Ambulances and medical workers in Gaza are facing increasing difficulty in reaching the wounded, some are being killed in doing so, and a “humanitarian breathing space” is vital to ensure that food and medical supplies reach those in need as Israel’s offensive entered its 10th day, the top United Nations relief official in the area said today.
Sterlite® launches the Sterlite® Fiber Powered Home™
The Sterlite® Fiber Powered Home™ is a unique bouquet of applications meeting the requirements of both enterprise and residential customers. Users of the Sterlite® Fiber Powered Home™ would be able to experience the true potential of blazing speed broadband, supported on an optical fiber based infrastructure, through exciting and interactive applications that include Video Conferencing, Video Surveillance, Video-on-Demand, Voice Over IP, High Speed Gaming, Online File Sharing, IPTV, PSTN and several more.
Service Tax exemption on certain GTA Services
Government has fully exempted certain taxable services from service tax, provided to a goods transport agency (GTA) by their sub-contractors. A notification, No.1/2009–Service Tax, to this effect was issued by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, here today. These services are generally used by the GTA during the course of transport of goods. The specified services are :-
(i) clearing and forwarding agent service;
(ii) manpower recruitment or supply service;
(iii) cargo handling service;
OTC medications can have severe side effects for kids below 6: FDA
It's cold and flu season, which means misery for kids and the parents trying to help them.
But doctors are asking parents to resist the urge to give children under the age of 6 over-the-counter cough and cold medication.
Such drugs can have serious side effects on the smallest of children, the Food and Drug Administration warns. Side effects include hives, drowsiness, difficulty breathing and even death.
I am not retiring: Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, CEO, Apple
For the first time in a decade, I'm getting to spend the holiday season with my family, rather than intensely preparing for a Macworld keynote.
Unfortunately, my decision to have Phil deliver the Macworld keynote set off another flurry of rumors about my health, with some even publishing stories of me on my deathbed.
I've decided to share something very personal with the Apple community so that we can all relax and enjoy the show tomorrow.
Government on Transport Strike
Shri Brahm Dutt, Secretary (Road Transport & Highways) has termed the strike by the transporters under the banner of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) as highly unreasonable and unjustified as the Government has met all the promises made at the time of previous strike in July last year.
Army College of Medical Sciences at Delhi
The College started functioning from academic year 2008-09. It offers 4 ½ years MBBS for the award of Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, following one year compulsory internship. The college is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi and approved by Medical Council of India.
Dope testing to be improved in India
An Action plan for enhancing the annual testing capacity of the National Dope Test Laboratory (NDTL) at an estimated expenditure of Rs 10 crore has been approved. This was decided at the first meeting of the General Body and Governing Body of the NDTL, which was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. M.S. Gill, Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports here today.
Army likely to raise officers' intake from NCC pool
The government is considering a proposal to raise intake of cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) into the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) from 64 to 80, Lt. General RK Karwal, Director-General, NCC, said here today. Alarmed over the shortfall of officers, the government is also likely to hike the intake of NCC 'C' certificate holders into the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, from 79 to 100, he added.
Israel: Gaza Ground Offensive Raises Laws of War Concerns
As an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza gets underway, both Israeli and Palestinian forces must address heightened civilian protection concerns because of likely combat in densely populated urban areas, Human Rights Watch said today. Both sides must stringently abide by the laws of war, including taking all feasible measures to avoid harm to civilians and facilitating access for humanitarian workers and medical personnel.
Hindus demand “media watchdog” to monitor media bias against European Roma
Hindus have demanded immediate setting-up of an independent “media watchdog” by European Union to monitor the frequent media discrimination and bias against Roma people in Europe, who migrated from India many centuries back, and who reportedly face apartheid like conditions.
Edimax Technology introduces nLite Wireless mini size USB Adapter
Edimax Technology, a leading manufacturer of networking solutions, today, announced nLite wireless mini size USB adapter - EW-7711UMn. EW-7711UMn is a mini size wireless USB adapter which provides a simple and easy way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook computer. This nLite USB adapter supports higher data rate up to 150Mpbs and is compatible with wireless 802.11n device. You can just plug it into your computer's USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access.
Seven Steps to a Successful Promotional Campaign
Successful promotion campaigns don't happen by chance. To realise goals, promotional products programs must be carefully planned, taking into
consideration the audience, budget and, of course, the ultimate result to be gained.
Define a specific objective.
Whether the goal is to increase traffic at a trade show exhibit or to boost sales with current clients, the first step in any campaign is to clarify the purpose of the program.
Determine a workable distribution plan to a targeted audience.
Hindus laud Church of Norway for building bridges with other religions
Hindus have admired the efforts of Church of Norway for building bridges with other religions and have urged other world religions and denominations to initiate interfaith dialogue.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that serious and honest interfaith dialogue was the need of the hour. Religion was the most powerful, complex and far-reaching force in our society, so we must take it seriously. And we all knew that religion comprised much more than our own particular tradition/experience.
Safexpress launches end-to-end professional mall supply chain service ‘Stock2Shelf’
Safexpress Pvt Ltd, leader in the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry, has rolled out its new service ‘Stock2Shelf’, to provide value added supply chain services to the Malls across the country. This is the first of its kind ‘end-to-end professional mall supply chain service’ in the country for the retail stores inside the malls and is all set to redefine the Mall-Scape. This innovative end-to-end service addresses the supply chain management requirements of major retailers across the country in a professional and efficient manner.
IRCTC to provide good quality catering facitilities to passengers
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), a Public Sector Undertaking of the Ministry of Railways, is developing modern facilities to meet the pressing requirements of good quality food to travelling public and simultaneously working to enhance Railways’ revenues by introducing the concept of food plazas/fast food units under public private partnership at stations. So far, as on date, 53 food plazas are operational and 19 food plazas have been awarded and are under various stages of construction.
TERI inks deal with Government of Spain
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Institute for Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE), Govt of Spain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) announcing their interest in collaborating and cooperating in the fields of clean energy, especially in the rational use of energy and development of renewable energy, mainly solar energy (photovoltaic and thermal) and wind power, in order to contribute to achieve the objectives to fight against climate change.
Israel's Prime Minister speaks on Gaza
During the week that preceded the Cabinet meeting, I met repeatedly with Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and the heads of the security services, including IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Gaby Ashkenazi, ISA Director Yuval Diskin, Mossad Director Meir Dagan and National Security Council Chairman Danny Arditti. We analyzed the various measures regarding the continuation of the operation and ways to achieve the goals that we set for ourselves.
Israel's Prime Minister speaks to world leaders
In the framework of their continuous dialogue, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert this evening, spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the situation in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel. The Prime Minister briefed Chancellor Merkel on the motives that led Israel to embark on a ground action in the Gaza Strip. He noted that the action was unavoidable and was a part of the defense that a country must provide its residents.
Implementation of Integrated Energy Policy must to ensure India's Energy Security: CII
The recent ratification by the Government of India of the Integrated Energy Policy (IEP) is a positive move towards addressing India's energy security concerns. The implementation of IEP comes at a most opportune time, when international oil prices are low and suppliers are keen to ship large quantity of hydrocarbons to India.
