Australia relaxes visa rules for Indian students

India upgraded to be lesser risk country for Higher Education Sector

Australian Minister for immigration and citizenship, Chris Bowen, and the minister of Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans, announced today a strategic review of the student visa program and package to measures to ease the pressure on the Australia’s multibillion dollar education export industry. Australia has, in last 12 months, seen a sharp decline in its multibillion dollar education export industry.

The student visa changes announced today focus largely on the financial requirements of obtaining the student visas from various countries. Indian students, considering pursuing bachelor degree, associate degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters by coursework in Australia, would now find it easier to meet the financial requirements as a result of India been upgraded as a lesser risk country for Higher Education Sector.

These new changes would mean that the students now need to demonstrate lesser funds in order to obtain the student visa for higher education sector. For all the student visa applications that would be lodged on or after April 1 2011, the students would need to show funds for only 2 years of their studies instead of the currently required 3 years. Moreover, such funds are required to be only 3 months old against 6 months old requirements as it is currently in place. The new law that comes into effect in April 2011 will allow the students to be sponsored by any individual against the current legal requirement that limits the sponsorship to applicant’s spouse, parents, siblings, grandparents and uncle or aunt meeting certain criterion.

Mr. Naresh Gulati, ceo of Oceanic Consultants, welcomed the move by Australian government and said “The changes announced today would help Australia regain its position as a more favorable destination amongst Indian students than its current levels. A large number of students, who wanted to study in Australia, considered other destinations just because they found the financial requirements for the Australian student visa far more stringent than those of other countries. This would change and we would see traffic to Australia increasing.”

The changes announced today also bring down the financial requirements for the student who prepay their boarding through the educational Institutions in Australia as the amount equivalent to the prepaid amount would be reduced from the required funds. These changes come in effect from 16 December 2010.

Mr. Gulati expressed his concern about the abuse by student visas by some students and agents alike. He said “It is unfortunate that some students and agents are using student visas as a means of back door entry to various countries. The desperation to go aboard amongst the youth has led to mushrooming of large number of unscrupulous agents who are looking at making quick buck at the cost of student and family’s future. The students and their families must look at choosing the right institutions and channels to pursue their higher education abroad. Students supporting fraudulent documentation or means would only make their future uncertain. They may just be closing their doors forever to going abroad”.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES ANNOUNCED

HOW WOULD THESE CHANGES BENEFIT INDIAN STUDENTS?

Indian students considering pursuing bachelor degree or higher in Australia would benefit from the proposed changes in the following manner:
Benefits from April 1, 2011
These changes would benefit the students who are considering undertaking bachelor degree, associate degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters by coursework in Australia:
- Students would need to show funds that are only 3 months old against the current requirements of 6 months old funds
- Students can be sponsored by any friends or relatives against the limited number of close relatives who can sponsor the students
- Students would need to show funds for 2 years instead of 3 years as required by current law

Other Benefits with immediate effect [applicable to all student visa applicants]
If the student pre pay the boarding fees to the educational institutions in Australia, the prepaid boarding fees will be deducted from the total amount of living costs that student must demonstrate towards living expenses in order to obtain the student visa.

ABOUT OCEANIC CONSULTANTS

Established in 1996, Oceanic Consultants Private Limited has 14 years of impeccable record of providing consultancy to aspirations of overseas education. The head office of the company is in Melbourne and Network Offices are located UK and various parts of India. Oceanic Consultants helps students to pursue their higher education in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA. Oceanic has an extensive network spread over major 19 Indian cities to provide world class service to the aspiring Indian students. Moreover a fine blend of centralized and decentralized operations help the students save on both time and costs. Oceanic provides consultancy on all aspects of overseas education free of charge to the students. A highly dedicated team of seasoned professionals provide customized solutions to every client.

With 14 years of expertise in the overseas education industry, Oceanic Consultants is clearly a leader in the category. It is also the recipient of the Australian Business Award for three consecutive years in 2008, 2009 and 2010. It was also listed as the 32nd fastest growing company in Australia by Business Review Weekly (BRW) in the year 2008. For more information, please visit www.oceanicconsultants.com

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Gokula Metropolis’s campaign steers Rickshaw drivers towards better health

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, India’s only multi-national chain of diagnostic center, in association with A R D U (Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union) is organizing a one day free medical checkup camp for the auto rickshaw drivers in Bangalore who are associated with A R D U, in an effort to encourage them to lead a healthy life. The camp is scheduled to be held at the ARDU office in Gayathri Nagar on November 28th. This camp will be held for one day between 10 a.m till 2 p.m.

The campaign will promote occupational safety and heighten the awareness of the importance of physical well-being of the auto drivers. About 100 auto rickshaw drivers are expected to attend the camp. As part of the campaign Metropolis will issue stickers to be pasted in the auto. These stickers carry traffic safety messages such as ‘Do not smoke inside the taxi or at a petrol pump, do not use a cell phone at a petrol pump, do not wave your hand outside the taxi and do not litter inside the taxi.’

The free health check up will cover Random Sugar (for diabetes testing, but further tests need to be done for fool proof scrutiny), Hemoglobin, TC & DC (used for testing the reasons behind any prolonged weakness, fatigue, tiredness & infections), blood group, Height, Weight & BP.

Dr. Priya Murthy, Center Head Gokula Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, said that, the auto drivers are frequently exposed to constant noise that can have an adverse effect on their nervous system leading to fatigue and increased blood pressure. Besides the environment in which these drivers spend the majority of their time is polluted and dangerous, leading to severe stress. Most importantly, they are prone to accidents and most of them are not aware of their blood groups too. The Metropolis health campaign is aimed at addressing these occupational hazards of the auto drivers in Bangalore.

Mr. Raghavendra, General Secretary ARDU said, "I thank Metropolis for offering the health campaign which will benefit the auto drivers in Bangalore. I hope that similar activities will be held in future and be extended to other areas in Bangalore as well.”


ABOUT METROPOLIS HEALTHCARE LTD.

About Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.: Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. was founded by Dr. Sushil Shah in 1981. The Board of Directors includes Dr. Sushil Shah, Dr. G. S. K Velu, Mr. Ganesan and Mr. Niten Malhan.

Metropolis Healthcare is India’s only multinational chain of diagnostic centers across India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, South Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal and Mauritius. It provides around 4500 specialized tests under a single roof ranging from oncology to genetics, molecular biology and immunoassays using best-of-breed and latest diagnostic equipment. Metropolis Healthcare Ltd has also been recently voted as the sole recipient of the Frost & Sullivan - 2010 India Excellence in Healthcare Awards - Diagnostic Services Company of the Year.

Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm, has recently invested up to $85 million in Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. With 60 State – of – the - Art laboratories, Metropolis is a preferred referral center for more than 10000 laboratories, clinicians, hospitals and research institutions across 125 cities in India. The CAP, US FDA for the SMO services, NABL accredited and ISO 15189 certified Metropolis chain of laboratories has over 350 collection centers and is a preferred laboratory for providing quality testing to over 50, 000 Doctors across the country. Services include Clinical Referral Laboratory (Over 4000 Tests) Hospital Laboratory Management, Preventive Health Checkups, Home Health Services, Site Management Services and Clinical Trials.

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Women are looking for more security through marriage

On fall of International Day for the elimination of Violence against women this month, BharatMatrimony conducted a survey on the scenario of marriage and security among women across the country.

A week long survey which was conducted among both married and unmarried women revealed that 80% of the women believe that pre marriage counseling can help in minimizing cases of harassment after the marriage with over 5000 respondents. The survey which focused on whether marriage is making women secure illustrated that the married women feel more secured in life as well as at work place than the unmarried. In addition, they felt that marriage provided them the sense of security and a fence against work place harassments.

Further, 81% of participants agreed that education provides a sense of security and confidence which helps women to battle against different odds they face in everyday life. The survey further shows that, marriage in India is still looked at as a secured relationship which provides emotional security rather than financial security. Women’s outlook about marriage as undergone drastic change – they feel that financial security can not be achieved through marriage and further expressed that emotional connect is what they are looking at from marriage. Interestingly, 48% of participants agree that reason for women not speaking about the harassment post marriage is because of social embarrassments while 28% felt that family pressure is the main reason for them to ignore or accept it. The survey shows a raise in women power as it found that women are now becoming more confident about opposing any kind of domestic violence.

Murugavel Janakiraman, Founder & CEO, Consim Info Pvt. Ltd said “Security for women is the top most issue that the nation has to address in this global scenario. Marriage is an integral part of Indian culture and this survey aim at recognizing what’s the image of women in the present scenario. “

About BharatMatrimony.com

BharatMatrimony.com world’s first & largest matrimonial website pioneered the concept of online matchmaking since 1997 and continues to be the indomitable leader in the matrimony space. The company has created a strong foothold in the matrimony category through its innovative features and technological advancements. Today, ‘matrimony’ as a word is synonymous with BharatMatrimony and it has become a place for people serious about seeking a life partner.

BharatMatrimony.com has earned the trust of more than 20 million members worldwide and has been recognized by Limca Book of Records, the Indian equivalent of Guinness Book of records, for record number of documented marriages online. The company has been profiled in NASSCOM's Showcase of Innovation Book 2006 & 2007; the book showcases the top 100 IT innovators in our country. BharatMatrimony pioneered and recently launched EliteMatrimony.com - an exclusive matrimony website for the super-rich, celebrities, royalty and the who's who of society. For more information, log on to www.bharatmatrimony.com

Consim Info Pvt. Ltd (Formerly known as BharatMatrimony) has been recognized for the prestigious Deloitte award ‘Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2009’ & ‘fastest growing 50 technology companies in India’ in 2008. Also Consim recently bagged 2 awards with Red Herring - Red Herring Global 100 Award & Red Herring 100 Asia Award.


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Blue Lotus, Advertisement, Agency, Chandramauli | ബ്ലൂ ലോട്ടസിന്‌ മികച്ച ഏജന്‍സിക്കുള്ള അവാര്‍ഡ്‌

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Blue Lotus named agency of the year 2010: Holmes Report

Bangalore : The Blue Lotus Communications, a leading PR agency in India, has been awarded the Indian Consultancy of the Year by Holmes Report. The Holmes Report declared Blue Lotus as winner for Indian Consultancy of the Year as part of its Asia-Pacific consultancies report card. The Holmes Report is one of most reputed research publications in the field of global public relations and as

Visibly happy, Mr. N. Chandramouli, CEO, Blue Lotus Communications said, “It is a privilege for us to be bestowed this prestigious status. Our insistence on delivering servicing excellence and creation of primary pools of knowledge has helped in better acceptance of Public Relations. This milestone will help us continue on our journey with greater focus and vigour. We thank the Holmes Report Award committee for bestowing this award on us.”

The Blue Lotus Communications is a part of the Blue Lotus Group which has diversified interests in the field of marketing communications. The specialist group has another PR agency in the group called i9 Communications which focuses on public relations for lifestyle, hospitality, entertainment and FMCG sectors.


About Blue Lotus Communications: - Blue Lotus Communications started with humble beginnings as a two-person public relations agency in October 2002, and has grown rapidly to a group with over 150 people across 9 offices in India. Blue Lotus Communications specializes in Public Relations for Cproates, Brands, Healthcare, Technology, Infrastructure and Finance. The agency's impressive array of clients includes Dun & Bradstreet, Sharekhan, SREI, Yash Birla Group, DHL, Lodha Builders, Bharatmatrimony.com, KEIP, DesignTech Systems and Phadnis Group, among others.
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About the Holmes Group: The Holmes Group is globally reputed for providing intelligence and insights to the public relations industry. The Agency Report Card is designed to provide potential clients and prospective employees with insight into the firm's recent performance, specific areas of strength and weakness, and culture. For further information log on to http://www.holmesreport.com.

