Modi’s response to a question on malnutrition in an interview with Wall Street Journal
Posted on August 31, 2012 by sagarmedia
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s response to a question on malnutrition in an interview with Wall Street Journal
During an interview with Wall Street Journal Chief Minister Narendra Modi gave elaborate answer to a question regarding malnutrition.
Mr Modi said, “We are the first state in the country to raise the issue of malnutrition. It came to our mind that Gujarat is by and large a vegetarian state. And secondly, Gujarat is also a middle-class state. The middle class is more beauty conscious than health conscious – that is a challenge. If a mother tells her daughter to have milk, they’ll have a fight. She’ll tell her mother, ‘I won’t drink milk. I’ll get fat.’ They have money but she’s beauty conscious, she’s not health conscious. So being a middle-class state is also a problem for me. A large segment of the population in my state is middle-class. Second is vegetarianism.
“So a lot needs to be explained to both the beauty conscious and the health conscious. We have to request to them that there should be a good nutritional situation. We gave a budget of 700 crore rupees ($126 million). But these things are such that you see a sudden change in a child after the age of 13-14 years. They grow up so fast – from zero to 13 you don’t come to know how they got so big. So we are going through that stage.” he said.
“Even after a lot of improvement – we still have to measure (malnutrition), conduct surveys. Until that is done, this perception will remain. But I’m quite confident. We will try to get a drastic change in this. Just as we’ve become a model in the electricity sector, Gujarat is going to come up as a model in this also. I can’t make any big claims, because I don’t have a survey in front of me yet”, he added.
It is noteworthy that Gujarat government is taking a range of measures to tackle malnutrition problems, including ramping up spending on rural health workers, modernizing nutrition centers, and trying to better track young pregnant women.
Posted on August 31, 2012 by sagarmedia
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s response to a question on malnutrition in an interview with Wall Street Journal
During an interview with Wall Street Journal Chief Minister Narendra Modi gave elaborate answer to a question regarding malnutrition.
Mr Modi said, “We are the first state in the country to raise the issue of malnutrition. It came to our mind that Gujarat is by and large a vegetarian state. And secondly, Gujarat is also a middle-class state. The middle class is more beauty conscious than health conscious – that is a challenge. If a mother tells her daughter to have milk, they’ll have a fight. She’ll tell her mother, ‘I won’t drink milk. I’ll get fat.’ They have money but she’s beauty conscious, she’s not health conscious. So being a middle-class state is also a problem for me. A large segment of the population in my state is middle-class. Second is vegetarianism.
“So a lot needs to be explained to both the beauty conscious and the health conscious. We have to request to them that there should be a good nutritional situation. We gave a budget of 700 crore rupees ($126 million). But these things are such that you see a sudden change in a child after the age of 13-14 years. They grow up so fast – from zero to 13 you don’t come to know how they got so big. So we are going through that stage.” he said.
“Even after a lot of improvement – we still have to measure (malnutrition), conduct surveys. Until that is done, this perception will remain. But I’m quite confident. We will try to get a drastic change in this. Just as we’ve become a model in the electricity sector, Gujarat is going to come up as a model in this also. I can’t make any big claims, because I don’t have a survey in front of me yet”, he added.
It is noteworthy that Gujarat government is taking a range of measures to tackle malnutrition problems, including ramping up spending on rural health workers, modernizing nutrition centers, and trying to better track young pregnant women.
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Domino’s Pizza celebrates new milestone
August 31, 2012
Domino’s Pizza celebrates new milestone Opens 500th store in India!
New Delhi, August 30, 2012: Domino’s Pizza, India’s Pizza Delivery Expert and market leader in the organized pizza home delivery segment today inaugurated the 500th store at Rajinder Nagar, Delhi. The landmark store was inaugurated by Mr. Shyam S. Bhartia, Chairman and Mr. Hari S Bhartia, Co-Chairman, Jubilant FoodWorks in presence of Mr. Richard Allison, Executive Vice-President Domino’s Pizza International.
In the last few years Domino’s Pizza has not only aggressively expanded its footprint, but also has been focused on winning more customer hearts across India through its tasty Pizza offerings, unmatched delivery promise and warm customer service approach. Little wonder then that Domino’s India operations is the fastest growing operations in the Domino’s global system. The company also continues to be market leaders in the organized pizza market with a 55% market share (as per Euro monitor 2012 report) and 70%+ share in the Pizza home delivery segment in India. Having reached the 500th store landmark, the company plans to continue with its aggressive growth path.
