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Federal Reserve announces further tapering of Asset Purchases to US$15bn
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Keeps Interest rate unchanged at 0.25%; US economy is projected to grow between 2% and 2.2% for 2014
The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) an arm of Federal Reserve Bank, has announced to cut-down its monthly bond purchases to US$15bn from US$25bn, while reducing the range of growth projections between 2% and 2.2% for 2014. The Federal Reserve confirmed its commitment to keep interest rates near zero for a “considerable time” after asset purchases are completed as the economy is expanding at a moderate pace and inflation is below its 2% goal.
FOMC has announced to continue tapering in its bond-buying program, reducing its monthly asset purchases to US$15bn from US$25bn. Beginning in October, the Committee will add to its holdings of agency mortgage-backed securities at a pace of US$5bn per month rather than US$10bn per month, and will add to its holdings of longer-term Treasury securities at a pace of US$10bn per month rather than US$15bn per month. The FOMC currently judges that there is sufficient underlying strength in the broader economy to support ongoing improvement in labor market conditions. In light of the cumulative progress toward maximum employment and the improvement in the outlook for labor market conditions since the inception of the current asset purchase program, the FOMC has decided to make a further measured reduction in the pace of its asset purchases.
To support continued progress toward maximum employment and price stability, the FOMC has reaffirmed its view that a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy remains appropriate. In determining how long to maintain the current 0.0% to 0.25% target range for the federal funds rate, FOMC will assess progress, both realized and expected, toward its objectives of maximum employment and 2% inflation.
The FOMC has downgraded its economic projections for 2014 and 2015 from the estimates made previously in the month of June. As per latest estimates, US is expected to grow between 2% to 2.2% for 2014, compared with a June forecast of 2.1% to 2.3%. In 2015, the US economy is forecasted to grow between 2.6% to 3%, compared to 3% to 3.2% growth forecast in June 2014. The unemployment rate is forecasted between 5.9% and 6% for 2014, compared to 6% and 6.1% forecast in June 2014. The revised estimate for PCE (Private Consumption Expenditure) inflation rate is 1.5% and 1.7% for 2014, which is in line with June’s PCE inflation figures.
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| Variable | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Change in real GDP | 2% – 2.2% | 2.6% – 3% | 2.6% – 2.9% | 2.3% – 2.5% |
| June projections | 2.1% – 2.3% | 3% – 3.2% | 2.5% – 3% | n.a |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% – 6% | 5.4% – 5.6% | 5.1% – 5.4% | 4.9% – 5.3% |
| June projections | 6% – 6.1% | 5.4% – 5.7% | 5.1% – 5.5% | n.a |
| PCE inflation | 1.5% – 1.7% | 1.6% – 1.9% | 1.7% – 2% | 1.9% – 2% |
| June projections | 1.5% – 1.7% | 1.5% – 2% | 1.6% – 2% | n.a |
Source : PHD Research Bureau, Compiled from Federal Open Market Committee, Federal Reserve Bank
Note: Data pertains to September 2014 Projections of change in real gross domestic product (GDP) and projections for both measures of inflation are from the fourth quarter of the previous year to the fourth quarter of the year indicated. PCE inflation is the percentage rates of change in the price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE). Projections for the unemployment rate are for the average civilian unemployment rate in the fourth quarter of the year indicated. Each participant’s projections are based on his or her assessment of appropriate monetary policy. Longer-run projections represent each participant’s assessment of the rate to which each variable would be expected to converge under appropriate monetary policy and in the absence of further shocks to the economy. The June projections were made in conjunction with the meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on June 17–18, 2014.
- The central tendency excludes the three highest and three lowest projections for each variable in each year.
- The range for a variable in a given year includes all participants’ projections, from lowest to highest, for that variable in that year.
In addition, the FOMC has expressed its intention to implement the following key elements, when appropriate, for the normalization of its monetary policy stance:
- The FOMC will determine the timing and pace of policy normalization – meaning steps to raise the federal funds rate and other short-term interest rates to more normal levels and to reduce the Federal Reserve’s securities holdings – so as to promote its statutory mandate of maximum employment and price stability.
- The FOMC intends to reduce the Federal Reserve’s securities holdings in a gradual and predictable manner primarily by ceasing to reinvest repayments of principal on securities held in the System Open Market Account (SOMA).
