Sashin Shah, President (JAY-HO) Sashin Deepak Shah from is a native of Kutch, Gujarat currently residing at Matunga, Mumbai. Sashin is a post graduate in Event Management and is an Event Management professional since 2004. Married to Prerana Shah also a native of Kutch, Gujarat, and has a 4 years old daughter. Currently Sashin owns a wedding Planning Company called Vivaah Planners and an Event Management Company named The E-Factory. The idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth and create a platform for their talents and present to it to the world. UTH-N-YNG was generated as an idea for all the Jain Youth to be aware about not only about Jainism & Jain Current Happenings but also to get an overview of what is happening around the world. With sections like Technology, Food & Lifestyle, Travel, Finance & Tutorials UTH-NYNG will be a one-stop-shop for all the info required for the youth. A.T.M (Artistic Talent Management) was specially designed by Sashin as he is from the field of Event Management and gets many chances to present new talent to the world may it be for Singing, Dancing, Acting, Art & Crafts or Speech. “My idea is to get the Jain community to such a level where every ones knows a Shah, Gala, Mehta or Jain as much as they know any Kapoor, Khan, Chopra or Kumar” says Sashin Shah. “Hope we are able to fulfill our dreams for a better future”
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Bhavik Veera, President (JAY-HO) Bhavik Vinod Veera, a choreographer by passion has done MBA in Marketing and owns a dance company named Spunk Dance Company. Bhavik is a native of Kutch, Gujarat and is currently residing in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. Being passionate about dance, Bhavik likes to bring creativity and emotions through his dances. His idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth and give platform to the hidden talents of Jain Youth and take them to the higher level. As he always says, “STAY TUNED.STAY UNITED” UTH-N-YNG magazine is created especially for all Jain Youth not only giving information of what’s happening around but also giving them opportunity to express their views and ideas and helping them to create better future. A.T.M – Bhavik says, it is an initiative taken by his friend and colleague Sashin Shah and he liked the idea behind it. As a choreographer, he too likes to present new talent from dance field. He says, “Anyone can become Michael Jackson or Shah Rukh Khan or Ranbir Kapoor or Katrina Kaif, but end of the day it’s only you who carries your own personality”.
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JAINISM A BRIEF EXPLANATION Introduction Jainism originated in India thousands of years ago and is thought to have heavily influenced the two other main belief systems of the region at that time: Hinduism and Buddhism. The religion centres on the progress of one’s soul towards a divine consciousness through self-reformation, wisdom and self-control and pacifism towards all living creatures. There are two main sects of Jains today; the Digambara and theSvetambara. There are thought to be 10 million Jains worldwide, the majority of them in India and amongst Indian expatriate communities in North America, Asia and East Africa. Origins Jainism grew in India many thousands of years ago. As with Hinduism, some Jains believe that the origins are millions of years ago, although obviously it is impossible to verify the exact origins. The more realistic assessment is that the religion dates back to the second or third millennium BCE, and there are archaeological remnants found among the Indus Valley civilisations (sites such as Harappa and MohenjoDaro in modern Pakistan) from around 1500 BCE that appear to mention Jain Tirthankaras. Jains believe that there had been 24 great teachers known as ‘Tirthan-karas’ (‘those who have discovered and then shown the way to eternal salvation’) who taught people how to live in harmony with the universe and ultimately to achieve spiritual liberation through their own example. The first of these Tirthankaras was Rushabha. The 23rd was Parsva who lived from 872-772 BCE according to some sources. The last of these teachers born in northern India in 599 BCE was Virdhamana, the son of King Siddhartha. At the age of 30, he went into seclusion as an ascetic and following twelve years of intense prayer and contemplation, claimed to reach enlightenment. It was at that point that he was given the title Mahavira (great hero). He spent the rest of his life teaching others how to fulfil the purpose of their existence and to achieve complete liberation from the shackles of modern life. He is widely accredited with establishing the present ‘Jain’ belief system. Mahavira passed away in 527 BCE at the age of 72 years leaving behind 14,000 monks and 36,000 nuns.
The 24 Tirthankaras in order are: Rushabha, Ajitnath, Sambhavanath, Abhinandan Swami, Sumatinath, Padmaprabhu, Suparshvanath, Chandraprabhu, Pushpadanta, Sheetalnath, Shreyansanath, Vasupujya Swami, Vimalnath, Anantnath, Dharmanath, Shantinath, Kunthananth, Aranath, Mallinath, Munisuvrata Swami, Nami Nath, Neminath, Parshavnath and Mahavira. As mentioned earlier, through various interactions in India, Jainism had an influence on Hinduism and Buddhism, and they share concepts such as the seeking of freedom from worldly life and reincarnation of the soul. Some scholars suggest that Hinduism adopted vegetarianism through strong Jain influence across India.
Sacred Texts Jains believe that the knowledge of the true path (dharma) reaches a zenith and then wanes several times through the cycle of history, and each time the knowledge is revived through a Tirthankara just as other monotheistic faiths believe that prophets were sent by a Creator to revive faith. Mahavira is believed to have recorded his teachings in a series of texts known as the Agamas, although the Jain texts are the major source of controversy between the sects. The Digambara sect believes that following a vast famine in 350 BCE when many monks died, the original texts were also lost, whereas the Svetambara sect (whilst acknowledging that the Purvas texts were lost) believes that the majority of the texts survived in the form that we have today. The most often cited book of the Jains is the Tattvartha Sutra (Book of Reality) thought to date from the second millennium BCE, but only recorded in written form in the 5th century CE by Umasvati, and it is at that point that Jainism splintered into the two main sects.
