Quake M6.6 – NEAR THE EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA
14112013| Magnitude | 6.6 |
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| Location | 54.681N 162.286E |
| Depth | 47 km |
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| Location Uncertainty | Horizontal: 0.0 km; Vertical 4.5 km |
| Parameters | Nph = 212; Dmin = 302.8 km; Rmss = 1.15 seconds; Gp = 20° Version = B |
| Event ID | us b000kw1x |
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Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association (ANGVA)
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Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association (ANGVA)
Asia is one of the biggest markets of natural gas. According to IEA -International Energy Agency, Asia would emerge as world’s second largest gas market in a couple of years.
To promote NGV sector in India a three day International Conference & Exhibition – ANGVA 2013 is to be organized atIndia Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi NCR region starting from 27 Nov, 2013. This is being organized by Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association (ANGVA), Bangkok exhibition services and promoted by GAIL Gas. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers & Maruti Suzuki India Limited will be the supporting organizations for ANGVA 2013.
Highlights of the event
- Explore how two wheeler run on CNG
- Discover why India and New Delhi excel in the implementation of CNG in public transportation.
· Meet more than 100 leading edge participants from 18 countries related to gas technologies of the automobile engineering and alternative fuel industries.
- Participate in the most comprehensive conference programme comprising of more than 60 speakers covering key industry issues from vehicle engineering development, to filling technologies and alternative fuel supplies.
The Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association (ANGVA) was established in 2002 and its main objective is to promote Asia Pacific NGV Industry towards sustainable growth. ANGVA is headed by leading natural gas sector industry patron Mr. LeeGiok Seng.
Media RSVP: Andy – 09999573707
Backgrounder
ANGVA 2013 is Asia’s largest specialised event for Natural Gas Vehicles. ANGVA 2013 will provide an appropriate forum to deliberate on the key issues crippling the growth of the NGV business and will be aimed at addressing the concerns to make natural gas as the fuel of choice in the transportation segment. The theme of the conference is “Natural Gas for Vehicles- the Next Generation”. It includes an industry leading conference and an international trade exhibition offering focussed solutions for India’s NGV market. More than 100 Companies from 18 countries will be participating in the event.
ANGVA 2013 is organised by Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicle Association under the aegis of GAIL Gas Limited from 27th to 29th of November, 2013 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.
The broad themes to be discussed will reflect upon:
· Policy Making, Regulations, Pricing and Infrastructure
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· NGV and Allied Technologies in Advancing NGV Business (Automobile/Equipment Manufactures, Fleet Operators, CNG Suppliers)
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· Integrating Stakeholders Interest of NGV Business for a Sustainable Future
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ASIA PACIFIC NATURAL GAS VEHICLES ASSOCIATION (ANGVA) is the Natural Gas Vehicle Industry Association for the Asia Pacific Region. The vision of the association to make natural gas the transportation fuel of choice in the Asia Pacific Region.
ANGVA 2013 will have the presence of international regulatory bodies, Government agencies, national and international gas and automobile stakeholders, project consultants, national and international fleet operators, environment protection bodies, city and state planning authorities, NGV station operators, R&D and testing laboratories, Public transport systems, shipping companies, vehicle fleet operators and many more.
The event will provide a unique proposition to interact, network and discuss with the leading CGD players, policy makers and automobile manufacturers with the latest technology development, trends in different countries, industrial practice etc.
We have invited Hon’ble Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Hon’ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Praful Patel.
Following the trail since 2003 to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Korea and Beijing, ANGVA selected India as the host of the fifth biennual ANGVA show and conference as it is the emerging market for natural gas.