- The FOMC intends that the Federal Reserve will, in the longer run, hold no more securities than necessary to implement monetary policy efficiently and effectively, and that it will hold primarily Treasury securities, thereby minimizing the effect of Federal Reserve holdings on the allocation of credit across sectors of the economy.
- It is prepared to adjust the details of its approach to policy normalization in light of economic and financial developments.
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NAPM condemns assault on students of Jadavpur University
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On 17th September 2014, students of Jadavpur University were brutally assaulted by Police personnel with assistance from local goons. This unlawful assault was showered upon the students in response of their peaceful protest against the authorities of Jadavpur University to address gender sensitiveness in the campus. Male police officers started beating the students by turning the lights off in the campus at 2 a.m. while the students were still protesting peacefully against the authorities of Jadavpur University. One student was taken into ventilation, 2-3 were taken in intensive care, tens of them have broken knees, arms, fingers, several have back, shoulder and body bruises from baton charging, women students were openly groped, molested, dragged, kicked on their stomach, stomped by boots, punched, walked over by male police and male goons. Some had their dress torn, some had their glasses broken, some had their laptop thrashed, phones broken. It has also come to light that the police and the goons have given rape threats to women students. One female student was dragged by her hair while her dress was lifted and she was thrown into the police van by 4 bouncers in civil dress. Throughout this entire process not a single women police officer was present at the scene of the incident.
This brutal violence came as a crackdown on a one-week long peaceful sit-in demonstration by the Jadavpur University students, demanding a fair and unbiased probe and punishment of alleged perpetrators in a case of an alleged molestation of a female student on 28th August in the university premises. The affected student filed both a sexual harassment complaint with the University';s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and an FIR with the Jadavpur Police Station. The students of Jadavpur University were united on this issue and demanded that the identified alleged perpetrators should be arrested based on the prima facie complaint against them or they should be at least expelled from the hostel and campus. But according to them more than two weeks have passed but neither of the complaints has led to any redressal. Furthermore, it is also alleged by the victim and the students at large that members of the ICC had indulged in victim-blaming by asking the affected student about her dress and state of sobriety on the day of the incident. The authorities of Jadavpur University are treating the molestation case as one of ‘indiscipline'; and not gender violence! This has led to them bringing rules for tightening surveillance on campus!
National Alliance of People’s Movements strongly condemns the misuse of police powers who have acted in an ultra vires manner. The action of the police is highly prejudicial as they have inflicted injury on the students who were protesting peacefully. The action of the police is also beyond their legal authority and violative of section 46(1), 46(4), section 49 and 129(2) of CrPC. Moreover this action has led to the infringement of the fundamental rights of the students guaranteed under the Constitution of India. We demand that all the matters between the students and authorities be resolved with proper dialogue, without any interference of police or local goons. We also strongly demand that the case of molestation filed by the female student be properly investigated, so that justice is ensured.
Amitava Mitra Sujato Bhadra Rahul
Madhuresh Kumar Meera Kanika
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Prime Minister';s disappointing response on Chinese incursions
18092014Even as the Indian forces face hostile incursions at the Line of Actual Control, the BJP led Government is busy extending a red carpet welcome to Chinese President Xi Jingping.The Aam Aadmi party is disappointed that the Prime Minister did not use the word incursion in his press conference while referring to intrusion by the Chinese forces. The government should also tell the nation whether Chinese President gave any assurance on the issue when the Prime Minister raised it during their talks.The Aam Aadmi Party expresses its concern over the situation at the LAC and over mishandling of the situation by the government. The Aam Aadmi Party feels that Modi Government must immediately make its stand clear on the issue of provocative incursions by the Chinese Army, especially at a time when their head of the state is on a visit to India.As the Chinese Army has deliberately chosen the timing to embarrass India, the government is duty bound to articulate its position on the issue now, without any further delay.We also want to remind the BJP and the government that their leaders were very vocal on the issue when they were in opposition and tone and tenor of these leaders has completely changed after assuming power. What shocks us the most is the fact that first the Home Minister of the country sought to underplay the issue and now the Prime Minster refrained from using the word incursion while referring to the issue.
