MODI'S 72-hour fast starts

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today began his three-day fast for “peace, unity and communal harmony” in the BJP-ruled state.

The BJP stalwart’s 72-hour fast under `Sadbhavna Mission’ coincides with his 62nd birthday. The venue, Gujarat University Convention Centre here – where a host of leaders from the BJP and its key ally Shiromani Akali Dal have arrived – has been put under strict vigil by the police.

On the eve of fast, Modi had issued a statement that was interpreted as his first sign of regret over the 2002 post-Godhra communal violence.

“Constitution of India is supreme for us. As a Chief Minister of the state, pain of anybody in the state is my pain. (Delivering) Justice to everyone is the duty of the state,” Modi had said yesterday.

Modi, in an attempt to reach out to the minority community, had said the state has realised that communal frenzy and casteism never helped anybody grow in the country and expressed “gratitude” to those who pointed out his mistakes in the last 10 years.

BJP leaders like L K Advani, Arun Jaitely, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Sahanawaz Hussain, Smriti Irani and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Prem Kumar Dhumal, among others, were present when Modi began his fast.

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, whose party Shiromani Akali Dal is a key member of the BJP-led NDA, was also present.

Leaders of Shiv Sena, BJP’s ally for over two decades, and emissaries of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha of AIADMK are also expected to come here to in support of Modi.

In response to Modi’s move, Gujarat Congress leaders Shankarsinh Vaghela and Arjun Modhvadia also started their fast on a footpath in front of Sabarmati Ashram.

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India Ends With Another Lose In The Final ODI and a disappointing last ODI for rahul Dravid

India signed off their nightmarish tour of England without a win as they were spanked by six wickets in the rain-marred fifth and final one-dayer bringing a disappointing end to veteran Rahul Dravid’s illustrious ODI cricket career here.

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India rebuffs China's objections to oil exploration

Friday, September 16, 2011

India on Thursday dismissed Chinese objections over its oil exploration projects in two Vietnamese blocks in the South China Sea, saying its cooperation with Vietnam was as per international laws and it would like the cooperation to grow. 

Noting that there was an active programme of trade and economic cooperation with Vietnam, External Affairs Ministry official Spokesperson Vishnu Prakash said cooperation in the area of energy, hydrocarbon as well as renewable energy was one of the important facets of it.

He was replying to a question on China asking India and other countries to refrain from oil exploration in maritime areas offered by Vietnam in the South China Sea, claiming it enjoys "indisputable sovereignty" there.

He said ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) has been in Vietnam for quite sometime in offshore oil and natural gas exploration field and that they were in the process of further expanding cooperation and operation and Essar, a subsidiary of Essar oil Ltd, has also been awarded a gas block in Vietnam.

"This is one important area of cooperation and we would like this area of cooperation to grow. Our cooperation with Vietnam or with any other country for that matter in the world is always as per as international laws, norms and conventions," Prakash said.

He also reiterated India's position that New Delhi "supports freedom of navigation in South China Sea and hopes that all parties to the dispute would abide by the 2002 declaration of conduct in South China Sea."

The issues are expected to find a place in the Joint Commission Meeting, to be co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S M Krishna along with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh, in Hanoi tomorrow.

China warns India on maritime explorations

The ongoing tension between India and China has taken a new turn with the Dragon nation issuing a warning to its neighbouring country asking it to refrain from any oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu said that India should avoid any agreement with Vietnam in the area, saying that China enjoys an indisputable sovereignty in the region.

“Our consistent position is that we are opposed to any country engaging in oil and gas exploration and development activities in waters under China's jurisdiction,” she said in reply to a question that Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is planning to come up with exploration projects in two blocks that Vietnam claims.

The tension between China, Vietnam, Philippines and some other nations in the areas has flared up in recent times amidst allegations that Chinese navy is continuously encroaching their areas.

China’s warning came at a time when Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is scheduled to visit Hanoi this week.

Just recently, Chinese troops had also entered Indian territory in the Leh region and demolished bunkers.

