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Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Happy New Year: New Year Greetings, New Year Wishes
Happy New Year: New Year Greetings, New Year Wishes
I wish you Health...
So you may enjoy each day in comfort.
I wish you the Love of friends and family...
And Peace within your heart.
I wish you the Beauty of nature...
That you may enjoy the work of God.
I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities...
For those things that really matter in life.
I wish you Generousity so you may share...
All good things that come to you.
I wish you Happiness and Joy...
And Blessings for the New Year.
I wish you the best of everything...
That you so well deserve.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIEND!
~ Author Unknown to me ~
H ours of happy times with friends and family
A bundant time for relaxation
P rosperity
P lenty of love when you need it the most
Y outhful excitement at lifes simple pleasures
N ights of restful slumber (you know - dont' worry be happy)
E verything you need
W ishing you love and light
Y ears and years of good health
E njoyment and mirth
A angels to watch over you
R embrances of a happy years!
~ Author Unknown to me ~
Happiness deep down within.
Serenity with each sunrise.
Success in each facet of your life.
Family beside you.
Close and caring friends.
Health, inside you.
Love that never ends.
Special memories of all the yesterdays.
A bright today with much to be thankful for.
A path that leads to beautiful tomorrows.
Dreams that do their best to come true.
Appreciation of all the wonderful things about you.
~ Author Unknown to me ~
I look to the new year and my wish for you;
Peace within your heart
Love from family and friends
Faith to guide your way
Hope to to make it through each day
Sunshine to light the day
Heavenly Stars to wish upon
Rainbows to to let you know there is a tomorrow
A tear to show compassion
A heart to hold the love
But most of all I wish for you
to feel my hand in yours,
To know I am here if you stumble or fall.
To bring you cheer, to bring you love,
to return the love you always share with me.
~ Author Unknown to me ~
Perhaps a bit wiser,
a bit kinder, too,
a little bit braver,
a heart that's more true,
a touch of believing
I've not known before,
in joys I'm receiving
a little bit more.
A little more anxious
to reach out my hand,
despite hurt or problems
to still understand,
accepting the heartache
that life often brings,
a little more beauty
in life's simple things.
A prayer when I'm weary
as onward I trod,
a little more trusting,
believing in God,
'tis this I would wish for
within moments dear,
not a lot - just a little
this wondrous new year.
~ Garnett Ann Schultz ~
Source: rosebriar.uk.com
I wish you Health...
So you may enjoy each day in comfort.
I wish you the Love of friends and family...
And Peace within your heart.
I wish you the Beauty of nature...
That you may enjoy the work of God.
I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities...
For those things that really matter in life.
I wish you Generousity so you may share...
All good things that come to you.
I wish you Happiness and Joy...
And Blessings for the New Year.
I wish you the best of everything...
That you so well deserve.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIEND!
~ Author Unknown to me ~
H ours of happy times with friends and family
A bundant time for relaxation
P rosperity
P lenty of love when you need it the most
Y outhful excitement at lifes simple pleasures
N ights of restful slumber (you know - dont' worry be happy)
E verything you need
W ishing you love and light
Y ears and years of good health
E njoyment and mirth
A angels to watch over you
R embrances of a happy years!
~ Author Unknown to me ~
Happiness deep down within.
Serenity with each sunrise.
Success in each facet of your life.
Family beside you.
Close and caring friends.
Health, inside you.
Love that never ends.
Special memories of all the yesterdays.
A bright today with much to be thankful for.
A path that leads to beautiful tomorrows.
Dreams that do their best to come true.
Appreciation of all the wonderful things about you.
~ Author Unknown to me ~
I look to the new year and my wish for you;
Peace within your heart
Love from family and friends
Faith to guide your way
Hope to to make it through each day
Sunshine to light the day
Heavenly Stars to wish upon
Rainbows to to let you know there is a tomorrow
A tear to show compassion
A heart to hold the love
But most of all I wish for you
to feel my hand in yours,
To know I am here if you stumble or fall.
To bring you cheer, to bring you love,
to return the love you always share with me.
~ Author Unknown to me ~
Perhaps a bit wiser,
a bit kinder, too,
a little bit braver,
a heart that's more true,
a touch of believing
I've not known before,
in joys I'm receiving
a little bit more.
A little more anxious
to reach out my hand,
despite hurt or problems
to still understand,
accepting the heartache
that life often brings,
a little more beauty
in life's simple things.
A prayer when I'm weary
as onward I trod,
a little more trusting,
believing in God,
'tis this I would wish for
within moments dear,
not a lot - just a little
this wondrous new year.
~ Garnett Ann Schultz ~
Source: rosebriar.uk.com
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Christmas in Washington 2008
Christmas in Washington 2008
TNT is going to ring in the holidays in musical style with its annual presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, which this
year is scheduled to feature platinum-selling, Grammy-winning Christian music group Casting Crowns, Tony-winning performer
Kristin Chenoweth, rising country star Julianne Hough, Grammy winner Darius Rucker and a cappella sensations Straight No
Chaser.
Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw are slated to host the event for the fifth consecutive year.
See full article at tnt.tv »
TNT is going to ring in the holidays in musical style with its annual presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, which this
year is scheduled to feature platinum-selling, Grammy-winning Christian music group Casting Crowns, Tony-winning performer
Kristin Chenoweth, rising country star Julianne Hough, Grammy winner Darius Rucker and a cappella sensations Straight No
Chaser.
Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw are slated to host the event for the fifth consecutive year.
See full article at tnt.tv »
Tyler Hansbrough Biography
Tyler Hansbrough Andrew Tyler Hansbrough (born November 3, 1985 in Columbia, Missouri), is an American collegiate basketball player for the
North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team. Hansbrough was a unanimous selection for the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Atlantic
Coast Conference All Conference Team, 2006 ACC Freshman of the Year, and 2008 ACC Conference Player of the Year. In 2008,
Hansbrough swept all major individual honors in men's college basketball. For a North Carolina men's player to have his
jersey retired, he must win at least one of six national player of the year awards: the Associated Press, the U.S. Basketball
Writers Association, the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Sporting News, the Naismith Award and the Wooden Award,
and wait until his class has graduated. Since Hansbrough has won all six, and is returning for his senior season, he will
have his number 50 retired when he graduates from North Carolina in 2009. Hansbrough is the son of Tami Wheat and Dr. Gene
Hansbrough and brother of former Mississippi State University and future Notre Dame player Ben Hansbrough.
See full article at wikipedia »
Tyler Hansbrough's Girlfriend
Tyler Hansbrough's Girlfriend
Does Tyler Hansbrough have a girlfriend?
Yes he does, her name is Christy Wilson and she lives in Lincoln County:)
He loves her very much!
See full article at wiki.answers.com »
Does Tyler Hansbrough have a girlfriend?
Yes he does, her name is Christy Wilson and she lives in Lincoln County:)
He loves her very much!
See full article at wiki.answers.com »
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Atlantis Airline Missing with 11 people on board
Atlantis Airline Missing with 11 people on board
Soon after taking off, a plane en route to New York sent a distress call, but it quickly went missing, authorities said Tuesday.
The aircraft sent an emergency signal before disappearing from the radar 35 minutes after taking off from the Dominican Republic at about 3:30 p.m. Monday with 11 people on board according to Director Jose Tomaz Perez of Dominican Civil Aviation Institute.
The plane belongs to Atlantis Airlines, and the flight was scheduled to last for just over an hour. The region where the plane disappeared is close to the Bermuda Triangle.
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said that the plane disappeared as it left Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos and that its destination was not immediately known.
Aviation officials reports of the planes origin, destination and where it was last reported conflict.
The Coast Guard and other agencies are continuing to search for the plane or survivors.
Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/
Soon after taking off, a plane en route to New York sent a distress call, but it quickly went missing, authorities said Tuesday.
The aircraft sent an emergency signal before disappearing from the radar 35 minutes after taking off from the Dominican Republic at about 3:30 p.m. Monday with 11 people on board according to Director Jose Tomaz Perez of Dominican Civil Aviation Institute.
The plane belongs to Atlantis Airlines, and the flight was scheduled to last for just over an hour. The region where the plane disappeared is close to the Bermuda Triangle.
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said that the plane disappeared as it left Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos and that its destination was not immediately known.
Aviation officials reports of the planes origin, destination and where it was last reported conflict.
The Coast Guard and other agencies are continuing to search for the plane or survivors.
Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/
Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Opens Registration
Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Opens Registration
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler run announces 2009 entry information. On-line registration is already open for Cherry Blossom 10 Miler.
However, here are some interesting facts and pieces of information that you need to know about the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler registration. Some people have already experiences difficulties and unavailability of server while trying to register for Cherry Blossom 10 Miler.
Scurry & Whirl describes her failure experience with Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler registration.
Well I attempted to sign up. Got as far as confirm your registration, and then realized I was a dumbass and put my best 5 mile time instead of 10 mile pace. When I tried to edit it, I just got the Server Unavailable message. Then I realized I was a dumbass for doing that and I should have just hit complete register, and I could have changed the corral later.
Now I have just tried to resubmit, started from scratch 3 times. And every time I get to the last step it tells me server unavailable. My hopes are dashed. Now I have to find another good Ten Milers in the area happening around the same time.
The 37th running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run Walk will be held on April 5, 2009.
Below is the information provided from Cherry Blossom about the details of the 10 miler registration.
Due to the legal requirement that each individual sign the waiver, online registration is limited to one individual at a time. This is necessary to avoid the practice of one individual signing up multiple individuals during a single on-line session. When this happens, the additional individuals are entering the race without signing the waiver. Family members wishing to enter as as a group will have to initiate a separate on-line process for each member, or can consider downloading copies of the mail-in entry form and submitting them together in an single envelope.
Registration to the Ten Mile is limited to the first 12,000 entrants; registration to the 5K Run-Walk is limited to the first 500 entrants.
The 5K Run-Walk is designed to accommodate individuals running or walking at a pace of 14-minutes per mile or slower (greater than 2 hours and 20 minutes for a 10-mile time). Registration for this event will open simultaneously with registration for the 10-mile run. The 5K Run-Walk will begin at 8:40 on Sunday, Apr. 5, 2009.
If you experience difficulty accessing the on-line registration link, hit your Refresh or Reload button. This seems to be a particular problem for AOL users.
If you have blocked pop-ups from appearing on your web browser, you may need to disable this function to proceed.
Some federal agencies may have Firewalls which prohibit credit card payment. We suggest that you enter by using a different Internet Service Provider or by using a mail-in entry form.
Last Year's Volunteers: If you were a volunteer last year you should have received your 2009 Guaranteed Volunteer Entry Instructions by email. You will be using electronic entry codes for online registration this year instead of printed entry forms. If you were a volunteer in 2008, and you did not receive an email containing your Guaranteed Entry Instructions, please send an email to michelle@cherryblossom.org. If you, or someone you know, would like to volunteer for the 2009 race, visit: http://www.cherryblossom.org/volunteer/volunteer.htm
Source: http://www.huliq.com/
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler run announces 2009 entry information. On-line registration is already open for Cherry Blossom 10 Miler.
However, here are some interesting facts and pieces of information that you need to know about the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler registration. Some people have already experiences difficulties and unavailability of server while trying to register for Cherry Blossom 10 Miler.
Scurry & Whirl describes her failure experience with Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler registration.
Well I attempted to sign up. Got as far as confirm your registration, and then realized I was a dumbass and put my best 5 mile time instead of 10 mile pace. When I tried to edit it, I just got the Server Unavailable message. Then I realized I was a dumbass for doing that and I should have just hit complete register, and I could have changed the corral later.
Now I have just tried to resubmit, started from scratch 3 times. And every time I get to the last step it tells me server unavailable. My hopes are dashed. Now I have to find another good Ten Milers in the area happening around the same time.
The 37th running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run Walk will be held on April 5, 2009.
Below is the information provided from Cherry Blossom about the details of the 10 miler registration.
Due to the legal requirement that each individual sign the waiver, online registration is limited to one individual at a time. This is necessary to avoid the practice of one individual signing up multiple individuals during a single on-line session. When this happens, the additional individuals are entering the race without signing the waiver. Family members wishing to enter as as a group will have to initiate a separate on-line process for each member, or can consider downloading copies of the mail-in entry form and submitting them together in an single envelope.
Registration to the Ten Mile is limited to the first 12,000 entrants; registration to the 5K Run-Walk is limited to the first 500 entrants.
The 5K Run-Walk is designed to accommodate individuals running or walking at a pace of 14-minutes per mile or slower (greater than 2 hours and 20 minutes for a 10-mile time). Registration for this event will open simultaneously with registration for the 10-mile run. The 5K Run-Walk will begin at 8:40 on Sunday, Apr. 5, 2009.
If you experience difficulty accessing the on-line registration link, hit your Refresh or Reload button. This seems to be a particular problem for AOL users.
If you have blocked pop-ups from appearing on your web browser, you may need to disable this function to proceed.
Some federal agencies may have Firewalls which prohibit credit card payment. We suggest that you enter by using a different Internet Service Provider or by using a mail-in entry form.
Last Year's Volunteers: If you were a volunteer last year you should have received your 2009 Guaranteed Volunteer Entry Instructions by email. You will be using electronic entry codes for online registration this year instead of printed entry forms. If you were a volunteer in 2008, and you did not receive an email containing your Guaranteed Entry Instructions, please send an email to michelle@cherryblossom.org. If you, or someone you know, would like to volunteer for the 2009 race, visit: http://www.cherryblossom.org/volunteer/volunteer.htm
Source: http://www.huliq.com/
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
DDA: DDA Results - www.dda.org.in
DDA: DDA Results - www.dda.org.in
DDA housing scheme results out, over 5000 flats allotted
Here's a piece of good news for the applicants of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) housing scheme. The two websites that were displaying the results of the draw are now opening. Earlier, many were facing problems while logging onto the sites. The sites - www.dda.org.in or www.urbanindia.nic.in, were not opening till afternoon.
Besides the sites, the DDA has also promised to publish the results in major newspapers on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, a number of calls were received at NDTV.com with people complaining that they were unable to view the results on the DDA website and asking for an alternative way to do so.
It was a day many in Delhi had been waiting for with fingers crossed - the DDA allotted 5,000 flats through a computer lottery. At the Vikas Sadan office where applicants had been collecting since morning, the display of results had mixed news. An exultant Ratnesh Kumar Maheshwari, whose name appeared in the list, said, Earlier, I used to stay in a rented house. But now, I'll have a flat of my own.
On the other hand, Harish Kumar, whose name did not figure in the list, said he was not lucky this time. I will try next time because it is still affordable, he said.
The lottery process, which began at 12 noon, saw hundreds of applicants protesting and shouting slogans outside the DDA's office at Vikas Sadan. The protesting applicants said they were told that the draw would be shown live to them on a screen to ensure transparency. But they were not being allowed inside the building. Instead, they' d been asked to check the result at 3 pm on the DDA website.
The 5,000 DDA flats range from Rs 7 to 77 lakh in cost. They've been built in some of Delhi's most-wanted colonies like Dwarka, Rohini and Vasant Kunj.
The fact that they are 50 per cent cheaper than market rates for these areas makes them priceless. And to avoid any controversy, the lottery was supervised by IIT teachers.