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Consim Info launches portal for the defence personnel

Consim Info Pvt. Ltd., India's leading Internet Company is launching an exclusive site, DefenceMatrimony (www.defencematrimony.com) a part of CommunityMatrimony.com to provide online matrimony services to the Army, Air Force and Navy personnel.

This new exclusive matrimony service addresses the needs of the defence personnel who do not have the time or the opportunity to search and meet potential partners through the usual channels. DefenceMatrimony offers free matrimony services to war widow/widowers and defence personnel who are physically challenged. Further, the site offers lower rates on all membership packages to those currently in defence service and for ex-servicemen. The website not only contains profiles of defence officers and their children but also of personnel below officer rank.

Mr.Mahadevan, Business Head,Consim Info Pvt. Ltd. says "Defence personnel posted in remote areas like Siachen or Kargil have a tough time finding suitable matches. Our portal allows the parents of the defence personnel to choose the right partner for their children. Consim has been an innovator and pioneer in the matrimony space through BharatMatrimony, CommunityMatrimony, PrivilegeMarimony and now DefenceMatrimony to add to the list!”

Chief Guest Air Vice Marshall V.K. Dayalu (AVSM, VSM), says “To be a defence personnel’s life partner, one has to learn to live in all kinds of situations. Moving from civilian life to defence life is a big decision and requires a great deal of understanding, flexibility and mutual support from both parties. I am proud to launch DefenceMatrimony which serves to connect people from the defence field and helps them in finding a life partner within the defence community.

About CommunityMatrimony.com

CommunityMatrimony.com is a consortium of over 300 exclusive matrimony portals and 5 million members catering to various communities of Indian origin. CommunityMatrimony promotes the concept of marrying within the community as it is a proven fact that marriages within the community are happier and more stable.

About Consim Info Pvt. Ltd.

Consim Info Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s fastest growing internet companies with a leadership stance in verticals such as matrimony, jobs, property and classifieds. Consim Info Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as BharatMatrimony) is the only matrimony portal that’s found a place in the Limca Book of Records for record number of documented marriages online.

Consim has also been recognized with the prestigious Deloitte award ‘Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2009’ and ‘fastest growing 50 technology companies in India’ in 2008. Also, Consim recently bagged 2 awards with Red Herring - Red Herring Global 100 Award & Red Herring 100 Asia Award.
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Frameboxx, IIFM get Rs 28 crore investment from private equity firm India Alternatives

Frameboxx Animations, India’s leading Animation and Visual Effects training institute which has recently tied up with the Indian Institute of Financial Management, has announced that private equity firm India Alternatives Investment Advisors Private Limited will be investing Rs 28 crore in the combined entity.

The investment follows the creation of a platform by way of a merger between Frameboxx Animations, an animation training firm, and the Indian Institute of Financial Management, which offers MBA programs and vocational training
in financial services. The PE firm would hold a significant minority stake in the combined entity which provides training and higher education courses including MBA, financial services as well as media and animation.

Mr. Naveen Gupta, CEO & Executive Director, Frameboxx said, “India Alternatives which is sponsored by the promoter of Centrum Group Chandir Gidwani foresees tremendous opportunities in the education sector. This is an exciting deal which allows Frameboxx to diversify into the fast-growing financial services sectors.”

Mr. Jagmohan Bhanver,CEO, IIFM said, “The existing international tie ups of IIFM and Frameboxx coupled with strong industry involvement in all the programs will deliver world class education with high employability.”

Shivani Bhasin Sachdeva, CEO of India Alternatives, said, “The education sector in India is an $80-billion dollar opportunity. We have created this exclusive transaction by combining two players to form a unique platform in the education sector.” India Alternatives has also roped in Anjani Jain, Vice Dean of The Wharton School, to provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies in the education sector.

It will have over 50 centres offering animation training and more than 20 offering vocational programmes in finance (wealth management, financial planning and insurance management) and a pan-India presence of MBA centres.



About Frameboxx:

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects is a versatile conglomerate with a focus on providing world class Animation, Media & Visual Effects training. Founded by a team of industry professionals with over ten years of experience in Animation Production and Education, Frameboxx is a pioneer in providing highly innovative and quality training services over a range of verticals with Classroom Training being the primary domain of operations. Having started operations in end 2007 with eleven state of the art training facilities in India, the company has grown to a presence of 60 world class training facilities in India and employs the finest set of technical and creative instructors with over 6000 students actively pursuing their Animation & Visual Effects education at any point of time. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects have recently launched B.Sc. in Multimedia & Animation in association with Sikkim Manipal University.


About IIFM:

IIFM (Indian Institute of Financial Management) is an integrated higher education institute, offering both management programs as well as unique finance programs for the Banking & Finance industry. IIFM was started in 2007 by a group of senior industry professionals & educationists from India and overseas. IIFM, through its affiliate institute, PeopleFirst Learning & Training Services, has educated & trained more than 5,000 banking & financial services professionals in India as well as the Middle East. IIFM has tieups with TJSL, AAFM and Seneca College for its dual degree/twinning programs.



IIFM’s management team is supported by a robust governing council of 30 luminaries from the academic side as well as business and policy leaders. IIFM received the education excellence award from IERDA in 2009 & has been nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Education award in 2010.



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Oceanic Consultants expands its business to Canada and USA

Ties-up with prestigious American and Canadian educational institutions

Bangalore 3rd September 2010: Oceanic Consultants Pvt Ltd, the Melbourne-based leading overseas education consultancy firm with its offices spread across India, providing overseas education solutions for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United Kingdom has now expanded its business portfolio to Canada and USA.

With the ever increasing demand of its services, the company announced that it has recently tied up with some of the prestigious educational institutions in the US and Canada including the likes of the University of Cincinnati, Northern Michigan University, Foothill and De Anza Colleges, Thompson Rivers University, Fraser International College and Bow Valley College . In the first year of its foray into Canada and the US, Oceanic Consultants expects to recruit a total of 1,200 students into the above mentioned educational institutions.

The overseas educational consultancy firm is certified by the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC). American International Recruitment Council(AIRC), which is the US certifying body for approving recruitment agencies from different countries, develop standards of ethical practice pertaining to recruitment of international students to American educational institutions, to address two constituencies — educational institutions and student recruitment agents. Oceanic Consultants CEO Naresh Gulati said with the certification granted, they were targeting to send 300-400 students from India to various universities in US in the first year of operation.

Elaborating on Oceanic Consultants foray into US and Canada, Mr Naresh Gulati said, “The foray into Canada and USA is an attempt to provide wider options to the students interested in studying overseas especially because each student has individual's goals and aspirations. Over the past years, we have seen significant increase in the number of students from India keen on studying overseas. This expansion is to meet the increasing demand of our services across India. Over the years, we have assisted thousands of people with their study choices and student visa applications. Today our consultancy is reckoned as one of the front runners in the business of overseas education consulting. With premium consulting service to the students interested in pursuing their higher education overseas, we are poised to be the global leader in the international student recruitment business."

Revealing the company’s future business expansion plans in India, Mr Naresh Gulati said Oceanic Consultants Australia (OCA) Group would be investing AUD 10 million for setting up
70 offices across India to grow its international student recruitment business in India. Currently, through its wide network of offices in Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Oceanic Consultants provides a wide array of customized career choices suited to the aptitude, qualification and budget and further addresses all the needs of prospective students ranging from getting admission and student visa to helping students with complete travel arrangements. Oceanic combines client focused world-class service through dedicated counselors, with the state-of-the-art technology and world-class infrastructure to make this possible.

Oceanic Consultants has recently launched ‘Dream Start 2011’ program in collaboration with more than 35 international institutions to offer more than 40 students across India an opportunity to study at participating institutions without paying any course fee.

For more information on the list of universities participating and process to apply for fee waiver, please visit www.dreamstart.oceanicconsultants.com

About Oceanic Consultants:

Established in 1996, Oceanic Consultants Private Limited has over a decade of impeccable record of providing consultancy to aspirations of overseas education. The head office of the company is in Melbourne and Network Offices are located UK and various parts of India. Oceanic currently provides consultancy for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United Kingdom. Oceanic has an extensive network spread over major 20 India cities, to provide world class service to the aspiring Indian students. Moreover a fine blend of centralized and decentralized operations help the students save on both time and costs. Oceanic provides consultancy on all aspects of overseas education free of charge to the students. A highly dedicated team of seasoned professionals provide customized solutions to every client.

With more than 13 years of expertise in the overseas education industry, Oceanic Consultants is clearly a leader in the category. It is also the recipient of the Australian Business Award for two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009 and was listed as the 32nd fastest growing company in Australia by Business Review Weekly (BRW) in the year 2008.

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Vivek Kangath
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Blue Lotus Communications Pvt. Ltd
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Bajaj Allianz launches Allianz Junior Football Camp 2010

 6 teenagers from India to participate in the international camp in Munich, Germany

Riding on the passion of the recently concluded FIFA World Cup, Bajaj Allianz launches the selection process for Allianz Junior Football Camp 2010 in India. Allianz, an official partner of FC Bayern Munich is hosting its second international football camp that will take place in Munich, Germany on October 13-17, 2010. During the camp, teenagers between the ages of 14-16 years would be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to practice with the FC Bayern Munich coaches on the club’s official training ground, attend a match at Allianz Arena and meet football stars from FC Bayern Munich, many of them who represented Germany in the FIFA World Cup.
Bajaj Allianz has launched the selection process for this unique initiative in India wherein 6 teenagers will be selected. In Kerala, the search will take place in Cochin, Mallapuram, Trichur, Trivandrum, Kollam and Kottayam.

The Camp will comprise of the following activities:

 Practice with FC Bayern coaches: At the training sessions, the coaches will guide the participants in practicing different skills such as target shooting, ball juggling, precise passing etc.
 Meet FC Bayern stars: After the training session, an opportunity to meet some FC Bayern stars like Franck Ribéry, Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose and Thomas Müller.
 Allianz Arena tour: A guided tour through the Allianz Arena, one of the most modern football stadiums in Germany
 FC Bayern match: Watch a match at the Allianz Arena
 Sightseeing tour: Besides football activities, participants will see some famous sights of Munich
 5-on-5 tournament: On the last camp day, the youngsters will show what they have learned in a 5-on-5 tournament with mixed teams made up of all camp participants

Selection process
The search for the participants will begin at the school level where 10,000 students will be targeted across 6 cities of Kerala. In the first phase to be held from the 2nd to 9th September, 60 schools will be targeted in the state to spot the talent. The students selected from the schools will compete at a city and state level selection process to be judged by coaches and former players from the Kerala or Indian football team players. This will be held at Maharaja Stadium, Cochin.

One teenager will also be selected through an online contest which will invite contestants to share their passion for football through photographs.


Judging Panel
The judges include renowned football players from Kerala. These are:
 C.C. Jacob (Former Indian/Kerala Player)
 Victor Manjila (Former Indian Player/ Former Kerala Team Coach)
 K P Sethumadavan (Former Indian Goal Keeper)
 Renji Jacob (Former Kerala Player and Former Coach)
 Thobiyas (Kerala Team Player)
 Gopal Krishnan (Former Indian Player)

Commenting on this initiative, Suresh Sreedharan, Senior Regional Manager – Cochin, Bajaj Allianz says “Bajaj Allianz believes that the Allianz Junior Football Camp would give young kids in India an opportunity to live their passion for football and hone their skills for the game by interacting with some of the best players and coaches in the world.”