HONORARY ADVISORY BOARD – ANGVA 2013
· Sh. BC Tripathi, CMD – GAIL (India) Limited- Chairperson on Board
· Dr. Bhure Lal, Chairman – Environmental Pollution Control Authority
· Sh. Ambuj Sharma, Joint Secretary- ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise
· Sh. PK Singh, Joint Secretary (IC & CA) – Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
· Sh. Vishnu Mathur, Director General – Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
· Lee Giok Seng, ED/Secretary – ANGVA
· Sh. Vivek Joshi, Executive Director – Natural Gas Society
· Sh. Prabhat Singh*, Director (Marketing) – GAIL (India) Limited
· Sh. PPG Sarma, CEO – GSPC Gas Company Limited
· Sh. J Wason, Chief Executive Officer – GAIL Gas Limited
· Sh. V C Chittoda, Managing Director – Mahanagar Gas Limited
· Sh. Narendra Kumar, Managing Director – Indraprastha Gas Limited
· Sh. Rajeev Sharma, CEO – Adani Gas Limited
· Sh. Rajesh Vedvyas, Executive Director (Marketing) – GAIL (India)
· Sh. S.Narayan- MD APGDC
· Sh. Kanwaldeep Singh, VP – Maruti Suzuki India Limited
* Under Invitation
** Verbally Confirmed
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
GAIL Gas Limited- Patron
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Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises- Govt of India.
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Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
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Natural Gas Society
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Maruti Suzuki India Limited
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Automotive Research Association of India
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International Centre for Automotive Technology
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Mahanagar Gas Limited
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Indraprastha Gas Limited
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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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For more details kindly visit our site www.angva2013.com
Andy
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DataWind announces winners for global Apps-to-Empower Contest
New Delhi, India, 14 November 2013: DataWind, makers of the ‘Aakash’ tablet and a leading developer of wireless web access productstoday announced the culmination of Apps-to-Empower contest that was made open to participants across the globe. Kicked off earlier this year, the competition invited developers to create apps that empower women, in leadership and mentorship, jobs and entrepreneurship, education and conflict resolution.
Sponsored by DataWind Ltd., the winners of the contest will be awarded a cash price of USD 2,500 each and UbiSlate Tablet PCs. Additionally, DataWind will also recognize the winners by pre-loading the winning Apps on all DataWind Tablets.
Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO & President, DataWind said,“ We are delighted to receive such an amazing response for the contest and to see bright, passionate minds sharing our vision to empower women and their families in developing countries. We will continue to offer our digital platform for innovative ideas ideas and mobile applications that address empowerment and strive for social good”.
Distinguished members who formed the jury panel to adjudge the winners included Hon. Sheila Copps, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, Geena Davis, Academy award winner, Hollywood Actorand Founder, Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media, Michaela Wash, Founder of Women’s World Banking and Founder of Global Student Leadership,Vivek Wadhwa, Vice President of Academics and Innovation, Singularity University,Jeff Semones,President of m80, Deborah Laufer, Former Ombudsman, World Bank,Rev Dr Lynn McClintock, Development Director, Union Presbyterian Seminary,Rachel Payne, Formerly Principal, Global Strategic Alliances at Google and currently Founder/CEO of Fem Inc,James Hursthouse, CEO, Roadhouse Interactive, Buff McKenzie, Former head of USAid Education, CEO, BluConnect,Tarrnie Williams,President, Roadhouse Interactive,Dahna Goldstein, Founder and General Manager, PhilanTec, Willa Shalit, Founder, Rwanda Path to Peace and CEO Fairwinds Trading and Brian Trelstad, Former Senior Executive at Acumen Fund.
On the basis of individual scores given by the jury panel for the entries in various categories, the top 3 winners for Apps to Empower contest are as follows:
a) My Rights –One click platform for citizens to search and find information about various government solutions (schemes, benefits, scholarship etc.) designed for them. Designed by Anshul Goyal, Software Engineering student at Sheridan College, ON, Canada.
b) Pictoson – Facilitates communication, problem solving and exchange among different cultures and languages by translating pictograms into 22 languages through flashcard techniques. Designed by Long Yu & Eva Elorrieta.
c) Talking English– An interactive platform to learn English pronunciation and vocabulary. This app listens and gives feedback for everyone, including children as young as six years old. Designed by Philip Kinlen, Learning2Talk- HongKong.
Agnite Education, American Digital University, Applications for Good, BluWorld, Cat in Woods, Equal Access International and the United Nations Office for Partnershipspartnered to help bring this event together. Please seewww.appstoempower.org for more information.
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Oct WPI inflation grows at 7%
Driven by increase in the prices of wheat, fruits, egg, meat & fish, fibres, the WPI inflation increased to 7% (Y-O-Y) for the month of October 2013 as compared to 6.5% (Y-O-Y) for the month of September 2013. The Index for Wholesale Prices for the month of October 2013 rose by 0.3% to 180.3 from 179.7 for the previous month.
