History Rocks, the most popular rock music show on FOX History & Entertainment (every Friday night at 10:30pm), opened to a full house with a thrilling performance by the young rock band, One Track Mind, at Hard Rock Café on Thursday night.
The highlight of the evening was the riff dripping performance by the young and energetic band as they belted one classic number after another to a roaring audience.
A sixteen-part series, History Rocks III is dedicated to the definitive sound of legendary rockers. This May, FOX History & Entertainment allows music lovers a peek into the lives of rock legends and devour their biggest concerts. Featuring this season is Jimi Hendrix’s legendary performance at the Woodstock festival; Queen’s live performance to a jam-packed Wembley Stadium; Pink Floyd’s electrifying do of what is considered their best album ever amongst others. Sudha Sadhanand, Vice-President, Programming, FOX History & Entertainment agress, “In its third season, fans of History Rocks are going to see a very different show – combining the trivia and stories of their days of classic rock with entertaining concerts of their favourite rock legends. You will see what makes these rock legends the gods of rock. From the heaviest riff drippers to the most beautiful ballads - every episode here has those thrills.”
History Rocks III which has already toured Delhi and Mumbai will hit Bangalore next with Galeej Guru. Apart from the concerts, exclusive History Rocks quizzes are being held across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Also, up for grabs for a lucky winner of the Truest Bhakt contest is an exclusive Epiphone Les Paul Custom Guitar.
The exciting line-up of the concerts being showcased are:
Date
Time
Episode Title
15th May
22:30
Queen Live at Wembley
15th May
24:00
Classic Albums: Metallica – Black (documentary)
22nd May
22:30
Doors - Live In Europe
22nd May
24:00
U2 – Joshua Tree
29th May
22:30
Jimi Hendrix Live At Woodstock
29th May
24:00
Classic Albums: Jimi Hendirx – Electric Ladyland
5th June
22:30
Pink Floyd- the Dark Side of the Moon Live
5th June
24:00
Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - the Dark Side of the Moon
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About FOX History & Entertainment
FOX History & Entertainment presents history in an all new avatar! Committed towards bringing exciting historical content with more variety of programming, FOX History & Entertainment promotes interesting, relevant and entertaining aspects of World and Indian history through formats as diverse as documentaries, dramas, blockbuster movies etc.
May 23, 2009
UTV Bindass gives you another easy way to rake in some moolah
Your favorite Munish Mukhija aka Munna is driving back into town as UTV Bindass re-launches the show CashCab– Meter Chalu Hai!! So if the thought of making money in these times seems tough…its time to tune into UTV Bindass. Starting 24th May 2009, the show will air every Sunday from 7 to 7 30 pm and the second season of this popular reality game show promises to be brimming with more fun, more money, more of Munna’s quirky takes and loads of celebrities.
The show gives contestants the simplest way to earn some bucks – a grand prize ofRs 20,000! Allyou haveto do iscall Munnaandask him to dropyouto yourdestination in his famous birbani. En route our very sarcastically witty Munna will quiz thecontestantsand every right answer will win them money. The show has 5 segments where questionsbecome progressively tougher and end with answeringquestions on a video clip..The challenges don’t end here!Contestants mightalso be given a whacky dareorchallenge, to be performed on the road. The questions willget more and more challengingand thecashprizes willincrease accordingly. Though the contestants will be given lifelines to support themselves during the journey, the twist in this season is that for every wrong answer Munna will charge them a penalty!
At the launch of the show,Heather Gupta, Channel Head, UTV Bindass, says, “The concept of the show is extremely innovative and the tremendous response that we received for Season 1 has encouraged us to return with Season 2. The second show comes with a lot of excitement and chutzpah and a promise of entertaining the audiences to the fullest. It is a joyride and you are getting paid for it! So hop onboard!!”
A well opinionatedMunna, the host of the show,says“I absolutely love the format of the show! It’s unique, entertaining, quirky, witty and gives you a simple chanceto makemoney…what more does one want! We had a whale of a time in the first season and I am positive that it will be the same in the second season as well.CashCabI met with a phenomenal response from the audiences making it one of the most watched reality game shows…no wonder the second season of the exciting series was an obvious choice! “
Just call in for yourCashCab
Brace yourselves and Munna comes to your city with thecabthat can win you whole lot of money!
Get set for your dose on every Sunday 7 p.m. to 7:30p.m
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About Bindass:
Launched in September 2007, Bindass is the first 3600 Entertainment Brand for Indian Youth. Bindass’ brand values of being fun, frank, and fearless and Indian has created a community building platform to bring Indian Youth together using the power ofTV, Movies, Web, Mobile, Ground and Campus Activities.
Offering a unique blend of programming in well researched genres that attract the Youth – Action Thrillers, Comedy, Magic, Reality, Game Shows. Till date Bindass has reached 64% of Indian Youth.
The show gives contestants the simplest way to earn some bucks – a grand prize ofRs 20,000! Allyou haveto do iscall Munnaandask him to dropyouto yourdestination in his famous birbani. En route our very sarcastically witty Munna will quiz thecontestantsand every right answer will win them money. The show has 5 segments where questionsbecome progressively tougher and end with answeringquestions on a video clip..The challenges don’t end here!Contestants mightalso be given a whacky dareorchallenge, to be performed on the road. The questions willget more and more challengingand thecashprizes willincrease accordingly. Though the contestants will be given lifelines to support themselves during the journey, the twist in this season is that for every wrong answer Munna will charge them a penalty!
At the launch of the show,Heather Gupta, Channel Head, UTV Bindass, says, “The concept of the show is extremely innovative and the tremendous response that we received for Season 1 has encouraged us to return with Season 2. The second show comes with a lot of excitement and chutzpah and a promise of entertaining the audiences to the fullest. It is a joyride and you are getting paid for it! So hop onboard!!”
A well opinionatedMunna, the host of the show,says“I absolutely love the format of the show! It’s unique, entertaining, quirky, witty and gives you a simple chanceto makemoney…what more does one want! We had a whale of a time in the first season and I am positive that it will be the same in the second season as well.CashCabI met with a phenomenal response from the audiences making it one of the most watched reality game shows…no wonder the second season of the exciting series was an obvious choice! “
Just call in for yourCashCab
Brace yourselves and Munna comes to your city with thecabthat can win you whole lot of money!
Get set for your dose on every Sunday 7 p.m. to 7:30p.m
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About Bindass:
Launched in September 2007, Bindass is the first 3600 Entertainment Brand for Indian Youth. Bindass’ brand values of being fun, frank, and fearless and Indian has created a community building platform to bring Indian Youth together using the power ofTV, Movies, Web, Mobile, Ground and Campus Activities.
Offering a unique blend of programming in well researched genres that attract the Youth – Action Thrillers, Comedy, Magic, Reality, Game Shows. Till date Bindass has reached 64% of Indian Youth.
Yash Birla Group Awards National PR Mandate to Blue Lotus
Blue Lotus Communications, a leading public relations agency in India, has bagged the national PR mandate for the Yash Birla Group, an INR 30 Billion conglomerate. With over 20 diversified companies, in sectors like Auto, Engineering, Textiles, Chemicals, Power and Electricals it has also diversified into the Wellness, Lifestyle, Education & IT sector. The group has 8 listed entities in the country.
Elaborating on this new addition, Mr. N. Chandramouli, CEO of Blue Lotus Communications said, “We are proud to partner with the Yash Birla Group (YBG) as its image management and public relations consultant. Our focus on strategic thought and focused implementation helped us get the mandate from among a host of other agencies”.
“Since it is the Yash Birla Group’s philosophy to partner with the best in every field, we are privileged to have been finalized, tested and chosen. We are working together to ensure that Yash Birla Group is on the forefront of the Indian Industry by assisting them in creating category leaders in the sectors they are present in.”, Chandramouli added.
The group has diversified interest in industries like steel pipes, machine tools, cutting tools, tool holders, iron castings, power solution products, multi-purpose engines pumps, electrical appliances, textiles, carpets, lifestyle, travel, cotton ginning, etc
The major companies in the group include Zenith Birla (India) Ltd, Birla Cotsyn (India) Ltd, Birla Power Solutions Ltd, Dagger Forst Tools Ltd, Birla Precision Technologies Limited (formerly Birla Kennametal Ltd), Birla Transasia Carpets Ltd, Birla AccuCast Ltd. (formerly Birla Perucchini Ltd), Birla Electricals Ltd, Birla Edutech Ltd. & Birla Wellness and Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
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About Blue Lotus Communications Consultancy
Blue Lotus is a seven-year agency that started in October 2002. With humble beginnings as a two-person agency, the agency has grown to a size of more than 115 consultants, 9 offices and 3 profitable business lines in this very short time-span. The other businesses of the group include a design boutique called Mustard Designs and Blue Bytes, an Information Logistics service.
Blue Lotus Communications has specializations in Healthcare, Technology, and Finance. The agency's impressive array of clients includes Sharekhan, Dun & Bradstreet, SREI, Muthoot group, DHL, Lodha Builders, Bharatmatrimony.com, KEIP and EMRI, among others.
Elaborating on this new addition, Mr. N. Chandramouli, CEO of Blue Lotus Communications said, “We are proud to partner with the Yash Birla Group (YBG) as its image management and public relations consultant. Our focus on strategic thought and focused implementation helped us get the mandate from among a host of other agencies”.
“Since it is the Yash Birla Group’s philosophy to partner with the best in every field, we are privileged to have been finalized, tested and chosen. We are working together to ensure that Yash Birla Group is on the forefront of the Indian Industry by assisting them in creating category leaders in the sectors they are present in.”, Chandramouli added.
The group has diversified interest in industries like steel pipes, machine tools, cutting tools, tool holders, iron castings, power solution products, multi-purpose engines pumps, electrical appliances, textiles, carpets, lifestyle, travel, cotton ginning, etc
The major companies in the group include Zenith Birla (India) Ltd, Birla Cotsyn (India) Ltd, Birla Power Solutions Ltd, Dagger Forst Tools Ltd, Birla Precision Technologies Limited (formerly Birla Kennametal Ltd), Birla Transasia Carpets Ltd, Birla AccuCast Ltd. (formerly Birla Perucchini Ltd), Birla Electricals Ltd, Birla Edutech Ltd. & Birla Wellness and Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
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About Blue Lotus Communications Consultancy
Blue Lotus is a seven-year agency that started in October 2002. With humble beginnings as a two-person agency, the agency has grown to a size of more than 115 consultants, 9 offices and 3 profitable business lines in this very short time-span. The other businesses of the group include a design boutique called Mustard Designs and Blue Bytes, an Information Logistics service.
Blue Lotus Communications has specializations in Healthcare, Technology, and Finance. The agency's impressive array of clients includes Sharekhan, Dun & Bradstreet, SREI, Muthoot group, DHL, Lodha Builders, Bharatmatrimony.com, KEIP and EMRI, among others.
SIL Is Back...
Sil, the brand best known for quality products that deliver Lip – Smaking’ Goodness has now been bought over by Scandic Food India Private Limited (Scandic). Scandic is a subsidiary of the Danish DKK 1400 million Good Food Group A/s which has 11 factories and exports to 65 countries. Good Food enjoys a considerable share of the processed food category in the Scandinavian countries.
Recognizing the potential of the Indian market, Good Food Group formed Scandic to tap into the growing processed food sector. Scandic would look to leveraging the Group’s global expertise of innovation and quality for all its products and brands. Having acquired the SIL brand from Marico Ltd. in March 2008, Scandic has spent the last year in upgrading the manufacturing facilities with the objective of bringing it to international standards.
Speaking at the re-launch, Mr. P T Gopal, CEO and Managing Director, Scandic Food India Pvt. Ltd. said “Sil has been a loved and well respected brand for the last five decades. We would be rejuvenating the brand through investments in quality, innovation and expanding the brand footprint”
The Sil range consists of jams, sauces (red chilli, green chilli, soya), dressings (mayonnaise), baked beans and sweet corn.
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About Scandic Food India Pvt. Ltd.
Scandic Food India Pvt. Ltd. (Scandic) is a subsidiary of the Danish DKK 1400 million Good Food Group A/s which has 11 factories and exports to 65 countries. Good Food Group enjoys a considerable share of the processed food category in the Scandinavian countries.
Scandic has strong plans of rejuvenating the Sil brand through innovation and expansion of the brand footprint. In the near future, Scandic aims to bring in some of the global brands from the Good Food stable and focus on delivering value offerings to the quality conscious Indian consumer.
Recognizing the potential of the Indian market, Good Food Group formed Scandic to tap into the growing processed food sector. Scandic would look to leveraging the Group’s global expertise of innovation and quality for all its products and brands. Having acquired the SIL brand from Marico Ltd. in March 2008, Scandic has spent the last year in upgrading the manufacturing facilities with the objective of bringing it to international standards.
Speaking at the re-launch, Mr. P T Gopal, CEO and Managing Director, Scandic Food India Pvt. Ltd. said “Sil has been a loved and well respected brand for the last five decades. We would be rejuvenating the brand through investments in quality, innovation and expanding the brand footprint”
The Sil range consists of jams, sauces (red chilli, green chilli, soya), dressings (mayonnaise), baked beans and sweet corn.
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About Scandic Food India Pvt. Ltd.
Scandic Food India Pvt. Ltd. (Scandic) is a subsidiary of the Danish DKK 1400 million Good Food Group A/s which has 11 factories and exports to 65 countries. Good Food Group enjoys a considerable share of the processed food category in the Scandinavian countries.
Scandic has strong plans of rejuvenating the Sil brand through innovation and expansion of the brand footprint. In the near future, Scandic aims to bring in some of the global brands from the Good Food stable and focus on delivering value offerings to the quality conscious Indian consumer.
Fujitsu Launches World's First 125°C Spec. Low Power Memory for SiPs
Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of two new Consumer FCRAM(*1) memory chips featuring an operating temperature range that has been extended to a high-temperature of 125°C for the first time in memory with a DDR SDRAM interface. Sample shipment of the two new FCRAM products, the 512Mbit (MB81EDS516545), and 256Mbit (MB81EDS256545), will begin from today. These products are low power consumption memory optimized for use in system-in-packages (SiPs) in digital consumer products such as digital TVs and digital video camcorders.
Customers will benefit from using these new FCRAM chips combined with a System-on-Chip (SoC) in a SiP configuration, in that as the temperature of the SiP rises with the increase of operating speed, the operation is not impaired or limited by the memory. Furthermore, there are the benefits of reduced development effort needed for product design, reduced board space, as well as a reduction in the number of components.
Today’s digital consumer products continue to demand higher performance and faster speeds as well as low costs. To satisfy such needs, the use of SiPs, that combine for example a memory chip with a SoC, has been increasing. The use of SiPs also reduces the number of necessary components as well as reducing board space, thus helping to lower system costs. SiPs also make design easier, such as for the development of high-speed memory interfaces or for noise reduction measures.
Figure 1: Options for thermal design in memory SiPs show the superiority of the new FCRAMs
As illustrated in Figure 1, up until now conventional memory has given limitations to SiP usage that are resolved with the new FCRAM products. Figure 1(a) shows a SiP configuration where a high-performance SoC has a large power consumption that generates heat such that the SiP temperature becomes 105°C. The SoC is specified to a maximum of 125°C so its operation is fine, however a conventional memory is used that can only operate up to 95°C so this SiP configuration is not usable.
To use such a conventional memory in the SiP, another option is to add some kind of heat disperser like a heat-sink. As shown in Figure 1(b), this would reduce the SiP temperature to 90°C so operating is feasible, however there is increased cost and increases size. Subsequently, many customers who have been investigating using SiPs have wished for memory with an extended operating temperature range.
Fujitsu Microelectronics has responded to those needs by developing these 512Mbit and 256Mbit Consumer FCRAM products with a maximum operating temperature of 125°C. As shown in Figure 1(c), using the 125°C rated FCRAM, the SiP operates fine even with an SoC with high power consumption, and without the need to add a heat-sink. This solves the problem of increased costs for thermal measures encountered when trying to use 95°C-rated conventional memory.
Furthermore, even for operating temperatures of 125°C, these FCRAM products can provide data transfer rates that are more than 2 times the data rate of conventional DDR SDRAM memory, while keeping power consumption low. In fact the new 512Mbit FCRAM for example can provide a reduction in power consumption of up to 50% compared to the equivalent conventional DDR2 SDRAM memory. Therefore these new FCRAMs also contribute to a 50% reduction of CO2 emissions from the memory in digital consumer products.
Fujitsu Microelectronics will continue to develop products with the necessary performance and functionality for SiPs in order to provide solutions for digital consumer products with optimal value and cost.
Product Features
1. World first operation up to 125°C
These new FCRAMs have a maximum operating temperature of 125°C, so compared to conventional SDRAM memory - with maximum temperature specifications of 85°C or 95°C - the allowable power consumption within the system is greatly increased. Subsequently, it is possible to realize SiP solutions that were previously not possible, such as where high power consumption SoCs – needed in high-performance digital consumer electronics – combined with memory would lead to overheating. Also, it allows the use of low cost packaging that does not require high-temperature specifications.
2. Low power consumption
By expanding the bus width to 64bits and reducing the operating frequency, and with terminating resistors(*2) not being required, these new FCRAMs enable a maximum of 50% reduction in power consumption compared to the equivalent system of two conventional DDR2 SDRAM memory chips with 16bit bus width. The new FCRAMs would also reduce CO2 emissions attributable to memory by 50% in digital consumer products.
3. High data bandwidth
For operating temperatures of 125°C, by having a 64bit bus width and a maximum operating frequency of 200MHz, these new FCRAMs can provide a data transfer rate of 3.2Gbyte/second, which is 2 times the data rate of conventional DDR2 SDRAM memory. For operating temperatures of 105°C and below with an operating frequency of 216MHz, the data transfer rate increases to 3.46Gbyte/second.