C.C. Jacob, Former Indian/Kerala player says “It gives us great pride to be a part of this initiative as it serves as a platform to nurture and showcase young talent in the game of football in the country.”

Victor Manjila, Former Kerala Team Coach says “This football camp will give youngsters the opportunity to meet the biggest names in football, as well as display their passion for the game.”

Other countries participating in the Junior Football Camp are Germany, Brazil, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Russia, South Korea and Hong Kong.

Bajaj Allianz has tied up with Big FM as the media partners for this event. For more information, log on to www.bajajallianz.com or follow the ‘Jiyo Befikar’ fanpage on Facebook or ‘Bajaj Allianz’ on Twitter.

About Bajaj Allianz

Bajaj Allianz is one of the leading Private Sector life & general insurance companies in India. Bajaj Allianz is a union between Allianz SE, the world’s leading insurer and Bajaj Finserv Limited (recently demerged from Bajaj Auto Limited, one of India’s most respected names). Allianz SE is a leading insurance conglomerate globally and one of the largest asset managers in the world, managing assets worth over a Trillion Euros (over Rs. 55, 00,000 crores). At Bajaj Allianz, customer delight is our guiding principle. Ensuring world class solutions by offering you customized products with transparent benefits supported by the best technology is our business philosophy. Bajaj Allianz began its operations in 2001 and today has a pan-India presence with over with offices and presence in over 1100+ towns in the country. The companies have been constantly expanding its operations to be close to their customers.

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Blue Lotus Communications Pvt. Ltd,
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Board: +91-80-41263035,
Email: vivek@bluelotuspr.com / kangath@gmail.com

അലയന്‍സ് ജൂനിയര്‍ ഫുട്‌ബോള്‍ ക്യാമ്പ് സെലക്ഷന് ഇന്ന് തുടക്കം

ബജാജ്‌ അലയന്‍സ്‌ സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുന്ന അലയന്‍സ്‌ ജൂനിയര്‍ ഫുട്ബോള്‍ ക്യാമ്പിലേക്കുള്ള സെലക്ഷന്‍ വ്യാഴാഴ്ച തുടക്കമാവും.ഈമാസം ഒമ്പതുവരെ തുടരുന്ന സെലക്ഷനില്‍ കേരളത്തിലെ ആറു നഗരങ്ങളിലുള്ള 60 സ്കൂളുകളിലെ പതിനായിരത്തോളം വിദ്യാര്‍ത്ഥികള്‍ മാറ്റുരയ്ക്കും.14 മുതല്‍ 16 വയസ്‌ വരെ പ്രായമുള്ള വിദ്യാര്‍ത്ഥികള്‍ക്കാണ്‌ ഇതില്‍ പങ്കെടുക്കാന്‍ അവസരം.

സ്കൂളില്‍ നിന്നുള്ള പ്രതിഭകള്‍ക്ക്‌ കൊച്ചി, മലപ്പുറം, തൃശൂര്‍, തിരുവനന്തപുരം, കൊല്ലം, കോട്ടയം എന്നി നഗരങ്ങളില്‍ മത്സരിക്കും. തുടര്‍ന്ന്‌ പ്രമുഖ അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര താരങ്ങളും കോച്ചുകളും ചേര്‍ന്ന്‌ എറണാകുളം മഹാരാജസ്‌ സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തില്‍ സംസ്ഥാന തല തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ്‌ നടത്തും. അലയന്‍സ്‌ ജൂനിയര്‍ ഫുട്ബോള്‍ ക്യാമ്പിലേക്കുള്ള അംഗങ്ങളെ ഇവരില്‍നിന്നായിരിക്കും തെരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക.

ജൂനിയര്‍ ക്യാമ്പില്‍നിന്നുള്ള ആറുപേര്‍ക്ക്‌ ലോക പ്രശസ്ത ഫുട്ബോള്‍ ക്ലബ്ബായ ബയേണ്‍ മ്യൂണിച്ച്‌ ആതിഥേയത്വം നല്‍കുന്ന രണ്ടാമത്‌ ഇന്റര്‍നാഷണല്‍ ഫുട്ബോള്‍ ക്യാമ്പില്‍ പങ്കെടുക്കാന്‍ ഭാഗ്യം ലഭിക്കും. ഒരാളെ ഓണ്‍ലൈന്‍ മത്സരം വഴിയും തെരഞ്ഞെടുക്കും. ഒക്ടോബര്‍ 13 മുതല്‍ 17 വരെ ജര്‍മനിയിലെ മ്യൂണിച്ചിലാണ്‌ ക്യാമ്പ്‌ നടക്കുന്നത്‌. ക്ലബ്ബിന്റെ കോച്ചുകള്‍ക്ക്‌ കീഴില്‍ സ്വന്തം ഗ്രൗണ്ടില്‍ പരിശീലന നടത്താന്‍ ഇവര്‍ക്ക്‌ സൗകര്യം ലഭിക്കും.

അലയന്‍സ്‌ അരീനയില്‍ നടക്കുന്ന മത്സരം കാണാനും അവസരമുണ്ടാകും. ഇതിനുപുറമെ വിഖ്യാത ഫുട്ബോള്‍ താരങ്ങളായ ഫ്രാങ്ക്‌ റിബേറി, ആര്‍ജന്‍ റോബന്‍, ബസ്റ്റ്യാന്‍ ഷെവിന്‍സ്റ്റെയ്ഗര്‍, മിറോസ്ലാവ്‌ ക്ലോസ്‌, തോമസ്‌ മുള്ളര്‍ തുടങ്ങിയ ക്ലബ്ബ്‌ താരങ്ങളെ കാണാനും അസുലഭ ഭാഗ്യമുണ്ടാകും. മ്യൂണിച്ചിലൂടെ വിനോദയാത്രയും സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്‌.

ഒടുവിലായി ക്യാമ്പിലെ അഞ്ചുപേര്‍ തിരിഞ്ഞുള്ള ടൂര്‍ണമെന്റും സംഘടിപ്പിക്കും. മുന്‍ താരങ്ങളും കോച്ചുകളുമായ സി സി ജേക്കബ്‌, വിക്ടര്‍ മഞ്ഞില, കെ പി സേതുമാധവന്‍, രഞ്ജി ജേക്കബ്‌, തോബിയാസ്‌, ഗോപാല്‍ കൃഷ്ണ എന്നിവരായിരിക്കും കേരളത്തില്‍നിന്നുള്ളവരെ തെരഞ്ഞുടുക്കുകയെന്ന്‌ സംഘാടകരായ ബജാജ്‌ അലയന്‍സിന്റെ കൊച്ചി സീനിയര്‍ റീജിയണല്‍ മാനേജര്‍ സുരേഷ്‌ ശ്രീധരന്‍ അറിയിച്ചു. ഫുട്ബോളിനോടുള്ള ആവേശം ഉജ്വലമാക്കിനിര്‍ത്തുവാന്‍ ജൂനിയര്‍ ഫുട്ബോള്‍ ക്യാമ്പ്‌ സഹായിക്കുമെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം കൂട്ടിച്ചേര്‍ത്തു.

Olympus unveils exciting Onam offers

Kerala: To celebrate the spirit of Onam and the festivities, Olympus Imaging Corporation, the leading player in new generation cameras, has announced the roll out of consumer promotional offers and holiday packages on every purchase of its wide range of cameras till the end of this month.

As part of the festive sales promotion, Olympus is offering its patrons free Provogue watch worth Rs 2, 499 as well as a holiday package worth Rs 4,000 on every camera purchased. Further, the company will offer its patrons a month-long free service. These special offers are in synergy with the company’s plans of strengthening its presence in the State and thus enabling the patrons to capture the colorful Onam moments with Olympus. The company has recently opened its channel stores in Kochi that showcases a wide array of its newly launched products including Olympus PEN, Mju tough series, Voice recorders, Binoculars and other accessories.

The company was targeting a market share of 15 per cent from Kerala. In line with its business plans, Olympus would set up channel centers in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Kozhikode would have such centres. Olympus also announced that it was planning to expand its distribution cover with 1,500 plus channel partners being appointed last year and this year it would cross 2,000. During this fiscal, the service centres would be raised to 17 from the existing 14.

Unveiling the Onam plans, “Olympus hopes to sell 1500 cameras during the festival season. We place great value on the importance of culture and tradition in our lives. As one of India's most important harvest festivals, Onam is a time of thanksgiving and merry-making, and so we at Olympus present grand offers to make Onam celebrations exciting and memorable. We believe in enhancing consumer experience by offering user-friendly solutions and promoting photography in a big way. At Olympus, we trust evolving technology to be at the forefront. We are excited to bring our exclusive high-end technology to the Kerala market.”

Olympus in India

Olympus Corporation was established on October 12, 1919 in Japan. In recent years, Olympus Corporation has focused on "Opto-Digital Technology" as its core competence to maximize corporate value and to become one of the top optical instruments manufactures. Olympus has been present in India since 2005 with their full range of cameras. Today, Olympus products are available in all major retail chains across the country. Olympus has been continually revamping its brand building strategy in India. In the last one year, the service network too witnessed a major growth. In the coming years, Olympus has big investment plans in India by opening more outlets across the country.

Website: www.olympus-imaging.co.in

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Vivek Kangath
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Blue Lotus Communications Pvt. Ltd
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Consim Info launches exclusive site – 40PlusMatrimony

Consim Info Pvt. Ltd. one of India’s fastest growing internet companies with a leadership stance in verticals such as matrimony, jobs, property and classifieds is happy to announce the launch of 40PlusMatrimony.

40PlusMatrimony is an exclusive matrimony service dedicated to women above 35 and for men above 40 years of age to search and find a life partner effortlessly from their own age group.

With the growing number of people over the age of 40 who are turning to online matrimony services, Consim believes that having such an exclusive site will bring together likeminded people from the same age group and address their matrimonial needs.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Murugavel Janakiraman Founder & CEO of Consim Info said, “We believe 40PlusMatrimony will benefit lakhs of people who are above 40 years of age and help them in finding a life partner of their choice easily.”

Consim also owns BharatMatrimony.com - World’s No.1 Matrimony Service, CommunityMatrimony.com - network of over 300 community based matrimony sites, ManglikMatrimony, DivorceeMatrimony, AnyCaste Matrimony and AbilityMatrimony.com for people with special needs

About Consim Info Pvt. Ltd:

Consim Info Pvt ltd formerly known as BharatMatrimony Group is India’s leading Internet Company established in 1997. The company has developed expertise and successful business models to provide an array of world-class services including Matrimony, Property, Automobile, Jobs and Listings. The company has been profiled in NASSCOM's Showcase of Innovation Book 2006 & 2007; the book showcases the top 100 IT innovators in our country. Consim is the only Internet Company to be awarded “Fastest growing 50 technology companies in India” by Deloitte. With over 15 million users worldwide, the group has established itself as a leading player in the Indian Internet space. An expert in Matrimony space, understanding the needs of the consumers the company has 300+ matrimony sites.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Vivek Kangath
Sr. PR Executive
Blue Lotus Communications Pvt. Ltd
No 117, 2nd Floor, 18th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore -560008,
Mob: 9986548890 (Blr) ,Mob: 9961171331 (Kerala)
Direct: +91-80-41254166, Board: +91-80-41263035, Fax: +91-80-41254166
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ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയ കുടിയേറ്റ നിയമം പരിഷ്‌കരിക്കുന്നു

തൊഴിലും വിദ്യാഭ്യാസവും തേടിയെത്തുന്നവരെ നിയന്ത്രിക്കാന്‍ ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയന്‍ സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ കുടിയേറ്റ നിയമം പരിഷ്‌കരിക്കുന്നു. പുതിയ നിയമം ജൂലായ് ഒന്നു മുതല്‍ നടപ്പാകും. പ്രധാനമായും ഇന്ത്യന്‍ വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികളെ ലക്ഷ്യം വെച്ചാണ് പരിഷ്‌കാരം.

