ISSUE NO. 65 | DECEMBER 2013
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Flash B a c k This month
years back The Vision & Mission Workshop @ North Point, Khandala was organised in the month of Oct 2008. A Brainstorming for more than 25 Hours in a span of 2 days about Brand Idea for Rohan Group was conducted. All the Directors of the Group with key people participated in the deliberations. Few Questions were posed in the deliberations: What’s the obvious truth your brand owns? Therefore, what business are you really in? So, at whom should your brand be aimed? If the brand were a person, what characteristics would befriend that mindset? The answers factors emerged out of the discussions were as follows: The obvious truth Construction- Indians are surprised by people who keep their commitment Therefore, what business is Rohan really in? “Commitment that Surprises” The brand aims at- Those who are convinced that most people don’t keep their commitments If the brand were a person, the characteristics would befriend that mindset are- Determined yet Caring; Meticulous yet Creative; Simplicity not Flamboyance; Punctual yet inventive about delivering
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PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH Dhanraj Pillay
Born
: 16 July 1968 in Pune
Occupation
: Founder, Kirloskar Group
Playing Position : Forward
Dhanraj Pillai is a jewel in the crown for not just Pune, but to the whole of the country. This hockey player, has represented various clubs like Indian Gymkhana, HC Lyon, Selangor HA, HTC Stuttgart Kickers, Bank Simpanan Nasional HC, Arthur Andersen HC, Singapore Hockey Federation, Maratha Warriors and is currently associated with Karnataka Lions. This field hockey player and former captain of the Indian hockey, is currently the manager of the Indian Hockey team. Also he is a member of the adhoc committee of Indian Hockey Federation, formed after the suspension of Kanwar Pal Singh Gill. PERSONAL LIFE Dhanraj Pillay was born at Khadki near Pune in Maharashtra. He is the fourth son of Tamil parents Nagalingam Pillay and Andalamma. As a bachelor, he lived in Powai, Mumbai, while his parents continued to live in Khadki. EARLY LIFE Pillay spent his youth in the Ordnance Factory staff colony where his father was a grounds man. Playing on the soft, muddy surface of the OFK ground with his brothers and friends from the colony, he learnt his skills with broken sticks and discarded hockey balls, imitating the style of legendary forward and idol, Mohammed Shahid. His mother, whom he gives all the credit for his success, encouraged all her five sons to play hockey despite leading a hand-to-mouth existence. Dhanraj moved to Mumbai in the mid-eighties to join his elder brother Ramesh, who was playing for RCF in the Mumbai League. Ramesh had already played for India in international matches and his guidance helped Dhanraj develop as a potent, speedy striker. He then moved over to Mahindra & Mahindra where he was tutored by the then Indian coach, Joaquim Carvalho. DEBUT Dhanraj Pillay's debut in international hockey was in 1989 when he represented the Nation in the Allwyn Asia Cup in New Delhi.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER Dhanraj Pillay, whose career spanned from December 1989 to August 2004, played 339 international matches. The Indian Hockey Federation did not keep official statistics for the goals scored. There is no credible information on the number of International goals scored by Dhanraj. He scored around 170 goals in his career, according to him as well as leading staticians in the world. He is the only player to have played in four Olympics (1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004), four World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002), four Champions Trophies (1995, 1996, 2002, and 2003), and four Asian Games (1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002). India won the Asian Games (1998) and Asia Cup (2003) under his captaincy. He was also the highest goal scorer in the Bangkok Asian Games and was the only Indian player to figure in the World Eleven side during the 1994 World Cup at Sydney. AWARDS He is the recipient of India's highest sporting honor, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for the year 1999-2000. He was awarded the Padma Shri, a civilian award in 2000. He was the winning captain of the victorious Asian Games 2002 hockey team. He was awarded the player of the tournament award in the 2002 Champions trophy held at Cologne, Germany. Pillay is currently involved in trying to start a hockey academy at Mumbai. To raise funds for his academy he is heading a drive to collect empty plastic printer cartridges in Mumbai and sell them to a European recycling firm. BIOGRAPHY A biography titled "Forgive Me Amma (Mother)" has been released. Journalist Sundeep Mishra, who had tracked his career spanning almost three decades, has written the book.