Trend in WPI inflation since April 2011 (Y-O-Y %)
Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from the office of the economic advisor to the Govt. of India
WPI inflation in select commodities
Commodity
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All Commodities
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Primary Articles
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13.57
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13.54
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14.68
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Food Articles
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19.17
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18.40
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18.19
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Cereals
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15.57
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13.05
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12.00
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Vegetables
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80.96
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89.37
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78.38
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Non-food Articles
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1.21
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5.17
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6.79
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12.66
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10.08
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10.33
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Petrol
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3.29
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9.64
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5.27
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Manufactured Products
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2.31
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2.03
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2.50
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Sugar
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11
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Edible oils
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(-)2.86
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(-)0.74
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12
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Cement & Lime
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(-)1.98
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(-)3.16
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(-)3.23
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Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from the office of the Economic Advisor to the Govt. of India
The build up in inflation in the financial year so far (October 2013) stands at 6% as compared to a build up of 4.66% in the corresponding period of the previous year. Buildup in WPI inflation has increased due to rise in the prices of vegetables, onion, fruits, milk, egg, meat & fish, fibers, cotton textiles, leather & leather products and rubber & plastic products etc.
Build up in inflation from March in select food commodities (%)
Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from the office of the Economic Advisor, Govt. of India
Manufacturing inflation rises to 2.5% (weight 64.97%)
The WPI inflation for manufactured products rises to 2.50% vis-à-vis 2.03% in the month of September 2013. The index for this major group rose by 0.4% to 151.6 from 151.0 for the previous month.
Trend in WPI inflation in manufactured products (%)
Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from the office of the Economic Advisor
Food inflation declines to 18.19% (Weight 14.34%)
Food inflation for the month of October 2013 has decreased to 18.19% as against 18.40% for the month of September 2013, on account of decrease in the prices of cereals, rice, onion, vegetables and milk.
Pattern of food inflation (Y-o-Y %) Food articles Index since Apr 2011
Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from the office of the Economic Advisor, Govt. of India
The index for food articles group declined by 0.4% to 251.4 from 252.3 for the previous month due to lower price of ragi and maize (5% each), tea (4%) and poultry chicken, fruits & vegetables and fish-marine (3% each). However, the price of fish-inland (8%), moong (5%), coffee (3%), condiments & spices, egg, wheat, urad and pork (2% each) and rice, mutton, beef & buffalo meat, barley and arhar (1% each) moved up.
Non-food articles inflation rises to 6.79% (weight 4.26%)
The rate of inflation for non-food articles for the month of October 2013 stands at 6.79% as compared to 5.17% for the previous month. The index for non-food articles group declined by 0.7% to 212.3 from 213.7 for the previous month due to lower price of guar seed (16%), logs & timber (13%), raw rubber (11%), sunflower (4%), raw cotton (3%), castor seed (2%) and soyabean, gingelly seed and linseed (1% each). However, the price of copra (coconut) (12%), raw jute (6%), groundnut seed (5%), niger seed (2%) and coir fibre (1%) moved up.
Fuel & power inflation rises to 10.33% (weight 14.91%)
The rate of inflation for fuel and power for the month of October 2013 stands at 10.33% as compared to 10.08% for the previous month. The index for this major group rose by 0.9% to 209.4 from 207.5 for the previous month due to higher price of electricity (agricultural) (13%), electricity (industry) (10%), electricity (domestic) (5%), electricity (commercial) and electricity (railway traction) (4% each), aviation turbine fuel (3%) and bitumen, lubricants and kerosene (1% each). However, the price of petrol (4%) and furnace oil (3%) declined.
Warm regards,
Dr. S P Sharma
Chief Economist
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Day 3: Coca-Cola Cricket Cup U-16 Inter-School Tournament, Delhi-leg
Ankit Smashes Ton as Bal Bhaval International School Score 400;
DPS Rohini Advance to Next Round
DPS Rohini Advance to Next Round
New Delhi, 14th November 2013: Ankit Pratap Singh’s splendid century helped Bal Bhavan International School, Dwarka thrash Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Vasant Vihar by a huge margin of 278 runs in a Group G league match of the Coca-Cola Cricket Cup U-16 inter-school tournament, played at Bal Bhavan International School ground today.