Source: ndtv.com
DDA housing scheme results out, over 5000 flats allotted
Here's a piece of good news for the applicants of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) housing scheme. The two websites that were displaying the results of the draw are now opening. Earlier, many were facing problems while logging onto the sites. The sites - www.dda.org.in or www.urbanindia.nic.in, were not opening till afternoon.
Besides the sites, the DDA has also promised to publish the results in major newspapers on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, a number of calls were received at NDTV.com with people complaining that they were unable to view the results on the DDA website and asking for an alternative way to do so.
It was a day many in Delhi had been waiting for with fingers crossed - the DDA allotted 5,000 flats through a computer lottery. At the Vikas Sadan office where applicants had been collecting since morning, the display of results had mixed news. An exultant Ratnesh Kumar Maheshwari, whose name appeared in the list, said, Earlier, I used to stay in a rented house. But now, I'll have a flat of my own.
On the other hand, Harish Kumar, whose name did not figure in the list, said he was not lucky this time. I will try next time because it is still affordable, he said.
The lottery process, which began at 12 noon, saw hundreds of applicants protesting and shouting slogans outside the DDA's office at Vikas Sadan. The protesting applicants said they were told that the draw would be shown live to them on a screen to ensure transparency. But they were not being allowed inside the building. Instead, they' d been asked to check the result at 3 pm on the DDA website.
The 5,000 DDA flats range from Rs 7 to 77 lakh in cost. They've been built in some of Delhi's most-wanted colonies like Dwarka, Rohini and Vasant Kunj.
The fact that they are 50 per cent cheaper than market rates for these areas makes them priceless. And to avoid any controversy, the lottery was supervised by IIT teachers.
Source: ndtv.com
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Jennifer Aniston Desktop Calendar 2009
Jennifer Aniston Desktop Calendar 2009
Jennifer Aniston's wet T-shirt look for desktop calendar
IT'S only a 2009 desktop calendar, but the rather prim Jennifer Aniston has revealed herself like never before. news.com
Jennifer Aniston's wet T-shirt look for desktop calendar
IT'S only a 2009 desktop calendar, but the rather prim Jennifer Aniston has revealed herself like never before. news.com
Friday, December 5, 2008
Christmas Decorations
Christmas Decorations
Christmas decorations extend well beyond the Christmas tree. Christmas is an occasion to decorate the entire home – outdoors,
indoors, window decor, lighting displays, mantle garlands, Christmas stockings, beautiful door wreaths – the list never ends!
lick Celebrations.com experts have tips and
ideas to help you and your family spread Christmas cheer throughout your home.
Click here for more.
Christmas decorations extend well beyond the Christmas tree. Christmas is an occasion to decorate the entire home – outdoors,
indoors, window decor, lighting displays, mantle garlands, Christmas stockings, beautiful door wreaths – the list never ends!
lick Celebrations.com experts have tips and
ideas to help you and your family spread Christmas cheer throughout your home.
Click here for more.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Part Time Online Jobs
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Today December 1 is World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people between 1981 and 2007, and an estimated 33 million people worldwide live with HIV as of 2007, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed an estimated 2 million lives in 2007, of which about 270,000 were children. The concept of a World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention. Since then, it has been taken up by governments, international organizations and charities around the world.
World AIDS Day Themes 1988 - present
1988 Communication
1989 Youth
1990 Women and AIDS
1991 Sharing the Challenge
1992 Community Commitment
1993 Act
1994 AIDS and the Family
1995 Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities
1996 One World. One Hope
1997 Children Living in a World with AIDS
1998 Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People
1999 Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People
2000 AIDS: Men Make a Difference
2001 I care. Do you?
2002 Stigma and Discrimination
2003 Stigma and Discrimination
2004 Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS
2005 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise
2006 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Accountability
2007 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Leadership
2008 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Lead - Empower - Deliver
Read more.
World AIDS Day Themes 1988 - present
1988 Communication
1989 Youth
1990 Women and AIDS
1991 Sharing the Challenge
1992 Community Commitment
1993 Act
1994 AIDS and the Family
1995 Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities
1996 One World. One Hope
1997 Children Living in a World with AIDS
1998 Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People
1999 Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People
2000 AIDS: Men Make a Difference
2001 I care. Do you?
2002 Stigma and Discrimination
2003 Stigma and Discrimination
2004 Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS
2005 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise
2006 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Accountability
2007 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Leadership
2008 Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Lead - Empower - Deliver
Read more.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Cornwell Tools
Cornwell Tools
At Cornwell Tools, our commitment is to provide you with the highest quality products and service in the industry.
Cornwell Tools are only available through authorized Cornwell Dealers. If you do not have a local dealer or are unable to
contact yours, please let us know. Either call us toll free at (800) 321-8356 or use our online Dealer Locator form.
If you have Cornwell manufactured product that needs to be warrantied, please ship it prepaid with packing slip enclosed to
the following address:
Cornwell Tools
Attn: Warranty Return Department
635 Seville Road
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Tel: (800) 321-8356 or (330) 336-3506
Fax: (330) 336-3337
Source: http://www.cornwelltools.com/custservice.asp
At Cornwell Tools, our commitment is to provide you with the highest quality products and service in the industry.
Cornwell Tools are only available through authorized Cornwell Dealers. If you do not have a local dealer or are unable to
contact yours, please let us know. Either call us toll free at (800) 321-8356 or use our online Dealer Locator form.
If you have Cornwell manufactured product that needs to be warrantied, please ship it prepaid with packing slip enclosed to
the following address:
Cornwell Tools
Attn: Warranty Return Department
635 Seville Road
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Tel: (800) 321-8356 or (330) 336-3506
Fax: (330) 336-3337
Source: http://www.cornwelltools.com/custservice.asp
Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom resigns
Mississippi coach Sylvester Croom has resigned.
ESPN is reporting the news.
Croom, the first African-American head coach in the history of SEC football, took over the Bulldogs in 2004.
Source: http://blogs.suntimes.com
ESPN is reporting the news.
Croom, the first African-American head coach in the history of SEC football, took over the Bulldogs in 2004.
Source: http://blogs.suntimes.com
Plaxico Burress Shot
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was involved in an accidental shooting at a night club Friday night.Giants wideout Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg at a nightclub Friday night. Burress spent the night at the hospital, and his wound is not considered life-threatening.
Burress had already been sidelined for this Sundays’ game against the Washington Redskins due to a hamstring injury. He was not at team meetings and did not attend Saturday’s walkthrough. Specific details of the shooting are not available, and the Giants are not commenting on the incident.
This marks another black spot in what has not been a good year off the field for Burress. He has been suspended and fined several times this season for missing meetings and arguing with officials. After all his woes, Burress insisted he was not a distraction to his team. Burress is currently playing on a $35million contract that he signed after the Giants won the Super Bowl last season.
Source: sports.rightpundits.com
Chris Matthews For Senate?
Rumors have been flying around over the past year or so about the possibility of MSNBC political commentator and host of
“Hardball,” Chris Matthews, running for the Senate in Pennsylvania. He was born in Philadelphia.
Could it really happen? Two separate reports today indicate that it just might. FiveThirtyEight reports that Matthews has
been in discussions with veteran Obama staffers to “enlist in his campaign.”
Additionally, the Associated Press picked up on the story today to report that a Pennsylvania Democratic party leader has
heard some serious rumblings of a potential run as well.
A Pennsylvania Democratic party leader says MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews may be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2010.
The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reports Matthews met with state party leaders this past week in Washington to discuss a
possible bid to unseat Republican Sen. Arlen Specter.
Party official Mary Isenhour says she left the meeting feeling that Matthews still hadn’t made up his mind.
The 62-year-old Matthews hosts MSNBC’s “Hardball” and provides political commentary on NBC’s “Today.” He ran unsuccessfully
for a Pennsylvania congressional seat in 1974.
But of course, the inevitable “that’s crazy!” retort was given by a spokesperson at MSNBC to Politico in response to the
rumors which have suddenly gained newsworthy attention today.
UPDATE: Through a spokesperson, Matthews gave the following statement to Politico about the FiveThirtyEight report: “It is
absolutely not true.”
Matthews would reportedly run as a Democrat against veteran incumbent Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA). Some pundits, including
the Cook Political Report, see Specter as a possible candidate for retirement when his term runs out in 2010. Specter would
be 80 at that time and has had two serious battles with cancer over the past few years.
The Cook folks have Specter’s seat currently rated as “Leans Republican” which means it would likely be a competitive race.
A recent poll shows Specter would have a significant lead to start with, largely due to the fact that voters don’t know much
about Matthews.
Source:
target="_blank">http://senatus.wordpress.com
Linux 2.6 kernel ported to the iPhone
Linux 2.6 kernel ported to the iPhone
A rather interesting report has been filtering out of various websites: a 2.6 version of the Linux kernel has been ported to
the iPhone. This Linux operating system can be used on the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, and first-generation iPod touch platforms.
This site: http://linuxoniphone.blogspot.com/2008/11/linux-on-iphone.html announced that the Linux 2.6 kernel has been ported
to Apple’s iPhone and is fully (more or less) functional, with support for the first and second generation iPhones as well as
the first generation iPod touch. They do warn that this is a rough first draft
of the port, and many drivers are still missing, but it’s enough that a real alternative operating system is running on the
iPhone.
This could be an important stepping stone for the true acceptance of the iPhone for a new breed of higher-end tech user.
What’s included so far: the Framebuffer driver, a Serial driver (and over USB as well), and interrupts, MMU and clock.
Read-only support for the NAND is nearly complete as well. Touchscreen, sound and wireless networking as still being added,
but he anticipates those will be in soon.
Source: http://www.iphonestalk.com/
A rather interesting report has been filtering out of various websites: a 2.6 version of the Linux kernel has been ported to
the iPhone. This Linux operating system can be used on the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, and first-generation iPod touch platforms.
This site: http://linuxoniphone.blogspot.com/2008/11/linux-on-iphone.html announced that the Linux 2.6 kernel has been ported
to Apple’s iPhone and is fully (more or less) functional, with support for the first and second generation iPhones as well as
the first generation iPod touch. They do warn that this is a rough first draft
of the port, and many drivers are still missing, but it’s enough that a real alternative operating system is running on the
iPhone.
This could be an important stepping stone for the true acceptance of the iPhone for a new breed of higher-end tech user.
What’s included so far: the Framebuffer driver, a Serial driver (and over USB as well), and interrupts, MMU and clock.
Read-only support for the NAND is nearly complete as well. Touchscreen, sound and wireless networking as still being added,
but he anticipates those will be in soon.
Source: http://www.iphonestalk.com/
Suzuki Unveils The Hayabusa’s 2009 Version
Suzuki Unveils The Hayabusa’s 2009 Version
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, on Wednesday launched two
hyper sports bike — Hayabusa and Intruder M1800R. Both priced at Rs. 12.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), Hayabusa comes with a
1,340-cc engine, while Intruder is available with a 1,783-cc V-twin engine. Hayabusa has a four-stroke, four cylinder and
liquid-cooled DOHC (double overhead cam) engine that comes with radial mount breaks in the front.
The company aims to sell over 350 super bikes at the rate of one bike per day. Already, Yamaha has launched its 1,000 cc
YZF-R1 superbike and the 1,670 cc MT-01 priced in the Rs 10-15 lakh range. Italian moto-major Triumph has also launched its
Monster, Multistrada and 1098 superbikes in the Indian market priced in the Rs 15-55 lakh range.
Depending upon the response to these products, Suzuki —among the largest manufacturer of bikes in the world after fellow
Japanese makers Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki—also plans to bring its GSX -R series of motorcycles to India.
Source: autoracingdaily.com
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Haryana to implement sixth pay commission scales from Jan 2006
Saturday, 29 November 2008
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said that the revised pay scales according to the
recommendations of sixth pay commission to all State Government employees would be implemented from January 2006. The State
Government had already made a provision of Rs. 1500 crore in the annual budget
this financial year.
The Chief Minister while replying the questions of Media Persons at Rohtak said that a committee had been formed under the
Chairmanship of Haryana Chief Secretary to look into the matter and to decide the revised pay scales as per the
recommendations of sixth pay commission.
He said that the committee had received about 225 suggestions from different departments about the revision in the pay
scales. For the transparency in the fixation of pay scales the committee had given personal hearing to all the request and
suggestions. He assured that the new pay scales would be satisfactory and justifiable to each and every category of
employees.
Hooda said that "employees are the back bone of the administration set up and the present Congress Government is well-wisher
of the employees". He said that almost all the retrenched employees by the previous Government had been merged in the various
departments by this Government only. They had also been given relaxation to appear again in the departmental examinations.
He said that keeping in view the interest of the employees the Government had made the ex-gratia scheme more effective for
their dependents. This scheme would provide financial security besides giving social security to the employees.
Source: www.punjabnewsline.com
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said that the revised pay scales according to the
recommendations of sixth pay commission to all State Government employees would be implemented from January 2006. The State
Government had already made a provision of Rs. 1500 crore in the annual budget
this financial year.
The Chief Minister while replying the questions of Media Persons at Rohtak said that a committee had been formed under the
Chairmanship of Haryana Chief Secretary to look into the matter and to decide the revised pay scales as per the
recommendations of sixth pay commission.
He said that the committee had received about 225 suggestions from different departments about the revision in the pay
scales. For the transparency in the fixation of pay scales the committee had given personal hearing to all the request and
suggestions. He assured that the new pay scales would be satisfactory and justifiable to each and every category of
employees.
Hooda said that "employees are the back bone of the administration set up and the present Congress Government is well-wisher
of the employees". He said that almost all the retrenched employees by the previous Government had been merged in the various
departments by this Government only. They had also been given relaxation to appear again in the departmental examinations.
He said that keeping in view the interest of the employees the Government had made the ex-gratia scheme more effective for
their dependents. This scheme would provide financial security besides giving social security to the employees.
Source: www.punjabnewsline.com
Live Earth India canceled following Mumbai attacks
Live Earth India canceled following Mumbai attacks
MUMBAI, India (CNN) — A star-studded concert meant to highlight the global environmental crisis has been canceled following the coordinated series of deadly attacks in Mumbai.
Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am were among the acts expected to take part in Live Earth India, scheduled for December 7 at a stadium in Mumbai.
But the show’s organizers said the show is being canceled “due to circumstances far beyond our control.”
Source: cnn.com
MUMBAI, India (CNN) — A star-studded concert meant to highlight the global environmental crisis has been canceled following the coordinated series of deadly attacks in Mumbai.
Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am were among the acts expected to take part in Live Earth India, scheduled for December 7 at a stadium in Mumbai.
But the show’s organizers said the show is being canceled “due to circumstances far beyond our control.”
Source: cnn.com
IGNOU Hall Ticket
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Indira Gandhi National Open University
Hall Ticket June -2008 Term End Exams
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IGNOU sets up 650 examination centres
IGNOU sets up 650 examination centres
NEW DELHI: IGNOU has set up 650 centres across the country, including 15 in various jails, for its ensuing 'term-end examination' beginning December 1.
"More than 2.73 lakh candidates will appear for the examinations," IGNOU spokesperson Ravi Mohan said.
"We have also established 15 examination centres in jails for inmates who have enrolled to our various undergraduate courses," he said.
Tihar Jail is one among the several jails in the country where such programmes are being offered. Inmates here are also being offered computer education.