Mr. Shyam S Bhartia, Chairman and Mr. Hari S Bhartia, Co- Chairman Jubilant FoodWorks Limited commented, “The opening of the 500th store is a matter of great pride for all of us and we are working towards further expanding the Domino’s network of outlets to other parts of the country. In our endeavour to expand, we have focussed not just on merely growing the number of stores but more importantly on our product quality, innovation & customer delight. To achieve this, we have put together efficient processes, talented people and robust machinery which has been able to deliver fantastic growth over last few years. We have been able to set new benchmarks in the food service category by creating many firsts. In the global Domino’s system, we are amongst top 4 countries now in terms of absolute number of stores. Our overall growth has been fuelled by customer’s love for our brand and our products”.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Richard Allison, Executive Vice President, Domino’s Pizza International said, “It is a great honour for me to be present here to witness this remarkable achievement by the Domino’s team in India. Globally, Domino’s is present in over 70 markets but certainly India operations have emerged as one of the largest and fastest growing. Domino’s India is a key market in our scheme of things. The 500th store mark achievement in India is because of dedication and constant brand nurturing efforts of the inspired leadership and team members here. The amazing growth of Domino’s India has set new records for us globally, which will certainly spur other countries to emulate the India story.”
Adding on Mr. Ajay Kaul, CEO, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited – “Every new store launch is an important occasion, as it helps us to reach more customers and offer our range of tasty products. But this 500th store opening marks a significant milestone in our successful journey in India. As a food service company, we believe in innovation; right from our lip smacking products to our exciting consumer campaigns. We are a customer centric brand and our thrust is to delight our customers in every engagement they experience with us. Our relentless focus on winning consumers has helped us to reach this historic landmark today.”
August 31, 2012
Domino’s Pizza celebrates new milestone Opens 500th store in India!
New Delhi, August 30, 2012: Domino’s Pizza, India’s Pizza Delivery Expert and market leader in the organized pizza home delivery segment today inaugurated the 500th store at Rajinder Nagar, Delhi. The landmark store was inaugurated by Mr. Shyam S. Bhartia, Chairman and Mr. Hari S Bhartia, Co-Chairman, Jubilant FoodWorks in presence of Mr. Richard Allison, Executive Vice-President Domino’s Pizza International.
In the last few years Domino’s Pizza has not only aggressively expanded its footprint, but also has been focused on winning more customer hearts across India through its tasty Pizza offerings, unmatched delivery promise and warm customer service approach. Little wonder then that Domino’s India operations is the fastest growing operations in the Domino’s global system. The company also continues to be market leaders in the organized pizza market with a 55% market share (as per Euro monitor 2012 report) and 70%+ share in the Pizza home delivery segment in India. Having reached the 500th store landmark, the company plans to continue with its aggressive growth path.
Mr. Shyam S Bhartia, Chairman and Mr. Hari S Bhartia, Co- Chairman Jubilant FoodWorks Limited commented, “The opening of the 500th store is a matter of great pride for all of us and we are working towards further expanding the Domino’s network of outlets to other parts of the country. In our endeavour to expand, we have focussed not just on merely growing the number of stores but more importantly on our product quality, innovation & customer delight. To achieve this, we have put together efficient processes, talented people and robust machinery which has been able to deliver fantastic growth over last few years. We have been able to set new benchmarks in the food service category by creating many firsts. In the global Domino’s system, we are amongst top 4 countries now in terms of absolute number of stores. Our overall growth has been fuelled by customer’s love for our brand and our products”.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Richard Allison, Executive Vice President, Domino’s Pizza International said, “It is a great honour for me to be present here to witness this remarkable achievement by the Domino’s team in India. Globally, Domino’s is present in over 70 markets but certainly India operations have emerged as one of the largest and fastest growing. Domino’s India is a key market in our scheme of things. The 500th store mark achievement in India is because of dedication and constant brand nurturing efforts of the inspired leadership and team members here. The amazing growth of Domino’s India has set new records for us globally, which will certainly spur other countries to emulate the India story.”
Adding on Mr. Ajay Kaul, CEO, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited – “Every new store launch is an important occasion, as it helps us to reach more customers and offer our range of tasty products. But this 500th store opening marks a significant milestone in our successful journey in India. As a food service company, we believe in innovation; right from our lip smacking products to our exciting consumer campaigns. We are a customer centric brand and our thrust is to delight our customers in every engagement they experience with us. Our relentless focus on winning consumers has helped us to reach this historic landmark today.”
2nd ICSI CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WEEK CULMINATES AT NEW DELHI
ICSI 2nd CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WEEK PROGRAMME INAUGURATION
ICSI 2nd CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WEEK PROGRAMME INAUGURATION
Dr. M Veerappa Moily, Hon’ble Union Minister for Corporate Affairs & Power, Inaugurated the 2nd ICSI CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WEEK today at New Delhi .
Dr. Veerappa Moily in his inaugural address complimented the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for this initiative and said that ICSI has always demonstrated its commitment to corporate governance and is playing a leaders role in promoting good corporate governance practices amongst corporate India . Dr. Moily said that governance is the character and corporate civilisation will face disaster if there is lack of good governance as “Good Governance is effective leadership, transparency & accountability.”