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Mumbai’s top 12 schools qualify for the Semi-Finals of the Smaaash Master Blaster
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Mumbai’s top 12 schools qualify for the Semi-Finals of the Smaaash Master Blaster School Cricket Championship
18th September 2014: On the 4th Day of the Smaaash Master Blaster School Cricket Championship, Arjun Tendulkar scored 118 from 42 deliveries to guide his team Dhirubhai Ambani International School into the semi-finals of the U-16 boy’s category.
The championship follows a knock-out format and is organised for both boys (U-14, U-16) and girls (U-16). The semi-finals and finals of the second edition of the simulator inter-school championship will be held tomorrow, 19th September at Smaaash.
The top 12 schools to battle it out tomorrow will be B.A.K Swadhyay Bhavan, M.D.Bhatia Eng. Medium High School, Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English Med, Sulochanadevi Singhania School, IES.V.N.Sule Guruji English Medium School, Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya (Hindu Colony), Don Bosco School (Matunga), Dhirubhai Ambani Int. School, St Columba School in the U-14, U-16 category. St Josephs (Bandra), Shree Amulakh Amichand Bhimji Vidayalaya and Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya (Hindu Colony) in the U-16 girls category.
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| At the beginning of October, the media city of Cologne will create headlines as prominent directors, film producers and TV experts come together at the COLOGNE CONFERENCE. Meanwhile, art lovers can look forward to fantastic exhibitions. The Museum Ludwig will dazzle visitors with pop art, and the Museum of East Asian Art will be devoted to works by Paul Klee. Connoisseurs of fine food will also be drawn to Cologne by events such as the eat&STYLE food festival in late October. We hope to see you at one of these events.
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| The Cathedral, the museums and 4711 were the classic Cologne topics that India’s travel industry was particularly interested in at an event staged by the German National Tourist Board in three Indian cities. The growing number of visitors from India shows that the country has significant tourism potential. | ||||
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| From 24 to 26 October 2014, the Cologne exhibition halls will be transformed into a temple of pleasure for devotees of good food. eat&STYLE, Germany’s largest food fair, will take place in Cologne for the ninth time, providing visitors with information about the latest trends in food prepared in cooking pots, in baking ovens and on barbecue grills. | ||||
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INVITATION – TRANSPORT DISCUSSION: BICYCLING IN DELHI 30 SEPT
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INVITATION – TRANSPORT DISCUSSION: BICYCLING IN DELHI 30 SEPT
From: Mahesh Gaur <maheshgaur@gmail.com> Thu, 18 Sep ’14 3:03p
To: Geetam Tiwari <geetamt@gmail.com>
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You are invited at the next discussion on “Bicycling in Delhi” which will be held on 30th September 2014 at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
We are awaiting your presence with your friends and colleagues at 7:00pm on 30th September. Background of the discussion attached for your advance information.
Please make it convenient.
Geetam Tiwari
Professor & Coordinator
TRIPP, IIT Delhi
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Missing CWG file is a joint attempt to cover up Rs 670 crore scam
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The mysterious silence of Delhi administration over the reports that the file containing details of Rs 670 crore misappropriation during the Comonwealth Games by the then Sheila Dikshit government has gone missing, exposes the shameless attempts to cover-up a mega scam.
It is shocking that even the union home ministry is treating it as a rountine matter and appears to be showing no seriousness in pulling up the Delhi administration to ensure that the file is produced before the concerned authorities.
The loot in the name of CWG 2010 is not hidden from anyone, but the casual attitude of the BJP’s central government in dealing with this mega scam, which is evident from its reluctance in taking strict measures to recover the reported missing files, betrays its much hyped commitment to fight corruption.
There are no answers even after four years as to why the funds meant for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were diverted towards the Commonwealth Games and why has the central government has so far not booked the ministers and officers responsible for this scam ?
The manner in which the union home ministry and the Delhi administration are trying to duck this issue in unison, it gives rise to reasonble apprehnesion that the recent statement of former chief minister Ms Sheila Dikshit in which she saw nothing wrong in BJP trying to form a government in Delhi, despite it not having the required numbers, was linked to the missing file.
The Aam Aadmi Party demands that the home ministry and Delhi administration need to come clean on the entire issue, since the BJP central government’s decision to bring back the bureaucrats of Congress regime in key positions, indicates a joint cover-up bid to bury the CWG scam.