Bal Bhavan won the toss and opted to bat first. Ankit led the batting line-up with his 106-run knock, smashing boundaries all over the ground. From the other end, Dushyant Dagar (73), Mayank Rawat (69) and Nikhil Tanwar (63) hit half-centuries and took the score to mammoth 400 in 39.3 overs.
While chasing the unachievable target, Chinmaya Vidyalaya team managed to score only 122 runs. Bal Bhavan bowler Rinku Chikara spearheaded the bowling attack with his five-wicket haul and rattled the opponents’ batting line-up. From the other end, Lavish Jangid claimed four wickets and helped his team to bundle-out the opponents in just 20.5 overs.
Only Abhishek Diwan showed some resistance with his consolation knock of 55 runs.
Ankit was adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his brilliant century.
The Delhi-leg of the Coca-Cola Cricket Cup 2013-14 involve participation from 64 leading under-16 teams with matches being played at various grounds across the Capital. The tournament has commenced from the second week of November and will run for around 3 to 4 weeks. Matches until the quarter-finals will be played on a knock-out format, the 8 quarter-finalists will then play a league.
The teams and players performing will stand a chance to win prizes at each stage post the quarter-final round. The winners and runners up of the Delhi-leg will be awarded prizes worth Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 35,000 respectively.
Brief Scores
BBIS: 400 all out in 39.3 overs (Ankit Pratap Singh 106, Dushyant Dagar 73, Mayank Rawat 69, Nikhil Tanwar 63; Prateek Dondiyal 2/58, Abhishek Tokas 2/72).
CV: 122 all out in 20.5 overs (Abhishek Diwan 55; Rinku Chikara 5/52, Lavish Jangid 4/17).
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Match 2: In a Group D league match, Kunal Dabas’ all-round performance helped Delhi Public School, Rohini defeat Gurusharan Convent School, Paschim Vihar by 9 wickets at Bharat Nagar ground today.
Gurusharan Convent School won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they failed to materialise the opportunity and the whole team were bowled-out at a meagre score of 90. Delhi Public School’s Rohan Sharma bowled fiercely and his four-wicket haul destabilised the oppositions’ batting line-up. From the other end, Rakshit Mehta (2/9) and Kunal Dabas (2/17) took two wickets each to restrict the oppositions in 35.5 overs
Batting second, Delhi Public School chased down the target in just 15 overs by losing one wicket. Opener Aadish Goyal hit boundaries all over the ground and gave a perfect start with his 44-run knock before getting run-out. Kunal played responsibly and scored unbeaten 34 to take his team to next round of the Coca-Cola Cricket Cup 2013-14.
Kunal was adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his all-round show.
Brief Scores
GCS: 90 all out in 35.5 overs (Vimal Pandit 19; Rohan Sharma 4/12, Rakshit Mehta 2/9, Kunal Dabas 2/17).
DPS-R: 91 for 1 wkt in 15 overs (Aadish Goyal 44, Kunal Dabas 34 not out).
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Foundation for Media Professionals ( FMP) invites you to
A discussion on
Should Opinion Polls be Banned ?
21 November 2013, Thursday
Press Club of India,
1 Raisina Road, New Delhi
10.30 am to 1 pm
Speakers
S.Y. Quraishi
Ajit Shukla
Srinivasa Raghavan
Join us for Tea afterwards
Dr.S.Y Quraishi is former Chief Election Commissioner of India. He is an IAS officer of the 1971 batch and a Ph.D in Communication and Social Marketing. During his 35 long years of career in administration and management of elections in a number of states Dr. Quraishi has brought a special focus on people’s participation, voters’ education and youth involvement in the electoral process through scientific research and interventions. He has been an ardent proponent for lending strength to the grassroots level election functionaries.
Ajit Shukla is with the Center for Voting Opinion & Trends in Election research (CVOTER) a research agency conducting extensive Stakeholder research, Public perception polls, political analysis and socio‐economic research. In last sixteen years CVoter News Services covered news analysis across spectrum including 15 Union Budgets more than 100 State Elections and more than 30 international events.
T C A Srinivasa Raghavan is a senior journalist and currently Consulting Editor with Business Standard. He was earlier with the Hindu Business Line, Financial Express, Indian Express, Economic Times. Raghavan has also been a consultant to the Reserve Bank of India’s history project, advisor to the Director of ICRIER, editor of Margin at NCAER and a senior fellow of the Asian Institute of Transport. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies.