He further added that reputation of corporates contributes 75% to success of Good Governance . Dr. Moily briefed about the National Policy on Corporate Governance which is being drafted by committee headed by Mr. Adi Godrej and Mr. Nesar Ahmad ,President, The Institute of Company secretaries of India is the convener & member secretary .
Dr. Moily ensured that the New Companies Bill 2011 will be passed soon and will be instrumental in enlightening the regulator environment for better sustainability . He once again stressed on the need for economic stability & progress intertwined with Corporate Social Responsibility .
Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, Joint Managing Director ,Hero Motorcorp Ltd, while delivering his key note address complimented ICSI for initiative to observe the ICSI Corporate Governance Week 2012 and observed that there is no single individual who can work without honouring the environment .He said that governance of Countries, Families and Societies is a reflection of accepted norms. He added that a Company Secretary is a conscience keeper not just to the corporate but also to themselves. He expressed that there is need build ability and trust and in this there is need to create simple rules that are easy to understand and simple to follow . He said that people are the best asset of an organisation which appreciates with experience & exposure and the people include not just people within the organisation but also around the company. He concluded that sustainability is the collective responsibility of all of us.
Mr. U Venkataraman ,CEO –Currency Derivatives Segment and Whole Time Director ,MCX Stock Exchange delivered the Special Address and said that the Role of Stock Exchanges and institutional investors is vital in ensuring good governance . Institutional investors can act as whistle-blower, he said. He emphasised that the industry’s best practices should be showcased at the same time deterrents and penalties should be placed for misgovernance. He emphasised on striking a balance of mere compliance and earnest disclosure.”
CS Nesar Ahmad , President ,The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) informed that ICSI has been actively engaged in its commitment to Corporate Governance and has played a pivotal role in bringing about awareness on various issues impinging upon Corporate Governance . He also informed that Good Governance has intensified as an international movement . He expressed that India has Corporate Governance from the Vedic Ages and now what is needed is a hybrid approach where international practices need to be integrated with our vedic heritage. Mr. Ahamd once again emphasised that Good Governance is a Culture and a climate of Consistency, Responsibility, Accountability , Fairness, Transparency and effectiveness that is deployed throughout the business organization . He stressed upon that the essence of Corporate governance lies in promoting and maintaining integrity ,transparency and accountability in the higher echelons of management
CS P K Mittal, Council Member, The ICSI emphasised on the Role of Company Secretary in Good Governance . He reiterated that , Company Secretaries, over a period of time, have developed themselves as professionals having core competence in corporate governance , As a part of 2nd ICSI Corporate Governance Week , the Institute organised Five Mega Programmes at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata & New Delhi.
CS Rajiv Bajaj , Chairman Northern India Regional Council , while introducing the Theme of the 2nd ICSI Corporate Governance week 2012 said that, Good Governance for Sustainability has assumed considerable significance in domain of Corporate governance. Good Governance is vital for sustainability of nations, corporate and even families . Today the concerns with regard to environment, inclusive growth and the challenges posed by globalisation have brought to fore several emerging issues of corporate governance which need to be addressed.
CS N K Jain, Secretary & CEO, The ICSI, delivered the Vote of thanks and informed about the Institute’s prestigious publications released on the occasion of the 2nd ICSI Corporate Governance at the hands of Hon’ble Union Minister for Corporate Affairs , Dr. M Veerappa Moily which are as follows:
Ø Good Governance for Sustainability
Ø Role of Company Secretaries in Good Governance
Ø Sustainability Reporting for Sustainable Future
Ø Gender Diversity in Board Rooms
Ø Responsibly Managing e-waste
He Informed that ,in addition, a number of other programmes were organized on corporate governance, sustainability & sustainability reporting, integrated reporting, responsible investment, gender diversity, waste management, whistle blowing, risk management & governance, and Good Corporate Citizenship as well as furthering “Go Green” initiatives throughout the length and breadth of the country by the Regional Councils and Chapters of ICSI.
South Asia Social Development Unit (SASDS) & South Asia Health Nutrition and Population Unit (SASHN)
South Asia Social Development Unit (SASDS) & South Asia Health Nutrition and Population Unit (SASHN)
Cordially invite you to the
South Asia Gender Initiative
Speaker Series
Gender-Inclusive Nutrition Activities in South Asia
Chair: Maria Correia, Sector Manager, SASDS
Speaker: Dr. Rukshana Haider, TAHN Bangladesh
Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Time: 8:30 am (DC), 6:30 PM (Dhaka)
Location: MC 3-850 in HQ. Other VC venues and times given below for Dhaka, Delhi, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Kabul and Colombo.
Audio Dial In Number: +1-202-414-3526 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +1-202-414-3526 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
(Breakfast will be served)
Agenda:
1. Findings from the Gender-Inclusive Nutrition Activities in South Asia Mapping Study
The dissemination note for the study is attached below, and the full report can be downloaded by clicking here.