Recently, IGNOU vice chancellor V N Rajasekharan Pillai had announced waiving off the tuition fees for the inmates and the varsity also plans to train qualified inmates into prospective teachers to impart education to other inmates.
For the ensuing examination, Mohan said, all students may download the hall tickets from the university website and appear in the examination.
For Hall Ticket, IGNOU Hall Ticket Dec 2008, Hall Ticket June -2008 Term End Exams visit ignou.ac.in
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
NEW DELHI: IGNOU has set up 650 centres across the country, including 15 in various jails, for its ensuing 'term-end examination' beginning December 1.
"More than 2.73 lakh candidates will appear for the examinations," IGNOU spokesperson Ravi Mohan said.
"We have also established 15 examination centres in jails for inmates who have enrolled to our various undergraduate courses," he said.
Tihar Jail is one among the several jails in the country where such programmes are being offered. Inmates here are also being offered computer education.
Recently, IGNOU vice chancellor V N Rajasekharan Pillai had announced waiving off the tuition fees for the inmates and the varsity also plans to train qualified inmates into prospective teachers to impart education to other inmates.
For the ensuing examination, Mohan said, all students may download the hall tickets from the university website and appear in the examination.
For Hall Ticket, IGNOU Hall Ticket Dec 2008, Hall Ticket June -2008 Term End Exams visit ignou.ac.in
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
Learn Hindi Through English
Learn Hindi Through English
English - Hindi
I : Mein
He : Woh / Usne
She : Woh
You : Tum / Aap (respect)
It : Yeh
A : Ek
Come : Aao / Aaiye (respect)
Came : Aaya ( he) / Aayee (she) / Aaye (plural)
Will come : Aayega (he) / Aayegi (she) / Aayenge ( plural)
Open : Kholo / Kholiye (respect) / Kholna
Opened : Khola
Will open : Kholega (he) / Kholegi (she) / Kholenge (plural)
Sit : Baitho / Baithiye (respect) / Baithna ( to sit)
Walk : Chalo / Chaliye ( respect) / Chalna (to walk)
Eat : Khao / Khaiye (respect)/ Khana (to eat)
Drink : Piyo / Peejiye (respect) / Peena (to drink)
Win : Jeetna(to win)
Go : Jaao / Jaaiye (respect) / Jaana (to go)
Run : Daudna
I go : Mein jaata hoon
He goes : Woh jaata hai
He eats an apple : Woh sev khaata hai
He is eating an apple : Woh sev khaa raha hai
He ate an apple : Usne sev khaya
I saw the film last week : Meine pichhle saftah film dekhi
She came by bus yesterday : Woh kal bus se aayee
They went to the temple : Ve mandir gaye
He slept the whole night : Woh raat bhar soya
He wrote well in the examination : Usne exam achcha likha
He has eaten : Usne khaa liya
He had eaten : Usne khaa liya tha
He had gone : Woh chala gaya tha
He had come : Woh aaya tha
He will eat : Woh khaayega
He will go : Woh jaayega
He will come : Woh aayega
What is your name? : Tumhara /Aapka naam kya hai ?
What : Kya
Is : Hai / Hein (respect)
Your : Tumhara / Aapka (respect)
Name : Naam
What did you do? : Tumne / Aapne (respect) kya kiya ?
What should I do? : Mein kya karoon ?
What can I do? : Mein kya kar sakta hoon ?
What are the questions? : Kya sawal hein ?
What were the questions? : Kya sawal the ?
What is the last question? : Aakhiri sawal kya hai ?
What is written in the letter? : Khat mein kya likha hai ?
What you had been told? : Tumhein kya kaha gaya tha ?
What will be the answer? : Jawab kya hoga ?
Why did you come? : Tum / Aap kyon aaye ?
Why did you sleep? : Tum / Aap kyon soye ?
Why did you tell him to go? : Tumne use jaane ko kyon kaha ?
Why did he bring the bag? : Woh bag kyon laya ?
Why did she pay the money? : Usne paisa kyon diya ?
Why did they sit there? : Ve wahan kyon baithe the ?
Why do you drive the car? : Tum / aap car kyon chalate ho ?
Why did they come late for the meeting? : Ve meeting ke liye deri se kyon aaye ?
How did you come? : Tum / aap kaise aaye ?
How did you sleep? : Tum kaise soye ?
How did you drive the car? : Tumne car kaise chalayee?
How did you write? : Tumne kaise likha ?
How many apples are there in my hand? : Mere haath mein kitne sev hein ?
How many did you take? : Tumne kitne liye ?
How much did he pay you? : Usne tumhen kitna paisa diya ?
How much distance to go? : Aur kitni door jana hai ?
How was the journey yesterday? : Kal ki yatra kaisi thi ?
Which way did you come? : Tum / Aap kis raaste se aaye ?
Which is your favourite colour? : Tumhara /Aapka pasandida rang kaun sa hai?
In which room did you sleep? : Tum / Aap kaunse kamre mein soye ?
Which story did you tell? : Tumne kaunsi kahani batayee ?
Which is the sweetest fruit? : Sabse meetha fal kaunsa hai ?
Which is the best newspaper in Hindi? : Hindi mein sabse achcha newspaper kaunsa hai ?
Which Indian state has the largest population? : Kis bharatiya rajya ki jansankhya sabse jyada hai ?
Where are you coming from? : Aap / tum kahan se aa rahe ho ?
Where did you sleep? : Tum kahan soye ?
Where is the manager’s cabin? : Manager ka cabin kahan hai ?
Where should I go? : Mujhe kahan jaana chahiye ?
Is it a book? : Kya yeh kitab hai ?
Yes, it is a book : Haan, yeh kitab hai
Is it the answer? : Kya yeh jawab hai?
Yes, it is the answer : Haan yehi jawab hai.
Will you come with me? : Kya tum mere saath aaoge ?
I shall come with you : Mein tumhare saath aaunga.
Will you give me your pen? : Kya tum mujhe apna pen doge ?
Yes, of course. : Haan, zaroor
Do you love me? : Kya tum mujhe pyar karte ho ?
Yes, I love you. : Haan mein tumhein pyaar karta (m) / karti(f) hoon
Can you give me your pen? : Kya tum mujhe apna pen de sakte ho?
Can you lift the box? : Kya tum box utha sakte ho ?
Can you write the exam? : Kya tum pariksha likh sakte ho ?
Did you have your lunch? : Kya tumne dopehar ka khana khaya ?
How are you? : Tum kaise ho / Aap kaise hain ?
I am fine : Main achha hoon
Courtesy: www.languageshome.com
English - Hindi
I : Mein
He : Woh / Usne
She : Woh
You : Tum / Aap (respect)
It : Yeh
A : Ek
Come : Aao / Aaiye (respect)
Came : Aaya ( he) / Aayee (she) / Aaye (plural)
Will come : Aayega (he) / Aayegi (she) / Aayenge ( plural)
Open : Kholo / Kholiye (respect) / Kholna
Opened : Khola
Will open : Kholega (he) / Kholegi (she) / Kholenge (plural)
Sit : Baitho / Baithiye (respect) / Baithna ( to sit)
Walk : Chalo / Chaliye ( respect) / Chalna (to walk)
Eat : Khao / Khaiye (respect)/ Khana (to eat)
Drink : Piyo / Peejiye (respect) / Peena (to drink)
Win : Jeetna(to win)
Go : Jaao / Jaaiye (respect) / Jaana (to go)
Run : Daudna
I go : Mein jaata hoon
He goes : Woh jaata hai
He eats an apple : Woh sev khaata hai
He is eating an apple : Woh sev khaa raha hai
He ate an apple : Usne sev khaya
I saw the film last week : Meine pichhle saftah film dekhi
She came by bus yesterday : Woh kal bus se aayee
They went to the temple : Ve mandir gaye
He slept the whole night : Woh raat bhar soya
He wrote well in the examination : Usne exam achcha likha
He has eaten : Usne khaa liya
He had eaten : Usne khaa liya tha
He had gone : Woh chala gaya tha
He had come : Woh aaya tha
He will eat : Woh khaayega
He will go : Woh jaayega
He will come : Woh aayega
What is your name? : Tumhara /Aapka naam kya hai ?
What : Kya
Is : Hai / Hein (respect)
Your : Tumhara / Aapka (respect)
Name : Naam
What did you do? : Tumne / Aapne (respect) kya kiya ?
What should I do? : Mein kya karoon ?
What can I do? : Mein kya kar sakta hoon ?
What are the questions? : Kya sawal hein ?
What were the questions? : Kya sawal the ?
What is the last question? : Aakhiri sawal kya hai ?
What is written in the letter? : Khat mein kya likha hai ?
What you had been told? : Tumhein kya kaha gaya tha ?
What will be the answer? : Jawab kya hoga ?
Why did you come? : Tum / Aap kyon aaye ?
Why did you sleep? : Tum / Aap kyon soye ?
Why did you tell him to go? : Tumne use jaane ko kyon kaha ?
Why did he bring the bag? : Woh bag kyon laya ?
Why did she pay the money? : Usne paisa kyon diya ?
Why did they sit there? : Ve wahan kyon baithe the ?
Why do you drive the car? : Tum / aap car kyon chalate ho ?
Why did they come late for the meeting? : Ve meeting ke liye deri se kyon aaye ?
How did you come? : Tum / aap kaise aaye ?
How did you sleep? : Tum kaise soye ?
How did you drive the car? : Tumne car kaise chalayee?
How did you write? : Tumne kaise likha ?
How many apples are there in my hand? : Mere haath mein kitne sev hein ?
How many did you take? : Tumne kitne liye ?
How much did he pay you? : Usne tumhen kitna paisa diya ?
How much distance to go? : Aur kitni door jana hai ?
How was the journey yesterday? : Kal ki yatra kaisi thi ?
Which way did you come? : Tum / Aap kis raaste se aaye ?
Which is your favourite colour? : Tumhara /Aapka pasandida rang kaun sa hai?
In which room did you sleep? : Tum / Aap kaunse kamre mein soye ?
Which story did you tell? : Tumne kaunsi kahani batayee ?
Which is the sweetest fruit? : Sabse meetha fal kaunsa hai ?
Which is the best newspaper in Hindi? : Hindi mein sabse achcha newspaper kaunsa hai ?
Which Indian state has the largest population? : Kis bharatiya rajya ki jansankhya sabse jyada hai ?
Where are you coming from? : Aap / tum kahan se aa rahe ho ?
Where did you sleep? : Tum kahan soye ?
Where is the manager’s cabin? : Manager ka cabin kahan hai ?
Where should I go? : Mujhe kahan jaana chahiye ?
Is it a book? : Kya yeh kitab hai ?
Yes, it is a book : Haan, yeh kitab hai
Is it the answer? : Kya yeh jawab hai?
Yes, it is the answer : Haan yehi jawab hai.
Will you come with me? : Kya tum mere saath aaoge ?
I shall come with you : Mein tumhare saath aaunga.
Will you give me your pen? : Kya tum mujhe apna pen doge ?
Yes, of course. : Haan, zaroor
Do you love me? : Kya tum mujhe pyar karte ho ?
Yes, I love you. : Haan mein tumhein pyaar karta (m) / karti(f) hoon
Can you give me your pen? : Kya tum mujhe apna pen de sakte ho?
Can you lift the box? : Kya tum box utha sakte ho ?
Can you write the exam? : Kya tum pariksha likh sakte ho ?
Did you have your lunch? : Kya tumne dopehar ka khana khaya ?
How are you? : Tum kaise ho / Aap kaise hain ?
I am fine : Main achha hoon
Courtesy: www.languageshome.com
English Grammar: The Easy Way - Everyone Can Learn English
English Grammar: The Easy Way - Everyone Can Learn English
English The Easy Way
Everyone Can Learn English!
Today with globalization of the world, English is becoming more and more important worldwide. We want to assure that everyone has the ability to learn, improve and use their English to the fullest.
A good working knowledge of English is a requirement and/or a necessity for:
many jobs
entrance to many academic instructions
international communication for both personal, business & political
job advancement
traveling
surfing the internet
media matiral - both writing and visual
We offer a wide rage of different subjects relating such as:
grammar skills
writing skills
writing essays
resumes & cover letters
proofreading & editing tips
job tips
communication
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English The Easy Way
Everyone Can Learn English!
Today with globalization of the world, English is becoming more and more important worldwide. We want to assure that everyone has the ability to learn, improve and use their English to the fullest.
A good working knowledge of English is a requirement and/or a necessity for:
many jobs
entrance to many academic instructions
international communication for both personal, business & political
job advancement
traveling
surfing the internet
media matiral - both writing and visual
We offer a wide rage of different subjects relating such as:
grammar skills
writing skills
writing essays
resumes & cover letters
proofreading & editing tips
job tips
communication
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Download Motherboard Software - Drivers
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Where do I locate motherboard sound drivers?
Question:
Where do I locate motherboard sound drivers?
Answer:
Users who have motherboards with on-board audio (often with VIA, Realtek, or C-Media chipsets) may have issues with their audio or AC'97 errors in Device Manager. Often this is caused because the operating system has been reinstalled and the motherboard chipset drivers are not installed. To resolve this issue try following the below steps.
Let Windows redetect drivers
If you have not recently reinstalled Microsoft Windows it's possible that your audio drivers are simply corrupt. Open Device Manager and remove all devices under "Sound, video and game controllers" and any "Other devices". Once removed reboot the computer and let Microsoft Windows re-detect the audio drivers.
Motherboard chipset drivers
Reinstalling the motherboard chipset drivers will usually resolve this issue. If your computer came with a Motherboard CD, install the chipset drivers from the CD and the sound drivers if also available on the CD.
If you do not have a motherboard CD, obtain the motherboard chipset drivers from the motherboard manufacturer.
Sound card drivers
If after installing the motherboard chipset drivers you continue to have issues install the sound drivers. We suggest you download the sound drivers from the computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer.
A listing of motherboard manufacturers and their drivers can be found on our motherboard chipset drivers page.
Check the sound card
If after following the above steps try going through our sound card troubleshooting document CH000208. To make sure another sound related issue is not causing your issues.
Source: http://www.computerhope.com
Where do I locate motherboard sound drivers?
Answer:
Users who have motherboards with on-board audio (often with VIA, Realtek, or C-Media chipsets) may have issues with their audio or AC'97 errors in Device Manager. Often this is caused because the operating system has been reinstalled and the motherboard chipset drivers are not installed. To resolve this issue try following the below steps.
Let Windows redetect drivers
If you have not recently reinstalled Microsoft Windows it's possible that your audio drivers are simply corrupt. Open Device Manager and remove all devices under "Sound, video and game controllers" and any "Other devices". Once removed reboot the computer and let Microsoft Windows re-detect the audio drivers.
Motherboard chipset drivers
Reinstalling the motherboard chipset drivers will usually resolve this issue. If your computer came with a Motherboard CD, install the chipset drivers from the CD and the sound drivers if also available on the CD.
If you do not have a motherboard CD, obtain the motherboard chipset drivers from the motherboard manufacturer.
Sound card drivers
If after installing the motherboard chipset drivers you continue to have issues install the sound drivers. We suggest you download the sound drivers from the computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer.
A listing of motherboard manufacturers and their drivers can be found on our motherboard chipset drivers page.
Check the sound card
If after following the above steps try going through our sound card troubleshooting document CH000208. To make sure another sound related issue is not causing your issues.
