Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Healthy Bangaloreans might go extinct by 2020
Healthy Bangaloreans might go extinct by 2020
K Shiva KumarFirst Published : 26 Nov 2008 for ExpressBuzz
MYSORE: Bangalore will not have any healthy people left in 15 years if the government fails to arrest soaring pollution levels in both urban and rural levels. This grim warning came from Vision Group 2020, a panel comprising of eminent personalities from the state, constituted for making Karnataka a developed state.
In a meeting held in Mysore to devise a New Industrial Policy for the state, representatives from the Vision Group observed that the pollution levels and congestions posed a threat to people even in residential areas which house more than 8,000 small scale industries (SSIs).
Criticising successive governments for failing to shift the SSIs out of the city in a phased manner, the group said that the situation would further worsen as there are already 1.5 lakh SSIs in Bangalore alone.The majority of SSIs located at Ramaiah Industrial area, Jaibharathi, Maruthi, Kamakshi Palya, Peenya industrial area, Hosur Road, K R Puram, Yelahanka and Mysore road are into plating, chemical toning and hard-crome plating. Efforts to shift these hazardous industries have repeatedly failed. The group said that the Industries and Commerce department, Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board and Karnataka State Small Industries Devlopment Corporation should take the blame for this mess as they were supposed to acquire land for shifting the red-category SSIs working in residential areas.
Air pollution levels have also hit alarming levels. Pollution levels are said to be at a record high at Mysore Road. According to pollution board authorities, the Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) is 305 microgram against a minimum of 140.
Speaking at the meet, former president of Peenya Industrial Association (PIA) A Padmanabha said that many of the industrial areas have no common effluent treatment plants, green belt or buffer zones. He asked the government identify suitable land and shift SSIs out of residential area in phased manner providing suitable land at subsidised rates.
The Vision Group, taking note of alarming situation, said that its immediate aim is to create buffer zones to demark both residential and industrial areas and acquire land to bring down pollution and vehicular traffic pressure inside the city.
K Shiva KumarFirst Published : 26 Nov 2008 for ExpressBuzz
MYSORE: Bangalore will not have any healthy people left in 15 years if the government fails to arrest soaring pollution levels in both urban and rural levels. This grim warning came from Vision Group 2020, a panel comprising of eminent personalities from the state, constituted for making Karnataka a developed state.
In a meeting held in Mysore to devise a New Industrial Policy for the state, representatives from the Vision Group observed that the pollution levels and congestions posed a threat to people even in residential areas which house more than 8,000 small scale industries (SSIs).
Criticising successive governments for failing to shift the SSIs out of the city in a phased manner, the group said that the situation would further worsen as there are already 1.5 lakh SSIs in Bangalore alone.The majority of SSIs located at Ramaiah Industrial area, Jaibharathi, Maruthi, Kamakshi Palya, Peenya industrial area, Hosur Road, K R Puram, Yelahanka and Mysore road are into plating, chemical toning and hard-crome plating. Efforts to shift these hazardous industries have repeatedly failed. The group said that the Industries and Commerce department, Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board and Karnataka State Small Industries Devlopment Corporation should take the blame for this mess as they were supposed to acquire land for shifting the red-category SSIs working in residential areas.
Air pollution levels have also hit alarming levels. Pollution levels are said to be at a record high at Mysore Road. According to pollution board authorities, the Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) is 305 microgram against a minimum of 140.
Speaking at the meet, former president of Peenya Industrial Association (PIA) A Padmanabha said that many of the industrial areas have no common effluent treatment plants, green belt or buffer zones. He asked the government identify suitable land and shift SSIs out of residential area in phased manner providing suitable land at subsidised rates.
The Vision Group, taking note of alarming situation, said that its immediate aim is to create buffer zones to demark both residential and industrial areas and acquire land to bring down pollution and vehicular traffic pressure inside the city.
Photo Speaks - Getting ready for the 37th UAE National Day
Photo Speaks - Getting ready for the 37th UAE National Day
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
List your blogs at Indian Bloggers Nest
Dear Blogger,
List your blogs at Indian Bloggers Nest. It is a great pleasure in inviting all my fellow bloggers of Indian origin to submit their blog links at Indian Bloggers Nest.
http://www.indianbloggersnest.blogspot.com/
Indian Bloggers Nest, is created as a virtual place to list blogs created by Indians based in India and abroad. Once you submit your blog URL here, your blog will be categorised and listed to give it maximum visits to successfully meet the objective you created it.