(See attached file: GenderNutritionSAR_Mapping_DisseminationNote.pdf)
2. Presentation by Dr. Haider on TAHN Bangladesh
Dr Rukhsana Haider is Chairperson of the Training and Assistance for Health and Nutrition (TAHN) Foundation in Bangladesh. Under Dr. Haider’s leadership, the TAHN Foundation supports community-based peer counsellors for improving infant and young child feeding and nutrition, as well as adolescent and maternal nutrition. She is also a senior Technical Adviser to the Gates Foundation’s Alive and Thrive project in the country. Prior to TAHN, Dr. Haider spent several years at the World Health Organization (WHO)’s South East Asia Regional Offices as the Adviser for Nutrition for Health and Development and before that, with the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B). Dr. Haider holds a PhD in Public Health Nutrition from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.
3. Discussion. External participants should email Mona at iedwards@worldbank.org for more details.
VC Venue, Dial Information and Time
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|Dhaka-1 |Dial Out-10.128.87.208 | 6:30 pm|
|New Delhi-12 |Dial Out-10.138.103.209 | 6:00 pm|
|Islamabad-5 |Dial Out-10.129.215.212 | 5:30 pm|
|Kathmandu-4 |Dial Out-10.129.183.211 | 6:15 pm|
|Kabul-2 |Dial Out-10.129.231.209 | 5:00 pm|
|Colombo-2 |Dial Out-10.129.199.210 | 6:00 pm|
|MC3-850VC |Dial Out-138.220.87.63 | 8:30 am|
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The SAGE Speaker Series is also supported by AusAid. The authors of the report gratefully acknowledge the support of the South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI) for this research. SAFANSI is supported by both AusAID and UKaid from the Department for International Development.
Cordially invite you to the
South Asia Gender Initiative
Speaker Series
Gender-Inclusive Nutrition Activities in South Asia
Chair: Maria Correia, Sector Manager, SASDS
Speaker: Dr. Rukshana Haider, TAHN Bangladesh
Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Time: 8:30 am (DC), 6:30 PM (Dhaka)
Location: MC 3-850 in HQ. Other VC venues and times given below for Dhaka, Delhi, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Kabul and Colombo.
Audio Dial In Number: +1-202-414-3526 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +1-202-414-3526 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
(Breakfast will be served)
Agenda:
1. Findings from the Gender-Inclusive Nutrition Activities in South Asia Mapping Study
The dissemination note for the study is attached below, and the full report can be downloaded by clicking here.
(See attached file: GenderNutritionSAR_Mapping_DisseminationNote.pdf)
2. Presentation by Dr. Haider on TAHN Bangladesh
Dr Rukhsana Haider is Chairperson of the Training and Assistance for Health and Nutrition (TAHN) Foundation in Bangladesh. Under Dr. Haider’s leadership, the TAHN Foundation supports community-based peer counsellors for improving infant and young child feeding and nutrition, as well as adolescent and maternal nutrition. She is also a senior Technical Adviser to the Gates Foundation’s Alive and Thrive project in the country. Prior to TAHN, Dr. Haider spent several years at the World Health Organization (WHO)’s South East Asia Regional Offices as the Adviser for Nutrition for Health and Development and before that, with the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B). Dr. Haider holds a PhD in Public Health Nutrition from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.
3. Discussion. External participants should email Mona at iedwards@worldbank.org for more details.
VC Venue, Dial Information and Time
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|Location |Dial Out Number | Time |
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|Dhaka-1 |Dial Out-10.128.87.208 | 6:30 pm|
|New Delhi-12 |Dial Out-10.138.103.209 | 6:00 pm|
|Islamabad-5 |Dial Out-10.129.215.212 | 5:30 pm|
|Kathmandu-4 |Dial Out-10.129.183.211 | 6:15 pm|
|Kabul-2 |Dial Out-10.129.231.209 | 5:00 pm|
|Colombo-2 |Dial Out-10.129.199.210 | 6:00 pm|
|MC3-850VC |Dial Out-138.220.87.63 | 8:30 am|
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The SAGE Speaker Series is also supported by AusAid. The authors of the report gratefully acknowledge the support of the South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI) for this research. SAFANSI is supported by both AusAID and UKaid from the Department for International Development.
Panasonic India betting big on B2B business this fiscal
New Delhi: Panasonic, the global leader in innovation and
technology today unveiled its next generation High-Definition Video
Conferencing (HDVC) for enterprises as a step towards strengthening its
focus on the B2B business in India. With this launch and aggressive
focus on this segment, Panasonic reiterates its commitment towards its
customers by understanding and catering to their specific needs through
innovation in technology.
Over the years Panasonic has shown excellence in terms of offering best products in the market and the company is banking big on their B2B segment- Panasonic System Sales Division (SSD) which plays a vital role in contributing to the overall growth of the brand in India. With a huge product portfolio including commercial Displays , Projectors, Telephones, Fax machines, EPABX, Surveillance and Security Cameras, Printers, Panaboards & interactive boards, Scanners, Toughbooks, Point of sale solutions and Broadcast products, SSD will be contributing to 10% of the company’s total revenue. With an increase in demand of this business in India not only is the company expanding its range of products but also launching new products in market this fiscal and this HDVC launch is a step in the same direction.
