DIPLOMATIC NEWS
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DEVELOPMENT: HABITAT DAY REITERATES - RIGHT TO SHELTER  
World Habitat Day, celebrated on the first Monday of October every year has been an occasion to reflect on the state of human settlements and the right to shelter. This is more crucial given the threats faced by the planet earth from climate change and over crowding of towns and cities. Read the Article.
   

LEGAL: EXPORT OF SERVICES - ISSUES IN TAXATION (Relevance of Situs of Physical Performance)
Since services covered under the residuary category are largely intangible in nature, the connotation of the concept of delivery of services has to be understood in a broader sense and not in the restricted sense of mere physical performance. This is for the reason that the delivery of intangible services cannot be said to be complete unless and until such services are received by the service recipient.  Read the Article.