To get your blog listed here, please send your blog URL to team1dubai@gmail.com and also a short profile with the following details:
URL of your blog:
Your Name:
Location:
Category/topics :
Blogger since:
E-mail:
Contact Address:
Contact Phone:
This is also an initiative to form an online gathering of creative minds. Therefore it is absolutely necessary to update the above information while and before we upload your blog URL to the Indian Bloggers Nest listing. Also, at no time blogs with un-ethical or adult content will be listed.
Thank you and hope to see you soon. Feel free to list or link my blogs to your site, if you find them interesting.
Regards,
Ramesh Menon
E-mail: team1dubai@gmail.com
List your blogs at Indian Bloggers Nest. It is a great pleasure in inviting all my fellow bloggers of Indian origin to submit their blog links at Indian Bloggers Nest.
http://www.indianbloggersnest.blogspot.com/
Indian Bloggers Nest, is created as a virtual place to list blogs created by Indians based in India and abroad. Once you submit your blog URL here, your blog will be categorised and listed to give it maximum visits to successfully meet the objective you created it.
To get your blog listed here, please send your blog URL to team1dubai@gmail.com and also a short profile with the following details:
URL of your blog:
Your Name:
Location:
Category/topics :
Blogger since:
E-mail:
Contact Address:
Contact Phone:
This is also an initiative to form an online gathering of creative minds. Therefore it is absolutely necessary to update the above information while and before we upload your blog URL to the Indian Bloggers Nest listing. Also, at no time blogs with un-ethical or adult content will be listed.
Thank you and hope to see you soon. Feel free to list or link my blogs to your site, if you find them interesting.
Regards,
Ramesh Menon
E-mail: team1dubai@gmail.com
Monday, 24 November 2008
One-day Workshop in Painting
One-day Workshop in Painting
Yuvakalasahithy is organizing a free One-day Workshop in Painting for students of all ages. Since this is a highly creative workshop, it will only be open to students with a basic knowledge of art and who have an aptitude for painting and drawing. The workshop will include live demonstration and in-depth training by renowned artist Mr. Pramod Kumar.
Entry forms have to be taken and confirmation of participation have to be made at least two days before the event by contacting Mr. Sunilraj on 050-4978 520.
We look forward to your active participation and total support for this creative event.
Place: Emirates National School, Sharjah
Date: 2nd December 2008
Time: 9 am onwards
Yuvakalasahithy is organizing a free One-day Workshop in Painting for students of all ages. Since this is a highly creative workshop, it will only be open to students with a basic knowledge of art and who have an aptitude for painting and drawing. The workshop will include live demonstration and in-depth training by renowned artist Mr. Pramod Kumar.
Entry forms have to be taken and confirmation of participation have to be made at least two days before the event by contacting Mr. Sunilraj on 050-4978 520.
We look forward to your active participation and total support for this creative event.
Place: Emirates National School, Sharjah
Date: 2nd December 2008
Time: 9 am onwards
Look what happens if you visit Bengaluru
Watching the final moments of yesterday's match was really intersting to see the way M S Dhoni riding on his success once again. It was not just the stroke of success but also planning and execution. The way the England batters were hitting, it was smooth run up towards their first outing. But, our bowlers continuously changed the line and length and brought in variations mixed with off and wide balls to tempt them to strokes, edges and catches. In the scheme of things, the better captaincy prevailed. Once again, this bring forward my favorite topic - do you foresee a comeback for our boy Sreesanthan to the new look team (in style too - look at Ishant!). I doubt very much so, unless and otherwise, all the gods together do some miracles for the prayers and offerings he and his family are doing. It also bring me the question of the disciplined approach which Dhoni is propagating on the field and outside - and whether will he (Sreesanth) ever fit in to the scope of this new execution plan and team.Interestingly, I was looking at a new section Malayala Manorama has started yesterday - Manorama Newsmaker 2008 - and projecting Sreesanth as one of the contestant amongst sports personalities from Kerala. What has he done after the IPL series last year to be in the news. Of course in a negative way - lot. But, why not give others who really contributed for Kerala Sports and deny them a chance? Even from Cricket, there were more than one good players and performances during the year 2008 which made all Keralaites proud. I couldn't resist writing to them and eagerly waiting for the after effects of it. Let us see if they continue with him or add one more celebrity - Sabareenath to this list. Of course, he too deserve to get a chance. And if more space, Chandramathi too - for all the support and efficiency to escape for such a long time.
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Interactive session with Educationist from Amritha Viswavidyapeetom at KSC Abu Dhabi
Interactive session with Educationist from Amritha Viswavidyapeetom at KSC Abu Dhabi
Prof. C. Parameshwaran - DEAN, AMRITHA VISWAVIDYAPEETOM, will be interacting with students and parents seeking higher education for professional courses - MBBS, ENGG.,MBA, MCA, MCOM ETC.. at their colleges in KOCHI, KOLLAM, BANGALORE, COIMBATORE.