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Ahead of his fast, Narendra Modi condemns 'communal frenzy & casteism'

On the eve of his three-day fast, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi expressed "gratitude" to those who pointed out his mistakes in the last 10 years and said the state has realised that communal frenzy and casteism never helped anybody grow in the country.

"Constitution of India is supreme for us. As a chief minister of the state, pain of anybody in the state is my pain. (Delivering) Justice to everyone is the duty of the state," Modi said on the eve of his three-day fast.

Modi's remarks are being interpreted as his first ever expression of regret over the post-Godhra communal riots in which more than 1,200 people, mostly Muslims, were killed. He has been severely criticised for not expressing any remorse over the killings since 2002.

The chief minister is going on a three-day fast from tomorrow -- his 62nd birthday -- for "peace, unity and harmony" in the state. 






Full text of Narendra Modi's second letter : 

My dear Brothers and Sisters!

Sadar Pranam,

Today, I begin my three-day fast of Sadbhavna Mission with your blessings and good wishes. This Mission is totally dedicated to the society and the Nation. It aims at Unity, Harmony and Brotherhood among all.

Twenty first century did not begin well for Gujarat. In 2001, the devastating earthquake on our Republic day, took a very heavy toll. In the subsequent year, Gujarat became the victim of communal violence. We lost innocent lives, suffered devastation of property and endured lot of pain. One can visualise what all we have gone through.

Those were very difficult and trying days. However, Gujarat has come out of these difficulties and leapfrogged on the path of development. Today, Gujarat is progressing fast. The atmosphere of peace, unity, social harmony and brotherhood has given further impetus to the process of development.

The Indian history is a witness that casteism and communalism have never done any good to society. This is also my own firm conviction. Gujarat has understood this and having overcome these evils, it has adopted the path of Inclusive Development. We are committed to work for a developed Gujarat for a developed India.

My dear Brothers and Sisters, no State, society or individual can claim to be perfect. I am grateful to all those who pointed out my genuine mistakes during last 10 years. I seek your blessings to serve the people with devotion free from all human shortcomings. As Chief Minister of the State, the pain of each and every citizen is my own pain. Ensuring Justice to all is the duty of the State.

The six crore people of Gujarat are working together for their own development and that of the State. The poorest of the poor is a partner in this process and is confident that he will get the fruits of development. Everyone has inculcated the State's ethos of 'Development of all with Cooperation of all' (Sabka Saath - Sabka Vikaas).

During my fast, I will continue to pray to the Almighty to give me strength so that I do not develop or retain any ill-feeling or bitterness towards those who defamed Gujarat or me by making false allegations.

Our country is a shining example of Unity in Diversity. I am confident that with your blessings, this Sadbhavna Mission will further strengthen our social fabric.

I will also pray to God to give the requisite strength to all of us to take this Sadbhavna Mission forward.

Vande Mataram!

Always yours,
Narendra Modi

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Ind vs Eng: India set 305-run target for England in 5th ODI

Virat Kohli (107) and Rahul Dravid (69) added an impressive 170-run stand to lead India to 304/6 against England in the fifth and final one-day international at Sophia Gardens on Friday.

At the end, skipper MS Dhoni (50 not out) and Suresh Raina (15 off 15 balls) played some lofty shots to cash on the good platform to take the visitors past 300 runs. Dhoni raced to his fifty in just 26 balls as he hit two huge sixes and five boundaries in his quick-fire knock.

As usual Dravid was overshadowed by his batting partner even in his swan song one-day match. Kohli scored his sixth one-day hundred to garner all the limelight as Dravid got out in the very next ball by Graeme Swann.

All the players on the field rushed toward Dravid to shake hands as the legend leave the field after his well crafted final one-day essay.

Kohli got himself out with a rare hit-wicket after his back-foot brushed the wickets while trying to steer a Graeme Swann delivery. Kohli played a gem of an innings as he hit nine boundaries and a six in his 93-ball knock.