PIONEERS IN CIVIL ENGINEER
NAME - KUDITIPUDI SRIRAMAKRISHNAIAH Born - March 3, 1926 in Betapudi, Guntur district Died - March 20, 2002
K. Sriramakrishnaiah was an irrigation engineer who was actively associated in most of the irrigation projects of Andhra Pradesh for 34 years before retirement from the state government service in the year 1983. Services In recognition of his capabilities, he was later appointed as “Officer on special duty” during the period 1984 to 1990, for executing the Telugu Ganga project. He also served as ‘Adviser on irrigation projects’ to government of Andhra Pradesh (1989), environmental appraisal committee member (1990 – 92) of Government of India, ‘Krishna, Godavari and Penna delta’s drainage board’ chairman (1995 – 97) and state planning commission member (1997 – till his death). During the 1990s, he devoted most of the time in advising his peers and educating the people on the irrigation and drinking water projects. During the 1970s, he actively participated in the activities of Krishna and Godavari river water disputes tribunals representing the state of Andhra Pradesh. He authored many essays in both Telugu and English and the following books in English • The story of Penna basin • Drought – Rayalaseema • Utilization of Godavari water by lift • Irrigation in ancient India. • Exploitation of ground water in Rayalaseema • Comprehensive master plan for drainage in coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh, Recognition In recognition of his services, he was honored with ‘National hydrology award’ in 1987 by National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee and ‘Honorary Doctorate’ in 1989 by Sri Venkateswara University. After his death, the Penna Ahobilam balancing reservoir was renamed in his honor as ‘Dr. K. Sriramakrishnaiah Penna Ahobilam balancing reservoir’. Statues of him have been placed Anantapur city and on the banks of Brahmamgari Mattham reservoir in Kadapa district. Memorial Trust The Dr. K. Sriramakrishnaiah Memorial Service Trust was formed in the year 2002. The trust conducts educational and awareness enhancement programs every year and publishes many Telugu books on irrigation topics. His birthday (3rd March) is celebrated every year as Irrigation Day in Andhra Pradesh.
NEWS FROM SITE
BKT Bhuj, Quiz competition on quality was conducted at site. Total 14 employees participated in the quiz. Awards were distributed to the top three performers.
Bhoomipoojan of Bajaj Auto Ltd, Waluj
AN ADDED SMILE... Gifts distribution to children at our labor colony this Diwali- Nov’ 13!!! Gifts donated by team Rohan were collected and segregated to give to children @ labor colony, by Rohan team members. Gifts distributed to all age group children of our the labor colony All children happily accepted their token of gifts. Gifts were segregated based on the personal and in common use. Common level gifts were those, which teachers kept in the school so that kids can play in common at the school.
SAFETY CORNER
HUL Khamgaon Weekly Safety meeting was conducted at site.
BKT, Bhuj Safety training at Bhuj.
Inbisco, Sanand Safety First Aid training was conducted at Inbisco.
amohZ HATS OFF TO ALL THE TRAINERS CONGRATULATION TO ALL THE TRAINEES!!! TRAINING CONDUCETED IN NOV 2013 TOTAL TRAINING –31 Site that imparted Training –ACG Pithampur, BKY Bhuj, Hindalco Carbon, Hindustan Coaca-Cola, Inbisco, John Deere, Pune Office, SDDL, Bangalore Office, Mithila, RE Office. Internal Faculty –Anil C Anthony, Kalindi kale, Dometti Apparao, Intekhab Alam, Dwivedi Shashindrakumar, Khan Mohammad Ayub, MD Faizal Alam, Mistri Pintoo, Nourenj paul Karu, Jhallu Pal, Puroshottam Prasad Sing, Rajoo Kumar, Sandeep Sawant, C.L. Shinde, Shivchandra Sing, Ranjankumar Sing, Vijaya Desai Participation – Almost 200 Man Hours Training – 260
ACG, Pithampur
BKT, Bhuj
Coca Cola, Bidadi
Colgate, Sanand
Hindalco, Singroli
Inbisco, Sanand
Mithila, Pune
SDDL, Baramati
ARCHITECTURAL WONDER Name Status Type Architectural style Location Construction Started Completed Opening Cost Owner Antenna Spire Roof Top Floor Lift/Elevators Architect Developer Main Contractor Website