The AAP will take this issue to the people and tell them how funds meant for poor people were diverted by the Sheila Dikshit government and how the BJP government is now helping the Congress by allowing the evidence to be destroyed. (ENDS)
Regards,
AAP Media cell
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Ten outstanding documentaries shortlisted
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Ten outstanding documentaries shortlisted for the Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television 2014
Bangkok, Hong Kong, 18 September 2014 – Ten outstanding TV programmes about children and their rights have been shortlisted for the 2014 Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for broadcasting. The issues and countries covered by the finalists include trafficking in China, child labour in India, slavery in Nepal, and disability in the Philippines.
“There were many heart breaking moments in these programmes, and powerful stories that capture the plight of children,” the jurors said. “Some of the film crews enter areas that other producers might consider too dangerous or risky. There are some beautiful production values, with good writing, filming and soundtracks.”
The award has been run by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), CASBAA and UNICEF since 2001. It recognizes the efforts of broadcasters and producers in pursuing high quality children’s television and better coverage of children’s issues. It is given each year to the best programme on children’s rights produced in the Asia-Pacific region.
“These documentaries show what a powerful medium television can be at its best, shining a bright light on real issues children face and challenging and stimulating viewers,” said Christopher de Bono, UNICEF’s Regional Chief of Communication for East Asia and Pacific. “We were very impressed with the overall quality of the entries, which are both inspiring and entertaining.”
This year’s award will be presented during the ABU General Assembly in Macau, on 27 October 2014. The ten finalists are:
‘101 East: The Lost Boy’, produced by Al Jazeera EnglishThis documentary addresses the issue of child labour in India, where 29 million children aged between 5-14 are working as child labourers. Thousands of them are believed to be employed in the lucrative mines of India’s Meghalaya state, risking injury and even death in coal pits.
‘101 East: Nepal’s Slave Girls’, produced by Al Jazeera English
Slavery is banned in Nepal. But hidden behind the walls of city homes, some rich families still keep young girls as slaves called kamlaris (a system in which girls from poor families are sold into domestic slavery). This documentary revisited lives of some kamlaris who were abused, raped, tortured or even killed by their employers.
Slavery is banned in Nepal. But hidden behind the walls of city homes, some rich families still keep young girls as slaves called kamlaris (a system in which girls from poor families are sold into domestic slavery). This documentary revisited lives of some kamlaris who were abused, raped, tortured or even killed by their employers.
‘Reel Time: Dunkoy’, produced by GMA News TV
Dunkoy, 9, has been abandoned by his parents. He has taken care of his paralyzed 51-year-old grandmother for years. With his small hands, he cleans her up and takes the role of a guardian for his grandmother. This huge responsibility has forced him to quit school.
Dunkoy, 9, has been abandoned by his parents. He has taken care of his paralyzed 51-year-old grandmother for years. With his small hands, he cleans her up and takes the role of a guardian for his grandmother. This huge responsibility has forced him to quit school.
‘Reel Time: Wheels’, produced by GMA News TV
Rowell, 15, has been unable to walk since an accident as a baby. On his wheelchair, Rowell works as a ‘barker’ along a busy road, helping bus drivers call out for passengers in exchange for a few coins. He lives in a public market near the loading area for buses. A few times a month, he travels almost 10 kilometres along the highway – a trip that takes him two hours on his wheelchair – to visit his mother and bring her money and rice.
Rowell, 15, has been unable to walk since an accident as a baby. On his wheelchair, Rowell works as a ‘barker’ along a busy road, helping bus drivers call out for passengers in exchange for a few coins. He lives in a public market near the loading area for buses. A few times a month, he travels almost 10 kilometres along the highway – a trip that takes him two hours on his wheelchair – to visit his mother and bring her money and rice.
‘Motorcycle Diaries: The Rights of Children’, produced by GMA News TV
Poverty denies countless Filipino children their basic rights. In this documentary, Motorcycle Diaries brings this issue to the fore, shining a light on the problems that millions of children in the Philippines struggle with.
Poverty denies countless Filipino children their basic rights. In this documentary, Motorcycle Diaries brings this issue to the fore, shining a light on the problems that millions of children in the Philippines struggle with.
‘Front Row (Orphaned)’, produced by GMA News TV
This documentary follows the daily life of a 10-year-old girl, Princess, who works at a wet market as a washer of produce. She receives five to twenty pesos (0.1 to 0.5 cents) for her work. After working for the entire morning, Princess then proceeds to her second job, gathering and selling recyclable trash from her neighbours. She has to do this every day to feed her three younger siblings who have been left by their parents.