Beliefs The Jains have 5 great vows by which they try to live their lives: • Non-violence (Ahimsa) towards all living beings (human, animal or plant life) including a spectrum of harm from insult and injury to death; • Not getting too attached (Aparigraha) to material possessions, people or places; • Not telling lies (Satya); • Not stealing (Asteya) or taking things that are not willingly handed over; • Sexual restraint (Brahmacarya) practised as celibacy by monks and nuns, and monogamy by normal society. They believe that all human, animal and plant life has a soul and therefore all of these life forms must be treated equally and fairly. Jains believe that the purpose of man and creatures is to realise the soul’s true nature through the triple gems of (1) true perception, (2) true knowledge and (3) true conduct. Unlike many other faiths, the Jains do not believe in a creator God or in spiritual beings such as angels, but do focus on the concept of reincarnation through which the soul evolves in life cycles until it reaches enlightenment when the soul is called jina(victorious). Whereas the major monotheistic faiths also believe in a spiritual journey, in the case of those faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), their followers seek the help of the Creator God to achieve spiritual liberation, whereas Jains believe that this journey is undertaken purely through their own efforts to achieve inner peace. Moreover, the philosophy is that every soul is the architect of its own destiny. As a result of these beliefs, Jains also believe in an infinite Universe that was never created and will never end, but goes through major cycles. The ultimate goal of self-reformation and the application of the Jain triple gems is to break free from the cycle of birth and death. In Jainism, a soul that frees itself (moksha) from the samsara cycle of life and death is called siddha (liberated soul) whereas those souls which are still attached to the wordly life are called samsarin (mundane souls). A liberated soul experiences boundless knowledge, power, perception and happiness.
As a result of these beliefs, they are vegetarians and aim to live in a manner which minimises the use of natural resources so as to limit the impact upon other life forms. Rigid followers will allow head lice to survive on their head and not shave their head or take any medicine. Even bacteria is not supposed to be killed. Jains believe in soul reincarnation through phases including hell-being, sub-human (animal, plant and insects), human and super-human, and that there are an infinite number of souls in the Universe, that like matter, pre-existed creation. Modern Jains Modern Jain society has a concept of monks and nuns similar to Buddhism and Christianity, but has no priestly class. Monks and nuns live a celibate and ascetic lifestyle and take on greater vows and responsibilities than normal society. Jains are recognised by their symbol which is the Swastika. Although this symbol was misused by the Nazis of Germany in the last century, the original Jain symbol signifies peace and wellbeing. The Jain Swastika appears in all temples and holy books, and during ceremonies, a swastika is created using rice. Jains do have some idols, but these represent souls that have conquered their passions rather than deities. Jains have several days of fasting on which they abstain from all food but can take water. During the fast, they focus on worship, contemplation and reading scriptures. Although there are specific fast days, Jains also perform voluntary fasts at any time of the year to cleanse themselves. Their festivals include the following: • Mahavira Jayanti – a celebration of the birth of Mahavira • Paryushana – 8 days of fasting • Divali – a festival of renewal and lights also celebrated by Hindus, but significant for Jains as the day that Mahavira achieved enlightenment • Kartak Purnima – an annual pilgrimage to the key Jain sites in India • Mauna Agyaras – a single day of fasting • Kshamavaani – a day to seek forgiveness from everyone else Jains are renowned for the value that they place on education, and are recognised in India as the most literate community. Their libraries are well respected and complement the zeal for knowledge to enrich the soul.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS: 5 WAYS TO WORK FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH As the famous expression goes, give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime. Education is one of the most empowering ways communities in India and around the globe are becoming stronger, more self-sufficient and branching out to do great things with others. The power behind learning can transform the way a community works together.
Education happens around the globe every day. Yet the news seldom covers the positive impacts education outreach programs have on these communities. This is limiting as it fails to help other communities learn of opportunities and give hope to those communities that want to live a better life. But what is educational outreach? And how can you get involved in one of these programs? Educational outreach programs are a range in the types of resources they provide and skills they teach. In general, these programs deliver new knowledge of how to do perform a certain task, bring new skills into an area where they were previously not available, and work closely to train individuals so that this new knowledge can continue working long into the future, even after the outreach team is gone. To get involved, here are a few ways you can reach out to communities in India, or abroad, and help a them grow. • Provide public education – Public education can come in the form of public service announcements on the television, flyers passed out to residents, hosted events that help teach the citizens of the community, and just basic conversation with the people that live there. Typically, a strong educational outreach program will have several of these features helping people know about upcoming events and teach people all at the same time what they can do to strengthen their communities.
• Help create alliances among neighbouring communities – Neighbourhood associations are powerful tools that help communities come together and use their individual talents and skills toward a greater good for the areas around them. The resources available in one community may not be the same in another. Likewise, one community may be strong in business relations while another may be better at making textiles. Working together, these two communities can create a mutually beneficial alliance and help grow revenues to the region as a whole just by learning how to work together. • Teach about how other successful communities got their start – Modelling past behaviours are a sure way to achieve success. Communities that have had success serve as good examples and teachers to new communities that may be faced with similar struggles. Educational outreach programs from model communities can provide discussions, meetings and plans to help other communities grow simply based on their own success. • Give people resources to be successful – Within each community, people often have a need for certain resources in order to grow. For example, having group office centres where people can go to learn through online education courses or find jobs on the internet is important for their personal growth. When an educational outreach program is able to set these resources up and teach people how to use them to their advantage, the communities can benefit by getting the supplies and access to the information necessary for them to thrive. • Take advantage of a network of foreigners – People overseas that have moved from India, or any country, may need the services and help of people in communities. Through educational outreach programs, teams can be put in touch with each other to help fulfill a common goal. For example, by working virtually, people can come together and create goods in India that can be sold overseas to a niche target market. This is another way to combine skill sets for a greater good that will benefit every person involved. Educational outreach programs offer an easy way for the average person to get involved and create a better place in the world. Where will your next educational outreach program take you and how will you help make a difference in the lives of people in your community?
HARD WORK AND TALENT AT SECOND STANDING: DID RESERVATION WIN?
