2 December 2011
30 November 2011
FDI : Why this Kolaveri di?
by Meenakshi Chaudhary
Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in the retail sector has become the burning issue among the parliamentarians and aam aadmi. The UPA government's decision of 51% FDI in the multi -brand retail has made the MP's furious as Uma Bharti, Mayawati,A.K. Antony,Jairam Ramesh strongly opposes the decision by considering it as unfavorable for small dealers,brokers,'mom and pop stores'
The issue has been emerged as a cabinet split as the Commerce minister Anand Sharma, Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and Home minister P.Chidambaram are firmly supporting the division by stating that India is allowing only 51% FDI unlike other countries which allow 100% FDI but still the business of 'mom and pop stores' operates effectively and as far as Indian economy
is concerned the global retail giants like Walmart,Tesco, Carrefor will be allowed to open stores only on cities with the population base of minimum 10 lakhs so that there can be enough scope for everyone's survival.
However,the barbaric arguments by the parliamentarians are frivolous as they are opposing FDI by considering it a threat to the economy instead of weighing it's actual consequences.FDI will allow 5000 crore investment in Indian retail sector which in turn will open atleast 1 crore employment opportunities in urban and sub-urban areas.The farmers will also get better prices for their agricultural produce.They can store the excess of farm produce and sell it at the better prices in the close proximity.On the other hand,consumers will also get all the required products at deep discounts.The relaxation in norms for foreign direct investment will benefit not only business but also to farmers and consumers.The opposition of decision in parliament is the major hurdle in the extension of liberalization in the Indian economy.
The opponents should weigh the 'prons and cons ' of the UPA government's decision instead of making frivolous statements.They are expressing only their personal choices by representing the aam aadmi in isolation to their common interests.Today's commoners are well informed and aware
regarding the impact of each and every parliamentary session on their daily lives.No one will desire that the notion of creation of huge employment opportunities, availability of products at deep discounts and less farm produce waste alongwith higher price for agricultural produce will go in haste due to personalized self-woven notion of some opposing parliamentarians.Government should push this revolutionary move pragmatically for the upgradation of Indian retail sector which in turn will boast up the Indian economic scenario.
by Meenakshi Chaudhary
Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in the retail sector has become the burning issue among the parliamentarians and aam aadmi. The UPA government's decision of 51% FDI in the multi -brand retail has made the MP's furious as Uma Bharti, Mayawati,A.K. Antony,Jairam Ramesh strongly opposes the decision by considering it as unfavorable for small dealers,brokers,'mom and pop stores'
The issue has been emerged as a cabinet split as the Commerce minister Anand Sharma, Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and Home minister P.Chidambaram are firmly supporting the division by stating that India is allowing only 51% FDI unlike other countries which allow 100% FDI but still the business of 'mom and pop stores' operates effectively and as far as Indian economy
is concerned the global retail giants like Walmart,Tesco, Carrefor will be allowed to open stores only on cities with the population base of minimum 10 lakhs so that there can be enough scope for everyone's survival.
However,the barbaric arguments by the parliamentarians are frivolous as they are opposing FDI by considering it a threat to the economy instead of weighing it's actual consequences.FDI will allow 5000 crore investment in Indian retail sector which in turn will open atleast 1 crore employment opportunities in urban and sub-urban areas.The farmers will also get better prices for their agricultural produce.They can store the excess of farm produce and sell it at the better prices in the close proximity.On the other hand,consumers will also get all the required products at deep discounts.The relaxation in norms for foreign direct investment will benefit not only business but also to farmers and consumers.The opposition of decision in parliament is the major hurdle in the extension of liberalization in the Indian economy.
The opponents should weigh the 'prons and cons ' of the UPA government's decision instead of making frivolous statements.They are expressing only their personal choices by representing the aam aadmi in isolation to their common interests.Today's commoners are well informed and aware
regarding the impact of each and every parliamentary session on their daily lives.No one will desire that the notion of creation of huge employment opportunities, availability of products at deep discounts and less farm produce waste alongwith higher price for agricultural produce will go in haste due to personalized self-woven notion of some opposing parliamentarians.Government should push this revolutionary move pragmatically for the upgradation of Indian retail sector which in turn will boast up the Indian economic scenario.