Gracing the occasion Mr. Toru Hasegawa, MD- System Sales Division, Panasonic India said “At Panasonic we are committed to provide best product portfolio to our customers with innovative and finest technology. With a wide product portfolio the year-on-year average growth rate for Panasonic’s System Sales Division has been 40%. We are expecting this growth to cross 100% by this fiscal end and close with a turnover of Rs. 655 crores.”
Further speaking at the occasion Mr. Rizhkant Zha, Director- System Sales Division, Panasonic India said “For the first time in India 3D technology has been infused with HDVC to provide best Video Conferencing solution for our customers. The end to end technology solution by Panasonic from Cameras lens to the display makes it possible to display facial expressions and gestures in clear, full-HD images as part of the visual communication experience. We are largely targeting IT/ITES, Hi-tech Enterprise, Manufacturing and Healthcare industries and will focus on bundling specific solutions to fulfil the requirements of various industries to make it most suitable product for them.”
Over the years Panasonic has shown excellence in terms of offering best products in the market and the company is banking big on their B2B segment- Panasonic System Sales Division (SSD) which plays a vital role in contributing to the overall growth of the brand in India. With a huge product portfolio including commercial Displays , Projectors, Telephones, Fax machines, EPABX, Surveillance and Security Cameras, Printers, Panaboards & interactive boards, Scanners, Toughbooks, Point of sale solutions and Broadcast products, SSD will be contributing to 10% of the company’s total revenue. With an increase in demand of this business in India not only is the company expanding its range of products but also launching new products in market this fiscal and this HDVC launch is a step in the same direction.
Gracing the occasion Mr. Toru Hasegawa, MD- System Sales Division, Panasonic India said “At Panasonic we are committed to provide best product portfolio to our customers with innovative and finest technology. With a wide product portfolio the year-on-year average growth rate for Panasonic’s System Sales Division has been 40%. We are expecting this growth to cross 100% by this fiscal end and close with a turnover of Rs. 655 crores.”
Further speaking at the occasion Mr. Rizhkant Zha, Director- System Sales Division, Panasonic India said “For the first time in India 3D technology has been infused with HDVC to provide best Video Conferencing solution for our customers. The end to end technology solution by Panasonic from Cameras lens to the display makes it possible to display facial expressions and gestures in clear, full-HD images as part of the visual communication experience. We are largely targeting IT/ITES, Hi-tech Enterprise, Manufacturing and Healthcare industries and will focus on bundling specific solutions to fulfil the requirements of various industries to make it most suitable product for them.”
Tibetan teens die after self-immolating in China
BEIJING, :Two Tibetan teenagers died after
setting themselves on fire outside a monastery in southwest China in the
latest such protests against Chinese rule, an overseas rights group
said Tuesday.
The incidents pushed the number of confirmed self-immolations to 51 since 2009, London-based Free Tibet said in a statement.
The group said 18-year-old monk Lobsang Kalsang and 17-year-old former monk Damchoek set themselves on fire Monday outside Kirti Monastery in Sichuan province’s Aba county. They died later in the day after they were taken to a hospital by Chinese authorities, Free Tibet said.
Citing eyewitnesses, Free Radio Asia said the two teenagers shouted slogans condemning Chinese policies in Tibet.
Police in Aba county said Tuesday that they had no information on the self-immolations, which are rarely reported by Chinese state media.
Aba, home to the restive Tibetan Kirti Monastery, has witnessed at least 27 self-immolations, according to an earlier tally by the International Campaign for Tibet.
Supporters say the self-immolators are protesting Beijing’s heavy-handed rule in Tibetan regions and calling for the return of the Dalai Lama. China has blamed the Tibetans’ exiled spiritual leader for inciting the immolations, but the Dalai Lama denies the claim.
The spiritual leader has never publicly supported or denounced the acts.
Lobsang Sangay, the political leader of Tibetan exiles, said earlier this month that the incidents were
against the movement’s commitment to nonviolence but that it was his duty to highlight why the protesters were dying.
He expressed his disappointment that the self-immolations by Tibetans have not received the same international attention as the similar suicide of a Tunisian man that sparked the Arab Spring.
In Washington, State Department Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Monday that the United States had called on Beijing to “meet the legitimate grievances of the Tibetan people within China to protect their human rights, to protect their way of life, and to work on these issues through dialogue.”
The group said 18-year-old monk Lobsang Kalsang and 17-year-old former monk Damchoek set themselves on fire Monday outside Kirti Monastery in Sichuan province’s Aba county. They died later in the day after they were taken to a hospital by Chinese authorities, Free Tibet said.
Citing eyewitnesses, Free Radio Asia said the two teenagers shouted slogans condemning Chinese policies in Tibet.
