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400 companies from South Asia will visit Feria Valencia in Spain October 30, 2012 400 companies from South Asia will visit Feria Valencia in Spain South Asian fashion, art and culture FROM THURSDAY 14 UNTILL SUNDAY 17, FEBRUARY – FERIA VALENCIA Southern Asia arrives in Spain! More than 400 companies from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Dubai will participate in the South Asia Trade Fair 2013 (SATF) between Thursday 14 and Sunday 17, February, at Feria Valencia. 10,000 square meters of the largest fair grounds in Spain will bring together the latest fashion trends, art and culture from Southern Asia. This will be the first commercial fair of its kind in Europe where 25,000 visitors are expected to attend the event. Thursday and Friday are reserved for professional visitors whilst during the weekend, between 9:00 am and 7:30 pm, exhibitors will be able to show their products to the general public. Professional visitors can b

Russian vessel missing

 Russian vessel with 11 crewmembers went missing in the Sea of Okhotsk on Sunday, the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Sea Rescue Coordination Center reported. “The Amurskoye motor ship disappeared three hours ago after sending a distress signal. We are currently searching for the ship but have so far failed to find it,” the rescue center said. “An emergency beacon was activated. Probably, it simply fell over the board. That is why, we can’t yet say that the ship has sunk,” the rescue center said. The emergency beacon sent a signal at 08:15 a.m. Moscow time (05:15 GMT) near the Shantar islands in the southwestern portion of the Sea of Okhotsk. The tanker Novik, which arrived at the scene of the beacon’s distress call, did not discover the vessel, a source in law-enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti. The search and rescue operation is complicated by a severe storm at the scene of a possible shipwreck.
Ukrainians, Head to the Polls 15:43  28/10/2012 KIEV, October 28  Despite the broken promises of the Orange Revolution, rampant corruption and the ever-shifting allegiances that have marked Ukrainian politics in recent years, Ukrainian voters appear resilient and ready to vote in today’s parliamentary elections. The election, in which the ruling Party of Regions will seek to maintain its parliamentary majority amid plummeting support in recent months, represents the first test at the polls for President Viktor Yanukovych and his party. Yanukovych has come under criticism both at home and abroad for his jailing of  former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko , his chief rival, for seven years for negotiating an allegedly unfavorable gas contract with Russia in 2009. Critics, particularly the West and human rights activists, have also slammed what they call his undemocratic consolidation of power, placing family members at top government spots, limiting media f

Wen rejects reports of NYT

Lawyers for Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao’s family have rejected as untrue reports of the family’s “extraordinary hidden riches,” Hong Kong media said on Sunday. The New York Times reported on Friday, citing analysis of corporate and regulatory records, that many relatives of China’s premier, including his mother, wife, son and younger brother, had become extraordinarily wealthy during his leadership, gaining control of assets worth at least $2.7 billion. “In many cases, the names of the relatives have been hidden behind layers of partnerships and investment vehicles involving friends, work colleagues and business partners. Untangling their financial holdings provides an unusually detailed look at how politically connected people have profited from being at the intersection of government and business as state influence and private wealth converge in China’s fast-growing economy,” the paper said. Soon after The New York Times published the story, the paper’s website in Chin
Gillard launches Government’s Asian Century white paper Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard today launched the Government’s Asian Century white paper and pledged to increase the focus on students learning a priority language from the region. The White Paper, led by economist Dr Ken Henry and Australia’s leading academic, corporate and social experts, sets out 25 targets for over the next 13 years to ensure Australia can fulfill its ambitions and compete effectively within Asia. The policy document sets out these objectives for Australia to take advantage of the Asian boom by 2025 which are divided into five key areas: the economy, education and skills, commerce, regional security and culture. The Prime Minister described it as a road map for national success as Asia’s unstoppable rise continues. She said as part of an emphasis on education, Australian school system will be in the top five in the world, and 10 of its universities in the world’s top 100. All students will have
Dr Singh's cabinet ministers updated list   The complete list of portfolios... Cabinet Ministers  Vayalar Ravi: Overseas Indian Affairs Kapil Sibal: Communications & Information Technology CP Joshi: Road Transport & Highways Kumari Selja: Social Justice & Empowerment Pawan Kumar Bansal: Railways Salman Khursheed: External Affairs Jairam Ramesh: Rural Development  M Veerappa Moily: Petroleum & Natural Gas:  S Jaipal Reddy: Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Kamal Nath: Urban Development & Parliamentary Affairs K. Rahman Khan: Minority AffairsDinsha  J. Patel: Mines Ajay Maken: Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation MM Pallam Raju: Human Resource Development Ashwani Kumar: Law & Justice Harish Rawat: Water Resources Chandresh Kumari Katoch: Culture Ministers of State with independent charge Manish Tewari: Information & Broadcasting Dr. K. Chiranjeevi: Tourism Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia: Power K.H. Muniappa: Micro, Small & Medium E