DU degree is no more a cakewalk!!
soaring cutoffs,strict attendance norms are multiple hurdles to get DU degree
by Meenakshi Chaudhary
Every year lakhs of students aspire to get admission in Delhi University which stands at 133 position in world universities rankings.The university offers courses in medicine,law,commerce,management,engineering,various vocational and academic programmes at undergraduate,post-graduate and doctorate level which promises to offer a flourishing career.
However, the admission criteria and eligibility norms gets tougher day-by-day as being a central university located in the national capital territory,students from various parts of the country aspire to become DU graduates. This year Sri Ram College of commerce (SRCC) breaks all records by setting it's cutoff to 100% for B.Com(honors) and Eco(honors).so,getting admission in the prestigious college of DU is like a dream come true for every student.
The university has set a benchmark by acquiring number one position in the Indian Universities rankings because of it's standardized curriculum,scholarly and efficient faculties and strict regulations.As the university has shown the doors to 350 students who did not make the minimum 40% attendance marks,such students will be required to take fresh admissions next year by completing with students possessing higher percentage.This is a huge setback for the DU degree aspirants.
so,DU is synonymous to perseverance,punctuality and dedication as the aspirants can become DU graduates only if they will work hard to get higher scores at school level and then pursue the academics with dedication and punctuality in order to become DU graduates.
soaring cutoffs,strict attendance norms are multiple hurdles to get DU degree
by Meenakshi Chaudhary
Every year lakhs of students aspire to get admission in Delhi University which stands at 133 position in world universities rankings.The university offers courses in medicine,law,commerce,management,engineering,various vocational and academic programmes at undergraduate,post-graduate and doctorate level which promises to offer a flourishing career.
However, the admission criteria and eligibility norms gets tougher day-by-day as being a central university located in the national capital territory,students from various parts of the country aspire to become DU graduates. This year Sri Ram College of commerce (SRCC) breaks all records by setting it's cutoff to 100% for B.Com(honors) and Eco(honors).so,getting admission in the prestigious college of DU is like a dream come true for every student.
The university has set a benchmark by acquiring number one position in the Indian Universities rankings because of it's standardized curriculum,scholarly and efficient faculties and strict regulations.As the university has shown the doors to 350 students who did not make the minimum 40% attendance marks,such students will be required to take fresh admissions next year by completing with students possessing higher percentage.This is a huge setback for the DU degree aspirants.
so,DU is synonymous to perseverance,punctuality and dedication as the aspirants can become DU graduates only if they will work hard to get higher scores at school level and then pursue the academics with dedication and punctuality in order to become DU graduates.
virtual crime real punishment
website owner held for violating copyright act!
by Meenakshi chaudhary
The economic offence wing(EOW) of Delhi Police have arrested the managing director of GNN Show9 Infotainment private limited -- for violating the copyright act.
The accused identified as Anil sharma,was arrested followed by the complaint filed by music giant T-series.
According to the complaint filed by the Super Cassettes Industries Ltd.,popularly known as T-SERIES, the website was broadcasting songs owned by the company without taking permission."Sharma was arrested on Wednesday for alleged infringement of copyright resulting from unlicensed broadcast of copyrighted works through the website www.radiomaska.com ," a senior police officer said.
Police said sharma is also the editor and published magazines on tourism, business and politics." The website has been operating an internet based music streaming service where it exploits over copyrighted works without any license from us in blatant disregard of our statutory rights", Neeraj Kalyan, T-SERIES president said.
In the past,T-SERIES has initiated action against various websites for copyright violation.
website owner held for violating copyright act!
by Meenakshi chaudhary
The economic offence wing(EOW) of Delhi Police have arrested the managing director of GNN Show9 Infotainment private limited -- for violating the copyright act.
The accused identified as Anil sharma,was arrested followed by the complaint filed by music giant T-series.