This documentary follows the daily life of a 10-year-old girl, Princess, who works at a wet market as a washer of produce. She receives five to twenty pesos (0.1 to 0.5 cents) for her work. After working for the entire morning, Princess then proceeds to her second job, gathering and selling recyclable trash from her neighbours. She has to do this every day to feed her three younger siblings who have been left by their parents.
‘I-Witness: Black Manila’, produced by GMA News TV
The documentary team visited a black smoky square mark in Manila, Philippines where poor children work and many babies die soon after birth. It’s a nightmarish world and a grimy, toxic place. But, for reasons this documentary reveals, residents prefer living here over their other options.
The documentary team visited a black smoky square mark in Manila, Philippines where poor children work and many babies die soon after birth. It’s a nightmarish world and a grimy, toxic place. But, for reasons this documentary reveals, residents prefer living here over their other options.
‘Reporter’s Notebook: Dreams Amid the Ashes’, produced by GMA News TV
This documentary follows Junjun, 12, who lost his house after a fire swept through Malabon, Manila. Together with his six siblings, he now calls the streets home. To help provide for his family, Junjun dives deep into a swamp filled with waste and ashes. Although scavenging is hazardous, Junjun does it in an attempt to rebuild their home and lives.
This documentary follows Junjun, 12, who lost his house after a fire swept through Malabon, Manila. Together with his six siblings, he now calls the streets home. To help provide for his family, Junjun dives deep into a swamp filled with waste and ashes. Although scavenging is hazardous, Junjun does it in an attempt to rebuild their home and lives.
‘Undercover Asia: Invisible Children’, produced by Channel News Asia
Every year in China, 70,000 children disappear, falling prey to human traffickers. Chen Zhu lost his daughter in 2005 when she was snatched at the school’s gate. He has since spent all his savings searching for her. Zai Zai has devoted his entire life to helping parents like Chen Zhu find their missing children, and has helped rescue hundreds of abducted children.
Every year in China, 70,000 children disappear, falling prey to human traffickers. Chen Zhu lost his daughter in 2005 when she was snatched at the school’s gate. He has since spent all his savings searching for her. Zai Zai has devoted his entire life to helping parents like Chen Zhu find their missing children, and has helped rescue hundreds of abducted children.
‘A Singaporean Abroad: Mongolia’, produced by Channel News Asia
Stephanie Seow is only 24, but for several years she has run an annual camp for disadvantaged youngsters in the beautiful Mongolian countryside. This year she faces a bigger challenge than usual, taking care children who have suffered serious abuse.
Stephanie Seow is only 24, but for several years she has run an annual camp for disadvantaged youngsters in the beautiful Mongolian countryside. This year she faces a bigger challenge than usual, taking care children who have suffered serious abuse.
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For more information about the Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television, please visit: www.childrightsaward.org
For more information about the Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television, please visit: www.childrightsaward.org
To view the shortlisted documentaries, visit:
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Olya Booyar
ABU (Kuala Lumpur)
+ 603 22822480
olya@abu.org.my
ABU (Kuala Lumpur)
+ 603 22822480
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Desmond Chung
CASBAA (Hong Kong)
+ 852 3929 1712,
desmond@casbaa.com
CASBAA (Hong Kong)
+ 852 3929 1712,
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Kritsada Jirathun
UNICEF Asia Pacific (Bangkok)
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UNICEF Asia Pacific (Bangkok)
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kjirathun@unicef.org
for the Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television 2014
Bangkok, Hong Kong, 18 September 2014 – Ten outstanding TV programmes about children and their rights have been shortlisted for the 2014 Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for broadcasting. The issues and countries covered by the finalists include trafficking in China, child labour in India, slavery in Nepal, and disability in the Philippines.
“There were many heart breaking moments in these programmes, and powerful stories that capture the plight of children,” the jurors said. “Some of the film crews enter areas that other producers might consider too dangerous or risky. There are some beautiful production values, with good writing, filming and soundtracks.”
The award has been run by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), CASBAA and UNICEF since 2001. It recognizes the efforts of broadcasters and producers in pursuing high quality children’s television and better coverage of children’s issues. It is given each year to the best programme on children’s rights produced in the Asia-Pacific region.
