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Satya Nadella: Hyderabad’s eagle takes flight

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Hyderabad Public School. Located on Begumpet Road in Hyderabad, this is the school Satya Nadella, the newly appointed CEO of Microsoft, attended. The school’s emblem is an eagle and it prods its students to think of themselves as eagles and aim to soar high.

By winning the top job at IT behemoth Microsoft, Nadella has more than lived up to the school’s expectations. Nadella’s parents, who live in Hyderabad now, though palpably happy, did not wish to comment on the achievement. His father B. N. Yugandhar, a retired civil servant, confined himself to a “thank you.”

Those who have known the family attribute a lot of Nadella’s success to his upbringing. He grew up in an environment grounded in reality. C. Parthasarathy, Chairman, Karvy Consultants, who knows the family well, says: “This is really a proud moment, which is what all will say. But what is remarkable about this family is its high level of integrity, intellect and belief in hard work.”

“He has grown up in an environment where these attributes would have been re-emphasised from time to time,” adds Parthasarathy. “I think that helped him in his career. Parthasarthy is also closely associated with Hyderabad Public School and has been on its governing board.

Officials at Microsoft India were tight-lipped about the development. But they will all listen avidly when Nadella makes his address to Microsoft employees later today.

source: http://www.indiatoday.intoday.in / IndiaToday.in / Home> Business> India / by E. Kumar Sharma, New Delhi / February 04th, 2014

Satya Nadella: 8 things you should know

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New Delhi :

Technology giant Microsoft is reportedly all set to to name India-born top executive Satya Nadella as new chief executive officer, capping the five-month search for present CEO Steve Ballmer’s replacement. Given below are some interesting facts you should know about Satya Nadella:

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1. Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella, 47, attended Hyderabad Public School in Begumpet before getting a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from the Manipal University.

2. After moving to the US, Nadella earned Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He also completed Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.

3. Nadella has been with Microsoft since 1992. During his long tenure with the company, he also held a key responsibility at Bing, and although Bing has never been Microsoft’s crown jewel, Nadella helped it grow.

4. Nadella has played a key role in bringing some of Microsoft’s most popular technologies, like its database, Windows server and developer tools, to the cloud, called Azure.

5. Nadella also helped Microsoft bring a cloud version of Microsoft Office to the cloud, Office 365. Microsoft says Office 365 one of its fastest growing products ever.

6. Prior to Microsoft, Nadella worked at Sun Microsystems, now owned by Oracle.

7. Nadella, if he emerges as the chosen one, would be only the third CEO in Microsoft’s 38-year history after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.

8. The appointment would be a significant achievement for Nadella, who would join a proud circle of India-origin executives helming top global companies.

(With inputs from IANS, PTI)

source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Tech> Tech News> Computer Science / TNN / January 31st, 2014

A link to the long-lost glory

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Historian M.A. Qaiyum with the coin minted during the Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah rule that he chanced upon on a pavement in Old City. - / Photo: Mohammed Yousuf / The Hindu
Historian M.A. Qaiyum with the coin minted during the Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah rule that he chanced upon on a pavement in Old City. – / Photo: Mohammed Yousuf / The Hindu

450-year-old copper coin of 3 Qutb Shahi ruler found

The missing link is finally here. M.A. Qaiyum, noted historian, could not hold back his surprise when he recently came across the 450-year-old copper coin minted during the rule of Ibrahim Qutb Shah. Curiously, the historian stumbled upon the rare coin on an Old City pavement.

Coins of the third Qutb Shahi king, Sultan Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, had been conspicuous by their absence. Even the A.P State Museum, which boasts thousands of copper coins of the erstwhile rulers, drew a blank when it came to those dating back to 1550-80 when Ibrahim Qutb Shah ruled.

“It’s a rare find, as coins of that period are not available in the museum,” says Mr. Qaiyum, who got it for a song.

Inscription

What adds substance to the coin is the legible inscription on it. The obverse side has the name, ‘Sultan Ibrahim Quli’, inscribed, and the reverse sports the legend, ‘Ghulam-e-Murtuza Ali’.

The coin, which weighs about 12 gm, represents an excellent piece of calligraphy. The style is quite similar to the Arabic inscriptions seen on the Qutb Shahi tombs.