Police in Aba county said Tuesday that they had no information on the self-immolations, which are rarely reported by Chinese state media.
Aba, home to the restive Tibetan Kirti Monastery, has witnessed at least 27 self-immolations, according to an earlier tally by the International Campaign for Tibet.
Supporters say the self-immolators are protesting Beijing’s heavy-handed rule in Tibetan regions and calling for the return of the Dalai Lama. China has blamed the Tibetans’ exiled spiritual leader for inciting the immolations, but the Dalai Lama denies the claim.
The spiritual leader has never publicly supported or denounced the acts.
Lobsang Sangay, the political leader of Tibetan exiles, said earlier this month that the incidents were
against the movement’s commitment to nonviolence but that it was his duty to highlight why the protesters were dying.
He expressed his disappointment that the self-immolations by Tibetans have not received the same international attention as the similar suicide of a Tunisian man that sparked the Arab Spring.
In Washington, State Department Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Monday that the United States had called on Beijing to “meet the legitimate grievances of the Tibetan people within China to protect their human rights, to protect their way of life, and to work on these issues through dialogue.”
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German Book Office successfully concludes ‘JUMPSTART: OFF THE PAGE 2012’- the annual festival for children’s book trade New Delhi, 28th August, 2012: Jumpstart, a one-off initiative by the German Book Office, New Delhi, focusing on ‘Children’s Literature’ concluded on 24th August 2012 on an energetic, informative, and interactive note. This turbo-charged idea fuelled event was something which the participants looked forward to as much as the team at GBO at work. The halls of India International Centre came alive with discussions, intercations, presentations and much to redefine the future of publishing for children and young adults. While the focus was on migrating content from one media to another, from one discipline to another in a cross-fertilization of ideas, we saw examples of books becoming animated, performances taking off from books and much more. Stories are told on the stage, screen, page and phones- we saw the whole gamut of possibilities and enjoyed the possibilities it opened us up to. From R Sriram taking us through the latest digital platforms to his own subscriber friendly newsletter to Shilo Shiv Suleman’s bursting-with-life Khoya to Hervé Tullet’s extremely engaging collaborative artworks- it all went much beyond the page and still addressed relevant concerns. The event was held at the new wing of Indian International Centre on 23rd and 24th of August 2012, divided into two themes for each day. The first day was all about ‘ Inspiration’ where renowned experts of the subject matter like Hervé Tullet, R.Sriram, Shilo Suleman, Roseman Hutt et al interacted with the attendees on how to cultivate and channel their ideas while letting go of Day 2 was about ‘Perspiration’ with master classes conducted by experts like Phillipa Donovan (Egmart/Smart Quill, UK), Anushka Ravishankar (Duckbill, India) for writers and by Herv`e Tullet for Illustrators. While the master classes addressed the needs of potential and upcoming children’s writers and illustrators, they were attended by others as well. The event concluded with the Book Souk- a Matchmaking for professionals (Writers, Editors, Illustrators, Designers, Story-tellers) from the field of children’s literature who met the Publishers/Editors and pitched their works, a rare opportunity to present and take their work to the next level. At the end of its fourth edition, Jumpstart remains an initiative that ushers in the future for book lovers and publishing professionals alike where tradition meets the modern and where old practices walk hand in hand with the new – a platform where boundaries merge. About the German Book Office- German Book Office (GBO), New Delhi is a joint venture of the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Foreign Ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Frankfurt Book Fair has five International Book Information Centers, which include the GBO in New York, Book Information Centre (BIZ) in Beijing, Bucharest and Moscow. Besides promoting German books and the activities of the Frankfurt Book Fair, GBO New Delhi serves as a contact point between German as well as international book industries and the book industry in South Asia. Since the beginning of operations in India, GBO has initiated various projects related to content, publishing and exchange. GBO works with partners across the board – individuals, publishing firms, cultural institutions, government agencies, corporates, digital companies, book fairs, international agencies, educational institutes, media… etc. They are constantly on the lookout for new ideas and partnerships, and welcome any queries and contact. For further info, please visit- www.newdelhi.gbo.org/ www.jumpstartfest.co For further information, please contact: Shabnam Srivastava at srivastava@newdelhi.gbo.org |
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opportunity to represent the country at international sporting events
is a highpoint in every athlete’s career. Athletes commit to training
persistently for years in pursuance of this objective. In India, the
Indian Olympic Association (“IOA”) performs the crucial function of
finalizing athletes to represent India at the Olympics and other
international sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games, Asian
Games etc. 