According to the complaint filed by the Super Cassettes Industries Ltd.,popularly known as T-SERIES, the website was broadcasting songs owned by the company without taking permission."Sharma was arrested on Wednesday for alleged infringement of copyright resulting from unlicensed broadcast of copyrighted works through the website www.radiomaska.com ," a senior police officer said.
Police said sharma is also the editor and published magazines on tourism, business and politics." The website has been operating an internet based music streaming service where it exploits over copyrighted works without any license from us in blatant disregard of our statutory rights", Neeraj Kalyan, T-SERIES president said.
In the past,T-SERIES has initiated action against various websites for copyright violation.
9 October 2011
Event Update in India's Capital
Hero Cycles India cyclothon
New Delhi: Winners of Hero Cycles India cyclothon pose with Narain Karthikeyan, the country's first Formula 1 driver, at Parliament street in New Delhi on Sunday.
New Delhi: Participants during the Hero Cycles India cyclothon at Rajpath in New Delhi.
New Delhi: Winners of Hero Cycles India cyclothon pose with Narain Karthikeyan, the country's first Formula 1 driver, at Parliament street in New Delhi on Sunday.New Delhi: Participants during the Hero Cycles India cyclothon at Rajpath in New Delhi.
Illuminated Golden Temple
AMRITSAR: Illuminated Golden Temple on the eve of birth Anniversary of fourth Sikh Master– Guru Ramdass Ji in Amritsar.
AMRITSAR: Illuminated Golden Temple on the eve of birth Anniversary of fourth Sikh Master– Guru Ramdass Ji in Amritsar.
Prince with Paris Jackson
Cardiff : Prince Michael Jackson dances with Paris Jackson on stage for the finale of the Michael Forever the Tribute Concert, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
Business News
- India to showcase lesser known tourist spots during F1 gala
New Delhi: With inaugural Grand Prix set to draw huge foreign and domestic crowds, Tourism Ministry has decided to showcase the lesser known destinations during the here.
- Pisces Exim earmarks 1,000 cr for mine acquisitions
- Prez looks forward to good flow of tax info post DTAA
- CCI slaps 1 lakh fine on 6 travel agents, associations
- RIL writes to Murli Manohar Joshi on CAG report
- GC to decide Pak players' IPL participation: Shukla
New Delhi: A decision on the Pak cricketers' participation in the next IPL would be taken at event's Governing Council meeting on October 14, says IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla.
- I'm happy to make the right choices, says Harbhajan
- 71 CWG works under CVC scanner for alleged graft
- 'Not worried about batting failure in warm-up match'
- Sania Mirza undergoes surgery, to be out of action
Entertainment News
- My eviction is unfair: Sobhraj's wife Nihita Biswas
New Delhi: Charles Sobhraj''s wife Nihita Biswas, who became the first victim of the fifth season of Bigg Boss, says the decision to evict her out of the reality show''s house was unfair.
- Paris Jackson wears father's jacket at concert
- Pop superstar Lady Gaga dotes on Elton John's son
- Kristen Stewart says he was studious in school
- Sony negotiating film rights to Steve Jobs biography
International News
- Mathai in Sri Lanka on three-day visit
Colombo: India may take up issue of attacks on its fishermen from Tamil Nadu allegedly by Lankan navy during visiting Foreign Secy Ranjan Mathai's talks with top leadership here.
- Disarmament group to call for nuclear club talks
- Special ops, CIA first in, last out of Afghanistan
- Demonstrators storm Syrian embassy in Berlin
- First commercial British flight 'fuelled by cooking oil
National News
- 26/11 attacks case: SC to hear Kasab's plea tomorrow
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow the plea of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab challenging his conviction and death sentence in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case.
- Rahul, Jitendra Singh on surprise visit to Gopalgarh
- Acid test for AIADMK in Tiruchirapalli West bypolls
- Ansari to embark on 6-day tour to Turkey tomorrow
- Railways identifies 305 sites for commercial usage
The big story
Anna above Parliament, can pressurise it: Kejriwal
New Delhi: Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has said that Anna Hazare is above Parliament and he has the right to do so as a citizen. "Of course, he is putting himself above (Parliament). Every citizen is above Parliament. Let me caution you, every citizen is above Parliament. The citizen has every right to tell the Parliament has not done the job.