Source: http://www.computerhope.com
Rajasthan University Results 2008 - Rajasthan Examination Results
Rajasthan University Results 2008 - Rajasthan Examination Results
- B.E. IV Semester (Mech & Civil) Results 2008
- Announced on 29th November, 2008
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Sambalpur University Results 2008 - Orissa Exam Results
Sambalpur University Results 2008 - Orissa Exam Results
- M.Phil. (Education) 2nd Sem Results July'08
- Announced on 29th November, 2008
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- M.Phil. (Education) 2nd Sem Results July'08
- Announced on 29th November, 2008
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Term End Results
BIT Examination Result (Latest)
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REVALUATION
June 07
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ENTRANCE RESULTS
PG Cert. in Oral Implantology Entrance Result June 2008
PG Cert. in Endodontics Entrance Result June 2008
Entrance Result B.Ed. 2007
Entrance Result OPENMAT-XXIII
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Result OPENMAT-XVIII
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World AIDS Day 2008
Parul Chopra
Asst. Editor
DoctorNDTV
World AIDS Day on 1 December is the day when individuals and organisations from around the world come together to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. The Day is one of the most visible opportunities for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world.
There are now 33.2 million people living with HIV, according to 2007 figures released by WHO. An estimated 2.5 million were newly infected with the virus and 2.1 million died of AIDS the same year.
As of 2008, a small number of countries are already providing universal access to antiretroviral treatment and to services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Others are well on the way to doing so. In more and more countries, HIV infection levels are falling. Twenty-seven years into the epidemic, AIDS continues to challenge all of our efforts. Today, for every two people who start taking antiretroviral drugs, another five become newly infected. Unless we take urgent steps to intensify HIV prevention we will fail to sustain the gains of the past few years, and universal access will simply be a noble aspiration.
This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is ’Lead – Empower – Deliver’, building on last year’s theme of ’Take the Lead’. Designating leadership as the World AIDS Day theme for 2007 – 2008 provides an opportunity to highlight both the political leadership needed to fulfill commitments that have been made in the response to AIDS – particularly the promise of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010 – and celebrating the leadership that has been witnessed at all levels of society.
Leadership was selected as the theme for World AIDS Day to encourage leaders at all levels to stop AIDS. Building on the 2006 theme of accountability, leadership highlights the discrepancy between the commitments that have been made to halt the spread of AIDS, and actions taken to follow them through. The theme empowers everyone from individuals to organisations to governments to lead in the response to AIDS. This anniversary offers us an opportunity to highlight how much more still needs to be done. For example:
Leaders in most countries from around the world now acknowledge the threat of AIDS, and many have committed to do something about it. As of 2007, nearly all countries have national policies on HIV. However, despite these policies, most have not been fully implemented and many lack funding allocations.
While treatment for HIV and AIDS has improved and become more widespread since 1988, many still do not have access to it – in 2007 only 31% of those in low- to middle-income countries who need treatment received it.
Despite HIV awareness now reaching nearly all areas of the globe, infection rates are still happening 2.7 times faster than the increase in number of people receiving treatment.
While the number of countries protecting people living with HIV continue to increase, one third of countries still lack legal protections and stigma and discrimination continues to be a major threat to universal access.
More broadly, real action on HIV and AIDS and human rights remains lacking. Legal barriers to HIV services still exist for groups such as women, adolescents, sex workers, people who use drugs, and men having sex with men, and programmatic responses promoting HIV-related human rights have yet to be prioritised.
To achieve this goal, leadership and action is needed now. Governments must deliver on the promises they have made. Communities must encourage leadership of its members. Individuals must feel empowered to access treatment, to know their rights and take action against stigma and discrimination, and to know and use methods of prevention against receiving and transmitting HIV.
Progress remains uneven, however, and the epidemic’s future is still uncertain, underscoring the need for intensified action to move towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support.
Achieving the many political commitments made on HIV will require stronger leadership, building on recent successes, taking account of lessons learnt, increased financial resources, improved coordination of effort, and effective action to address societal determinants of HIV risk and vulnerability.
Monitoring and evaluation systems are being strengthened, largely with external funds, because countries are only beginning to avail themselves of the standard provision that up to 10% of programme funds can be directed to strengthening such systems.
World AIDS Day in India
Approximately 2.5 million people were living with HIV in India in 2006. Whilst almost 25% of the country’s population is between the ages of 15-29 years, this age group accounts for 31% of people living with HIV, demonstrating that young people are at particularly high risk of contracting HIV. To face this risk and turn around the epidemic, young people must be encouraged and supported to take leadership roles within their communities.
This year, World AIDS Campaign, Wake Up Pune campaign and the Naz Foundation (India) Trust (Naz India), with the support of UNFPA and Aids Fonds, are organising two large-scale World AIDS Day events in two cities in India: Pune and New Delhi. The events will focus on young people as leaders and increase awareness around HIV and AIDS. The events will take note of the effects that HIV has on the population (particularly young people), stigma and discrimination, youth rights and needs regarding HIV and AIDS, as well as highlight the importance of young people being actively involved in the HIV and AIDS response. They will focus on accountability, calling upon leaders to keep their promises to stop AIDS - specifically fulfilling commitments on universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support for young people by 2010.
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World AIDS Day on 1 December is the day when individuals and organisations from around the world come together to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. The Day is one of the most visible opportunities for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world.
There are now 33.2 million people living with HIV, according to 2007 figures released by WHO. An estimated 2.5 million were newly infected with the virus and 2.1 million died of AIDS the same year.
As of 2008, a small number of countries are already providing universal access to antiretroviral treatment and to services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Others are well on the way to doing so. In more and more countries, HIV infection levels are falling. Twenty-seven years into the epidemic, AIDS continues to challenge all of our efforts. Today, for every two people who start taking antiretroviral drugs, another five become newly infected. Unless we take urgent steps to intensify HIV prevention we will fail to sustain the gains of the past few years, and universal access will simply be a noble aspiration.
This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is ’Lead – Empower – Deliver’, building on last year’s theme of ’Take the Lead’. Designating leadership as the World AIDS Day theme for 2007 – 2008 provides an opportunity to highlight both the political leadership needed to fulfill commitments that have been made in the response to AIDS – particularly the promise of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010 – and celebrating the leadership that has been witnessed at all levels of society.
Leadership was selected as the theme for World AIDS Day to encourage leaders at all levels to stop AIDS. Building on the 2006 theme of accountability, leadership highlights the discrepancy between the commitments that have been made to halt the spread of AIDS, and actions taken to follow them through. The theme empowers everyone from individuals to organisations to governments to lead in the response to AIDS. This anniversary offers us an opportunity to highlight how much more still needs to be done. For example:
Leaders in most countries from around the world now acknowledge the threat of AIDS, and many have committed to do something about it. As of 2007, nearly all countries have national policies on HIV. However, despite these policies, most have not been fully implemented and many lack funding allocations.
While treatment for HIV and AIDS has improved and become more widespread since 1988, many still do not have access to it – in 2007 only 31% of those in low- to middle-income countries who need treatment received it.
Despite HIV awareness now reaching nearly all areas of the globe, infection rates are still happening 2.7 times faster than the increase in number of people receiving treatment.
While the number of countries protecting people living with HIV continue to increase, one third of countries still lack legal protections and stigma and discrimination continues to be a major threat to universal access.
More broadly, real action on HIV and AIDS and human rights remains lacking. Legal barriers to HIV services still exist for groups such as women, adolescents, sex workers, people who use drugs, and men having sex with men, and programmatic responses promoting HIV-related human rights have yet to be prioritised.
To achieve this goal, leadership and action is needed now. Governments must deliver on the promises they have made. Communities must encourage leadership of its members. Individuals must feel empowered to access treatment, to know their rights and take action against stigma and discrimination, and to know and use methods of prevention against receiving and transmitting HIV.
Progress remains uneven, however, and the epidemic’s future is still uncertain, underscoring the need for intensified action to move towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support.
Achieving the many political commitments made on HIV will require stronger leadership, building on recent successes, taking account of lessons learnt, increased financial resources, improved coordination of effort, and effective action to address societal determinants of HIV risk and vulnerability.
Monitoring and evaluation systems are being strengthened, largely with external funds, because countries are only beginning to avail themselves of the standard provision that up to 10% of programme funds can be directed to strengthening such systems.
World AIDS Day in India
Approximately 2.5 million people were living with HIV in India in 2006. Whilst almost 25% of the country’s population is between the ages of 15-29 years, this age group accounts for 31% of people living with HIV, demonstrating that young people are at particularly high risk of contracting HIV. To face this risk and turn around the epidemic, young people must be encouraged and supported to take leadership roles within their communities.
This year, World AIDS Campaign, Wake Up Pune campaign and the Naz Foundation (India) Trust (Naz India), with the support of UNFPA and Aids Fonds, are organising two large-scale World AIDS Day events in two cities in India: Pune and New Delhi. The events will focus on young people as leaders and increase awareness around HIV and AIDS. The events will take note of the effects that HIV has on the population (particularly young people), stigma and discrimination, youth rights and needs regarding HIV and AIDS, as well as highlight the importance of young people being actively involved in the HIV and AIDS response. They will focus on accountability, calling upon leaders to keep their promises to stop AIDS - specifically fulfilling commitments on universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support for young people by 2010.
SMS Pledge Campaign in India: Stand up. Make a difference.
Take the lead and Pledge your support for World AIDS Day, December 1st. If you are in India, you can TEXT us your pledge by doing the following:
SMS "PLEDGE" to the number: 56070
Source: WHO
http://doctor.ndtv.com/
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Britney Spears: Pretty in Paris
Continuing on her European promotional tour for her forthcoming album Circus, Britney Spears was spotted out and about in Paris, France earlier today (November 28).
The “Womanizer” songstress smiled and waved to fans and paparazzi as she peered over the balcony of the Plaza Athenee, later making an exit out the main entrance.
In related news, Brit’s mom Lynne Spears recently told press that she’s watched the “Toxic” mommy make a complete rebound from her personal and professional troubles, and “with a lot of love and care and help,” she’s on the right track once again.
“Sometimes you have to just settle down. You have to stop, think. And there are a lot of people that care about Britney and love Britney – and Britney’s doing great now.”
As for Brit’s parenting skills, Lynne praised, “Oh she’s a wonderful mother – she’s funny, she’s extremely affectionate. [At] home, where there’s nobody around, she’s very normal.”
Source: http://www.celebrity-gossip.net
Photo Credit: BauerGriffin.com
Miley Cyrus Greets Her NYC Fans
Always willing to take time out for her fans, Miley Cyrus was spotted signing autographs in New York City on Friday afternoon (November 28).
The “Hannah Montana” starlet is staying in the Big Apple following an appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade yesterday morning.
Meanwhile, Miss Cyrus recently confessed to Us magazine that she’s looking forward to the holidays and hopes to celebrate with her underwear model beau Justin Gaston.
“I love to spend the holidays with my friends,” Miley told Us, adding of Justin, “I think that we are really good friends, and we love hanging out and spending time together”
Meanwhile, Mr Gaston isn’t locking into any set agenda quite yet, saying, “I don’t know where she’ll be, but I hope she has a good time. I’ll probably be around somewhere and hanging with the family.”
Source: celebrity-gossip.net
Photo Credit: INF Daily
Vanessa Hudgens: Holiday Relaxation
Enjoying a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted paying a visit to Ashley Tisdale’s house on Friday afternoon (November 28).
The “High School Musical” hottie looked cute in a plaid buttondown shirt with jeans and bright red lipstick as she made her way up to the door for some quality time with her Disney co-star gal pal.
Earlier in the week, Miss Hudgens and her mother Gina paid a visit to the “Dancing with the Stars” set to cheer on her backup dancer Nolan - who showed off his moves during Miley Cyrus’ performance of “Fly on the Wall”.
Explaining that it was the first show that she’s ever been to, Vanessa told People magazine, “It was great!”
Source: http://www.celebrity-gossip.net
Photo Credit: INF Daily
Demi Moore Slows Down The Workouts
Actress Demi Moore has learned to ease off her punishing gym sessions - because she "killed herself" by working out so much early on in her career.
The Ghost star spent hours getting in shape for tough roles in action films such as 1997's G.I. Jane and Charlie's Angles: Full Throttle in 2003.
But she soon realized she was working herself towards an early grave and has now ditched the intense exercise regime in favor of a more relaxing workout.
She tells Britain's Hello magazine, "I must admit that I did nearly kill myself years ago, but I've not had that kind of time for quite a while. There was a time when I took on several film roles that made it absolutely necessary for me to be buff, but I took it a bit too far I think.
"I used to love running, but I have replaced that with brisk walking - it's less impact on the bones. I also do Pilates to stretch and elongate the muscles, and some light weights. I don't kill myself any more."
Source: http://www.starpulse.com
Winona Ryder 'Loses' Expensive Jewelry, Police Investigate
Actress Winona Ryder is at the center of a new controversy after reportedly losing $125,000-worth of borrowed Bulgari diamonds loaned to her for an awards ceremony appearance in Spain.
The Girl, Interrupted star had been given a diamond-encrusted bracelet and ring to wear to a Marie Claire magazine party in Madrid earlier this week.
She reported the items missing after allegedly handing them in to her hotel's front desk in an envelope to be kept in the venue's safe.
But according to French magazine Voici, the hotel bosses have not yet been able to locate surveillance footage to prove Ryder's claims - and Bulgari executives have now asked police to investigate the Jewelry disappearance.
A spokesperson for the actress, who was arrested in 2001 for failing to pay for goods taken from Beverly Hills store Saks Fifth Avenue, has yet to respond to requests for comment.
Bulgari representatives have refused to address the reports or confirm the disappearance of the jewels.
Source: http://www.starpulse.com
Nokia 5800 XPress Music Now Available
Nokia's touch-screen 5800 XpressMusic phone is already available in Russia, Spain, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Finland, and others just to name a few. Although Nokia didn't mention when it will become available in other markets, they have announced that it will cease selling handsets in Japan. It will keep its luxury Vertu brand, but Nokia will no longer develop phones for the Japanese market.
You can visit the link at: Nokia - ShowPressRelease
Source: cellphoneforums.net
You can visit the link at: Nokia - ShowPressRelease
Source: cellphoneforums.net
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic now shipping
November 27, 2008
Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced today that the highly anticipated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is now, or soon will be, available in select markets globally, including Russia, Spain, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Finland, among others. The latest in Nokia's XpressMusic range, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers an affordable music device with a touch screen interface to the mass market.
Aiming to put music into the hands of millions, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers all the music essentials including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks, support for all main digital music formats, and a 3.5mm jack. Built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer the industry's most powerful sound.
"When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that is a great music experience and still works really well as a mobile phone, without sacrificing features," said Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia. "The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on this and allows consumers to quickly and easily access and share the content that is most important to them with the people that are most important to them."
Making the most of touch screen technology, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers easy and fast access to all music, video and photos through a one-touch 'Mediabar' drop down menu. The Media Bar also offers a direct link to the Web and to online sharing. Because the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports Flash content, individuals can surf the entire web.
The innovative 'Contacts Bar' lets people highlight four favorite contacts on their home-screen and, through a single touch, track a digital history of recent text messages, emails, phone logs, photos and blog updates.
