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When: Between 25 August and 15 September 2012 Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Address: #156, 4th Main Road, Bangalore - 560066. Telefax: 91-80-41162622 List of Artists: Achuthan Kudallur, Alok Johiri, Anjali Sapra, Anuradha Nalapat, Aparajithan Adimoolam, Asma Menon, Azis TM, Babu Xavier, Bhavani, Bharathi Sagar, Buwa Shete, Devan Madangarli, Divangi Sidharth, Dhanraj Keezhara, Gopinath S, Gurudas Shenoy, Jasu Rawal, John. C.F., Kanthraj, Lalitha Lajmi, Mani M. Mani, Manush CJ, Mridula Chandra, Muralidaran.K., Nupur Kundu, Palaniappan.R.M., Prakash Nayak, Praveen Kumar, Radhika Hormusjee Verma, Raghu.S., Maredu Ramu, Rani Rekha, Rathin Kanji, Ravikumar Kashi, Seema Kohli, Shirley Mathew, Sidharth, Subramanyan KG, Sultana Hasan, Sumana Choudry, Surya Prakash, Dr. Thota Tharani, Udaya Vir Singh, Vasudev SG and Yusuf Arakkal.
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Whitefield to Expand Rapidly Whitefield: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is swift in extending the highway upto Hoskote and beyond Mulbagal. The industrial land for projects in Malur and surrounding areas literally expands Whitefield upto Kolar. The result is that Kolar and Hoskote roads are becoming a potential residential hub. The industrial associations namely the Whitefield Export Pro m o t i o n Pa r k I n d u s t r i e s Association (WEPPIA), The Greater Bangalore Industries Association (GBIA) and the Hoskote Industrial Area Association have been in the process of expanding the growth.
The extension of the Metro Rail line from Byappanahalli to Wh i te f i e l d w i t h s t at i o n s i n Kundalahalli, ITPL and Kadugodi Industrial Area in between are going to be the key in handling transportation. Also, an eight-lane Peripheral Ring Road connecting Tumkur Road, Hessargatta Road, DB Pura Road, Bellary Road, Hennur Road, Old Madras Road, Whitefield Road, Anekal Road, Sarjapur Road and Hosur Road is proposed. Currently, the Whitefield railway station is in the Kadugodi area. The station is slated to become a junction with a new Whitefield-Kolar line being laid.
Favorite Destination for Foreign Investors Bangalore: With about eight per cent share in the total foreign direct investment (FDI) proposed in 2011-12, Karnataka has emerged as the fifth most favorite investment destinations for overseas investors across India, apex industry body ASSOCHAM says.
Karnataka, according to a state-wise analysis of the proposed FDI and the number of FDI proposals filed in India during 2011-12 carried out by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
With over 27 per cent share in With FDI proposals worth over the total foreign direct investment (FDI) Rs 14,000 crore, about 48 FDI proposals proposed in 2011-12, Odisha has (Cont. on Page 4) were filed by the foreign investors in
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Special Team to Probe Terror Suspects Bangalore: The Karnataka crime branch Saturday set up a special team to investigate the terror links of a dozen youths arrested this week and unravel their plans to carry deadly attacks in the state with support from banned outfits LeT and HuJi. "We have formed a special investigation team to crack the case registered against the 12 suspects arrested and unravel their plans to carry terror attacks in the state on the basis of evidence collected through preliminary interrogation and incriminating materials seized from them so far," Bangalore Police Commissioner Jyotiprakash Mirji told reporters. The crime branch sleuths picked up the terror suspects - 11 from Bangalore and Hubli in Karnataka Wednesday and one from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh Friday. A 7.65mm pistol, seven cartridges, 16 mobile handsets, eight SIM cards, three pen drives, four ATMs, seven laptops and one bike were recovered from them and their hideouts in the state. "In addition to arms and ammunition, incriminating materials, including jehadi literature, two maps of Chennai and India, a map of Iran, Urdu newspaper cuttings and religious books were seized in Bangalore and Hubli," Mirji said a day after the families of the accused cried foul over the dramatic arrest of their relatives, including sons and brothers. As part of the investigation, the seized material has been sent to forensic analysis for further evidence and in support of the confessional statements they had made during the interrogation. "We have learnt from some of the accused that Rehman was plotting to assassinate a prominent leader of
