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At high-level meeting, Ban puts forward recommendations to 'make migration work' The General Assembly High-level Dialogue on Migration and Development opened today in New York with a call from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to implement measures that protect the rights of millions of migrants as well as recognize their contributions to society. “It is our collective responsibility to make migration work for the benefit of migrants and countries alike,” Mr. Ban told the High-level meeting. “We owe this to the millions of migrants who, through their courage, vitality and dreams, help make our societies more prosperous, resilient and diverse.” Indeed, the UN chief said, one need look no further than this morning's headlines – reporting that scores of African migrants may have been killed or gone missing when their boat capsized off the coast of Italy – to see the great importance of this dialogue. “I offer my deep condolences and hope that we all take this as another spur to action.” The two-day Dialogue seeks to identify concrete measures to strengthen cooperation and enhance the benefits of international migration for migrants and countries, while reducing its negative implications. The event will feature presentations by Member States and a slate of panel discussions on specific issues such as the links between migration and sustainable development, and labour mobility and its impact on development.
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Average Doesn't Mean Secure As Scott H Young says that the common self-help dichotomy is the safe and mediocre path versus the risky and virtuous one. Entrepreneurship is risky, but it's also more satisfying than being a widget producer. This dichotomy is false. Often the best option is actually the least risky over a period of time. Take this online business. I didn't pay any start-up costs, so if it flopped, I would only lose a bit of my time. My income stream is split through multiple different sources (and I have the option of easily pursuing new ones), so I'm diversified if one stream dries up. Finally the intangible assets I've built up in terms of skills and connections mean that, even if the worst case were to happen, I could use those skills to earn revenues elsewhere. I'm not arguing that you should pursue an online business because it isn't risky. You should do what you're passionate about. However, I reject the argument that because I'm taking an unconventional approach to income generation, I'm at a bigger risk. Conventional wisdom is a shortcut from actual thinking. When you rely on the majority to give you career, diet and spiritual advice you avoid thinking about these issues for yourself. Often when you peel off the covering, and start to understand the systems behind it, you can come up with more satisfying and less risky solutions to your problems. When you peel off the outer layer from your career, you see that a job isn't just working for money, it's building skills that provide value in exchange for money. That's why programs designed to give people jobs, but don't provide value are insane. It's also why, if you don't produce value at your job, you are in a far riskier position than any entrepreneur. Peeling off the layers to your diet and you'll see that, while people have been omnivorous throughout their evolution, few societies have consumed the same volume of meat as people do today and none ate as much processed foods. Look closely and it makes more sense for meat to be a side-dish than the main course. Personal development, far from being a risky choice, is probably one of the safest. You can always lose your job, but only rarely can you lose your skills. Businesses can die, but the lessons learned from failed ventures make future businesses stronger.
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India-Africa $90 bn trade target by 2015 achievable: Anand Sharma
NEW DELHI: The recently revised India-Africa bilateral trade target of $90 billion by 2015 is modest and achievable, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said here. He was addressing the third meeting of India-Africa Trade Ministers in Johannesburg, which he co-chaired with South Africa's Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies, a commerce ministry release here said. The meeting was attended by Chairperson of African Union Commission Nkosazana Dlamini
Zuma and 11 trade ministers from Africa, representatives of New Partnership for Africa`s Development (NEPAD), and regional economic communities like Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) and Southern African Development Community (SADC), the statement added. Sharma said that the economic engagement has been a buoyant one as investments from India to Africa has crossed $50 billion in the last decade, while current trade has crossed $70 billion. Earlier, Sharma in a bilateral meeting with Davies urged for an early conclusion of the IndiaSouthern African Customs Union (SACU) Preferential Trade Agreement negotiations, the statement said.
Newly formed body writes to Sonia Gandhi HYDERABAD: A newly floated organisation Telangana Muslim Forum has written a letter to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi seeking her intervention to preserve the historical, political and cultural nature of Hyderabad as the state moves towards bifurcation. The letter that was sent recently pointed out that though the city has a distinct Deccani character, the Muslim population has not been consulted on the city's future. Convener of Telangana Muslim Forum Syed Rafi, a Telugu filmmaker, said that Hyderabad has historically been the
cultural hub of Telangana people, especially the Muslims. "Things have changed with time. The people, especially the Muslims, lament the assault on syncretic Deccani tahzeeb and destruction of monuments. In the context of de-merger of AP and emergence of Telangana state the Muslim community is hoping that the best of the past will come back paving way for an economically more developed, cohesive, harmonious and culturally vibrant Telangana," he said.tnn Rafi said that there should be no compromise on the status of Hyderabad and it should be retained as the capital of Telangana. "Making any change in the status of Hyderabad would negatively affect the identity of entire Telangana," he added.