അപ്രധാനമായ കോഴ്‌സുകളില്‍ ചേര്‍ന്ന് ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ ചിലര്‍ സ്ഥിരതാമസം ഉറപ്പാക്കുന്നതിന്റെ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലാണ് കുടിയേറ്റ നിയമം പരിഷ്‌കരിക്കുന്നതെന്ന് കുടിയേറ്റ വകുപ്പ് അധികൃതര്‍ വ്യക്തമാക്കി.

വൈദഗ്ധ്യമുള്ളവരുടെ സേവനം ഉറപ്പാക്കിക്കൊണ്ടുള്ള പരിഷ്‌കരിച്ച 'തൊഴില്‍പ്പട്ടിക' ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ ജൂലായ് ഒന്ന് മുതല്‍ നടപ്പിലാക്കും. നേരത്തെയുണ്ടായിരുന്ന തൊഴില്‍ പട്ടികയിലെ 400 തൊഴിലുകള്‍ 181 ആയി ചുരുങ്ങി.

പാചകം, ഹെയര്‍ ഡ്രസ്സിങ്, സാമൂഹ്യക്ഷേമം എന്നീ മേഖലകളിലേക്ക് തൊഴില്‍ തേടിയെത്തുന്നവരില്‍ ഭൂരിഭാഗവും ഇന്ത്യക്കാരായിരുന്നു. ഇത്തരം മേഖലകളിലുള്ള കോഴ്‌സുകളില്‍ ചേരാനും ധാരാളം ഇന്ത്യക്കാര്‍ എത്താറുണ്ട്. രണ്ട് വര്‍ഷത്തെ പഠനത്തിന് ശേഷം പലരും ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ സ്ഥിരതാമസത്തിനുള്ള വിസ ഉറപ്പാക്കുകയാണ് പതിവ്. ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ സ്ഥിരതാമസത്തിനുള്ള വഴിയായാണ് പലരും ഇതിനെ പരിഗണിച്ചിരുന്നത്. ഇത് ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയക്കാര്‍ക്കുള്ള തൊഴിലവസരങ്ങള്‍ കുറയ്ക്കുകയും പലപ്പോഴും ഇന്ത്യന്‍ വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികള്‍ക്ക് നേരെയുള്ള ആക്രമണത്തിനു നിമിത്തമാവുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു.

കഴിഞ്ഞ ഫിബ്രവരി 9 മുതല്‍ സ്റ്റുഡന്റ്‌സ് വിസ ലഭിച്ചവര്‍ക്കും പുതിയ നിയമം ബാധകമാണ്. സാമൂഹികക്ഷേമം, പാചകം, മുടിവെട്ടല്‍ എന്നീ വിഭാഗങ്ങളിലെ കോഴ്‌സുകള്‍ തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്തവര്‍ക്ക് സ്ഥിരതാമസത്തിനുള്ള വിസ ലഭിക്കില്ല. എന്നാല്‍ ഇതിന് മുമ്പ് വിസ നേടി പഠനം ആരംഭിച്ചവര്‍ക്ക് സ്ഥിരതാമസത്തിനായുള്ള അപേക്ഷനല്‍കുമെന്ന് ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയന്‍ സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ വ്യക്തമാക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. 2012 ഡിസംബര്‍ 31 വരെ അപേക്ഷ സമര്‍പ്പിക്കാവുന്നതാണ്.

ചെറുകിട മേഖലയിലേക്ക് തൊഴില്‍ തേടിയെത്തുന്ന ഇന്ത്യക്കാരുള്‍പ്പെടെയുള്ളവര്‍ കുറഞ്ഞ വേതനത്തിന് തൊഴിലെടുക്കാന്‍ തയ്യാറാകുന്നത് ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയന്‍ പൗരന്മാരുടെ തൊഴിലവസരങ്ങള്‍ കുറയ്ക്കുന്നതായി ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയന്‍ കുടിയേറ്റ മന്ത്രാലയം വ്യക്തമാക്കി.

''പാചകം അടക്കമുള്ള കോഴ്‌സുകളിലേക്ക് തുടക്കത്തില്‍ ആവശ്യക്കാര്‍ ഏറെയായിരുന്നു. എന്നാല്‍ ഇത്തരം കോഴ്‌സുകളില്‍ ചേര്‍ന്നവരുടെ എണ്ണം വര്‍ധിച്ചതോടെ ജോലി കിട്ടാനുള്ള അവസരം കുറയുകയും ഇത് ആഭ്യന്തര പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങള്‍ക്കിടവരുത്തുകയും ചെയ്തിട്ടുണ്ട്'' - പ്രമുഖ കണ്‍സള്‍ട്ടന്‍സി ഏജന്‍സിയായ ഓഷ്യാനിക് കണ്‍സള്‍ട്ടന്‍സി ചീഫ് എക്‌സിക്യൂട്ടീവ് ഓഫീസര്‍ നരേഷ് ഗുലാത്തി പറഞ്ഞു.

എന്നാല്‍ ഉയര്‍ന്ന പ്രൊഫഷണല്‍ കോഴ്‌സുകള്‍ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുന്നവര്‍ക്ക് ജോലി ഉറപ്പാണെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം സാക്ഷ്യപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു.
ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ സ്ഥിര താമസമുറപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനായി കോഴ്‌സുകള്‍ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുന്ന രീതി അവസാനിപ്പിക്കുമെന്ന് കുടിയേറ്റ വകുപ്പ് മന്ത്രി ക്രൈസ് ഇവാന്‍സ് നേരത്തെ തന്നെ വ്യക്തമാക്കിയിരിന്നു. അതേ സമയം, രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ പുരോഗതിക്ക് സഹായമാകുന്നവരുടെ സേവനം ഉറപ്പാക്കണമെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടു.
അടുത്തിടെ ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടും വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികളെ ലക്ഷ്യം വെച്ച് കുടിയേറ്റ നിയമത്തില്‍ മാറ്റം വരുത്തിയിരുന്നു. ഉന്നത പഠനത്തിനായി ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടിലെത്തുന്നവരുടെ സേവനം രാജ്യത്തിന് തന്നെ ഉറപ്പാക്കുന്ന നയമാണ് സ്വീകരിച്ചത്.

Dream Start 2011 awards over 35 complete course fee waivers for studying overseas

Oceanic Consultants in association with 30 international institutions announces fee waivers worth more than Rs 4 Crores

Bangalore: Oceanic Consultants, one of leading overseas education consultancies in India, in collaboration with 30 international institutions has launched a national drive Dream Start 2011. The program will offer more than 35 students across India an opportunity to study at participating institutions without paying any course fee. The program is estimated to offer course fee waivers in excess of Rs 4 crores.
Giving information about Dream Start 2011, Mr. Naresh Gulati, CEO, Oceanic Consultants said, “Dream start 2011 will help the winners to save significant costs that they would otherwise be incurring on studying overseas. In many cases, it would be the life time savings of the family”.

Mr Gulati further said, “At Oceanic, we have always been committed to offer the best to the students and the society. This is the first of its kind initiative in the industry where some of the leading educational institutions from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom have joined hands with any agency to award Indian students complete course fee waivers at this magnitude. We are sure that Indian students would benefit significantly from this initiative.”

Carnegie Mellon University, Flinders University, Tafe South Australia, Edith Cowan University, UTS Insearch, University of Aberdeen, University of Salford, La Trobe University, University of South Australia, University of Ballarat, Waiariki Institute of technology, UCOL and NMIT are few of partnering institutions.
A highly sophisticated web based technology has been developed to manage the Dream Start program and to make the entire process simple and transparent for the students. Using this technology, the students will be able to search for the course and institution and apply for the tuition fee waiver online – all at their convenience. This technology will also allow the students to schedule appointments to visit nearest Oceanic office.

Mr. Gulati said “Oceanic offers its services to the students free of charge and participation in Dream Start 2011 is on the similar lines and there are no charges for participating in this scheme.”

Mr. Callum Cowell, Head of International Marketing [Edith Cowan University] said, “Edith Cowan University is proud to continue our long engagement with India by supporting Oceanic’s innovative Dreamstart 2011.Our university is genuinely enriched by our Indian students and in return we are delighted to offer 3 Master’s level places at ECU in Perth. WITH THE OCEANIC DREAMSTART 2011 THE ROAD IS OPEN AT ECU”
“Waiariki Institute of Technology is proud to support the innovative new Oceanic dreamstart scholarships programme. Our Waiariki dreamstart scholarship is a great opportunity to study in New Zealand’s most beautiful city. It’s an excellent way to start your career with experience in the world famous tourist and international business region of Rotorua with a Waiariki Institute of Technology degree or graduate diploma.”, said Graeme Rennie, International Manager, Waiariki Institute of Technology.

For more information on the list of universities participating and process to apply for fee waiver, please visit www.dreamstart.oceanicconsultants.com

About Oceanic Consultants:

Established in 1996, Oceanic Consultants Private Limited has over a decade of impeccable record of providing consultancy to aspirations of overseas education. The head office of the company is in Melbourne and Network Offices are located UK and various parts of India. Oceanic currently provides consultancy for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United Kingdom. Oceanic has an extensive network spread over major 20 India cities, to provide world class service to the aspiring Indian students. Moreover a fine blend of centralized and decentralized operations help the students save on both time and costs. Oceanic provides consultancy on all aspects of overseas education free of charge to the students. A highly dedicated team of seasoned professionals provide customized solutions to every client.

With more than 13 years of expertise in the overseas education industry, Oceanic Consultants is clearly a leader in the category. It is also the recipient of the Australian Business Award for two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009 and was listed as the 32nd fastest growing company in Australia by Business Review Weekly (BRW) in the year 2008.

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Madame: Electrifying Fashionistas with Summer Loving Sale Get your favorite dress at never imagined prices!!

Leading fashion brand Madame announces its promotional sale on the 14Th July. Get the dress you had been longing for, at up to 40% lesser price.

Bangalore: To astound the fashion lovers, Madame, a voguish name in the women clothing shall be announcing exciting offers through the annual ‘Summer Loving Sale’ commencing from the 14th July at their exclusive stores nationwide.

Through this sale, the patrons shall be able to enjoy discounts up to 40 % in its 61 stores in leading cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Ludhiana, Indore, Jaipur, Jallandar, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Ahmedabad, Patiala, Rohtak, Surat, Silliguri and more.

“We are proud that Madame has emerged as a very innovative brand catering to the dressing requirements of a modern woman who loves to create her own style. This year we came up with theme ‘Rock’ for the spring summer collection which was a major hit.” This season’s collection is classy, sophisticated and smart. The crisp, clean and well-turned out women’s wear makes a statement about the wearer's discerning taste.