According to numismatists, only six coins of the Ibrahim Qutb Shah period are available as of now.

But, it is not known as to what legend they bear and when they were issued.

The 6 coin, published by Hurmuz Kaus, an ancient coin collector, is of small size and bears the legend, ‘Juloose Jaiz Ibrahim Quli’, on the obverse and ‘Sadatmand-e-Ali’on the reverse . The coin was issued from the Golconda Mint in 1565 A.D.

The recently discovered coin bears the distinct legend of the ruler, Ibrahim Qutb Shah, in Arabic style. Scholars believe him to be the first Sultan to issue coins in his own name in the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

But, many do not subscribe to this view, as only one coin of Subhan Quli and four coins of Jamsheed Quli, the immediate predecessors of Ibrahim Qutb Shah, are available.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by J. S. Ifthekhar / Hyderabad – February 09th, 2014

Global network for women chapter in Hyderabad

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A global network that could open up opportunities for business and professional women from the State is all set to start operations in Hyderabad.

The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International), with affiliates in 95 countries is set to launch its Hyderabad Chapter tomorrow.

It will help women to develop professional and leadership potential through education, awareness and mentoring within a supportive network, said Nafeesa Ismail, Vice-President, BPW India.

BPW with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and participatory status with the Council of Europe has influential women leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals and young career women as its members, a press release stated.

Fay Jahan Ara, noted for her contributions to business, philanthropy and women’s rights is expected to launch the Chapter in city. The Princess is also BPW International Goodwill Ambassador.

In the recently released 2013 Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum, India ranked 124th among 136 countries in terms of economic participation and opportunity.

The report assesses how well resources and opportunities are divided among male and female populations.

It also gives an indication of how far down the economic ladder India’s women are.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> News> National/ by The Hindu Bureau / Hyderabad – January 26th, 2014

National Police Academy gets first woman director

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New Delhi:

Government has appointed senior police officer Aruna Bahuguna as the new chief of the Hyderabad-based National Police Academy, alma mater for IPS officers in the country.

With this appointment, Bahuguna, a 1979-batch IPS officer, will be the first woman Director of the 65-year-old institution also known as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) and is tasked with the training of police leaders after they are recruited by the UPSC through the all-India civil services exam.

Bahuguna (56), who belongs to Andhra Pradesh cadre, is at present posted as the Special Director General, CRPF, at its headquarters in the national capital.

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently issued orders in this regard.

The officer, who has served in various positions with Andhra Pradesh police, also holds the distinction of being the first woman SDG in CRPF, country’s largest paramilitary force.

She is the second-in-command of the 3 lakh strong force, after the DG.

The post of NPA Director fell vacant after incumbent Subhas Goswami was appointed as the DG of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in November last year.

Reputed police officers like Sankar Sen, Trinath Mishra and K Vijay Kumar have earlier headed the NPA.

After taking over, Bahuguna will be the 28th boss of the academy and could continue upto February 2017 when she is due for retirement from service.

The high-level board of the NPA comprises senior civil servants, police officers and eminent educationists as its members and is headed by the Union Home Secretary.

PTI
source: http://www.zeenews.india.com / Z News / Home> State News> Andhra Pradesh / Monday – January 20th, 2014

Hyderabad Institute of Excellence Opening Tomorrow

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Ghiasuddin Babu Khan Charitable Trust chairman Ghiasuddin Babu Khan (left) and trustee M Ziauddin Nayyar after a press meet in Hyderabad on Friday. | NEERAJ MURALI
Ghiasuddin Babu Khan Charitable Trust chairman Ghiasuddin Babu Khan (left) and trustee M Ziauddin Nayyar after a press meet in Hyderabad on Friday. | NEERAJ MURALI

The Ghiasuddin Babu Khan Charitable Trust and the Foundation for Economic and Educational Development will inaugurate Hyderabad Institute of Excellence that aims to provide holistic education to under-privileged students on Sunday.

Osmania University vice-chancellor Prof S Satyanarayana will be the chief guest for the inauguration.