Recently an attempt by a student to get into the college of his choice in DU by procuring false SC certificate in spite of having 90 above percentile in board exams has acted as a whistle blower for our government about the deleterious situation which has resulted due to the increasing percentage of reservation day by day . The vote bank politics of this country has reached its nadir. Now reservation in government jobs for getting promotion would only promote more hostile feelings among the workers and would discourage work enthusiasm.
Like all other students, after passing class 12th, we gave all the entrance exams we could. Since me and my friends had maths as one of the major subjects, the most awaited results were of our state engineering entrance test and AIEEE. Result of AIEEE was declared and nearly everyone got what they deserved, except for two students. One secured around 20000 rank and was sure that he won’t be getting any colleges of his choice and the others rank was in lakhs and obviously nobody bothered to know where he would be getting. But something ulterior happened after the counseling. The latter got into an NIT! Well, I think most of you have guessed what could have been the possible reason behind this. He got this seat under ST criteria. But the story doesn’t end here. The former had to take admission in a private college and all he could think of was that despite of all the hard work he had put in, he still wasn’t able to get into a decent college. He remained dejected for a long time and slowly developed a kind of dislike for the “reserved people” which wasn’t ephemeral but continuous. This isn’t just the story of those two boys. Thousands of students in India go through this every year. Reservation is not balancing our society, rather it is creating a dislike among the people and most importantly, among the youngsters. I call it a dislike because this hasn’t yet turned into hatred which I fear will be witnessed in the coming years. Reservation was necessary when the people of lower class were suppressed by the people of upper class. Or it is justifiable for the people who are below poverty line. But reservation for people who don’t need it is creating a much intricate problem.
In my opinion reservation should be removed from the existing education system completely, because the point of reservation was to give justice and rights to the oppressed people of this country. But now it has become a contradiction to the very existence of this system itself. A rift is occurring in the minds of the young generation who don’t get reservation. Moreover, we are compromising with our nation’s growth. We cannot have a scientist, doctor, an engineer or anyone who is not worthy of being where they are, irrespective of their cast. In this article I have been forced to use words like “upper caste”, “lower caste”, or phrase like “people with reservation” which I don’t think are of much importance and should not be present in anyone’s vocabulary. But this subject makes people relive the past use words like this. The point of reservation should be to remove that FEELING from people’s heart that they are of upper caste or they are of lower caste. Even if reservation should be there then it must be given to those who desperately need it, like people living below poverty line, for this will justify the true meaning of reservation. And even if some think, that I am wrong then I would merely like to ask a question to them: What possibly could be the future of a country where hard work and talent are given second standing?
UTILITY ROPE NECKLACE A couple summers ago, we stocked up on brass washers to make friendship necklaces. A year later, hex nuts became short in supply thanks to the hex nut bracelet. Today we’re all about compression sleeves, which are conventionally used in plumbing but also make for the perfect component for these statement necklaces. Striking, colorful, and fun, this tutorial won’t be able to keep you too far away from your local hardware store! Keeping the compression sleeves together keep the ropes evenly bound and make sliding them on easier. After 12-14 sleeves are on the ropes, spread them out accordingly.
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You’ll need: 25 feet of 3mm utility rope 12 – 14 pieces of 3/8″ brass compression sleeves 3-5 yards of 0.8-1mm chinese knotting cord 2 12mm x 16mm cord end caps 2-3 jump rings 1 lobster clasp gel super glue scissors pliers
Start by cutting the utility rope into 8 32 inch pieces. Gather them together and slide the compression sleeves on, one at a time.
Decide which sections to wrap and start at the center of the necklace. Run the end of the knotting cord upwards along one section and towards the edge of a brass sleeve. Then wrap around the ropes, working downwards in the opposite direction. This helps secures the cord.
Continue to wrap the entire section. Before reaching the end of the section, place a bead of glue along the starter cord and finish wrapping.
Allow to dry before trimming any excess cord. Continue wrapping different sections of the necklace.
When all the sections have been wrapped, trim end ends. Squeeze a generous amount of glue into the cap and insert the end of the necklace into it. It may require some rotating to get the end of the necklace into the cap. Repeat the step on the other end.
And that’s it, your necklace is finished!
Make a couple more and layer them on top of each other. And most importantly, have fun! PS If you’re in San Francisco on July 26th, come DIY with me to celebrate Madewell‘s one year anniversary!!
(all images by HonestlyWTF)
Using pliers, attach a larger jump ring to one end and a clasp to the other.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN GOA.
Carol Singing Competition organized during Christmas time
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle all the way. Christmas is celebrated all over the world on 25th December. It’s the birth day of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was not born in a palace or wealthy household. He was born in a manger. Christmas is celebrated in great way. Every household get their homes ready to welcome baby Jesus. You can see people decorating the Christmas tree and making cribs. People getting ready the sweets for Christmas namely Neureos, Bibinca, Dodol, dose etc. Children go around singing carols and waiting for Christmas father to get them gifts. Live cribs with carol singing make rounds in villages. People from all religious communities in Goa take part in the festivities of Christmas. Programs are held at the different parishes in Goa during the Christmas week. The mid night Christmas mass draws huge crowds which includes Goan, people from India, as well as many foreign tourists. After the mass there are cultural events and social gatherings with each person wishing every person they meet a "Merry Christmas"
Live Cribs
Corporates using Christmas to advertise
The Crib should be a cherished part of the Christmas celebration in every family. It is not only completely religious in significance but also presents to the children in a beautiful way the central event which we commemorate on this great feast. Thus it assumes the character of a religious shrine in the houses of the faithful during Christmas season. Dignified decoration might enhance its attraction and solemnity. In Goa and around the world Christmas was celebrated with lots of fun and joy
Christmas decoration on sale during Christmas
Christmas Cribs
Christmas father wall hanging
Christmas Cribs
The Christmas Cake
Christmas Cribs
Batika - The Goan special
Bibinca - The Goan Special Christmas Tree
Marzipan in different fruit shapes
A Vegetable and Bean Soup recipe is the perfect soup recipe for cold days when you need to be warm and nourished. What could be better than a bowl of soup and crusty bread to keep the chill out? This Vegetable and Bean Soup is packed with healthy vegetables and beans to sustain you through the cold weather. Serve a large bowl as a main course, or a smaller portion as a starter. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: • 1 can white beans, drained. • 50g/2 oz unsalted butter • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped • 1 litre / 2 pints vegetable stock • 1 can chopped tomatoes, with juice • Tiny pinch of dried thyme • 1 tsp sugar • 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried • Sea salt and pepper • 2 tbsps finely chopped flat leaf parsley to serve Preparation: In a large saucepan or stock pot melt the butter, add the onion and cook slowly until translucent, stirring constantly. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes taking care not to burn. Add the carrots and celery and cook for a further five minutes. Add the stock, beans, tomatoes, thyme, sugar, bay leaf and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer. cook gently for 30 mins, or until the carrot and celery are tender - avoid over stirring to prevent the beans breaking up. Remove the bay leaf. Place half the soup into a food processor and purée. Stir the purée back into the pan and season to taste. To serve, ladle into warmed soup bowls and garnish with the parsley.