“These documentaries show what a powerful medium television can be at its best, shining a bright light on real issues children face and challenging and stimulating viewers,” said Christopher de Bono, UNICEF’s Regional Chief of Communication for East Asia and Pacific. “We were very impressed with the overall quality of the entries, which are both inspiring and entertaining.”
This year’s award will be presented during the ABU General Assembly in Macau, on 27 October 2014. The ten finalists are:
‘101 East: The Lost Boy’, produced by Al Jazeera EnglishThis documentary addresses the issue of child labour in India, where 29 million children aged between 5-14 are working as child labourers. Thousands of them are believed to be employed in the lucrative mines of India’s Meghalaya state, risking injury and even death in coal pits.
‘101 East: Nepal’s Slave Girls’, produced by Al Jazeera English
Slavery is banned in Nepal. But hidden behind the walls of city homes, some rich families still keep young girls as slaves called kamlaris (a system in which girls from poor families are sold into domestic slavery). This documentary revisited lives of some kamlaris who were abused, raped, tortured or even killed by their employers.
Slavery is banned in Nepal. But hidden behind the walls of city homes, some rich families still keep young girls as slaves called kamlaris (a system in which girls from poor families are sold into domestic slavery). This documentary revisited lives of some kamlaris who were abused, raped, tortured or even killed by their employers.
‘Reel Time: Dunkoy’, produced by GMA News TV
Dunkoy, 9, has been abandoned by his parents. He has taken care of his paralyzed 51-year-old grandmother for years. With his small hands, he cleans her up and takes the role of a guardian for his grandmother. This huge responsibility has forced him to quit school.
Dunkoy, 9, has been abandoned by his parents. He has taken care of his paralyzed 51-year-old grandmother for years. With his small hands, he cleans her up and takes the role of a guardian for his grandmother. This huge responsibility has forced him to quit school.
‘Reel Time: Wheels’, produced by GMA News TV
Rowell, 15, has been unable to walk since an accident as a baby. On his wheelchair, Rowell works as a ‘barker’ along a busy road, helping bus drivers call out for passengers in exchange for a few coins. He lives in a public market near the loading area for buses. A few times a month, he travels almost 10 kilometres along the highway – a trip that takes him two hours on his wheelchair – to visit his mother and bring her money and rice.
Rowell, 15, has been unable to walk since an accident as a baby. On his wheelchair, Rowell works as a ‘barker’ along a busy road, helping bus drivers call out for passengers in exchange for a few coins. He lives in a public market near the loading area for buses. A few times a month, he travels almost 10 kilometres along the highway – a trip that takes him two hours on his wheelchair – to visit his mother and bring her money and rice.
‘Motorcycle Diaries: The Rights of Children’, produced by GMA News TV
Poverty denies countless Filipino children their basic rights. In this documentary, Motorcycle Diaries brings this issue to the fore, shining a light on the problems that millions of children in the Philippines struggle with.
Poverty denies countless Filipino children their basic rights. In this documentary, Motorcycle Diaries brings this issue to the fore, shining a light on the problems that millions of children in the Philippines struggle with.
‘Front Row (Orphaned)’, produced by GMA News TV
This documentary follows the daily life of a 10-year-old girl, Princess, who works at a wet market as a washer of produce. She receives five to twenty pesos (0.1 to 0.5 cents) for her work. After working for the entire morning, Princess then proceeds to her second job, gathering and selling recyclable trash from her neighbours. She has to do this every day to feed her three younger siblings who have been left by their parents.
This documentary follows the daily life of a 10-year-old girl, Princess, who works at a wet market as a washer of produce. She receives five to twenty pesos (0.1 to 0.5 cents) for her work. After working for the entire morning, Princess then proceeds to her second job, gathering and selling recyclable trash from her neighbours. She has to do this every day to feed her three younger siblings who have been left by their parents.
‘I-Witness: Black Manila’, produced by GMA News TV
The documentary team visited a black smoky square mark in Manila, Philippines where poor children work and many babies die soon after birth. It’s a nightmarish world and a grimy, toxic place. But, for reasons this documentary reveals, residents prefer living here over their other options.
The documentary team visited a black smoky square mark in Manila, Philippines where poor children work and many babies die soon after birth. It’s a nightmarish world and a grimy, toxic place. But, for reasons this documentary reveals, residents prefer living here over their other options.
