Friday 29 June 2018

German vessel Saxony missile mishap

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A missile failed to launch and exploded aboard a navy ship in a training exercise with technical problem. The Missile warhead created a giant fireball when it blew up on the German vessel Saxony off the coast of Norway. Images taken of the dramatic event show a shower of sparks and debris raining down into the sea.
The navy ship was operating near the Arctic Circle when it attempted to fire a Standard Missile as part of the exercise, the service said in a release.
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Fire ball engulfed, after giving the command to fire, the rocket malfunctioned and blew up aboard the vessel, injuring two sailors.
Ship’s  captain, Thomas Hacken, said: ‘We were standing in front of a blazing and glowing hot wall of fire.’
‘The sprinkler system on board the ship was immediately activated and the crew managed to put the fire out. Two sailors were treated for shock.
The launch box and bridge of the navy vessel were left visibly damaged.According to a statement from the German Navy, the SM 2 type missile failed to lift off due to a defect in its propulsion system.A Navy spokesman said there were no indications of a technical defect before the firing of the rocket. Another rocket of the same type was successfully launched by the Saxony before the incident.But the overheating could have caused damaged to its electrical or leaks somewhere may left undetected.
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 German Navy’s chief inspector, Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, said the incident is a necessary risk the navy takes during live-firing exercises.He said: ‘We have to practice realistically, so that we are ready for action in case of emergency, also for national and alliance defence purposes.’
Media agencies

PMSMA ‘IPledgefor9’ ACHIEVERS AWARDS

Greetings,
Please find attached the agenda for the the MMR Decline Awards and PMSMA ‘IPledgefor9’ Achievers awards ceremony scheduled on 29th June 2018  from 4:00 pm onwards at Hotel Hyatt Regency in New Delhi.

PMSMA ‘IPledgefor9’ ACHIEVERS AWARDS
Hotel Hyatt, New Delhi, 29th June, 2018
Agenda
4:00 – 5:00 pmRegistration and seating in Oval Hall
5:00 – 5:05 pmWelcoming dignitaries on dais 
5:05- 5:10 pmWelcome AddressMs. Vandana Gurnani
JS (RCH)
5:10 – 5:15 pmVideo on Good Practices of PMSMA
5:15- 5:20 pmOverview of the PMSMAMs. Preeti Sudan
Secretary (HFW)
5:20 -5:25 pmCommitment to PMSMA – FOGSIDr. Jaideep Malhotra
President, FOGSI
5:25 – 5:30 pmCommitment to PMSMA – IMADr. Ravi Wankhedkar
National President, IMA
5:30 – 5:35 pmAddressDr. Vinod Paul
Member, NITI Aayog
5:35 – 5:40 pmAddressSmt. Anupriya Patel
Hon’ble Minister of State (HFW)
5:40 – 5:45 pmAddressShri. Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Hon’ble Minister of State (HFW)
5:45 – 5:55 pmRelease of
·         PMSMA achievers: Hall of Fame
·         ‘Find your nearest PMSMA facility’ – mobile app
·         JSSK Film (5 minutes)
Shri J. P. Nadda
Hon’ble Union Minister for
Health & Family Welfare
5:55 –6:05 pmAwards to States for Reduction in MMR (8 Awards)
6:05 – 6:40 pmPMSMA Awards
1.      18 Awards to States/ UTs
2.      Felicitation of IMA & FOGSI (2)
3.      36 Awards to private practitioners
6:40 – 6:55 pmAddress – Hon’ble Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare – Shri. J.P. Nadda
6:55 -7:00 pmVote of ThanksJS (P)
7: 00 pm onwards – Dinner

ECP extends polling time

 Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) extended on Friday the time for polling in the July 25 general election in order to ensure the maximum participation of voters, according to a statement by the commission.
As per the revised timings, polling will now be held from 8am to 6pm, for a total of 10 hours without any recess.
Sources said this is the first time the polling duration has been extended across the board in the country’s electoral history.
Interestingly, the ECP rejected on Wednesday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request to extend polling time for the upcoming election.