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Glossary and Notes
*1. Consumer FCRAM: FCRAM (Fast Cycle Random Access Memory) is Fujitsu Microelectronics’ proprietary RAM core architecture featuring high-speed and low power consumption. Consumer FCRAM refers to an FCRAM core with an industry-standard low power SDRAM interface, and which is optimized for use in digital consumer products.
*2. Terminating resistors: Resistors that are attached at the termination of a circuit wiring or a signal. They are used to prevent interference due to signal reflection, however they have high power consumption. For DDR2 SDRAM, the terminating resistors are embbeded on the chip (so-called ODT: On Die Termination).
About Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL)
Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd was established as the Asia Pacific Headquarters of Fujitsu Limited Electronic Devices Group in 1986. It provides support, sales and marketing of semiconductors and electronic devices to the Asia Pacific region, including India and Oceania. Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia offers a wide and varied product range like ASIC, ASSPs, Microcontrollers / Microprocessors (FR-V), System Memory (FRAM / FCRAM) and System LSIs (DVD MPEG Source Decoders / MPEG –2 Encoders).
About Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited
Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited designs and manufactures semiconductors, providing highly reliable, optimal solutions and support to meet the varying needs of its customers. Products and services include ASICs/COT, ASSPs, power management ICs, and flash microcontrollers, with wide-ranging expertise focusing on imaging, wireless, automotive and security applications. Fujitsu Microelectronics also drives power efficiency and environmental initiatives. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited on March 21, 2008. Through its global sales and development network, with sites in Japan and throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Fujitsu Microelectronics offers semiconductor solutions to the global marketplace. For more information: http://jp.fujitsu.com/fml/en/
Customers will benefit from using these new FCRAM chips combined with a System-on-Chip (SoC) in a SiP configuration, in that as the temperature of the SiP rises with the increase of operating speed, the operation is not impaired or limited by the memory. Furthermore, there are the benefits of reduced development effort needed for product design, reduced board space, as well as a reduction in the number of components.
Today’s digital consumer products continue to demand higher performance and faster speeds as well as low costs. To satisfy such needs, the use of SiPs, that combine for example a memory chip with a SoC, has been increasing. The use of SiPs also reduces the number of necessary components as well as reducing board space, thus helping to lower system costs. SiPs also make design easier, such as for the development of high-speed memory interfaces or for noise reduction measures.
Figure 1: Options for thermal design in memory SiPs show the superiority of the new FCRAMs
As illustrated in Figure 1, up until now conventional memory has given limitations to SiP usage that are resolved with the new FCRAM products. Figure 1(a) shows a SiP configuration where a high-performance SoC has a large power consumption that generates heat such that the SiP temperature becomes 105°C. The SoC is specified to a maximum of 125°C so its operation is fine, however a conventional memory is used that can only operate up to 95°C so this SiP configuration is not usable.
To use such a conventional memory in the SiP, another option is to add some kind of heat disperser like a heat-sink. As shown in Figure 1(b), this would reduce the SiP temperature to 90°C so operating is feasible, however there is increased cost and increases size. Subsequently, many customers who have been investigating using SiPs have wished for memory with an extended operating temperature range.
Fujitsu Microelectronics has responded to those needs by developing these 512Mbit and 256Mbit Consumer FCRAM products with a maximum operating temperature of 125°C. As shown in Figure 1(c), using the 125°C rated FCRAM, the SiP operates fine even with an SoC with high power consumption, and without the need to add a heat-sink. This solves the problem of increased costs for thermal measures encountered when trying to use 95°C-rated conventional memory.
Furthermore, even for operating temperatures of 125°C, these FCRAM products can provide data transfer rates that are more than 2 times the data rate of conventional DDR SDRAM memory, while keeping power consumption low. In fact the new 512Mbit FCRAM for example can provide a reduction in power consumption of up to 50% compared to the equivalent conventional DDR2 SDRAM memory. Therefore these new FCRAMs also contribute to a 50% reduction of CO2 emissions from the memory in digital consumer products.
Fujitsu Microelectronics will continue to develop products with the necessary performance and functionality for SiPs in order to provide solutions for digital consumer products with optimal value and cost.
Product Features
1. World first operation up to 125°C
These new FCRAMs have a maximum operating temperature of 125°C, so compared to conventional SDRAM memory - with maximum temperature specifications of 85°C or 95°C - the allowable power consumption within the system is greatly increased. Subsequently, it is possible to realize SiP solutions that were previously not possible, such as where high power consumption SoCs – needed in high-performance digital consumer electronics – combined with memory would lead to overheating. Also, it allows the use of low cost packaging that does not require high-temperature specifications.
2. Low power consumption
By expanding the bus width to 64bits and reducing the operating frequency, and with terminating resistors(*2) not being required, these new FCRAMs enable a maximum of 50% reduction in power consumption compared to the equivalent system of two conventional DDR2 SDRAM memory chips with 16bit bus width. The new FCRAMs would also reduce CO2 emissions attributable to memory by 50% in digital consumer products.
3. High data bandwidth
For operating temperatures of 125°C, by having a 64bit bus width and a maximum operating frequency of 200MHz, these new FCRAMs can provide a data transfer rate of 3.2Gbyte/second, which is 2 times the data rate of conventional DDR2 SDRAM memory. For operating temperatures of 105°C and below with an operating frequency of 216MHz, the data transfer rate increases to 3.46Gbyte/second.
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Glossary and Notes
*1. Consumer FCRAM: FCRAM (Fast Cycle Random Access Memory) is Fujitsu Microelectronics’ proprietary RAM core architecture featuring high-speed and low power consumption. Consumer FCRAM refers to an FCRAM core with an industry-standard low power SDRAM interface, and which is optimized for use in digital consumer products.
*2. Terminating resistors: Resistors that are attached at the termination of a circuit wiring or a signal. They are used to prevent interference due to signal reflection, however they have high power consumption. For DDR2 SDRAM, the terminating resistors are embbeded on the chip (so-called ODT: On Die Termination).
About Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL)
Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd was established as the Asia Pacific Headquarters of Fujitsu Limited Electronic Devices Group in 1986. It provides support, sales and marketing of semiconductors and electronic devices to the Asia Pacific region, including India and Oceania. Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia offers a wide and varied product range like ASIC, ASSPs, Microcontrollers / Microprocessors (FR-V), System Memory (FRAM / FCRAM) and System LSIs (DVD MPEG Source Decoders / MPEG –2 Encoders).
About Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited
Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited designs and manufactures semiconductors, providing highly reliable, optimal solutions and support to meet the varying needs of its customers. Products and services include ASICs/COT, ASSPs, power management ICs, and flash microcontrollers, with wide-ranging expertise focusing on imaging, wireless, automotive and security applications. Fujitsu Microelectronics also drives power efficiency and environmental initiatives. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited on March 21, 2008. Through its global sales and development network, with sites in Japan and throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Fujitsu Microelectronics offers semiconductor solutions to the global marketplace. For more information: http://jp.fujitsu.com/fml/en/
Taj Hotels appoints Mr. Sarabjeet Singh as Head of Operations for Taj GVK Hotels and GM - Taj Krishna
Taj Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. Sarabjeet Singh as Director Operations for Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts and General Manager for Taj Krishna. He replaces Mr. Veer Vijay Singh, who has been promoted as the COO – Premium Hotels in Mumbai, after a four-year stint here in Hyderabad.
Prior to the new assignment with Taj Krishna, Mr. Sarabjeet Singh was General Manager in Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi.
Expressing happiness over his new role, Mr. Sarabjeet Singh said, ”I am looking forward to taking up the new responsibilities and raising the bar of excellence of Taj Hotels in Hyderabad. I hope the coming years will be highly challenging and exciting.”
Mr. Sarabjeet Singh started his career with Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces in the year 1988 as a Management Trainee and worked in the iconic Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, in various positions in the Food & Beverage department. Subsequent positions held by him include, Food & Beverage Manager - Taj Exotica Bentota, Sri Lanka, General Manager – Fisherman’s Cove, Chennai, Deputy General Manager – Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur. He has over 21 years of experience in the hotel operations.
Mr. Singh will report to the Managing Director – Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited and to the Chief Operating Officer - Luxury (India) and Premium Hotels.
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About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 64 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.
Prior to the new assignment with Taj Krishna, Mr. Sarabjeet Singh was General Manager in Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi.
Expressing happiness over his new role, Mr. Sarabjeet Singh said, ”I am looking forward to taking up the new responsibilities and raising the bar of excellence of Taj Hotels in Hyderabad. I hope the coming years will be highly challenging and exciting.”
Mr. Sarabjeet Singh started his career with Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces in the year 1988 as a Management Trainee and worked in the iconic Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, in various positions in the Food & Beverage department. Subsequent positions held by him include, Food & Beverage Manager - Taj Exotica Bentota, Sri Lanka, General Manager – Fisherman’s Cove, Chennai, Deputy General Manager – Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur. He has over 21 years of experience in the hotel operations.
Mr. Singh will report to the Managing Director – Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited and to the Chief Operating Officer - Luxury (India) and Premium Hotels.
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About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 64 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.
Seasons launches 'luxury homes'
Naiknavare Developers and Seasons Apartment Hotel will jointly launch Seasons Luxury Homes a new concept in Hospitality and Serviced Apartments sector.
Mr. Hemant Naiknavare, Director, Naiknavare Developers and Mr. Naveen Kaul General Manager of Seasons told reporters that Seasons Luxury Homes would offer the comfort and privacy of homes in addition to the Services offered by Seasons. The concept of Luxury Homes as a Hospitality product has emerged from a synergy between the Developer and Hospitality arms of the group, they added.
Seasons Luxury Homes ranging from 2 BHK to 6 BHK Apartments are being launched at projects of Naiknavare Developers in excellent, convenient and popular residential locations such as, Bhosale Nagar, Kalyani Nagar and Viman Nagar.
Mr. Naiknavare said that Seasons Apartment Hotel launched its first hotel at Koregaon Park in 2000, followed by the second hotel, Seasons at Aundh in 2006, and over the years we have observed that, for many genuinely long-stay customers (4 months plus) even discounted tariffs at apartment hotels become unaffordable.
Secondly in India where limited services (house-keeping and house maids) are easily available, many small entrepreneurs offer rented, partially serviced, furnished / unfurnished options and often many of the long-stay customers from apartment hotels opt for such apartments and move out within a few weeks.
“We have recognized this as an opportunity and have evolved a strategy of offering furnished and unfurnished apartments with services provided. These apartments will also offer larger space to the customer at a more affordable price. Since Luxury Homes are located in Naiknavare projects, Guests can enjoy the use of project amenities such as the swimming pool, club-house, gym, lawns, etc, as also the friendship and fraternity of fellow residents.
Separate living and kitchen facilities within the apartment increase comfort and flexibility and also, since the services are not as much in-the-face, it offers more privacy to the customer and are Ideal for medium and long-stay, Mr. Naiknavare added.
Mr. Kaul also said, that Luxury Homes would offer features and services such as fully furnished apartments, relocation services, on call 24 hour maintenance, Daily Housekeeping, Resident assistant, Meals on Call ( On Payment Basis) , Complimentary privilege card at Seasons and guided city tour for customers.
All these apartments would be legal procedures compliant, and no brokerage or deposit will be taken from the customers.
“Our Luxury Homes are differentiated from conventional leave and license arrangements which are normally for periods exceeding 11 months and are accompanied with substantial deposits, whereas Luxury Homes are available for even four months without deposit.” In that respect alone, it will create a new niche facility for the city. Customers are expected to pay only a marginal premium over conventional rented accommodation for the convenience of dealing with professional hospitality agencies such as Seasons, said Mr. Kaul.
He added that 4BHK to 6BHK Apartments will be available at Bhosale Nagar and will be serviced by Seasons Aundh. 2 BHK apartments will be made available at Mystic Moods on VIP road near the airport at Vimannagar, while 3 BHK apartments will be available at Victoria Gardens in Kalyani nagar and both will be serviced by the Seasons team .
We have seen that these apartments are situated in centrally located up market areas, with close proximity to airport shopping areas, malls, and well connected to business zones in the city.
The customers can also have their choice while selecting 2, 3, 4 and 6, BHK fully furnished or unfurnished apartment which will have electrical backups, air-conditioned rooms, and top of the line white goods, Mr. Kaul informed
He added, “at Seasons we pamper each and everyone and this has created a relationship and that’s something that pushes us to do our best and the same applies in this case too”.
Mr. Hemant Naiknavare, Director, Naiknavare Developers and Mr. Naveen Kaul General Manager of Seasons told reporters that Seasons Luxury Homes would offer the comfort and privacy of homes in addition to the Services offered by Seasons. The concept of Luxury Homes as a Hospitality product has emerged from a synergy between the Developer and Hospitality arms of the group, they added.
Seasons Luxury Homes ranging from 2 BHK to 6 BHK Apartments are being launched at projects of Naiknavare Developers in excellent, convenient and popular residential locations such as, Bhosale Nagar, Kalyani Nagar and Viman Nagar.
Mr. Naiknavare said that Seasons Apartment Hotel launched its first hotel at Koregaon Park in 2000, followed by the second hotel, Seasons at Aundh in 2006, and over the years we have observed that, for many genuinely long-stay customers (4 months plus) even discounted tariffs at apartment hotels become unaffordable.
Secondly in India where limited services (house-keeping and house maids) are easily available, many small entrepreneurs offer rented, partially serviced, furnished / unfurnished options and often many of the long-stay customers from apartment hotels opt for such apartments and move out within a few weeks.
“We have recognized this as an opportunity and have evolved a strategy of offering furnished and unfurnished apartments with services provided. These apartments will also offer larger space to the customer at a more affordable price. Since Luxury Homes are located in Naiknavare projects, Guests can enjoy the use of project amenities such as the swimming pool, club-house, gym, lawns, etc, as also the friendship and fraternity of fellow residents.
Separate living and kitchen facilities within the apartment increase comfort and flexibility and also, since the services are not as much in-the-face, it offers more privacy to the customer and are Ideal for medium and long-stay, Mr. Naiknavare added.
Mr. Kaul also said, that Luxury Homes would offer features and services such as fully furnished apartments, relocation services, on call 24 hour maintenance, Daily Housekeeping, Resident assistant, Meals on Call ( On Payment Basis) , Complimentary privilege card at Seasons and guided city tour for customers.
All these apartments would be legal procedures compliant, and no brokerage or deposit will be taken from the customers.
“Our Luxury Homes are differentiated from conventional leave and license arrangements which are normally for periods exceeding 11 months and are accompanied with substantial deposits, whereas Luxury Homes are available for even four months without deposit.” In that respect alone, it will create a new niche facility for the city. Customers are expected to pay only a marginal premium over conventional rented accommodation for the convenience of dealing with professional hospitality agencies such as Seasons, said Mr. Kaul.
He added that 4BHK to 6BHK Apartments will be available at Bhosale Nagar and will be serviced by Seasons Aundh. 2 BHK apartments will be made available at Mystic Moods on VIP road near the airport at Vimannagar, while 3 BHK apartments will be available at Victoria Gardens in Kalyani nagar and both will be serviced by the Seasons team .
We have seen that these apartments are situated in centrally located up market areas, with close proximity to airport shopping areas, malls, and well connected to business zones in the city.
The customers can also have their choice while selecting 2, 3, 4 and 6, BHK fully furnished or unfurnished apartment which will have electrical backups, air-conditioned rooms, and top of the line white goods, Mr. Kaul informed
He added, “at Seasons we pamper each and everyone and this has created a relationship and that’s something that pushes us to do our best and the same applies in this case too”.
Ice cream for those who follows Traffic Rules, BIG 92.7 FM's unique initiative with Hyderabad Traffic Police
After distributing 3000 sipper bottles to traffic policemen in 2007, Distributing 5000 litres of ice cream to Hyderabadis last year, BIG 92.7 FM this year in 2009 continuing its brand promise to bring respite to Hyderabadis from the deadly summer has come up with a unique initiative - ‘Follow traffic rules, get an ice cream from the traffic policeman and beat the heat’ an initiative by BIG 92.7 FM, Hyderabad’s leading FM station in association with Hyderabad Traffic Police is sure to bring delight and relief to Hyderabadis from the scorching sun. The campaign aptly named as ‘BIG Ice cream Traffic Week’ was launched today from the Traffic control room square public gardens by Mr. A V Ravichandra, IPS (Deputy Commissioner of Police- Traffic) and Little RJ’s (kids who got selected to perform as RJ’s on BIG 92.7 FM). Commenced today the ice cream traffic week will continue till 28 May, 2009.
The commuters were excited to see Mr. A V Ravichandra and the kids walked in to the assembly traffic square standing with the traffic policemen checking vehicles and giving away ice creams to those who followed the traffic rules. As an expression of gratitude to the commuter who follows the traffic rules, the traffic policemen also presented ‘Thank you’ card to the motorists and four-wheel drivers. The one week ‘BIG Ice cream Traffic week’ will create awareness among Hyderabadis to follow traffic rules to stand proud as a responsible citizen. The campaign will also recognize the efforts of a traffic policeman who regulates the traffic whole day standing under the hot sun expecting commuters to follow the traffic rules.
The ‘BIG Ice cream Traffic week’ will be observed in 15 high traffic squares with the help of Traffic police. 15 promoters of BIG 92.7 FM carrying therma (storage) boxes full of ice cream cups/cones will be deployed in each square with the traffic policemen. In the moving traffic just like a regular checking, the traffic policemen will identify and stop those people who according to the policemen are following the traffic rules and have all the documents. The commuter will then be given a cup/cone of ice cream and thank you card by the traffic policemen (will take from the promoter), thanking him for following the traffic rules. This activity will be done everyday from 9 am – 1 pm at all the 15 traffic squares. People can tune in to BIG 92.7 FM for the latest traffic updates.