Venue: KSC
DATE: TODAY - 23 NOV.'08
Time :8-10 PM
Prof. C. Parameshwaran - DEAN, AMRITHA VISWAVIDYAPEETOM, will be interacting with students and parents seeking higher education for professional courses - MBBS, ENGG.,MBA, MCA, MCOM ETC.. at their colleges in KOCHI, KOLLAM, BANGALORE, COIMBATORE.
Venue: KSC
DATE: TODAY - 23 NOV.'08
Time :8-10 PM
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Sruthilaya Life Time Achievement Award for Sri M G Radhakrishnan
Sruthilaya Life Time Achievement Award for Sri M G Radhakrishnan
Friday, 21st November 2008 at Al Nasr Leisureland Dubai.
Sri M G Radhakrishnan receiving SRUTHILAYA LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at Al Nasr Leisureland Dubai on Friday, 21st November 2008.
Sri M G Radhakrishnan and Smt Omanakutty Teacher on stage
Smt Omanakutty Teacher on stage expressing Sri M G Radhakrishnan's contribution to the Music world
Sri Venugopal on stage expressing Sri M G Radhakrishnan's contribution to the Music world
M G Radhakrishnan speaking after receiving the Sruthilaya Life Time Achievement Award.
Sri Vijayakumar being felicitated
Sri M G Radhakrishnan and Smt Omanakutty Teacher on stage
G Venugopal being felicitated
Ravishankar being felicitated
Vrinda Menon being felicitated
Anand being felicitated
Roopa
Ranga pooja by Prem & team
Ranga pooja by Prem & team
Anand Narayanan
Ravishankar
Roopa
Vrinda Menon
Ravi Shankar and Vrinda Menon
Al Nasr Leisureland Dubai
Short video of this programme will be updated at www.q4music.blogspot.com
Ramesh Menon
21112008
Friday, 21st November 2008 at Al Nasr Leisureland Dubai.
Sri M G Radhakrishnan receiving SRUTHILAYA LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at Al Nasr Leisureland Dubai on Friday, 21st November 2008.
Sri M G Radhakrishnan and Smt Omanakutty Teacher on stage
Smt Omanakutty Teacher on stage expressing Sri M G Radhakrishnan's contribution to the Music world
Sri Venugopal on stage expressing Sri M G Radhakrishnan's contribution to the Music world
M G Radhakrishnan speaking after receiving the Sruthilaya Life Time Achievement Award.
Sri Vijayakumar being felicitated
Sri M G Radhakrishnan and Smt Omanakutty Teacher on stage
G Venugopal being felicitated
Ravishankar being felicitated
Vrinda Menon being felicitated
Anand being felicitated
Roopa
Ranga pooja by Prem & team
Ranga pooja by Prem & team
Anand Narayanan
Ravishankar
Roopa
Vrinda Menon
Ravi Shankar and Vrinda Menon
Al Nasr Leisureland Dubai
Short video of this programme will be updated at www.q4music.blogspot.com
Ramesh Menon
21112008
Friday, 21 November 2008
Soorya India Festival at Abu Dhabi - Instrumental Fusion
Soorya India Festival at Abu Dhabi - Instrumental Fusion
Held at Abu Dhabi Indian School Auditorium, Thursday, 20th November 2008
More uploads of the programme happening at www.team1dubai.blogspot.com and www.q4music.blogpsot.com .
Thanks to UAE Exchange for bringing out this excellent programme to the lovers of Performing Arts in Abu Dhabi.
Held at Abu Dhabi Indian School Auditorium, Thursday, 20th November 2008
More uploads of the programme happening at www.team1dubai.blogspot.com and www.q4music.blogpsot.com .
Thanks to UAE Exchange for bringing out this excellent programme to the lovers of Performing Arts in Abu Dhabi.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
One Laptop per child comes to India
One Laptop per child comes to India
New Delhi, Nov 18: Gifting India's 110 million 6-to-12-year-olds a laptop each is the goal of a campaign launched in New Delhi this evening by a global group called 'one laptop per child.' ''For India, we are starting this programme from today,'' OLPC India spokesman Satish Jha told journalists as he spelt out the campaign's 'Give One Get One' sales pitch.
The idea, he said, was to let consumers pay $400-- roughly Rs 20,000-- and get a specially built-- robust, rugged, dust proof, water proof, sun friendly-- laptop while another is sent to a needy child.
