Monthly Archives: February 2012

Sania and Rodionova triumph in Pattaya

Sports

Sania Mirza and her Australian partner Anastasia Rodionova beat Haoching Chan and Yung-jan Chan of Chinese Taipei to win the women’s doubles event in Pattaya, Thailand, on Sunday.

This is Sania’s first title of the year and 13th WTA title. She had earlier reached the final of the mixed doubles and women’s doubles in the Australian Open.

The top seeds came back from a set down to win the title in a nervy super tie-break 3-6, 6-1, 10-8. The Indian-Australian pair won 68 per cent points on their first serve and took an hour and six minutes to dispose of their opponents.

In form: Sania Mirza bagged her first title of the year in Pattaya, Thailand, on Sunday

Earlier in the day, Slovakia’s Daniela Hantuchova successfully retained her singles title after beating fourth seed Russian Maria Kirilenko 6-7 (4- 7), 6-3, 6-3.

Third-seeded Hantuchova took three hours, 14 minutes to win her fifth career title, and first since winning in Thailand a year ago.

‘Even after I lost the first set, I kept fighting and never looked back. This is special for me,’ said Hantuchova, who defended a title for the first time.

Kirilenko had already spent more than nine hours on court just to get to the final, which was her first on the WTA Tour in nearly 16 months. She was a break up in the first set before eventually taking it on a tiebreaker when Hantuchova netted a backhand after one hour, 14 minutes.

Hantuchova hit back to take the second set after securing an early break before Kirilenko had treatment on court for a right hip injury. The Russian double-faulted to give Hantuchova the crucial break and a 5-3 lead in the deciding set.

Hantuchova closed out the win with help of two forehand winners down the line. Not wanting to break a winning routine, Hantuchova said she had eaten chicken fried rice and salad for the past seven days, and was looking forward to trying something different.

‘It could be a pizza or anything. I also kept eating the same thing in Indian Wells and I won.’

Her Russian opponent, world number 26 Kirilenko was playing in her 10th career final, and was hoping for her first title since she beat Samantha Stosur at Seoul in 2008.

source: http://www.DailyMail.co.uk / India / by MAIL TODAY Reporter / February 13th, 2012

High-security number plates soon

Business & Economy, Science & Technology

The transport department is gearing up to call for tenders for the high-security number plates following a Supreme Court order that the process should be complete before March 2012.

The transport department will be drawing up plans to implement the project. The issue was in cold storage for the last six months as it was found to be a costly proposition. While the court has set a deadline, the government might seek some more time.

An electronic chip would be installed in the number plate made of aluminium and coated with chrome.

The chip fixed in the plate would allow the officials to track the vehicle. The transport department will advise the vehicle owners to fix the high security number plates at the earliest. The number plate will also have Ashoka Chakra inscribed in the middle.

The project got delayed because of various problems. It was supposed to have been done as early as 2005.

“We have decided to hand over the responsibility of manufacturing and vending the high security number plates to APSRTC” said transport minister Botsa Satyanarayana.

The State Road Transport Authority will assist APSRTC in this regard, he stated.

Botsa Satyanarayana, at an earlier meeting, said the APSRTC wanted to provide the number plates at a cost of less than Rs.500 each.

The transport department will enforce the new number plates in the twin cities as a pilot project.

“The new number plates will display the chassis and engine number of the vehicle, apart from the registration number,” according to officials of RTA in Khairatabad.

“They will have a uniform serial number for the entire country and a unique hologram that cannot be duplicated.” The police and the transport department say that this would help prevent vehicle thefts and also enable tracking of stolen vehicles.

In Chandigarh, after the bids were finalised, it was decided that the number plate for a four-wheeler could be priced between Rs.400-500 as against Rs.1,000, and the ones for two-wheelers are expected to be available at around Rs.200, as against Rs.300 proposed earlier.

Satyanarayana said his department would issue a notification calling for fresh tenders from suppliers for high-security number plates (HSNP) in two or three days.

source:  http://www.postnoon.com / Home> City / by Srinivas. U. / February 13th, 2012

 

Cancer Awareness Program

Inspiration /Positive News and Features, Science & Technology, Uncategorized

Bala Vedhika, Kakinada has conducted a Cancer awareness program here on Saturday at Recharlapeta Municipal Corporation School in Kakinada.