Commenting on the occasion, RJ Shekar- BIG 92.7 FM said “the ‘BIG Ice cream Traffic week’ is part of our summer spike to beat the heat and while doing so we recognize and appreciate the people who follow traffic rules and ease the job of a traffic policeman who stands whole day under the scorching sun regulating our traffic sense:.
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About BIG FM:
BIG 92.7 FM, India’s No. 1 FM Station and a Radio initiative from Adlabs Films Ltd., since its first station launch in September 2006, has expanded at a phenomenal pace creating history by launching its 45 station network in 18 months, including an FM station in Singapore. Having completed its goal of a Pan Indian presence spanning 45 cities, 1000 towns and 50,000 villages to reach 200 million Indians across the sub-continent, the brand is now looking towards expanding to more cities within the country as well as overseas. The brand has taken FM as a medium of entertainment beyond the metros, to virgin markets, offering consumers and advertisers a new experience of this medium of entertainment. Within a short span of time with distinctive content and innovative promotion, BIG 92.7 FM has established leadership in the FM space and firmly laid the foundation for an exciting future ahead.
The commuters were excited to see Mr. A V Ravichandra and the kids walked in to the assembly traffic square standing with the traffic policemen checking vehicles and giving away ice creams to those who followed the traffic rules. As an expression of gratitude to the commuter who follows the traffic rules, the traffic policemen also presented ‘Thank you’ card to the motorists and four-wheel drivers. The one week ‘BIG Ice cream Traffic week’ will create awareness among Hyderabadis to follow traffic rules to stand proud as a responsible citizen. The campaign will also recognize the efforts of a traffic policeman who regulates the traffic whole day standing under the hot sun expecting commuters to follow the traffic rules.
The ‘BIG Ice cream Traffic week’ will be observed in 15 high traffic squares with the help of Traffic police. 15 promoters of BIG 92.7 FM carrying therma (storage) boxes full of ice cream cups/cones will be deployed in each square with the traffic policemen. In the moving traffic just like a regular checking, the traffic policemen will identify and stop those people who according to the policemen are following the traffic rules and have all the documents. The commuter will then be given a cup/cone of ice cream and thank you card by the traffic policemen (will take from the promoter), thanking him for following the traffic rules. This activity will be done everyday from 9 am – 1 pm at all the 15 traffic squares. People can tune in to BIG 92.7 FM for the latest traffic updates.
Commenting on the occasion, RJ Shekar- BIG 92.7 FM said “the ‘BIG Ice cream Traffic week’ is part of our summer spike to beat the heat and while doing so we recognize and appreciate the people who follow traffic rules and ease the job of a traffic policeman who stands whole day under the scorching sun regulating our traffic sense:.
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About BIG FM:
BIG 92.7 FM, India’s No. 1 FM Station and a Radio initiative from Adlabs Films Ltd., since its first station launch in September 2006, has expanded at a phenomenal pace creating history by launching its 45 station network in 18 months, including an FM station in Singapore. Having completed its goal of a Pan Indian presence spanning 45 cities, 1000 towns and 50,000 villages to reach 200 million Indians across the sub-continent, the brand is now looking towards expanding to more cities within the country as well as overseas. The brand has taken FM as a medium of entertainment beyond the metros, to virgin markets, offering consumers and advertisers a new experience of this medium of entertainment. Within a short span of time with distinctive content and innovative promotion, BIG 92.7 FM has established leadership in the FM space and firmly laid the foundation for an exciting future ahead.
Altec Lansing introduces a series of Docking Audio
Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc., is once again amplifying music and multimedia experiences with the introduction of a new series of iphone & ipod speakers designed exclusively for Apple customers. Altec Lansing inMotion iM310, moondance™ HOME and T612 are some of the latest offerings for Apple enthusiasts looking for impressive sound, music controls and much more.
Talking about this new series of Docking Audio’s Mr. Rajesh Goenka, VP-Sales & Marketing, Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd., said, “Altec Lansing is a brand know for its style, features, quality and is also widely accepted by music lovers worldwide. With this new series of docking audio designed specifically for ipod & iphone fans we are confident about creating a stir in the Audio segment. This new series is infact compatible with all the new generations of ipod”
Altec Lansing inMotion iM310 is a stylish looking portable dock making it an ideal choice for music lover looking out for an amazing sound at an affordable price. With powerful, crystal-clear sound and surprisingly deep bass inMotion iM310 made for ipod, delivers ultimate audio performance that is sure to make you groove. Plus with its foldable & compact design one can share his favourite tunes anywhere/ anytime he likes via AC or battery power. inMotion iM310is available at a MRP of Rs. 4990/-
Altec Lansing moondance™ iM302 Home speaker system is a clock radio iPod speaker with dual alarms that lets you wake up every morning to your favourite tune. Its precision-engineered speaker delivers crystal clear sound and also boasts an advanced remote control with functions like Snooze, dual alarm, sleep timer, radio tuning. moondance™ iM302 has an ultra compact & space saving design that fit in anywhere, making it a great addition to your home entertainment with quality sound. moondance™ iM302 is available a MRP of Rs. 5490/-
The ultra-sleek and portable Altec Lansing inMotion Max delivers ultimate music with power, clarity and a remarkably wide stereophonic soundstage. inMotion Max is compatible with both the iPod and iPhone, and comes stocked with an FM radio, charging dock, aux input, and an internal rechargeable battery. Its Twin, full-spectrum speakers delivers crystal clear sound and warm acoustics. Further the XDB technology supplies the deep bass without a subwoofer. And ESS sound-widening technology expands the sound to fit any room. Besides if somebody calls on your iPhone, the music pauses automatically so you can take the call. inMotion Max is available at a MRP of Rs. 12199/-
Altec Lansing T612™ digital audio system for the iPhone™ and new iPod® family of products provides brilliant sound for music and multimedia, while also featuring iPhone incoming call support and internal GSM shielding to keep its speakers from picking up potential intermittent noises emitted by the iPhone or other mobile devices. T612 also features powerful neodymium speakers and XdB™ bass-enhancement technology for exceptionally rich audio reproduction and solid bass response for a desktop system of its size. Further it also sports Apple’s Universal Dock to play and charge all iPhone and new-generation iPod models. The T612 comes equipped with a wireless remote for iPod song navigation functionality, featuring Power, Volume Down, Volume Up, Track Back, Track Forward, Play/Pause, and separate Bass, and Treble controls. T612™ is available at a MRP of Rs. 12999/-
Availability: - Altec Lansing is available with Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd & all its 53 branches across India. All these speakers carry 1 year warranty.
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About Altec Lansing: -
For more than 70 years Altec Lansing has been viewed among audiophiles as the world’s most valuable and innovative audio brand and boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of first talkie film speakers, the first iPod docking station and the first "Works with iPhone" speaker system. Altec Lansing makes a wide range of audio systems for the home and office; a line of headphones for personal listening; and the popular line of inMotion speaker systems for portable digital players. Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT), is headquartered in Milford, PA.
Altec Lansing, inMotion, MAX, Moondance Glow and Orbit are trademarks of Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc. The Jazz Singer, Apple, iPhone and iPod as well as all other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
More information can be found at www.alteclansing.com
About Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd: -
Rashi is one of the leading distribution Companies in India with distribution of world famous brands like AMD, ALTEC LANSING, APC, ASUS, COMPEX, HP, PROCURVE, LEADTEK, LOGITECH, NETGEAR, NEXANS, PIXELVIEW, PLANTRONICS, SANDISK, SENAO, SIEMENS, SONY, THINK3, WESTERN DIGITAL and XFX. Rashi has its own ISO 9001:2001 accredited RP Tech Branded Systems. Its products comprise mostly high end, quality and premium range. Rashi has grown consistently over the period of years and its turnover was Rs.668 crore for the financial year 2007-08. This year the company plans to grow by more than 50 – 60% over its last year figures. Today Rashi has 53 Branches all across the country and more than 9000 reseller base who are working together with the company for distribution of its brands.
Talking about this new series of Docking Audio’s Mr. Rajesh Goenka, VP-Sales & Marketing, Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd., said, “Altec Lansing is a brand know for its style, features, quality and is also widely accepted by music lovers worldwide. With this new series of docking audio designed specifically for ipod & iphone fans we are confident about creating a stir in the Audio segment. This new series is infact compatible with all the new generations of ipod”
Altec Lansing inMotion iM310 is a stylish looking portable dock making it an ideal choice for music lover looking out for an amazing sound at an affordable price. With powerful, crystal-clear sound and surprisingly deep bass inMotion iM310 made for ipod, delivers ultimate audio performance that is sure to make you groove. Plus with its foldable & compact design one can share his favourite tunes anywhere/ anytime he likes via AC or battery power. inMotion iM310is available at a MRP of Rs. 4990/-
Altec Lansing moondance™ iM302 Home speaker system is a clock radio iPod speaker with dual alarms that lets you wake up every morning to your favourite tune. Its precision-engineered speaker delivers crystal clear sound and also boasts an advanced remote control with functions like Snooze, dual alarm, sleep timer, radio tuning. moondance™ iM302 has an ultra compact & space saving design that fit in anywhere, making it a great addition to your home entertainment with quality sound. moondance™ iM302 is available a MRP of Rs. 5490/-
The ultra-sleek and portable Altec Lansing inMotion Max delivers ultimate music with power, clarity and a remarkably wide stereophonic soundstage. inMotion Max is compatible with both the iPod and iPhone, and comes stocked with an FM radio, charging dock, aux input, and an internal rechargeable battery. Its Twin, full-spectrum speakers delivers crystal clear sound and warm acoustics. Further the XDB technology supplies the deep bass without a subwoofer. And ESS sound-widening technology expands the sound to fit any room. Besides if somebody calls on your iPhone, the music pauses automatically so you can take the call. inMotion Max is available at a MRP of Rs. 12199/-
Altec Lansing T612™ digital audio system for the iPhone™ and new iPod® family of products provides brilliant sound for music and multimedia, while also featuring iPhone incoming call support and internal GSM shielding to keep its speakers from picking up potential intermittent noises emitted by the iPhone or other mobile devices. T612 also features powerful neodymium speakers and XdB™ bass-enhancement technology for exceptionally rich audio reproduction and solid bass response for a desktop system of its size. Further it also sports Apple’s Universal Dock to play and charge all iPhone and new-generation iPod models. The T612 comes equipped with a wireless remote for iPod song navigation functionality, featuring Power, Volume Down, Volume Up, Track Back, Track Forward, Play/Pause, and separate Bass, and Treble controls. T612™ is available at a MRP of Rs. 12999/-
Availability: - Altec Lansing is available with Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd & all its 53 branches across India. All these speakers carry 1 year warranty.
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About Altec Lansing: -
For more than 70 years Altec Lansing has been viewed among audiophiles as the world’s most valuable and innovative audio brand and boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of first talkie film speakers, the first iPod docking station and the first "Works with iPhone" speaker system. Altec Lansing makes a wide range of audio systems for the home and office; a line of headphones for personal listening; and the popular line of inMotion speaker systems for portable digital players. Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT), is headquartered in Milford, PA.
Altec Lansing, inMotion, MAX, Moondance Glow and Orbit are trademarks of Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc. The Jazz Singer, Apple, iPhone and iPod as well as all other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
More information can be found at www.alteclansing.com
About Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd: -
Rashi is one of the leading distribution Companies in India with distribution of world famous brands like AMD, ALTEC LANSING, APC, ASUS, COMPEX, HP, PROCURVE, LEADTEK, LOGITECH, NETGEAR, NEXANS, PIXELVIEW, PLANTRONICS, SANDISK, SENAO, SIEMENS, SONY, THINK3, WESTERN DIGITAL and XFX. Rashi has its own ISO 9001:2001 accredited RP Tech Branded Systems. Its products comprise mostly high end, quality and premium range. Rashi has grown consistently over the period of years and its turnover was Rs.668 crore for the financial year 2007-08. This year the company plans to grow by more than 50 – 60% over its last year figures. Today Rashi has 53 Branches all across the country and more than 9000 reseller base who are working together with the company for distribution of its brands.
HP, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages and AMD unveil 'Pinch Yourself' Offer in Bangalore and Hyderabad
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a leading graphics processor provider and second-largest supplier of microprocessors, Hewlett Packard India and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Limited today announced a limited period offer to win the latest HP Pavilion dv2 series of ultra-thin laptops based on AMD’s latest processor – Athlon Neo by purchasing Minute Maid Pulpy Orange.
Every customer purchasing one liter PET bottle of Minute Maid Pulpy Orange, which is now priced Rs. 10 lower, is entitled to a lucky draw coupon to participate in the offer. Twenty lucky customers, who fill the coupon and drop it in the drop-box, stand a chance to win a free* HP Pavilion dv2 notebook powered by AMD’s Athlon Neo platform. The offer is valid till June 30th, 2009 at all major retail outlets in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
Minute Maid Pulpy Orange with the presence of real “Orange Pulp” offers an unmatched consumer experience. The uniquely refreshing and pulpy experience of the product developed through extensive research and development initiatives is creating excitement in the markets where it has been launched. Since its launch in the country in 2007, the product has been well received by consumers cutting across all groups, ranging from children, young adults and housewives to the elderly. Announcing the exciting consumer initiative, Deepak Kaul, Region Vice President – South, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Limited said, we at Coca-Cola have always been driven by the zeal to look beyond just quenching the thirst of our beloved consumers. Through unique promotional schemes like this we infuse our consumers with the passion to win and rejoice. This time, we have chosen HP ultra-thin laptops powered by AMD’s Athlon Neo processor which is positioned as the gadget of the new generation. We are pleased to partner with HP and AMD, leaders in their respective areas, for this unique initiative.”
“We understand the discerning demands of people today and their aspiration to own notebooks that are not only good looking and portable but also kicks a punch when it comes to form & functionality, a notebook that suits their personality and lifestyle quotient. The dv2 entertainment notebook PC is a perfect companion meant for consumers who value a perfect mix of mobility, entertainment, and productivity - at a competitive price. The dv2 size zero notebook is just under 1-inch thin and weighs a mere 1.64 kgs. ” said Diptesh Ghosh, Category Head, Consumer Notebooks, HP Personal Systems Group (PSG) India. On this exciting tie-up, he further added, “Beat the Heat this summer with a Minute Maid and flaunt your snazzy dv2 notebook in front your friends thanks to this offer.”
AMD’s platform for ultra-thin notebooks is based on the new AMD Athlon Neo processor, ATI Radeon X2150 integrated graphics and brings true HD entertainment to a new category of stylish notebook PCs. The AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks allows consumers to enjoy true HD entertainment with available smooth 1080p HD playback, sharp images and vibrant colors.3 The platform also delivers a robust casual gaming experience with realistic 3D graphics, enabled by the optional ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 Premium graphics.2 Likewise, with advanced digital outputs including HDMI and DVI, consumers can connect to their favorite devices such as an HDTV for an immersive home theater experience.4
“The HP Pavilion dv2 based on the AMD platform truly reflects the needs of a digital lifestyle. The ultra-thin notebook is thin, light, sleek, and stylish and in addition, is capable of true HD entertainment and realistic 3D graphics. We are pleased to be partnering with Coca-Cola and HP for this promotion”, said Deepanshu Sharma, general manager – marketing, AMD India.
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About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.
About HP
HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com
About Coca-Cola in India
Coca-Cola refreshes millions of consumers throughout the country with an exciting range of beverages including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Maaza, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange, Georgia, Georgia Gold, Kinley and Kinley Club Soda through a network of more than one million outlets. The company has invested more than US$ 1 billion in its Indian operations, emerging as one of the country's top international investors. In-addition the company’s business operations also engage approximately 1,50,000 people in India.
Every customer purchasing one liter PET bottle of Minute Maid Pulpy Orange, which is now priced Rs. 10 lower, is entitled to a lucky draw coupon to participate in the offer. Twenty lucky customers, who fill the coupon and drop it in the drop-box, stand a chance to win a free* HP Pavilion dv2 notebook powered by AMD’s Athlon Neo platform. The offer is valid till June 30th, 2009 at all major retail outlets in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
Minute Maid Pulpy Orange with the presence of real “Orange Pulp” offers an unmatched consumer experience. The uniquely refreshing and pulpy experience of the product developed through extensive research and development initiatives is creating excitement in the markets where it has been launched. Since its launch in the country in 2007, the product has been well received by consumers cutting across all groups, ranging from children, young adults and housewives to the elderly. Announcing the exciting consumer initiative, Deepak Kaul, Region Vice President – South, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Limited said, we at Coca-Cola have always been driven by the zeal to look beyond just quenching the thirst of our beloved consumers. Through unique promotional schemes like this we infuse our consumers with the passion to win and rejoice. This time, we have chosen HP ultra-thin laptops powered by AMD’s Athlon Neo processor which is positioned as the gadget of the new generation. We are pleased to partner with HP and AMD, leaders in their respective areas, for this unique initiative.”
“We understand the discerning demands of people today and their aspiration to own notebooks that are not only good looking and portable but also kicks a punch when it comes to form & functionality, a notebook that suits their personality and lifestyle quotient. The dv2 entertainment notebook PC is a perfect companion meant for consumers who value a perfect mix of mobility, entertainment, and productivity - at a competitive price. The dv2 size zero notebook is just under 1-inch thin and weighs a mere 1.64 kgs. ” said Diptesh Ghosh, Category Head, Consumer Notebooks, HP Personal Systems Group (PSG) India. On this exciting tie-up, he further added, “Beat the Heat this summer with a Minute Maid and flaunt your snazzy dv2 notebook in front your friends thanks to this offer.”