New Delhi: Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has said that Anna Hazare is above Parliament and he has the right to do so as a citizen. "Of course, he is putting himself above (Parliament). Every citizen is above Parliament. Let me caution you, every citizen is above Parliament. The citizen has every right to tell the Parliament has not done the job.
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8 October 2011
cricket news
Last two overs made the difference: Harbhajan
The two wickets by James Franklin in the 19th over set up victory for Mumbai Indians, according to skipper Harbhajan Singh who also praised Lasith Malinga for his haul of four wickets against Somerset in the semifinals of the Champions League T20 tournament on Saturday.
And the winner is... IPL
For once, the Mumbai Indians’ top order got its act together and helped the side eke out a 10-run win over Somerset in the Champions League semifinal on Saturday. Khurram Habib reports.
Haider questions Akhtar, Afridi's comments on Pak cricket
Wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider, who had infamously fled from Pakistan's series against South Africa last year, has questioned former players Shoaib Akhtar and Shahid Afridi's criticism of Pakistan cricket.
A bigger challenge awaits Team India in Australia: Ganguly
After the forgettable tour of England in the just-concluded series, Team India will face a bigger challenge when they travel to Australia in December, according to former captain Sourav Ganguly.
Decision on Butt's fate as PCB chief in next 2 days
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt has left for Dubai to attend the ICC's executive board meeting even as adecision on his extension is expected to be taken in the next 48 hours.
Katich rues dropped catches after CLT20 exit
New South Wales captain Simon Katich said a couple of dropped catches cost his side the Champions League Twenty20 semifinal against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Hoping to make fresh vigour count
series to five.
Whatever result we get, we'll be fine: Harbhajan
Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh although wants his team to give best effort in their semifinal match of the Champions League T20 against Somerset in Chennai tomorrow but said he would not be too bothered about the result.Warner blitz not enough to challenge Bangalore
This one was billed as the clash of big-hitters, between Chris Gayle and David Warner and both rocked the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the first CLT20 semifinal on Friday. HT reports.
No Decision Review System for India-England series
Cricket's world governing body, ICC, says the Decision Review System will not be used during an upcoming limited overs series between India and England.
ICC warns Sri Lanka over Galle's 'poor' pitch
Sri Lanka's cricket board has been officially warned for the "poor" quality of the pitch at Galle, which hosted the first test in their recent series against Australia, the International Cricket Council said today.
Looking to push home the advantage
The final stretch of the Champions League Twenty20 has been saved the ignominy of becoming a damp squib. The crowd turnout was already low and the absence of an Indian team from either of the semifinals would have flashed empty stands on TV screens. Khurram Habib reports. First semifinals: Royal Challengers vs NSW
'Subcontinent gambles $50 bn on cricket'
Jurors in a London Crown Court were told that cricket betting syndicates were controlled and orchestrated by "shadowy figures" based in Dubai, Mumbai, London and Karachi
A fit Samit Patel braced for action
Having overcome fitness problems which kept him out of England team for two-and-a-half years, Samit Rohit Patel is raring to go in the five-match one-day series against India beginning here Oct 14.
It's advantage MI against Somerset in semis: Pollock
Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shaun Pollock today said his team has the experience of playing at the slow track at M A Chidambaram Stadium and will look to adjust to the conditions quickly when they take on Somerset in their Champions League twenty20 semifinal clash on Saturday.
Rascals gets third highest opening of the year
The cast of David Dhawan’s film Rascals has a reason to rejoice. The film has garnered the third highest opening for the year, after Salman Khan’s Ready and Bodyguard.
The comic flick, that stars Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Kangna Ranaut, Lisa Haydon and Arjun Rampal, did good business on its
The movie has garnered a collection of Rs 8.63 crore on the first day itself, making it the third highest for 2011.
This was despite a limited release and low ticket prices compared to the weekends. Trade pundits say that if the tickets were priced at the regular rates, then the movie could have grossed higher and maybe even crossed Rs 11 crore on the opening day.