Carrot and Ginger Soup brightens a winter's day but is also perfect in the lighter months. This Carrot and Ginger Soup Recipe is packed with healthy fresh, carrots and warming, tingling spices of ginger and a light sprinkling of curry powder which gives it a slight kick. This soup freezes well, so make a large batch. The carrots give the soup a lovely sweetness, so children really like it and its good for part of the 5-a-day. It is quite a filling soup, so you could serve it for lunch as a snack meal with cheese and fruit afterwards. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: • 1 ½ lbs/700g carrots, peeled and chopped • 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped • 1 clove garlic, peeld and crushed • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 tsp powdered ginger • 1 tsp medium curry powder • 3 pints /1.6 vegetable stock • Sea salt and black pepper • Rind of 1 lemon, finely shredded • LEMON CREAM • 7 oz/200g creme fraiche • Grated rind of 1 lemon • 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped • 2 tsp chives, chopped Preparation: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the onions and carrots, cook for several minutes, stirring from time to time. Do not brown the vegetables. Then add the garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook for a further minute. Add the stock and lemon strips to the pan, half cover the pan with its lid, and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the carrots are tender. Cool slightly, then liquidize the soup until smooth.To make the cream, stir all the ingredients together gently, or the crème fraiche will go runny, and then spoon a dollop into the middle of each bowl of soup, garnish with chives or parsley if you wish. Serve with wholemeal crusty bread.
TOP 10 FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS AVAILABLE IN THE WINTER MONTHS: 1. Oranges: Winter is the season for fresh citrus fruits and oranges are our top pick here. This tart-sweet fruit packs in a load of the very essential vitamin-C — that helps your body in its fight against germs; in addition to potassium, folate, minerals and fibre. What more, you ask? It’s low in calories too! Have you started eating them yet? 2. Apples: Well, we have all heard it – “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. This otherwise super-expensive fruit is available in plenty during the chilly months, which makes it more affordable. Bite into one for your mid-day snack, and reap its benefits! 3. Carrots: Next on our list are carrots. This root vegetable has more carotene (what the body converts to vitamin-A) than any fruit or vegetable. In addition, carrots are an excellent source of vitamins B, C, D, E and K, as well as calcium pectate (a pectin fibre that has cholesterol-lowering properties). Make gajar (carrot) halwa or eat them raw, this one is a must have. 4. Mustard leaves (sarson): A winter crop, the mustard plant’s leaves are highly nutritious. The young tender leaves of the plant are flavourful and very popular in the state of Punjab. Fresh mustard greens are an excellent source of several vital antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and carotenes. Include the goodness of these leaves in your diet this winter season. 5. Peas: Add them in your pulav or make some yummy muttar panner (peas and cottage cheese gravy). Peas, with their sweet taste and starchy texture come loaded with phytonutrients that provide us with anti-
inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Further, recent research shows that these legumes can help prevent stomach cancer. 6. Turnips: The best turnips come to the market in this season. A root vegetable about the size of an apple, turnips pack in insoluble fibre, folates, vitamins and minerals. This root vegetable has a rather pungent taste, which becomes mild after cooking. 7. Spinach: It’s counted among the world’s healthiest veggies, thanks to its nutrient richness. Vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and a host of flavonoids that offer antioxidant protection – this leafy vegetable – has them all. Whether you choose to make some palak paneer(spinach and cottage cheese gravy), or just stir fry it, make sure you’re eating this one! 8. Fenugreek leaves: We all know it better as methi, loaded with vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients. It can lower cholesterol, help keep your diabetes under check and more. Make those methi parathas, today! 9. Radishes: Radish, a root crop that is pungent or sweet in taste is available in plenty during winter. This root vegetable has a lot of roughage and is a powerhouse of potassium, folic acid and ascorbic acid. Eat it raw, make parathas, sambhar or whatever. 10. Peanuts: A source of vitamins, potassium, protein, carbohydrates, calcium and fat – peanuts are good for you in so many ways. Roast or boil some peanuts and have them with your tea this chilly evening or make some peanut burfi, because they freshly arrive in the winter season.
MOBILE MARKET IN INDIA Blackberry is dead! Not enough Apps! Actually, part of the reasons for their demise is because changing enterprise and carrier trends caught up with RIM’s previous decisions, so let’s begin by delving into RIMs history
History & Strategic Shift RIM focused on enterprise early, originally a 2way paging device, they created push email and transformed into a smartphone company in 2003 by focusing on push e-mail. This was their first critical decision, they moved from reseller channels and completely relied on carriers to sell and distribute their phones. Early Advantages RIM positioned its BlackBerry as a carrier‐friendly platform via its data efficiency. Most of the world had low bandwidth data connectivity and blackberry was dominant with their compression algorithms. With its smaller bandwidth footprint, it costs enterprises less when there is no all you can eat data plan and carriers save money because they do not need to spend as much money to increase the capacity of their network capacity for this service Then they introduced Blackberry Messenger (BBM) in 2006 an excellent solution for enterprise, it allowed secure messaging for enterprise customers reducing their costs which increased incentive for data packages to be purchased from the carriers. Security and email became synonymous with Blackberry. Chasing the golden egg RIM started to chase the consumer market and relied heavily on BBM to attract the youth market. The attraction for this market was reduced SMS costs. RIM got caught up in the consumer smartphone battle losing market share.
