Miss China crowned Miss World 2012, Vanya reaches top 7
| Miss China crowned Miss World 2012, Vanya reaches top 7 |
This is the second time MissChina has been awarded the title. Last year’s Miss World Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela handed over her crown to Wen at a glittering ceremony held in Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium. The 23-year-old Wen is a music student who says she wants to become a music teacher, Chinese media reported. Wales’ Sophie Moulds was the first runner-up, while Australia’s Jessica Kahawaty was the second runner-up. Though Mishra didn’t make it beyond top seven, she did bag the titles of ‘Miss Social Media’ and ‘Beauty with a Purpose’. Her dance to the track ‘Dil cheez kya hai’ from the 1981 film “Umrao Jaan” in the semi-finals gave her a place among the top seven finalists. Mishra was being touted as one of the probable winners and was expected to bring back the title home after a gap of more than a decade. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra last won the title for Indiain 2000. During the final round, the contestants were asked ‘Why they deserved to be the next Miss World’ to which Vanya answered, “I believe that the next Miss World should be a woman with a kind heart and humility, who wherever she goes, makes people feel that she is their own.” “Somebody who carries simple values in this complex world, somebody who believes in herself. And this is what I believe I am.” |
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125th Edition of Durand Cup – 2012
1953 – The 1st time Mohun Bagan won the Durand Cup
The 125th Edition of Durand Cup – 2012 is scheduled to be held from 16th August to 2nd September 2012.
The winner of this edition of Durand Cup will be getting Rs. 10 lacs while Rs. 5 lacs will be awarded to the runners up team. The semi finalists will be getting Rs. 2.5 lacs each.
Mohun Bagan has won the tournament 16 times and they share this record with East Bengal.
Minister among ’32 dead’ in Sudan plane crash
Among the dead was Khartoum’s Guidance and Endowments Minister Ghazi Al-Saddiq. 26 people and six crew were aboard the aircraft. The plane crashed into a hill because of bad weather, killing the entire delegation. The Russia-made Antonov plane was landing in Talodi town at about 8am when an explosion was heard and the plane was destroyed. The town of Talodi, about 50 kilometres from the disputed border with South Sudan, sits on a partly-forested plain beneath craggy hills. Heavy rains have been reported in South Kordofan recently. |
Julian Assange addresses his supporters
“I ask President Obama to do the right thing, the United States must renounce its witch-hunt against WikiLeaks,” Assange said.
“The US war on whistle-blowers must end. There must be no more foolish talk about prosecuting any media organisation, be it Wikileaks or the New York Times,” the 41-year-old hacker- turned activist said.
Citing examples of alleged action in various countries against freedom of expression, Assange drew loud applause from over 200 supporters as he said, “There is unity in the oppression. There must be absolute unity and determination in the response”.
Clad in a crisp blue shirt and red tie, Assange appeared in the balcony of the embassy’s ground floor flat with nearly 100 police officers and a police helicopter above closely watching every movement.
Technically, he remained within Ecuador territory, which prevented police officers from arresting him.
Assange, an Australian national, began by thanking the people and government of Ecuador, and those in the government in the US and UK who “are still fighting for justice”.
He has been granted diplomatic asylum by Ecuador while Britain insists it is committed to extradite him to Sweden to face allegations of sex offences, and will not give him safe passage.
Assange stood beside Ecuador’s flag as several of his supporters and journalists from across the globe assembled outside the embassy, including the left-wing writer Tariq Ali.
Assange was greeted by supporters at almost every sentence. He told his supporters, many of whom had been camping overnight for days outside the embassy, “I am here today because I cannot be there with you today. But thank you for your resolve, for your generosity of spirit”.
“On Wednesday night after a threat was made on this embassy and police descended on this embassy, you came out to watch over it.”
“The US must dissolve its FBI investigation. The United States must vow that it will not seek to prosecute our staff or our supporters,” he said.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest yesterday said the Obama administration considers Assange a matter for the governments of Britain, Sweden and Ecuador to resolve.
Assange also asked the US to release Bradley Manning, charged with leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
“If Bradley Manning really did as he is accused, he is a hero, an example to us all, and one of the world’s foremost political prisoners,” he said.
Assange angered the US in 2010 when his WikiLeaks website began publishing a huge trove of American diplomatic and military secrets, including 250,000 US embassy documents that highlight the sensitive, candid and often embarrassing backroom dealings of American diplomats.
Assange said that he could hear police “storming” up through the internal fire escapes of the embassy.
He added, “If the UK did not throw away the terms of the Vienna convention it was because the world was watching and the world was watching because you were watching.”
Assange, who went into the embassy on June 19, today completed two months amidst a growing diplomatic impasse between Britain and Ecuador over his extradition to Sweden to face allegations of sexual offences.