Meanwhile, Dhawan is all praise for his lead actor Sanjay Dutt. “Sanjay is like an open book. He doesn’t hide anything. He is the most simple guy I have ever seen. I started my career with him 20 years back as a director and he is still the same. There is no change in him,” says Dhawan, who first worked with him in Taaqatwar in 1989. About Ajay, he says, “He comes across as a very serious person which actually he is not. He is a very easy person.
India at a glance!!
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Guj IPS association passes resolution in support of Bhatt
Gujarat IPS association today passed a resolution supporting IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt who has been put behind bars after his subordinate officer filed a complaint against him.
Teachers’, farmers’ children throng IITs
Since childhood, Chaitanya Potti, 17, had been groomed for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) by his parents, both teachers in English-medium schools in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Climate change: India ready to play hard ball
The next round of climate talks in December is likely to be a tough one — pitting developing countries against the developed world. Pushing for a level playing field, India has asked the UN to address the developing nations’ concerns when climate talks are held. Chetan Chauhan reports.
Panel chief Parrikar out, more uncertainty over PAC report
Uncertainty over the fate of the Goa legislature's PAC report on illegal mining grew on Saturday with the removal of leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar as PAC chief. Snehal Rebello reports.
Despite RTE, EWS kids still find the going tough
A year after its implementation, students and parents from the economically weaker sections of society are still finding it tough to use the Right to Education Act (RTE) effectively. Instances of alleged expulsion, mental harassment and misbehaviour have been reported by students and parents from different corners of the city against some private un-aided schools. A record of the complaints and their numbers
Edu minister who used exam proxy faces arrest
Puducherry’s education minister, who had used a proxy to write his class X exams recently, faces possible arrest. A probe by senior education department official of the Tamil Nadu government has confirmed that the minister had used an impersonator.
Delhi HC blast: Now, NIA suspects 16-yr-old
Two days after arresting a 23-year-old Kashmiri preparing for his MBBS in Dhaka for allegedly being involved in the Delhi high court blast, the NIA now suspects his 16-year-old brother to be involved as well. That would make him possibly the youngest suspect in a major terror attack in the country. Rajesh Ahuja reports.
Congress cautious at Team Anna’s political turn
With Anna Hazare's civil society movement, which at its height had rejected politicians of all shades, turning into a scorching political onslaught against the Congress in the Hisar LS by-poll, the ruling party is trying to take a balanced approach to tackle Team Anna on political turf. Saubhadra Chatterji &Devendra Uppal report. Blowing hot and cold
Bhagat singh, the final hours
Gleaned from hitherto inaccessible records in India and Pakistan, for the first time, Hindustan Times puts together the sequence of events leading up to the revolutionary's execution. RK Kaushik writes.
India, an emerging gay tourism hub?
Aluxurious stay at a palace in Udaipur, an ayurvedic massage by the sea in Kochi, a spiritual session with a guru in Varanasi or just a leisurely sightseeing trip across Delhi, Agra or Jaipur, does seem like the perfect holiday plan for any couple. Sharon Fernandes writes.
Suspicious helicopter lands at Konkan coast
A suspicious helicopter today landed at Harne-Palde in coastal Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra and two unidentified persons allegedly conducted recce of the area after disembarking from it, police said.
E-ticketing going bust, agents cry foul
The revolutionary e-ticketing initiative of the Indian Railways is threatening to go bust, causing huge woes to train passengers. Srinand Jha reports. Click to trouble?
Sohrabuddin case witness escapes, held again
Sylvester, a key witness in the Soharabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, made a dramatic escape from Gujarat Police custody but was rearrested late in the night.
None misbehaved with Arvind Kejriwal at Uchana
Arvind Kejriwal told HT on phone from Uchana that none misbehaved with the Anna team and mistakenly it has been over-blown and overstated and by a channel.
Govt may link NGREGA wages with minimum wages law
After poverty line, the government and the civil society may be converging on paying crores of workers enrolled under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the minimum wages law
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