The purpose was to give kids a machine that won't stop working no matter someone spills coffee on it or drops it to the floor, he said.
''If you can't get the child to the classroom, let the classroom go to him,'' said Jha. ''At a very small cost, you can place an advanced classroom in the hands of every single child in India.
''We plan to distribute three million XOs in India in the first year of its operations and aim to reach all needy children in India over the next five years,'' said Jha.
He said the laptop dubbed XO was developed by the founder of Media Lab, a department within the School of Architecture and Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The 'Give One Get One' - G1G1 - programme put together by former MIT professor Nicholas Negroponte was initiated in the US around September 2007.
XO combines the functionalities of a conventional PC or a laptop along with making it child friendly with a slew of applications designed to encourage interactive learning.
It consumes only 1 watt of power and works as a dual-boot system, running both open source and Microsoft applications with internet connectivity options, he said.
New Delhi, Nov 18: Gifting India's 110 million 6-to-12-year-olds a laptop each is the goal of a campaign launched in New Delhi this evening by a global group called 'one laptop per child.' ''For India, we are starting this programme from today,'' OLPC India spokesman Satish Jha told journalists as he spelt out the campaign's 'Give One Get One' sales pitch.
The idea, he said, was to let consumers pay $400-- roughly Rs 20,000-- and get a specially built-- robust, rugged, dust proof, water proof, sun friendly-- laptop while another is sent to a needy child.
The purpose was to give kids a machine that won't stop working no matter someone spills coffee on it or drops it to the floor, he said.
''If you can't get the child to the classroom, let the classroom go to him,'' said Jha. ''At a very small cost, you can place an advanced classroom in the hands of every single child in India.
''We plan to distribute three million XOs in India in the first year of its operations and aim to reach all needy children in India over the next five years,'' said Jha.
He said the laptop dubbed XO was developed by the founder of Media Lab, a department within the School of Architecture and Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The 'Give One Get One' - G1G1 - programme put together by former MIT professor Nicholas Negroponte was initiated in the US around September 2007.
XO combines the functionalities of a conventional PC or a laptop along with making it child friendly with a slew of applications designed to encourage interactive learning.
It consumes only 1 watt of power and works as a dual-boot system, running both open source and Microsoft applications with internet connectivity options, he said.
Certificate Course in Urudu
Certificate Course in Urudu
Nov 15 : Arjun Singh Centre for Distance and Open Learning, Jamia Millia Islamia University is conducting one year course in Urudu language through Hindi or English Medium.
Admissions are open throughout the year. Enrolment fee for those within India is Rs.100/-. No tuition fee is charged for the course.
Admission form and Prospectus can be had from the Honorary Director, Urudu Correspondence Course, Arjun Singh Centre for Distance & Open Learning, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 25, by sending a Self- addressed cover of size 24x12 cm with stamps worth Rs.10/- affixed on it.
Admission form can also be downloaded from http://www.jmi.nic.in/FHum/Uccform.pdf.
The filled up form has to be submitted with a Postal Order or a Bank Draft of Rs. 100/- (Rs. Hundred only) for Indian Nationals, addressed to ‘JAMIA MILLIA ISLAIMA, NEW DELHI’.
For more details, visit http://www.jmi.nic.in/cdol/Uccform.pdf
Nov 15 : Arjun Singh Centre for Distance and Open Learning, Jamia Millia Islamia University is conducting one year course in Urudu language through Hindi or English Medium.
Admissions are open throughout the year. Enrolment fee for those within India is Rs.100/-. No tuition fee is charged for the course.
Admission form and Prospectus can be had from the Honorary Director, Urudu Correspondence Course, Arjun Singh Centre for Distance & Open Learning, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 25, by sending a Self- addressed cover of size 24x12 cm with stamps worth Rs.10/- affixed on it.
Admission form can also be downloaded from http://www.jmi.nic.in/FHum/Uccform.pdf.
The filled up form has to be submitted with a Postal Order or a Bank Draft of Rs. 100/- (Rs. Hundred only) for Indian Nationals, addressed to ‘JAMIA MILLIA ISLAIMA, NEW DELHI’.
For more details, visit http://www.jmi.nic.in/cdol/Uccform.pdf
Website on free software inaugurated
Website on free software inaugurated
Minister M. Vijayakumar inaugurating the website of the ‘Free Software Free Society’ international conference.
Express News Service 14 Nov 2008 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
Minister M. Vijayakumar inaugurated the website of the upcoming international conference ‘Free Software, Free Society’, here on Thursday.
The website www.fsfs.in will provide details of the conference.