What happened? By spreading themselves out, they lost focus on how the smartphone world changed causing delays in execution. Enterprise is shifting away from owning the mobile device for its employees and allowing employees to us their own phones. BBM as a youth market cannibalizes carrier SMS revenues reducing the incentive for carriers to push blackberries. After Android came along, Verizon didn’t push Blackberries with the same vigor. Apps such as WhatsApp, Line, Talkbox etc. give the youth a ‘newer’ phone with an equivalent low cost messaging system so they can shift away from BBM. Moreover, it’s not locked down to only one manufacturer which means they can ‘free message’ friends using different devices. What’s next? The new CEO has stated they will have a consumer focus, particularly at the entry point where people upgrade from feature phones to smartphones. This will be incredibly tough for Blackberry who have to garner more support for the consumer app ecosystem. Smaller development houses do not have the resources to support multiple platforms and they will be selective over which platform to develop for first. Blackberry is not the first on the list. Part of reasoning for their focus on consumer is because they rely heavily on carriers to sell their devices and the carrier battlefield is currently focused on the consumer rather than the enterprise market. What might exaceberate the problem is that they plough their resources into consumers and end up losing the enterprise customer. Coming Up Cloud, multiple devices and security. These are areas that are becoming increasingly important. For enterprise, the deployment of private cloud solutions, online collaboration and working on the go. For security, the increase in cyber attacks and ‘cyber espionage’ is on the increase, and for the prosumer, carrying multiple devices is a pain. 3 distinct areas that need addressing which RIM can approach.
Here’s what they could try Expand the scope of their cloud services beyond messaging, email and IT administration. Consider CRM, or 3rd party developer solutions that can wrap around their cloud architecture Wrap up corporate collaborative productivity tools within their ‘secure cloud’. They already have a great reputation for security. Split the blackberry so that it’s both a personal and enterprise tool. If a phone gets stolen, there is extra security for the ‘enterprise’ half of the phone. The prosumer can then install apps etc. onto the ‘consumer’ half of the phone. Many people don’t want to mix their professional contacts with personal friends. Separate billing for different profiles on one device. An extra value service which carriers can benefit from which provides effective cost management for IT departments, and still allows the phone to be used as a personal device.
games which attracts the tech lovers to buy handsets that support these applications and games
Beside the look and feel factor of each operating system is also very crutial. While Android and iOS have very smooth interface Blackberry and Windows mobile are not so user friendly which keeps the user confused and handicap of features rich phones
This tries to address a relevant market for RIM with their blackberry products and targets both the enterprise, prosumer markets with incentives for carriers to continue to push the device. If more data solutions go via blackberries cloud, it provides more incentive for carriers because of RIM’s data efficiency. Even recently, carriers such as Docomo are looking for data efficient solutions More and more people are opting for Android or iOs as compared to Windows Mobile or Blackberry the simple reason being availability of Applications & Games in each operating system. As compared to Blackberry and Windows Mobile; iOS and Android have much more applications ad
Despite of All the features and functions in a mobile phone Nokia still rules pre-dominantly in India with the basic reason of a brand attachment for lower middle class income group and firs time mobile users. Also for people who want a better battery life and a sturdy handset people prefer using a Nokia phone as compared to other Tech Savy smart phones
THE CONCEPT OF PAISA BACHAO:WHY ARE INDIANS SHY OF INVESTING?
Numerous studies and surveys have time and again shown the average Indian’s propensity towards saving so as to minimize financial risk. Provident fund accounts and fixed deposits still count for the vast majority of Indians’ surplus funds. “Indians Save, Americans Invest” they say, and quite rightly so. What is the reason behind this incessant Indian desire to save? One possible explanation could be that we have been brought up this way. Most Indians would feel more than a tinge of guilt if they were to spend their surplus finances. Leave alone spending, even investing hard-earned savings into equity instruments would be tantamount to greed, wouldn’t it? Isn’t that what brought about a recession in the United States?
If you had 1000 potatoes in a year, while you needed only 800 to survive, what would you do with the remaining 200? Different types of people would respond to this in different ways. There are those who would save the 200 potatoes for a rainy day. “What if the next year’s harvest is not all that good?”, they would say. Let us call these the Cat A people. Then there are those who would plant the 200 potatoes, so that they could have even more potatoes the next year, assuming all goes well and the harvest is good for the planted potatoes. Let us call these the Cat B people.
The fact that such stock explanations and fundamentally flawed analyses work in India indicates a severe lack of financial skills among the people at large. Most Indians are just following traditions and money-management practices that their ancestors did, without thinking for themselves as to why they are doing so. Conventional wisdom passed down through ages extols the virtues of saving and the lack of financial education among Indians at large combines with this to make Indians risk-averse savers.
Some people would however not be satisfied with this. They would borrow 200 more potatoes, while agreeing to give back 250 potatoes in the next year, so that they could plant 400 potatoes, with the expectation of an even bigger harvest the next year. Let us call these the Cat C people. Which category do you find yourself falling in? If you find yourself leaning towards Cat A, don’t be surprised. You are not alone. A vast majority of Indians fall in this category. We brace ourselves for the worst: “What if it does not rain the next year and there are not enough potatoes for survival? What if we plant the surplus and it gets infested by pests?”, we ask. And so, we find greater comfort in saving our surpluses rather than risking losing them for the possibility of greater returns.