For the best screen resolution available on a mobile phone, the 3.2" widescreen display brings photos, video clips and web content to life in vibrant color and true clarity. With a 16 by 9 aspect ratio and 30 frames-per-second playback and recording, the device is ideal for VGA quality video recording and playback. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and, with a single touch, images or videos can be shared via a favorite online community, such as Share on Ovi, Flickr, or Facebook.
Ensuring a seamless music experience, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also provides easy access to browse and purchase tracks from the Nokia Music Store, where applicable, while the newly updated Nokia Music PC software allows for easy drag-and-drop transfer of songs and management of any music collection.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports 60 languages worldwide and offers a variety of input methods including a virtual alphanumeric keypad, a virtual computer-style QWERTY keyboard, a pen stylus -- and for true music enthusiasts, a plectrum -- are all available.
Photos of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic are available at www.nokia.com/press
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.
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Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced today that the highly anticipated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is now, or soon will be, available in select markets globally, including Russia, Spain, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Finland, among others. The latest in Nokia's XpressMusic range, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers an affordable music device with a touch screen interface to the mass market.
Aiming to put music into the hands of millions, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers all the music essentials including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks, support for all main digital music formats, and a 3.5mm jack. Built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer the industry's most powerful sound.
"When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that is a great music experience and still works really well as a mobile phone, without sacrificing features," said Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia. "The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on this and allows consumers to quickly and easily access and share the content that is most important to them with the people that are most important to them."
Making the most of touch screen technology, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers easy and fast access to all music, video and photos through a one-touch 'Mediabar' drop down menu. The Media Bar also offers a direct link to the Web and to online sharing. Because the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports Flash content, individuals can surf the entire web.
The innovative 'Contacts Bar' lets people highlight four favorite contacts on their home-screen and, through a single touch, track a digital history of recent text messages, emails, phone logs, photos and blog updates.
For the best screen resolution available on a mobile phone, the 3.2" widescreen display brings photos, video clips and web content to life in vibrant color and true clarity. With a 16 by 9 aspect ratio and 30 frames-per-second playback and recording, the device is ideal for VGA quality video recording and playback. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and, with a single touch, images or videos can be shared via a favorite online community, such as Share on Ovi, Flickr, or Facebook.
Ensuring a seamless music experience, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also provides easy access to browse and purchase tracks from the Nokia Music Store, where applicable, while the newly updated Nokia Music PC software allows for easy drag-and-drop transfer of songs and management of any music collection.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports 60 languages worldwide and offers a variety of input methods including a virtual alphanumeric keypad, a virtual computer-style QWERTY keyboard, a pen stylus -- and for true music enthusiasts, a plectrum -- are all available.
Photos of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic are available at www.nokia.com/press
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
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Barack Obama: Americans Must Come Together
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is encouraging Americans to come together to help renew the U.S. economy and "make a new beginning" for the country.
During his weekly radio address released early Thursday for Thanksgiving, Mr. Obama reminded U.S. citizens that this year's holiday comes at a difficult time.
He said that his newly announced economic team is working hard to confront an economic crisis of historic proportions.
But the president-elect said policies alone will not revive the U.S. economy. He said it also will take "the hard work, innovation, service and strength of the American people."
Mr. Obama thanked members of the armed forces and their families for their service and sacrifice.
The president-elect is spending the holiday in Chicago, Illinois, with his wife, Michelle, and their daughters.
Source: http://www.voanews.com
During his weekly radio address released early Thursday for Thanksgiving, Mr. Obama reminded U.S. citizens that this year's holiday comes at a difficult time.
He said that his newly announced economic team is working hard to confront an economic crisis of historic proportions.
But the president-elect said policies alone will not revive the U.S. economy. He said it also will take "the hard work, innovation, service and strength of the American people."
Mr. Obama thanked members of the armed forces and their families for their service and sacrifice.
The president-elect is spending the holiday in Chicago, Illinois, with his wife, Michelle, and their daughters.
Source: http://www.voanews.com
Rahul Gandhi stands in queue; casts vote
29 Nov 2008, 0922 hrs IST, PTI
NEW DELHI: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi was today among the early morning voters to exercise their franchise in the Delhi Assembly
elections.
The Gandhi scion, accompanied by a heavy posse of security personnel, cast his ballot at Nagar Palika Secondary School in Rajesh Pilot Lane in New Delhi constituency from where Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is contesting.
There were five others in the queue when the 39-year-old Amethi MP arrived at the booth at around 8:30 am and was offered to vote straight away.
However, Gandhi refused to jump the queue and cast his vote.
"I am running late," Gandhi said when confronted by waiting media personnel and did not respond to any question.
- PTI
NEW DELHI: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi was today among the early morning voters to exercise their franchise in the Delhi Assembly
elections.
The Gandhi scion, accompanied by a heavy posse of security personnel, cast his ballot at Nagar Palika Secondary School in Rajesh Pilot Lane in New Delhi constituency from where Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is contesting.
There were five others in the queue when the 39-year-old Amethi MP arrived at the booth at around 8:30 am and was offered to vote straight away.
However, Gandhi refused to jump the queue and cast his vote.
"I am running late," Gandhi said when confronted by waiting media personnel and did not respond to any question.
- PTI
120 Television channels to BSNL Broadband subscribers
Monthly Rental Rs.150. security Deposit Rs.999 for a set top box.
BSNL forays into IPTV service
Ludhiana: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited would soon start its much-awaited Internet Protocol Television (ITPV) service in the city. With this, Ludhiana will become first city to have this service in Punjab.
According to official sources, “BSNL is all set for the soft launch of the service in the first week of December. After successful feedback, it will be launched at commercial level in the city.”
Through the service, BSNL will provide 120 television channels to its broadband subscribers at a monthly rental of Rs 150. Subscribers will also have to deposit a security of Rs 999 for a set top box.
According to Mohan Lal, Deputy General Manager (Administration and Marketing), Bharat Nagar Telephone Exchange,”The testing is on. We will see how it works in 15-20 days. We hope to launch it by January commercially.”
It needs to be mentioned here that broadband service of BSNL, which was started about three years ago, has still not reached all customers. A senior official, however, said,”Some areas are still technically non-feasible for broadband, but we are working hard to expand our reach.”
Source: indianexpress.com
BSNL forays into IPTV service
Ludhiana: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited would soon start its much-awaited Internet Protocol Television (ITPV) service in the city. With this, Ludhiana will become first city to have this service in Punjab.
According to official sources, “BSNL is all set for the soft launch of the service in the first week of December. After successful feedback, it will be launched at commercial level in the city.”
Through the service, BSNL will provide 120 television channels to its broadband subscribers at a monthly rental of Rs 150. Subscribers will also have to deposit a security of Rs 999 for a set top box.
According to Mohan Lal, Deputy General Manager (Administration and Marketing), Bharat Nagar Telephone Exchange,”The testing is on. We will see how it works in 15-20 days. We hope to launch it by January commercially.”
It needs to be mentioned here that broadband service of BSNL, which was started about three years ago, has still not reached all customers. A senior official, however, said,”Some areas are still technically non-feasible for broadband, but we are working hard to expand our reach.”
Source: indianexpress.com
Apple offers limited Black Friday price cuts
Fri Nov 28, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's much-anticipated Black Friday event offered consumers discounts on Mac computers, iPods and accessories at levels similar to years past, despite speculation about deeper price cuts.
Apple, a company renown for its marketing prowess, had stoked consumer excitement by announcing a one-day Black Friday "shopping event," without giving any further details.
The company cut prices by roughly 5 to 10 percent on certain items. A 13-inch MacBook was being offered for $1,200, a discount of $100, while an iPod touch was being sold for $378, a discount of $21. The iPhone, which has been hugely popular since its launch last summer, was not on sale.
However, analysts said at least some Apple stores were matching the bigger price cuts of other resellers if a shopper brings in proof.
At an Apple retail store in downtown San Francisco, more than 150 people lined up ahead of the 8 a.m. opening time. Many people knew in advance about the sale.
Nicolas Mac Ferran, an exchange student from France, arrived at the store at 6:30 a.m., looking for a deal on a laptop. But he left empty-handed and disappointed after seeing the small discount on the MacBook.
"I can do better at the school bookstore," he said.
Apple products are generally more expensive than those of competitors, and the company does not cut prices very often. However, with consumer spending a huge question mark this holiday season, many retailers desperate to lure shoppers are offering steep discounts.
Stephen Baker, a vice president with research group NPD, said consumer electronics stores in general were busy on Black Friday, and he expects the sector to hold up better than others during the holiday season.
Baker said Apple will outperform its rivals, even in tough economic times. The company knows it does not have to slash prices to bring in business, he said.
"They feel like their brand and their product maintain their value better than others do, and they don't have to resort to wholesale price cutting."
UBS analyst Maynard Um said in a research note that Apple's discounts could have some limited impact.
"We believe Black Friday One-Day discounts should help stimulate some demand, though we would think less than last year given the tougher economic environment," Um said.
Shares of Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple fell $2.33, or 2.45 percent, to $92.67 in early afternoon trading.
Source: http://www.reuters.com/
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's much-anticipated Black Friday event offered consumers discounts on Mac computers, iPods and accessories at levels similar to years past, despite speculation about deeper price cuts.
Apple, a company renown for its marketing prowess, had stoked consumer excitement by announcing a one-day Black Friday "shopping event," without giving any further details.
The company cut prices by roughly 5 to 10 percent on certain items. A 13-inch MacBook was being offered for $1,200, a discount of $100, while an iPod touch was being sold for $378, a discount of $21. The iPhone, which has been hugely popular since its launch last summer, was not on sale.
However, analysts said at least some Apple stores were matching the bigger price cuts of other resellers if a shopper brings in proof.
At an Apple retail store in downtown San Francisco, more than 150 people lined up ahead of the 8 a.m. opening time. Many people knew in advance about the sale.
Nicolas Mac Ferran, an exchange student from France, arrived at the store at 6:30 a.m., looking for a deal on a laptop. But he left empty-handed and disappointed after seeing the small discount on the MacBook.
"I can do better at the school bookstore," he said.
Apple products are generally more expensive than those of competitors, and the company does not cut prices very often. However, with consumer spending a huge question mark this holiday season, many retailers desperate to lure shoppers are offering steep discounts.
Stephen Baker, a vice president with research group NPD, said consumer electronics stores in general were busy on Black Friday, and he expects the sector to hold up better than others during the holiday season.
Baker said Apple will outperform its rivals, even in tough economic times. The company knows it does not have to slash prices to bring in business, he said.
"They feel like their brand and their product maintain their value better than others do, and they don't have to resort to wholesale price cutting."
UBS analyst Maynard Um said in a research note that Apple's discounts could have some limited impact.
"We believe Black Friday One-Day discounts should help stimulate some demand, though we would think less than last year given the tougher economic environment," Um said.
Shares of Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple fell $2.33, or 2.45 percent, to $92.67 in early afternoon trading.
Source: http://www.reuters.com/
Mumbai attack: Taj freed of terrorists after intense gun battle
29 Nov 2008
MUMBAI: Security forces freed the landmark Taj hotel here after an intense night-long firing amid a series of explosions, with three terrorists gunned down by the commandos, authorities said this morning.
"Three terrorists have been killed but we are still continuing our operations," Director General of NSG, J K Dutt, told reporters outside the hotel.
The operation to flush out terrorists from Taj Hotel is over, signalling an end to the 62-hour siege by terrorists three of whom were killed this morning in an assault by the elite commandos of National Security Guards (NSG).
However, the NSG is still sanitising the hotel to check if any remaining terrorist or explosive is still in the 400-room hotel, NSG Director General J K Dutt told reporters.
An AK-47 rifle was also recovered from them. "There was lot of shooting. Grenades were lobbed and explosives were used by the terrorists," he said.
On whether all the terrorists have been killed and hotel is now free, he said that it could be ascertained after the combing operation is over.
During the night, terrorists holed out in the hotel engaged in a fierce gun battle with security forces as some places in the first and the ground floors of the 565-room building set afire by terrorists amid explosions in the over 100-year-old heritage complex in the Colaba area.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
MUMBAI: Security forces freed the landmark Taj hotel here after an intense night-long firing amid a series of explosions, with three terrorists gunned down by the commandos, authorities said this morning.
"Three terrorists have been killed but we are still continuing our operations," Director General of NSG, J K Dutt, told reporters outside the hotel.
The operation to flush out terrorists from Taj Hotel is over, signalling an end to the 62-hour siege by terrorists three of whom were killed this morning in an assault by the elite commandos of National Security Guards (NSG).
However, the NSG is still sanitising the hotel to check if any remaining terrorist or explosive is still in the 400-room hotel, NSG Director General J K Dutt told reporters.
An AK-47 rifle was also recovered from them. "There was lot of shooting. Grenades were lobbed and explosives were used by the terrorists," he said.
On whether all the terrorists have been killed and hotel is now free, he said that it could be ascertained after the combing operation is over.
During the night, terrorists holed out in the hotel engaged in a fierce gun battle with security forces as some places in the first and the ground floors of the 565-room building set afire by terrorists amid explosions in the over 100-year-old heritage complex in the Colaba area.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Sixth Pay Commission: GDP growth outlook not encouraging
29 Nov 2008
The good news is the finance minister’s confidence in India’s growth story has been vindicated. For now! The economy clocked a reasonably robust GDP
growth of 7.6% in the second quarter.
Together with the first quarter GDP growth of 7.9%, that gives us a respectable 7.8% growth for the first half of 2008. At a time when most advanced economies are barely growing or have already tipped into a recession, that is certainly good news.
Even if it is the lowest quarterly GDP growth since the third quarter of 2004-05, surprisingly gross fixed capital formation seems to be holding out. In fact, it was 35.3% during the second quarter, up from 32.3% in the first quarter.
Unfortunately, the bad news is there are a number of clouds to this silver lining. One, the full impact of the global crisis hit us only after the iconic investment bank Lehman Brothers went into liquidation mid-September. Global liquidity dried up and risk aversion, especially against emerging markets like India, increased dramatically. Hence, going forward, third and fourth quarter numbers are likely to be much less encouraging.
Two, with the exception of electricity, gas and water supply, every other sector saw a dip in second-quarter performance, with mining, quarrying and construction and, to a lesser extent community, social and personal services showing a particularly sharp dip.
The Sixth Pay Commission largesse may help reverse some of the decline in services in the next quarter. But there is little reason to expect any improvement in the other two sectors, mining and construction. Given that these are labour-intensive sectors, employing large number of unskilled workers, any slowdown here does not auger well from the welfare perspective.
Add to that the slowdown in manufacturing, which is also likely to intensify as demand contracts, and the picture looks far bleaker than the latest GDP figures would suggest.
For all the resilience shown by the BSE sensex when markets opened in Mumbai after a day’s closure, the recent terror attacks are likely to adversely impact the investment climate. So, not much reason for us to cheer.
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
The good news is the finance minister’s confidence in India’s growth story has been vindicated. For now! The economy clocked a reasonably robust GDP
growth of 7.6% in the second quarter.
Together with the first quarter GDP growth of 7.9%, that gives us a respectable 7.8% growth for the first half of 2008. At a time when most advanced economies are barely growing or have already tipped into a recession, that is certainly good news.