India lost Dravid soon after Kohli slammed a quick century off 87 balls in the previous ball. Swann clean bowled Dravid to put an end to a great one-day career. Dravid hit four boundaries in his 79 balls knock.

Sent in to bat, India lost Parthiv Patel (19) and Ajinkya Rahane (26) in quick succession after a watchfully start.

Swann dismissed Patel soon after India lost Rahane. Patel played a watchful inning off 39 balls without scoring a boundary.

Rahane struck three boundaries in his steady 47-ball inning before Jade Dernbach gave England the first breakthrough. The right-handed opener added 52 runs for the opening wicket with Patel.
Earlier, England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field in the final ODI against India. Rain delayed the start of the match as it started 30 minutes late from the allotted time. 

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SIDBI working with NSE to set up separate exchange for SMEs

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is working in close tandem with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to establish a separate exchange for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which will be unveil shortly.

S Muhnot, Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI, said, “It will be a separate exchange within the NSE. It is likely to be operational in this financial year, may be another two months or three. The international venture funds, which are not coming to the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector today, will also come in the sector.” The SMEs would have the potential to secure equity from the market via the exchange and also develop their business.

Mr Muhnot has stated that SIDBI has been working to get the firms into the exchange. SIDBI has stated that it will unveil Nominated Investors Liquidity Fund, which will be helping these market makers.

Mr Muhnot has also stated that the Nominated Investors Liquidity Fund of nearly Rs 60 crore will be unveiled this year. The second fund will be India Opportunities Fund worth Rs 500 crore. Discussion for the third fund is taking place and it is expected to be worth Rs 300 crore.

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RBI surges key interest rates by 25 bps

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has surged the key interest rates by 25 basis points (bps), its 12th such surge since March 2010 since it is concerned about the high inflation. This move will make auto, home and other loans more expensive.

After the surge, the short-term lending (repo) rate was at 8.25% and the short-term borrowing rate (reverse repo) stood at 7.25%.
The RBI while making the announcement its mid-term review of the monetary policy has maintained all the other rates and ratios unchanged.

According to a statement from RBI, “The monetary tightening effected so far by the Reserve Bank has helped in containing inflation and anchoring inflationary expectations, though both remain at levels beyond the Reserve Bank's comfort zone.”

Although, RBI has revised the key rates many times since March 2010, but inflation has still risen from 9.2% during July to 9.8% during August this year.

RBI has stated that the monetary stance will get influenced by the inclinations of the downward movement in the inflation trajectory.

Moreover, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the first quarter (April-June) of the 2011-12 financial year has moderated to 7.7% from 8.8% in the corresponding period year ago, after witnessing slowdown in the industrial output growth in July to 3.3%, which is the lowest level in 21-months time.

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Centre may announce new exports sop scheme to replace DEPB

Centre is expected to introduce today a new scheme with the aim to replace the popular tax refund Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) for the exporters, which is scheduled to end on September 30.

Centre has been spending annually almost Rs 8,500 crore for reimbursing the exporters on the taxes paid on import equivalent to the content of export products, under the Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) scheme. The main beneficiaries are sectors such as engineering, automobile and chemicals.

It is quite popular among the Indian exporters due to its lucrative rates and also flexibility which are not available in the other refund mechanism - Duty Drawback. The exporters have been creating pressure that they should be permitted similar kind of benefits even if the nomenclature of the DEPB is altered.

The Union Finance Ministry has worked out a compromise between the DEPB and also Duty Drawback. The details of the scheme would be declared by Finance Secretary RS Gujral and the senior officials of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC).

Although exports have witnessed significant performance, surging by 54.2% between April-August 2011 to $134.5 billion, there are still concerns that the momentum won't be sustained due to the surging economic problems in US and also in Europe.

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Indian bakery market registering 8% steady growth: Assocham

India's bakery market is worth Rs 3,295 crore and it is witnessing a steady growth rate of 8%, stated the industry body the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).