Speaking on this, School Head Master, Mr. V.Lakshmi Narayana explained about the causes & symptoms for this dangerous disease. He stated that total 76 Lakhs people per year are being effected by Cancer disease in the country. He said that it can be prevented in the starting stage, so every one should be aware about the symptoms to identify the disease.

Mr. N.Balarama Krishna, Mr. T.Ratna Shekar, Mr. Rabbani, Sridevi, Karuna and others participated in the program.

source: http://www.inkakinada.com / February 05th, 2012

AP Govt making policies more industry-friendly, says CM

Business & Economy
Hyderabad, FEB. 9:

The Andhra Pradesh Government is making its policies more industry friendly, according to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the BioAsia 2012 here on Thursday, he said Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh had the best infrastructure in the country.

“Hyderabad has again become best destination for investments,” he said.

Dr J. Geetha Reddy, Minister for Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh said the State was emerging as a hub for “all kinds of businesses.”

Dr Krishna Ella, Managing Director, Bharat Biotech, requested the Government to set up a panel on pollution norms for the biotech industry.

Prof Tissa Vitarana, Senior Minister for Science and Technology, Sri Lanka, said biotechnology had potential to eradicate many diseases and was contributing to significantly to heathcare.

Investor-friendly: The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, presenting the Genome Valley Award at Bio-Asia in Hyderabad on Thursday to Mr Kevin Ali, President, Emerging Markets, Merck. At the right is Ms J. Geeta Reddy, Minister for Major Industries. — Photo: P. V. Sivaku / Business Line

Dr K.V. Raghavan, Vice-President, Federation of Asian Biotech Associations, said the Indian biotech industry had crossed over $3 billion in 2010-2011.

Referring to biotech industry growth the State, he said the Genome Valley near Hyderabad had over 100 biotech units.

The Chief Minister presented the Genome Valley Excellence Award to Dr Seth Berkley, Chief Executive Officer, GAVI Alliance, Geneva and Mr Kevin Ali, President, Emerging Markets, Merck, USA.

The three-day event is being attended by about 250 companies and delegates from 35 countries.

source: http://www.TheHinduBusinessLine.com / Industry & Economy> Economy / our Bureau / February 09th, 2012

 

MindTree to hire 4,000 freshers

Business & Economy

Bangalore-based, mid-sized IT solution provider, MindTree Limited, is planning to hire 4,000 fresh graduates in the next financial year.

“Last year, we have hired 1,800 graduates. We have a strong hiring plan to recruit 4,000 freshers for the coming year,” Subroto Bagchi, vice-chairman and gardener, told mediapersons here on Thursday.

The company has added 846 people in the third quarter of the current financial year, taking its total employee strength to 10,934.

Unveiling the company’s new centre in Hyderabad, Bagchi said, “The company has adopted a new model, called CPP (comparative pay package), for the employee appraisal. Under the new model, the right employee will get remuneration based on its job and performance comparing across other companies in the market.”

“According to Nasscom estimates, the IT industry is going to be doubled in size by 2020 from the current $100 billion. We are preparing ourselves by expanding our employee-base to meet the demand,” he said.

The Hyderabad centre, spread across 43,250 sft, employees 500 professionals, said Siva Vajjhala, vice-president (data and analytics solutions) and location head (Hyderabad).

The company has reported a two-fold jump in net profit to Rs 60.6 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2011, as compared with Rs 30.5 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenues grew 35 per cent to Rs 519.7 crore during the reporting quarter from Rs 384.8 crore in the same period a year ago.

source: http://www.Business-Standard.com / Home> Companies & Industry /  BS Reporter / Chennai,Hyderabad / February 10th, 2012

IIL developing vaccine for Chikungunya

Science & Technology

Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board, is developing a vaccine for Chikungunya.

“Currently, no vaccine is available for Chikungunya anywhere in the world. IIL is developing a vaccine for this disease using a virus strain isolated by a laboratory in the US,” KV Balasubramaniam, managing director of IIL, said in a press release on Thursday.

For the for the first time in the country, IIL is also developing a live vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) infection, by producing the virus in cell culture, instead of using mouse brain for growing the virus. The inactivated JEV vaccine is thus a safer one, he added.