a Hindu organisation in Hyderabad and two corporators of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike ( B B M P ) i n t h e c i t y. "They have also plotted to attack vital installations such as the Kaiga nuclear power plant (about 500 km from Bangalore) and the Sea Bird naval base at Karwar (in Uttara Kannada district on the west coast of t h e s t a t e ) ," M i r j i c l a i m e d . Of the 12 accused, the six from Bangalore are Shoaib Ahmed Mirza (25), Abdullah alias Abdul Hakim Jamdar (25), Izaz Mohammed Mirza (25), Mohammed Yosuf Nalaband (28), Riyaz Ahmed Byahatti (28) and Muthi-ur-Rehman Siddiqui (26). Those arrested from Hubli are Obedullah Imran Bahaddur (24), Mohammed Sadik Lashkar (28), Waheed Hussein (26), Mehboob Bagalokote (26) and Iqbal. The 12th suspect is Mohammed Ubaidur Rehman, 26, a student from the old city of Hyderabad. The suspects have been c h a rg e d u n d e r t h e U n l aw f u l Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act. Eleven of the accused were remanded to 14day police custody Thursday for investigations, while Rehman was produced in a local court Saturday for similar remand. The arrests were made for allegedly plotting to assassinate leading state politicians, high profile journalists and a media baron in collusion with their Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islam (Huji) handlers in Saudi Arabia. Mirji, however, declined to respond to the statements made by the families of the accused Friday that their sons and brothers were innocent and their arrests were a case of mistaken identity.
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By the Children for the Children them to do what they love and do it for a good cause. Apart from performances, there was also an exhibition before the show started. Photography, a r t wo r k , j e we l l e r y s h ow, cupcake/chocolate, t-shir t displays; where a cer tain percentage of the money they make will also go towards On Saturday, Shankruthi charity. conducted the event at CMRIT The venue also has state -of-the-art auditorium that several stalls with fun foods, face serves as a centre for high quality painting, tattoos – for kids to be performances. The aim of the show engaged with. The idea is to is to showcase the various talents involve the kids from Dream A of the children with support from Dream - An NGO who works youngsters. It is basically a show w i t h y o u n g a d u l t s f r o m which is “For the Kids & By the Kids”. vulnerable backgrounds - so It also provided a platform for they feel like they are a part of young talents by encouraging Shankruthi as well. Kundalahalli: Shankruthi is a Sanskrit word meaning culture or heritage. The different forms of art from different cultures around the world is the best way to bring people together….and that's what it aims to do…bring talented youngsters together to create a wave…a wave that will continue to be a part of a bigger ocean.
Ravi Sankaran Memorial Lecture Bangalore: Dr Ravi Sankaran is one of India's leading ornithologists and champions of conservation, who passed away in January 2009. Ravi's life and work were marked by a deep passion for conservation of birds and natural areas, an unbridled exuberance and enthusiasm for his work, and the fire of a pioneer spirit that made him take on the most challenging, difficult and remote assignments. The annual Ravi Sankaran Memorial Lecture in honour of his memory is organised by the Ravi Sankaran Foundation in association with the Student Conference on Conservation Science–Bangalore. This first lecture in the series will take place at the JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science Campus,
Bangalore, on 2 August 2012, at 5:30 pm. Prof. M ahesh Rangarajan will deliver this lecture, titled “Conservation as if democracy mattered”. The lecture will be preceded by a brief introduction to Ravi's life and work, for the benefit of those who did not know him well.