AISF STARTED HELPLINE FOR NORTH EAST STUDENTS
All India Students Federation
National Council
4/7, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi- 110002, Telefax: 011-23283510
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August 17, 2012
AISF STARTED HELPLINE FOR NORTH EAST STUDENTS
Since yesterday news of threatening to North-East students are coming. AISF Assam State Secretary Praffulla Gogoi spoke to General Secretary of AISF through telephone and demanded help for North East Students those are studying outside north east. It is seen that since last few days the students, youth and persons belonging to north east regions and who are living in other states particularly Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh are threatened by the antisocial elements. The roomers are also spreaded very fastly due to which the students form north east are afraid. Some of them have left for their home state and many are preparing to leave. This is harmful for the integrity and harmony of the country, this is against the fundamental rights of the citizens, this is an attack on the people of north east who are peacefully living in other regions of the country. All India Students Federation ( AISF) condemns the threating and appeal all the north east students studying in different parts of the country not to leave their respective educational premises and regions. In case they receive any threat they can immediately contact to local AISF activist. The name, phone numbers of the AISF activist is enclosed herewith for assistance. AISF national council once again appeal to all north east students to seek help of AISF and not to leave the campus and not to believe in roomers. We also appeal to the students of different cast, religion to maintain peace and harmony. Let not the politicians and communal castist forces to divide the student community.
Contact number of Mr. Amit Kumar, State Secretary, AISF Delhi- 9013720988, Mr. Durgesh Tripathi, State President, AISF Delhi- Mob: 9868492486, Mr. Rajendra Rajawal state Secretary Karnataka, AISF- 9449380975.
With Greetings,
Yours Comradely,
(PARAMJIT DHABAN) (ABHAY TAKSAL)
President General Secretary
Mob: 09417105535 Mob: 09850009665
09592900748, 09823980665 09015861402 09013518041
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BANGALORE IT.BIZ 2012
The 15th edition of the event will be held from 17th to 19th October, 2012 at the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization’s Trade Centre at Whitefield, Bangalore.
The function to formally launch the Govt of Karnataka’s flagship ICT/ITES annual event, the IT.Biz 2012 organized in collaboration with STPI and the Industry, was attended by Shri I S N Prasad (IAS), Principal Secretary, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka. Sri Onkar Rai, Director General-STPI, Sri Anup Pujari, IAS, Director General-Foreign Trade, Government of India and Sri Parthasarathy, Director, STPI-Bangalore & Chennai. Sri Prasad said that Karnataka has been a preferred destination for investment and business from industries in the ICT and allied sectors. Many companies in the ICT and related sectors from different parts of the Country have chosen to set up operations in Karnataka mainly owing to the pro-active role of the successive Governments, excellent human resources and salubrious climate. The IT.Biz event has been one of the primary initiatives of the Karnataka State Government, in collaboration with the stake-holders, to support and enhance the development of the ICT Sector to further the country’s premier position Globally.
Bangalore IT.Biz 2012 focuses on identifying talent among the future entrepreneurs and partnering with various stakeholders in the areas of R & D, new product development, ESDM, AVGC etc. Shri Prasad added, “With emphasis on Innovation, be it setting up R & D units or outsourcing, companies in the Sector have tremendous growth potential in Karnataka. The theme – “Future of ICT – India’s Big Shift To Innovation”, Bangalore IT.biz 2012 has been evolved in consultation with the stakeholders to encourage participation from different segments viz. ICT, ITES, ESDM, Animation, Gaming etc.
The Bangalore IT.biz 2012 Conference sessions are poised to provide meaningful knowledge exchange platforms to develop a comprehensive perspective of the critical technical, business and policy issues facing the ICT industry .
In an effort to make the event more pro-active, this year its composition will have a special Launch Galleria where entrepreneurs will get the perfect platform to launch their product / service during the festive season and give it a worthy introduction to the market.
For the rich talent pool in the state of Karnataka, this year’s Bangalore IT.biz will pilot the “ ImpressIT “ , a platform for young engineering students in the State to bring forward their ideas and their relevance in today’s world, in the space of IT solutions and showcase the same to academicians and industry practitioners, under the aegis of the Department of IT / BT and SAP.
The YESSS forum meant for Startups with business ideas who are looking for partnerships, collaboration, investment and mentoring will also provide opportunities for innovative ideas to blossom into a complete growth plan, in the presence of IT Veterans and Investors. YESSS Forum is a must attend for Investors and Companies looking for innovative products and technologies.
The event will also feature the IT Excellence Awards to felicitate and recognize Creativity, Hard Work and Out of the Box Thinking. The prestigious IT Export Awards, Exhibitor Awards and Awards by Industry Associations will be presented.
Leveraging on the technological advancements in the era of communication, this year the IT.biz will feature interlinx, a powerful internet platform which will be the event’s own online networking tool for delegates and exhibitors to maximise partnering opportunities with the ICT Community for Business and is ideal for facilitating Buyer-Seller Meets and One-on-One Meetings with prospective partners. This tool will enable the users to arrange many meetings over a span of three days at one location- Bangalore IT.biz 2012.
Another important addition to this year’s Bangalore IT.biz is a conference track on smart phones. This focused track will cover the era of mobility and the development of Mobile Applications across platforms. It is designed for developers to discuss technical insights in these platforms and the pros and cons of the envisioned strategies for the future.
To present and promote their products and services, this year the event will have exclusive ‘demo stations’ which will allow entrepreneurs to spread awareness and knowledge about their product / services.
The event will have a tradeshow featuring the ICT and ITES sectors.
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