AMD’s platform for ultra-thin notebooks is based on the new AMD Athlon Neo processor, ATI Radeon X2150 integrated graphics and brings true HD entertainment to a new category of stylish notebook PCs. The AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks allows consumers to enjoy true HD entertainment with available smooth 1080p HD playback, sharp images and vibrant colors.3 The platform also delivers a robust casual gaming experience with realistic 3D graphics, enabled by the optional ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 Premium graphics.2 Likewise, with advanced digital outputs including HDMI and DVI, consumers can connect to their favorite devices such as an HDTV for an immersive home theater experience.4
“The HP Pavilion dv2 based on the AMD platform truly reflects the needs of a digital lifestyle. The ultra-thin notebook is thin, light, sleek, and stylish and in addition, is capable of true HD entertainment and realistic 3D graphics. We are pleased to be partnering with Coca-Cola and HP for this promotion”, said Deepanshu Sharma, general manager – marketing, AMD India.
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About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.
About HP
HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com
About Coca-Cola in India
Coca-Cola refreshes millions of consumers throughout the country with an exciting range of beverages including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Maaza, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange, Georgia, Georgia Gold, Kinley and Kinley Club Soda through a network of more than one million outlets. The company has invested more than US$ 1 billion in its Indian operations, emerging as one of the country's top international investors. In-addition the company’s business operations also engage approximately 1,50,000 people in India.
May 20, 2009
Leading NGOs Call for International Action to Combat Epidemic of Non-communicable Diseases
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and World Heart Federation (WHF) today issued a joint statement that calls on the international community to address urgently the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), responsible for 35 million deaths a year. The statement demands a substantial increase in funding for NCDs and greater availability of essential medicines, among other urgent responses, in a way to accelerate achievement of the health Millennium Development Goals.
Public health experts are concerned about the impact of the global economic crisis and warn that the emerging epidemic of NCDs is threatening to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide unless action is taken. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases cause 60% of all deaths worldwide, with four in every five of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are an under-appreciated cause of poverty and now present a serious barrier to economic development. They are estimated to reduce gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 5% in many low- and middle-income countries, dealing a double blow to fragile economies struggling in the global recession.
Professor Pekka Puska, President of the World Heart Federation states: "We can no longer ignore the burden that cardiovascular disease, together with the other NCDs including diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, is placing on countries that are least equipped to deal with them. We urgently call on the international community to ensure that the funding models applied to infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria are expanded to stop the spiralling death rates from NCDs before the most vulnerable are pushed further into the poverty trap."
IDF, WHF and UICC are united by their concern with the consequences of physical inactivity, tobacco use and poor diet, three avoidable risk factors that contribute significantly to the NCDs responsible for 60% of global mortality.
In its 2009-2013 Action Plan for the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, the World Health Organization identifies international partnerships as paramount in the global struggle against NCDS. WHO calls for concerted action on a global scale and identifies a key role for non-governmental organizations. IDF, WHF and UICC have taken up this call. Combined, the three organizations represent the interests of 730 member organizations in over 170 countries. They have joined forces to create a powerful voice for change and urge the international community to take action in the face of the NCD epidemic.
Professor David Hill, President of the International Union against Cancer states: "Now, more than ever, we need to join efforts to give cancer and the other NCDs the priority they deserve. The advantages that stand to be gained from the strength of strategic international partnerships, such as the one between our three organizations, will contribute towards a more effective global response to NCDs."
Call for Action
The joint statement issued today in Geneva was timed to coincide with the meeting of the World Health Assembly. The organizations highlighted their support for the WHO Action Plan and call for the international community to:
1. Ensure the availability of essential medicines for people living with NCDs in low- and middle- income countries
2. Immediately and substantially increase financing for NCDs
3. Integrate NCD prevention into national health systems and the global development agenda
4. Create a Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for NCDs
5. Support a UN General Assembly Special Session on NCDs
WHO has shown that simple, cost-effective solutions exist to take on the burgeoning epidemic of NCDs. If the international community acts now, hundreds of millions of lives could be saved and the quality of life improved for millions more. Such action would bring the international community closer to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals. Failure to act will have a detrimental effect on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. Governments who invest in prevention now will be spared the overwhelming costs of chronic care later.
Professor Martin Silink, President of the International Diabetes Federation explains: "the world has not previously had to cope with an epidemic of NCDs. Health systems will need to adapt fast to mobilize new and existing resources to tackle the epidemic through prevention and education. The majority of people with non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer are responsible for most of their own care most of the time. Health systems will need to support the role of people with NCDs and see them as part of the solution."
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Note to Editors
About IDF
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 200 member associations in more than 160 countries, representing over 250 million people with diabetes, their families, and their healthcare providers. The mission of IDF is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. For more information visit www.idf.org.
About UICC
The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) unites 335 member organizations in 105 countries in the global fight against cancer. It is the leading international non-governmental organization dedicated exclusively to the global control of cancer. UICC is working towards a vision of a dynamic global community of connected cancer control organizations, professionals and volunteers working together to eliminate cancer as a major life-threatening disease for future generations. For more information please visit our website: www.uicc.org.
About WHF
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is a nongovernmental organization committed to helping the global population achieve a longer and better life through prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. WHF membership is comprised of 198 medical societies and heart foundations in more than 100 countries. For more information please visit our website: www.worldheart.org.
Contacts:
International Diabetes Federation
Kerrita McClaughlyn
Media Relations Manager
+32-2-5431639 or Mobile: +32-487530625
media@idf.org
www.idf.org
World Heart Federation
Charanjit K. Jagait, PhD
Communications Manager
+41-228070334
charanjit.jagait@worldheart.org
www.worldheart.org
International Union Against Cancer
Aline Ingwersen
Head, Campaigns & Communication
+41-228091811
Ingwersen@uicc.org
www.uicc.org
Public health experts are concerned about the impact of the global economic crisis and warn that the emerging epidemic of NCDs is threatening to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide unless action is taken. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases cause 60% of all deaths worldwide, with four in every five of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are an under-appreciated cause of poverty and now present a serious barrier to economic development. They are estimated to reduce gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 5% in many low- and middle-income countries, dealing a double blow to fragile economies struggling in the global recession.
Professor Pekka Puska, President of the World Heart Federation states: "We can no longer ignore the burden that cardiovascular disease, together with the other NCDs including diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, is placing on countries that are least equipped to deal with them. We urgently call on the international community to ensure that the funding models applied to infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria are expanded to stop the spiralling death rates from NCDs before the most vulnerable are pushed further into the poverty trap."
IDF, WHF and UICC are united by their concern with the consequences of physical inactivity, tobacco use and poor diet, three avoidable risk factors that contribute significantly to the NCDs responsible for 60% of global mortality.
In its 2009-2013 Action Plan for the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, the World Health Organization identifies international partnerships as paramount in the global struggle against NCDS. WHO calls for concerted action on a global scale and identifies a key role for non-governmental organizations. IDF, WHF and UICC have taken up this call. Combined, the three organizations represent the interests of 730 member organizations in over 170 countries. They have joined forces to create a powerful voice for change and urge the international community to take action in the face of the NCD epidemic.
Professor David Hill, President of the International Union against Cancer states: "Now, more than ever, we need to join efforts to give cancer and the other NCDs the priority they deserve. The advantages that stand to be gained from the strength of strategic international partnerships, such as the one between our three organizations, will contribute towards a more effective global response to NCDs."
Call for Action
The joint statement issued today in Geneva was timed to coincide with the meeting of the World Health Assembly. The organizations highlighted their support for the WHO Action Plan and call for the international community to:
1. Ensure the availability of essential medicines for people living with NCDs in low- and middle- income countries
2. Immediately and substantially increase financing for NCDs
3. Integrate NCD prevention into national health systems and the global development agenda
4. Create a Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for NCDs
5. Support a UN General Assembly Special Session on NCDs
WHO has shown that simple, cost-effective solutions exist to take on the burgeoning epidemic of NCDs. If the international community acts now, hundreds of millions of lives could be saved and the quality of life improved for millions more. Such action would bring the international community closer to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals. Failure to act will have a detrimental effect on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. Governments who invest in prevention now will be spared the overwhelming costs of chronic care later.
Professor Martin Silink, President of the International Diabetes Federation explains: "the world has not previously had to cope with an epidemic of NCDs. Health systems will need to adapt fast to mobilize new and existing resources to tackle the epidemic through prevention and education. The majority of people with non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer are responsible for most of their own care most of the time. Health systems will need to support the role of people with NCDs and see them as part of the solution."
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Note to Editors
About IDF
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 200 member associations in more than 160 countries, representing over 250 million people with diabetes, their families, and their healthcare providers. The mission of IDF is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. For more information visit www.idf.org.
About UICC
The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) unites 335 member organizations in 105 countries in the global fight against cancer. It is the leading international non-governmental organization dedicated exclusively to the global control of cancer. UICC is working towards a vision of a dynamic global community of connected cancer control organizations, professionals and volunteers working together to eliminate cancer as a major life-threatening disease for future generations. For more information please visit our website: www.uicc.org.
About WHF
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is a nongovernmental organization committed to helping the global population achieve a longer and better life through prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. WHF membership is comprised of 198 medical societies and heart foundations in more than 100 countries. For more information please visit our website: www.worldheart.org.
Contacts:
International Diabetes Federation
Kerrita McClaughlyn
Media Relations Manager
+32-2-5431639 or Mobile: +32-487530625
media@idf.org
www.idf.org
World Heart Federation
Charanjit K. Jagait, PhD
Communications Manager
+41-228070334
charanjit.jagait@worldheart.org
www.worldheart.org
International Union Against Cancer
Aline Ingwersen
Head, Campaigns & Communication
+41-228091811
Ingwersen@uicc.org
www.uicc.org
7Seas Technologies releases casual online game on Swine Flu "Swine Flu Killer"
7Seas Technologies Limited, a India-based independent IP-based games development company, today announced the launch of its new casual online game on Swine Flu – a pandemic that wrecked havoc across the globe killing hundreds of people in Mexico – Swine Flue Killer.The game is available in its online gaming portal www.onlinerealgames.com .
To play this game, all a gamer needs to do is vaccinate as many patients as possible in time, kill the virus, save patients and become a Swine Flu Killer. To vaccinate a patient, simply click on the patient with the mouse. The more quicker a gamer's movements are while clicking on the patients, the more points he gains.
“We released a political game The Big Fight between Obama Vs McCain based on the US presidential elections. Prior to that was the launch of Operation Big Bang on the research being carried out by European scientists on the Big Bang theory which was followed by our recent release of more political games on the current Indian political scenario. Now, we are going to release one more game based on a current hot topic – Swine Flu that spread fears of outbreak globally.Our idea is to come up with more such games with newer concepts and provide entertainment to our gamers through our online gaming portal www.onlinerealgames.com," said Mr L.Maruti Shanker, managing director of 7Seas Technologies Limited.
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About 7Seas Technologies Limited:
7Seas Technologies Limited is an independent IP-based game development company based out of Hyderabad,India.The company’s online gaming portal www.onlinerealgames.com has about 300 casual games. 7Seas’ another online gaming portal www.neodelight.com has over 400 casual games. 7Seas' online game ‘Mouse Maze’ has bagged the prestigious FICCI-BAF (Best of Animation Frances) award in the 'Best Online Game' category for 2008. 7Seas has also bagged the ‘2008 International Stevie Business Award’ in the ‘Best Website’ category for its online gaming portal www.onlinerealgames.com.
To play this game, all a gamer needs to do is vaccinate as many patients as possible in time, kill the virus, save patients and become a Swine Flu Killer. To vaccinate a patient, simply click on the patient with the mouse. The more quicker a gamer's movements are while clicking on the patients, the more points he gains.
“We released a political game The Big Fight between Obama Vs McCain based on the US presidential elections. Prior to that was the launch of Operation Big Bang on the research being carried out by European scientists on the Big Bang theory which was followed by our recent release of more political games on the current Indian political scenario. Now, we are going to release one more game based on a current hot topic – Swine Flu that spread fears of outbreak globally.Our idea is to come up with more such games with newer concepts and provide entertainment to our gamers through our online gaming portal www.onlinerealgames.com," said Mr L.Maruti Shanker, managing director of 7Seas Technologies Limited.
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About 7Seas Technologies Limited:
7Seas Technologies Limited is an independent IP-based game development company based out of Hyderabad,India.The company’s online gaming portal www.onlinerealgames.com has about 300 casual games. 7Seas’ another online gaming portal www.neodelight.com has over 400 casual games. 7Seas' online game ‘Mouse Maze’ has bagged the prestigious FICCI-BAF (Best of Animation Frances) award in the 'Best Online Game' category for 2008. 7Seas has also bagged the ‘2008 International Stevie Business Award’ in the ‘Best Website’ category for its online gaming portal www.onlinerealgames.com.
Newgen Software to focus on Central and Eastern European Markets with its BPMS solution
Newgen Software, a leading provider of Business Process Management solutions, today announced that they are focusing on expanding their presence in the central and Eastern European markets, including countries like the Ukraine and Bulgaria
“We consider our coverage in the Magic Quadrant for Business Process Management Suites report by Gartner, a confirmation of the Newgen ability to service its clients worldwide. Our company’s focus is to enable customers worldwide cut costs, achieve agility and continuously improve business processes,” said Diwakar Nigam, Managing Director and CEO of Newgen Software. Newgen Software was covered in the Gartner's report “Magic Quadrants for BPMS” by Janelle B. Hill, Michele Cantara, Marc Kerremans and Daryl C. Plummer, February 18, 2009. The report is available to Gartner clients on www.Gartner.com
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About the Magic Quadrant
The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2009 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Newgen Software
Newgen Software Technologies Limited is the market leader in Business Process Management (BPM) and Document management System (DMS), with a global footprint of about 750 installations in over 35 countries. More than 100 of these implementations are large, mission-critical solutions deployed at world's leading BFSI, BPO and Fortune Global 500 companies.
Newgen is recognized by distinguished analyst firm IDC in its exclusive report “Newgen Software: Global Leader in Business Process Management and Document Management Solutions.”
Winner of prestigious awards, such as CNBC-TV18 “Emerging India Award 2008”, Frost and Sullivan's “Market Leadership Award for Document Management System and Workflow Software & Services” and “Distinguished Application Product Company” by NASSCOM, Newgen Software is an ISO 9001:2000, ISO 27001 certified and CMM Level 4 company.
“We consider our coverage in the Magic Quadrant for Business Process Management Suites report by Gartner, a confirmation of the Newgen ability to service its clients worldwide. Our company’s focus is to enable customers worldwide cut costs, achieve agility and continuously improve business processes,” said Diwakar Nigam, Managing Director and CEO of Newgen Software. Newgen Software was covered in the Gartner's report “Magic Quadrants for BPMS” by Janelle B. Hill, Michele Cantara, Marc Kerremans and Daryl C. Plummer, February 18, 2009. The report is available to Gartner clients on www.Gartner.com
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About the Magic Quadrant
The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2009 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Newgen Software
Newgen Software Technologies Limited is the market leader in Business Process Management (BPM) and Document management System (DMS), with a global footprint of about 750 installations in over 35 countries. More than 100 of these implementations are large, mission-critical solutions deployed at world's leading BFSI, BPO and Fortune Global 500 companies.
Newgen is recognized by distinguished analyst firm IDC in its exclusive report “Newgen Software: Global Leader in Business Process Management and Document Management Solutions.”
Winner of prestigious awards, such as CNBC-TV18 “Emerging India Award 2008”, Frost and Sullivan's “Market Leadership Award for Document Management System and Workflow Software & Services” and “Distinguished Application Product Company” by NASSCOM, Newgen Software is an ISO 9001:2000, ISO 27001 certified and CMM Level 4 company.
NaviSite Announces Business Class Email for SMB
NaviSite (NASDAQ: NAVI), a leading provider of Enterprise Hosting and Application Services, today announced that it has expanded its suite of Business Email Services powered by Microsoft Exchange Server. These enhanced services have been designed to provide the SMB audience with the reliability, flexibility and mobility that are essential for success in today’s business climate.
NaviSite is one of the leading hosted email service providers and has a long history of providing hosted email services on the Microsoft Exchange Platform. It currently hosts over 450,000 business mailboxes for companies around the world. With a customer base that spans the small home office to the multi-location global enterprise, NaviSite provides businesses with deep expertise in hosting and managing all aspects of business information technology infrastructure including managing their business-critical email communications and office collaboration through various email hosting solutions.
One of the key highlights of NaviSite’s Business Email Services is an industry leading 100% uptime for email availability. This standardized email offering also includes larger mailboxes and a suite of complementary services, like broader wireless connectivity and email archiving features, enabling the small business to effectively communicate with full synchronization of email, contacts, and calendars between the web and desktop clients like Microsoft Outlook and Entourage. In addition, businesses are able to synchronize the same data with mobile devices like the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile powered devices, getting anytime-anywhere access. With NaviSite’s Business Email Services, small businesses have access to a level of technology once reserved for much larger companies.
“Offloading technology operations to a hosting provider can significantly reduce an SMB's infrastructure costs, while delivering 'on-demand' communication solutions." said Maurene Caplan Grey, Founder, Principal Analyst, Grey Consulting, a leading messaging analyst and research firm. "This will continue to be increasingly relevant in the current economy when the competitionis fierce across the SMB segment and email, along with other communicationtechnologies, is a cornerstone in driving business sustainability."
“Small business owners realize that Microsoft Exchange and its collaboration, mobility, and world-class infrastructure is an essential piece of technology that is too complicated to run in-house,” said Sumeet Sabharwal, SVP Dedicated Hosting, NaviSite “NaviSite is responding to the need of the SMB market for a business-grade email service to facilitate employee communication and productivity without spending precious capital and resources to deploy the complex Microsoft Exchange infrastructure.”
NaviSite’s ‘Business Email Service’ bundles Outlook 2007 and Entourage 2008 desktop software, Postini Anti-Spam and ActiveSync for easy instant email access on Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, Nokia mobile devices. It also includes a free Microsoft Windows SharePoint collaboration website, which can serve as intranet, file server or collaboration server for small businesses. NaviSite also caters to business email needs of medium and larger companies with customizable messaging solutions based on Dedicated or Enterprise Microsoft Exchange offerings.
