The Legend called – Sachin Tendulkar

‎‎”I want my son to become Sachin Tendulkar.” -Brian Lara(WI) ”V did not lose 2 a team called India, v lost 2 a man called Sachin” – Mark Taylor(aus) ‘Nothing bad can happen 2 us if v were on a plane in India wit Sachin Tendulkar on it.”-Hashim Amla(SA) ”He can play that leg glance with… Read More The Legend called – Sachin Tendulkar

today is Cesar Chavez Day

Did you know… … that today is Cesar Chavez Day? On the birthday of CesarEstrada Chavez, organizer of the National Farm WorkersAssociation, we honor all farm workers, especially migratoryworkers. Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona. ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “From the depth of need and despair, people can work together,can organize… Read More today is Cesar Chavez Day

Team India keep alive a billion dreams – Rediff Sports

     Next India kept alive a billion dreams after sinking Pakistan in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to set up an all-Asian final against Sri Lanka. Unlike their opponents from across the border, India did not look overwhelmed by the hype surrounding the showdown that forced a virtual lockdown in this tiny town.… Read More Team India keep alive a billion dreams – Rediff Sports

Never get angry – Gita Gyan

क्रोधात भवती संमोहः सम्मोहात स्मृती विभ्रमः स्मृती भ्रन्शात बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धी नाशात प्रणश्यति Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

High Tech Gadgetry for Cricket – DRS to Tendulkar's rescue

Tendulkar, when on 23 in the 11th over of the Indian innings, was declared out leg before to Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal [ Images ] by umpire Ian Gould. – Scorecard | Images He asked for the Decision Review (DRS) got a reprieve as the available technology showed the ball would have missed the leg… Read More High Tech Gadgetry for Cricket – DRS to Tendulkar's rescue

India v Pakistan: The crucial first 15 overs, and mysterious Misbah-ul-Haq | Cricket Features | ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 | ESPN Cricinfo

The crucial first 15 overs, and mysterious Misbah The margin of the result was exactly the number of more runs India scored in the first 15 overs compared to Pakistan S Rajesh March 30, 2011 Comments: 29 | Be the first to comment | Post yours as | ‘); } if(!fb_cookies_comments && !ci_cookie){ document.write(‘Login via… Read More India v Pakistan: The crucial first 15 overs, and mysterious Misbah-ul-Haq | Cricket Features | ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 | ESPN Cricinfo

today is the birthday of John Tyle

Did you know… … that today is the birthday of John Tyler? John Tyler, thetenth President of the United States, was born on March 29,1790, in Greenway, Virginia. Trivia buffs: Tyler was calledThe Accidental President because he was the first to succeedto the office following the death of a predecessor and… hehad 15 children! ~~~… Read More today is the birthday of John Tyle

'Ratner moment' almost killed World Cup cricket, says ICC chief | Sport | guardian.co.uk

‘Ratner moment’ almost killed World Cup cricket, says ICC chief • One-day game nearly went same way as Ratner’s shops• Lorgat: ‘World Cup proves 50-over game is alive and well’ Share  David Hopps in Colombo guardian.co.uk, Monday 28 March 2011 23.28 BST Article history The World Cup match between India and England in Bengaluru attracted… Read More 'Ratner moment' almost killed World Cup cricket, says ICC chief | Sport | guardian.co.uk

Tiger Census shows rise in population – OR the Census Efficiency improved??

Computers were used to analyse and collate the data. The 2006 Census had shown a sharp fall in the number of tigers in ‘protected areas’ – reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries – in 19 states across the country. According to it, India had only 1,411 wild cats left in its forests. via hindustantimes.com Helping… Read More Tiger Census shows rise in population – OR the Census Efficiency improved??

Has the Tiger population really grown or the Census Efficiency improved?

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) What is common between tiger and Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh? Minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khursheed Monday lightheartedly said both are ferocious and near extinction. Speaking at the release of Tiger Estimate 2010 in the capital, Water Resources and Corporate Affairs Minister Khursheed called Ramesh the “tiger minister”. “Both… Read More Has the Tiger population really grown or the Census Efficiency improved?

10 steps to drive the 'Decade of Innovation' – Rediff.com Business

Prev     Next The first challenge is to map four aspects of technology in use at MSME clusters and in the neighbouring rural and urban communities. The first aspect is benchmarking the current level of energy, material and technology youths in the enterprise. Second, is to identify any innovation that the MSME unit may have… Read More 10 steps to drive the 'Decade of Innovation' – Rediff.com Business

Up in the Air (2009/I) – Synopsis

ad feedback The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This synopsis may contain spoilers See plot summary for non-spoiler summarized description. Visit our Synopsis Help to learn more r73731 Report a problem Sponsored Links  (What’s This?) EXPRESSO Baggage Cartswww.expresso.aero * Premium quality made in… Read More Up in the Air (2009/I) – Synopsis

Czechoslovakian Teachers Day

Did you know… … that today is Czechoslovakian Teachers Day? This daycelebrates the birthday of Jan Amos Komensky (1592), aMoravian educational reformer. He favored the learning ofLatin to facilitate the study of European culture butemphasized learning about things rather than about grammar perse. A man after my own heart! 😉 ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “The… Read More Czechoslovakian Teachers Day