The institute built in a sprawling 100 acres at Vikarabad will offer integrated coaching from Class VII to XII in CBSE curriculum and will commence from academic year 2014-15, chairman Ghiasuddin Babu Khan said on Friday. ‘’About 50 per cent of students belonging to financially backward sections will receive full scholarship. All the students will be inducted after a careful selection process assessed by an entrance test and interview,” he added.

The students enrolled in the school will be trained holistically with equal focus on imbibing academic excellence, moral education and leadership qualities,  Khaleel Ahmed, trustee of Foundation for Economic and Educational Development, said. ‘’Our focus is to bring in social justice through our initiative as this is purely a non-profit organisation. The quality of education will be on par with international standards. With these six years of grooming at the institute they will become better citizens of the country,” he pointed out.

The institute with residential facility is already operating with 115 students in Intermediate first year in the current academic year, said Babu Khan. “I want to emphasise that the institute is open to everyone, it is not just restricted to Muslim community.

Every student can avail the scholarships offered by the institute depending upon his/her performance in entrance test and interview,” he added.

Further, the school has ample scope for recreational activities and will practice high standards in terms of its curriculum, added Babu Khan. “As of now we have two cricket, football grounds and a basketball court. Air Commodore Naseem Akhtar, retired Indian Air Force officer, will serve as its director who will instil confidence and provide good values to the students,” he pointed out.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Hyderabad /by Express News Service – Hyderabad / January 04th, 2014

Sanjeeva Reddy was a role model, says Pranab Mukherjee

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Hyderabad:

President Pranab Mukherjee Monday paid rich tributes to former president Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, describing him as a role model in government and politics.

Addressing the concluding programme of the birth centenary celebrations of the late leader at Anantapur, the president said Sanjeeva Reddy combined three good qualities of a party leader, an administrator and a parliamentarian.

“He was true son of the soil and a farmer till his last breath,” Mukherjee said and recalled his exceptional leadership qualities.

Sanjeeva Reddy, who served as the president between 1977 and 1982, died in 1996 at the age of 83.

Mukherjee pointed out that Sanjeeva Reddy had many records to his credit. He was the youngest president and the only person who served as a chief minister, the Lok Sabha speaker, union minister and the president.

Born in a farmer’s family, Sanjeeva Reddy was the first chief minister of united Andhra Pradesh. He served as the chief minister twice, became the speaker the year he was elected to the Lok Sabha and held the post twice.

Sanjeeva Reddy set high standards by resigning from the Congress party as soon as he was elected the speaker. It was during his tenure that for the first time a man was imprisoned for contempt of the house for raising slogans and throwing pamphlets from visitors’ gallery, noted Mukherjee.

The president said Sanjeeva Reddy, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, joined the freedom struggle at the young age of 16. During 1940 and 1945, he was imprisoned many times, including during the Quit India Movement.

Describing Sanjeeva Reddy as the main architect of modern-day Andhra Pradesh, Mukherjee said as the first chief minister of united Andhra Pradesh in 1956, he found solution to many problems which arose following Telangana’s merger with then Andhra state.

Sanjeeva Reddy played a key role in the development and modernization of the state and progress of its people. It was during his tenure that major irrigation projects like Nagarjunasagar, Srisailam, Sriramsagar and Vamsadhara were built.

Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan, Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, some state ministers and senior officials were present.

Earlier, the president, who is on a southern sojourn, left Hyderabad by a special aircraft along with the governor and the chief minister. After landing at Puttaparthi, they flew to Anantapur town by helicopters.

source: http://www.zeenews.india.com / Z News / Home> Nation / by IANS / Monday – December 23rd, 2013

President Mukherjee to spend winter sojourn in Secunderabad

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President Pranab Mukherjee will proceed to the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum, Secunderabad  for the customary winter sojourn from December 19 to 31.

From Secunderabad, Mukherjee will visit  Tamil Nadu and Kerala  on December 20.

In Tamil Nadu, he will inaugurate the 28th Indian Engineering Congress and the School of Commerce and Economics of Loyola College at Chennai.

In Kerala, he will unveil a statue of late K. Karunakaran, former chief minister of Kerala, at Thiruvananthapuram and inaugurate the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Ayyan Kali at Kochi on the same day.