This is not to say that investing is superior to saving. Investing is attractive because it can be a means of wealth-creation, but then again, wealthcreation is not everyone’s primary goal in life and saving their surplus works out well for many people. However, if more Indians were financially well-educated, there would definitely have been a larger proportion of the Indian population taking well-calculated long-term risks with their money than there are today.
A monthly budget planner is one of the best ways to stay on track. When you use a planner, you can map out exactly what needs to be paid every month and plan for those payments based on the estimated income coming in throughout the month. By doing this, you prevent overspending and late payments.
Step 3: Stay Diligent In order for your monthly budget planner to work, you need to be diligent on entering bills into the planner as soon as you receive them and records payments when you make them. Stick the receipts so you can double check everything at the end of the month. Check against your planner records and against your bank records to make sure everything matches up. Step 4: Enter Everything Remember, bills and household utilities are not the only thing your monthly budget goes to. You also need to records and budget things like: Groceries Household Expenses (e.g. diapers) Gas Birthdays Other Incidentals If have coffee every morning on the way to work, put it in the budget. This will make sure you don't go over your monthly budget.
Step 1: Find a Planner to Fit Your Needs When you're first looking for a monthly budget planner, you'll see there are many to choose from. Aside from a pretty cover, you need to make sure the contents fit your needs. For the best budgeting capabilities, look for a planner with clearly marked sections, pockets and a place to write contact information for your utilities and other regularly occurring bills. If you don't want a physical planner, you can create yours on the computer and use as a spreadsheet. Step 2: Essential Elements Regardless of the type of planner you decide to use, there are essential elements you need to be successful in using a monthly budget planner. You need a place to write all monthly bills as they come in. The information that needs to be recorded is: Billing Company & Full Contact Info Amount of Bill Date Bill was Issued Due Date If you have additional notes to make, leave a spot for that too.
Step 5: Look for Ways to Cut Back When you start keeping track of exactly what you're spending every month, you'll start to see where you can trim some fat. Whether you need to save to get by, tuck money into savings or plan for that family vacation, knowing where your money is going is a good start. Instead of buying coffee on the way to work, invest in a grinder and for about the price of one coffee shop stop, you can have great coffee for a week. When you use a monthly budget planner, you'll feel more in control of your finances. You'll be able to manage bills better and pay them on time. You'll be able to budget other expenses smart and see where you can cut back. If your kids are old enough, get them involved in the process to start learning about money and the importance of budgeting.
LOVED CM OF GUJARAT: NARENDRA MODI Born in September, 1950 at Vadnagar, a small town in Mehsana district of North Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi grew up in a culture that instilled in him the values of generosity, benevolence and social service. During the Indo-Pak war in the mid sixties, even as a young boy, he volunteered to serve the soldiers in transit at railway stations. In 1967, he served the flood affected people of Gujarat. Endowed with excellent organizational capability and a rich insight into human psychology, he was elected as the student leader of Akhil BhartiyaVidhyarthi Parishad (All India Students’ Council) and played a prominent role in various socio-political movements in Gujarat. Right from his boyhood days he was confronted with many odds and obstacles, but he transformed challenges into opportunities by sheer strength of character and courage. Particularly when he joined college and University for higher education, his path was beset with hard struggle and painful toil. But in the battle of life he has been always a fighter, a true soldier. Having put his step forward he never looked back. He refused to drop out or be defeated. It was this commitment which enabled him to complete his post graduation in political science. He started with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a socio-cultural organization with a focus on social and cultural development of India and imbibed the spirit of selflessness, social responsibility, dedication and nationalism.
During his tenure with the RSS, Shri Narendra Modi played several important roles on various occasions including the 1974 Navnirman anticorruption agitation and the harrowing 19-month (June 1975 to January 1977) long ‘emergency’ when the fundamental rights of Indian citizens were strangled. Modi kept the spirit of democracy alive by going underground for the entire period and fighting a spirited battle against the fascist ways of the then central government. He entered mainstream politics in 1987 by joining the BJP. Just within a year, he was elevated to the level of General Secretary of the Gujarat unit. By that time he had already acquired a reputation for being a highly efficient organizer. He took up the challenging task of energizing the party cadres in right earnest. The party started gaining political mileage and formed a coalition government at the centre in April 1990. This partnership fell apart within a few months, but the BJP came to power with a two-thirds majority on its own in Gujarat in 1995. Since then, the BJP has been governing Gujarat. Between 1988 and 1995, Shri Narendra Modi was recognized as a master strategist who had successfully gained the necessary groundwork for making the Gujarat BJP the ruling party of the state. During this period, Shri Modi was entrusted with the responsibility of organizing two crucial national events, the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra (a very long march) of Shri L.K. Advani and a similar march from Kanyakumari (the southernmost part of India) to Kashmir in the North. The ascent of the BJP to power at New Delhi in 1998 has been attributed to these two highly successful events, substantially handled by Shri Modi. In 1995, he was appointed the National Secretary of the party and given the charge of five major states in India – a rare distinction for a young leader. In 1998, he was promoted as the General Secretary (Organization), a post he held until
October 2001, when he was chosen to be the Chief Minister of Gujarat, one of the most prosperous and progressive states of India. During his stint at the national level, Shri Narendra Modi was given the responsibility to oversee the affairs of several state level units, including the sensitive and crucial state of Jammu and Kashmir and the equally sensitive northeastern states. He was responsible for revamping the party organization in several states. While working at the national level, Shri Narendra Modi emerged as an important spokesman for the party and played a key role on several important occasions. During this period, he travelled extensively across the world and interacted with eminent leaders of several countries. These experiences not only helped him develop a global perspective but also intensified his passion to serve India and lead it towards the socio-economic supremacy in the comity of nations. In October 2001, he was called upon by the party to lead the Government in Gujarat. When Shri Modi ‘s government was sworn in on October 7, 2001, the economy of Gujarat was reeling under the adverse effects of several natural calamities, including a massive earthquake in January 2001. However Shri Narendra Modi, a master strategist, who was enriched by national and international exposure and experience, decided to take the bull by its horns.