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CM Shri Chouhan inaugurates, lays foundations stones for 19 works at Barwani
Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 19 works costing Rs. 10 crore 34 lakh 25 thousand during his visit to Barwani district today. He inaugurated 6 works costing Rs. 5 crore 64 lakh 85 thousand and laid foundation stones for 13 works costing Rs. 4 crore 69 lakh 40 thousand. At a function at district headquarters, Chief Minister Shri Chouhan inaugurated tribal boys hostel costing Rs. 95 lakh at village Piprani, Rs. 30 lakh Home Guard administrative
building at Barwani, Rs. 111 lakh culvert at Barwani city, 128 IHSDC houses costing Rs. 2 crore 60 lakh 33 thousand at Pansemal town and high school buildings costing Rs. 34 lakh 26 thousand each at villages Sajwani and Koyediya. Similarly, Shri Chouhan also laid foundation stone for Rs. 24 lakh 70 thousand Home Guard training barrack at Barwani, Rs. 45 lakh 90 thousand garden boundary wall and Rs. 49 lakh 83 thousand retaining wall at Bhilatdev hillock at village Nangalwadi, Rs. 30 lakh one thousand retaining wall at Badi Bijasen Mata at village Bijasen, Rs. 74 lakh 77 thousand stadium compound wall and track field on the premises of girls sports complex at Niwali, Rs. 104 lakh 33 thousand road from village Nandgaon to Ralamandal and public services centres costing Rs. 19 lakh 98 thousand each at district's 7 development block headquarters.
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Gandhi caps back in demand HUBLI: The Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangh of Bengeri in Hubli has its hands full these days: making Gandhi caps. These caps, a symbol of Mahatma Gandhi during the fight for freedom, gradually began to lose their popularity over the years due to changing times. And remained as a symbol of politicians and Gandhians. But today educational institutions and NGOs are going back to the old tradition of wearing Gandhi cap. As there is huge demand for these caps, the sangh, also known for the production of national flag in the country, is busy in making them. Raghavendra Mutalik Desai, manager of the samyukta sangh, said that the cap saw revival after Anna Hazare's movement. He said people came to know of the importance of Gandhi cap and it almost became mandatory for everyone to wear them. This led to the rise in the demand for Gandhi caps as schools and colleges were coming forward to purchase the caps in bulk. "Compared to last year, this year we have received bulk orders for Gandhi caps in view of Gandhi Jayanti. We are receiving enquiries not only from various districts in the state, but also from neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Goa,'' he said. According to sources, the sangh manufactures around 40,000 Gandhi caps per year, the highest in the last one decade after independence. Earlier the sangh would make about 12,000 caps.
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Anil Kapoor: 24 is the right thing for television Anil Kapoor would be beginning his new innings as an actor, what with his '24' premiering on television. It is also pretty much expected that when a television series like this arrives in India, after an immensely successful worldwide run for a decade, it has to at least equal, if not surpass the kind of quality and content that the international version had to offer. "Yes of course, and that is the reason why I involved Rensil D'Silva and Abhinav Deo along with Colors channel. '24' deserved nothing but the best," says Anil Kapoor who would be enacting the part of central protagonist Jai Singh Rathod in the series. One wonders if groundwork of bringing the series to India started back then in time when he appeared as an actor in Season 8 of Kiefer Sutherland's '24'. "After a few episodes itself I realised that since the entire content and material along with the performances were so great that bringing it to Indian television would be the right thing to do," says Anil Kapoor, "If you look at its scale, it is as good as that of a film. I instinctively felt that I had to do this. That's why the moment I finished Season 8, I worked with Howard Gordon, the creator of '24', who helped me connect with the other stakeholders. It progressed quite well post that." One hopes there is good progress amongst Indian audience as well when '24' arrives on the small screen.
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Need to stop misuse of social Social media responses can help invent new disease control measures: Study media: Hemant Soren N E W DELHI: Jharkhand C h i e f Minister H e m a n t S o r e n M o n d a y advocated the framing of a policy which could stop misuse of social media. "The central government should formulate a policy which will keep track of and prevent misuse of social media. The policy should be framed keeping in mind democratic rights," Soren told a meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC) here. "We have to be alert and ensure that youth do not go astray with the misuse of social media," the Jharkhand chief minister said. "The central government should use the different mediums to develop harmony among different communities and regions," he said, stressing the need for a sympathetic attitude towards Jharkhand by the central government, and consideration for the state's constraints.