The End of Season Sale offers Madame’s collection which is an exciting combination of classic colors with a splash of bright hues, reflecting the cheery summer mood. Made from sheer soft fabric, the clothes exhibits clean silhouettes and comfortable cuts.

More details can be gathered from the store nearest to your home. So, don’t be dumbstruck and keep reading it. Go and grab the best offer before the store is out of your favorite garment!! The sale shall not last long


About Madame

Madame is a young woman’s brand focused on the evolving global fashion trends. From the very onset, Madame has aimed at rewriting the rules of women’s fashion in the international market and achieving an appropriate balance of latest trends, quality and elegance.

With more than 15 years in the Indian Market, Madame has been the first and only home brand to provide women apparels exclusively. One thing that has been synonymous with the brand since its inception in 1993 is “contemporary styling’. Madame has always been a ‘design ahead’ brand. It is spearheaded by Mr. Bipan Jain, a seasoned industrialist with an Experience of over 30 years in Apparel Manufacturing.
Year 2002 marked the launch of Madame's Flagship Store at Lokhandwala – Mumbai. The present tally has increased to 65 Exclusive Stores spread across INDIA and will touch a number of 100 by 2010. The Brand has a strong Zonal Representation Network of over 600 Multi Brand Outlets across the Country. Madame has also been nominated as the most admired Woman’s Western Wear Brands in the country by CMAI and IFF.

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Blue Lotus Communications Pvt. Ltd
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ചെക്ക്‌ മാനേജ്മെന്റ്‌ സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയറുമായി കച്ച്‌സോഫ്റ്റ്‌

കച്ച്‌ ഗ്രൂപ്പ്‌ കമ്പനിയായ കച്ച്‌സോഫ്റ്റ്‌ ചെക്കുകള്‍ പ്രിന്റ്‌ ചെയ്യാനും അവയുടെ ദുരുപയോഗം തടയാനുമുള്ള സമ്പൂര്‍ണ സേവനങ്ങള്‍ അടങ്ങുന്ന ചെക്ക്‌ സ്ട്രാറ്റജിക്‌ ഓഫിസ്‌ സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയര്‍ (ചെക്ക്‌ എസ്‌ ഒ എസ്‌) കൊച്ചിയില്‍ അവതരിപ്പിച്ചു. വിന്‍ഡോസ്‌ അധിഷ്ഠിതമായ പുതിയ ചെക്ക്‌ മാനേജ്മെന്റ്‌ ആപ്ലിക്കേഷന്‍ ഒരു സ്ഥാപനത്തിലെ മുഴുവന്‍ ചെക്ക്‌ ഇടപാടുകളെയും നിയന്ത്രിക്കാന്‍ പര്യാപ്തമായതാണെന്ന്‌ കമ്പനി മാനേജിങ്‌ ഡയറക്ടര്‍ യാസര്‍ റഹ്മാന്‍ പറഞ്ഞു.

വളരെ എളുപ്പം ഉപയോഗിക്കാവുന്ന സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയറാണിത്‌. വീട്ടിലെയോ ഓഫിസിലെയോ പ്രിന്ററുകളില്‍നിന്ന്‌ നേരിട്ട്‌ ചെക്കുകള്‍ പ്രിന്റ്‌ ചെയ്യാന്‍ ഇതുവഴി സാധിക്കും. എന്നുമാത്രമല്ല, ചെറുകിട - ഇടത്തരം ബിസിനസുകാര്‍ക്ക്‌ പ്രൊഫഷണലായുള്ള മുന്‍തൂക്കം നല്‍കുകകയും ചെയ്യും. കൈകൊണ്ട്‌ എഴുതുന്നില്ലെന്നതിനാല്‍ പ്രിന്റ്‌ ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്ന ചെക്കുകള്‍ സ്പഷ്ടമായി വായിക്കാന്‍ കഴിയുമെന്നതാണ്‌ സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയറിന്റെ മറ്റൊരു വ്യക്തമായ നേട്ടം. അതുവഴി സമയം ലാഭിക്കാനും തെറ്റുകള്‍ ഒഴിവാക്കാനും കഴിയും.

ചെറുകിട- ഇടത്തരം കമ്പനികള്‍ക്കായി രൂപകല്‍പനചെയ്തിട്ടുള്ള സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയര്‍ ഈ കമ്പനികള്‍ പുറപ്പെടുവിക്കുന്ന ചെക്കുകള്‍ സംയോജിപ്പിക്കാനും പ്രിന്റ്ചെയ്യാനും ട്രാക്ക്‌ ചെയ്യാനും സഹായമേകുന്നു. കമ്പനികളുടെ സാമ്പത്തിക ഇടപാടുകളിലെ കാര്യക്ഷമത ലക്ഷ്യമിടുന്നതാണ്‌ പുതിയ സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയര്‍. വ്യക്തിഗത ചെക്കുകള്‍ എളുപ്പം കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യാന്‍ ഇത്‌ സഹായിക്കുമെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം കൂട്ടിച്ചേര്‍ത്തു.

തമിഴ്‌നാട്ടില്‍ അവതരിപ്പിച്ച ചെക്ക്‌ എസ്‌ ഒ എസിന്റെ ഡിസ്ട്രിബ്യൂട്ടര്‍ഷിപ്പിന്‌ ഇതിനകം മികച്ച പ്രതികരണമാണ്‌ ഉണ്ടായിട്ടുള്ളതെന്ന്‌ കമ്പനി ഡയറക്ടര്‍ സഹീര്‍ റഫീക്‌ വെളിപ്പെടുത്തി. വിറ്റുവരവും മികച്ചതാണ്‌. കേരളത്തില്‍ ഇതിനകം തിരുവനന്തപുരത്തും കൊച്ചിയിലും രണ്ടു ഡിസ്ട്രിബ്യൂട്ടര്‍മാരെ നിയമിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്‌. കൂടുതല്‍ വ്യാപകമായ ഡിസ്ട്രിബ്യൂഷന്‍ ശൃംഖലയ്ക്കായി ശ്രമിച്ചുവരികയാണ്‌. ഇന്ത്യയിലുടനീളം ഡിസ്ട്രിബ്യൂട്ടര്‍ഷിപ്പ്‌ വികസിപ്പിക്കാനും പദ്ധതി ആവിഷ്ക്കരിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്‌. ഇതിനുപുറമെ ഗള്‍ഫ്‌ മേഖലയിലെ പ്രമുഖ ഡിസ്ട്രിബ്യൂട്ടര്‍മാരുമായും ചര്‍ച്ചകള്‍ നടത്തിവരികയാണ്‌.

പണം നല്‍കേണ്ടയാളുടെ പേര്‌, തീയതി, തുക, അക്കൗണ്ട്‌ വഴിയാണോ നല്‍കേണ്ടതെങ്കില്‍ അത്‌, ബെയറര്‍, ഇഷ്യൂ ചെയ്യുന്ന സ്ഥലം എന്നിങ്ങനെ ചെക്കില്‍ ഉള്‍ക്കൊള്ളുന്ന എല്ലാ കാര്യങ്ങളും ടൈപ്പ്‌ ചെയ്യാന്‍ ചെക്ക്‌ എസ്‌ ഒ എസിലൂടെ കഴിയും. പ്രിന്റ്‌ ചെയ്ത ചെക്ക്‌ ഒപ്പിട്ടാല്‍ മാത്രം മതിയാകും. ചെക്ക്‌ബുക്കില്‍ മുന്‍കൂട്ടി നിശ്ചയിച്ച ചെക്ക്‌ നമ്പറുകളും ഉപയോക്താവിന്‌ സൃഷ്ടിക്കാം. അക്കൗണ്ടും ചെക്ക്‌ നമ്പറുകളും ചൂണ്ടിക്കാട്ടികൊണ്ട്‌ ഒരു കൂട്ടം ചെക്കുകള്‍ പ്രിന്റ്‌ ചെയ്യാനും കഴിയും.

ഉപയോക്താവിന്റെ ചെക്ക്‌ ഇടപാടുകള്‍, ചെക്ക്‌ ബുക്ക്‌ ഉപയോഗ സംബന്ധമായ സ്റ്റേറ്റ്മെന്റ്‌, ബാങ്ക്‌ അക്കൗണ്ട്‌ തുടങ്ങിയ വിവരങ്ങളും സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയര്‍ സൂക്ഷിക്കും. ചെക്കില്‍ രേഖപ്പെടുത്തിയിട്ടുള്ള അക്കത്തിലുള്ള സംഖ്യ സ്വയം അക്ഷരത്തിലാകുമെന്നതാണ്‌ സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയറിന്റെ മറ്റൊരു സവിശേഷത. അതിനാല്‍ ഈ മേഖലയില്‍ ഉണ്ടാകാന്‍ സാധ്യതയുള്ള പിശകുകളും ഒഴിവാക്കപ്പെടും. നല്‍കിയിട്ടുള്ള എല്ലാത്തരം ചെക്കുകളും ട്രാക്ക്‌ ചെയ്യാനും സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയര്‍ സഹായിക്കുന്നു. ലേസര്‍, ഇങ്ക്ജെറ്റ്‌, ഡോട്ട്‌ മാട്രിക്സ്‌ പ്രിന്ററുകളില്‍ ഇത്‌ ഉപയോഗിക്കുകയുംചെയ്യാം.

ചെറുകിട- ഇടത്തരം സ്ഥാപനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക്‌ മുന്‍തൂക്കം നല്‍കിക്കൊണ്ട്‌ എല്ലാ വിഭാഗത്തിലെയും ബിസിനസ്‌ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങള്‍ക്കുള്ള ഓഫിസ്‌ ആവശ്യങ്ങളുടെ മേഖലയിലേക്ക്‌ ചെക്ക്‌ എസ്‌ ഒ എസ്‌ സാങ്കേതികതയിലൂടെ കച്ച്‌സോഫ്റ്റ്‌ രംഗപ്രവേശംചെയ്യുകയാണ്‌. സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയറിന്റെ സൗജന്യ ട്രയല്‍ വേര്‍ഷന്‍ ഉപയോക്താക്കള്‍ക്ക്‌ www.cutchsoft.com -ല്‍നിന്ന്‌ ഡൗണ്‍ലോഡ്‌ ചെയ്യാം.

കഴിഞ്ഞവര്‍ഷം ഒക്ടോബറില്‍ യാസര്‍ റഹ്മാന്‍, സഹീര്‍ റഫീക്‌, അസം ദാവൂദ്‌ എന്നി മൂന്ന്‌ വ്യവസായസംരഭകര്‍ ആരംഭിച്ചതാണ്‌ കച്ച്‌സോഫ്റ്റ്‌. ടെലികോം മുതല്‍ ഹോട്ടല്‍ വരെയുള്ള വിഭിന്നമായ മേഖലകളിലെ അനുഭവസമ്പത്തിന്റെ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തില്‍ ചെറുകിട - ഇടത്തരം സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുടെ ബിസിനസ്‌ പ്രോസസുകള്‍ ലഘൂകരിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള പ്രത്യേക സാങ്കേതികതകളുടെ ആവശ്യകത കച്ച്‌സോഫ്റ്റ്‌ മനസിലാക്കി. കച്ച്‌ ഗ്രൂപ്പ്‌ കമ്പനികളുടെ പിന്‍ബലത്തോടും രാജ്യത്തെ ഏറ്റവും വിദഗ്ധരായ സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയര്‍ പ്രോഗ്രാമര്‍മാരുടെ സാങ്കേതിക സഹായത്തോടും കൂടെ കച്ച്‌സോഫ്റ്റ്‌ വിവിധ സോഫ്റ്റ്‌വെയര്‍ പാക്കേജുകളിലെ ഗവേഷണ വികസനങ്ങള്‍ പൂര്‍ത്തിയാക്കി. 2009 അവസാനത്തോടെ കമ്പനി വിപണിയിലേക്കിറങ്ങി. സ്വന്തമായ ചാനല്‍ ശ്രേണിയും കമ്പനിക്കുണ്ട്‌. Cutchsoft launches Cheque Management Software

Further plans to create a software suite for small & medium businesses


Cutchsoft Private Limited (Cutchsoft), the technology arm of Cutch Group, unveiled its new Windows-based Cheque Management application, Cheque Strategic Office Software (Cheque SOS) in Kochi today. Cheque SOS provides a comprehensive management function which includes cheque printing and aims to avoid preventable mismanagement of cheques. Cutchsoft is planning to expand its distribution network throughout India.