Today is The Day the Words Went Away

Did you know… … that today is The Day the Words Went Away? On this date,Louis Armstrong originated scat singing when he forgot thewords to a song he was recording. This event was named The Daythe Words Went Away by Paul Harvey. It is also known as thebirthday of scat singing. ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote:… Read More Today is The Day the Words Went Away

today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

Did you know… … that today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day? Let yourimagination run wild and create your own holiday! Beinventive; celebrate your favorite food, your favorite person,your favorite hobby, your favorite anything. Enjoy your day! ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds,can change the outer… Read More today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

Did you know… … that today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day? Let yourimagination run wild and create your own holiday! Beinventive; celebrate your favorite food, your favorite person,your favorite hobby, your favorite anything. Enjoy your day! ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds,can change the outer… Read More today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

Thank you Reid Hoffman – It is a great feeling !

  Dear J a y, I want to personally thank you because you were one of LinkedIn’s first million members (member number 671295 in fact!*). In any technology adoption lifecycle, there are the early adopters, those who help lead the way. That was you. We hit a big milestone at LinkedIn this week when our 100… Read More Thank you Reid Hoffman – It is a great feeling !

Thank you Reid Hoffman – It is a great feeling !

  Dear J a y, I want to personally thank you because you were one of LinkedIn’s first million members (member number 671295 in fact!*). In any technology adoption lifecycle, there are the early adopters, those who help lead the way. That was you. We hit a big milestone at LinkedIn this week when our 100… Read More Thank you Reid Hoffman – It is a great feeling !

The Public Interest Disclosure and Protection to Persons Making the Disclosures Bill, 2010

est Disclosure and Protection to Persons Making the Disclosures Bill, 2010 We give the facts. You decide. The Public Interest Disclosure and Protection to Persons Making the Disclosures Bill, 2010 Why is it importantCorruption scandals in the public sphere have been brought to light by whistleblowers.  One of the most high profile cases of whistleblowing… Read More The Public Interest Disclosure and Protection to Persons Making the Disclosures Bill, 2010

BJP puts reform first, supports pension fund bill – The Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The BJP has sent out a firm signal that partisan political wrangling will not be allowed to come in the way of the reform agenda that enjoy larger acceptance when it backed the introduction of a bill to regulate pension funds – the Pension Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) bill. The support came… Read More BJP puts reform first, supports pension fund bill – The Economic Times

Ponting's prediction: After Shane Warne now we have another 'Paul the Octopus"

     Next Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Thursday predicted that India would beat Pakistan in the World Cup semi-final and Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men are the strong favourites to win the coveted title after a gap of 28 years. “India played well as a team today and deserved victory. Today we were not good… Read More Ponting's prediction: After Shane Warne now we have another 'Paul the Octopus"

Amar Singh's Official Blog |

“हम में ही थी न कोई बात याद जो तुमको आ सके, तुमने हमें भुला दिया हम न तुम्हे भुला सके. via blog.thakuramarsingh.com Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

Today is Don Lockwood's Lucky Day?

Did you know… … that today is Don Lockwood’s Lucky Day? In the 1952 MGM movie “Singing in the Rain,” Gene Kelly (as Don Lockwood) declares it’s his lucky day when he, Donald O’Connor (as Cosmo Brown), and Debbie Reynolds (as Kathy Selden) decide to remake “The Dueling Cavalier” as a musical. Let today be… Read More Today is Don Lockwood's Lucky Day?

Jokes time till Cricket match starts at Ahmedabad today..

Last night Harry & his wife Sally were sitting in the living room, talking about life.In-between, they talked about the idea of living or dying. Said Harry to Sally:‘Darling, never let me live in a vegetative state, totally dependent on machines & liquids from a bottle. If u ever see me in that state I… Read More Jokes time till Cricket match starts at Ahmedabad today..

Tum Daal Daal – Hum Paat Paat – A day when Congress appeared heavier than BJP

A day when Congress appeared heavier than BJP In the Lok Sabha Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal [ Images ] put Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj [ Images ] and senior BJP leader L K Advani [ Images ] on the mat by ‘exposing their hypocrisy and double speak’ while in the Rajya Sabha it was… Read More Tum Daal Daal – Hum Paat Paat – A day when Congress appeared heavier than BJP

The Times of India on Mobile

Bhaskar Pramanik, MD of Oracle India; Ravi Venkatesan, chairman of Microsoft India; Girish Paranjape and Suresh Vaswani, joint CEOs of Wipro; and Ashok Soota, executive chairman of MindTree. In the past few weeks, all these titles became redundant. These high-profile exits have raised a buzz not just in the executive hiring circles, but in the… Read More The Times of India on Mobile

Why UPS trucks never turn left [video] – Holy Kaw!

Why UPS trucks never turn left Posted Mar 22nd, 2011 at 2:44 PM and seen 17677 times 1Share UPS senior VP Bob Stoffel sits down with Fortune to discuss how a company policy of avoiding left turns saves time, money, and the environment. via holykaw.alltop.com Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the… Read More Why UPS trucks never turn left [video] – Holy Kaw!