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WASHINGTON: Responses on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can help to find vital clues to control infectious diseases and in developing new control measures, a new study has revealed. According to researchers Chris Bauch, from University of Waterloo and co-author Alison Galvani from Yale University, biological spread of diseased is intertwined with how society responds to those contagions. Bauch said that social media and other data sources can be tapped for insights into how people will react when faced with a new disease control measure or the threat of infectious disease. He said that with mathematical models made out of the responses, researchers can observe how social contagion networks interact with better-known biological contagion networks. The study found that like disease, ideas, sentiments and information can also be contagious and Bauch said that predictive modelling isn't perfect, but can help gauge how people will respond to disease control measures.
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Exotic Experience of Dubai and its Cosmopolitan Culture I started my journey with a vision of common man. Just to move and see the city, its culture, tradition and people there in Dubai. How the people there o u t s i d e international boundaries live and spend their life other than us. The feeling of entering into gulf is a bit different and exciting. The moment i landed i found it's a blend of hi-tech, lavishing and marvelous scenario with helping people around. I was welcomed by Hindi language at airport which gives me homely touch. Beautiful Architecture, huge buildings and branded cars overwhelmed me in first impression. Dubai is fully commercial city with a lot of potential in it. It is hub for business and market. Full of potential in education, strong market for computer education, IT literacy, and International certification and play school as well.
IIML is looking forward for its international associates there to expand, IT, Management and primary level students through play school. “What a wonderful world! Get wrapped in Dubai and one would serve with trap in pleasing entangled”. A more accurate description is that Dubai is highly economically advanced. It is not only the world's largest international career option but the World's best designated place for business growth. Blogged by: Dr. Monica Nagori
Youth Must Hone Their Skills on What They Like Most- Aaron Kidd
Kolkata gears up to fulfil wishes, celebrate the spirit of giving KOLKATA: Just a week ahead of Durga Puja, the city is all set to celebrate another weeklong carnival, starting October 2. As the Joy of Giving Week programme - India's very own festival of giving - kicks off on Wednesday, joy and happiness will transcend all social and economic barriers and those lesser fortunate will have a time of their lifetime. Be it a sunset cruise down the Hooghly river, screening of some iconic films, a heritage walk or health check-ups, each day will turn out to be special over the next one week and the smile on faces of underprivilegedchildren will turn broader, promises the organizers.The Joy of Giving Week is not an organization or an NGO, it is a nationwide 'giving festival' to promote philanthropy. Last year, 15 lakh individuals - from auto-drivers to CEOs, school children and celebrities - participated in 70 cities across India and raised lakhs in donations.This year, a team of dedicated volunteers has got together to make the festival a grand one in the city of joy. Several city-based organizations have readily opened their doors to this unique initiative for street children.The Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation, for instance, has waived the entry fee to Eco Park for groups of children while city-based adventure sports company Adventure Zone will introduce the children to kayaking, zorbing, archery and other fun activities in the park. Even the state government has promised to lend support to the initiative.Also, several NGOs are putting up "Wish Trees" in lobbies of corporate offices, hotels, schools and clubs to encourage employees, members, students and visitors to grant them their wishes - such as 'Pooja, 5, needs schoolbag worth Rs 150' - tagged to the tree. By the end of the week, their wishes will be fulfilled. On October 4, a "giving chain" will be formed at Rabindra Sarobar to collect unused medicines for a rural health NGO and will join a "trash mob" formed by Garbage Free India volunteers to clean up the slums.
Our mind is full of creative thinking right from birth to the last breath. Human mind never stop thinking about things around it. Creativity along with in depth thinking prompts you to do different things from someone and that’s what is all about your nature and skills. One has to listen this vibes of creativity no matter what people think of it. Pursuing that very vibes would someday make you perfect and skilled professional what you really had desired for. You must
hone their skills on what they like most. These spontaneous thoughts were expressed by Mosaic Artist from Sydney (Australia) Aaron Kidd. Mr. Kidd was in short visit of India along with his mother Ms. Anne Godfrey, the spiritual guru of Agnihotra.Mr. Aaron has been a cheerful artist since his childhood and he took formal education in Arts faculty in Sydney. He has been gifted by mosaic art with numerous creative qualities. He visited Spain, United Sated Australia and other European Countries to motivate people of the same mind. Softspoken and energetic personality of Mr. Kidd is full of enthusiasm in promoting mosaic art ranging from interior to outer space like gardens and colosseum and lawn decoration. His style and creativity expressed through color combination, form of geometrical shapes that all convey the single message of soothing and subtle zenith.