To view the complete plans, pricing, options, and to sign-up for NaviSite’s Business Email Services today, please visit at http://dedicatedhosting.navisite.com/hosted-exchange.
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About NaviSite
NaviSite is a leading provider of enterprise hosting and application solutions. It provides customized and scalable solutions leveraging its industry leading hosting and enterprise cloud infrastructure, and custom and packaged application life cycle management expertise. Over 1,500 customers depend on NaviSite for managed application services, application development, implementation and management on its web infrastructure platforms in fifteen state-of-the-art data centers supported by approximately 650 professionals. For more information visit www.navisite.com.
NaviSite Dedicated Hosting Business focuses on providing hosting solutions to small and mid-sized businesses leveraging NaviSite expertise in serving its Enterprise customers. The solutions include powerful dedicated servers and virtual servers optimized for the needs and budget of SMBs, which provide enterprise grade security and greater visibility into the health and performance of servers, with the advanced NaviView control panel. NaviSite’s dedicated hosting solutions are easily configured and ordered through NaviSite’s dedicated hosting portal. For more information on features and pricing, as well as online ordering, please visit www.navisite.com/dedicatedhosting.
NaviSite is one of the leading hosted email service providers and has a long history of providing hosted email services on the Microsoft Exchange Platform. It currently hosts over 450,000 business mailboxes for companies around the world. With a customer base that spans the small home office to the multi-location global enterprise, NaviSite provides businesses with deep expertise in hosting and managing all aspects of business information technology infrastructure including managing their business-critical email communications and office collaboration through various email hosting solutions.
One of the key highlights of NaviSite’s Business Email Services is an industry leading 100% uptime for email availability. This standardized email offering also includes larger mailboxes and a suite of complementary services, like broader wireless connectivity and email archiving features, enabling the small business to effectively communicate with full synchronization of email, contacts, and calendars between the web and desktop clients like Microsoft Outlook and Entourage. In addition, businesses are able to synchronize the same data with mobile devices like the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile powered devices, getting anytime-anywhere access. With NaviSite’s Business Email Services, small businesses have access to a level of technology once reserved for much larger companies.
“Offloading technology operations to a hosting provider can significantly reduce an SMB's infrastructure costs, while delivering 'on-demand' communication solutions." said Maurene Caplan Grey, Founder, Principal Analyst, Grey Consulting, a leading messaging analyst and research firm. "This will continue to be increasingly relevant in the current economy when the competitionis fierce across the SMB segment and email, along with other communicationtechnologies, is a cornerstone in driving business sustainability."
“Small business owners realize that Microsoft Exchange and its collaboration, mobility, and world-class infrastructure is an essential piece of technology that is too complicated to run in-house,” said Sumeet Sabharwal, SVP Dedicated Hosting, NaviSite “NaviSite is responding to the need of the SMB market for a business-grade email service to facilitate employee communication and productivity without spending precious capital and resources to deploy the complex Microsoft Exchange infrastructure.”
NaviSite’s ‘Business Email Service’ bundles Outlook 2007 and Entourage 2008 desktop software, Postini Anti-Spam and ActiveSync for easy instant email access on Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, Nokia mobile devices. It also includes a free Microsoft Windows SharePoint collaboration website, which can serve as intranet, file server or collaboration server for small businesses. NaviSite also caters to business email needs of medium and larger companies with customizable messaging solutions based on Dedicated or Enterprise Microsoft Exchange offerings.
To view the complete plans, pricing, options, and to sign-up for NaviSite’s Business Email Services today, please visit at http://dedicatedhosting.navisite.com/hosted-exchange.
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About NaviSite
NaviSite is a leading provider of enterprise hosting and application solutions. It provides customized and scalable solutions leveraging its industry leading hosting and enterprise cloud infrastructure, and custom and packaged application life cycle management expertise. Over 1,500 customers depend on NaviSite for managed application services, application development, implementation and management on its web infrastructure platforms in fifteen state-of-the-art data centers supported by approximately 650 professionals. For more information visit www.navisite.com.
NaviSite Dedicated Hosting Business focuses on providing hosting solutions to small and mid-sized businesses leveraging NaviSite expertise in serving its Enterprise customers. The solutions include powerful dedicated servers and virtual servers optimized for the needs and budget of SMBs, which provide enterprise grade security and greater visibility into the health and performance of servers, with the advanced NaviView control panel. NaviSite’s dedicated hosting solutions are easily configured and ordered through NaviSite’s dedicated hosting portal. For more information on features and pricing, as well as online ordering, please visit www.navisite.com/dedicatedhosting.
Microchip Technology unveils industry's first operational amplifiers with on-chip, one-shot calibration circuit
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, has announced the world's first and only operational amplifiers (op amps) to include mCal, an on-chip calibration circuit that calibrates offset voltage at power-up using an internal power on-reset detector, or based upon the state of an external pin. The result is a low initial voltage offset and a means to minimise drift over time and temperature, which are extremely important for applications involving instrumentation and sensor conditioning.
The high-bandwidth (50 MHz), low-power MCP651/2/5 (MCP65X) op amps provide low bias and quiescent currents, high output-drive capability and a rail-to-rail output for better performance across the entire operating-voltage range. This feature set makes the op amps ideal for even the most demanding applications – including those in the consumer, industrial and medical markets.
The MCP65X op amps feature a high output-drive current of 95 milliamperes, which enables them to drive heavy loads and results in better performance across a wide range of applications. With their rail-to-rail output, the op amps provide greater dynamic range –
even at lower operating voltages – for more accurate performance across the entire operating-voltage range.
"The MCP65X is the industry's first op amp family to feature an on-chip, one-shot calibration circuit that is active upon power-up or controlled via an external hardware pin," said Bryan Liddiard, vice president of marketing with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division. "This unique mCal feature leverages Microchip's expertise in both analog and digital to provide an innovative solution for high-speed, high-precision applications."
Kevin Tretter, senior product marketing manager with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division, continued, "This new amplifier family is expected to enable new markets for Microchip by expanding its CMOS op amp portfolio into higher-speed applications."
Applications requiring high speed and precision are appropriate for the MCP65X op amps. Examples include those in the Consumer Electronic (microphone preamplifiers, optical detector circuitry, digital scales); Industrial (instrumentation, H-bridge drivers, barcode scanners, transmission-line drivers); and Medical markets (patient monitoring, ultrasound equipment, instrumentation).
Development support
Microchip has also announced the MCP651 Evaluation Board (Part # MCP651EV-VOS) at the same time, to provide a simple means for measuring the MCP651 op amp's input offset voltage under a variety of conditions. The measured input offset voltage includes the input offset voltage specified in the MCP651 datasheet, plus changes due to power-supply voltage, common-mode voltage, output voltage, input offset-voltage drift over temperature and 1/f noise. The board is available now at www.microchipdirect.com.
Additionally, like all Microchip op amps, the MCP65X family is supported by the FilterLab Analog Filtering Software Tool and the Mindi Online Simulator Tool. Available for free from Microchip's website at www.microchip.com/filterlab, the FilterLab Analog Filtering Software Tool provides full schematic diagrams of the filter circuit with component values and displays the frequency responses.
Also available for free, the interactive Mindi Online Simulator Tool (www.microchip.com/mindi) enables designers to quickly generate circuit diagrams, simulate circuits and specify passive components for a variety of active-filter, amplifier and power-management applications. Circuits developed using the Mindi tool can be downloaded to a PC or workstation, and are often ported directly into system diagrams.
Op amp packaging and availability
The MCP651 op amp is available in an 8-pin SOIC package. The MCP652 is also available in an 8-pin SOIC package and in a 3 x 3 mm DFN package. The MCP655 is available in 10-pin MSOP and 3 x 3 mm DFN packages.
Samples can be ordered now at http://sample.microchip.com. Volume production orders can be placed now at www.microchipdirect.com. For further information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's website at www.microchip.com/mcp65x.
Microchip Customer Support
Microchip is committed to supporting its customers by helping design engineers develop products faster and more efficiently.Customers can access four main service areas at www.microchip.com. The Support area provides a fast way to get questions answered; the Sample area offers evaluation samples of any Microchip device; microchipDIRECT provides 24-hour pricing, ordering, inventory and credit for convenient purchasing of all Microchip devices and development tools; finally, the Training area educates customers through webinars, sign-ups for local seminar and workshop courses, and information about the annual MASTERs events held throughout the world.
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.
The high-bandwidth (50 MHz), low-power MCP651/2/5 (MCP65X) op amps provide low bias and quiescent currents, high output-drive capability and a rail-to-rail output for better performance across the entire operating-voltage range. This feature set makes the op amps ideal for even the most demanding applications – including those in the consumer, industrial and medical markets.
The MCP65X op amps feature a high output-drive current of 95 milliamperes, which enables them to drive heavy loads and results in better performance across a wide range of applications. With their rail-to-rail output, the op amps provide greater dynamic range –
even at lower operating voltages – for more accurate performance across the entire operating-voltage range.
"The MCP65X is the industry's first op amp family to feature an on-chip, one-shot calibration circuit that is active upon power-up or controlled via an external hardware pin," said Bryan Liddiard, vice president of marketing with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division. "This unique mCal feature leverages Microchip's expertise in both analog and digital to provide an innovative solution for high-speed, high-precision applications."
Kevin Tretter, senior product marketing manager with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division, continued, "This new amplifier family is expected to enable new markets for Microchip by expanding its CMOS op amp portfolio into higher-speed applications."
Applications requiring high speed and precision are appropriate for the MCP65X op amps. Examples include those in the Consumer Electronic (microphone preamplifiers, optical detector circuitry, digital scales); Industrial (instrumentation, H-bridge drivers, barcode scanners, transmission-line drivers); and Medical markets (patient monitoring, ultrasound equipment, instrumentation).
Development support
Microchip has also announced the MCP651 Evaluation Board (Part # MCP651EV-VOS) at the same time, to provide a simple means for measuring the MCP651 op amp's input offset voltage under a variety of conditions. The measured input offset voltage includes the input offset voltage specified in the MCP651 datasheet, plus changes due to power-supply voltage, common-mode voltage, output voltage, input offset-voltage drift over temperature and 1/f noise. The board is available now at www.microchipdirect.com.
Additionally, like all Microchip op amps, the MCP65X family is supported by the FilterLab Analog Filtering Software Tool and the Mindi Online Simulator Tool. Available for free from Microchip's website at www.microchip.com/filterlab, the FilterLab Analog Filtering Software Tool provides full schematic diagrams of the filter circuit with component values and displays the frequency responses.
Also available for free, the interactive Mindi Online Simulator Tool (www.microchip.com/mindi) enables designers to quickly generate circuit diagrams, simulate circuits and specify passive components for a variety of active-filter, amplifier and power-management applications. Circuits developed using the Mindi tool can be downloaded to a PC or workstation, and are often ported directly into system diagrams.
Op amp packaging and availability
The MCP651 op amp is available in an 8-pin SOIC package. The MCP652 is also available in an 8-pin SOIC package and in a 3 x 3 mm DFN package. The MCP655 is available in 10-pin MSOP and 3 x 3 mm DFN packages.
Samples can be ordered now at http://sample.microchip.com. Volume production orders can be placed now at www.microchipdirect.com. For further information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's website at www.microchip.com/mcp65x.
Microchip Customer Support
Microchip is committed to supporting its customers by helping design engineers develop products faster and more efficiently.Customers can access four main service areas at www.microchip.com. The Support area provides a fast way to get questions answered; the Sample area offers evaluation samples of any Microchip device; microchipDIRECT provides 24-hour pricing, ordering, inventory and credit for convenient purchasing of all Microchip devices and development tools; finally, the Training area educates customers through webinars, sign-ups for local seminar and workshop courses, and information about the annual MASTERs events held throughout the world.
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.
'Happy Mornings' gets a new voice ...BIG 92.7 FM Delhi launches RJ Richa
BIG 92.7FM Delhi in its endeavor to offer the very best of entertainment to its listeners announces the coming on board of RJ Richa as the new co-jock for its break-fast show – ‘Happy Mornings’. True to the name of the show, RJ Richa with over 10 years of rich experience in radio and having been born and brought up in Delhi will, along with her co-host RJ Parikshit bring smiles to every Delhi-ite’s face, from Monday to Saturday from 7 AM to 12 noon as Delhi gets ready to face the day ahead.
Aptly named, ‘Happy Mornings’, the show promises to deliver entertainment in its best form and caters to the need of the local populace. The fun loving duo of RJ Richa and Parikshit will pump energy and excitement to the morning drive time show, as they spice up the morning for listeners with their intelligent humour, interesting takes on topical issues and essential updates. While Richa’s takes on issue that are apt and mature, Parikshit complements Richa with his extreme point of view, together the two of them ensuring high levels of humor and infotainment, coupled with the best music in town, ensuring a wholesome entertainment mix to the listeners.
The show will have segments like: ‘Wake Up Call’ – which will see the RJs - Richa and Parikshit call up a close friend or family member, who has been nominated by listeners, and give a positive start to their day. BIG Mudda’ will be a segment in which RJ Richa and Parikshit will discuss and engage listeners on current and topical issues of the day. ‘Chapa Kyun’ will showcase totally frivolous and irrelevant news stories that made it to the print on that specific day.
Speaking about the new appointment, Ashwin Padmanabhan, Station Director – BIG 92.7 FM Delhi, said “We are extremely excited to have Richa as our new co-host for the Breakfast show – Happy Mornings and truly believe that Richa, with her rich experience, point of view and high wit quotient, will quickly become a part of Delhi-ites morning routine... We have conceptualized the content keeping the listeners’ requirements in mind, ensuring we provide wholesome and relevant entertainment to our listeners, making their mornings truly Happy!”
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BIG 92.7 FM, India’s No. 1 FM Station and a Radio initiative from Adlabs Films Ltd., since its first station launch in September 2006, has expanded at a phenomenal pace creating history by launching its 45 station network in 18 months, including an FM station in Singapore. Having completed its goal of a Pan Indian presence spanning 45 cities, 1000 towns and 50,000 villages to reach 200 million Indians across the sub-continent, the brand is now looking towards expanding to more cities within the country as well as overseas. The brand has taken FM as a medium of entertainment beyond the metros, to virgin markets, offering consumers and advertisers a new experience of this medium of entertainment. Within a short span of time with distinctive content and innovative promotion, BIG 92.7 FM has established leadership in the FM space and firmly laid the foundation for an exciting future ahead.
Aptly named, ‘Happy Mornings’, the show promises to deliver entertainment in its best form and caters to the need of the local populace. The fun loving duo of RJ Richa and Parikshit will pump energy and excitement to the morning drive time show, as they spice up the morning for listeners with their intelligent humour, interesting takes on topical issues and essential updates. While Richa’s takes on issue that are apt and mature, Parikshit complements Richa with his extreme point of view, together the two of them ensuring high levels of humor and infotainment, coupled with the best music in town, ensuring a wholesome entertainment mix to the listeners.
The show will have segments like: ‘Wake Up Call’ – which will see the RJs - Richa and Parikshit call up a close friend or family member, who has been nominated by listeners, and give a positive start to their day. BIG Mudda’ will be a segment in which RJ Richa and Parikshit will discuss and engage listeners on current and topical issues of the day. ‘Chapa Kyun’ will showcase totally frivolous and irrelevant news stories that made it to the print on that specific day.
Speaking about the new appointment, Ashwin Padmanabhan, Station Director – BIG 92.7 FM Delhi, said “We are extremely excited to have Richa as our new co-host for the Breakfast show – Happy Mornings and truly believe that Richa, with her rich experience, point of view and high wit quotient, will quickly become a part of Delhi-ites morning routine... We have conceptualized the content keeping the listeners’ requirements in mind, ensuring we provide wholesome and relevant entertainment to our listeners, making their mornings truly Happy!”
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BIG 92.7 FM, India’s No. 1 FM Station and a Radio initiative from Adlabs Films Ltd., since its first station launch in September 2006, has expanded at a phenomenal pace creating history by launching its 45 station network in 18 months, including an FM station in Singapore. Having completed its goal of a Pan Indian presence spanning 45 cities, 1000 towns and 50,000 villages to reach 200 million Indians across the sub-continent, the brand is now looking towards expanding to more cities within the country as well as overseas. The brand has taken FM as a medium of entertainment beyond the metros, to virgin markets, offering consumers and advertisers a new experience of this medium of entertainment. Within a short span of time with distinctive content and innovative promotion, BIG 92.7 FM has established leadership in the FM space and firmly laid the foundation for an exciting future ahead.
GUARDIAN goes Cycling Now - Launches Guardian's Great Cycling Holidays
City Based Guardian Holidays pioneers in innovative tours like Guardian Education, Guardian Sports , have launched first of it’s kind national and international Bicycle tours.
Speaking to reporters Mr. Sandeep Joshi and Mr. Manish Sabade Directors Guardian Holidays and Mr. Ulhas Joshi promoter of Guardian’s Great Cycling Holidays and a keen cyclist himself said that they felt there was a tremendous demand for these kinds of holidays as cycling movement was now becoming strong.
Apart from thrill and adventures associated, the cycling holidays will help tourists to explore beautiful parts of the country at their leisure and pace mixing adventure and tourism. “We also hope to create major awareness about the enjoyment of cycling”, he said.
Mr. Sabade informed that Guardian’s Great Cycling Holidays will be launching three tours immediately a 13 night /14day LEH Bicycle tour (July- Sep), A 8 nights/ 9Days Switzerland Cycle tour (Sept- Oct) and a 5Night /6 Day Konkan Cycle Tour (Nov- Feb).
Each of these tours will consist of 35 members, and is open to public in the age group of 12- 70 years. All of these tours will include good Back Up facilities, including Pilot vehicles pick up vehicles, health care facilities, lodging and boarding facilities.
Apart from taking Indians on cycling tour abroad, we also plan to get foreign tourists into the country. “Due to our background in travel business we are in touch with various tourism Boards and they will surely back us, Mr. Sandeep Joshi added.