Right now, both the vaccines are undergoing pre-clinical toxicology studies.

During the outbreak in 2006, over 7,4000 cases of Chikungunya were reported in Tamil Nadu and Orissa alone.

And, mortality is high for JEV infection too. In 2011, Uttar Pradesh reported over 5,000 cases of JEV with 376 deaths.

“We are expecting to enter human trials in the next six to 12 months and commercialise within 24-36 months. Once approved, the company intends to manufacture these products at its facility that is being constructed in Karakapatla on the outskirts of Hyderabad,” said Ramesh Mathur, general manager (research and development).

With the mission of making biotechnology in healthcare affordable and accessible, IIL hopes to market these vaccines at highly affordable prices, the release said.

Indian Immunologicals is involved in research and development of conventional vaccines and new recombinant vaccines for infectious bacterial and viral diseases.

The company has several vaccines at various stages of development in its pipeline, the company said in the release.

source: http://www.Business-Standard.com / Home> Companies & Industry /  BS Reporter / Chennai,Hyderabad / February 10th, 2012

 

 

23 years of the IIA Awards. 100 years of the Capital

Business & Economy, Leaders, Sports

On Sunday, February 5th, well over eighteen hundredArchitects, Builders, Creative Professionals, Designers, Professors, Public Luminaries, Researchers, and the notable Alumni of reputed institutes from across India, convened at the historic Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi, to celebrate theselection and presentation of the IIA Awards 2011.Commemorating the centenary of the Capital, this year the coveted annual ‘IIA Awards 2011’ saluted the political and cultural city of Delhi, on completing 100 years of its re-emergence as modern India’s capital.

Masterfully shaped to celebrate the huge achievements that are being made by the field of architecture across the country, the IIA Awards recognised the great strides being made in the industry, with the objective to honour and spur on innovations and new levels of excellence in the Architecture industry.

The Awards were well attended by a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of architecture. The evening commenced with a welcome reception, after which guests moved to the central auditorium for the main event. The introductory speech was followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp. The Welcome Address was then followed by the release of the IIA Awards-2011 Jury Report. In his address, the IIA President summarized the magnitude of the event thus: “This is an evening of recognition and celebration of the most imaginative and resourceful architectural projects and their master craftsmen across the country.” The Commemorative Publication was then released.

The Chief Guest of the IIA Awards ceremony, the Hon’ble Minister of Urban Development Sh. Kamal Nath addressed the august audience. Minister also announced that  IIA representative will be in the committee looking in to the revision in the master plan of Delhi & government will take assistance of IIA in formulating the development policies of the Urban Development Ministry.

Over to the awards ceremony… The jury panel which consisted of highly respected architects and experts, had pre-judged each of the awards nominations on their merit and impact. The award presentation ceremony recognised and rewarded the success and creativity of the industry’s most impressive projects or architectural works of art, leading architects and designers for innovative concepts, initiatives and design excellence.

The winners in various categories include Ar. Sanjay Bhardwaj, Ar.Sonali Rastogi and Ar. Manit Rastogi, New Delhi, in Residential category. Ar. Sonali Rastogi, Ar.Manit Rastogi and Ar. Sanjay Bhardwaj, New Delhi, in Public category. Ar. V. Narasimhan and Ar. Ravindra Kumar in Interior category. Ar. Jitendra Mehta in Landscape Design category. Ar. K. S. Anantha Krishna in Research category.

For the first time in the history of IIA Awards, eight eminent architects were inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ for their lifetime achievements.  The inaugural Hall of Fame inductees are Ar. Raj Rewal, Ar. M.R. Agnihotri, Ar. Ajoy Choudhury, Ar. Ram Sharma, Ar. C.N. Raghvendran (Padmashree), Ar.M.M Rana (Padmashree), Ar. A.R Bhalla (Padmashree),and Ar. Balbir Verma

Business done, the evening culminated in a spectacular live musical by Babla Mehta. The musical extravaganza further rendered the awards ceremony into a memorable event; compelling the audience to relive the magical melodies of the 50s and 60s. Renowned for his striking vocal similarity to the legendary Mukesh, Babla Mehta’s musical career spans more than 250 hit songs of Mukesh, compiled in 10 solo albums, besides 6 duet albums and concerts around the world.