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International Art Festival Kicks-Off Bangalore: The fifth edition of the Bengaluru International Arts Festival (BIAF 2012) began on August 31 and will continue till September 16. The festival with a variety of programmes encompassing 27 events at 10 different venues across the city will provide a platform for artists from the fields of dance, music and theatre to exhibit their talents. BIAF also assists in building and regenerating links
between society and the ar tists through publicprivate partnerships. The event is likely to showcase world-class performances from stalwarts to those from the younger generation and so the expectations are very high from the audience. Some of the artists in the event are Kadri Gopalnath, Ranjana Gauhar, Deepti Sudhindra, Aruna Sairam, Malavika Sarukkai and many others.
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JP Nagar: Director Abhishek Majumdar's 'Afterlife of Birds' is unpretentious story-telling. The play takes a center stage at Ranga Sankara. The play revolves around the ideas of nationalism and loyalty. Set against the backdrop of LTTE Women's Cadre and false encounters involving young Muslim boys, "Afterlife of Birds" is a tale of bravery, disappointment and moving generations. Set on the night of 25 Jan, the play tells the stories of Niromi and Rashid, two people connected by History. The play has an airy name and despite its grave theme – stories of those linked with terror – the narrative is never bogged down by the
subject, primarily because Majumdar digs deep into the people behind the causes. So there is Niromi, the Sri Lankan Tamil who joined Eelam as an 18-year-old because her friend Ajanthi joined it. “Can she come and go?” Niromi asks for Ajanthi before they are recruited. Niromi holds on to this child-like zest and innocence till the end. Then there is the young boy with a cherubic face, the son of the feted Rashid 'bandwallah,' who vows to his love: “I will be a ticket checker in a cinema hall in my next life.” But for now he is recording what could be his final video before he goes to blow himself up at Rajpath on Republic Day.
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Nature Bazzar to the Delight of Neighbourhood Marathalli: Hundreds of stalls… thousands of items and a simple desire to buy most of them… where else would these three amalgamate but the Dastkar Nature Bazaar! The culmination of Dastkar Haat Samiti's endeavors with crafts people across India, the Nature Bazaar is the place to pick up some of India's best craft products from jewellery, pottery, fabrics, food, art and much more. The event only gets bigger and better with every edition and this one, as anticipated, lives up to the expectations. The event at E-Zone Club located at Chinnapanahalli, outer ring road, the Nature Bazaar is nothing less than a labyrinth of dreams and would require you at least two or three visits to enjoy it fully. Besides products ranging from bamboo ware from Chhattisgarh to preservative free organic foods from Garhwal, from Rajasthan's finest leather products to colorful chinaware from UP, there are many workshops and live demonstrations to keep the visitors busy. While some of the stalls might look familiar to regular visitors the items, nonetheless a mix of the new as well as some of the classics. So be it six-monthly replenishment the supplies or simply picking up a brand new thing, Nature Bazaar has something for you. Stalls featuring products made from recycling trash have always been a favorite with shoppers. Nothing less than superior designed products, Green the Gap has many kitschy wallets, bags, purses, file
folders and coasters made from recycled waste like Mother Diary milk poly bags, juice tetra packs and rice g u n n y b a g s . Vision of India has some really well cut highly contemporary apparel besides an assortment of products like key-chains and pencils featuring the really cute Abhaypur Dolls. Iqbal Khan's crockery collection is also worth a visit and of course, the Dastakar Stall where you can pick up the elegantly designed tunics under the Ranthambore label for less. Also don't forget to check out a flawless blend of timeless tradition and chic modern utility in Pure Ghee's designer bags. The Bazaar will also feature live performances in puppetry, dance and musical recitals. With the best of crafts groups across 20 Indian states and various cultural programmes.