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Tokyo Skytree Complete Broadcast, restaurant & observation tower. Metamodern. Sumida, Tokyo, Japan 14th July, 2008 29th Feb, 2012 22th May 2012 65 billion JPY (806 million USD Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd 634.0 m (2,080 ft) 495.0 m (1,624 ft) 451.2 m (1,480 ft) 13 Nikken Sekkei Tobu Railway Obayashi Corp. www.tokyo-skytree.jp/english/
Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 metres (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after Burj Khalifa (829.8 m/2,722 ft). Led by Tobu Railway and a group of six terrestrial broadcasters headed by NHK, the tower project forms the centrepiece of a large commercial development equidistant from Tokyo Skytree and Oshiage train stations, 7 km (4.3 mi) north-east of Tokyo station. One of its main purposes is to relay television and radio broadcast signals; Tokyo's current facility, Tokyo Tower with a height of 333 m (1,093 ft), no longer gives complete digital terrestrial television broadcasting coverage because it is surrounded by many high-rise buildings. The project was completed on 29 February 2012, with the tower opening to the public on 22 May 2012. Design The design was published on 24 November 2006, based on the following three concepts: • Fusion of futuristic design and the traditional beauty of Japan, • Catalyst for revitalization of the city, • Contribution to disaster prevention – "Safety and Security". The base of the tower has a structure similar to a tripod; from a height of about 350 m (1,150 ft) and above, the tower's structure is cylindrical to offer panoramic views of the river and the city. There are observatories at 350 m (1,150 ft), with a capacity of up to 2000 people, and 450 m (1,480 ft), with a capacity of 900 people. The upper observatory features a spiral, glass-covered skywalk in which visitors ascend the last 5 meters to the highest point at the upper platform. A section of glass flooring gives visitors a direct downward view of the streets below. Earthquake resistance The tower has seismic proofing, including a central shaft made of reinforced concrete. The main internal pillar is attached to the outer tower structure 125 meters (410 ft) above ground. From there until 375 meters (1,230 ft) the pillar is attached to the tower frame with oil dampers, which act as cushions during an earthquake. According to the designers, the dampers can absorb 50 percent of the energy from an earthquake.
TOP TURMERIC BENEFITS FOR SKIN AND HAIR
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Anti Bacterial Agent: Turmeric has been used for generations as an antibacterial agent. Turmeric paste is still used to heal small cuts and burns. Turmeric heals wounds and helps to keep bacterial infections at bay. Anti Aging: Turmeric provides a great relief to aging skin. Haldi paste and haldi powder, for many years, have been a part of the beauty regimen. Even today brides and grooms celebrate ‘haldi’ as a ceremony where haldi paste is applied over their faces and body. Haldi powder or paste if mixed with equal amounts of besan and raw milk makes a great exfoliate and makes skin glow. Use this pack before bathing. Apply the pack generously over the face and body and then wait till it dries of. Then bathe without using any soap or body wash. For the face, you should scrub in circular motion. Facial Hair Control: If applied daily, it has been seen that turmeric helps to slow the growth of facial hair which is a problem faced by many women. One needs to apply haldi daily over a period of time to see the difference. Improves Skin’s Elasticity: Haldi helps to keep the skin looking young and fresh. As it contains many antioxidants, it is great for aging skin. It helps stimulate new cell growth and help keep the skin’s elasticity intact. Lighten Pigmentation:If you have pigmentation and discoloration then using turmeric will surely help. Turmeric is said to lighten pigmentation and even out skin tone. This is the reason why many natural skin care brands use haldi as an active ingredient.