Melorra set to accelerate its reach across 25,000+ pin codes


~ Strong demand for fashion inspired fine jewellery coupled with a strong distribution line ensures that sales clock from across the country ~ 
New Delhi, 28.06.2018: Melorra, India’s first fashion inspired fine jewellery brand has branched out to 25,000+ pin codes and is ready to expand its presence in the country to bridge the gap between jewellery and fashion. Modern day consumers demand contemporary looks which allow them to stand out from the crowd. This increasing demand to appear fashion conscious has paved the way for Melorra to expand their realms across the country catering to a wider audience. Melorra is one of the fastest growing fashion inspired fine and lightweight gold jewellery brand that styles jewellery for the contemporary wardrobe inspired by fashion trends.
Melorra has a strong presence in Tier 1 cities and has recently enhanced its accessibility across smaller pockets of the country. Banking upon its strong distribution line the brand allows consumers to enjoy the luxury of home delivery in the fine jewellery space. From Itanagar to Kanyakumari, Melorra offers Cash on Delivery to all pin codes in India and aims to reach more pin codes in the coming year. Melorra has rapidly expanded and made a mark in the Indian jewellery segment with a high net promoter score (NPS) of 50+. One of its key success factors are global runway trends that its makes a debut in India with the brand’s fine jewellery creations. Melorra aims for customer satisfaction in all aspects from quality to style and closely works with fashion stylists and jewellery designers to meet the changing wardrobe needs of a modern woman.
Commenting on the brand’s growth Ms. Saroja Yeramili CEO & Founder ofMelorra.com, “Melorra was conceptualized to disrupt the Indian jewellery segment. Traditionally the Indian jewellery market is heavily dominated by traditional jewellery pieces which cannot be adapted to suit modern day casual or workwear restricting the option to wear fine jewellery. Melorra aims to redefine the dynamics of everyday gold jewellery by creating fashion inspired/ forward master pieces that endeavours to amplify the country’s fashion quotient.” 
The brand enjoys immense consumer satisfaction due to their superior quality products, promptness and service levels. Melorra is the only jewellery brand to have invested in the latest CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology, enabling high precision and accuracy to execute & convert computer sketches into virtual 3D models. The models are then rendered with real material input. Equipped with the latest technology, Melorra leads the modern gold jewellery space with marque collections for any outfit. It is also one of the leading jewellery brands that showcases 12 different collections in a year to excite the consumers with their edgy and fashionable fine jewellery to keep up with the changing wardrobe. 
About Melorra:
Established in 2016, Melorra is a fashion forward fine and lightweight jewellery brand that styles for the contemporary wardrobe. The brand caters to the changing wardrobe needs of today’s women. Global runway trends make their debut in Melorra’s creations, as the brand’s global fashionistas spot the styles that will make the cut for contemporary fashion scene across global runways, like Paris and Milan. The designs are curated from the fashion trends which inspire modern women. Melorra is one of the first to introduce CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology; a digital equivalent of making masterpiece jewellery in the physical world. The brand uses 100% 3D printing to provide an accurate and elegant finish.  Melorra crafts jewellery designs in line with the global fashion trends week on week and ships to over 25,000+ pin codes across the country. The gold jewellery is hallmarked and diamonds have passed the SGL, IGI and DGLA certification. The designs are created with precision and are available at its portal melorra.com with a 30 day money back guarantee and life time exchanges. 

Thanks & Regards
Shradha Nischal
Executive- Brand Communications
Madison Public Relations
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M: 9953557322 | O: 011 40551634 | Fax: 011 41002566
E: Shradha.nischal@madisonpr.in



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DTF 3 days Study Class on Esoteric

Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Delhi Theosophical Federation is conducting 3 days Study Class on  “Esoteric teachings in the Bhagavad Gita” from 6 to 8 July,2018, in which three books will be covered as per following Program:
PROGRAMME:
DAY 1 JULY 06,2018 FRIDAY
 9.30 AM – 10.30 AM: Registration & Tea
10.30 AM – 11.30 AM SESSION 1- Universal Prayer, Welcome Address & Inauguration by President followed by  Introduction & Chapter I of the book  “Hints on the Study of the Bhagavad Gita” by Annie Besant – Speaker: Br.U.S. Pandey
11.30 AM – 12.30 PM  SESSION 2: Chapter II of yhe book- Speaker: Br. S.K.Pandey
12.30 PM –  2 PM LUNCH
 2 PM – 3 PM SESSION 3:  Chapter III of the book- Speaker: Br U.S. Pandey
 3 PM – 4 PM  SESSION 4: Chapter IV of the book- Speaker: Br. S.K.Pandey
 4 PM:    TEA
DAY 2. JULY 07, 2018, SATURDAY
9.30 AM – 10.30 AM: Tea
10.30 AM – 11.30 AM SESSION 1-  Chapter I of the book  “Philosophy of the Bahagavad Gita” by T. Subba Row” – Speaker: Br.S.K. Pandey
11.30 AM – 12.30 PM  SESSION 2: Chapter II- Speaker: Br.U.S. Pandey
12.30 PM –  2 PM LUNCH
 2 PM – 3 PM SESSION 3:  Chapter III of the book- Speaker: Br S.K. Pandey
 3 PM – 4 PM  SESSION 4: Chapter IV- Speaker: Br.U.S.Pandey
 4 PM-  TEA
DAY 3 JULY 08, 2018, SUNDAY
9.30 AM – 10.00 AM: Tea
10.00 AM – 11.30 AM SESSION 1-  Chapter 1 to 9 of the book  “Notes on the Bhagavad Gita” by W.Q. Judge – Speaker: Br.U.S.Pandey
11.30 AM –  1.00 PM SESSION 2: Chapter 10 to 18 – Speaker: Br.S.K. Pandey
1.00 PM –    Closing followed by LUNCH
THE SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE TALK FOR FIRST 45 MINUTES AND LAST 15 MINUTES WILL BE RESERVED FOR INTERACTIVE SESSION
Contributory Lunch @ Rs 100 per day per person will be provided.
All are requested to attend with family & friends.
With fraternal greetings,

