Monthly Archives: March 2013

Devout in Hyderabad to pray for peace

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

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 Picture for representational purpose only. / Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:

Hyderabad’s Christian community is all set to conduct special prayers during the last week of the Lent season for peace in the city.

As part of Easter Mass celebrations, churches across the city have planned to conduct special services to pray for an end to the turbulence that has rocked the city after the February 21 blasts at Dilsukhnagar, in which 17 persons were killed.

“Though Easter is round the corner, the mood is still sombre. We have been holding special prayers for peace in the city for the last one week and will continue that till Easter,” said Sharon Merandez, a 32-year-old resident of Secunderabad adding, “The happenings in the city have saddened us and we only hope Easter will end all this.”

While the festival spirit is unlikely to be dampened, some members of the community say that it might lead to low-key celebrations this time around.

However, despite this, Christian families are gearing up largely for a family affair. “Our huge joint family is expected to get together on Sunday for prayers followed by a lunch,” said Sandra Davis adding, “From turkey to chicken to other special dishes, we cook it all at home as part of the Easter tradition. This year it is going to be much the same.”

source: http://www.DeccanChronicle.com / Home> News> Current Affairs  / DC / by Coreena Suares / March 23rd, 2013

Divine calling!

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Historical Links, Pre-Independence

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Artist Ramesh Gorjala, who hails from a family of Kalamkari artisans, is currently showcasing his collection of paintings based on mythological figures. Titled Aadi Anaadi, Ramesh has used his signature style of creating a main protagonist with smaller images built into them to create narrative sequences.

“I was greatly inspired by the temple atmosphere and the sculptures I would see as a young boy. Although there are many artists who paint mythological figures, I try to do it differently by incorporating innumerable figures within the outline of a Hanuman or Krishna, thus narrating different stories,” says the artist who uses acrylics on canvas.

As for painting in the Kalamkari style, he says that he started when he was in class seven. “My uncle and guru, Balaji Theertham, who is a National Award winner in Kalamkari, taught me the traditional techniques.

Later, my Bachelors of Fine Art course was an eye opener, where I learned more about art and its various forms and techniques,” he adds. As for the colour palette, he’s stuck to traditional rich colours such as red, green and gold.

When & Where: Till March 25, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda; March 26-April 10, India Fine Art Gallery, Tardeo

source: http://www.dnaindia.com / DNA / Home> Lifestyle> Report / by Sanaya Chavda, Place:Mumbai, Agency:DNA / Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Mahesh Babu To Endorse Electric Car

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Leaders

maheshbabuHF23mar2013Mahesh is not only the prince of Tollywood but he is also the prince of brand endorsements. It is heard that he has nearly a dozen products under his kitty for which he is the brand ambassador. And now it is heard that Mahesh might likely endorse another interesting product which has just hit the market.

This is an electric car which has been indigenously manufactured by Mahindra group. According to sources, talks are on with Mahesh and if all goes well then might endorse this in south India. The car is called ‘e20’ and it runs totally on battery charge. The stat says it can run for 100 kilometers after 5 hours of full charging.

It is heard that the Mahindra group is planning to market this electric car among the masses in a big way. As it is, the public is unable to bear the burden of petrol. This is the right time for an economy car which is pollution free. And who better than Mahesh to propagate it…

source: http://www.greatandhra.com / Home> Movies> Movie News / March 18th, 2013

Progress Software signs MoU with IIT-Hyderabad

Business & Economy, Science & Technology, World Opinion

Under the MoU, Progress supports academic incubation centres, internship programmes and tech talks

Progress Software, a Nasdaq-listed software company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, to promote innovation and product entrepreneurial skills amongst the students.

Under the MoU, Progress supports academic incubation centres, internship programmes and tech talks, which helps in growing a pool of skilled professionals. The objective is to engage fresh talent and make them industry ready.

“With this relationship with IIT-H, we aim to further promote relevant research projects, research oriented startups in the institute and enhance the innovation ecosystem through talks, lectures on product architectures and Progress technologies and if required, we shall also engage the institute’s faculty on a commissioned project,” Ramesh Loganathan, Progress Software vice president – products and Hyderabad centre head, stated in a release.

As part of the MoU, Progress will also provide students with a collaborative environment that offers a hands-on experience to develop real-world business solutions with their technology.

source: http://www.Business-Standard.com / Home> Companies> News> News / by BS Reporter / Chennai/Hyderabad / March 20th, 2013

India’s e-commerce flourishes in Guntur

Business & Economy

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Hyderabad: 

The next time you find a classy bluetooth headset with your friend from Guntur, do not be surprised as the district in Andhra Pradesh has highest number of e-commerce hubs in rural India.