TO ROHAN FAMILY • Pradip Tambe • Gaurav Udapure • Shaikh Ahemad
HUMOR CORNER Right person in right chair?!! Put around 100 bricks in some particular order in a closed room with an open window. Then send 2-3 candidates into the room and close it from outside. Leave them alone and come back after 6 hours, and then analyze the situation If they are counting and recounting the number of bricks-- PUT THEM IN THE ACCOUNTS DEPT. If they have messed up the whole place with the bricks-- PUT THEM IN ENGINEERING. If they are arranging the bricks in some other order-- PUT THEM IN PLANNING. If they are throwing the bricks at each other– PUT THEM IN OPERATIONS. If they are sleeping--PUT THEM IN SECURITY. If they have broken the bricks into pieces-- PUT THEM IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. If they are sitting idle-- PUT THEM IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT. If they have thrown the bricks out of the window--PUT THEM IN THE MATERIALS DEPT. If they have already left for the day– PUT THEM IN MARKETING. AND last but not least.... If they are talking to each other and not a brick has moved--PUT THEM IN TOP MANAGEMENT
FESTIVAL OF THE MONTH
16th Dec
– Datta Jayanti
25th Dec
– Charismas
Datta Jayanti Datta Jayanti, also known as Dattatreya Jayanti, is a Hindu holy day, commemorating the birth day celebration of the Hindu god Dattatreya (Datta), a combined form of the Hindu male divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Margashirsha (Agrahayana) month according to the Hindu Calendar (December/January) throughout the country, and in particular in Maharashtra. On Datta Jayanti, people take bath early in the morning in holy rivers or streams, and observe fast. A puja of Dattatreya is performed with flowers, incense, lamps and camphor. Devotees mediate on his image and pray to Dattatreya with a vow to follow in his footsteps. They remember Dattatreya's work and read the sacred books Avadhuta Gita and Jivanmukta Gita, which contain the god's discourse. Other sacred texts like the Datta Prabodh (1860) by Kavadi Baba and the Datta Mahatmya by Param Pujya Vasudevananda Saraswati (Tembe Swami Maharaj), both of which are based on Dattatreya's life, as well as the Guru-charita based on the life of Narasimha Saraswati (1378−1458), considered an avatar of Dattatreya, are read by devotees. Bhajans are also sung on this day. Datta Jayanti is celebrated with much fanfare in the god's temples. The temples dedicated to Dattatreya are located throughout India, the most important places of his worship are in Maharashtra and Gujarat like Gangapur near Solapur, Narasimha Wadi in the Kolhapur district, Audumbar in Sangli district and Girnar in Saurashtra.Some temples host an annual 7-day festival in honour of the deity in this period. Christmas Is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed holiday, celebrated generally on December by millions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it closes the Advent season and initiates the twelve days of Christmastide, which ends after the twelfth night.
WEDDING BELLS • Mr. Ambarish Gaud ( Executive – Accounts) & Shweta • Mr. Surendra Dhiman ( Sr.Executive – HR & IR ) & Soniya • We wish the couples very Happy Married life •
Mr. Ganesh Bhalerao (Assistant – Purchase) blessed with a baby boy on 17/11/2013
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Khadse Bharat, Yadav Prakash, Shendage Kashinath, Shri Prakash A, Telavekar Ajit, Soni Santosh Kumar, Nath Mrinmoy, Todkar Kaluram, Chandanshive Santosh Narendra Kumar, Ramdasi Prasad, Waghmare Ravikiran, Dongre Ashok K. B. Harish Joshi Amruta G. N. Harish, Prajapati Mukesh Kumar Shilwant Sanjay S, Anil C Antony Ghule Sachin Ram Lal Mondal Ajoy Kumar, Tambde Amol Singh Gyanprakash Kumar, Patil Vikas, Shri Prakash N Noronha Marian X, Pathak Prabhakar Kumar, Nishad Sohanlal, Kadam Santosh Mishra Prajeshkumar, Patil Pramod, Singh Deependra, Patil Amol Suresh Shaikh Nasir Krishna Kumar, Mishra Amit Kumar, Jankar Navanath
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Rathore Vijay Singh, Karde Satish, Shende Mayur Ransing Prashant, Pande Dadasaheb Pradhan Trushant, Rathod Amol Kale Pradeep, Sheth Sanjay, Dash Ganeswar Sabale Somnath P, Jadhav Vilas, Salunke Kailas Deshmane Avinash Bhopi Harish, Dawande Sandeep Wadnere Anand A, M. G. Krishna Murthy, Gaikwad Umesh Nakade Nilesh, Jain Kunal Sontakke Pravin Rana Shoorvir, Bhave Pravin Bhardiya Manoj Yelkar Mohan, Yadav Arbind Kumar, Jathar Vaibhav, Kulkarni Mangesh, More Ajit Khem Raj Upreti, Nath Tapan Kumar, Sinhasane Dhananjay, Mhaske Satish R Pradeep, Pardeshi Sanjay H.