Thursday, April 26, 2007
Vol-3/Issue-9/2007
Medai alert-02
Don’t exaggerate climate dangers; warn Scientist, Media and Film producers
Paul Hardaker and Chris Collier of UK’s Royal Meteorological Society said Scientists, Media and Hollywood (Film such as The Day After Tomorrow) are all guilty of making out that catastrophic events (Cyclones, Typhoons, Floods and the like Tsunami) were more likely to happen when this could not be proved by scientist.
Reporting the recent report of United Nations on climatic change by the media especially the use of words not in the report such as Catastrophic, Shocking, Terrifying and Devastating is not called for.
Hindu: Don’t exaggerate climate dangers, warn scientists
By Juliette Jowit Dated19th March 2007 page 11on’t exaggerate climate dangers; warn Scientist
Paul Hardaker and Chris Collier of UK’s Royal Meteorological Society said Scientists, Media and Hollywood (Film such as The Day After Tomorrow) are all guilty of making out that catastrophic events (Cyclones, Typhoons, Floods and the like Tsunami) were more likely to happen when this could not be proved by scientist.
Reporting the recent report of United Nations on climatic change by the media especially the use of words not in the report such as Catastrophic, Shocking, Terrifying and Devastating is not called for.
Hindu: Don’t exaggerate climate dangers, warn scientists
By Juliette Jowit Dated19th March 2007 page 11on’t exaggerate climate dangers; warn Scientist
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Vol-3/Issue-8/2007
Vishwa Gou Sammelana
An international conference and festival on Indian breeds of cattle
The Vishwa Gou Sammelana (World Cow Conference) will be held at Shree Ramachandrapura math, Hosanagara, Shimoga district, Karnataka , India under the aegis and guidance of His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Sri Sri Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji from 21 April 2007 to 29 April 2007.
This summit has an objective to promote propagation and improvement of Indian breeds of cattle, to study, document and create awareness about the importance of products from indigenous cows on firm scientific principles for the betterment of mankind. The summit will bring together National and International institutions working in this area, farmers, livestock keepers and the goushalas. Resource persons will be drawn from among researchers from various countries, social workers, NGOs, farmers, and concerned government departments and others. Exhibitions, live demonstrations and cultural programmes related to the theme will also be held. It will give an insight into the the role of cows in Indian culture, economy, livelihood, religion etc. Over two and a half million people are expected to take part in this mega event of nine days.
A nine day festival to learn, teach, debate, discuss, witness, enjoy, IMMERSE ONE SELF IN THEME INDIAN COW. The conference will focus on economic, environmental, agricultural and spiritual benefits of rearing native breed cattle. National and International dignitaries and leaders will attend the conference. Over 20 lakh people are expected to witness this once in a lifetime event.
The Vishwa Gou Sammelana (World Cow Conference) will be held at Shree Ramachandrapura math, Hosanagara, Shimoga district, Karnataka , India under the aegis and guidance of His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Sri Sri Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji from 21 April 2007 to 29 April 2007.
This summit has an objective to promote propagation and improvement of Indian breeds of cattle, to study, document and create awareness about the importance of products from indigenous cows on firm scientific principles for the betterment of mankind. The summit will bring together National and International institutions working in this area, farmers, livestock keepers and the goushalas. Resource persons will be drawn from among researchers from various countries, social workers, NGOs, farmers, and concerned government departments and others. Exhibitions, live demonstrations and cultural programmes related to the theme will also be held. It will give an insight into the the role of cows in Indian culture, economy, livelihood, religion etc. Over two and a half million people are expected to take part in this mega event of nine days.
A nine day festival to learn, teach, debate, discuss, witness, enjoy, IMMERSE ONE SELF IN THEME INDIAN COW. The conference will focus on economic, environmental, agricultural and spiritual benefits of rearing native breed cattle. National and International dignitaries and leaders will attend the conference. Over 20 lakh people are expected to witness this once in a lifetime event.
The programs:
Kamadhenu Mahayajna for 121 days – Commenced on 25 Dec 2006.
Kamadhenu Rathothsava – a car festival with sacred cow as the presiding deity.
Exhibition of Indian breed cattle
Gou Thulabhara – offering money and other precious items equivalent to the weight of the cow.
Encyclopedia – on Cattle, the first of its kind.
Flute recital amidst cows in the pastroral setting.
Gopala Gowrava Awards – felicitation of people who have contributed immensely to the welfare of the cattle.
Gavya Chikitsa Kendras – cow centred medical camps.
Food Festival to bring out the rich variety of milk based Indian cuisine.
Exhibition on themes related to Indian cattle.
Display of sculptures, drawings, poems etc., on cows.
Community Gou Poojas.
Gou Sankeerthanas – day and night Bhajans invoking the blessings of Goumatha
Fine art fest – Artists of national and international repute to participate.
Discussion on Goumatha by Shree Shree Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji.
Meditation session in the presence of Goumatha.
Presentation of reports by scientists.
Competitions like debate, quiz, dance, singing and other fine arts.
Seminars and Discussions on Gomatha will also be conducted during the event.
