Asian admen get royal welcome

 After being transported in 45 deluxe coaches from Delhi through Saturday and Sunday, the 1,250 delegates brushed padded shoulders with royalty at a dinner at the city palace last night.

 The dinner with the Maharaja of Jaipur had all the elements of a royal welcome: caparisoned elephants, camels and entertainment on the palace lawns.

 Says Ramesh Narayan, chairman, planning committee, Ad Asia 2003: