EASTERN PROMISE

Jul 15 2008 by Sue Scott, Evening Gazette

AS TEESSIDE looks forward to unveiling the eighth Wonder of the World at Middlehaven, local businesses are looking East towards the home of the first.

The country that inspired romantics with the Taj Mahal, ignited lovers with the karma sutra and put chicken tikka masala on every menu in Britain, is getting its own back on the old colonials... big time.

Millions of rupees are pouring into Britain, but there are equal opportunities for Teesside firms that are prepared to take on the Indian tiger.

See our special report pages 2 & 3