Yasser Rahman, Managing Director of Cutchsoft said, “The software helps manage the entire cheque cycle of the organization and it’s a simple to use software that will help the user print cheques directly from one’s home or office printer. In addition, it provides a professional edge to the small and medium businesses. The most obvious benefit is that it produces printed cheques that are legible since, the user doesn’t have to handwrite the cheque. It not only saves time but also helps the user eliminate any errors.”

Designed for small and medium businesses, the software helps organize, print and track the cheques issued by the company. Aimed at increasing efficiency of a company’s financial dealings, the interface not only saves time for writing and managing individual cheques but also eliminates human-error while writing them.

Zaheer Rafiq, Director of Cutchsoft said “We have already unveiled Cheque SOS in Tamil Nadu and we have got tremendous response for distributorship and the turn over have been quiet good. At present, we have appointed 2 distributors in Trivandrum and Kochi and are looking for expanding the distributor network in Kerala. In addition, we are in talks with major distributors in Middle-East.”

The interface allows the user to type all the cheque elements including payee, date, amount, a/c payee only, bearer, and place of issues. The printed cheque is ready to issue once signed. In the chequebook, user can easily create cheque with pre-defined cheque number. The user can print a series of cheques in a batch by specifying the account and the cheque numbers.

The software keeps master record of customer, statement of cheque book usage and bank account etc. The software allows the user to keep records and details of all bank accounts and the cheques issued using this software by default.

One of the unique features of the software is that it automatically converts the amount entered in numbers to words thereby eliminating the possibility of making any mistake. The software allows the user to track all the cheques issued and supports different types of printers Laser, Inkjet and Dot-Matrix printers.

The SOS suite marks CuthSoft's foray into office solutions for businesses of various sizes with a specific focus to SMEs. Users can download the free full feature trail version of the software from www.cutchsoft.com.

About Cutchsoft Group

Cutchsoft was established by three entrepreneurs - Yasser Rahman, Zaheer Rafiq and Azam Dawood in October 2009. With experience in fields as diverse as telecom to hotels, Cutchsoft realized the huge need for specialized technologies to simplify the business processes faced by most medium and small businesses. With the backing of the Cutch group of companies and technical support from some of the best software programmers in the country, CutchSoft completed the R&D on its software packages and went into closed beta towards the year end of 2009. Cutchsoft established its own channel network.

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Metropolis develops screening test to predict genetic predisposition to baldness The Genetic Test for Hair Loss is a simple painless non-invasive proc

Bangalore: Most medical conditions can best be addressed with early diagnosis. Genetic hair loss is no different. Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, India’s only multi-national chain of diagnostics center, has developed a screening test to predict whether an individual is genetically predisposed to hereditary male and female pattern baldness.

After exhaustive research, the Molecular Biology department of Metropolis has developed the Genetic Test for Hair Loss that provides an accurate genetic analysis of a man or woman’s likelihood of developing Andogenetic Alopecia, the most common type of hair loss.

The test involves DNA analysis and determines whether an individual has inherited the receptor gene of ‘androgenetic alopecia’. The genetic screening test for the pattern of hair loss helps the doctor assess the risk involved and can provide one with an early medical intervention prior to visible signs of the same. At a special introductory offer of Rs. 4570/-, the test is appropriate for
people above 18 years of age who are concerned about hair loss or for those who have a family history of baldness.

The test is a simple non-invasive procedure which takes about a half a minute. The analysis uses a simple painless cheek swab that can determine the genetic risk of developing male and female hair loss. The lab results are then entered into their unique genetic information system that determines whether or not they are at risk for early onset of male pattern baldness. If the results show high-risk that means there’s a 60 per cent probability of severe hair loss by the time an individual attains 40 years of age while low-risk means that the individual has an 80 per cent chance of not losing hair by age 60.

Says Ameera Patel, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd CEO and Executive Director, “Early detection or prediction of hair loss can help in recommending the most effective medication to prevent future hair loss and baldness. The genetic test for hair loss will help an individual determine a genetic susceptibility to hair loss before thinning or receding hair becomes apparent. The most obvious advantage of this test is that an individual doesn’t have to wait until they are in the midst of massive hair shedding. Individuals can save precious time in halting hair loss because there is always a lag time between the onset and effect of the therapy to treat baldness. This test adds a vital new element to our professional diagnostic capabilities. Any individual worried about losing hair can come to Metropolis for a simple, confidential predictive test.”

Customers can also call the Metropolis Helpline Number: 6650 5555 to know more details.

About Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. was founded by Dr. Sushil Shah in 1981. The management team includes Dr. Sushil Shah, Chairman, Dr. G. S. K Velu- Managing Director, who joined Metropolis in 1999 as an equal partner, Ms. Ameera Patel, Executive Director and CEO and Mr. Ganesan, Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Metropolis Healthcare is India’s only multinational chain of diagnostic centers across India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, South Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal and Mauritius. It provides around 4000 specialized tests under a single roof ranging from oncology to genetics, molecular biology and immunoassays using best-of-breed and latest diagnostic equipment.

Metropolis is a preferred referral center for more than 10000 laboratories, clinicians, hospitals and research institutions across 125 cities India. The CAP, US FDA for the SMO services, NABL accredited and ISO 15189 certified Metropolis chain of laboratories has over 350 centers and is a preferred laboratory for providing quality testing to over 50, 000 Doctors across the country. Services include Clinical Referral Laboratory (Over 4000 Tests) Hospital Laboratory Management, Preventive Health Checkups, Site Management Services, Clinical Trials.

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മലയാളികള്‍ ഇത്ര അധ:പതിച്ചോയെന്ന്‌ സംശയം തോന്നാം

ഡല്‍ഹിയില്‍നിന്നും അവധിക്കാലം ചെലവഴിക്കാന്‍ കേരളത്തിലെത്തിയ എന്‍ജിനീയറിംഗ്‌ വിദ്യാര്‍ത്ഥിനി. കുറേ വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്കുശേഷമാണ്‌ അവള്‍ നാട്ടിലെത്തിയത്‌. രണ്ടുദിവസം കേരളത്തിലൂടെ യാത്ര ചെയ്‌തപ്പോള്‍ അവള്‍ അമ്മയോട്‌ ചോദിച്ചത്‌ ഈ ആണുങ്ങള്‍ എന്താണ്‌ തുറിച്ചുനോക്കുന്നത്‌ എന്നായിരുന്നു.

എറണാകുളത്തെ സ്വകാര്യസ്‌ഥാപനത്തില്‍ ഉദ്യോഗസ്‌ഥയായ സെറീന ഫുട്‌പാത്തിലൂടെ നടക്കുമ്പോഴാണ്‌ എതിരെ നടന്നുവന്ന മനുഷ്യന്‍ മന:പൂര്‍വം ദേഹത്ത്‌ സ്‌പര്‍ശിച്ചിട്ട്‌ ഒന്നുമറിയാത്തതുപോലെ നടന്നുപോയത്‌. സെറീന അയാളെ വെറുതെ വിട്ടില്ല. ഷര്‍ട്ടിന്റെ കോളറില്‍ പിടിച്ചുനിര്‍ത്തി ചോദ്യം ചെയ്‌തു. ആളുകള്‍ ചുറ്റുംകൂടി. മാധ്യമങ്ങളിലൂടെ വാര്‍ത്ത അറിഞ്ഞപ്പോള്‍ സെറീനയുടെ ധൈര്യത്തെ എല്ലാവരും വാഴ്‌ത്തി. സെറീനയെപ്പോലെ പ്രതികരിക്കാന്‍ ധൈര്യം കാണിച്ചാല്‍ ഒരു പുരുഷനും സ്‌ത്രീയെ ഉപദ്രവിക്കാന്‍ ധൈര്യം കാണിക്കില്ല. സെറീനയെ കുറ്റപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന സ്‌ത്രീവിദ്വേഷികളുണ്ടാകാം.

ഇന്ത്യയില്‍ കേരളത്തോളം സാമൂഹികമായി ഉന്നതിപ്രാപിച്ച മറ്റൊരു സംസ്‌ഥാനമില്ല. സ്‌ത്രീകളുടെ ജീവിതനിലവാരം വികസിതരാഷ്‌ട്രങ്ങളിലെ സ്‌ത്രീകളുടെയൊപ്പം. പക്ഷേ രാത്രി ഏഴുമണി കഴിഞ്ഞാല്‍ കേരളത്തിലെ നഗരങ്ങളില്‍ തനിയെ യാത്രചെയ്യാന്‍ സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ പേടിക്കേണ്ട അവസ്‌ഥ... തിരക്കുള്ള സ്‌ഥലങ്ങളിലൂടെ തട്ടും, മുട്ടും പേടിക്കാതെ നടക്കാന്‍ പറ്റില്ല. സിനിമാ തീയേറ്ററുകളിലും ബസിനുള്ളിലും മലയാളി സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ ഈ പ്രശ്‌നത്തെ അഭിമുഖീകരിക്കുന്നു.

പ്രതികരിച്ചാലോ സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ ഉള്‍പ്പെടെയുള്ളവര്‍ അവളെ നോക്കുന്നത്‌, ഒരു കുറ്റവാളിയെപ്പോലെയാണ്‌. ഇന്ത്യയിലെ മറ്റു സംസ്‌ഥാനങ്ങളിലെ നഗരങ്ങളിലെല്ലാം സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ക്ക്‌ രാത്രിയില്‍ സുരക്ഷിതമായി യാത്രചെയ്യാം. കേരളത്തിലെ നഗരങ്ങളില്‍ക്കൂടി രാത്രിയില്‍ സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ തനിച്ചോ കൂട്ടമായോ ഒന്നു സഞ്ചരിക്കൂ. അനുഭവം അത്ര നല്ലതായിരിക്കില്ല.

ഇവിടെയെന്താണിങ്ങനെ

''നാഗ്‌പൂരില്‍ രാത്രിയിലും ധൈര്യമായി ഒരു സ്‌ത്രീക്ക്‌ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി നടക്കാം. കേരളത്തില്‍ രാത്രി ഏഴുമണി കഴിഞ്ഞ്‌ യാത്ര ചെയ്യുന്നവരെ എന്തോ കാഴ്‌ചവസ്‌തുക്കളെപ്പോലെയാണ്‌ പുരുഷന്മാര്‍ നോക്കുന്നത്‌.'' നാഗ്‌പൂരില്‍ എന്‍ജിനീയറിംഗ്‌ വിദ്യാര്‍ത്ഥിനിയായ ലിയാ സിറിയക്ക്‌, സ്‌ത്രീക്കും പുരുഷനും യാത്ര ചെയ്യാന്‍ ബസുകളില്‍ വ്യത്യസ്‌ത സീറ്റുകള്‍ ലോകത്തില്‍ കേരളത്തില്‍ മാത്രമേ കാണൂ. എന്നാലും തിരക്കേറിയ ബസില്‍ യാത്ര ചെയ്യാന്‍ പേടിക്കണം.