ESPN STAR Sports announces grand plans for ICC World Twenty20 2012
· Syndicates broadcast to a record 218 territories across the world
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports
from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to
viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks
and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated
programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans
· Sourav Ganguly, Sanjay Manjrekar, Nasser Hussain, Wasim
Akram, Ramiz Raja and Tony Greig to join a 18 member commentary panel
· STAR Cricket and STAR Cricket HD will showcase all 27 matches from ICC World Twenty20
· Special Live & exclusive telecast of India Pakistan warm-up match on September 17
· Simulcast with Hindi commentary for all India matches; semi-finals and final of the championship on ESPN
New Delhi, August 28, 2012 – ESPN
STAR Sports (ESS), Asia’s number one sports content provider &
ICC’s global Broadcast & Production Partner, shared their plans
around the telecast of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 at a press conference
in New Delhi today. Featuring a star studded panel of 18 commentators
for this marquee event, ESS’s presentation will feature experts from
almost all major cricket playing countries thus giving fans the most
insightful and comprehensive experience possible. ESS also announced
that it has sold the syndication rights of ICC World Twenty20 to 218
territories across the world, a new record in terms of the coverage for
this blockbuster T20 cricket world championship.
In India, STAR Cricket and STAR Cricket HD will showcase all the 27
matches from the event live starting September 18 till October 07.
Anticipating a lot of interest, ESPN STAR Sports will additionally
telecast the India-Pakistan warm-up match scheduled for September 17.
The sports broadcaster has also planned a simulcast of all India
matches, semi-finals and the final with Hindi commentary on its ESPN
channel. All matches of the championship will also be streamed on www.espnstar.com with a 5 minute delay.
ESS’s presentation team will include stars like Sourav Ganguly,
Sanjay Manjrekar, Nasser Hussain, Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja, Tony
Greig, Ian Chappell, Mark Waugh, Russell Arnold, Ian Bishop, Pommie
Mbangwa, Damien Fleming, Simon Doull, David Lloyd, Harsha Bhogle and
Alan Wilkins. ESS’s Jatin Sapru will be the in-studio host along with
former English cricketer Dermot Reeve playing the role of an analyst.
ESS will also feature, for the very first time for an ICC event, a
new Touch Screen cricket presentation tool in its analysis shows around
the live coverage. This will bring in a new dimension to the way the
game is analysed and presented thus giving fans a fresh perspective of
the game. ESPN STAR Sports will do extensive programming in and around
the live telecast. All matches will have detailed pre and post-match
shows.
Speaking on the occasion, Aloke Malik, Managing Director, ESPN
Software India Pvt Ltd, said, “We are committed to offer our fans the
most engaging and compelling experience of the ICC World T20 and our
broadcast & presentation plans truly reflect this. Our star-studded
panel of experts from across the world of cricket along with new-age
innovative presentation tools will take fans closer to the game giving
them a very enriching experience.
In terms of on-air sales, we have sold close to 80% of the total
available inventory as on date. We have signed up 2 Joint Presenting
Sponsors, 5 Associate Sponsors and another additional 10 corporates for
spot-buys on live as well as pre-post programming. We expect to close a
few more within the next two weeks for a complete sell-out. ”
ICC General Manager – Commercial, Campbell Jamieson, said “The ICC
is delighted with the coverage plan ESPN STAR Sports has put together
for this year’s ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012. A High Definition
broadcast available in a record 218 territories including South America
for the first time, means this event will have the best reach for any
ICC Event. I am sure cricket followers, who are not able to travel to
Sri Lanka to watch the tournament, will enjoy the exciting contests in
this Nation versus Nation event through a world-class broadcast
coverage.”
The ICC World Twenty20 will be broadcast by ESPN STAR Sports as a
part of its eight-year agreement with ICC. The tournament has stirred up
tremendous interest for cricket fans all over the globe. The
broadcaster will also showcase live semi-finals and finals of the ICC
Women’s World Twenty20 2012.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the
world’s leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia’s biggest
sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and
resources of its parent companies – Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News
Corporation Limited (STAR) – to deliver a diverse array of international
and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia
assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR
Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN
Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its
on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain
sports fans anytime, anyplace.
Fujitsu Launches Ultrabooks: U772 & UH572
New Delhi, August 28, 2012 – Fujitsu today
upgrades Ultrabooks™ to Business Class, with its new LIFEBOOK U772 model
designed from the ground up for the needs of professionals. New Fujitsu
ltrabooks combine great value with no-compromise access to latest
mobile computing technology – plus a stylish, eye-catching design and
the power and connectivity to support all-day mobile working.
Fujitsu is the first vendor to ship a new-generation Ultrabook with
business-class, enterprise-standard features such as Intel® vPro™
technology – providing advanced manageability and security. Professional
users also gain peace-of-mind when it comes to mobile security thanks
to features including a fingerprint sensor and FDE (full disk
encryption) SSD drives.
“With the industry’s first business Ultrabooks we have combined the
best of today’s mobile computing technology with the essential
security, manageability and connectivity features required by business.
Fujitsu’s Ultrabooks add a new offering to our broad LIFEBOOK family and
prove that you can have all your critical features innovated in a
compelling, ultra-slim mobile computing device,” commentedAlok Sharma, Country Manager, Workplace Systems, Fujitsu India.