The conference is being organised by the State Government jointly with free software community here from December 9 to 11. The conference will bring together the practitioners of free software from across the world. Free Software movement founder Richard M. Stallman, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, Free Software legal expert Eben Moglen and Venezuelan former Minister of Planning Prof Felipe Perez Martin are some of the dignitaries expected to participate. The conference is expected to be one of the largest technological conferences held in Kerala. Talks on various free software technologies will also be conducted.
Minister M. Vijayakumar inaugurating the website of the ‘Free Software Free Society’ international conference.
Express News Service 14 Nov 2008 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
Minister M. Vijayakumar inaugurated the website of the upcoming international conference ‘Free Software, Free Society’, here on Thursday.
The website www.fsfs.in will provide details of the conference.
The conference is being organised by the State Government jointly with free software community here from December 9 to 11. The conference will bring together the practitioners of free software from across the world. Free Software movement founder Richard M. Stallman, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, Free Software legal expert Eben Moglen and Venezuelan former Minister of Planning Prof Felipe Perez Martin are some of the dignitaries expected to participate. The conference is expected to be one of the largest technological conferences held in Kerala. Talks on various free software technologies will also be conducted.
Awareness campaign on unsafe injections
Awareness campaign on unsafe injections
Express News Service First Published : 19 Nov 2008 03:15:00 AM IST KOCHI:
SafePoint Trust, a UK-based charity organisation, has launched an intensive campaign to inform the next generation by raising awareness on the dangers of unsafe injections.
The unique multi-pronged media-blitz will have a gamut of communication tools like public awareness messages, films on television and in cinema halls, radio spots and leaflets. The campaign in Kerala which started on Sunday will conclude on Thursday.
Paul Mallins, an independent consultant in Injection Safety and Emergency Response, told reporters here that the campaign in India was unique in many ways as it was comprehensive, tactical and highly visible. The total amount spend for the campaign in India was 7 lakh Euros.
The organisation will be airing a 3-minute film three to four times a day in over 300 cinema halls across the country.
A television commercial of one minute and 30 seconds will also be broadcast on the leading channels and 160 primary radio stations have been booked to broadcast the awareness spots.
The aim of this campaign is to give the next generation a chance, empower them, give them a voice and ensure that all injections are administered safely.
A report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveal that 50 percent of all the injections in the developed world are unsafe which would mean that they are performed with reused or non-sterile equipment.
It is unfortunate that at the all-India level, three fourths of the total number of injections delivered are administered with plastic syringes.
Disability helpline launched
Disability helpline launched
Express News Service First Published : 18 Nov 2008 03:53:00 AM IST CHENNAI:
With the launch of a 24 hour Disability Helpline at the State Resource cum Training Centre, K.K Nagar here on Monday, all kinds of disability related information is now just a call away with the launch.
You can dial 24744737or 24745233 seeking any information on disability and related issues. This call centre facility is available on all working days during working hours. There is a call agent who will give detailed answers on specific queries.
One can get information either in Tamil or English.
This line has been established by the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Hearing Handicapped (AYJ NIHH), Mumabai in the premises of the State Resource Cum Training Centre, K.K.Nagar.
Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare told a press conference that the Disability Helpline would be similar to the Child Helpline.
Meenakshi Rajagopal, Principal Secretary, State Commissioner for the Disabled said that the Disability Line would provide information about different types of disabilities, diagnosis and intervention strategies, diagnostic and therapy centres, educational opportunities, special employment and government schemes. It would also provide information on the vocational training, job opportunities, special employment exchanges, prevention and management of disabilities and other issues.
Express News Service First Published : 18 Nov 2008 03:53:00 AM IST CHENNAI:
With the launch of a 24 hour Disability Helpline at the State Resource cum Training Centre, K.K Nagar here on Monday, all kinds of disability related information is now just a call away with the launch.
You can dial 24744737or 24745233 seeking any information on disability and related issues. This call centre facility is available on all working days during working hours. There is a call agent who will give detailed answers on specific queries.
One can get information either in Tamil or English.
This line has been established by the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Hearing Handicapped (AYJ NIHH), Mumabai in the premises of the State Resource Cum Training Centre, K.K.Nagar.
Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare told a press conference that the Disability Helpline would be similar to the Child Helpline.
Meenakshi Rajagopal, Principal Secretary, State Commissioner for the Disabled said that the Disability Line would provide information about different types of disabilities, diagnosis and intervention strategies, diagnostic and therapy centres, educational opportunities, special employment and government schemes. It would also provide information on the vocational training, job opportunities, special employment exchanges, prevention and management of disabilities and other issues.
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