More than 20-lakh tonnes of bread and 15-lakh tonnes of biscuits are manufactured in one single year. Moreover, Bread and rolls along with biscuits and cookies make up for 82% of the bakery products, said Assocham.

Furthermore, Cakes, pastries, buns and rusk make up for the rest. Nearly 65% of bakery products are manufactured in the unorganised sector.

DS Rawat, Secretary General, Assocham, “Due to increasing consumer gravitation towards convenience products and healthy food products, the bakery industry has undergone a virtual metamorphosis since 2004.”

Reports claim that the per capita consumption of bread is just 1.75 kg. The southern states consume almost 32% of the bread manufactured in India and in the northern, western and eastern states consume 27%, 23% and 18% respectively.

Moreover, Maharashtra and West Bengal have got large number of bakery units. Almost 55% of biscuits are consumed in the rural areas due to long shelf life and also popular taste, stated Mr DS Rawat.

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Petrol prices up by Rs 3.14/litre

The government owned oil firms have increased the petrol prices by Rs 3.14 per litre on the back of increase in the cost of importing crude oil following the depreciation of Indian currency at two-year low against the US dollar.So, how much do you now pay for a litre of petrol? Experts said the price in Mumbai would go up to Rs 71.92 from the current Rs 68.62 a litre. This would include additional state government taxes.

NEW DELHI: The government-owned oil firms have increased the petrol prices by Rs 3.14 per litre from the midnight tonight on the back of increase in the cost of importing crude oil following the depreciation of Indian currency at two-year low against the US dollar.

As per the government, the petrol price hike is an attempt to balance domestic rates with international prices as oil retailers are losing Rs 2.61 per litre or Rs 15 crore per day on sale of petrol.

State-owned oil firms like Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) and Hindsutan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) have witnessed losses of Rs 2,450 crore this financial year on selling petrol as the petrol prices were freed from government control in June last year.

On the current petrol rate, oil companies will increase another Rs 2,850 crore of loss on sale of petrol, taking the total loss on a fuel to Rs 5,300 crore for the full fiscal.

Apart from petrol, the three state-owned companies are losing Rs 263 crore per day on selling diesel which is being sold at a subsidy of Rs 6.05 a litre, kerosene at Rs 23.25 per litre and the rates of domestic LPG are under-priced by Rs 267 per 14.2-kg cylinder.

Earlier, the three oil firms had raised petrol price by Rs 5 a litre in May and the prices of diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene price were hiked in June by Rs 3 per litre, Rs 50 per cylinder and Rs 2 per litre.

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How to get Adsense Approval within a week

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Everyone wants easy income now a days. For this people started blogging or learned basic html to make a website because we can use different advertising programs to generate simple online money. The most popular advertising program is Google Adsense & every blogger wants its approval first to use it on their websites. But google adsense is very strict advertising program, no one get its approval easily. People who are using blogger, now will have to wait for at least 6 months for a successful application submission. After that google will review your application & go through your blog or website but no one guarantee that your application will approve because you need to pass all the terms & conditions of google adsense. Many issues overcome while you apply for google adsense.

So there is a trick for those who want adsense approval without being into different google issues. For this you don't neet any blog or website. Just simply follow these steps :

1. Go to the website www.docstoc.com

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3. Fill your original details because this is very important during the whole process.
    Note : Provide e-mail address which was never being used for adsense application submission, if  your e-mail is disapproved before you don't get the approval.

4. After that Click on I'd like to set up an Adsense Account.

5. Now select "use docstoc account" & click submit.

6. You will get an confirmation email from Docstoc & Google. Click the link provided in the google email.
    Now fill your information as same as your doctoc account information & leave the website url column.
     Select "Yes allow docstoc.comto access my account" & submit it.

7. Now login to your docstoc account. Click on Update Profile & complete your whole profile information as
    much as possible & as same as adsense information.

8. Now upload atleast 2-5 documents in the given formats. Make sure that they are not copyrited.

You are done, you will get adsense approval within a week. Now you will use this adsense account on your blog or website for your full revenue.
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