Beta Group chief receives doctorate from Italian universirty
Thiruvananthapuram: J Raj Mohan Pillai, chairman of food processing company Beta Group, has received a the Doctorate in Business Management from the New Age International University of Seborga, Italy. Younger brother of late biscuit tycoon Rajan Pillai, Raj Mohan Pillai brings to bear a wealth of business management experience gained through two generations, a company spokesman said here.

Pillai said the tiny East Asian country of Vietnam has made large strides in production and processing of cashew nuts and might soon overtake the compatriot Indian industry. An essentially cashew products company, the Beta Group has now diversified into various fruit drinks and exotic nuts such as almonds, dates and pistachios. The company proposes to enter the pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors in future.
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Dhingra likely to take over as DGS
Mumbai: Kiran Dhingra, well known for her dynamism is likely to take over from G S Sahni as director general of shipping. GS Sahni, having completed his three-year tenure, is moving to Delhi as secretary co-ordination. Sahni and Dhingra have yet to receive their orders.

Sahni brought about a transformation in the administration of the industry, and made it more accountable and customer savvy.

Belonging to the 1975 IAS cadre, Dhingra would be the first lady to head this highest executive office, entering an almost all-male dominated bastion.

According to sources NK Raghupati, the present chairman of Tuticorin Port Trust and the Sethusamudram project was said to be the first choice for the post amongst two others. Having declined the offer, Dhingra's selection has become almost certain.
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