‘Reporter’s Notebook: Dreams Amid the Ashes’, produced by GMA News TV
This documentary follows Junjun, 12, who lost his house after a fire swept through Malabon, Manila. Together with his six siblings, he now calls the streets home. To help provide for his family, Junjun dives deep into a swamp filled with waste and ashes. Although scavenging is hazardous, Junjun does it in an attempt to rebuild their home and lives.
This documentary follows Junjun, 12, who lost his house after a fire swept through Malabon, Manila. Together with his six siblings, he now calls the streets home. To help provide for his family, Junjun dives deep into a swamp filled with waste and ashes. Although scavenging is hazardous, Junjun does it in an attempt to rebuild their home and lives.
‘Undercover Asia: Invisible Children’, produced by Channel News Asia
Every year in China, 70,000 children disappear, falling prey to human traffickers. Chen Zhu lost his daughter in 2005 when she was snatched at the school’s gate. He has since spent all his savings searching for her. Zai Zai has devoted his entire life to helping parents like Chen Zhu find their missing children, and has helped rescue hundreds of abducted children.
Every year in China, 70,000 children disappear, falling prey to human traffickers. Chen Zhu lost his daughter in 2005 when she was snatched at the school’s gate. He has since spent all his savings searching for her. Zai Zai has devoted his entire life to helping parents like Chen Zhu find their missing children, and has helped rescue hundreds of abducted children.
‘A Singaporean Abroad: Mongolia’, produced by Channel News Asia
Stephanie Seow is only 24, but for several years she has run an annual camp for disadvantaged youngsters in the beautiful Mongolian countryside. This year she faces a bigger challenge than usual, taking care children who have suffered serious abuse.
Stephanie Seow is only 24, but for several years she has run an annual camp for disadvantaged youngsters in the beautiful Mongolian countryside. This year she faces a bigger challenge than usual, taking care children who have suffered serious abuse.
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For more information about the Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television, please visit: www.childrightsaward.org
For more information about the Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television, please visit: www.childrightsaward.org
To view the shortlisted documentaries, visit:
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For media enquiries, please contact:
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ABU (Kuala Lumpur)
+ 603 22822480
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Desmond Chung
CASBAA (Hong Kong)
+ 852 3929 1712,
desmond@casbaa.com
CASBAA (Hong Kong)
+ 852 3929 1712,
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Kritsada Jirathun
UNICEF Asia Pacific (Bangkok)
+66 2 356 92 49
kjirathun@unicef.org
UNICEF Asia Pacific (Bangkok)
+66 2 356 92 49
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Cinestars Contestants Get A Taste of Acting on TV
18092014
With the season nearing its finale, the Top 8 contestants lived out their dream of
sharing screen space with popular Zee TV actors…
sharing screen space with popular Zee TV actors…
With just a week left for its Grand Finale episode, Zee TV’s Cinestars Ki Khoj will soon announce its winners who will go on to make their debuts in a film creatively supervised by none other than the maestro Mahesh Bhatt . Having had their acting talent honed over the last 2 months by some of the finest experts from Bollywood, these budding actors are all set to take the entertainment scene by storm. What’s more, for the latest episode of the acting reality show, this talented bunch even made their television debut on some of Zee TV’s popular primetime soaps!
Featuring in some of your favorite shows like Jodha Akbar, Qubool Hai, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Kumkum Bhagya, Pavitra Rishta, Doli Armaanon Ki, Jamai Raja and Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, the contestants were given a chance to play cameo roles with the lead protagonists of the show. Getting into the skin of some interesting, well-etched characters on each of these shows, the Top 8 contestants played these cameos with aplomb.
Meenu Panchal played the role of a maharashtrian bai in Kumkum Bhagya. Being aHaryanvi girl, the ease with which Meenu caught on to the Marathi accent was commendable. Playing a mawali, Bhawna Dhoundiyal stepped into the shoes of a firebrand girl who fights for everybody’s rights in the show Pavitra Rishta. A tough girl even otherwise, Bhawna was seen carrying the mawali attitude with ease. While there were others who played straight-faced characters, Sayed Mamoon’s character in the showDoli Armaanon Ki, caught on with everybody as it was truly comical. Playing the character of a man who is possessed, Sayeed’s dialogues were funny and called for some hilarious facial contortions and body language on his part. Okasana was seen in a fun street sequence playing a foreigner in Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke while Akshay Nalawade played the role of a yodha in Zee TV’s historical Jodha Akbar. Saurabh Bharadwaj played a boy-next-door in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya and Vikram Chatterjee played a corrupt Police Inspector in Jamai Raja.