On December 23, Mukherjee will attend the concluding function of centenary celebrations of Dr. Neelam Sanjeev Reddy, former President of India at Ananthapuram,  Andhra Pradesh .

source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> News-ANI> National / by ANI / New Delhi – December 18th, 2013

President for Neelam fete

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Anantapur:

President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest at the concluding session of the birth centenary celebrations of former President Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy at Anantapur on December 23.

Karnataka Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah, AP Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy and Governor E.L. Narasimhan are also scheduled to take part in the concluding session at the Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy stadium.

Former President Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy who was born at the Illur village of Pamidi mandal in Anantapur district spent most of his life in Anantapur. The government had initiated centenary celebrations at Hyderabad and the concluding session is scheduled to be held in Anantapur to recall the services of the former president to the state.

Revenue minister N. Raghuveera Reddy took the initiative to celebrate the birth anniversary of former President Sanjeeva Reddy. The district authorities were directed to conduct an essay writing and elocution competition at all schools and colleges.

President Pranab Mukherjee would give away prizes to three students at the public meeting on December 23. Education institutions were asked to complete the process by December 17 in all parts of the district.

Besides this, seminars would be conducted at the Sri Krishnadevaraya University, JNTUA University and Satyasai deemed universities on December 14 and 15 about the contributions of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.

Revenue Minister N. Raghuveera Reddy said that a bike rally would be organised from the Tungabhadra Reservoir in Hospet in Karnataka to Anantapur on December 18 to recall Sanjiva Reddy’s services to the region.

Collector D.S. Lokesh Kumar said a rural sports meet would be held on December 21 at the district headquarters. He said elaborate arrangements were being made for the occasion at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium. President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to arrive at Anantapur at around 11 am on December 23 accompanied by the Governor, and the Chief Ministers of AP and Karnataka.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> News> Politics / DC / December 14th, 2013

Visakhapatnam lawyers’ commemorate original craftsman of the Indian Constitution

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Visakhapatnam :

With the state bifurcation issue prompting a demand for constitutional amendment, civil servant, diplomat and statesman Sir Benegal Narsing Rau, who made the first draft of the Indian Constitution, was commemorated by the city lawyers on his 60th death anniversary (November 30). Besides being the Prime Minister of Jammu & Kashmir princely state in British India, Rau was also a permanent judge of UN International Court of Justice.

The lawyers spoke about the constitutional functionalist who worked in the erstwhile Madras presidency, of which Vizag was a part, and was the key person behind drafting India’s Constitution besides BR Ambedkar and others.

Speaking at a meeting organised by the Forum of Legal Professionals (FLP) to mark the 60 death anniversary of the chief adviser to the Constituent Assembly, Prof Y Satyanarayana, director, Gitam Law University, said, “The Constitution of India is a unique document because of the craftsmanship of B N Rau and the vision of B R Ambedkar in securing social justice.”

“The services of B N Rau in drafting the Indian constitution and his sense of erudition were appreciated by India’s first president Babu Rajendra Prasad. Dr Ambedkar had also given the credit of drafting the constitution to B N Rau,” he added.

Speaking on the need for constitutional reforms, Dr Y Satyanarayana said that the process of bifurcation is still in its infancy and nothing much has been done and any unlawful action on the part of the central government would be struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional and illegal.

Presiding over the function, senior advocate and president of FLP Kuppili Muralidhar said, public audit and accountability is a must to ensure transparency in the political system. “The office of comptroller and auditor general must have fixed tenure of five years and age of retirement must be 65 years and states must also have auditor general on the lines of CAG,” he said.

Principal senior civil judge and secretary, district legal service authority, T Venugopal Rao stressed the need for creating legal awareness and said that regular laws, which are useful in day-to-day life must be assimilated by everyone. “The Constitution of India has unique features and credit for preparing such a great piece of document that has stood the test of time goes to the makers of Constitution like Sir B N Rau who as adviser to Constituent Assembly gave sound suggestions to make the Constitution a living document. Free legal aid to the poor under article 39A under, which the legal services authority is provided, freedom of speech and expression is enshrined under the Constitution is the result of efforts of the founding fathers of the our Constitution,” said Venugopal Rao.

source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Visakhapatnam> Death Anniversary / TNN / December 01st, 2013