Mr. Ulhas Joshi who has already done private cycling trips on these routes said, there was a tremendous demand from international travelers for such tours, we also plan to market Wynad (Kerala), Maharashtra Forts Tours and the Konkan Tour for the benefit of international cyclists .
Apart from these tours Guardian Cycle Tours will also launch Monthly cycle trips, and Moonlight Cycle rides in and around Pune, he added.
Mr. Sabade added that “we are also proposing to start a one stop exclusive cycling Mall and also looking at tie ups with top cycle manufacturing companies in India and abroad.
In order to create awareness and promote concept of cycling we are planning to develop collection centers for cycles in various part of the city, so a person can take a cycle in one part of the city and deposit it at these centers incase he does not want to cycle back to the same destination.
Mr. Sabade said, Guardian always believed in promoting innovative concepts and had earlier launched the NASA, Singapore Study tours for Students, Guardian Sports Tourism apart from the regular tours.
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Speaking to reporters Mr. Sandeep Joshi and Mr. Manish Sabade Directors Guardian Holidays and Mr. Ulhas Joshi promoter of Guardian’s Great Cycling Holidays and a keen cyclist himself said that they felt there was a tremendous demand for these kinds of holidays as cycling movement was now becoming strong.
Apart from thrill and adventures associated, the cycling holidays will help tourists to explore beautiful parts of the country at their leisure and pace mixing adventure and tourism. “We also hope to create major awareness about the enjoyment of cycling”, he said.
Mr. Sabade informed that Guardian’s Great Cycling Holidays will be launching three tours immediately a 13 night /14day LEH Bicycle tour (July- Sep), A 8 nights/ 9Days Switzerland Cycle tour (Sept- Oct) and a 5Night /6 Day Konkan Cycle Tour (Nov- Feb).
Each of these tours will consist of 35 members, and is open to public in the age group of 12- 70 years. All of these tours will include good Back Up facilities, including Pilot vehicles pick up vehicles, health care facilities, lodging and boarding facilities.
Apart from taking Indians on cycling tour abroad, we also plan to get foreign tourists into the country. “Due to our background in travel business we are in touch with various tourism Boards and they will surely back us, Mr. Sandeep Joshi added.
Mr. Ulhas Joshi who has already done private cycling trips on these routes said, there was a tremendous demand from international travelers for such tours, we also plan to market Wynad (Kerala), Maharashtra Forts Tours and the Konkan Tour for the benefit of international cyclists .
Apart from these tours Guardian Cycle Tours will also launch Monthly cycle trips, and Moonlight Cycle rides in and around Pune, he added.
Mr. Sabade added that “we are also proposing to start a one stop exclusive cycling Mall and also looking at tie ups with top cycle manufacturing companies in India and abroad.
In order to create awareness and promote concept of cycling we are planning to develop collection centers for cycles in various part of the city, so a person can take a cycle in one part of the city and deposit it at these centers incase he does not want to cycle back to the same destination.
Mr. Sabade said, Guardian always believed in promoting innovative concepts and had earlier launched the NASA, Singapore Study tours for Students, Guardian Sports Tourism apart from the regular tours.
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Sarkaar gets tech-savvy!
If the wild setting of the mega reality show ‘Sarkaar Ki Duniya’ had medieval lifestyles written all over it, its promotions were far far away from medieval. In fact, REAL has used some of the modern tools and techniques in the digital space to reach out to its viewers, the neo-Indians. The channel has used gaming, email campaigns, online glue pages, social networking, cricket contests, and SMS campaigns to promote Sarkaar Ki Duniya. And it did that with some very satisfying results.
REAL created an exclusive site for the show,www.sarkaarkiduniya.com, where viewers could participate in an interactive game and compete with each other to win over 400 prizes. There are over 10,000 registered users playing this game daily. This page also leads web traffic to the REAL official website.www.realtelevision.in, which has downloadable goodies like wallpapers, screensavers, ringtones for the viewers. Visitors can also read regular updates and participate in quizzes, discussion forums and contests!
Sarkaar Ki Duniya is also hosted onBebo, the UK’s leading social networking site which recently entered the Indian market. When the site launched in March, it tied up with REAL to dish out premium entertainment content for its online users. Bebo also cross promotes the Sarkaar Ki Duniya Game by helping viewers with clues.
REAL has also tied up with Yahoo! to create a Glue page for the show which includes quizzes, episode summaries, videos, pictures, blogs, yahoo! groups and contestant profiles on the show. Viewers can watch out for some interactive contests which will increase consumer engagement even further!
Besides Bebo and Yahoo! REAL has also used popular social networking sites like Orkut, Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn effectively. Over a million users of these sites collectively view and review Sarkaar Ki Duniya content daily!
REALalso ran a3-week long contest onSarkaar Ki Duniya by tying up with the Rajasthan Royals wherein 30 winnerswill be traveling toSouth Africaon an all-expense-paid trip to watch the Rajasthan Royals play. Viewers of SKD are taking part in the contestthrough SMS. The contest itself is widely promoted through online channels, advertising and email campaigns. The contest has received over 60,000 entries through SMS in three weeks. The channel used an extensive email and SMS blast campaign to reach out to the target audience. It used mobile communication platforms like smsgupshup.com to reach out to millions of consumers to promote the contest.
REAL created an exclusive site for the show,www.sarkaarkiduniya.com, where viewers could participate in an interactive game and compete with each other to win over 400 prizes. There are over 10,000 registered users playing this game daily. This page also leads web traffic to the REAL official website.www.realtelevision.in, which has downloadable goodies like wallpapers, screensavers, ringtones for the viewers. Visitors can also read regular updates and participate in quizzes, discussion forums and contests!
Sarkaar Ki Duniya is also hosted onBebo, the UK’s leading social networking site which recently entered the Indian market. When the site launched in March, it tied up with REAL to dish out premium entertainment content for its online users. Bebo also cross promotes the Sarkaar Ki Duniya Game by helping viewers with clues.
REAL has also tied up with Yahoo! to create a Glue page for the show which includes quizzes, episode summaries, videos, pictures, blogs, yahoo! groups and contestant profiles on the show. Viewers can watch out for some interactive contests which will increase consumer engagement even further!
Besides Bebo and Yahoo! REAL has also used popular social networking sites like Orkut, Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn effectively. Over a million users of these sites collectively view and review Sarkaar Ki Duniya content daily!
REALalso ran a3-week long contest onSarkaar Ki Duniya by tying up with the Rajasthan Royals wherein 30 winnerswill be traveling toSouth Africaon an all-expense-paid trip to watch the Rajasthan Royals play. Viewers of SKD are taking part in the contestthrough SMS. The contest itself is widely promoted through online channels, advertising and email campaigns. The contest has received over 60,000 entries through SMS in three weeks. The channel used an extensive email and SMS blast campaign to reach out to the target audience. It used mobile communication platforms like smsgupshup.com to reach out to millions of consumers to promote the contest.
Sage India launches Sage Pocket, the Complete Payroll Software, designed for SME & SMB in India
Sage India, today, announced the release of Sage Pocket Professional and Premium versions.
Payroll is an essential monthly activity involving complexities related to calculations, deductions and statutory regulations. Sage Pocket offers the best of the capabilities to accomplish these tasks with ease. Fit for the SME segment, Sage Pocket has been developed and designed indigenously keeping the Indian conditions in mind.
Thomas Abraham, Managing Director, Sage India, says, “Having an efficient Payroll process in place is crucial to ensuring employee satisfaction and compliance with statutory requirements. Sage Pocket has been simplified to enable the Partner network of Sage to easily sell and implement it for their customers. We expect to substantially increase our penetration in the Indian market with these new releases”.
Sage Pocket comes in Two versions i.e. Professional, Premium. We also have Online modules available as add-ons
Sage Pocket Professional
An easy-to-use payroll solution designed as a single user single company application for up to 300 employees. The solution is configurable and allows the user to set statutory regulations, calculate income tax, track reimbursements and generate pay slips. Employee master details can be maintained with the option to upload all the necessary documents.
Features of this module include:
* Compute salaries including statutory computation of PF and ESI
* Income Tax & maintain record of Investments
* Reimbursements as per CTC norms
* Keep track of Employee Leave taken and Loan availed.
* Maintain correspondence with employees in respect of Letters and E-mail
Sage Pocket Premium
Advanced version of Sage Pocket Professional, the application has been designed to meet the needs of companies requiring greater payroll processing capabilities. Multi-user, Multi-company and up to 1000 employees. The numbers can also be scaled. Sage Pocket Premium being a multi-user application allows the administrator to set user access rights and maintain complete audit trail. The solution can be integrated with the online modules.
Sage Pocket- Online Modules
A set of modules available online that enables employees to have an online access to information relating to HR, Leave and Claims. Modules include:
* Personnel Information Portal
* Online Leave Tracking System
* Online Claims Management
R.S. Raman, General Manager, Sage Pocket, says, “Our R&D team in Chennai has focused on streamlining the product and making it ‘easy to install’ and easy to use’ while enhancing the features and functionality. We have also set up a Partner channel of over 25 partners across India who will be selling and implementing Sage Pocket. We expect to grow our customer base in India substantially from the current 300 customers with this new release. We are also soliciting more partner enrolments with us to take this product closer to the customers in various geographies in India”.
All the Sage Pocket versions are available with six modules i.e. Payroll, Leave, Income Tax, Benefit, HR Letters and Email. With a starting price of Rs.25, 000, Sage Pocket is now available with all authorized Sage Partners of Sage India.
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About Sage India.
Sage has over 1000 customers in India for its CRM, ERP, Payroll and HRMS products across industries like, Trading & Distribution, Manufacturing, Services, IT/ITES, Financial Services, Media, Travel, Hospitality
To know more visit http://www.sagesoftware.co.in
Payroll is an essential monthly activity involving complexities related to calculations, deductions and statutory regulations. Sage Pocket offers the best of the capabilities to accomplish these tasks with ease. Fit for the SME segment, Sage Pocket has been developed and designed indigenously keeping the Indian conditions in mind.
Thomas Abraham, Managing Director, Sage India, says, “Having an efficient Payroll process in place is crucial to ensuring employee satisfaction and compliance with statutory requirements. Sage Pocket has been simplified to enable the Partner network of Sage to easily sell and implement it for their customers. We expect to substantially increase our penetration in the Indian market with these new releases”.
Sage Pocket comes in Two versions i.e. Professional, Premium. We also have Online modules available as add-ons
Sage Pocket Professional
An easy-to-use payroll solution designed as a single user single company application for up to 300 employees. The solution is configurable and allows the user to set statutory regulations, calculate income tax, track reimbursements and generate pay slips. Employee master details can be maintained with the option to upload all the necessary documents.
Features of this module include:
* Compute salaries including statutory computation of PF and ESI
* Income Tax & maintain record of Investments
* Reimbursements as per CTC norms
* Keep track of Employee Leave taken and Loan availed.
* Maintain correspondence with employees in respect of Letters and E-mail
Sage Pocket Premium
Advanced version of Sage Pocket Professional, the application has been designed to meet the needs of companies requiring greater payroll processing capabilities. Multi-user, Multi-company and up to 1000 employees. The numbers can also be scaled. Sage Pocket Premium being a multi-user application allows the administrator to set user access rights and maintain complete audit trail. The solution can be integrated with the online modules.
Sage Pocket- Online Modules
A set of modules available online that enables employees to have an online access to information relating to HR, Leave and Claims. Modules include:
* Personnel Information Portal
* Online Leave Tracking System
* Online Claims Management
R.S. Raman, General Manager, Sage Pocket, says, “Our R&D team in Chennai has focused on streamlining the product and making it ‘easy to install’ and easy to use’ while enhancing the features and functionality. We have also set up a Partner channel of over 25 partners across India who will be selling and implementing Sage Pocket. We expect to grow our customer base in India substantially from the current 300 customers with this new release. We are also soliciting more partner enrolments with us to take this product closer to the customers in various geographies in India”.
All the Sage Pocket versions are available with six modules i.e. Payroll, Leave, Income Tax, Benefit, HR Letters and Email. With a starting price of Rs.25, 000, Sage Pocket is now available with all authorized Sage Partners of Sage India.
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About Sage India.
Sage has over 1000 customers in India for its CRM, ERP, Payroll and HRMS products across industries like, Trading & Distribution, Manufacturing, Services, IT/ITES, Financial Services, Media, Travel, Hospitality
To know more visit http://www.sagesoftware.co.in
Henkel India Reveals the Brand Ambassador for Fa Men Xtreme
As part of the deal, Bipasha will feature in Fa Men Xtreme commercials, which will hit the media shortly.
Fa is today one of the largest deodorant brands in India and has been rated as the no. 1 female deodorant in top metros. Available in over 130 countries worldwide, Fa offers a diverse range of deodorants catering to a variety of moods and tones. All Fa deodorants come with the promise of 24 hour long-lasting protection and are skin-friendly.
Speaking about the endorsement deal with Henkel India, Bipasha said, “Fa as a brand is synonymous with freshness and fragrances that are both sensuous and international. I am proud to be associated with Fa Men’s Deodorant. Fa Men Xtreme comes in fragrances which are both strong and distinctive that I am sure will appeal to the young men of today. So all you men out there… go get the power of Xtreme”
Fa Men Xtreme comes in 3 extremely powerful fragrances – Speedster, Energy Zone and Cool Wave. The superior international formulation in them contains a unique “X-protect” formula which gives a stronger fragrance thereby providing extreme freshness.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Jayant Singh, Managing Director, Henkel India Limited said, “Fa Men Xtreme comes in 3 extremely powerful deodorant fragrances specially formulated for Indian conditions. These deodorants are sure to refresh the young Indian male for this summer. We believe Ms. Bipasha Basu exemplifies & brings to life the values and the proposition of Fa Men Xtreme and we are confident of the success of this relationship.”
FA Men Extreme variants are available in attractive packs priced at Rs. 140/-.
“Fa has emerged as one of the leading players in the female deodorant segment and we aim to reach greater heights with Fa Men Xtreme in the male deodorant category.” says Mr Singh.
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Henkel India Limited:
Founded in 1987, is a part of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. The Henkel AG & Co.KGaA, a Fortune Global 500 company, operates in three strategic business areas – Home Care, Personal Care and Adhesives, Sealants & Surface Treatment, which serves the transportation, electronics, aerospace, metal, durable goods, consumer goods, maintenance and repair and packaging industries, and offers a broad range of products for the craftsman and consumer adhesives.
HIL along with its subsidiaries, manufacture and market a range of world class Detergents, Cosmetics, Household Cleansers and Hair care products. HIL has manufacturing plants located at Karaikal and Tiljala. Karaikal plant is the first detergent plant in India to receive the ISO 14001 certification and recently it was granted OHSAS 18001 certification signifying compliance of Occupational Health and Safety. Henkel India is also the winner of Greentech Award for Environmental Excellence in 2003 and FICCI National Award for Environment Protection for the year 2003 from the President of India.
Henkel India’s product portfolio includes brands like Henko range of Detergents, Pril Utensil Cleansers, Bref range of cleaners, Fa range of Toilet Soap, Deodorants, Talc, Shaving Cream, and after-shave lotion, Mr. White range of detergents, Margo Toilet Soap, NeemToothPaste, Chek Beauty Soap, Chek Detergents,Tuhina Body Lotion, Aramusk Toilet Soap, Moloy Sandal Soap,Mahabringol Hair-oil. Hair care brands include Igora, Bonacure, Glatt from its Schwarzkopf Professional division and Silkience and Palette from its Schwarzkopf retail range.
Fa is today one of the largest deodorant brands in India and has been rated as the no. 1 female deodorant in top metros. Available in over 130 countries worldwide, Fa offers a diverse range of deodorants catering to a variety of moods and tones. All Fa deodorants come with the promise of 24 hour long-lasting protection and are skin-friendly.
Speaking about the endorsement deal with Henkel India, Bipasha said, “Fa as a brand is synonymous with freshness and fragrances that are both sensuous and international. I am proud to be associated with Fa Men’s Deodorant. Fa Men Xtreme comes in fragrances which are both strong and distinctive that I am sure will appeal to the young men of today. So all you men out there… go get the power of Xtreme”
Fa Men Xtreme comes in 3 extremely powerful fragrances – Speedster, Energy Zone and Cool Wave. The superior international formulation in them contains a unique “X-protect” formula which gives a stronger fragrance thereby providing extreme freshness.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Jayant Singh, Managing Director, Henkel India Limited said, “Fa Men Xtreme comes in 3 extremely powerful deodorant fragrances specially formulated for Indian conditions. These deodorants are sure to refresh the young Indian male for this summer. We believe Ms. Bipasha Basu exemplifies & brings to life the values and the proposition of Fa Men Xtreme and we are confident of the success of this relationship.”
FA Men Extreme variants are available in attractive packs priced at Rs. 140/-.
“Fa has emerged as one of the leading players in the female deodorant segment and we aim to reach greater heights with Fa Men Xtreme in the male deodorant category.” says Mr Singh.
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Henkel India Limited:
Founded in 1987, is a part of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. The Henkel AG & Co.KGaA, a Fortune Global 500 company, operates in three strategic business areas – Home Care, Personal Care and Adhesives, Sealants & Surface Treatment, which serves the transportation, electronics, aerospace, metal, durable goods, consumer goods, maintenance and repair and packaging industries, and offers a broad range of products for the craftsman and consumer adhesives.
HIL along with its subsidiaries, manufacture and market a range of world class Detergents, Cosmetics, Household Cleansers and Hair care products. HIL has manufacturing plants located at Karaikal and Tiljala. Karaikal plant is the first detergent plant in India to receive the ISO 14001 certification and recently it was granted OHSAS 18001 certification signifying compliance of Occupational Health and Safety. Henkel India is also the winner of Greentech Award for Environmental Excellence in 2003 and FICCI National Award for Environment Protection for the year 2003 from the President of India.