That also makes AP the most tech-savvy state followed by Tamil Nadu, reveals ebay India Census 2012 that was released here on Wednesday. “Andhra Pradesh has seen a growth of about 80 per cent compared to last year,” said Vidmay Naini, head, retention marketing and global EasyBuy, ebay India.

The fifth edition of the Census 2012 on online shopping trends found that Delhi made maximum transactions in terms of value followed by Mumbai, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Chennai.

The survey revealed that on an average, every one minute a mobile accessory or a health or beauty product is bought while every two minutes a mobile handset, a kitchen product or a portable storage is shopped for online.

Mobile is growth driver for eBay

Mobile has been the growth driver for online shopping portal eBay, says a study. While online sales stood at $67 billion, mobile shopping accounted for $13 billion.

“Mobile is primarily driving our growth,” Naini said, adding that the “massification of e-commerce is happening.” The website has five million registered users and has witnessed 30 per cent growth compared to last year.

In terms of buying and selling, West Zone dominates e-commerce (38 per cent) followed by North Zone at 30 per cent and South zone at 26 per cent.

“Interestingly, South zone’s transactions mostly come from buying,” he said.

The Indian e-commerce market currently stands at $800 million and is set to go up to $2.5 billion by 2015.

The surge in women shoppers has pushed up sales in the lifestyle category whose contribution has gone up by 7 per cent over the last year.

While the online shopping trend is growing rapidly, Indian shoppers are also importing and exporting transforming into global shoppers.

Among the online brands, Samsung and Apple have managed to climb to the top slots relegating Sony and Nokia to the third and fourth position

followed by Sandisk, BlackBerry, Canon, Transcend and Micromax (the only Indian brand).tec

source: http://www.DeccanChronicle.com / Home> News> Business/Tech / DC  / by Tejaswini Pagadala /   March 21st, 2013

SISA brings in advance shoulder surgery techniques to Hyderabad

Science & Technology

Hyderabad based Sai Institute of Sports Injury & Arthroscopy (SISA) has brought in some of the advanced shoulder surgery techniques to Andhra Pradesh which may give a big relief to patients suffering from painful shoulder joint related problems in the state.

Three renowned shoulder surgery specialists, Dr Hannes Jonker from South Africa, Dr Raghuveer Reddy from SISA, Hyderabad and Dr Sachin Tapasvi from Pune demonstrated various advanced shoulder surgeries viz., Knotless Technology, Double row Technique and Reverse shoulder arthroplasty, which are all used to relieve patients from incapacitating and painful shoulder joint related problems.

Thanks to SISA for it has made available the much needed advanced technology and latest techniques in shoulder surgeries as this is going to give a big boost to serve especially patients from the sports and athletic community. The Knotless Technology, Double row technique & reverse shoulder arthroplasty are some of the most acclaimed latest shoulder surgeries techniques.

The ever increasing incidences of shoulder problems, in all age groups, have their origin in modern lifestyles. Due to the complex nature of the shoulder joint and lack of expertise in its management, patients were left to endure the pain and live with it. However, with SISA’s initiative it has given the much desired respite for all such silent sufferers by bringing in the most advanced techniques to Andhra Pradesh.

The new techniques now available for shoulder ailments, in the City at SISA, Shoulder Stabilisation Surgery with Knotless Technology is a technique used to repair repeated shoulder dislocations seen in young and those in productive age groups. This repair is done through an arthroscopy (key hole surgery). The technique permits speedy recovery and returning to their demanding work faster.

The Reverse shoulder arthroplasty technique addresses the irreparable rotator cuff tear with advanced stage shoulder arthritis in very elderly people. “Patients can now get their shoulder ailments rectified here in Hyderabad, by experts using the latest available techniques in shoulder joint management,” said Dr K Raghuveer Reddy, Shoulder & Knee Surgeon, SISA.

source: http://www.phramabiz.com / Home> Top News> Hospitals & Clinics / by PharmaBiz Bureau / Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Award for DRDO scientist

Leaders, Records, All, Science & Technology

Hyderabad :

G. Satheesh Reddy, associate director of Research Centre Imarat (RCI), here has been awarded the Biren Roy Space Science and Design Award-2012.

The scientist from the Defence Research and Development Organisation lab was awarded at the international conference on regional transport aircraft held on the eve of 64th annual general meeting of the Aeronautical Society of India, Hyderabad.

It was conferred in recognition of his contribution to navigation sciences and aerospace engineering in the country.

The award consists of a memento, certificate and a cash prize of Rs 20,000.