''മലയാളി സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ ജോലിയിലും, ഭരണരംഗത്തുമെല്ലാം പുരുഷന്റെ ഒപ്പം മികവു തെളിയിക്കുന്നവരാണ്‌. പക്ഷേ മലയാളി പുരുഷന്മാര്‍ക്ക്‌ സ്‌ത്രീകളെ അംഗീകരിക്കാന്‍ മടിയാണ്‌. എല്ലാവരും അങ്ങനെയാണെന്ന്‌ പറയുന്നില്ല. പക്ഷേ ഭൂരിഭാഗം പേരും ഇത്തരത്തിലാണ്‌. ഓഫീസില്‍ ഒരു സ്‌ത്രീ നന്നായി ജോലിചെയ്‌ത് ബോസിന്റെ പ്രശംസ നേടിയാല്‍, അവളുടെ കഴിവുകൊണ്ട്‌ അത്‌ കിട്ടിയെന്ന്‌ പറയുന്നതിനേക്കാള്‍ അവര്‍ക്ക്‌ കൂടുതലിഷ്‌ടം ആ സ്‌ത്രീയെക്കുറിച്ച്‌ അപവാദം പറയാനായിരിക്കും.''

തിരുവനന്തപുരത്ത്‌ സെക്രട്ടേറിയറ്റില്‍ ജോലിചെയ്യുന്ന, പേര്‌ വെളിപ്പെടുത്താന്‍ ആഗ്രഹിക്കാത്ത സ്‌ത്രീ പറയുന്നു. യാതൊരു ഭീഷണിക്കും വഴങ്ങാതെ സത്യസന്ധമായി ജോലിചെയ്യുന്ന സ്‌ത്രീകളെ ഉപദ്രവിക്കുന്നതില്‍ പുരുഷന്മാര്‍ ഒട്ടും പിന്നിലല്ല. പുഷ്‌കലയുടെ കഥ അതാണ്‌. തിരുവനന്തപുരം കന്റോന്‍മെന്റ്‌ എസി ഓഫീസിലെ മൂന്നു പോലീസുകാരും ഗുണ്ടകളും ചേര്‍ന്ന്‌ പുഷ്‌കല എന്ന പോലീസ്‌ കോണ്‍സ്‌റ്റബിളിനെ കൊന്നുകളയുമെന്നുവരെ ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തി. സത്യസന്ധമായി ജോലിചെയ്‌തതിന്‌ പുഷ്‌കലയ്‌ക്ക് കിട്ടിയ പ്രതിഫലം. അടുത്തിടെ കേരളസര്‍വകലാശാലയുടെ എം.എ. പരീക്ഷയില്‍ ഒന്നാംറാങ്ക്‌ നേടിയ പോലീസ്‌സേനയുടെ അഭിമാനമായി പുഷ്‌കല മാറിയിരുന്നു.

ഡപ്യൂട്ടി പോലീസ്‌ കമ്മീഷണര്‍ എച്ച്‌. നാഗരാജുവിന്റെ കോണ്‍ഫിഡന്‍ഷ്യല്‍ അസിസ്‌റ്റന്റായ പുഷ്‌കല ചില പോലീസുകാര്‍ക്കെതിരെ ഡി.സി.പി നടത്തിയ അന്വേഷണത്തിന്റെ വിവരം ചോര്‍ത്തി നല്‌കാത്തതിന്റെ പേരിലാണ്‌ പുഷ്‌കലയെ വീട്ടിലേക്ക്‌ ഗുണ്ടകളെ അയച്ച്‌ ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തിയത്‌. ഫോണില്‍ വിളിക്കുക മാത്രമല്ല വീട്ടില്‍ വന്നും അവര്‍ ഭീഷണി തുടര്‍ന്നു. സ്‌ഥലമാറ്റം, ദേഹോപദ്രവം.... ഫോണിലൂടെ ഭീഷണികള്‍ തുടര്‍ന്നുകൊണ്ടേയിരുന്നു. ജോലിയില്‍ സത്യസന്ധത പുലര്‍ത്തിയതിന്‌ ഒരു പോലീസുകാരിക്ക്‌ ഉണ്ടായ അനുഭവം ഇതാണെങ്കില്‍ സാധാരണ സ്‌ത്രീകളുടെ കാര്യം പറയാനുണ്ടോ.

ബസില്‍വച്ച്‌ തന്നെ ഉപദ്രവിക്കാന്‍ ശ്രമിച്ചവര്‍ക്കെതിരെ പരാതികൊടുത്ത കാലിക്കറ്റ്‌ സര്‍വകലാശാല ഉദ്യോഗസ്‌ഥ പി.ഇ. ഉഷയ്‌ക്ക് പിന്നീട്‌ നേരിടേണ്ടിവന്ന ദുരിതങ്ങള്‍ ഏറെയാണ്‌. നൂറുശതമാനം സാക്ഷരതനേടി എന്നഭിമാനിക്കുന്ന കേരളത്തിലാണ്‌ ഇത്തരത്തിലുള്ള സംഭവങ്ങള്‍ ഉണ്ടാകുന്നത്‌.

പ്രതികരിക്കൂ, രക്ഷനേടൂ

''ബസിലും ട്രെയിനിലും വച്ച്‌ തോണ്ടുന്നവരോട്‌ പ്രതികരിച്ചാല്‍ മാത്രമേ രക്ഷയുള്ളൂ. അല്ലെങ്കില്‍ അവര്‍ ഉപദ്രവം തുടര്‍ന്നുകൊണ്ടേയിരിക്കും.'' എറണാകുളത്ത്‌ ടെക്‌സ്റ്റയില്‍ ജീവനക്കാരിയായ ബിന്ദു.പലരും നാണക്കേട്‌ ഓര്‍ത്ത്‌ മിണ്ടാറില്ല. പണ്ട്‌ തോണ്ടലും മുട്ടലും മാത്രം പേടിച്ചാല്‍ മതിയായിരുന്നു. ഇപ്പോ അതിലും വലിയ പ്രശ്‌നമാണല്ലോ, മൊബൈല്‍ ഫോണ്‍. കോഴിക്കോട്‌ ഹോട്ടലിന്റെ ടോയ്‌ലറ്റില്‍ ഒളിക്യാമറ പിടിപ്പിച്ചതിനുശേഷം കടയില്‍ വരുന്ന സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ക്ക്‌, ഡ്രസുകള്‍ ഇട്ടുനോക്കാന്‍പോലും പേടിയാണ്‌. വീടിന്‌ പുറത്തിറങ്ങിയാല്‍ പേടിക്കേണ്ട അവസ്‌ഥ എന്തൊരു കഷ്‌ടമാണിത്‌.'' ജീന തന്റെ വിഷമം മറച്ചുവയ്‌ക്കുന്നില്ല. ഓര്‍ക്കുക പ്രതികരിക്കുക മാത്രമാണ്‌ ഇതുപോലെയുളളവരില്‍ നിന്ന്‌ രക്ഷനേടാനുളള ഏകമാര്‍ഗം.

മലയാളികള്‍ ഇത്ര അധ:പതിച്ചോ


കോട്ടയത്തെ ഒരു വീട്ടമ്മയുടെ അനുഭവം മനസാക്ഷിയുള്ള ആരെയും വേദനിപ്പിക്കും. റോഡിലൂടെ നടന്നുപോവുകയായിരുന്ന വീട്ടമ്മയെ കാറിടിച്ചു. ബോധരഹിതയായി റോഡില്‍ വീണ വീട്ടമ്മയെ സമീപത്തുണ്ടായിരുന്ന പുരുഷന്മാര്‍ അപകടമുണ്ടാക്കിയ കാറില്‍ ആശുപത്രിയിലെത്തിച്ചു. വേദനകൊണ്ട്‌ പുളയുന്ന വീട്ടമ്മയെ ആശ്വസിപ്പിക്കാതെ ശാരീരികമായി ഉപദ്രവിക്കാനാണ്‌ അവര്‍ ശ്രമിച്ചത്‌. തന്നെ ചികിത്സിച്ച ലേഡി ഡോക്‌ടറോട്‌ ആ സ്‌ത്രീ തന്നെ ഉപദ്രവിച്ചതായി പറഞ്ഞു. വീട്ടമ്മയുടെ പരാതിപ്രകാരം പോലീസ്‌ കേസെടുത്തു.

പ്രതികളെ പിടികൂടി. നൂറുശതമാനം സാക്ഷരരെന്ന്‌ അഭിമാനിക്കുന്ന മലയാളികള്‍ ഇത്ര അധ:പതിച്ചോയെന്ന്‌ സംശയം തോന്നാം. ഈ സംഭവം കേള്‍ക്കുമ്പോള്‍. സ്വന്തം അമ്മയെയും സഹോദരിമാരെയും സ്‌നേഹിക്കുന്നവര്‍ ഇത്തരത്തില്‍ പെരുമാറുമോ? ആത്മവിശ്വാസത്തോടെ, തന്റേടത്തോടെ പെണ്‍കുട്ടികളെ വളര്‍ത്തുക. ഇത്തരക്കാരില്‍നിന്നും രക്ഷപ്പെടാന്‍ അതുമാത്രമാണ്‌ വഴി.ആരോഗ്യകരമായ സ്‌ത്രീപുരുഷ സൗഹ്യദങ്ങള്‍ വളര്‍ത്തുക. പെണ്‍കുട്ടികളെ തീര്‍ത്തും

തൊട്ടാവാടികളായി വളര്‍ത്താതിരിക്കുക. തങ്ങളുടെ ശരീരത്തില്‍ ദുരുദ്ദേശത്തോടെ ഒരു പുരുഷന്‍ സ്‌പര്‍ശിച്ചാല്‍ അത്‌ തിരിച്ചറിയാന്‍ പെണ്‍കുട്ടികള്‍ക്ക്‌ കഴിയണം. പേടിക്കാതെ ഉടനേ പ്രതികരിക്കാന്‍ അവര്‍ക്ക്‌ സാധിക്കണം. ഇത്തരത്തിലൊരു പ്രശ്‌നമുണ്ടായി അത്‌ വീട്ടില്‍വന്നു പറഞ്ഞാല്‍ കുറ്റപ്പെടുത്താതിരിക്കാന്‍ മാതാപിതാക്കള്‍ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കണം. ഭാവിയില്‍ ഗുരുതരമായ പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങള്‍ ഉണ്ടായാലും ചിലപ്പാള്‍ അവര്‍ പറഞ്ഞില്ലെന്നു വരാം.