Even if it is the lowest quarterly GDP growth since the third quarter of 2004-05, surprisingly gross fixed capital formation seems to be holding out. In fact, it was 35.3% during the second quarter, up from 32.3% in the first quarter.
Unfortunately, the bad news is there are a number of clouds to this silver lining. One, the full impact of the global crisis hit us only after the iconic investment bank Lehman Brothers went into liquidation mid-September. Global liquidity dried up and risk aversion, especially against emerging markets like India, increased dramatically. Hence, going forward, third and fourth quarter numbers are likely to be much less encouraging.
Two, with the exception of electricity, gas and water supply, every other sector saw a dip in second-quarter performance, with mining, quarrying and construction and, to a lesser extent community, social and personal services showing a particularly sharp dip.
The Sixth Pay Commission largesse may help reverse some of the decline in services in the next quarter. But there is little reason to expect any improvement in the other two sectors, mining and construction. Given that these are labour-intensive sectors, employing large number of unskilled workers, any slowdown here does not auger well from the welfare perspective.
Add to that the slowdown in manufacturing, which is also likely to intensify as demand contracts, and the picture looks far bleaker than the latest GDP figures would suggest.
For all the resilience shown by the BSE sensex when markets opened in Mumbai after a day’s closure, the recent terror attacks are likely to adversely impact the investment climate. So, not much reason for us to cheer.
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Sixth Pay Commission: Three cheers: Judges get 300% pay hike
Sixth Pay Commission: Three cheers: Judges get 300% pay hike
29 Nov 2008
NEW DELHI: Judges in the supreme court and high courts will now draw salaries almost three times higher than their present levels. The hike,
approved by the union cabinet this week, comes in the wake of an increase in salary for central government employees in line with the sixth pay commission recommendations.
The chief justice of India, whose existing salary is Rs 33,000 plus allowances, will now draw a monthly salary of Rs 1 lakh plus dearness allowance (DA). Other judges in the apex court will have a monthly pay package of Rs 90,000 plus allowances. Under the revised scale, judges in the state high courts will get a salary of Rs 80,000 plus DA. Chief justices of the high courts will enjoy the same salary as the supreme court judges.
The revised pay package will be effective from January 2006. While 40% of the arrears of the salary will be given in the current financial year, the balance 60% would be paid in the next fiscal. The government has also decided to double the existing limit of both sumptuary allowance and furnishing allowance for all supreme court and high court judges, with effect from September 2008.
The revised salaries for the judges were recommended by a three-judge committee. The recommendations became a matter of debate within the government factions with the finance ministry initially objecting to the law ministry’s suggestion to bring such a sharp hike in the salaries of judges, a government source said.
The committee, which comprised Justices Ashok Bhan (now retired) and Altamas Kabir of the Supreme Court and Madras High Court Chief Justice (CJ) AP Shah, had proposed that the CJI’s monthly salary be raised from the present Rs 33,000 excluding allowances to Rs 1.10 lakh while that of the other apex court judges and CJs of high courts be hiked to Rs 1 lakh from the present Rs 30,000 excluding allowances. With the cabinet reaching a decision on the issue, a Bill is expected to be introduced in Parliament as salaries of higher judiciary are governed by an Act of Parliament.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
29 Nov 2008
NEW DELHI: Judges in the supreme court and high courts will now draw salaries almost three times higher than their present levels. The hike,
approved by the union cabinet this week, comes in the wake of an increase in salary for central government employees in line with the sixth pay commission recommendations.
The chief justice of India, whose existing salary is Rs 33,000 plus allowances, will now draw a monthly salary of Rs 1 lakh plus dearness allowance (DA). Other judges in the apex court will have a monthly pay package of Rs 90,000 plus allowances. Under the revised scale, judges in the state high courts will get a salary of Rs 80,000 plus DA. Chief justices of the high courts will enjoy the same salary as the supreme court judges.
The revised pay package will be effective from January 2006. While 40% of the arrears of the salary will be given in the current financial year, the balance 60% would be paid in the next fiscal. The government has also decided to double the existing limit of both sumptuary allowance and furnishing allowance for all supreme court and high court judges, with effect from September 2008.
The revised salaries for the judges were recommended by a three-judge committee. The recommendations became a matter of debate within the government factions with the finance ministry initially objecting to the law ministry’s suggestion to bring such a sharp hike in the salaries of judges, a government source said.
The committee, which comprised Justices Ashok Bhan (now retired) and Altamas Kabir of the Supreme Court and Madras High Court Chief Justice (CJ) AP Shah, had proposed that the CJI’s monthly salary be raised from the present Rs 33,000 excluding allowances to Rs 1.10 lakh while that of the other apex court judges and CJs of high courts be hiked to Rs 1 lakh from the present Rs 30,000 excluding allowances. With the cabinet reaching a decision on the issue, a Bill is expected to be introduced in Parliament as salaries of higher judiciary are governed by an Act of Parliament.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Cabinet nod to recommendations of Sixth Pay Commission
Cabinet nod to recommendations of Sixth Pay Commission
Lucknow : Big buck awaits the state Government employees with the state cabinet formally endorsing the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission on Thursday.
Chief Minister Mayawati said the cabinet accepted the report of the pay parity committee set up in August. The new pay scale, which would benefit nearly 18 lakh state employees, will be applicable from December 1.
The revision of the pay scales — dearness allowance (DA) and pension — will cost the state exchequer an annual recurring burden of Rs 4,674 crore. The pay scale will come in force with retrospective effect from January 1, 2006. The arrears of salary, DA and pension will be paid in three instalments in the next three years. The total burden on account of the arrears is Rs 13,662 crore.
Twenty per cent of the arrears will be paid in cash during the current fiscal 2008-09. The remaining 80 per cent will be deposited in the provident fund account of the employees in two equal instalments in 2009-10 and 2010-11. The arrears of the pensioners will be paid during the current fiscal. Mayawati said that the state government had decided to pay the house rent allowance as recommended by the Sixth Pay panel.
This is the first time the government has also decided to pay compensatory allowance to the employees posted in cities with a population of 1 lakh and above.
In order to meet the additional burden on the exchequer, the chief minister has taken several measures, which includes a curb on the budgetary provisions of Rs 1,115 crore to the various departments. Besides, the purchase of new vehicles by all government departments will be banned. All departments have been asked to reduce the size of their fleet of vehicles by five per cent by the next financial year. The chief minister said the compensation for death on duty has been raised to Rs 10 lakh, while the compensation for death in terrorists or extremist attacks would be Rs 15 lakh.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com
Lucknow : Big buck awaits the state Government employees with the state cabinet formally endorsing the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission on Thursday.
Chief Minister Mayawati said the cabinet accepted the report of the pay parity committee set up in August. The new pay scale, which would benefit nearly 18 lakh state employees, will be applicable from December 1.
The revision of the pay scales — dearness allowance (DA) and pension — will cost the state exchequer an annual recurring burden of Rs 4,674 crore. The pay scale will come in force with retrospective effect from January 1, 2006. The arrears of salary, DA and pension will be paid in three instalments in the next three years. The total burden on account of the arrears is Rs 13,662 crore.
Twenty per cent of the arrears will be paid in cash during the current fiscal 2008-09. The remaining 80 per cent will be deposited in the provident fund account of the employees in two equal instalments in 2009-10 and 2010-11. The arrears of the pensioners will be paid during the current fiscal. Mayawati said that the state government had decided to pay the house rent allowance as recommended by the Sixth Pay panel.
This is the first time the government has also decided to pay compensatory allowance to the employees posted in cities with a population of 1 lakh and above.
In order to meet the additional burden on the exchequer, the chief minister has taken several measures, which includes a curb on the budgetary provisions of Rs 1,115 crore to the various departments. Besides, the purchase of new vehicles by all government departments will be banned. All departments have been asked to reduce the size of their fleet of vehicles by five per cent by the next financial year. The chief minister said the compensation for death on duty has been raised to Rs 10 lakh, while the compensation for death in terrorists or extremist attacks would be Rs 15 lakh.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com
6th Pay Commission: Employees await hike
6th Pay Commission: Employees await hike
Rajendra Khatry
Nov 29, 2008 at 2255 hrs IST
Chandigarh: Disappointed with the delay in implementation of the 6th Pay Commission, the Haryana Karmachari Sangh has announced a rally in Rohtak on November 30.
The state Government employees are anxious over the non-implementation of the recommendations, despite the assurance given by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda that employees would get a hike soon. Meanwhile the IAS officers in the state availed a fat hike in their salaries two months ago.
A spokesman of the Haryana Karmachari Sangh said there was resentment among the employees over not getting an increased pay.
He said the sangh had earlier submitted a 30-point memorandum of demands to the Haryana Chief Secretary, Dharamvir, but the government is yet to respond to their demands.
The demands included a 30 per cent hike in the house rent allowance and Rs 1,000 per child per month to the employees. They also demanded a 6 per cent hike in rural compensatory allowance for the government employees.
The spokesman said they would continue to pressurise the government till their demand was met. The Haryana government had set up a committee under the chief secretary to look into the issue to decide the actual hike in the salaries of the employees according to the new recommendations. The committee is yet to finalise its report.
Talking to The Indian Express Dharamvir, Chief Secretary, said he had received about 225 suggestions on the 6th Pay Commission from the employees which had to be looked into. “ We have cleared most of the suggestions received by us. The committee is likely to hand over its report to the government soon,’’ he said.
In anticipation of the 6th Pay Commission, the Haryana government had already made a provision of Rs 1,550 crore in the annual budget this financial year.
The total burden on the government with the implementation of the 6th Pay Commission recommendations is expected to be around Rs 6,000 crore.
The per year burden on the state budget would be around Rs 1,200 crore, according to sources. The state government is expecting a 25 per cent hike in the Value Added Tax (VAT) collections which would be handy in making payment to the employees, according to Birender Singh, Finance Minister of the state.
Karamvir Singh, president of Confederation of SC/BC Organisations said the employees are expecting a pay hike at the earliest.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com
Rajendra Khatry
Nov 29, 2008 at 2255 hrs IST
Chandigarh: Disappointed with the delay in implementation of the 6th Pay Commission, the Haryana Karmachari Sangh has announced a rally in Rohtak on November 30.
The state Government employees are anxious over the non-implementation of the recommendations, despite the assurance given by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda that employees would get a hike soon. Meanwhile the IAS officers in the state availed a fat hike in their salaries two months ago.
A spokesman of the Haryana Karmachari Sangh said there was resentment among the employees over not getting an increased pay.
He said the sangh had earlier submitted a 30-point memorandum of demands to the Haryana Chief Secretary, Dharamvir, but the government is yet to respond to their demands.
The demands included a 30 per cent hike in the house rent allowance and Rs 1,000 per child per month to the employees. They also demanded a 6 per cent hike in rural compensatory allowance for the government employees.
The spokesman said they would continue to pressurise the government till their demand was met. The Haryana government had set up a committee under the chief secretary to look into the issue to decide the actual hike in the salaries of the employees according to the new recommendations. The committee is yet to finalise its report.
Talking to The Indian Express Dharamvir, Chief Secretary, said he had received about 225 suggestions on the 6th Pay Commission from the employees which had to be looked into. “ We have cleared most of the suggestions received by us. The committee is likely to hand over its report to the government soon,’’ he said.
In anticipation of the 6th Pay Commission, the Haryana government had already made a provision of Rs 1,550 crore in the annual budget this financial year.
The total burden on the government with the implementation of the 6th Pay Commission recommendations is expected to be around Rs 6,000 crore.
The per year burden on the state budget would be around Rs 1,200 crore, according to sources. The state government is expecting a 25 per cent hike in the Value Added Tax (VAT) collections which would be handy in making payment to the employees, according to Birender Singh, Finance Minister of the state.
Karamvir Singh, president of Confederation of SC/BC Organisations said the employees are expecting a pay hike at the earliest.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com
Friday, November 14, 2008
Ind vs Eng - India vs England
Watch 1st ODI Ind Vs Eng 2008 Series LIVE
November 14th, 2008
Follow Ind vs England 2008 your way!
The 1st ODI India Vs England Series started at 0900 am IST and is currently played at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot.
England won the toss and elected to bowl. At the time of writing India has made 247 at the loss of four wickets with Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni on strike.
India’s players for today are Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, Munaf Patel.
Representating England : Kevin Pietersen (Captain), Ian Bell, Matt Prior, Owais Shah, Paul Collingwood, Ravi Bopara, Andrew Flintoff, Samit Patel, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison.
The Umpires for today are Russel Tiffin and Suresh Shastri.
The cricket match livescore can be followed at
1. Visit www.thaindian.com main page, the live scores are shown on the right side. The score changes dynamically as the match progresses.
2. Cric Buzz is updating the scores at : http://live.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores-and-commentary.html
3. CricInfo is giving live ball by ball updates at : http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/361043.html?CMP=OTC-GCN
4. Follow Rediff’s score card at : http://imsports.rediff.com/score/in_match9231.html
Source: http://www.thaindian.com
November 14th, 2008
Follow Ind vs England 2008 your way!
The 1st ODI India Vs England Series started at 0900 am IST and is currently played at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot.
England won the toss and elected to bowl. At the time of writing India has made 247 at the loss of four wickets with Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni on strike.
India’s players for today are Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, Munaf Patel.
Representating England : Kevin Pietersen (Captain), Ian Bell, Matt Prior, Owais Shah, Paul Collingwood, Ravi Bopara, Andrew Flintoff, Samit Patel, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison.
The Umpires for today are Russel Tiffin and Suresh Shastri.
The cricket match livescore can be followed at
1. Visit www.thaindian.com main page, the live scores are shown on the right side. The score changes dynamically as the match progresses.
2. Cric Buzz is updating the scores at : http://live.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores-and-commentary.html
3. CricInfo is giving live ball by ball updates at : http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/361043.html?CMP=OTC-GCN
4. Follow Rediff’s score card at : http://imsports.rediff.com/score/in_match9231.html
Source: http://www.thaindian.com
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sixth Central Pay Commission: DRDO facing attrition problem: Defence Minister
Sixth Central Pay Commission: DRDO facing attrition problem: Defence Minister
20 Oct 2008, 2214 hrs IST, PTI
NEW DELHI: Country's premier defence research organisation DRDO is facing the attrition problems as 785 defence scientists have resigned in the last three years.
The government has offered various incentives for scientists in the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) report, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.
"A number of incentives were recommended by the CPC, which have been accepted and implemented by the government, " defence minister A K Antony said in a written reply to a question on exodus of scientists from DRDO.
Incentives to arrest the attrition rate in DRDO include providing career enhancement opportunities to scientists by granting them study leaves, sending them to attend conferences and seminars and long term training courses.
"DRDO is providing study leaves to scientists for acquiring higher qualifications like PhDs, Masters Degrees. Scientists are sponsored to go and attend conferences and seminars and for long term courses for research both within and outside the country," Antony said.
The minister added that a lot of stress was being laid upon by DRDO to mentor young scientists along with improving their work environment and social life in DRDO campuses.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
20 Oct 2008, 2214 hrs IST, PTI
NEW DELHI: Country's premier defence research organisation DRDO is facing the attrition problems as 785 defence scientists have resigned in the last three years.
The government has offered various incentives for scientists in the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) report, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.