How Carbon Finance is making a difference. Also, inviting applications for the atmosfair India Renewable Energy Innovation awards | The Better India

http://www.thebetterindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ivolunteer_ad_1.swf via thebetterindia.com What a great website I stumbled upon today. Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

Gandhian Engineering taking roots. – MLM -the More from Less for More Mantra catching up !

Meet Chintakindi Mallesham – The inventor of the Laxmi Asu Machine that relieved the pain of several Weavers By Rahul Anand 7Share This is a part of an ongoing series called ‘Grassroots Innovation’. A hand winding process called Asu is required in the traditional ‘Tie & Dye’ Pochampalli silk saree tradition. This involves moving the… Read More Gandhian Engineering taking roots. – MLM -the More from Less for More Mantra catching up !

Civil Aviation Authority in the offing – Rediff.com Business

The process of setting up an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority to regulate all aviation safety issues in India is in the final stages with a cabinet note on it likely to be finalised soon. The proposed CAA, which would have administrative and financial autonomy, is also likely to keep a tab on the entire range… Read More Civil Aviation Authority in the offing – Rediff.com Business

You make me 'ME' – by D.J.Owner

You make me madYou make me happyYou make me sadYou make me luckyYou make me angry… You make me fortunateYou make me feel protectedYou make me vulnerableYou make me conditionalYou make me handsomeYou make me cryYou make me crazyYou make me feel confusedYou make me strongerYou make me weakYou make me “ME” ♥ D.J OWNER… Read More You make me 'ME' – by D.J.Owner

Domestic airlines hike fares by over 100% – Who is afraid of the ….?

this Ask Users Write aComment      Next Mihir Mishra in New Delhi Domestic carriers have raised air fares by over 100 per cent in key sectors from Friday evening. This comes after a 200-300 per cent price-rise for the Diwali rush just four months back, following which the government had to intervene to cool… Read More Domestic airlines hike fares by over 100% – Who is afraid of the ….?

BJP to groom its Young Turks, identifies six key areas

With generational change at the top, the BJP has set in motion a plan to groom its young and under-exposed MPs as specialists in various fields. The idea is to give opportunities to fresh faces, besides creating a talent pool of quality public speakers. The party has identified six key areas — internal security, defence,… Read More BJP to groom its Young Turks, identifies six key areas

Home-Based Veteran-Owned Businesses Have a New Resource (The Franchise Blog 4 Vets)

Kitchen Table Companies is an online education community that’s dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs grow their capabilities….grow their businesses. Here’s how it’s founder, Chris Brogan, defines a kitchen table company; “While your definition of a “kitchen table” might be slightly different than someone else’s, we think we can all agree that it’s… Read More Home-Based Veteran-Owned Businesses Have a New Resource (The Franchise Blog 4 Vets)

Today's Inspirational Quote

:“Patience serves as a protection against wrongs as clothes doagainst cold. For if you put on more clothes as the coldincreases, it will have no power to hurt you. So in likemanner you must grow in patience when you meet with greatwrongs, and they will be powerless to vex your mind.”— Leonardo Da Vinci Helping… Read More Today's Inspirational Quote

India no longer a struggling economy: Sarah Palin : North: India Today

Sarah Palin delivers the dinner keynote address ‘My vision of America’ at the 10th India Today Conclave in New Delhi on Saturday. Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee and 2012 presidential hopeful, could not have been more politically correct on her first visit to India. Speaking on ‘My Vision of America’ at the Tenth India… Read More India no longer a struggling economy: Sarah Palin : North: India Today

LIFE – Your World in Pictures

March 19, 2011 Today’s Top Photos 1 of 24 WARNING: The photo behind this screen maybe disturbing to some viewers.View photoSkip to the next photo U.S., U.K. Fire Missiles on Libya American and British vessels hit Muammar Gadaffi’s air defenses on Saturday with more than 110 Tomahawk missiles, marking the beginning of “Operation Odyssey Dawn.”… Read More LIFE – Your World in Pictures

The Bloody Safe Driving Campaign – Will It… | Bit Rebels

43Share 0diggsdigg 7 Email We are all aware of the dangers that stem from talking on our cell phone while driving. In Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka in India, this has become such a problem that the police have put together their own very creative public service announcement about it. The interesting part about this… Read More The Bloody Safe Driving Campaign – Will It… | Bit Rebels

World's most prolific source of spam emails shut down – World – DNA

In a series of coordinated raids by Microsoft and US federal authorities, the world’s most prolific source of spam emails has been shut down. The Rustock botnet is an international network of virus-infected computers that has been taken advantage of for years by generating billions of emails each day in order to promote unlicensed online… Read More World's most prolific source of spam emails shut down – World – DNA

Now BJP hit by Wikileaks disclosures on Indo-US nuclear deal – The Economic Times

NEW DELHI: BJP was today engulfed by Wikileaks expose with US diplomatic cables stating that the party leadership had told them that its criticism of the US in public was to score “easy political points” against UPA and when in power, it would not harm the Indo-US nuclear deal. The expose, published by ‘The Hindu’,… Read More Now BJP hit by Wikileaks disclosures on Indo-US nuclear deal – The Economic Times

The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) | Nation | Sonia wins house with jokes