Henkel India’s product portfolio includes brands like Henko range of Detergents, Pril Utensil Cleansers, Bref range of cleaners, Fa range of Toilet Soap, Deodorants, Talc, Shaving Cream, and after-shave lotion, Mr. White range of detergents, Margo Toilet Soap, NeemToothPaste, Chek Beauty Soap, Chek Detergents,Tuhina Body Lotion, Aramusk Toilet Soap, Moloy Sandal Soap,Mahabringol Hair-oil. Hair care brands include Igora, Bonacure, Glatt from its Schwarzkopf Professional division and Silkience and Palette from its Schwarzkopf retail range.
S. S. Raman to spearhead TVS Electronics & TVS-E Servicetec
Mr. S S Raman, Director-TVS Electronics has been appointed as the Whole Time Director, and CEO, TVS-Electronics and Managing Director for the recently formed TVS-E Servicetec effective 1st May 2009.
Mr. Raman joined TVS Electronics Limited in 2005 as President. Later, he was appointed as Whole Time Director, President & CEO in TVS-E Servicetec in 2007. His formidable leadership and a strong ability to mentor his workforce has made him a great motivator for TVS Electronics as well as TVS-E Servicetec.
Mr. Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS-Electronics and TVS-E Servicetec said, “In view of the strong synergy between the businesses of TVS Electronics and TVS E Servicetec, and given Raman’s dedicated expertise in the field of Information Technology, we are confident that his role will drive the goal of the organizations and add greater value to both the businesses.”
Mr. S. S. Raman was earlier associated in various senior positions in TELCO, Birla Yamaha, TVS Whirlpool and Whirlpool Corporation.
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About TVS-Electronics
TVS Electronics Limited, a part of the 90-year-old TVS Group is one the largest manufacturer of Computer Peripherals in the country. The range of offerings includes Products - Dot Matrix printers, Keyboards, Printing Supplies, Transaction Solutions, and Point of Sale Products for retail sectors (PoS).
TVS-E has a large distribution and service network, which reaches over 450 towns across the country with two National Distributors, more than 200 Regional Distributors and over 3,000 Authorized Dealer Partners. The company has manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Himachal Pradesh.
TVS-E Servicetec
TVS-E Servicetec is a spin off set up in October 2007, originally created as a part of TVS-Electronics for servicing TVS-E warranty products with over 425 service centers across 375 towns and 5 warehouses. TVS-E Servicetec is an end-to-end electronics expert specializing in IT/Banking/Telecom verticals. TVS-E Servicetec offers complete refurbishing center for Laptops/Mobiles/Credit Cards Product Support onsite/offsite SCM & Logistic facilities Parts & Accessory distribution and Technical support through a call center.
Mr. Raman joined TVS Electronics Limited in 2005 as President. Later, he was appointed as Whole Time Director, President & CEO in TVS-E Servicetec in 2007. His formidable leadership and a strong ability to mentor his workforce has made him a great motivator for TVS Electronics as well as TVS-E Servicetec.
Mr. Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS-Electronics and TVS-E Servicetec said, “In view of the strong synergy between the businesses of TVS Electronics and TVS E Servicetec, and given Raman’s dedicated expertise in the field of Information Technology, we are confident that his role will drive the goal of the organizations and add greater value to both the businesses.”
Mr. S. S. Raman was earlier associated in various senior positions in TELCO, Birla Yamaha, TVS Whirlpool and Whirlpool Corporation.
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About TVS-Electronics
TVS Electronics Limited, a part of the 90-year-old TVS Group is one the largest manufacturer of Computer Peripherals in the country. The range of offerings includes Products - Dot Matrix printers, Keyboards, Printing Supplies, Transaction Solutions, and Point of Sale Products for retail sectors (PoS).
TVS-E has a large distribution and service network, which reaches over 450 towns across the country with two National Distributors, more than 200 Regional Distributors and over 3,000 Authorized Dealer Partners. The company has manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Himachal Pradesh.
TVS-E Servicetec
TVS-E Servicetec is a spin off set up in October 2007, originally created as a part of TVS-Electronics for servicing TVS-E warranty products with over 425 service centers across 375 towns and 5 warehouses. TVS-E Servicetec is an end-to-end electronics expert specializing in IT/Banking/Telecom verticals. TVS-E Servicetec offers complete refurbishing center for Laptops/Mobiles/Credit Cards Product Support onsite/offsite SCM & Logistic facilities Parts & Accessory distribution and Technical support through a call center.
Caress yourself with Madame's comfy "LOUNGE WEAR"
Women are always looking for something new and exciting when it comes to apparels. She wants quality and the right value for money. Their requirements for formal and casual wear were met to a large extent however there is an unmet need for classy & comfortable LOUNGE WEAR which can be worn anytime while relaxing or on their off day’s.
Madame’s new addition to the range of apparels the LOUNGE WEAR is its endeavour to bridge the gap between casual fashion wear and home fashion wear. Now women can experiment with their looks even they are at home and look effortlessly stylish throughout the day. This collection is the multi purpose fashion wear and can be worn while you are partying at home, going for long drives, shopping near your house, visiting the gym or meeting friends in the neighborhood. It is synonyms with “Home fashion wear”
Apart from being a perfect dress for weekends, it is apt for those cozy nights and after office casual wear. This is sure to top the wardrobe list of every smart woman this summer. The collection comes in soothing and eye catching pastel shades of green, orange, pink, blue, peach and yellow with the flowery textures on the bottoms. The color combinations have been created keeping the hot summers in mind. The collection comprises of relaxed tops, spaghetti, shorts, capris and pajamas sufficient to fulfill the need of a comfy home fashion wear. The fabric used in the collection (spandex, cotton and viscose) is soft and gentle on your skin and gives your body that extra comfort and relaxation.
Madame has always stood for designer style, grace and comfort and the LOUNGE WEAR has put all these elements together to make that perfect look for all females even when they are within the confines of their elegant homes.
A woman would have an ever exciting range of formal or casual wear in her wardrobe however if she doesn’t have that extra stylish set of clothes for her home then her wardrobe collection is incomplete. A trendy woman wants to look cool and elegant every time even when she is found relaxing casually at home. It will take care of your image and you would look smart in front of unexpected guests too.
This collection is offered in the price range of Rs 699.00 to 899.00 and is available at all Madame Stores in Delhi at Kamla Nagar, GK, Rajourie Garden, Gurgaon, Noida, V3S mall, Pitam pura, Vasant Kunj, Saket among other leading retail outlets. It is also available in various other cities like Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jallandar, Jammu, Kanpur, Lukhnow, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Patiala, Rohtak, Surat Silliguri and Mumbai, Chandigarh.
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About Madame
Jain Amar Clothing Private Limited has been into manufacturing since the late 30s. The foray into women’s western wear started in the late 80s and MADAME was incepted in business since 1993. With more than 15 years in the Indian Market, MADAME has been the first and only home brand to provide girl and woman apparels so exclusively. One thing that has been synonymous with the brand since it’s inception is “contemporary styling’. With a team of competent designers, an in house design team and great focus on quality; MADAME produces over 1,200 unique designs every year to quench the style and fashion requirement of the trendy woman. The brand has been achieving 100% growth in last 5 years consecutively and was nominated in the top five Woman’s Western Wear Brands in the country by CMAI.
Madame’s new addition to the range of apparels the LOUNGE WEAR is its endeavour to bridge the gap between casual fashion wear and home fashion wear. Now women can experiment with their looks even they are at home and look effortlessly stylish throughout the day. This collection is the multi purpose fashion wear and can be worn while you are partying at home, going for long drives, shopping near your house, visiting the gym or meeting friends in the neighborhood. It is synonyms with “Home fashion wear”
Apart from being a perfect dress for weekends, it is apt for those cozy nights and after office casual wear. This is sure to top the wardrobe list of every smart woman this summer. The collection comes in soothing and eye catching pastel shades of green, orange, pink, blue, peach and yellow with the flowery textures on the bottoms. The color combinations have been created keeping the hot summers in mind. The collection comprises of relaxed tops, spaghetti, shorts, capris and pajamas sufficient to fulfill the need of a comfy home fashion wear. The fabric used in the collection (spandex, cotton and viscose) is soft and gentle on your skin and gives your body that extra comfort and relaxation.
Madame has always stood for designer style, grace and comfort and the LOUNGE WEAR has put all these elements together to make that perfect look for all females even when they are within the confines of their elegant homes.
A woman would have an ever exciting range of formal or casual wear in her wardrobe however if she doesn’t have that extra stylish set of clothes for her home then her wardrobe collection is incomplete. A trendy woman wants to look cool and elegant every time even when she is found relaxing casually at home. It will take care of your image and you would look smart in front of unexpected guests too.
This collection is offered in the price range of Rs 699.00 to 899.00 and is available at all Madame Stores in Delhi at Kamla Nagar, GK, Rajourie Garden, Gurgaon, Noida, V3S mall, Pitam pura, Vasant Kunj, Saket among other leading retail outlets. It is also available in various other cities like Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jallandar, Jammu, Kanpur, Lukhnow, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Patiala, Rohtak, Surat Silliguri and Mumbai, Chandigarh.
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About Madame
Jain Amar Clothing Private Limited has been into manufacturing since the late 30s. The foray into women’s western wear started in the late 80s and MADAME was incepted in business since 1993. With more than 15 years in the Indian Market, MADAME has been the first and only home brand to provide girl and woman apparels so exclusively. One thing that has been synonymous with the brand since it’s inception is “contemporary styling’. With a team of competent designers, an in house design team and great focus on quality; MADAME produces over 1,200 unique designs every year to quench the style and fashion requirement of the trendy woman. The brand has been achieving 100% growth in last 5 years consecutively and was nominated in the top five Woman’s Western Wear Brands in the country by CMAI.
BITS Pilani Offers Collaborative Programs with Top Healthcare Institutions in India today
Since 1979, BITS has been participating in the human resources development activities of various organizations through several degree programmes by integrating the working environment of the host organization with the learning environment required by the Institute.
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science popularly known as BITS which is one among the top ranking universities in India today offers degrees in various disciplines presently at Pilani (Rajasthan), Dubai, Goa and Hyderabad campuses and recently the National Assessment and Accreditation Council NAAC reaccredited BITS with 3.71 CGPA out of 4 and awarded “A” grade “Very Good” status.
For millions of people around the world, receiving quality eye care is an enormous struggle. Lack of good educational programs in Optometry and poor practitioner-to-patient ratio adds to the woes of developing countries. With nearly 25 % of the global blindness data, India has just about 3,000 Optometrists which is highly inadequate.
For every 100,000 population in India, we have 1.50 Ophthalmologists to 0.60 Optometrists while Australia has 3.30 : 12.50, Canada has 3.30 : 10.26, New Zealand 2 : 10, UK 1.06 : 13.27 and USA 5.70 to 10.99. This shows where we stand in quality eye care. Blindness prevention needs Optometry and with the population of India hitting the billion mark, approximately 100,000 more Optometrists are needed to adequately care for those in need.
In the mid 60s, the Physician Assistant (PA) program was developed by Dr Eugene Stead, Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Duke University, North Carolina, USA to train health care professionals for rural areas which faced dwindling numbers of physicians and nurses.
Physician Assistants are medically trained professionals who by working closely with their supervising physicians can provide comprehensive health care services and quality medical care and be important members of the health care delivery team of any nation.
BITS Pilani offers eight - semester B.S. Optometry programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Sankara Nethralaya - Elite School of Optometry, and at Hyderabad in collaboration with L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) - Bausch & Lomb School of Optometry.
BITS Pilani offers eight – semester B.S. Physician Assistant programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Madras Medical Mission as well as with Frontier Lifeline – Dr. KM Cherian Heart Foundation. Input Requirements for the B.S. Optometry and B.S. Physician Assistant programme is Pass in 10+2 from Central / State Board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology.
With input requirements as B.Sc. in experimental sciences with exposure to Biology and Chemistry, or equivalent BITS Pilani offers six – semester M.S. Medical Laboratory Technology programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Sankara Nethralaya - Medical Research Foundation.
With input requirements as B.S. Optometry of BITS or equivalent, BITS Pilani offers a four – semester M.Phil. Optometry programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Sankara Nethralaya - Medical Research Foundation.
For the above programmes, application form and programme details can be downloaded from the BITS Pilani web-site and the deadline for submission of duly completed application form (alongwith the requisite processing fee of Rs 1,000/- to be paid as per procedure specified in form) to The Dean, DLPD, BITS, Pilani 333031 (Rajasthan) is June 20, 2009.
In addition, the candidates for the above programmes should be prepared to appear at Chennai / Hyderabad for a Test / Interview at their own expenses, for which details will be put up in the BITS website after the stipulated deadline.
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani Rajasthan which has the reputation of pioneering the online examinations for admissions through the path breaking BITSAT and setting a bench mark in industry university collaborations is one among the top ranking universities towering above the rest in various best college surveys in India today. BITS offers degrees in various disciplines presently at Pilani, Dubai, Goa and Hyderabad campuses apart from an array of work integrated learning programmes for HRD of a vast spectrum of Indian corporates. The alumni of the Institute who are who is who in various professions and Proud to be BITSians peaking with Passion Quotient for Alma mater are spread across the globe from Australia to America.
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science popularly known as BITS which is one among the top ranking universities in India today offers degrees in various disciplines presently at Pilani (Rajasthan), Dubai, Goa and Hyderabad campuses and recently the National Assessment and Accreditation Council NAAC reaccredited BITS with 3.71 CGPA out of 4 and awarded “A” grade “Very Good” status.
For millions of people around the world, receiving quality eye care is an enormous struggle. Lack of good educational programs in Optometry and poor practitioner-to-patient ratio adds to the woes of developing countries. With nearly 25 % of the global blindness data, India has just about 3,000 Optometrists which is highly inadequate.
For every 100,000 population in India, we have 1.50 Ophthalmologists to 0.60 Optometrists while Australia has 3.30 : 12.50, Canada has 3.30 : 10.26, New Zealand 2 : 10, UK 1.06 : 13.27 and USA 5.70 to 10.99. This shows where we stand in quality eye care. Blindness prevention needs Optometry and with the population of India hitting the billion mark, approximately 100,000 more Optometrists are needed to adequately care for those in need.
In the mid 60s, the Physician Assistant (PA) program was developed by Dr Eugene Stead, Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Duke University, North Carolina, USA to train health care professionals for rural areas which faced dwindling numbers of physicians and nurses.
Physician Assistants are medically trained professionals who by working closely with their supervising physicians can provide comprehensive health care services and quality medical care and be important members of the health care delivery team of any nation.
BITS Pilani offers eight - semester B.S. Optometry programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Sankara Nethralaya - Elite School of Optometry, and at Hyderabad in collaboration with L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) - Bausch & Lomb School of Optometry.
BITS Pilani offers eight – semester B.S. Physician Assistant programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Madras Medical Mission as well as with Frontier Lifeline – Dr. KM Cherian Heart Foundation. Input Requirements for the B.S. Optometry and B.S. Physician Assistant programme is Pass in 10+2 from Central / State Board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology.
With input requirements as B.Sc. in experimental sciences with exposure to Biology and Chemistry, or equivalent BITS Pilani offers six – semester M.S. Medical Laboratory Technology programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Sankara Nethralaya - Medical Research Foundation.
With input requirements as B.S. Optometry of BITS or equivalent, BITS Pilani offers a four – semester M.Phil. Optometry programme which is conducted at Chennai in collaboration with Sankara Nethralaya - Medical Research Foundation.
For the above programmes, application form and programme details can be downloaded from the BITS Pilani web-site and the deadline for submission of duly completed application form (alongwith the requisite processing fee of Rs 1,000/- to be paid as per procedure specified in form) to The Dean, DLPD, BITS, Pilani 333031 (Rajasthan) is June 20, 2009.
In addition, the candidates for the above programmes should be prepared to appear at Chennai / Hyderabad for a Test / Interview at their own expenses, for which details will be put up in the BITS website after the stipulated deadline.
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani Rajasthan which has the reputation of pioneering the online examinations for admissions through the path breaking BITSAT and setting a bench mark in industry university collaborations is one among the top ranking universities towering above the rest in various best college surveys in India today. BITS offers degrees in various disciplines presently at Pilani, Dubai, Goa and Hyderabad campuses apart from an array of work integrated learning programmes for HRD of a vast spectrum of Indian corporates. The alumni of the Institute who are who is who in various professions and Proud to be BITSians peaking with Passion Quotient for Alma mater are spread across the globe from Australia to America.
Extreme Networks unveils BlackDiamond 8900-series modules raising the bar for 10 Gigabit performance and value
Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today raised the bar for data center and high performance networking with the introduction of the BlackDiamond® 8900-series modules for the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch. This purpose-built enterprise architecture for next generation data centers enables market-leading scalability of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, up to 582 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single rack, while delivering energy efficiency and compelling value.
The increased growth of Ethernet services and resource intensive applications such as high definition video, Web 2.0 social platforms and UC collaboration, coupled with the trend for virtualization, server consolidation and IT outsourcing, are driving demands for highly scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks in data centers and managed hosting facilities. Further, the trend towards more nimble, easy-to-manage cloud computing environments requires scalable networks that are easy to integrate and automate, as data centers leverage existing network assets. The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules deliver with the performance and measurable value per dollar to support these advancing applications and architectural challenges.
Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8900-series modules upgrade the BlackDiamond 8800 platform with a 3.8 terabit switching fabric. Featuring the foundation of an advanced modular network operating system, ExtremeXOS®, the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches provide quick integration and automation of network environments via Universal Port. Also enabled are XML, CLI and SNMP interfaces through EPICenter, a full-featured network management tool. This provides customers with a flexible Ethernet networking and management portfolio of tightly integrated tools for managing their next generation data centers.