"A number of incentives were recommended by the CPC, which have been accepted and implemented by the government, " defence minister A K Antony said in a written reply to a question on exodus of scientists from DRDO.
Incentives to arrest the attrition rate in DRDO include providing career enhancement opportunities to scientists by granting them study leaves, sending them to attend conferences and seminars and long term training courses.
"DRDO is providing study leaves to scientists for acquiring higher qualifications like PhDs, Masters Degrees. Scientists are sponsored to go and attend conferences and seminars and for long term courses for research both within and outside the country," Antony said.
The minister added that a lot of stress was being laid upon by DRDO to mentor young scientists along with improving their work environment and social life in DRDO campuses.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Sixth pay commission: 584 Army officers seek pre-mature retirement: Antony
Sixth pay commission: 584 Army officers seek pre-mature retirement: Antony
New Delhi, Oct 20: As many as 584 officers from the Army have sought pre-mature retirement from services since March this year but the Government said it was not due to resentment over the sixth pay commission recommendations.
"No officer of navy, air force has sought pre-mature retirement on the ground of dissatisfaction with the Six Central Pay Commission report. However, in the Army, since March 2008, a total number of 584 officers have applied for premature retirement/resignation," Defence Minister A K Antony said replying to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Antony said the officials seek retirement on the "ground of non-empanelment, compassionate ground, low medical category, failure to acquire minimum technical qualification and better employment in civil life".
"From this, it cannot be ascertained that they have sought an exit due to resentment against the Sixth Pay Commission Report," he said.
The Defence Services, led by their Chiefs, have refused to implement the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, alleging that their status and honour were compromised.
Antony, while replying to a question by BJP's V K Malhotra and Santosh Gangwar, said the Services had submitted a detailed representation to the Government brining out certain issues arising out of the Sixth Pay Commission report.
"The Government has reached a decision on most of the issues," he said adding that a few more subsequent issues have been raised by the Services namely grant of higher grade pay to Service officers, placement of Lt-Col and equivalents in Pay Band 4 and reinstatement of pensionary weightages for Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR).
The Centre on September 25 set up a committee headed by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee with Antony and Finance Minister P Chidambaram as members to look into the grievances of the armed forces.
"The Government has decided that External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will look into the issues raised by the Services and give recommendations in consultation with the Defence Minister and Finance Minister," Antony said.
After the government notification was issued on August 29, issues of "anomalies" in the pay for officers were first raised by Air chief Fali Homi Major in his letter in his capacity as acting Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Chiefs of Navy and Army too have voiced their resentment in letters to the government.
The armed forces are demanding that the government place Lieutenant-Colonels and their equivalents in Pay Band-4, ensure parity in Grade Pay of officers from Captains to Brigadiers with their civilian counterparts, accord the Higher Administrative Grade Plus status in pay scales to Lieutenant Generals and restore 70 per cent pensionary benefits to jawans.
Mukherjee held discussions with Chidambaram last week on the issue after consultations with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Girl asks Rahul about safety of women in Delhi Ramnagar (Uttarakhand), Oct 20 (PTI) Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, who began his three-day tour to Uttarakhand today, was asked by a young girl why women are not safe in Delhi.
"Girls are not safe in Delhi. What is your Congress government doing in this regard," was the poser to Rahul. "I cannot say what the government is doing. Political leaders do not have much information. I will definitely look into the matter," said Rahul, as he faced a volley of questions from college girls at Ramnagar.
As he arrived in this Corbett City, Rahul drove to Dhikuli area where he interacted with nearly 2,000 girls from different colleges of Kumaon region.
Another girl asked Rahul why the voice of the youth is being suppressed in Congress.
To this question, Rahul said: "It is not true. NSUI is a very good organisation where we welcome new talent and one can easily create a niche at the national level."
The programme "Talaash Nai Pratibha Ki" (search for new talent) was organised by NSUI in which its top leaders like Meenakshi Natrajan and Amrita Dhawan were also present.
Earlier in the town, police took into custody nearly a dozen ABVP workers for showing black flags and raising slogans against Rahul.
Savitri Sharma asked Rahul whether he took a bath after having food with Dalits.
"You wait for another four years, you will get the answer in Uttar Pradesh," was his refrain.
When a girl wanted to know about his reaction to the alleged beating of north Indians in Mumbai, Rahul said some political parties are indulging in petty politics for small gains.
Bureau Report
http://www.zeenews.com/
New Delhi, Oct 20: As many as 584 officers from the Army have sought pre-mature retirement from services since March this year but the Government said it was not due to resentment over the sixth pay commission recommendations.
"No officer of navy, air force has sought pre-mature retirement on the ground of dissatisfaction with the Six Central Pay Commission report. However, in the Army, since March 2008, a total number of 584 officers have applied for premature retirement/resignation," Defence Minister A K Antony said replying to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Antony said the officials seek retirement on the "ground of non-empanelment, compassionate ground, low medical category, failure to acquire minimum technical qualification and better employment in civil life".
"From this, it cannot be ascertained that they have sought an exit due to resentment against the Sixth Pay Commission Report," he said.
The Defence Services, led by their Chiefs, have refused to implement the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, alleging that their status and honour were compromised.
Antony, while replying to a question by BJP's V K Malhotra and Santosh Gangwar, said the Services had submitted a detailed representation to the Government brining out certain issues arising out of the Sixth Pay Commission report.
"The Government has reached a decision on most of the issues," he said adding that a few more subsequent issues have been raised by the Services namely grant of higher grade pay to Service officers, placement of Lt-Col and equivalents in Pay Band 4 and reinstatement of pensionary weightages for Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR).
The Centre on September 25 set up a committee headed by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee with Antony and Finance Minister P Chidambaram as members to look into the grievances of the armed forces.
"The Government has decided that External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will look into the issues raised by the Services and give recommendations in consultation with the Defence Minister and Finance Minister," Antony said.
After the government notification was issued on August 29, issues of "anomalies" in the pay for officers were first raised by Air chief Fali Homi Major in his letter in his capacity as acting Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Chiefs of Navy and Army too have voiced their resentment in letters to the government.
The armed forces are demanding that the government place Lieutenant-Colonels and their equivalents in Pay Band-4, ensure parity in Grade Pay of officers from Captains to Brigadiers with their civilian counterparts, accord the Higher Administrative Grade Plus status in pay scales to Lieutenant Generals and restore 70 per cent pensionary benefits to jawans.
Mukherjee held discussions with Chidambaram last week on the issue after consultations with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Girl asks Rahul about safety of women in Delhi Ramnagar (Uttarakhand), Oct 20 (PTI) Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, who began his three-day tour to Uttarakhand today, was asked by a young girl why women are not safe in Delhi.
"Girls are not safe in Delhi. What is your Congress government doing in this regard," was the poser to Rahul. "I cannot say what the government is doing. Political leaders do not have much information. I will definitely look into the matter," said Rahul, as he faced a volley of questions from college girls at Ramnagar.
As he arrived in this Corbett City, Rahul drove to Dhikuli area where he interacted with nearly 2,000 girls from different colleges of Kumaon region.
Another girl asked Rahul why the voice of the youth is being suppressed in Congress.
To this question, Rahul said: "It is not true. NSUI is a very good organisation where we welcome new talent and one can easily create a niche at the national level."
The programme "Talaash Nai Pratibha Ki" (search for new talent) was organised by NSUI in which its top leaders like Meenakshi Natrajan and Amrita Dhawan were also present.
Earlier in the town, police took into custody nearly a dozen ABVP workers for showing black flags and raising slogans against Rahul.
Savitri Sharma asked Rahul whether he took a bath after having food with Dalits.
"You wait for another four years, you will get the answer in Uttar Pradesh," was his refrain.
When a girl wanted to know about his reaction to the alleged beating of north Indians in Mumbai, Rahul said some political parties are indulging in petty politics for small gains.
Bureau Report
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Sixth Central Pay Commission: Resentment Among Personnel Against Report of Sixth Pay Commission
Sixth Central Pay Commission: Resentment Among Personnel Against Report of Sixth Pay Commission
Monday, October 20, 2008
Lok Sabha
The Services had submitted a detailed representation to the Government bringing out certain issues arising out of the report of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. The Government has decided on most of the issues. Subsequently, few more issues have been raised by the Services viz. grant of higher grade pay to Service officers, placement of Lt. Col. and equivalent in PB-4, reinstatement of pensionary weightages for Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR), providing HAG + Pay Band for Lt. Generals and equivalent holding post of Principal Staff Officer, Director Generals, Controllers, etc.
No officer of Navy, Air Force has sought pre-mature retirement (PMR) on the ground of dis-satisfaction with the Sixth Central Pay Commission Report. However, in the Army, since March, 2008 a total number of 584 officers (less Army Medical Corps/Army Dental Corps & Military Nursing Service) have applied for pre-mature retirement/resignation on ground of non-empanelment, compassionate ground, low medical category, failure to acquire minimum technical qualification and better employment in civil life. However, from this it cannot be ascertained that they have sought an exit due to resentment against Sixth Pay Commission Report.
The Government have decided that the Minister of External Affairs will look into the issues raised by the Services and give recommendations, in consultation with the Defence Minister and the Finance Minister.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Prof Vijay Kumar Malhotra and Shri Santosh Gangwar in Lok Sabha today.
Samir/RAJ
Source: http://pib.nic.in/
Tags: Sixth Pay Commission,6th Pay Commission,6th Central Pay Commission
Monday, October 20, 2008
Lok Sabha
The Services had submitted a detailed representation to the Government bringing out certain issues arising out of the report of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. The Government has decided on most of the issues. Subsequently, few more issues have been raised by the Services viz. grant of higher grade pay to Service officers, placement of Lt. Col. and equivalent in PB-4, reinstatement of pensionary weightages for Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR), providing HAG + Pay Band for Lt. Generals and equivalent holding post of Principal Staff Officer, Director Generals, Controllers, etc.
No officer of Navy, Air Force has sought pre-mature retirement (PMR) on the ground of dis-satisfaction with the Sixth Central Pay Commission Report. However, in the Army, since March, 2008 a total number of 584 officers (less Army Medical Corps/Army Dental Corps & Military Nursing Service) have applied for pre-mature retirement/resignation on ground of non-empanelment, compassionate ground, low medical category, failure to acquire minimum technical qualification and better employment in civil life. However, from this it cannot be ascertained that they have sought an exit due to resentment against Sixth Pay Commission Report.
The Government have decided that the Minister of External Affairs will look into the issues raised by the Services and give recommendations, in consultation with the Defence Minister and the Finance Minister.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Prof Vijay Kumar Malhotra and Shri Santosh Gangwar in Lok Sabha today.
Samir/RAJ
Source: http://pib.nic.in/
Tags: Sixth Pay Commission,6th Pay Commission,6th Central Pay Commission
Sixth Pay Commission: Armed forces short of 13,830 officers
Sixth Pay Commission: Armed forces short of 13,830 officers
The armed forces are facing a shortage of 13,830 officers. This was stated by Defence Minister A K Antony while replying to a question in Parliament on shortage of officers in the armed forces.
"There is a shortage of 11,119 officers in army, 13,59 officers in navy and 13,52 officers in air force. Armed forces have 53,849 officers against a sanctioned strength of 67,679," Antony said.
The Defence Minister listed the various steps taken up to tackle the shortfall of officers by the government. These steps include extension of Short Service Commission (SSC) officers, implementation of both phases of A V Singh Committee report and implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) report.
"Tenure of SSC officers has been increased to 14 years, Phase 1 of A V Singh committee was implemented earlier, which resulted in upgrade of 750 Lieutenant-Colonel level posts to the Colonel level,” he said.
"Phase 2 of the report has also been cleared for implementation creating or upgrading 1,896 additional posts in ranks of Colonel, Brigadier, Major-General and Lieutenant- General and equivalents in other two services," the Defence minister said.
Antony said implementation of the 6th pay commission recommendations will help in arresting shortfall of officers in armed forces.
Source: http://howrah.org/
Tags: Sixth Pay Commission,6th Pay Commission,6th Central Pay Commission
The armed forces are facing a shortage of 13,830 officers. This was stated by Defence Minister A K Antony while replying to a question in Parliament on shortage of officers in the armed forces.
"There is a shortage of 11,119 officers in army, 13,59 officers in navy and 13,52 officers in air force. Armed forces have 53,849 officers against a sanctioned strength of 67,679," Antony said.
The Defence Minister listed the various steps taken up to tackle the shortfall of officers by the government. These steps include extension of Short Service Commission (SSC) officers, implementation of both phases of A V Singh Committee report and implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) report.
"Tenure of SSC officers has been increased to 14 years, Phase 1 of A V Singh committee was implemented earlier, which resulted in upgrade of 750 Lieutenant-Colonel level posts to the Colonel level,” he said.
"Phase 2 of the report has also been cleared for implementation creating or upgrading 1,896 additional posts in ranks of Colonel, Brigadier, Major-General and Lieutenant- General and equivalents in other two services," the Defence minister said.
Antony said implementation of the 6th pay commission recommendations will help in arresting shortfall of officers in armed forces.
Source: http://howrah.org/
Tags: Sixth Pay Commission,6th Pay Commission,6th Central Pay Commission
Sixth Pay Commission: Too serious a business to be left to the car dealer
Sixth Pay Commission: Too serious a business to be left to the car dealer
When you buy a car, usually the car dealer offers first-year insurance free of cost. Instead of passively accepting this freebie, look closely at the policy to see if it offers you comprehensive and adequate cover
September and October have always been favourable months for car manufacturers as the festive season propels their sales higher. This year, besides festive fervour, the Sixth Pay Commission's payouts have filled car showrooms to the brim with prospective buyers. According to industry estimates and company figures, in September the top six manufacturers in India notched up a 2.4 per cent year-on-year rise in car sales.
If you are buying a car this season, pay heed to the insurance cover and make sure that it is comprehensive and adequate. Vehicle insurance protects you against several risks: theft, damage, death of driver or passenger, and damage caused by your car to some other vehicle, person or property. Although tailor-made covers have not debuted in the market yet, cut throat competition is working in the interest of consumers. With the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) freeing up prices in the general insurance space — motor, fire and engineering — in January this year, there is much scope for you to bargain and get the best possible rate.
Tumbling rates, soaring discounts
Motor insurance consists of two main parts: own damage and third-party liability. According to the law of the land, every vehicle owner must have at least third-party liability cover. The regulator has freed only the own damage insurance cover rates so far. Depending on the size and the make of the car, own damage rates have come down almost 20 to 40 per cent. Says Rahul Aggarwal, chief executive officer, Optima Brokers: "The premium for a comprehensive insurance cover has fallen between 25 and 40 per cent depending on the type of car. The fall has been more in case of premium cars that cost Rs 10 lakh and above. For smaller cars like the Santro and Maruti Alto, the drop has been nearly 20 per cent."
While the regulator freed up pricing in January, the premium rates fell steeply only during the last four months. Insurers initially started off by offering 10 per cent discount, then slowly graduated to 20 per cent, and now are giving discounts as high as 40 per cent.