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Gauri Monga Wins the USHA Eastern India Ladies & Junior Girls Amateur Golf Championship 2013
Kolkata, November 14: Gauri Monga, returned her worst card over three days, but still managed to come up trumps to win the USHA Eastern India Ladies & Junior Girls Amateur Golf Championship 2013, which concluded at the Tollygunge Golf Club course. A former Indian Golf Union (IGU) Ladies tour winner, Gauri, who was lying third behind Gursimar Badwal and IGU Ladies Tour Order of Merit leader Gurbani Singh at the end of day two, carded a two over 72 on the final day, which eventually turned out to be enough to give her a one shot victory. This was Gauri’s second title on the IGU Ladies tour in the past one month. She had also won the USHA DGC Ladies open in Delhi last month. Currently lying fifth of the IGU ladies tour merit list, these victories are sure to move her up the rankings.
Gauri’s efforts by greatly aided by her two closest rivals on the course today. Both overnight leader Gursimar and second placed Gurbani had a horrendous day with six bogeys each. In Gurbani’s case, lack of tournament play clearly showed, as someone who at worst plays percentage golf and is known to finish strong, just could not get her putter going. She was playing after a gap of more than a month and had not participated in the two previous tournaments. Gursimar, after registering two sub-par rounds over two days quite inexplicably lost her lead, nerve and eventually the title to finish joint second alongside Gurbani. For the record, Gurbani carded a five over 75 while Gursimar returned a score of six over 76 on the final day. Seher Atwal recorded the best card of the final day, carding an even par 70 to finish seventh in the overall standings.
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Clay Craft joins hands with Tapri Tea House
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Exclusive traditional Mugs designed by Clay Craft India for Tapri customers
Mr. Rajesh Agarwal, Managing Director of Clay Craft India, says, “Tie-up with Tapri has added a feather in our clientele base. Through this platform, our designers will be able to showcase their best ideas and abilities. This will also be a right medium for us to get feedback on our products by Tapri tea lovers. We are thankful to Tapri management to give us this opportunity.”
Mr. Ankit Bohra, Director, Tapri Tea House says, “This innovative tie-up will help us to entertain our customers and it will give different experience to them. We are delighted that Clay Craft has shown interest to take an initiative to make tea sipping more joyful and creative at our tea house. Going forward, we will have different themed tea sets at our tea house and I am sure this will help us to add more tea lovers at our Tapri. ”
Clay Craft India’s esteemed corporate clients also include – Maruti Suzuki, Westside, Lifestyle, Nestle, Airtel, Vodafone, Taj Group, Hyatt Hotels, Pepsi Wipro and many more.
About Clay Craft (I) Pvt. Ltd.:
An ISO (9001:2008) certified company, Clay Craft (I) Pvt. Ltd. is India’s fastest growing manufacturer and retailer of bone china and ceramic tableware in its segment. Established in 1994, the company has emerged as Rajasthan’s leading player with over Rs. 150 croreturnover in household and hospitality segments. Company’s core competency lies in its extensive network across India. With nearly 10,000 retail counters and over 150 channel partners, the company also enjoys partnership with major retailers like Big Bazaar, Home Center, Lifestyle, Spencer, HomeShop 18 etc.
Clay Craft’s state-of-art production facility situated at Jaipur, Rajasthan, has a production capacity of 110,000 pieces per day. The main production line is tuned to handle large volumes of Bone China crockery in a variety of shapes and combinations. Starting from a range of 100 ml to 500 ml Mugs, set of Cup & Saucers, various combinations of Tea/Coffee sets, Dinnerware for six persons serving and serving for eight persons in combination of 18 piecesto 124 pieces.
In the year 2009, looking towards the growing market of plastic merchandise, company ventured into the manufacturing and retailing of plastic tableware, kitchenware and bath-ware. A new company, Crown Craft was formed, which has a production capacity of 80,000 pieces per day.
Company is headed by the co-founders Mr. Padam Agarwal and Mr. Rajesh Agarwal. Mr. Padam Agarwal handles Marketing & Finances, while Mr. Rajesh Agarwal heads the Administration & Technical aspects of the company.