India Pakistan Conference on Peace through Law

      New Delhi:    Delegation of 80 Indian lawyers led by Mr. Pravin H Parekh – President, Supreme Court Bar Association of India, were in Pakistan for 6 days to attend an International Conference on “Peace through Law”. The conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Iftikhar Muhammad, Chief Justice of Pakistan. The Hon’ble Chief Justice, Hon’ble judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Chief Justices and Judges of different High Courts in Pakistan and about 8000 members of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan, participated in the conference. 2.               The main achievement from this visit was that the Hon’ble Interior/Home Minister accepted the request made by Mr. Parekh to give one year multiple visa and also that legal fraternity will be exempted from police registration. He said that for 65 years, the relations of the two countries have not improved. It is therefore, necessary to take a new route so as to solve the problems by negotiation i.e. giv
Sebastian Vettel wins again FI India Grand Prix  In today F!  race  of the second edition of the Formula One Indian Grand Prix car racing Sebastian Vettel emerge the winner consecutively proving to retain his mettle.  With Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel snatching the pole position from team mate Mark Webber in the qualifying yesterday, and with world's other best drivers just a fraction slow, today's race at the Buddha International circuit in Greater Noida at 3 PM promises to be a soul stirring affair. London Olympics bronze medal winning shooter Gagan Narang will flag off the car race.  