The biggest challenge which he had to face, when he took over as the Chief Minster, was the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the areas affected by the massive earthquake of January 2001. Bhuj was a city of rubble and thousands of people were living in temporary shelters without any basic infrastructure. Today Bhuj is proof of
how Shri Narendra Modi has turned adversity into an opportunity for holistic development. Even when the reconstruction and rehabilitation was going on, Shri Narendra Modi did not lose sight of the bigger picture. Gujarat had always focused on industrial growth. Shri Narendra Modi decided to correct the imbalance by focusing appropriately on social sectors for an integrated socio-economic growth. He conceived the Panchamrit Yojana – a five-pronged strategy for an integrated development of the state. Under his leadership, Gujarat is witnessing massive transformation in several sectors including education, agriculture, healthcare and several others. He developed a clear vision of his own for the future of the state, launched policy-driven reform programmes, reoriented government’s administrative structure and successfully put Gujarat on the road to prosperity. His intentions and capacity were noticed within the first 100 days of his coming to power. Little wonder that these skills coupled with his administrative acumen, clear vision and integrity of character translated into a landslide victory in the December 2002 general elections and the Modi government was voted back to power with a massive majority of 128 seats in a house of 182. This victory was even more impressive than what is suggested by the figures because of the fact that the opposition Congress party had concentrated its nationwide resources on the Gujarat elections. Skilfully wading his way through the onslaught of a massive slander campaign unleashed by the opposition, Shri Narendra Modi gave a crushing defeat to the principal opposition party, the magnitude of which stunned friends & foes alike. On December 22, 2002, when he was sworn-in as the chief minister of Gujarat for the second time, the ceremony had to be held in an open-air stadium because of the sheer number of people who wanted to watch and hear the leader they had so overwhelmingly elected.
People’s expectations have been more than fulfilled. Today Gujarat is leading the nation in a variety of sectors be it e-Governance, investments, poverty eradication, power, SEZs, road development, fiscal discipline and many more. The heart of the matter is the people’s articipation.
Fighting against all odds, he ensured that the Narmada dam reached 121.9m. Height – He even observed a fast to counteract those obstructing the construction. “Sujalam Sufalam” – a scheme to create a grid of water resources in Gujarat is yet another innovative step towards water conservation and its appropriate utilization. Certain novel ideas like introduction of Soil Health Cards, Roaming Ration Cards and Roaming School Cards show his concern for the most common man of the state. His initiatives such as Krishi Mahotsav, Chiranjeevi Yojana, Matru Vandana, Beti Bachao campaign (save the girl child), Jyotigram Yojana, and Karmayogi Abhiyan etc. aim at multidimensional development of Gujarat. The vision, concept and time-bound implementation of such initiatives is what makes Shri Narendra Modi stand out as a true statesman who thinks of the next generation against the backdrop of politicians who can only think as far as the next elections. Widely regarded as a youthful and energetic mass leader with innovative thoughts, Shri Narendra Modi has successfully communicated his vision to the people of Gujarat and has been able to impart faith, trust and hope among more than 50 million people of Gujarat. His outstanding memory of addressing lacs of people, even common men, by their first name has made him the darling of the masses. His immense respect for spiritual leaders
has helped build bridges across religions. A wide crosssection of the people of Gujarat, cutting across income groups, religions and even political affiliations, continue to adore Shri Narendra Modi as an able and visionary leader who is transparently and convincingly uplifting the quality of their lives. A skilled orator and a deft negotiator, Shri Modi has earned the love of people from villages and cities alike. His following encompasses people belonging to every faith and religion and every economic section of society. It is under his able leadership that Gujarat has bagged several awards and accolades from all over the world – including UN Sasakawa Award for disaster reduction, Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) award for innovations in governance, UNESCO award, CSI award for eGovernance etc. The very fact that Shri Narendra Modi has been ranked as the number one Chief Minister by the public for three consecutive years speaks volumes for his achievements. His masterstroke of putting Gujarat on the global map essentially is ongoing campaign called the Vibrant Gujarat that truly transforms Gujarat into one of the most preferred investment destinations. Gujarat has been registering double digit growth rates for the past several years. While Gujarat continues to accelerate on the path of growth and development, the voyager continues to walk tirelessly, leaving behind his footprints on the sands of time, transforming milestones into smilestones, step by step and marching towards the goal to celebrate the golden jubilee of the state in 2010, when Gujarat will proudly stand among developed economies of the world. Even an overview of his journey in politics from grass-roots to the helm will speak volumes of his ever rising stature as a leader.