Sonia wins house with jokes AMIT ROY Sonia Gandhi at the meeting. Picture credit: Colin Patterson London, March 18: Sonia Gandhi cracked a few jokes at the 14th Commonwealth Lecture here last night and got her 600-strong audience going. Which raises the question why she made such a fuss about banning press photographers and TV… Read More The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) | Nation | Sonia wins house with jokes

Cricket World Cup – Try beating this team – avalokarts

Cricket World Cup – Try beating this team Download this gallery (ZIP, null KB) Download full size (328 KB) The selectors made a huge mistake by not using their brains while picking the Indian World Cup Squad. Here is my pick – Just Unbeatable! Download this gallery (ZIP, null KB) Download full size (608 KB)… Read More Cricket World Cup – Try beating this team – avalokarts

TVS plans India's cheapest motorcycle

TVS Motors is mulling a low-priced motorcycle to shore up volumes in the Indian market. The product, when introduced, would be the cheapest motorcycle in the country. With this new product, TVS Motors intends to bridge the price gap between the company’s range of mopeds and motorcycles. “There is room for introducing one more product at… Read More TVS plans India's cheapest motorcycle

India (Ind) vs West Indies (WI): Sachin Tendulkar does 'blind' training

The Chennai heat was unbearable, most of the players had wrapped up the practice proceedings, but not Tendulkar. He put a couple of fielders within the net, asked bowling coach Eric Simons to give him throwdowns, and kept finding the gaps with his “eyes closed.” “He asked us to stand at short cover and short… Read More India (Ind) vs West Indies (WI): Sachin Tendulkar does 'blind' training

Nafisa Ali Sodhi to be Censor Board chief !

Nafisa Ali Sodhi to be Censor Board chief ! As Bollywood veteran Sharmila Tagore’s six-year extended tenure as Censor Board chief comes to an end on March 31, she is likely to be replaced by Nafisa Ali Sodhi. The 64-year-old Sharmila Tagore has been serving as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson since… Read More Nafisa Ali Sodhi to be Censor Board chief !

Today is Birthday of Edgar Cayce

Did you know… … that today is the birthday of Edgar Cayce (1877)? EdgarCayce was an American who claimed to be a psychic with theability to channel answers to questions on subjects such ashealth or Atlantis while in a self-induced trance. ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “There is progress whether ye are going forward or backward!The… Read More Today is Birthday of Edgar Cayce

4G is a moving target – O'Reilly Radar

In the alphabet soup of telecom acronyms, 4G (for “fourth generation”) seems like one everyone should be able to agree on. Unfortunately it’s turning into a vague and ill-defined marketing term. The “generations” in cellular standards refer to dramatic shifts in mobile technology infrastructure that are generally not backwards-compatible, use new frequency bands, have significantly… Read More 4G is a moving target – O'Reilly Radar

Why Leadership Programs Don’t Work (Hint: It’s Not the Coach) | BNET

When I think about the effectiveness of corporate leadership development programs , I think of a piece I read by David Brooks, the New York Times columnist, about education reform in this country.  He noted that billions have been poured into impressive, new school programs, most with negligible effect. When schools have produced dramatic gains,… Read More Why Leadership Programs Don’t Work (Hint: It’s Not the Coach) | BNET

Gandhian Engineering – MLM and Misery Tax and now Anti People Drug policy

It was a very thought provoking presentation I went thru yesterday from Padmabhushan Dr. R.A. Mashelkar about his concept of Gandhian Engineering and the MLM Mantra – More from Less for More and the work done by their National Innovation Institution.  The audience was spellbound. However, when we look at the Real world – the… Read More Gandhian Engineering – MLM and Misery Tax and now Anti People Drug policy

Handset makers to ride on low-cost 3G phone wave

     Next Lakshmi Ajay & Vinay Umarji in Mumbai/Ahmedabad If prices of 3G services are something of a cause of worry for consumers, here’s a reason for them to heave a sigh of relief.  Mobile consumers can now expect a sharp decline in the prices of mobile handsets as manufacturers slash prices to get… Read More Handset makers to ride on low-cost 3G phone wave

Print Release

Variation of Minimum Wage Rates in States             A statement giving the minimum rates of wages fixed for unskilled workers engaged in different scheduled employments by different State Governments/Union Territory Administrations is as under: (Rs. Per day) Sl. No State / Union Territory Unskilled 1 2 3 1 Andhra Pradesh 68.96 2 Arunachal Pradesh 134.62… Read More Print Release

Pending corruption cases in India

Pending Corruption Cases in CBI Courts   9910 cases investigated by CBI are at different stages  under trial in CBI courts in the country as on 31.1.2011. The state wise details are as under: State wise Pending Under Trial Cases   STATE/UT Number of cases pending 1. Andaman and Nicobar  Islands     24 2. Andhra Pradesh… Read More Pending corruption cases in India

Twitter Dictionary | 35 Twitter Abbreviations | Bit Rebels

Do you know how to speak Twitter? It makes sense that with only 140 characters, there would be a need to create some shortcuts, but with all the new abbreviations popping up every day, I think it is becoming more of a dialect. (They are technically called acronyms, not abbreviations) Just the other day someone… Read More Twitter Dictionary | 35 Twitter Abbreviations | Bit Rebels

What? Today is Curlew Day?

