Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Opening Remarks at the All Party Meeting in New Delhi today:
“Esteemed Chairperson UPA, respected colleagues and friends. I thank you all for being here at such short notice.
PM stresses close monitoring and timely steps to maintain growth momentum
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh called the Finance Secretary and other Secretaries of the Ministry of Finance today after assuming charge of the Ministry. They briefed him on issues of importance in the current context specially those relating to the economic slowdown which have been engaging attention of Govt. The Prime Minister gave his overall directions regarding the transaction of official business in the Ministry of Finance and stressed the need for close monitoring and timely steps for maintaining the growth momentum.
Nightingale launches corporate diaries for 2009
Nightingale of Srinivas Fine Arts today unveiled exquisite variants of Corporate diaries & Management diaries or the year 2009. The diary collection of Nightingale is based on innovative ideas, cutting edge technology and superior quality materials that help one plan corporate as well as personal engagements.
Corporate Diaries:
The 4th JD Annual Rock Awards '08-'09 - Jack Daniel's - Rolling Stone - VH1 Tribute Nights
The 4th Jack Daniel’s Annual Rock Awards ‘08-’09 -- “Jack Daniel’s -- Rolling Stone – VH1 Tribute Nights”, is commencing with a Tribute of Peace to Jim Morrison at Elevate, Delhi on December 05, 2008, Jim Morrison’s birthday is on December 08, and it would be celebrated as the Jim Morrison Birthday Week at Jack Daniel’s-- Rolling Stone – VH1 Tribute Nights -- with JD, music and cake.
Fujitsu Launches SD Multi-Decoder LSI Supporting MPEG-2 & H.264
Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of multi-decoder LSI chips that support decoding of MPEG-2(*1) and H.264(*2) video compression formats for Standard Definition (SD) video, in particular for SD digital broadcasts in Russia, eastern Europe and China. Sample shipments of the new MB86H01 series will start from December 1, 2008.
Deloitte Names Harbinger in Fastest Growing Technology Companies
Harbinger Knowledge Products, the Pune-based innovator of award-winning products and services, has been selected among the fastest growing technology companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2008 program. Harbinger has been invited to receive the honor at an awards ceremony organized in Hong Kong on December 11, 2008.
Annik Expands Operations to China
In another strategic move that allows for broader global coverage and language support, Annik, one of the leading research outsourcing companies in India, has started operations in China. The Shanghai facility will service three major Asian markets – Japan, China and Korea – with local language support capabilities. This strategic investment allows Annik’s customers to expand their scope of work with Annik. China has been seen as a strategic location both in terms of the domestic market and the ability to provide support in multiple Asian languages by many large companies.
Yahoo! Further Strengthens Mobile Presence in the United Kingdom
Virgin Media and Yahoo! today announced that Yahoo! oneSearch(TM) will power the Internet search experience on Virgin Media's new, enhanced mobile portal. The Virgin Media mobile portal will be available to consumers on the 8th of December, and brings the world of news, music, video, games and entertainment, as well as Yahoo!'s award-winning mobile search experience, straight to consumers' pockets.
Yahoo! reviews billions of searches on Internet
Today Yahoo! Inc (NASDAQ:YHOO) announced the most popular searches, themes, and trends as part of its 2008 Year in Review (yearinreview.yahoo.com), as told through the billions of searches conducted by millions of Yahoo! users around the globe every month.
AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER WOUNDED IN ROADSIDE BOMB ATTACK
An Australian Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) serving with the Mentoring Reconstruction Task Force (MRTF) was struck by a road-side bomb in Oruzgan province in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The blast wounded one Australian soldier and a civilian employed by the ADF who was travelling in the same vehicle.
The soldier and civilian received immediate first aid and were evacuated by helicopter to the military hospital located nearby at Tarin Kowt.
Whimsic Alley Celebrates Release of New Harry Potter Book With Midnight Gala
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new Harry Potter book, authored by J.K. Rowling, is being released this week. Typically, each new Harry Potter book is met with enormous fanfare. Millions of costumed children, parents in tow, line up outside their local bookstores to grab a copy the moment the witching hour strikes. Shops throughout the country, sometimes even entire communities, throw massive parties to herald the arrival of the latest book. This new release promises to be different.
Efficient-V, Inc. Can Help with U.S. Automaker Crisis
Technology can be implemented without major retooling
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Efficient-V, Inc. announced today its technology, called Efficient-V, can help with the "Big Three" automaker crisis. The crisis, affecting the American industrial manufacturing backbone - - Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and millions of jobs, could be expediently helped with Efficient-V technology.
Messages from Raymond Bickson, CEO and managing director, Indian Hotels
Honouring Taj employees who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks and caring for employees of the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower
It is a matter of the deepest sadness to the Taj family that 10 (ten) of our colleagues lost their lives during the course of the terrorist attack on the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel, leaving their families in deep grief.
The names and details of the employees who lost their lives are:
Vijay Banja, aged 48 years
Gautam Gosain, aged 22 years
Kaizad Kamdin, aged 28 years
Zaheen Mateen, aged 25 years
Faustine Martis, aged 47 years
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat offers condolences to people of Mumbai
“Events have shocked the whole world”
Pledges support to BCCI and ECB, hopes England Test tour can proceed if safety and security allows
Will ask Full Member Chief Executives how best to come together to address safety and security issues
“Cricket binds all ICC Members; we must ensure those ties remain strong”
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat today offered condolences to the people of Mumbai and those caught up in the terror attacks on the city, on behalf of world cricket’s governing body.
Abdur Razzak suspended from bowling in international cricket
The ICC today announced that Bangladesh bowler Abdur Razzak has been suspended from bowling in international cricket pending fresh assessment after independent analysis of his bowling action revealed that his action exceeded the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under regulations.
The independent analysis was performed by Dr Marc Portus, member of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists, at the Australian Institute of Sport, Biomechanics Department, Canberra, Australia on Monday 17 November.
South Africa recaptures second position in Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship
India drops to third spot while New Zealand’s defeat to Australia means it falls below West Indies to eighth place
South Africa has moved back ahead of India in the Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table after its comprehensive defeat of Bangladesh over two Tests.
With the two sides being separated by just a fraction of a ratings point before the series began, the Proteas always had the chance to take back the number-two spot that India had snatched from them by beating Australia 2-0 in October/November.
India almost steal second place in Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Championship
South Africa retains place by a fraction of a point; England lose ground in sixth position as Sri Lanka strengthens position
Third-placed India has reduced the gap with South Africa in second position on the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Championship table to a fraction of a ratings point following its successful ODI series against England.
Top Associates prepare for success at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
The countdown is on to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 (CWC 2011) in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With the qualifying tournament coming up next April, the top Associates are already preparing for what will happen should they win one of the four places on offer.
Yes Bank Chairman falls to terrorists' bullets
Business Desk
Chairman of Yes Bank, one of the youngest and most respected banks in the country, has died in terrorist attack at The Oberoi. The Chairman, Mr. Ashok Kapur was earlier reported missing. After the hotel was sanitized, his body was discovered at the hotel.
Yes Bank is financially owned by Mr. Rana Kapoor and Mr. Ashok Kapur, who have a collective financial stake of 34%
Mr. Ashok Kapur was the Non Executive Chairman of the Bank. He was an Associate of the Institute of Bankers, U.K.
People ignore boycott call of Hurriyat and other Pakistani puppets
Mohd. Yousuf Ganaie
The voters in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in Kashmir Valley rejected the boycott call given by various separatist groups by turning out in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the first and second phases of polling on 17th and 23rd of November 2008.