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Foreign ministers from around world stress UN's vital role for peace, development
As the General Assembly's annual General Debate draws to a close, foreign ministers from around the world took the podium today to underscore the United Nations' prime role in ensuring global peace and setting the agenda for a major new push to eliminate poverty and under-development. “The United Nations remains the irreplaceable framework for coordinating and managing world affairs,” Guinean Foreign Minister Lounceny Fall said, summarizing the views of most of the 193 countries whose leaders have addressed the 68th Assembly's Debate since it began on 24 September. The Debate is set to wrap up tomorrow. Citing conflicts that have over the years affected his continent, from Sierra Leone and Liberia to Burundi and most recently Mali and Guinea Bissau, he
called on the UN and other international organizations not to flag in its support for all those States which have suffered from warns and instability. “The international community has a duty to support them, not to abandon them,” he declared. From the other side of the world, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario of the Philippines stressed the importance of this year's theme – “The Post 2015 Development Agenda: Setting the Stage!” – which aims to draw up an ambitious long-term sustainable development programme to succeed the current Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) cycle in the war on poverty and its associated ills.. “As we set the stage for the Post2015 framework, let us reaffirm the very raison d'etre of the United Nations: which is to accord every person the opportunity at a life that is secure, progressive and dignified,” he said. He noted that the he Philippines was one of 66 countries chosen by the UN to conduct open, inclusive and transparent consultations with a broad range of stakeholders aimed at generating perspectives on how the post-2015 development agenda framework should look.
Teacher-hiring plan dropped
RANCHI: Recruitment of teachers at upgraded high schools in the city will be delayed for a year after the government's hiring plan was cancelled for now. There was a plan to recruit 7,392 teachers - mainly in six subjects, Hindi, English, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and social science - on contract for 1,232 upgraded high schools, the proposal for which was passed during President's Rule in the state. But the proposal was passed with a number of clauses, which made the recruitment policy so difficult that the department planned to drop the project. "One of the major clauses was to take
approval from IAS officers, NGOs, teachers and DSEs before recruiting any one which would have been really difficult and time taking. The finance department also raised questions regarding the programme and monitoring of funds for the programme," said secondary education director Ehate Shyamul Haq. "The plan was to recruit teachers on the pattern of central schools. The recruitment was to be made in six subjects - Hindi, English, b i o l o g y, p h y s i c s , c h e m i s t r y, mathematics, and social science. According to the proposal, two teachers of every subject was supposed to be recruited in every school," Haq said
Alma encourages blind school students of Baramulla (J&K)
J&K: The only Blind School in the entire north Kashmir established by Haji Muhammad Yousuf Khan, a resident of Vezar Wagoora. The institute is imparting education in Braille system has brought a new hope of life for these kind of kids. The blind school at Dewanbagh Baramulla affiliated with the Northern Federation of Blind Kashmir and now under BOSE up to primary standard, the teaching staff employed in the institute are trained in Braille system of education. Alma has
encouraged blind school through philanthropic cause. The founder of this school Haji Mohammad Yousuf worked hard and after four years of his survey from 2008-2012, he identified 357 blind people in the age group of 20-40 and 35 kids in the age group of 7-14. “ i register all of them with the social welfare department to get benefits from the centrally sponsored schemes and started a blind school for 35 kids in the age group of 7-14”. Reported By: Sofi Ghulam Nabi & Falak
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Recognition for Kolkata scientists
KOLKATA: It's time for Bengal to feel proud. Two of its boys have won the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for engineering sciences this year - the highest award for science in the country. One of these boys - Bikramjit Basu - has unfortunately chosen to leave the state to live his professional life in Bangalore. Suman Chakraborty, the other recipient, however, continues to live and teach here. Interestingly, the duo has jointly won the prize for using nano-technology for the benefit of human health. While Chakraborty is a faculty member of IIT Kharagpur's mechanical engineering department, Bikramjit Basu teaches at IISc Bangalore. Chakraborty has won the award for being a pioneer in the field of
microfluidics (flow of fluids through tiny channels). In layman's term, his scientific discovery, christened microfluidics, proves that under certain conditions rough surfaces of tiny channels can help in transmitting fluid instead of creating resistance. The application areas on which Chakraborty is working at present range from cooling of electronic chips and energy conversion by nanotechnology on one side and developing low-cost diagnostic and therapeutic tools for medical applications on the other. With the aid of his fundamental scientific discoveries, he has designed painless microneedles for blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery. The jury was further impressed by his contributions to lowcost medical diagnostics that is expected to revolutionize rapid, portable, accurate and inexpensive medical diagnostics. "The fact that healthcare in this country is beyond the means of a large number of people is one of our worst problems. So I have been working for years to make diagnostics affordable to my people, which is the first step to healthcare revolution.
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