Did you know… … that today is Curlew Day? This is the traditional day that500 long-billed curlew return to the Umatilla NationalWildlife Refuge in Oregon. Each year, these shy birds returnfrom Mexico to partake in courtship rituals, mating, nesting,and raising young. Celebrate the wonders of nature today! ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Birds are a miracle… Read More What? Today is Curlew Day?

24 amazing innovations from rural India – Rediff.com Business

Prev     Next Radhey Shyam Sharma (Bullock operated sprayer)Madhya Pradesh Bhanjibhai MathukiaGujarat The bullock operated sprayer is pulled by a pair of bullocks and gets the drive from the ground through a gear box and belt pulley system. When the operator shifts the lever to a higher gear, the frequency of strokes of the pump… Read More 24 amazing innovations from rural India – Rediff.com Business

The Proposal to Allow Foreign Airlines to Invest in Civil Aviation is under Consideration: Dr. Nasim Zaidi Mar 15, 2011

Dr Nasim Zaidi, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, in his keynote address at the India Aviation Meet organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today, said that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has received a request from Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) regarding allowing of foreign airlines’ investment in India which is under… Read More The Proposal to Allow Foreign Airlines to Invest in Civil Aviation is under Consideration: Dr. Nasim Zaidi Mar 15, 2011

Would you dare to enter in India's 7 most corrupt industries ?

1. Real estate and construction (32%) The Government of India plans to spend $1 trillion between 2012 and 2017 on infrastructure which constitutes asignificant portion of the real estate and construction industry. Approximately 30 per cent of this expenditure is expected to be funded through private-public partnerships. Despite the importance that infrastructure development has in… Read More Would you dare to enter in India's 7 most corrupt industries ?

"TOON"ED LIFE!!: BLOGGER CONTROL ACT!

BLOGGER CONTROL ACT! The Indian ministry of Information and Technology has proposed a new, “Blogger Control Act” to define new set of norms and guidelines for bloggers. Full details of this act, can be found here: http://bit.ly/fP3wNf My FOUR comics on the same 🙂 via swathipradeep-comics.blogspot.com Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the… Read More "TOON"ED LIFE!!: BLOGGER CONTROL ACT!

FICCI's Amit Mitra joins Trinamool Congress

Kolkata: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry ( FICCI )) secretary general Amit Mitra Monday officially joined the Trinamool Congress. He could be fielded from Khardaha assembly constituency against senior Marxist leader and state Finance Minister Asim Dasgupta . Mitra Monday met Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee at her residence for more than… Read More FICCI's Amit Mitra joins Trinamool Congress

Government assistance for Old Age homes

Assistance for old age Homes Babita Normal PIB-NIC 3 11 2011-03-14T10:29:00Z 2011-03-14T11:28:00Z 2011-03-14T11:30:00Z 1 319 1821 Hewlett-Packard Company 15 4 2136 11.5606 Clean Clean 2.85 pt 2 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4               Financial assistance is provided to Government/Non-Governmental Organizations,  Panchayati Raj Institutions, local bodies etc.  for running and maintenance of Old Age Homes etc. under… Read More Government assistance for Old Age homes

Government assistance for Old Age homes

Assistance for old age Homes Babita Normal PIB-NIC 3 11 2011-03-14T10:29:00Z 2011-03-14T11:28:00Z 2011-03-14T11:30:00Z 1 319 1821 Hewlett-Packard Company 15 4 2136 11.5606 Clean Clean 2.85 pt 2 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4               Financial assistance is provided to Government/Non-Governmental Organizations,  Panchayati Raj Institutions, local bodies etc.  for running and maintenance of Old Age Homes etc. under… Read More Government assistance for Old Age homes

BJP’s misdeeds won’t be overlooked: RSS – Bangalore – DNA

The three-day Akhila Bharat Prathinidhi Sabha (ABPS) meeting of the apex governing body of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) concluded on Sunday with a statement that the misdeeds of BJP will not be overlooked, even though few of its members believe in RSS ideologies. “BJP is not the political wing of RSS. We do not… Read More BJP’s misdeeds won’t be overlooked: RSS – Bangalore – DNA

World Cup: How the teams are shaping – Rediff Sports

India Strengths Batting: High run rate (6.1); high average runs per dismissal (46.2); High openers’ strike rate (112.0); High Powerplay run rate (6.2) Bowling: Strike rate: Fast bowlers (22.3); backup bowlers (42.8); Fielding: Catches (16) and run outs (4) Weaknesses Bowling: Poor economy (5.2) and average (27.5); Poor Powerplay economy rate (5.5); Spin bowling: Poor… Read More World Cup: How the teams are shaping – Rediff Sports

Learning New Jargons – ‘Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies’

COIMBATORE: Nearly 100 out of the 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu could be classified as ‘Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies’ by the Election Commission (EC) and put under micro scrutiny. The increased vigil in the suspect constituencies would make it difficult for political parties and candidates to bribe voters. “There is a general indication that around… Read More Learning New Jargons – ‘Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies’

AdviceToWriters – Home

Don’t panic. Midway through writing a novel, I have regularly experienced moments of bowel-curdling terror, as I contemplate the drivel on the screen before me and see beyond it, in quick succession, the derisive reviews, the friends’ embarrassment, the failing career, the dwindling income, the repossessed house, the divorce . . . Working doggedly on through… Read More AdviceToWriters – Home