Clay Craft has been awarded by FEPA Expo awards 2007, in both the Gold and Silver categories. In the same year, it was also awarded the 12th Madan Gopal Bhagat award. It also won the Screen Printing India award in 2004. Company is renowned for its superior quality products and the technological advancement of its production facility.
The company’s esteemed corporate clients include – Maruti Suzuki, Westside, Lifestyle, Nestle, Airtel, Vodafone, Taj Group, Hyatt Hotels, Pepsi Wipro and many more. Company also exports its high-end products to the UK, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Mahalaxmi races to kick-start under strict surveillance
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· RWITC initiates Whistle Blower policy
· Latest surveillance system in enclosures, stables areas etc.,
· Flap barriers door frame & hand held metal detectors at entrances
· New techniques to enhance vigilance on misuse of mobile phones during races
· Tainted jockeys will not be allowed to ride
· To raise governance and ethical practices to a new height
MUMBAI, November 14, 2013: Seeking to raise the standard of racing, the Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd (RWITC) today announced the introduction of a series of initiatives, including a Whistle Blower policy, aimed at promoting a strong culture of governance and ethics in the business of the historic club.
The Whistleblower Policy is a critical step towards bridging the gap among all stakeholders and to provide an ‘Early Warning System’ to promote a strong culture of governance and ethics in the club, said Mr. Khushroo N Dhunjibhoy, Chairman, Royal Western India Turf Club.
“For RWITC, one of our most vital assets is our reputation for ethical behaviour and fair business. Since its inception, the Club has been known to work with integrity and conscientiousness. As we start the racing season from this Sunday, the initiatives are aimed at building a framework for reporting instances of unethical conduct and auctioning suitable steps to investigate and correct fraud and misconduct. We will take all possible measures to protect the reputation of the Club and promote a culture of honesty and fair play,” Mr Dhunjibhoy explained.
He said RWITC has also decided not to entertain any tainted jockeys. “We will not allow them to ride here and in Pune,” he declared.
RWITC will also install complaint boxes at the Mahalaxmi Race Course where race goers can drop their grievances, if any, during the races.
Taking cognisance of an ongoing inquiry into an incident related to the alleged fixing of a race in February 2010, the CLUB STANDS BY its commitment to conducting business with integrity and professionalism. To fortify the whistle blowing initiative, RWITC has entered into an association with Ethics Centre, an independent entity focused on ethics and governance, the purpose of which is to provide members with an alternative communication channel outside the company structure for reporting concerns.
Ethics Centre is an avenue to bring genuine and serious issues with respect to unethical and/or improper practices to the fore in most transparent, confidential and anonymous manner. The Club will also take all necessary measures to protect every whistleblower making disclosures in good faith against an adverse personal action, victimization, retaliation or discrimination. Incidents can be reportedonwww.ethicscentre.co.in, on the toll free hotline 1800 220 256 or through Emailoncontact@ethicscentre.co.in.
In its endeavour to further tighten security and vigilance at the stable areas at the Mumbai and Pune Race Courses, RWITC is in the process of installing surveillance cameras in the stable areas. The feed from the cameras will be relayed to a control room, which will be monitored on a 24×7 basis by supervisors and operators.
A Field Response Team (FST) comprising of Nodal Security Officer and security personnel will be patrolling the stable area to keep a strict vigil and they will be in constant touch with the control room and designated officials of the Club. RFID based tags for visitors, CCTV cameras are also being installed at the entrances and enclosures at strategic locations. Flap barriers are being installed at entrances and the ticketing system is being converted into a token based one linked to flag barriers. Apart from this, door and hand held metal detectors are being installed at entrances. Wrist bands are being issued to authorized mobile phone users during races. A vigilance team, aided by advance technology, will be deployed to check unauthorized use of mobile phones these measures are being taken in the interest of owners, trainers, racing patrons and security of horses, Mr Dhunjibhoy explained.
The committee has also decided to introduce electronic voting for committee and board of appeal at the forthcoming Annual General Body Meeting to be held next month. The Club is also in the process of revamping racing rules, and amendments will be placed before the General Body of members next month.
Since its inception, the Club has been very popular amongst all stratum of the society and thus it has grown inorganically to cater to various needs of the stakeholders.
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