A true Ultrabook for business
Thanks to its full set of security and manageability features, the
new flagship Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U772 Ultrabook is designed to appeal to
employees who are now able to choose their own computer because of
“Bring Your Own Device” initiatives in the corporate workplace.
Combining the portability and near-instant power-on time of a
tablet device with the power and usability of a traditional notebook,
the LIFEBOOK U772 gives business users the best of both worlds, plus the
convenience of another Fujitsu first: the optional port replicator,
which provides easy docking and connection to the corporate network and
peripherals.
The 14-inch LIFEBOOK U772 continues Fujitsu’s long heritage of
ultra-portables for individual professionals, which began with the sub-1
kg Q Series in 2006. Less than 16 mm thin and 1.4 kg, the LIFEBOOK U772
comes with a red or silver shell and frameless display. The LIFEBOOK
U772 notebook is secured by Advanced Theft Protection technology with
Intel® Anti-Theft and Absolute Computrace® features, making it possible
to remotely locate a lost or stolen device, and to copy or delete data
remotely.
For business users on the move, the LIFEBOOK U772 is the perfect
traveling companion. A slimline, lightweight design combines with
all-day productivity while out of the office – even on a long-haul
flight – thanks to extended battery life.
The LIFEBOOK U772 offers optional built-in 3G/UMTS or 4G/LTE
support to guarantee mobile connectivity even when outside the range of
Wi-Fi hotspots, and a strong magnesium shell which makes it tough enough
to survive the daily knocks from being carried around in a handbag or
backpack. Thanks to Anytime USB Charge functionality there is no need to
leave a Fujitsu Ultrabook running overnight just to power-up mobile
devices such as smartphones. Charging via USB ports is possible even
when the notebook is switched off or in standby mode.
An Ultrabook for price-conscious buyers
For price-conscious Ultrabook buyers, Fujitsu is also introducing
the LIFEBOOK UH572, a great-value 13.3-inch model. Available immediately
with a strong and light aluminum shell in red or silver, the LIFEBOOK
UH572 is widely available via channel partners. Positioned in the
Advanced class, this is a great value Ultrabook.
As well as being light on budgets, the LIFEBOOK UH572 is easy to
carry around, since it weighs just 1.6 kg. Standard features include an
anti-glare display for ergonomic working, optional 3G/UMTS support and
Advanced Theft Protection.
Availability
Both Fujitsu Ultrabook models are available to order immediately. To order and for related queries, please write to marketing-india@ts.fujitsu.com or call us on the toll free no.1800 102 3457.
LIFEBOOK UH572 (Business in a Briefcase)
Supports Upto 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors and
latest Intel® mobile platform. New SlimEdge Designed Ultrabook
with Aluminium Housing, 1.6Kg & 18mm thin. Enhanced convenience
with SFF, AntiGlare Display, Long Battery time & HD Camera.
Optional Embedded 3G/UMTS, WLAN & Bluetooth for Anywhere
connectivity
Prices start from Rs. 65000
LIFEBOOK U772 (Business Elegance in Style)
Supports Upto 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors and
latest Intel® mobile platform. Appealing ultra-slim Notebook, 1.4
Kg & 15.6 mm thin, elegant new Ultrabook™ design with a
stylish frameless 35.6 cm (14-inch) AntiGlare Display, Long
Battery time & HD Camera. Optional Embedded 3G/UMTS, WLAN &
Bluetooth for Anywhere connectivity
Prices start from Rs. 75900
Pricing Details:
LIFEBOOK UH572 - Prices start from Rs. 65000
LIFEBOOK U772 - Prices start from Rs. 75900
Online resources
· Royalty-free photography of the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UltrabooksTM is available at: http://mediaportal.ts.fujitsu.com/pages/search.php?search=Ultrabook&resetrestypes=1
· LIFEBOOK U772 datasheet:http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/superior/lifebook-u772/index.html
· LIFEBOOK UH572 datasheet:http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/advanced//lifebook-uh572/index.html
· Fujitsu blog: http://blog.ts.fujitsu.com/
· Follow Fujitsu on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Fujitsu_TS
· Fujitsu on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/face2fujitsu
For regular news updates, bookmark the Fujitsu newsroom: http://ts.fujitsu.com/ps2/nr/index.aspx
About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese
information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full
range of technology products, solutions and services. Over 170,000
Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our
experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our
customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of
4.5 trillion yen (US$54 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2012. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com
About Fujitsu Technology Solutions
Fujitsu Technology Solutions is the leading European IT
infrastructure provider with a presence in all key markets in Europe,
the Middle East and Africa, plus India, serving large-, medium- and
small-sized companies as well as consumers. With its Dynamic
Infrastructures approach, the company offers a full portfolio of IT
products, solutions and services, ranging from clients to datacenter
solutions, Managed Infrastructure and Infrastructure as a Service.
Fujitsu Technology Solutions employs more than 13,000 people and is part
of the global Fujitsu Group. For more information, please see ts.fujitsu.com/aboutus.
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