Era of cheap foreign cars and costly Indian cars! – Rediff.com Business

     Next CarDekho Gone are the days when foreign brands were expensive and Indian brands were cheap. At least in the auto segment a new trend seems to be catching up and making everyone scratch their heads in confusion. While coveted brands like BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, et al are going in for aggressive… Read More Era of cheap foreign cars and costly Indian cars! – Rediff.com Business

Seven questions for leaders – Seth Godin

* Seven questions for leaders – http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/sethsmainblog/~3/gh497AbnRwA/seven-questions-for-leaders.html Do you let the facts get in the way of a good story? What do you do with people who disagree with you… do you call them names in order to shut them down? Are you open to multiple points of view or you demand compliance and uniformity?  … Read More Seven questions for leaders – Seth Godin

Workplace coaching for the top end managers

Workplace coaching for the top end managers by V S Rama Rao on March 10, 2011 in Human Resource Management Workplace coaching is arranged for top end managers as India Inc struggles to fight the talent war, and overnight create an army of top end managers and CEOs to take on the multifold growth in… Read More Workplace coaching for the top end managers

Seth's Blog: Relentlessly smaller

Relentlessly smaller Some people work overtime to make their jobs smaller. If your job is smaller you’re less likely to make a mistake and more likely to please your boss. But that’s a pretty dumb bargain. You’re exchanging your upside, energy, opportunity, growth and excitement for the freedom from thinking and a decrease in self-induced… Read More Seth's Blog: Relentlessly smaller

A resilient and Bruised Japan staggers to its feet

Comment      Next More than 1,000 people were feared dead in the massive tsunami triggered by Japan’s most powerful earthquake which wrought devastation in northeast coastal Japan forcing the government to declare emergency at two nuclear plants after their cooling systems failed. Kyodo new agency reported that 217 bodies had been recovered while the… Read More A resilient and Bruised Japan staggers to its feet

Today is Girl Scouts Day

Did you know… … that today is Girl Scouts Day? Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. From the original 18 girls, Girl Scouting has grown to 3.7 millionmembers. Girl Scouts is the largest educational organization for girls in the world and has influenced the more than 50 million girls, women and men… Read More Today is Girl Scouts Day

Seth's Blog: Unskilled labor

Unskilled labor Perhaps it’s time for a new definition. Unskilled labor is what you call someone who merely has skills that most everyone else has. If it’s not scarce, why pay extra? Skills matter. The unemployment rate for US workers without a college education is almost triple that for those with one. Even the college… Read More Seth's Blog: Unskilled labor

What can Blogger Control act do in Indian? Stephen Andreassen – first blogger jailed.

Stephen Andreassen created up to 35 blogs insulting Rebecca Pattinson and warning men to stay away from her after she ended their month-long relationship. The former hospital worker also tried to turn Ms Pattinson’s family against her and begged her 17-year-old son via Facebook to tell her to ‘see sense’. The 38-year-old branded her ‘so… Read More What can Blogger Control act do in Indian? Stephen Andreassen – first blogger jailed.

Health conditions your face reveals – Face Reading for Health

Prev     More It represents the liver and gall bladder and corresponds to the “wood” element. Beware of: Red, bulging veins: They represent anger or sometimes high blood pressure. Yellowish colouration or paleness of skin under left eye: It represents gall stones or elevated cholesterol levels, specifically the triglycerides. Next time you see your face… Read More Health conditions your face reveals – Face Reading for Health

57 pilots found drunk on duty in '09-10, 11 lost jobs

NEW DELHI: Air travellers would do well to say a little prayer before taking a flight. Pilots faking flying hours was bad enough, but now it turns out there’s a reasonable chance of the pilot turning up drunk for duty. And getting away with it. Between January 2009 and November 2010, as many as 57… Read More 57 pilots found drunk on duty in '09-10, 11 lost jobs

Did you know…

… that today is the birthday of actor and martial artist,Chuck Norris (1940)? Trivia fans alike may all know that ChuckNorris can slam a revolving door; Chuck Norris doesn’t have todo anything for a Klondike Bar; Chuck Norris invented Texas;and last but not least, some people wear Superman pajamas…Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas. 😉 ~~~… Read More Did you know…

Govt may roll back some Budget taxes – Rediff.com Business

Prev     Next However, the tax on centrally air-conditioned hospitals with over 25 beds and services provided by doctors at such hospitals is likely to stay. Officials, however, said such hospitals could be given tax waiver on services offered to the economically weaker sections at a discount. “Our information says about 80 per cent people… Read More Govt may roll back some Budget taxes – Rediff.com Business

Appreciable steps by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Press Information Bureau Government of IndiaMinistry of Commerce & Industry 09-March-2011 18:19 IST Impact of FTA with EU on Garments Export European Union (EU) has been raising protective barriers against Textiles & Garments exports from India through various Non- Tariff barriers such as Labelling Certification and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical Substances).… Read More Appreciable steps by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Print Release

Press Information Bureau Government of IndiaMinistry of Civil Aviation 09-March-2011 18:12 IST Proposal to AERA to Review ‘Development Fee’ at Delhi and Mumbai Airports User Development Fee (UDF) is collected from embarking domestic and international passengers at Bengaluru International Airport, Devanahalli @ Rs.260/- per departing domestic passenger and @ Rs. 1070/- per international passenger and… Read More Print Release