Much appreciated by the creative teams of the shows they had performed cameos on, these Top 8 contestants will be seen in an episode in each of the shows. With the show nearing its finale, we hope that the audiences shower them with votes and we hope the best wins.
Do not miss watching Cera India’s Best Cinestras Ki Khoj powered by Glam Up, Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 – 10 PM, Only on Zee TV!
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Health Minister wants child death reduction targets achieved before schedule
18092014
Bill Gates praises India’s polio conquest; Melinda by side commits help on UIP
New Delhi, 18th September, 2014
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, has said that the government is confident of reducing the newborn (birth to 28 days) mortality rate to single digit long before the 2030 target date. The present death rate is 29 per 1,000 live births. For this are required simple, cost-effective interventions before and immediately after delivery.
Inaugurating the Indian Newborn Action Plan (INAP) here today, the Minister said that of the 2.8 million newborns who die at birth worldwide, India contributes 700,000. “These are preventable deaths and now we have an action plan for preventing them. I don’t believe in long-range targets. We must achieve our goal within a short time.”
INAP has been prepared with the help of expertise drawn from distinguished members of a Technical Resource Group. They have set out a vision of a world in which there are no preventable deaths of newborns or still births, where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is celebrated and every woman, baby and child thrive to reach to reach their full potential.
The Minister said that INAP will be implemented under the existing Reproductive, Maternal, Child Health and Adolescents Plus (RMNCHA+) framework. Six evidence-based, effective strategies impacting still births and newborn health will be used. These include preconception and antenatal care, care during labour and child birth, immediate newborn care, care of healthy newborns, care of small and sick newborns and care beyond newborn survival.
Under the sixth pillar of care –beyond newborn survival – India has taken the vital decision to improve the quality of life for those with birth defects, neuro-developmental delay and disabilities. Effective implementation of the strategic plan will be ensured through a systematic plan for monitoring and evaluation of dashboard indicators and milestones.
Recalling the involvement of all stakeholders in the fight against polio,
Dr Harsh Vardhan wanted a replication while saving the lives of newborns. In this struggle the role of the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) will be crucial. It is also essential to identify and close all the gaps in the system, he stated.
Dr Harsh Vardhan wanted a replication while saving the lives of newborns. In this struggle the role of the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) will be crucial. It is also essential to identify and close all the gaps in the system, he stated.
Praising Mr Bill Gates and Mrs Melinda Gates for their valuable support to India’s health programmes and particularly Mother and Child Care, Dr Harsh Vardhan said the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is doing valuable work in the rural areas of the country.
“Just as he revolutionised the basic human thought process through the personal computer revolution, Bill Gates has saved millions of lives by donating billions of dollars for transforming conditions of human existence. At a time when the anti-polio campaign was threatened for want of adequate funds, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation stepped in with help. They are invaluable partners in our fight against disease and death,” Dr Harsh Vardhan said.
The Minister also thanked the Indian Academy of Pediatricians for the work done by its members in helping infants survive the most vulnerable years. “We have a deadline to meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goals which is only a year away. I hope to get every doctor’s contribution in achieving this target,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Bill Gates, Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, wholesomely praised the Minister for his pioneering work in polio eradication. “There are lessons to be learnt from India’s fight against polio which may be applied against other diseases also,” he pointed out.
Mr Gates lauded the government for expanding the list of diseases under the Universal Immunisation Programme. He highlighted the importance of including the Rotavirus vaccine in the package.
Mrs Melinda Gates, Co-Chair of the Foundation, said that by launching INAP, India has shown leadership in addressing newborn and maternal mortality. She too commended the ASHA and auxiliary nurse midwives for their roles in Mother and Child care in the rural areas. “Healthy mothers and healthy children are crucial for India to realise the demographic dividend,” she added.
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Sonia Sarkar
Communication Officer (Media) , UNICEF India
Tel (+91) 9810170289,98918614
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Folk Dance and Music, Clarinet and Piano recital, Literature and more
18092014
Folk Dance and Music, Clarinet and Piano recital, Literature and more
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