Satheesh Reddy was recently inducted as an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the US, according to a press release.

source: http://www.TheHinduBusinessLine.com / Home> News> Science / by The Hindu Bureau / Hyderabad, March 18th, 2013

Bangladesh naval ship at Visakhapatnam on a three-day visit

Business & Economy, World Opinion

Visakhapatnam, Mar 18 (PTI) :

Bangladeshi naval ship ‘BNS Gomati’ arrived here on a three-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. Commanded by Commander M Moinul Hassan, ‘BNS Gomati’ is a 1260-tonne ex-Royal Navy ‘Island’ class patrol vessel with a crew of about 100 personnel.

The ship, which arrived yesterday, was received here by officers and sailors of the Eastern Naval Command here. Commander Moinul Hassan called on Rear Admiral Ajit Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, earlier in the day.

During their stay here, the Bangladesh Navy personnel played a friendly volleyball match with the Eastern Fleet Team. Officers and crew of the ship are also scheduled to visit various places of interest in and around Visakhapatnam before departure on Wednesday, according to a Navy release here today.

PTI COR BA PAL SRE

source: http://www.moneycontrol.com / Home> News> Wire News / March 18th, 2013

Psychiatrist from Vijayawada bags Teacher’s Achievement Award

Records, All

City-based psychiatrist Vishal Indla has been conferred the prestigious Teacher’s Achievement Award for Young Achievers.

The award was given to Dr. Vishal at a glittering function in Mumbai along with other winners like Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, makemytrip CEO Deepak Kalra, Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna, Olympic medal winning wrestler Sushil Kumar and film director Ramesh Sippy. The awards were given to persons based on their achievements in different fields. Mr. Sippy was given a life time achievement award.

Addressing a press conference, Andhra Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Muttavarapu Murali Krishna said here on Wednesday that the award was an enormous achievement and a matter of pride for the people of Vijayawada.

Dr. Vishal said that he was shortlisted from numerous entries from across the country and then the jury picked him as the winner based on his personal achievements and his “efforts in promoting positive thinking and allaying the stigma associated with mentally ill”. Many of his programmes were reported in The Hindu .

source: http://www.TheHindu.com  / Home> In School / Vijayawada, March 15th, 2013

Vijayawada archers excel at Bangkok meet

Records, All, Sports

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A file photo of archer Jignas at a National Archery Championship. / The Hindu

19-year-old Jignas beats China’s He Ying 145-142 to win gold

City-based Volga Archery Academy archers erupted in joy as its senior archers did India proud at the first Asian Grand Prix championship that concluded at Bangkok by helping their country win men’s compound team gold and also the individual gold in the men’s compound segment.

Nineteen-year-old Ch. Jignas, academy’s favourite archer, who is working in Indian Army as Naik Subedar, grabbed the gold in the individual segment by defeating China’s He Ying by 145-142. He, along with Sandeep Kumar and Abhishek Varma clinched the team gold by outplaying Vietnam in the final.

“Jignas is gradually peaking and consistency is his forte. Recently he added a new setting – spiral ram – to his bow to improve his performance.

His Bangkok show clearly shows that he is on the right track,” said his mentor and chairman of the academy Ch. Satyanarayana. Jignas after his eight years of coaching stint, joined Indian Army and he is representing Services Sports Promotion Board in national events.

Jignas, out of 150, scored 144 (twice), 145 (twice) and 147 in the elimination rounds and garnered an impressive total of 687. “To achieve this level of scoring one should be blessed with extreme concentration and nerves of steel,” felt J. Rama Rao, compound coach and an Indian Railways archer.

Jignas, who was nurtured by late India coach Cherukuri Lenin, is a serious contender for a berth in the Indian team for the Asian Games to be held at Incheon (South Korea) in 2014.

Finishing eight in the individual segment was Ritul Chatterjee, a student of Satavahana College, who scored 139. “Ritul is going through rough weather. But he is made of sterner stuff and he will bounce back. Finishing eight in the Asia’s top 32 is not an east task,” felt Satyanarayana.

City archer Jyothi Surekha’s absence was felt as Indian’s women compound team bowed out in the quarterfinal. “Surekha was unable to take part in the Bangkok tourney as she was appearing for the intermediate exams. “She is the No.1 archer of India and her participation would have certainly helped India score more,” felt her father Surendra.

This talented trio of Vijayawada – Jignas, Surekha and Ritul – will be taking part in the national ranking tournament to be held at Jamshedpur from April 4 to 6 in which the Indian team for the future will be selected. “Along with the three, Apoorvasha Shinde who is ranked 13th in Indian women compound segment, will also contest for the slot in the Indian team,” said coach Rama Rao.

The Vijayawada academy also has talented youngsters like Sunendhu Roy, M. Chiranjeevi, Naveen, Bobba Akhil Chowdary, Jyostna, Omkar and Aveesh, who are training hard to don the Indian colours in the prestigious events like Asian Games and the Olympics.

source: http://www.TheHindu.com / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by J. R. Sridharan / March 18th, 2013