Print Release

Press Information Bureau Government of IndiaMinistry of Communications & Information Technology 09-March-2011 18:21 IST Unsolicited Calls/Sms In order to curb Unsolicited Commercial Communications, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) notified the Telecom Unsolicited Commercial Communications Regulations, 2007 dated 5th June, 2007, putting in place a framework for controlling unsolicited commercial communications. It envisaged establishment… Read More Print Release

He crafts miniature machines, enters Guinness Book –

     Next A Nagpur-based engineer has earned a name for himself in the Guinness Book of Records for developing and designing miniature machines, steam engines and models of luxury motor cars, including world-class Mercedes Benz. Iqbal Ahmed initially hired a mechanic in his early days to operate a lathe machine and then gradually acquired… Read More He crafts miniature machines, enters Guinness Book –

Today is Barbie's birthday

Did you know… … that today is Barbie’s birthday? Ruth Handler created theBarbie doll on this date in 1959, naming her after herdaughter Barbara. Trivia fans: Barbie is from Willows, Wis.,and attended Willows High School, she has had more than 108careers, and Barbie and Ken broke up on Valentine’s Day in2004 after 43 years together.… Read More Today is Barbie's birthday

Cool Infographics – Blog

Comparing Apples to Oranges #infographic Monday, March 7, 2011 at 9:49AM Permalink     Designer Jess Bachman, in partnership with Smarter.org, has accomplished the seemingly impossible.  It’s common knowledge that comparing Apples to Oranges is so hard, it just isn’t done.  I’m thinking there’s a Nobel prize candidate here…  😉 I’ve done it!  Apples to Oranges.… Read More Cool Infographics – Blog

We Are the World Release Day is today.

Did you know… … that today is We Are the World Release Day? The record “WeAre the World” was released to provide relief to Africanssuffering from famine. Artists who helped record the songincluded: Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, KennyRogers, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross,Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis,Cyndi… Read More We Are the World Release Day is today.

Let Love Go, If Go She Will Robert Louis Stevenson

Let love go, if go she will. Seek not, O fool, her wanton flight to stay. Of all she gives and takes away The best remains behind her still. The best remains behind; in vain Joy she may give and take again, Joy she may take and leave us pain, If yet she leave behind… Read More Let Love Go, If Go She Will Robert Louis Stevenson

Let Love Go, If Go She Will – Robert Louis Stevenson

Let love go, if go she will.Seek not, O fool, her wanton flight to stay.Of all she gives and takes awayThe best remains behind her still. The best remains behind; in vainJoy she may give and take again,Joy she may take and leave us pain,If yet she leave behindThe constant mind Helping Leader to Do… Read More Let Love Go, If Go She Will – Robert Louis Stevenson

What if the Hospitals/Clinics shut down to protest the Misery Tax? Textile industry shutdown to protest excise duty

Unhappy over the Centre’s decision to levy 10 per cent excise duty on branded apparels in the Budget, the textile industry is observing a shutdown on March 4. The garment makers have threatened to down shutters much longer if the government does not review its decision. | –> Image: 1 of  6                                                                                                                                    <input title="previous" type="button" value=" <… Read More What if the Hospitals/Clinics shut down to protest the Misery Tax? Textile industry shutdown to protest excise duty

Did you know…

… that today is World Sit-Up Record Day? In 2002, EdmarFreitas, a Brazilian weight-training instructor, completed111,000 sit-ups in 24 hours to break the former record of103,000 set by American champion Bill Evans. In 2003, hereportedly broke his own record by 6 hours and nearly 23,000sit-ups, for a total of 133,986 in 30 hours. Wow! ~~~… Read More Did you know…

Anil Kumble: India needs to be ruthless – Rediff Sports

I also think, if India play a second full time spinner, it still needs to be Piyush Chawla [ Images ]. He brings added variety to the attack and it’s very difficult to drop someone after just one game. I also think the Irish will have problems picking his googly. But if he plays and… Read More Anil Kumble: India needs to be ruthless – Rediff Sports

Did you know…

… that today is Hemlock Day? This day celebrates the fashion statement made by legendary Taffy Hemlock, who attached padlocks [hemlocks] to the hems of her skirt to prevent windsfrom lifting her skirts (thus allowing her ankles to get  freckled). We can’t have that happening, now, can we? 😉 ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “If you want to be… Read More Did you know…

Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India? – Rediff Sports

this Ask Users Write aComment      Next Ireland know that they cannot bask too long in the glory of having pulled off the most successful run chase in World Cup history if they are to replicate their performance of four years ago. After posting a shock three-wicket win over England on Wednesday, Ireland have… Read More Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India? – Rediff Sports

Citibank sees maximum number of card fraud – Rediff.com Business

Citibank has witnessed maximum 92 cases of cloning of debit/credit cards or use of fake cards involving over Rs. 1.89 crore (Rs. 18.9 million) from 2007-08 to December 2010. “Largest number of such frauds belong to Citibank from 2007-08 to December 2010…RBI’s committee has suggested a number of steps including replacing the magnetic strip on… Read More Citibank sees maximum number of card fraud – Rediff.com Business

Today is Happy Birthday to you Day?