Strides Acrolab to Bring out Cancer Injection Bangalore: Indian pharmaceutical company Strides Arcolab announced last month that it had received approval f r o m t h e U S Fo o d a n d D r u g Administration (USFDA) for its generic anti-cancer Fluorouracil Injection. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary Onco Therapies Ltd received two approvals from the USFDA for the injection in the strengths of 50 mg / ml, packaged in 10 ml and 20 ml single-dose vials and 2.5 g/ 50 ml and 5 g / 100 ml pharmacy bulk packages, Strides Arcolab said in a statement
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Favorite Destination for Foreign Nanotechnology to Create (Cont. from Page 1) Investors Opportunities emerged as the most favorite investment destination for overseas investors across India. Though, barely 17 FDI proposals were filed in Odisha, the state garnered lion's share worth about Rs 49,527 crore in the total FDI proposed across India, according to the ASSOCHAM analysis.
“A total of 763 FDI proposals worth over Rs 1.78 lakh crore were filed across various states in India during the aforesaid period,” said Mr Ravi Sannareddy, chairperson of the ASSOCHAM Southern Regional Council while releasing the findings of the chamber's analysis. “ S e r v i c e s , telecommunications, construction, computers (software and hardware), real estate and housing, chemicals, drugs and pharmaceuticals, power, automobiles and metallurgical i n d u s t r i e s a re ce r t a i n s e c to r s attracting highest FDI inflows across India,” said Mr Sannareddy. Attracting FDI proposals worth about Rs 33,936 crore, Andhara Pradesh ranked second with a share of about 19 per cent as about 70 proposals were filed by the foreign investors in the state. Gujarat got the second highest number of 131 FDI proposals and the state ranked third with a share of over 11 per cent attracting proposed investment worth Rs 20,258 crore, highlights the ASSOCHAM analysis. Chattisgarh ranked fourth top investment destinations from the foreign investors' point of view and got FDI proposals worth over Rs 20,000 crore. Maharashtra though got the highest number of FDI proposals of 144 but the state ranked sixth with proposed FDI worth over Rs 12,000 crore. Of the top twenty states, West Bengal ranked 14th only above states like Bihar, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Kerala and managed 24 FDI proposals worth a meager Rs 1,243 crore, according to the ASSOCHAM study. R a j a s t h a n , Ta m i l N a d u , Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,
Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab stayed ahead of West Bengal and attracted FDI proposals worth between Rs 8,600 crore and Rs 1,200 crore during the FY' 11-12.
India is competing for foreign investments with other emerging economies and thus FDI is imperative for India considering that it has completely transformed the quality, productivity and production in areas it has been allowed and can supplement domestic efforts significantly, according to an ASSOCHAM study titled “India's Experience with FDI: Role of a Game Changer.” Bureaucratic delays and process vis-à-vis plethora of governmental approvals and clearances involving various ministries must be fastened to increase the absorption of FDI in India, suggests the study. ASSOCHAM has also recommended the government to devise a mechanism to facilitate a consultation between the centre and state governments before rolling out a policy to ensure that the decision once taken does not get affected. “Restrictions on sector caps and entry route to sectors other than those of national importance must be liberalized further and constant reviewing of policies must be done,” said Mr D.S. Rawat, national secretary general of ASSOCHAM. “Besides, the government must ensure consistency of policy so as to perk up the business and investor confidence,” said Mr Rawat. Government must recognize that good regulations and efficient processes are key catalysts for FDI. Accessible and reliable information and efficient and predictable actions by public institutions help create a business environment conducive to investment. ASSOCHAM has also called for a t i m e - b o u n d , n o n - d i s c r e t i o n a r y, simplified and less number of procedures and approvals to help uplift the overseas investors' confidence and foster more investments in India. A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy? Albert Einstein
Bangalore: The fifth edition of Bangalore Nano 2012, the premier nanotechnology event Dec 6-7, will focus on business opportunities in the sunrise sector, which helps in improving the quality of life and environment, a Karnataka government official said. "Nano will explore business opportunities in nanotechnology, healthcare and medicine, aerospace and defence, electronics and MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems), food and agriculture, energy and environment and water management solutions," Principal Secretary, Science and technology I.S.N. Prasad told reporters at a preview of the upcoming trade show. Organised by the state
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