Main components of the policy
A vehicle insurance cover has the following main components:
Own damage. This cover entitles you to claim compensation in the event of damage or theft of your vehicle. Various factors dictate the premium of a standard policy: type of vehicle, its engine capacity, its age, and the region in which it is registered. While these are the broad parameters, the exact premium for your car is calculated on the basis of its insured declared value (IDV). When buying a policy, never compromise on this value as this is the amount that the insurance company will pay you if your car gets completely damaged or stolen. Beware: a steep discount in premium might mean a lower IDV. While buying the policy always ask for the exact IDV to get an idea of the insurance amount you are likely to get in case of a casualty. The IDV of a vehicle declines with age (insurers generally give a depreciation schedule for up to five years).
Third party. According to the Insurance Act, it is compulsory to have third-party liability cover. In metropolitian cities it becomes imperative to have such a cover due to higher chances of accidents.
"Third party liability under the insurance law in India is unlimited," says M. Ramadoss, chairman and managing director, Oriental General Insurance. That means if you hit a person on the road, then the liability is unlimited. In case of property damage, the liability is limited to Rs 7.5 lakh.
Points to remember
Here are key aspects that you should keep in mind while buying vehicle insurance:
Premium. The insurance regulator has freed the pricing of products but not the wordings. Therefore, the whole industry is selling more or less the same product. Pricing is the only tool in their hands for driving sales. Use this to your advantage. "A customer must insist on getting quotes from different companies. Ask a friend who has the same car what premium he pays. By doing a bit of legwork and haggling, a customer can get discounts as high as 40-50 per cent," says Ramadoss.
You can bargain for a lower premium in case you have a no-claim (or fairly low claim record) history. “Longer the claim history, higher is the premium levied by companies,”says Eswaranatarajan N., head, motor insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance.
Moreover, keep in mind that you can transfer the vehicle insurance from your old vehicle to the new one. “The no-claim bonus goes with the driver and not with the vehicle. So when you sell a vehicle and buy a new one, the no-claim bonus from the earlier vehicle can be transferred to the new one,” he adds.
Co-payment clause. Watch out for the co-payment clause, also known as excess. While offering a lower premium, insurers pass on some of the risk to the customer using this clause. In case of a claim, the expense will then have to be borne by both the insurer and the insured. Hence, avoid the co-payment clause even if it means paying a higher premium.
Claims and customer service. These are the two most important criteria that should be kept in mind while buying or renewing a policy. Today one out of every three vehicles meets with an accident. Hence customer service plays an prominent role. According to Darvesh Panchal, practice leader, Prudent Brokers, "The ease of getting a claim settled without any hassles is a big factor in motor insurance. Always look for companies that offer cashless facility (i.e., they get the vehicle repaired at an empanelled garage). Also check out what other value-added services they provide."
A few dealers or brokers help their customers in getting the claim. "The most important thing to look for in the dealer or the intermediary is the services he offers. See how qualified and geared up the intermediary is to provide claim support and information," says Aggarwal.
In case of total loss or theft, it takes more than three months to settle the claim. In case of theft, the insured has to lodge a complaint in the local police station and wait till it issues a non-traceable report. The process takes about three months. And needless to add, it requires you to make several rounds of the court and the police station. It is only after this report is submitted that the insurance company starts its work of paying you the claim. Any help that you can get from the broker or dealer will come as welcome relief.
More regulatory changes needed
While the regulator has freed up pricing control, general insurance companies do not yet enjoy the freedom to alter the wordings of the policy. Says Eswaranatarajan N., “Today only the premiums have been de-tarriffed and not the products. What we sell in the market is basically one product with a common set of policy wordings. To open up the market and in the interest of the consumer, it is anticipated that the regulator will introduce flexibility in wordings and allow new products.”
N.K. Kedia, director (marketing), Iffco Tokio General Insurance too feels the same. “Freedom in wordings would allow us to come out with innovative products. The industry would then develop on the lines of matured markets. This move will be in the consumer's interest as it will allow introduction of new products, and lead to greater choice."
Ramadoss of Oriental Insurance is of the view that greater regulatory vigil is the need of the hour. “There should be strict vigilance against uninsured vehicles. The government should take action against them. Because so many vehicles remain uninsured, there is a lot of leakage of premium. After this is taken care of, premium rates will come down further,” he says.
Till these regulatory changes come about, make the best of the current regime and get yourself a comprehensive cover at the lowest possible cost.
Source: http://www.financialexpress.com/
When you buy a car, usually the car dealer offers first-year insurance free of cost. Instead of passively accepting this freebie, look closely at the policy to see if it offers you comprehensive and adequate cover
September and October have always been favourable months for car manufacturers as the festive season propels their sales higher. This year, besides festive fervour, the Sixth Pay Commission's payouts have filled car showrooms to the brim with prospective buyers. According to industry estimates and company figures, in September the top six manufacturers in India notched up a 2.4 per cent year-on-year rise in car sales.
If you are buying a car this season, pay heed to the insurance cover and make sure that it is comprehensive and adequate. Vehicle insurance protects you against several risks: theft, damage, death of driver or passenger, and damage caused by your car to some other vehicle, person or property. Although tailor-made covers have not debuted in the market yet, cut throat competition is working in the interest of consumers. With the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) freeing up prices in the general insurance space — motor, fire and engineering — in January this year, there is much scope for you to bargain and get the best possible rate.
Tumbling rates, soaring discounts
Motor insurance consists of two main parts: own damage and third-party liability. According to the law of the land, every vehicle owner must have at least third-party liability cover. The regulator has freed only the own damage insurance cover rates so far. Depending on the size and the make of the car, own damage rates have come down almost 20 to 40 per cent. Says Rahul Aggarwal, chief executive officer, Optima Brokers: "The premium for a comprehensive insurance cover has fallen between 25 and 40 per cent depending on the type of car. The fall has been more in case of premium cars that cost Rs 10 lakh and above. For smaller cars like the Santro and Maruti Alto, the drop has been nearly 20 per cent."
While the regulator freed up pricing in January, the premium rates fell steeply only during the last four months. Insurers initially started off by offering 10 per cent discount, then slowly graduated to 20 per cent, and now are giving discounts as high as 40 per cent.
Main components of the policy
A vehicle insurance cover has the following main components:
Own damage. This cover entitles you to claim compensation in the event of damage or theft of your vehicle. Various factors dictate the premium of a standard policy: type of vehicle, its engine capacity, its age, and the region in which it is registered. While these are the broad parameters, the exact premium for your car is calculated on the basis of its insured declared value (IDV). When buying a policy, never compromise on this value as this is the amount that the insurance company will pay you if your car gets completely damaged or stolen. Beware: a steep discount in premium might mean a lower IDV. While buying the policy always ask for the exact IDV to get an idea of the insurance amount you are likely to get in case of a casualty. The IDV of a vehicle declines with age (insurers generally give a depreciation schedule for up to five years).
Third party. According to the Insurance Act, it is compulsory to have third-party liability cover. In metropolitian cities it becomes imperative to have such a cover due to higher chances of accidents.
"Third party liability under the insurance law in India is unlimited," says M. Ramadoss, chairman and managing director, Oriental General Insurance. That means if you hit a person on the road, then the liability is unlimited. In case of property damage, the liability is limited to Rs 7.5 lakh.
Points to remember
Here are key aspects that you should keep in mind while buying vehicle insurance:
Premium. The insurance regulator has freed the pricing of products but not the wordings. Therefore, the whole industry is selling more or less the same product. Pricing is the only tool in their hands for driving sales. Use this to your advantage. "A customer must insist on getting quotes from different companies. Ask a friend who has the same car what premium he pays. By doing a bit of legwork and haggling, a customer can get discounts as high as 40-50 per cent," says Ramadoss.
You can bargain for a lower premium in case you have a no-claim (or fairly low claim record) history. “Longer the claim history, higher is the premium levied by companies,”says Eswaranatarajan N., head, motor insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance.
Moreover, keep in mind that you can transfer the vehicle insurance from your old vehicle to the new one. “The no-claim bonus goes with the driver and not with the vehicle. So when you sell a vehicle and buy a new one, the no-claim bonus from the earlier vehicle can be transferred to the new one,” he adds.
Co-payment clause. Watch out for the co-payment clause, also known as excess. While offering a lower premium, insurers pass on some of the risk to the customer using this clause. In case of a claim, the expense will then have to be borne by both the insurer and the insured. Hence, avoid the co-payment clause even if it means paying a higher premium.
Claims and customer service. These are the two most important criteria that should be kept in mind while buying or renewing a policy. Today one out of every three vehicles meets with an accident. Hence customer service plays an prominent role. According to Darvesh Panchal, practice leader, Prudent Brokers, "The ease of getting a claim settled without any hassles is a big factor in motor insurance. Always look for companies that offer cashless facility (i.e., they get the vehicle repaired at an empanelled garage). Also check out what other value-added services they provide."
A few dealers or brokers help their customers in getting the claim. "The most important thing to look for in the dealer or the intermediary is the services he offers. See how qualified and geared up the intermediary is to provide claim support and information," says Aggarwal.
In case of total loss or theft, it takes more than three months to settle the claim. In case of theft, the insured has to lodge a complaint in the local police station and wait till it issues a non-traceable report. The process takes about three months. And needless to add, it requires you to make several rounds of the court and the police station. It is only after this report is submitted that the insurance company starts its work of paying you the claim. Any help that you can get from the broker or dealer will come as welcome relief.
More regulatory changes needed
While the regulator has freed up pricing control, general insurance companies do not yet enjoy the freedom to alter the wordings of the policy. Says Eswaranatarajan N., “Today only the premiums have been de-tarriffed and not the products. What we sell in the market is basically one product with a common set of policy wordings. To open up the market and in the interest of the consumer, it is anticipated that the regulator will introduce flexibility in wordings and allow new products.”
N.K. Kedia, director (marketing), Iffco Tokio General Insurance too feels the same. “Freedom in wordings would allow us to come out with innovative products. The industry would then develop on the lines of matured markets. This move will be in the consumer's interest as it will allow introduction of new products, and lead to greater choice."
Ramadoss of Oriental Insurance is of the view that greater regulatory vigil is the need of the hour. “There should be strict vigilance against uninsured vehicles. The government should take action against them. Because so many vehicles remain uninsured, there is a lot of leakage of premium. After this is taken care of, premium rates will come down further,” he says.
Till these regulatory changes come about, make the best of the current regime and get yourself a comprehensive cover at the lowest possible cost.
Source: http://www.financialexpress.com/
Sixth Pay Commission: Sixth pay panel triggers hike for PSU employees
Sixth Pay Commission: Sixth pay panel triggers hike for PSU employees
20 Oct, 2008, 0123 hrs IST,Dheeraj Tiwari, ET Bureau
NEW DELHI: The government has finally decided to revise the pay scales of employees working in 69 public sector undertakings (PSUs) on the lines of the Sixth Pay Commission offered to central government staff.
The benefit of pay revision will be allowed only to employees of those CPSUs that are not making losses and are in a position to absorb the additional expenditure from their own resources without any budgetary support.
The PSUs include Mahanagar Telecom Nigam (MTNL), Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), NHPC and North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation (Neepco) among others. These PSUs follow the central dearness allowance pattern and are governed by a separate high power pay committee.
“The pay scales of the employees will be revised with effect from January 2006. It will be now up to the board of directors of the respective public sector company to consider the pay revision, keeping in mind the affordability and capacity of the CPSU. They’ll have to submit a proposal to their respective administrative ministry, which will approve the proposal with the concurrence of its financial advisor,” a department of public enterprise official said.
As per the recommendations, there will also be a revision in city compensatory allowance, house rent allowance and dearness allowance (DA).
Already in April this year, the government had increased the DA for PSUs by 6% with effect from January this year.
“This will make a stronger case for the early implementation of the second pay revision committee report for the companies following the industrial dearness allowance pattern. However, not all companies following the CDA pattern will be able to adopt the new pay revisions as some of them are sick or loss-making units,” the official said.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
20 Oct, 2008, 0123 hrs IST,Dheeraj Tiwari, ET Bureau
NEW DELHI: The government has finally decided to revise the pay scales of employees working in 69 public sector undertakings (PSUs) on the lines of the Sixth Pay Commission offered to central government staff.
The benefit of pay revision will be allowed only to employees of those CPSUs that are not making losses and are in a position to absorb the additional expenditure from their own resources without any budgetary support.
The PSUs include Mahanagar Telecom Nigam (MTNL), Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), NHPC and North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation (Neepco) among others. These PSUs follow the central dearness allowance pattern and are governed by a separate high power pay committee.
“The pay scales of the employees will be revised with effect from January 2006. It will be now up to the board of directors of the respective public sector company to consider the pay revision, keeping in mind the affordability and capacity of the CPSU. They’ll have to submit a proposal to their respective administrative ministry, which will approve the proposal with the concurrence of its financial advisor,” a department of public enterprise official said.
As per the recommendations, there will also be a revision in city compensatory allowance, house rent allowance and dearness allowance (DA).
Already in April this year, the government had increased the DA for PSUs by 6% with effect from January this year.
“This will make a stronger case for the early implementation of the second pay revision committee report for the companies following the industrial dearness allowance pattern. However, not all companies following the CDA pattern will be able to adopt the new pay revisions as some of them are sick or loss-making units,” the official said.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Bharti Airtel to launch internet TV
Bharti Airtel to launch internet TV
According to a top company official, Airtel plans to launch its commercial services in six cities soon.
Bharti Airtel is going great guns into the media business. After launching the DTH service, they have started a trial run of their proposed internet protocol television (IPTV) services in New Delhi and are now planning to launch its commercial services in six cities soon, according to their top official.
President of Telemedia Services of the company, Atul Bindal told reporters during the launch of Airtel's DTH service in Kolkata "We are currently covering 1,000 households in New Delhi on a pilot basis. Issues like infrastructure capabilities and different pricing models are being tried there."
Since it requires a very high bandwidth, Airtel would restrict IPTV to metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, as of now, where the broadband speeds of up to 8 Mbps are available.
When asked, Mr. Bindal declined to comment about the date of IPTV launch, but he said "We will soon be having services like IPTV, DTH, landline telephone and mobile telephony. Various combo packages are being worked out."
Airtel currently has 2.5 milion Telemedia customers for both landline and broadband, whom it plans to target with IPTV services. Mr. Bindal also added that the recent guidelines by the I&B ministry about downloading IPTV content has prompted Airtel to work aggressively on its IPTV launch.
Source: techtree.com
According to a top company official, Airtel plans to launch its commercial services in six cities soon.
Bharti Airtel is going great guns into the media business. After launching the DTH service, they have started a trial run of their proposed internet protocol television (IPTV) services in New Delhi and are now planning to launch its commercial services in six cities soon, according to their top official.
President of Telemedia Services of the company, Atul Bindal told reporters during the launch of Airtel's DTH service in Kolkata "We are currently covering 1,000 households in New Delhi on a pilot basis. Issues like infrastructure capabilities and different pricing models are being tried there."
Since it requires a very high bandwidth, Airtel would restrict IPTV to metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, as of now, where the broadband speeds of up to 8 Mbps are available.
When asked, Mr. Bindal declined to comment about the date of IPTV launch, but he said "We will soon be having services like IPTV, DTH, landline telephone and mobile telephony. Various combo packages are being worked out."
Airtel currently has 2.5 milion Telemedia customers for both landline and broadband, whom it plans to target with IPTV services. Mr. Bindal also added that the recent guidelines by the I&B ministry about downloading IPTV content has prompted Airtel to work aggressively on its IPTV launch.
Source: techtree.com
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