സ്‌ത്രീകള്‍ക്ക്‌ വേണ്ടിയുള്ള നിയമങ്ങള്‍

നിങ്ങള്‍ക്കെതിരെ അക്രമമുണ്ടായാല്‍ പോലീസ്‌ സ്‌റ്റേഷനില്‍ പരാതിപ്പെടുക. പരാതി നല്‌കിയതിന്‌ തെളിവായി കിട്ടുന്ന രസീത്‌ സൂക്ഷിച്ചുവയ്‌ക്കുക. ഏതെങ്കിലും വ്യക്‌തി മന:പൂര്‍വം അപമാനിക്കുക, മാനസികമായി വേദനിപ്പിക്കുക, തുറിച്ചുനോക്കുക, മനപൂര്‍വം സ്വകാര്യഭാഗങ്ങള്‍ പ്രദര്‍ശിപ്പിക്കുക, സ്വകാര്യതയെ ശല്യപ്പെടുത്തുക, ബസിലോ ട്രെയിനിലോവച്ച്‌ ഉപദ്രവിക്കുകയോ ചെയ്‌താല്‍ ഐ.പി.സി. 509 വകുപ്പുപ്രകാരം ഒരുവര്‍ഷംവരെ സാധാരണ തടവും പിഴയും ലഭിക്കും.

പൊതുസ്‌ഥലത്തുവച്ച്‌ ബഹളമുണ്ടാക്കുകയോ മദ്യപിച്ച്‌ ശല്യപ്പെടുത്തുകയോ ചെയ്‌താല്‍ പ്രതിക്ക്‌ ഐ.പി.സി 510 പ്രകാരം ഒരു ദിവസം തടവും പിഴയും ലഭിക്കാം. ഏതെങ്കിലും വ്യക്‌തി മര്‍ദ്ദിക്കുകയോ മാനസികമായി ഉപദ്രവിക്കുകയോ (ഉദാ: കുളിക്കുമ്പോള്‍ ഒളിഞ്ഞുനോക്കുക) തുടങ്ങിയ കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങള്‍ക്ക്‌ പ്രതികള്‍ക്ക്‌ ഐ.പി.സി 354 പ്രകാരം രണ്ടുവര്‍ഷം തടവ്‌ ലഭിക്കാം. ജാമ്യം കിട്ടാത്ത വകുപ്പാണിത്‌.

Metropolis Healthcare announces investment of up to $85 million by Warburg Pincus

Bangalore: Metropolis Healthcare Limited (Metropolis), India’s only multinational chain of diagnostic laboratories, announced today that Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm, is making an investment of up to $85 million in the company. As part of this deal, Indian private equity firm ICICI Ventures has completely divested its holding in the company, which it had acquired in 2006. The deal involves a primary and secondary component and also includes additional capital that will be available to Metropolis to pursue acquisitions.

In a fragmented market for medical diagnostic services in India, Metropolis has established itself as a national player of scale. Through a network of 45 state-of-the-art laboratories and over 350 collection centers across India, Metropolis processes over 12 million tests a year, serving over 10,000 laboratories, hospitals, and nursing homes and 50,000 doctors. The company has expanded through a combination of organic growth and partnerships. In addition to building a strong business in India, the company has successfully established its brand through 10 laboratories in Sri Lanka, South Africa and UAE. Metropolis will continue to seek attractive acquisition opportunities while expanding its delivery network and deepening its presence in current locations.

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Ms. Ameera Patel, Executive Director & CEO, Metropolis said, “Since our inception in 1981 as a Mumbai-based laboratory, Metropolis has been setting industry benchmarks time and again. Over the years, we have built India’s only multinational chain of diagnostic centers, and today the brand is well-respected amongst the healthcare and business fraternity. Our association with ICICI Ventures over the last few years has been rewarding and we are delighted to welcome Warburg Pincus as our future partner. We are confident that with their support we will achieve our vision of consolidating Metropolis as the foremost clinical diagnostics service provider across the emerging markets of South Asia, Africa and Middle East.


Mr. Niten Malhan, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus India Private Limited said, “Warburg Pincus has a history of partnering with distinctive management teams to create durable businesses with sustainable value. Metropolis is a pioneer in the pathology industry in India and over a period of almost three decades, the company has grown to be the leader in the field of clinical diagnostics with a network of 55 state of the art laboratories across four countries. Led by a talented management team, Metropolis is well-positioned to leverage growth opportunities in the clinical diagnostics business.”

Mr. Dalip Pathak, member of the Executive Management Group at Warburg Pincus said, "Healthcare is an important focus area for Warburg Pincus. We are delighted through this investment to expand our presence in the sector in India, particularly by partnering with Metropolis, which is uniquely positioned in healthcare services."

O3 Capital acted as the sole financial advisor to Metropolis for this transaction. Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff acted as legal advisors to Warburg Pincus, Desai Diwanji acted as legal advisors to Metropolis and Ernst &Young conducted financial and accounting diligence for the transaction.


About Metropolis Healthcare Limited

Metropolis Healthcare is India’s only multinational chain of diagnostic centers across India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the UAE. It offers a test menu of 4000 tests under a single roof, ranging from routine tests in immunochemistry to highly specialized markers in genetics and molecular biology covering all therapeutic areas. Metropolis laboratories have been accredited by either CAP (College of American Pathologists), US FDA, NABL (National Accreditation Board for Laboratories) or ISO 15189 for using best-of-breed technologies, highly skilled manpower and globally accepted best practices

Metropolis is the preferred provider of specialized testing for more than 10000 laboratories, hospitals and research institutions and 50,000 doctors across 125 cities in India through 350 collection points. Services include Pathology testing, Preventive Health Checks and Wellness and Clinical research.

For more information about Metropolis, please visit: www.metropolisindia.com

About ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Ltd

ICICI Venture is one of the largest private equity firms in India with funds under management of about USD 2 billion. Its Investment focus areas span across private equity, buyouts, real estate and mezzanine financing. ICICI Venture, over the years has built an enviable portfolio of companies across sectors including pharmaceuticals, information technology, media, manufacturing, logistics, textiles, real estate etc., thereby building sustainable value. ICICI Venture is a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, the largest private sector Bank in India.

For more information about ICICI Venture, please visit: www.iciciventure.com

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus has been a leading private equity investor since its foundation in 1966. The firm currently has more than $30 billion in assets under management. Its active portfolio of more than 110 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography. Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. The Firm has raised 13 private equity funds which have invested more than $35 billion in over 600 companies in more than 30 countries.

Over the past decade, affiliates of private equity funds raised by Warburg Pincus have invested more than $2.2 billion in Indian companies. The firm’s past and current investments in India include Ambuja Cements, Bharti Airtel, DB Corp, Gangavaram Port, Havells, HDFC, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Lemontree Hotels, Max India, Piramal Healthcare, Punj Lloyd, Sintex, and WNS Global Services.
The firm has offices in Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai and Tokyo.
For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com


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Scandic Food India Pvt Ltd to take Sil brand to 800 cities this year

Bangalore: Scandic Food India Private Limited is looking to rejuvenate the Sil brand by increasing its presence to 800 cities in this fiscal from the present 250. The Pune – based company bought the Sil brand from Marico Industries two years ago.

“The company is now taking to contract farming to steady the supply of fresh fruits and commodities like chilli, Tomatoes and other ingredients for its jams and ketchups. Scandic was looking to have a pan India presence during this fiscal for its juices, ketchups, jam and others. It will set up regional manufacturing plants in the agrarian belts. India will be the manufacturing hub for Southeast Asian countries and west Asia, “ said Ravi Chandra, National Head – Sales and Marketing, Scandic Food India Pvt Ltd..

The company recently launched a vegetarian mayonnaise to increase its product offering. It will now introduce a premium jam, which will be low on sugar, add a few variants of the existing products in three to four months apart from creating some new categories. Scandic has been setting up its own distribution channels for the past one year. The company recently launched fruit juices in five variants — apple, mango, pineapple and mixed fruit. It has recently launched two variants of tomato ketchup called Fun-mato and Hotmato.

Chandra said, “Scandic were increasing the efficiency and productivity at its Pune plant. The present capacity is about 2000 and 3000 tonne a month, varying with the product. Post upgradation, which will be complete this fiscal, the production capacity will double to 4000-6000 tonne a month. The company has already invested about Rs. 7 crore for improving the plant.”


The Sil brand will continue. Scandic plans to put in about 17 per cent of its revenues in promotional activities. Currently we are spending 8-10 crs with Carat Media to take the brand to the consumers. The jam and ketchup segments are estimated to be Rs. 140 crore and Rs. 400 crore respectively. There is scope for growth as the jam and ketchup markets are under penetrated, asserted Mr. Chandra.

Scandic Food India Private Limited

Good Food Group A/S acquired the SIL brand from the Indian company Marico Ltd. in March 2008, and subsequently the company Scandic Food India Private Limited was established, domiciled near Pune.

Under the SIL brand, Scandic Food India Private Limited sells its processed food products, comprising jams (mixed fruit), specialities (baked beans in tomato sauce, sweet corn cream soup), and sauces (soya sauce, green chilli sauce, red chilli sauce, mayonnaise).

The jam market is controlled by two national brands, and SIL has managed to hold its position for quite a long time, increasing its market share from 8 to 12% over the past few years.
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Olympus opens its new zone in Bengaluru

The new ‘Olympus Zone’ (at G.K.Vale Camera store) in Bengaluru provides the right ambience for new products to be showcased and reach out to its customers

Bengaluru, June 22, 2010: G.K.Vale Camera store, today launched its technology section with ‘Olympus Zone’ in Bengaluru that offers a comprehensive range of Olympus digital cameras, professional cameras, binoculars, accessories, voice recorders and a host of other products under one retail roof. After launching an exclusive store of Olympus on April 16th in Bengaluru, this zone is a step further in their plan of expansion in Indian market.

Located in the heart of Bengaluru’s Unit no. 103, Prestige Davanam Emporium, Municipal no 46, MG road, Bengaluru – 1, the new store in this ‘Silicon Valley’ has a wide range of ѕοmе of the best digital cameras ever made. The new store provides the right ambience to Olympus patrons who are assured of an enriching experience as they can touch and feel the entire range of Olympus products. Further, the store is manned by experienced sales team who will guide patrons’ right from entering the premises till the point of purchase.

Through the new store, Olympus plans to showcase and retail its latest breakthrough technology products like the ‘Tough’ series namely 14 Megapixel µ TOUGH-8010, µ TOUGH-6020 and µ TOUGH-3000, stylish ‘mju’ series, as well as the Olympus PEN series including the award winning avant-garde product PEN EPL-1.

On the LAUNCH of their fifth store in the country, Mr. Kinya Yoshimura, General Manager India Operations, Olympus Imaging Corporation said, “We believe in enhancing consumer experience by offering user-friendly solutions. We already have an all exclusive Olympus store in Bengaluru, but keeping in mind the demand here, now we have an Olympus Zone too. Bengaluru is a major step towards not only strengthening our brand but also promoting photography culture in a big way. Through this we hope to reach out to the patrons and bring to them the expertise of Olympus in professional cameras in an accessible form. We are breaking down the technology barriers and making it easy for every patron to relive their memories in the highest quality possible.”

Going forward Olympus aims to open similar outlets in other Metros across India.

About Olympus Corporation

Olympus Corporation was established on October 12, 1919 in Japan and enjoys a reputation for excellence in digital cameras. Olympus first met this aspiration in 1934 with the development of camera lenses. In 2003, the company changed its name from Olympus to Olympus Corporation to unify the corporate name and the well-known brand. In recent years, Olympus Corporation has focused on "Opto-Digital Technology" as its core competence to maximize corporate value and to become one of the top optical instruments manufactures. Olympus has been present in India since 2005 with their full range of cameras. It has been continually revamping its brand building strategy in India. In the last one year, the service network too witnessed a major growth.

Website: www.olympus-imaging.co.in

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