DABANGG 2 is an upcoming Bollywood action film directed and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the banner of Arbaaz Khan Productions. It is a sequel to the 2010 film Dabangg and is written by Dilip Shukla. Story is set in the city of Kanpur. The film will feature Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha reprising their roles from the previous film, whilst Prakash Raj plays the main antagonist. Development of the project commenced after the release of Dabangg, which turned out to be a worldwide blockbuster. Filming began on 9 March 2012 in Kamalistan Studio in Mumbai. It is slated for release on 21 December 2012. The first look poster unveiled on 8 November 2012, whilst the theatrical trailer was premiered on 10 November 2012, on Khan's reality show Bigg Boss 6. Its trailer was also released in cinemas on the day of Diwali along with Son of Sardaar. Some industry watchers expect this film to be one of the biggest grossers of the year, in line with other Salman films of recent years. The first teaser of Ajay Devgn starrer Himmatwala will be attached with Dabangg 2. Salman Khan as Chulbul 'Robin Hood' Pandey Sonakshi Sinha as Rajjo Pandey Arbaaz Khan as Makhanchand 'Makhi' Pandey Vinod Khanna as Prajapati Pandey Mahi Gill as Nirmala Pandey Prakash Raj as Thakur Bachcha Deepak Dobriyal as Chunni Sandeepa Dhar as Anjali Malaika Arora Khan in a Special Appearance in song "Pandey Ji Ki Seeti" Kareena Kapoor in a Special Appearance in song "Fevicol Se" Sanjay Dutt Special Appearance in song Dabangg Reloaded Development After the release of Dabangg, producer Arbaaz Khan announced that he is currently planning an sequel to Dabangg. Soon after the blockbuster collections of the film, Khan reported "Dabangg 2 may take time to hit the floors, but it is definitely on the cards." He also announced that the main leads, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha were already casted to reprise their parts in the sequel.[8] Her main look was also taken from the first and consisted of a yellow saree, a long plait with flowers in her hair. When director Abhinav Kashyap opted out of directing the sequel, Arbaaz Khan himself jumped in as the film's director. Prakash Raj was confirmed to have been chosen
to play the main villain. Kareena Kapoor has been roped in to play an item number in the film, despite initial reports considering Katrina Kaif for the role. Dabangg 2 is valued at 180 crore. In Feb 2012,it was reported that distribution rights were sold to UTV Motion Pictures for a price of 140 crore, the highest for a Bollywood film till date. But later UTV Motion Pictures reported it completely fake & nonsense news. UTV Motion Pictures has brushed aside rumours of purchasing the rights of the sequel to Salman Khan-Sonakshi Sinha starrer, Dabangg 2 for 140 crore. Filming Shooting for the film was slated to begin in March 2012. The producers announced plans to shoot the film in Kanpur. A set depicting the city of Kanpur was created at the Kamalistan Studios in Mumbai, where the first schedule of the film was shot. The entire studio was rented for the film, making it a first in Bollywood. The phase consisted of shooting a qawwali song under neon lights. Following the shoot, filming is expected to take place in film city in Mumbai. The last schedule has been planned to be shot at Satara. Three days after the film went on floors, it was reported that Salman Khan replaced cinematographer, K. K. Senthil Kumar, with Aseem Kumar. A song titled "Fevicol" was choreographed as a dance number and considered as an equivalent to "Munni Badnaam Hui" from Dabangg. Reports indicating that Salman would essay an important involvement in the director's role were dismissed by Arbaaz. It was also reported that Salman Khan bought the scenes from Gabbar Singh (Telugu Remake of Dabangg) for a whopping Rs 50 lakhs and sources said that the scenes include the Antyakshari scene, the cutout episode with Brahmanandam and the Kabaddi scene. Pre-release business Dabangg 2 Pre-release business • Territories and ancillary revenues Price • North (Delhi-UP, Mumbai, East Punjab, CPCI, Rajasthan) 80 crore • South (Nizam, Mysore, Tamil Nadu, Kerala) 10 crore • East (Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Orissa) 10 crore • Satellite rights with a TV channel 45 crore • Overseas & home video rights with Eros International 25 crore • Audio rights 10 crore All acquisition figures are approximate.
Aries (Mar. 20--Apr. 19) : You have more energy than you know how to burn! This is a good week for workouts. Good news or helpful information comes to you from one or more of the following sectors: publishing, education, places of worship, travel and the law. Travel is possible. Taurus (Apr. 20--May 19): This is not the best of weeks to embark on a new sexual encounter, or a new broker/financial manager relationship. Your judgment is cloudy in these areas. Those who look like new friends may become a source of disappointment. So be really cautious. There may be concerns about your partner’s resources. Gemini (May 20 -- June 20) : This week is all about communications of every sort. Even you will be talking, speaking, and writing way more than is normal. Some of your discussions will be intense, so be prepared. Read or at least scan all new information coming your way. A fresh piece of data might just be what you need to fill in the gaps.
Libra (Sep. 23--Oct. 22) Speak and act with conscious intention around children or with romantic partners. It is possible that communications could go awry. Don't allow a misperception to ruin a day. Discuss it immediately, if possible. You may encounter a short period of brain fuzz. Let it be and it will go by the end of the week. Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21) : You occasionally confuse what you think with who you are. There are those who will disagree with you this week. Just don't let it become a battle to the death. Remain aware that your identity is not at stake in this situation. Coworkers may be challenging. You are bigger than that. Rise above it. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 --Dec. 20) : Mercury travels rapidly through your sign between Dec. 10 and the end of the year. During this period there likely will be greater emphasis on communications, errands, and other short distance travels. Your mind will be quick and your attitude persuasive. You are loaded with ideas, so remember not to monopolize conversations.
Cancer (June 21--Jul y 21) : Your energy level is good. Positive outcomes related to your partner and/or children are reflecting well upon you. Almost anything you set out to accomplish is handled in unusually quick time. You have what it takes to be a warrior on behalf of yourself or others. People will listen to you.
Capricorn ( Dec 21 -- Jan 19) : Take really good care of yourself throughout this week. You are moving toward a slump in your physical cycle that will reach bottom next week. Your responsibilities in managing groups may be getting the best of you. Make it a point to avoid a “life and death” attitude.
Leo (July 22 --Aug. 21): A project begun in late October is just beginning to yield results. The outcome is probably not what you imagined, but give it time to grow on its own before you press it to become your original image. Sometimes creative work takes on its own purposes and changes shape before our eyes.
Aquarius (Jan. 20--Feb. 17) : Things involving the Powers That Be continue to move forward on your behalf. Your social life is definitely on the upswing. This is a great week for a getaway. Do something novel, even if you don’t leave home. Your mind is open to whatever seems fresh and unique.
Virgo (Aug 22--Sep. 22) : Your focus shifts to matters of home, hearth, and family. Things of the past may float up in your mind for reflection. Think carefully about what is truly important to you now, at this time in your life. Don't allow old habits or rules from the past to make your decision for you. Obsessing is not good for your health.
Pisces (Feb. 18--Mar. 19) : Take every precaution not to abuse your body during this period. Drugs or alcohol could have peculiar side effects. You are in a low physical cycle and will be unable to push yourself as hard as normal on any physical task. If you are affected emotionally, try not to worry about it. Your body/feelings will right themselves after the 15th.
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