Frankenstorm winds impacts US Prez poll campaign

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy lumbered north in the Atlantic Ocean Sunday as Americans on the eastern seaboard scrambled to stock up on supplies and secure homes before the superstorm comes ashore with torrential rains and gale-force winds. The so-called "Frankenstorm" was expected to make landfall somewhere between Virginia and Massachusetts early Tuesday, possibly causing chaos during the frenzied last days of campaigning before the November 6 US presidential vote. As it churned in a northeasterly direction, the massive weather system was at category one hurricane strength, with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The center said that while little change in strength was anticipated for Sandy over the next couple of days, it was "expected to remain a large and powerful cyclone." Forecasters at the National Weather Service warned the storm would "result in significant impacts along coastal Nort
Myanmar muslims seek shelters   PAUKTAW: The boats loads of Muslims struggled to reach refugee camps and sought safety on islands and in coastal villages on Saturday as Myanmar tried to put out the fires of a week of sectarian unrest that has shaken its fragile democratic transition. Several rickety wooden vessels packed with the stateless Rohingya Muslims who fled clashes with Buddhists in western Rakhine state had reached land by Saturday after two days at sea, but nine boats were still unaccounted for, according to several Rohingya refugee sources reached by telephone. International Human Rights Watch called on Myanmar's reformist government to protect Muslims from "vicious" attacks, and released satellite images of the "near total destruction" of a once-thriving coastal community reduced to ashes around Kyaukpyu, an industrial zone important to Chinese energy interests. The United Nations has warned that Myanmar's fledgling democracy could
Naresh -- The secret's out: You can join the President in Chicago on Election Night (and have a front row ticket to history). Flights and hotel are on us -- you don't want to miss this final contest. Chip in $5 or whatever you can and you'll be automatically entered: https://donate.barackobama.com/Election-Night Good luck! Obama for America
Naresh -- I first met Barack Obama in 1992. Back before he was a state senator, a candidate, the President of the United States, a husband or a father, he was a 30-year-old guy running voter registration drives in Chicago. He made an impression on me -- and when, in 2007, he decided to run for president, I signed up without hesitation. I thought, if I could help Barack Obama get to the White House, I would have accomplished something great in my life. It's been a long and amazing journey, and our small team of a few became a movement of millions. Now, we're in the final days of his last campaign, fighting to keep Barack Obama in the White House -- and there's not much time left to step up. We're planning his last Election Night -- and he wants you to be there. Be a part of this. Donate $5 or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered to meet President Obama and be right up front at his Election Night speech. I don't kno
Naresh -- This afternoon, I'm casting my ballot in my hometown of Chicago. I'm told I'll be the first sitting president to take advantage of early voting. And I can't wait. I know I can count on your vote. Now, it's on all of us to make sure our friends and family step up. Reach out to folks you know in important early vote states. Look, this race is extremely tight. It's going to come down to which side can more effectively turn out the vote in these final days, and early vote is a huge part of that. Whether people get out to vote this year, in this election, is even more critical than the last time around. So this is serious, and I'm going to need your help if we want to win. Connect with your friends and urge them to vote early: http://my.barackobama.com/Help-Your-Friends-Vote-Early Thanks, Barack P.S. -- Not on Facebook? Don't let that stop you from getting the word out. Ask your friends and family to get the information
Launch of SME Whitebook 2012-13 October 26, 2012 Mr. N.K. Sagar Chairman Enkay Sagar Holdings Private Limited   INVITATION   Launch of SME Whitebook 2012-13 & Panel discussion on “SMEs in the new world order”   Monday 29 th October 2012 (1930hrs to 2100hrs to be followed by cocktails and dinner)   Le Meridien, New Delhi     Chief Guest Dr. M. Veerappa Moily Hon’ble Minister of Power & Corporate Affairs   Dear Mr. Sagar, Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME), the chief representative body of MSMEs with a network of more than 700 associations, cordially extends an invite (invitation card attached) to you for the Launch of SME Whitebook 2012-2013 and panel discussion on “SMEs in the new world order”.  Annually the launch of SME Whitebook is an eagerly awaited event. The Honourable Minister of Power and Corporate Affairs Dr. M Veerappa Moily has kindly consente
Analysis of the Financial & other details of all candidates contesting the HP elections October 26, 2012 Analysis of the Financial & other details of all candidates contesting the HP elections) · Himachal Pradesh Election Watch (HPEW) has analyzed affidavits of 445 candidates out of 459 candidates who are contesting Himachal Pradesh 2012 Assembly Elections. · A total of 146 candidates out of 445 analyzed i.e. 33% are crorepatis. In 2007, there were 16% crorepati candidates. · The candidates with maximum assets is Brij Behari Lal Butail of INC from Palampur constituency with assets worth Rs. 169 crores, followed by Balbir Singh Verma, IND from Chopal with Rs. 41 Crores and Ram Kumar, INC from Doon constituency with assets worth Rs. 36 crores. · A total of 58 candidates out of 445 analyzed declared assets less than Rs. 5 Lakhs. · The three candidates with lowest assets are Om Prakash of HSP from Baijnath constituency who has declared
MTNL Perfect Health Mela to Focus on Revival after Sudden Death October 26, 2012 MTNL Perfect Health Mela to Focus on Revival after Sudden Death New Delhi : Friday, 26 October 2012: The forthcoming 19th MTNL Perfect Health Mela being organized by Heart Care Foundation of India jointly with Health Department, Government of NCT Delhi will focus on revival of a person after clinical death. Over 10,000 persons will be trained in Compression Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation technique. Various Mela related activities will be held from 1st to 11th November, 2012 and the main Mela will be held from 7th to 11th November, 2012 at Constitution Club of India. Addressing a press conference here, Hon’ble Dr. A.K. Walia , Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of NCT Delhi, said that one percent of the population of Delhi should be trained in Compression-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as the incidence of heart disease and diabetes is max
CEAMA Presents India”s biggest Consumer Electronics Fair October 26, 2012 CEAMA Presents India”s biggest Consumer Electronics Fair HOME ELECTRONICS SHOW 2012 Three-day long exhibition showcasing breakthrough innovations from biggest brands 26 th October 2012, New Delhi : Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) today, launched the inaugural edition of Home Electronics Show(HES) – India’s biggest ever exhibition of Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, ICT and Digital Lifestyle Products. This three-day, high energy extravaganza is being held from 26 th to 28 th October 2012, at Hall 14, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anirudh Dhoot, President CEAMA said, “Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances Industry is now a 45,000 crores industry. It is an important part of the national economy and provides employment to hundreds of thousands of people in the country. The show would
Amul Introduces Rich and Creamy “Amul Diamond” milk in Delhi & NCR market October 26, 2012 New Delhi                                                                                                                                           October 23, 2012 India’s largest milk brand ‘Amul’ introduced rich and creamy milk “Amul Diamond” in the Delhi & NCR market today. The latest pouch milk variant from the house of Amul would come with a minimum of 7% Fat content and 9% Solid-not-Fat (SNF).  The product was launched today at a launch conference attended by 300 Amul Milk Distributors of NCR in a function presided by Shri Vipul Chaudhary, Chairman, GCMMF and Shri R S Sodhi, Managing Director, GCMMF at New Delhi. Amul is currently marketing the following variants of milk in pouches in NCR:   Pack & Variant M.R.P. 500ml Pouch (Rs.) Amul Slim-n-Trim Double Toned Milk 1.5% fat 13 Amul Taaza Toned Milk 3% fat 1