Did you know… … that today is the birthday of “Happy Birthday to You”?Mildred J. Hill composed the tune for a song then known as“Good Morning to All,” first published in 1893, as a greetingsong for teachers to sing to their students. Her sister PattySmith Hill wrote the lyrics and, in 1924, added a stanza… Read More Today is Happy Birthday to you Day?

Why Farmers Buy Gold – India Real Time – WSJ

By Margherita Stancati There’s a close affinity between monsoons and gold in India. But if you were thinking along the lines of rain rituals and offerings, you’d be on the wrong track.  It’s more about rain helping gold than the other way round. “Last year the monsoon was excellent,” said Prithviraj Kothari, president of the… Read More Why Farmers Buy Gold – India Real Time – WSJ

धनंजय पारखे : Klout Influence Summary

[x] closeAbout Klout Score The Klout Score is the measurement of your overall online influence. The scores range from 1-100 with higher scores representing a wider and stronger sphere of influence. The Klout Score is a factor of over 35 variables broken into three categories; True Reach, Amplification Score and Network Score. True Reach is… Read More धनंजय पारखे : Klout Influence Summary

India among world's 15 most hardworking nations – Rediff.com Business

     Next Believe it or not, but India has been ranked as one of the most hardworking nations in the world in a survey conducted by Ipsos Global and Reuters late last month. The survey, in some select nations, used a simple technique to arrive at the result it sought. The survey says that… Read More India among world's 15 most hardworking nations – Rediff.com Business

Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India? – Rediff Sports

this Ask Users Write aComment      Next Ireland know that they cannot bask too long in the glory of having pulled off the most successful run chase in World Cup history if they are to replicate their performance of four years ago. After posting a shock three-wicket win over England on Wednesday, Ireland have… Read More Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India? – Rediff Sports

the Three-Cent Coin? Three-Cent Coin

Did you know… … that today is the birthday of the Three-Cent Coin? In 1851,the U.S. Congress authorized the silver three-cent piece,perhaps, some have said, the most useless American coin ever! ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the worldstraight in the eye.” — Helen Keller Helping Leader to… Read More the Three-Cent Coin? Three-Cent Coin

Inside The Painter's Studio :: Articles :: The 99 Percent

Few artistic professions carry more mystique and romance than that of the painter. We visit their work in hushed galleries and museums, and read colorful stories about their lovers or outlandish adventures. But we rarely learn much about what happens down in the trenches. Fortunately, Brooklyn-based artist Joe Fig set out to change all that… Read More Inside The Painter's Studio :: Articles :: The 99 Percent

iPad 2 launch: Steve Jobs returns from sick leave to launch Apple's new tablet | Mail Online

‘I didn’t want to miss today’: Apple boss Steve Jobs returns from sick leave to launch thinner, lighter, faster iPad 2 By Sean Poulter Last updated at 3:52 AM on 3rd March 2011 Comments (116) Videos Add to My Stories The most anticipated device in history is released in the U.S. in just 9 DAYS… Read More iPad 2 launch: Steve Jobs returns from sick leave to launch Apple's new tablet | Mail Online

Tata's stunning new concept car, Pixel – Rediff.com Business

     Next Tata Motors on Tuesday presented the TataPixel, a new city car concept for Europe at the 81st Geneva Motor Show. Based on the Tata Nano, the TataPixel – at just over three metres in length – is the most package efficient four-seater in the world, comfortably accommodating four adults, unlike a typical… Read More Tata's stunning new concept car, Pixel – Rediff.com Business

'India didn't have a wicket-taker vs England' – Rediff Sports

“In South Africa it might find the edge or may not find the bat, so you can get away with some bad balls. You got to be street smart I suppose when you bowl in India. You can’t bowl at the same pace at the same place. Guys will work you out. In my second… Read More 'India didn't have a wicket-taker vs England' – Rediff Sports

Mahashivratri in India

You can download the Shiv photos for free. Shivaratri name means “the night of Shiva. “ceremony to get a place mostly at night. Maha Shivaratri festival is observed with respect to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was married to Parvati on this day.   via trendsupdater.com Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the… Read More Mahashivratri in India

4 Words You Should Never Say | BNET

A friend asks you to volunteer. Your spouse asks you to glance over a memo he’s writing his boss. You say you’d love to. Really! But… “I don’t have time.” It seems plausible. We’re all busy these days, right? But there are solid reasons not to use these four words, at least with yourself. Here’s… Read More 4 Words You Should Never Say | BNET

Did you know…

Did you know… … that today is the beginning of International OptimismMonth? Take time this month to overcome your natural orunnatural pessimism and be happy. Be optimistic! 🙂 ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “It wasn’t by accident that the Gettysburg address was soshort.” — Ernest Hemingway Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the… Read More Did you know…

ICC probes Australia-Zimbabwe WC match: reports – Rediff.com Sports

he two openers scored just 28 in 11 overs and 53 in 15 overs in a match that Australia [ Images ] eventually won comfortably but the slow rate of scoring in the first two overs was scrutinized by the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ASCU). The sources aware of developments said the ICC ACSU… Read More ICC probes Australia-Zimbabwe WC match: reports – Rediff.com Sports