“Organizations today are thinking about a few key things concerning their data center, including price/performance for their transition to 10 gigabit, energy efficiency and the consistency and ease-of-operation of their total solution,” said Jon Oltsik, principal analyst for the Enterprise Strategy Group.” With today’s announcement, Extreme Networks is providing a compelling solution that gives customers a high performance and cost-effective data center solution.”
Power Efficiency for the Data Center
The unique design of the BlackDiamond 8900-series modules enable this powerful switching platform to be one of the most energy efficient solutions available. Combined with dynamic energy management features that are enabled through Extreme Networks open data center framework, customers can effectively automate power management capabilities. This allows power conservation based on variations in demand. For example, during off-peak hours the switch can enter hibernation mode and reduce power consumption by 70 percent.
The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules join Extreme Networks award-winning family of high performance Ethernet solutions, including the Summit® X450a and Summit X650, Top of Rack fixed switches within the data center. These modules complete Extreme Networks Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet data center networking portfolio, giving customers a wide choice of products for Top of Rack and End of Row architectures.
“With the introduction of the BlackDiamond 8900-series modules, Extreme Networks uniquely addresses data center: performance, lower cost of ownership and flexibility in design,” said Paul Hooper, vice president and general manager for the Volume Products
Group for Extreme Networks. “The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules meet these requirements by enabling dramatic scaling of the network while keeping costs in check.”
Extreme Networks will demonstrate the new BlackDiamond 8900 series modules and its full line of data center solutions at Interop Las Vegas 2009, please visit us at Booth #1813. For more information about Extreme Networks data center solutions, visit:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/solutions/datacenter.aspx.
Pricing and Availability
The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules will be available this quarter.The management switch module, BlackDiamond 8900-MSM128 has Asia Pacific list price of $27,495. The BlackDiamond 8900-10G24X-c module has APAC list price of $49,495. The BlackDiamond 8900-G96T-c module has APAC list price of $27,495.
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About Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet networks that support data, voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company’s network solutions feature high performance and high availability switching that deliver insight and control enabling customers to solve their real-world business communications challenges. Operating in more than 50 countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com
BlackDiamond, EPICenter, Extreme Networks, ExtremeXOS and Summit are either a trademark or registered trademark of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
The increased growth of Ethernet services and resource intensive applications such as high definition video, Web 2.0 social platforms and UC collaboration, coupled with the trend for virtualization, server consolidation and IT outsourcing, are driving demands for highly scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks in data centers and managed hosting facilities. Further, the trend towards more nimble, easy-to-manage cloud computing environments requires scalable networks that are easy to integrate and automate, as data centers leverage existing network assets. The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules deliver with the performance and measurable value per dollar to support these advancing applications and architectural challenges.
Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8900-series modules upgrade the BlackDiamond 8800 platform with a 3.8 terabit switching fabric. Featuring the foundation of an advanced modular network operating system, ExtremeXOS®, the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches provide quick integration and automation of network environments via Universal Port. Also enabled are XML, CLI and SNMP interfaces through EPICenter, a full-featured network management tool. This provides customers with a flexible Ethernet networking and management portfolio of tightly integrated tools for managing their next generation data centers.
“Organizations today are thinking about a few key things concerning their data center, including price/performance for their transition to 10 gigabit, energy efficiency and the consistency and ease-of-operation of their total solution,” said Jon Oltsik, principal analyst for the Enterprise Strategy Group.” With today’s announcement, Extreme Networks is providing a compelling solution that gives customers a high performance and cost-effective data center solution.”
Power Efficiency for the Data Center
The unique design of the BlackDiamond 8900-series modules enable this powerful switching platform to be one of the most energy efficient solutions available. Combined with dynamic energy management features that are enabled through Extreme Networks open data center framework, customers can effectively automate power management capabilities. This allows power conservation based on variations in demand. For example, during off-peak hours the switch can enter hibernation mode and reduce power consumption by 70 percent.
The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules join Extreme Networks award-winning family of high performance Ethernet solutions, including the Summit® X450a and Summit X650, Top of Rack fixed switches within the data center. These modules complete Extreme Networks Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet data center networking portfolio, giving customers a wide choice of products for Top of Rack and End of Row architectures.
“With the introduction of the BlackDiamond 8900-series modules, Extreme Networks uniquely addresses data center: performance, lower cost of ownership and flexibility in design,” said Paul Hooper, vice president and general manager for the Volume Products
Group for Extreme Networks. “The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules meet these requirements by enabling dramatic scaling of the network while keeping costs in check.”
Extreme Networks will demonstrate the new BlackDiamond 8900 series modules and its full line of data center solutions at Interop Las Vegas 2009, please visit us at Booth #1813. For more information about Extreme Networks data center solutions, visit:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/solutions/datacenter.aspx.
Pricing and Availability
The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules will be available this quarter.The management switch module, BlackDiamond 8900-MSM128 has Asia Pacific list price of $27,495. The BlackDiamond 8900-10G24X-c module has APAC list price of $49,495. The BlackDiamond 8900-G96T-c module has APAC list price of $27,495.
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About Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet networks that support data, voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company’s network solutions feature high performance and high availability switching that deliver insight and control enabling customers to solve their real-world business communications challenges. Operating in more than 50 countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com
BlackDiamond, EPICenter, Extreme Networks, ExtremeXOS and Summit are either a trademark or registered trademark of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Good Relations India bags the Public Relations mandate for beyond smiles(TM), a dental care centre
Good Relations India (GRI), the pan-India strategic corporate communications consultancy, has bagged the account of beyond smiles (TM) dental care centre . beyond smiles(TM) is the first brand to bring in new concepts to the Indian market like state of the art dental experience, relaxed atmosphere with unique relaxation therapies, technologically advanced latest techniques, materials and equipments handled by highly qualified medical personnel, cleanliness & hygiene with international standards of sterilization. GRI will be responsible for beyond smiles (TM) Brand visibility; for their brand campaigns across Mumbai and Pune markets.
Commenting on the account win, Mr. Deepak Kanulkar, Chief Operating Officer, Good Relations India said, “It is a pleasure to announce that we have bagged the communications mandate of beyond smiles (TM). At Good Relations India we have always excelled at giving fresh new companies or entrepreneurs their rightly due in terms of the communication spread and building awareness around their brand. We put in our best efforts to every brand right from strategic input to ensuring seamless implementation in order to achieve high quality results. With beyond smiles (TM)adding to our portfolio, it reiterates that we always look at broadening our horizons and handling PR mandate across sectors”.
Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Dr. Pankaj Chivte and Dr. Hetal Turakhia, Promoters, beyond smiles (TM) said, “As a new entrant in the already existing and flourishing oral health market, it is imperative that we position ourselves well in this competitive market place and that will be fulfilled if we have the right communication partners. We are confident of our association with Good Relations India and are convinced that our initiatives and services will be duly recognized and accepted by our audiences through GRI’s initiatives.”
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About Good Relations India (GRI): Good Relations India was founded in 1988, is the nations first independent PR Consultancy and has branch operations in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkatta & Pune and 40 affiliates covering pan-India. With proven credentials in creative communication and a full service agency with strong quality processes and monitoring channels, GRI has around 80 dedicated PR professionals and has a cross-section of experience across sectors. Some of its esteemed clients include Apple, Bates 141, Cartier, Crossword, Helios & Matheson, RadioCity, Rediff.com, Rexam HTW, TNT, Tourism Queensland, Zenith Optimedia and many more.
About beyond smiles (TM): Beyond Smiles, a hi-tech dental care centre is one of its kind to have conceptualized the idea of maintaining oral health with relaxation of mind and body. It is the first dental brand in India to have 3 centres, (in tourist destinations or something to highlight)Goa, Mumbai and Pune. The team of dentists at Beyond Smiles is known to be people with sheer determination and hard work, creating beautiful smiles around them. Dentists here at Beyond Smiles conduct a range of dental services like professional tooth whitening , laser gum surgery, dental implants , porcelain veneers, full mouth rehabilitation, smile makeovers & general procedures like dentures , wisdom tooth extraction , root canal treatment,crown and bridge, etc. www.beyondsmiles.in
Commenting on the account win, Mr. Deepak Kanulkar, Chief Operating Officer, Good Relations India said, “It is a pleasure to announce that we have bagged the communications mandate of beyond smiles (TM). At Good Relations India we have always excelled at giving fresh new companies or entrepreneurs their rightly due in terms of the communication spread and building awareness around their brand. We put in our best efforts to every brand right from strategic input to ensuring seamless implementation in order to achieve high quality results. With beyond smiles (TM)adding to our portfolio, it reiterates that we always look at broadening our horizons and handling PR mandate across sectors”.
Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Dr. Pankaj Chivte and Dr. Hetal Turakhia, Promoters, beyond smiles (TM) said, “As a new entrant in the already existing and flourishing oral health market, it is imperative that we position ourselves well in this competitive market place and that will be fulfilled if we have the right communication partners. We are confident of our association with Good Relations India and are convinced that our initiatives and services will be duly recognized and accepted by our audiences through GRI’s initiatives.”
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About Good Relations India (GRI): Good Relations India was founded in 1988, is the nations first independent PR Consultancy and has branch operations in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkatta & Pune and 40 affiliates covering pan-India. With proven credentials in creative communication and a full service agency with strong quality processes and monitoring channels, GRI has around 80 dedicated PR professionals and has a cross-section of experience across sectors. Some of its esteemed clients include Apple, Bates 141, Cartier, Crossword, Helios & Matheson, RadioCity, Rediff.com, Rexam HTW, TNT, Tourism Queensland, Zenith Optimedia and many more.
About beyond smiles (TM): Beyond Smiles, a hi-tech dental care centre is one of its kind to have conceptualized the idea of maintaining oral health with relaxation of mind and body. It is the first dental brand in India to have 3 centres, (in tourist destinations or something to highlight)Goa, Mumbai and Pune. The team of dentists at Beyond Smiles is known to be people with sheer determination and hard work, creating beautiful smiles around them. Dentists here at Beyond Smiles conduct a range of dental services like professional tooth whitening , laser gum surgery, dental implants , porcelain veneers, full mouth rehabilitation, smile makeovers & general procedures like dentures , wisdom tooth extraction , root canal treatment,crown and bridge, etc. www.beyondsmiles.in
Narus Appoints DLN Shastri as Narus India's Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Narus, the leader in real-time traffic intelligence, announced today that DLN Shastri has been appointed vice president of sales and business development to Narus Networks Private Limited (NNPL), Narus' subsidiary in India. Shastri has more than 25 years' experience in sales and marketing, business development, and channel management in the telecom market. In his new role, Shastri will be responsible for the sales of Narus solutions into the Indian market. He will also tackle business development, including identifying and signing distribution partners in India to help expand Narus' presence in the region.
Shastri has a long professional career in the telecom industry. Prior to joining Narus, he served as SBU Head of System Integration Business for HCL InfoSystems Ltd. There, he created the Infrastructure Business Unit to address the needs of telecom service providers through telecom equipment manufacturers. He worked closely with new telecom service providers to offer end-to-end system integration services. Shastri also secured infrastructure and IT services business for HCL. Before HCL, Shastri served as vice president of business development and strategy at Tech Mahindra Ltd., where he managed the company's entire business operations across India, with a special focus in the public operators' space of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Additional industry positions include stints as vice president of marketing and sales at Usha Communications, Inc., and senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications at ICOMM Tele Ltd.
"Shastri's proven ability to accelerate business growth through focused sales and business development programs will help drive Narus' expansion in India," said Yogi Mistry, senior vice president of Narus. "Given his impressive track record, we have no doubt recruited an experienced and successful vice president of sales and business development to help Narus achieve our goals."
"Narus is recognized throughout the world as a best-of-breed traffic intelligence system with a world-class roster of customers, partners and employees, and I'm thrilled to join the company," said Shastri. "Narus' team of accomplished executives and real-time traffic intelligence experts will provide the strong foundation I need to continue to build out the Narus brand in India."
Shastri received an MBA from Waltair School of Management at Andhra University. He also received a PG Diploma in Export Management from the Indian Institute of Export Management in Calcutta, and a Graduate Diploma in Materials Management from the Indian Institute of Materials Management in Mumbai.
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About Narus, Inc.
Narus is the leader in real-time traffic intelligence for the protection and management of large IP networks, and is the only company that provides security, intercept and traffic management solutions within a single, flexible system. With Narus, service providers and governments around the world can immediately detect, analyze, mitigate and target any unwanted, unwarranted or malicious traffic. Narus provides its customers with complete, real-time insight into all of their IP traffic from the network to the applications. Combined with the ability to enable numerous actions, Narus customers have the ability to take the most appropriate actions quickly.
Narus' system protects and manages the largest IP networks around the world including KT (Korea), KDDI (Japan), Telecom Egypt, Reliance (India), Saudi Telecom, US Cellular, Pakistan Telecom Authority and many more. Narus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with regional offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.narus.com.
CONTACTS:
Narus, Inc.
Lucia Mikasa
+1-408-215-4231
lmikasa@narus.com
BOCA Communications
Kathleen Shanahan or Jennifer Rivera
+1-415-738-7718
kathleen@bocacommunications.com
Shastri has a long professional career in the telecom industry. Prior to joining Narus, he served as SBU Head of System Integration Business for HCL InfoSystems Ltd. There, he created the Infrastructure Business Unit to address the needs of telecom service providers through telecom equipment manufacturers. He worked closely with new telecom service providers to offer end-to-end system integration services. Shastri also secured infrastructure and IT services business for HCL. Before HCL, Shastri served as vice president of business development and strategy at Tech Mahindra Ltd., where he managed the company's entire business operations across India, with a special focus in the public operators' space of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Additional industry positions include stints as vice president of marketing and sales at Usha Communications, Inc., and senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications at ICOMM Tele Ltd.
"Shastri's proven ability to accelerate business growth through focused sales and business development programs will help drive Narus' expansion in India," said Yogi Mistry, senior vice president of Narus. "Given his impressive track record, we have no doubt recruited an experienced and successful vice president of sales and business development to help Narus achieve our goals."
"Narus is recognized throughout the world as a best-of-breed traffic intelligence system with a world-class roster of customers, partners and employees, and I'm thrilled to join the company," said Shastri. "Narus' team of accomplished executives and real-time traffic intelligence experts will provide the strong foundation I need to continue to build out the Narus brand in India."
Shastri received an MBA from Waltair School of Management at Andhra University. He also received a PG Diploma in Export Management from the Indian Institute of Export Management in Calcutta, and a Graduate Diploma in Materials Management from the Indian Institute of Materials Management in Mumbai.
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About Narus, Inc.
Narus is the leader in real-time traffic intelligence for the protection and management of large IP networks, and is the only company that provides security, intercept and traffic management solutions within a single, flexible system. With Narus, service providers and governments around the world can immediately detect, analyze, mitigate and target any unwanted, unwarranted or malicious traffic. Narus provides its customers with complete, real-time insight into all of their IP traffic from the network to the applications. Combined with the ability to enable numerous actions, Narus customers have the ability to take the most appropriate actions quickly.
Narus' system protects and manages the largest IP networks around the world including KT (Korea), KDDI (Japan), Telecom Egypt, Reliance (India), Saudi Telecom, US Cellular, Pakistan Telecom Authority and many more. Narus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with regional offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.narus.com.
CONTACTS:
Narus, Inc.
Lucia Mikasa
+1-408-215-4231
lmikasa@narus.com
BOCA Communications
Kathleen Shanahan or Jennifer Rivera
+1-415-738-7718
kathleen@bocacommunications.com
Samsaara brings to you its latest Spring/Summer 09 Collection
Samsaara, the luxurious abode of fashion brings to you the latest summer collections this season from the host of well known designers like Arpan Vohra, Charu Parashar, Shantanu & Nikhil, Tarun Tahiliani, Monisha Jaising, Ranna Gill, Rocky. S and even new talents like Archana & Anu Singh, Sangita Maker, Shalini Sahni and Flower Power.
The summer collection at Samsaara is in light fabrics like georgette, lycra, cotton and chiffon with lively colors that are soothing to the eye. Keeping in mind the season, the store hosts pastels and whites too with a splash of vibrant shades. The eye-catching display with refreshing blues and greens paired with the sublime vista of white pebbles at the Zen garden located inside the store is a visual delight for the shopper.
Availability:
The latest summer collection is available at all Samsaara outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Kolkata.
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About Samsaara:
Samsaara, widely recognized as India’s one stop designer destination houses a discerning mix of the best names of the Indian fashion fraternity including designers - Satya Paul, Deepika Gehani, Shobhaa De`, Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Rocky S, Raghavendra Rathore, Neeta Lulla, Shantanu & Nikhil, Mana & Isha, Surily Goel, Ravage, JJ Valaya and Tarun Tahiliani to name a few. Samsaara epitomizes the grandeur and glamour of luxury retailing across the globe. The multi designer retail chain has a presence across the country in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata and overseas in Kuwait and Dubai.
The summer collection at Samsaara is in light fabrics like georgette, lycra, cotton and chiffon with lively colors that are soothing to the eye. Keeping in mind the season, the store hosts pastels and whites too with a splash of vibrant shades. The eye-catching display with refreshing blues and greens paired with the sublime vista of white pebbles at the Zen garden located inside the store is a visual delight for the shopper.
Availability:
The latest summer collection is available at all Samsaara outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Kolkata.
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About Samsaara:
Samsaara, widely recognized as India’s one stop designer destination houses a discerning mix of the best names of the Indian fashion fraternity including designers - Satya Paul, Deepika Gehani, Shobhaa De`, Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Rocky S, Raghavendra Rathore, Neeta Lulla, Shantanu & Nikhil, Mana & Isha, Surily Goel, Ravage, JJ Valaya and Tarun Tahiliani to name a few. Samsaara epitomizes the grandeur and glamour of luxury retailing across the globe. The multi designer retail chain has a presence across the country in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata and overseas in Kuwait and Dubai.
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