Mr. Abhaya Shankar, MD, Hyderabad Industry Ltd. said “The IIA Awards 2011 was a truly dynamic event; perfectly organized in a stunning location, and provided excellent networking opportunities to fellow professionals. The world-class entertainment, combined with the enthusiasm of proud award winners and finalists alike made it a night that everyone is going to remember for a very long time. ”

Mr. Manoj Dhar, Business Head, FlowGuard said “The IIA has proved its capabilities in delivering a mammoth task like the IIA Awards in style! The setting was awesome and the entertainment amazing. The IIA Awards has become an important industry event, in terms of recognition and celebrations of the principles of Architecture and I look forward to next year’s edition.”

source: http://www.GroundReport.com / News> Business / by Rokesh Adikesavan / February 08th, 2012

 

Fusion 2012, Rise Group of Institutions, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education

A much awaited annual tech-fest conducted by the Faculty & Students of RISE GROUPS to celebrate technology at its zenith. A platform where we can challenge the unchallenged. The outcome of this concept can be very lucrative and one realizes it in Fusion-2012. This technical extravaganza put together by the students of RISE GROUPS is scheduled to kick off in February 2012.

Event Name

Fusion 2012

Event Start Date

24th February 2012

Event End Date
25th February 2012
Event Website

http://www.risegroup.edu.in/events/

Event Institute

Rise Group of Institutions, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh

Event List
Paper Presentation
Poster Presentation
Movie Making
Quiz
Spot Events
Event Contact Details

M.Vinod Babu ( 94902 48582)
V. Hari Kishore ( 97031 44778)

source: http://www.fests.engineer.com / February 07th, 2012

Celon Labs launches Healon

Business & Economy, Science & Technology

Hyderabad, Feb 6 :

Hyderabad-based Celon Laboratories Limited, a fully integrated specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the launch of its fifth division ‘Healon’.

Healon is a multispecialty division with robust product basket comprising antibiotics, pain management, astro- intestinal, cough and cold and nutraceuticals, a company release said here today.

The release aid the new division targets to achieve a part of Rs 2,500 crore market existing in India by adding around 1,000 people to its field force.

With this foray, the company envisages a turnover of Rs 250 crore by the end of FY 2013, the release said.

(UNI)

source: http://www.NewKerala.com / Home> News> Pharmaceutical-News / February 06th, 2012

 

Mahesh Babu is 5th most desirable man in India

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Inspiration /Positive News and Features, Uncategorized

New Delhi, Feb 6 (TruthDive):

Mahesh Babu has been voted as the 5th Most Desirable Man in India in a nationwide poll conducted by Times of India. Keep going Mahesh!

Mahesh Babu was the only Star from Tollywood who found the place in this National list which is majorly populated by Bollywood and Kollywood Stars.

India’s well reputed Times Network has conducted an opinion poll in India to find the Times Fabulous 50 Most Desirable Men & 50 Most Desirable Women of 2010.

This list will be decided based on the most desired, beautiful, sexy, successful and popular personalities in India through Online voting to set the DQ (Desirability Quotient) which ended on December 31 on which nearly 3 Lakhs people voted for their Fab.

Mahesh Babu was one among the three Telugu actors who were short-listed among the Top 50 list. The other two were Rana Daggubati and Siddharth.

Mahesh Babu is on a new high post two blockbusters – Dookudu and Businessman. Moreover, his brand value has increased manifold over the past couple of years. Now with him being ranked among the most popular actors in the country, it is yet another proof of his charismatic appeal and massive fan following. He has scaled the ladder from 12th position last year to fifth spot this year. Great going Mahesh!

With seeing a good improvement in the most desirable man status, the prince of Tollywood has set a new goal and has begun.

Well, it is heard that Mahesh’s next target is to bag the National Award. Apparently, he has seen enough with the likes of ‘Pokiri’ and ‘Businessman’. While the commercial string of flicks still continues, reports say Mahesh wants to get into the league of performers and prove his mettle as an actor.

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is next to Mahesh Babu in the placing.

New entrant Daggupati Rana of Tollywood is in the 20th place,

source: http://www.TruthDive.com / Entertainment> Exclusive> News / by Kanchana Devi / February 06th, 2012