Roundtable Japan, in Tokyo on July 19-20, 2018

Dear Naresh Sagar:
We are thrilled to share the latest about the upcoming edition of  Roundtable Japan, which will take place in Tokyo on July 19-20, 2018 (Roundtable Japan).
 
Latest speakers confirmations include: Seiko Noda, Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Teru Sato, Founder and Managing Partner, BeeNext, Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Adviser, Prime Minister’s Cabinet, Kazumasa Iwata, President, Japan Center for Economic Research, Shoei Yamana, President and CEO, Konica Minolta, Inc., Oki Matsumoto, Chairman & CEO, Monex Group, Inc., Akihiko Tamura, Commissioner, Japan Tourism Agency, Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Economist, Natixis Asia Pacific. You can also find the latest program and list of confirmed speakers at the link above. 
Over the last 13 years, Roundtable Japan  – an initiative of Forma Corporation and Smadja & Smadja – has gathered a group of reform-minded individuals in Japan. The number of participants is limited to 150 to ensure critical mass of relevant business and political interlocutors, but small enough to allow for genuine discussion in a very interactive, brainstorming format. Roundtable Japan is a unique platform allowing companies to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the country and the businesses operating in or with the country.
 
Your participation in the 14th Roundtable Japan on 19-20 July 2018 in Tokyo will bring you valuable insights on what is currently affecting the heartbeat of Japan’s economy feeding your business strategy and the opportunity to be part of a productive dialogue on Japan’s future. The Roundtable will bring together Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament and top business leaders from Japanese corporations as well as foreign companies operating in Japan, thus offering numerous possibilities to create new business relationships, and affect the course of discussions.
 
This year’s theme is, “Changing mindsets in a world of disruptions”
We hope you will find this of interest and that you will be able to join us in Tokyo. 
 

I am obviously at your disposal to answer any question you may have.
Best Regards,
Yael Smadja
CEO
Smadja & Smadja
404 East 76th street
New York, NY 10021
T. +1 212 759 6000       

‘Regional Consultation on Electoral and Political reforms – Southern Region’

Dear Friends,
It gives us immense pleasure to invite you for the ‘Regional Consultation on Electoral and Political reforms – Southern Region’, being organised by Tamil Nadu Election Watch in association with Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), on 30th June, 2018, Saturday, at 09:30 AM at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – Madras. 
We are holding the consultation to discuss feasibility of simultaneous elections, increasing concerns of electoral malpracticesopacity in political financing and its effect on governance, accelerating cost of elections, among other challenges.
 Through this discussion, we aim to deliberate on issues related to electoral and political reforms in the country, specific to the Southern Regions of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. Kindly find attached the Agenda for your ready reference.
You are cordially invited to participate in the discussion.  
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Sudarsan Padmanabhan
Trustee – NEW & ADR
Coordinator – Tamil Nadu Election Watch,
044-2257 426
+91 94447 82884
Maj. Gen. Anil Verma (Retd.),
Head – NEW & ADR
011-4165 4200,
+91 88264 79910
Prof. Jagdeep Chhokar
IIM Ahmedabad (Retd.)
Founder Member – NEW & ADR
+91 99996 20944;jchhokar@gmail.com
Prof. Trilochan Sastry
IIM Bangalore
Founder Member NEW & ADR
+91 94483 53285;trilochan@iimb.ac.in
  RSVP:  Lakshmi Sriram – 99108 07423adr@adrindia.org
Association for Democratic Reforms
T-95, C.L. House, 2nd Floor,
(Near Gulmohar Commercial Complex)
Gautam Nagar
New Delhi-110 049
M: +91 8010394248 
T: +91 11 41654200
F: 011 4609 4248

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