Shree Ramachandrapura Math, Shree Samsthana Gokarna has an illustrious history of more than 1300 Years and was established by Shree Adi Shankaracharya. It is the only Math with an unbroken lineage(Avichchinna Parampara) of Peethadeeshas and the present pontiff,Shree Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shree Raghaveshwara Bharathi Mahaswami is the 36th Guru and he is greatly revered by all as the incarnation of Adi Shankara. Shree Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji believes that the Math has to help the people live in a better world not only by preserving and propagating the Sanathana Dharma but also by taking-up social welfare programmes. Relentlessly working on his dream, Shree Swamiji has embarked on massive social welfare programmes such as Value Based Education System, Hospitals & Health Care for Rural Poor, Food distribution for poor, Cancer Research, Protecting & Preserving native Indian breed Cows, Propagation of organic farming etc to name a few. Some of these projects are unique and are being widely appreciated in India and Abroad. The success of these projects are already visible and people from all walks of life are involving themselves in realizing Swamiji’s dream of gifting ourselves a better tomorrow.We invite you to take a journey through this web site and join us in the ‘March Towards Light...’ lead by Shree Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji.
Vol-3/Issue-7/2007
Medai alert-01
Charges of partisan or unfair reporting in media
Charges of partisan or unfair reporting which are made often are not the same as pointing out gaps in published report or omissions. Reporters leave readers guessing about the needed facts. The reader needs information, not bafflement. However it might be contended, if message with an implication is deliberately ambiguous, it is best for correspondents not to speculate. Preferences or prejudices should not intrude into actual reporting when fairness is the paper’s credo.
In the column of Hindu ‘ONLINE AND OFF LINE’ K.Narayanan elucidating three media repots to substantiate.
Hindu 19th March 2007 ‘ONLINE AND OFF LINE’ page eleven
Charges of partisan or unfair reporting which are made often are not the same as pointing out gaps in published report or omissions. Reporters leave readers guessing about the needed facts. The reader needs information, not bafflement. However it might be contended, if message with an implication is deliberately ambiguous, it is best for correspondents not to speculate. Preferences or prejudices should not intrude into actual reporting when fairness is the paper’s credo.
In the column of Hindu ‘ONLINE AND OFF LINE’ K.Narayanan elucidating three media repots to substantiate.
Hindu 19th March 2007 ‘ONLINE AND OFF LINE’ page eleven
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Vol-3/Issue-6/2007
Money matters more-03
Less than Rs one lakh small car from
Less than Rs one lakh small car from
Mohindra Renault
France headquartered Renault is among the top 10 car makers in the world that rolls out over two million vehicles every year. Mumbai based Scorpio fame Mohindra & Mohindra with Renault will launch their small car Logan for the Indian market with in two years of forming their joint venture. Renault CEO Ghosn surprised at the lessons he has learnt in India. As against huge capital cost he says “ we are discovering through our partnership with M&M that the level of investment for a specific objective can be done frugally” he further stressed “there is growing demand across the world for cars that just do the job. Many people don’t want fancy feature”. He is interested in bringing low cost small car. “In India to be a volume player you need to sell a car at below $3000, even $2000” Ghosn says.
Between both companies they have together invested Rs.700 crore in facilities and re-engineering to role out Logan.
M&M will earn revenue for leasing out its Nasik factory to the joint venture and commission for selling Logan through its sales net work; In addition it will learn new techniques in designing and manufacturing vehicles.
There is a lot of benefit for Mahindra Renault joint venture partners and it is an example of frugal engineering in India.
The Times of India 6th April 2007 page Times Business
France headquartered Renault is among the top 10 car makers in the world that rolls out over two million vehicles every year. Mumbai based Scorpio fame Mohindra & Mohindra with Renault will launch their small car Logan for the Indian market with in two years of forming their joint venture. Renault CEO Ghosn surprised at the lessons he has learnt in India. As against huge capital cost he says “ we are discovering through our partnership with M&M that the level of investment for a specific objective can be done frugally” he further stressed “there is growing demand across the world for cars that just do the job. Many people don’t want fancy feature”. He is interested in bringing low cost small car. “In India to be a volume player you need to sell a car at below $3000, even $2000” Ghosn says.
Between both companies they have together invested Rs.700 crore in facilities and re-engineering to role out Logan.
M&M will earn revenue for leasing out its Nasik factory to the joint venture and commission for selling Logan through its sales net work; In addition it will learn new techniques in designing and manufacturing vehicles.
There is a lot of benefit for Mahindra Renault joint venture partners and it is an example of frugal engineering in India.
The Times of India 6th April 2007 page Times Business
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Vol-3/Issue-07/2007
Purnachandra Tejaswi versatile kannada writer and environmentalist passes away
K.P Purnachandra Tejaswi, son of celebrated poet Kuvempu died of a heart attack 5th Thrusday 07 in his home town Mudiger house "Nirutthara" , Chikamangaluru. He was 69 years old.
He was a fantastic writer in kannada and his sad demise is a great loss to kannada literature and karnatak; this is absolutely true in case of Tejaswi.
A unique writer and a novelist his novels include - Karwalo, Chidambara Rahasya, Kidiyoorina Gayyaligalu, Krishnegowdana Aane and Mayaloka. He was known for his commitment to the village lifestyle.
His first short story Huliyurina sarahaddu (1962) revealed his style of writing.His Vismaya prapancha series is considered as one of the greatest contributions to the field og ecology and environmental science.Three of his famous short stories which are made into movies Abachurina Postoffice,Tabarana Kathe, Kubi Mattu Iyala earn him national awards for the best screen play.The subjects in his novels were village based Western Ghats forests, people and the enviroment that he surrounded himself with.His four decade long contributions have made kannada litirature rich in many ways. His 35 works include poems,travelogue short stories.He received several honours like Kendra Sahitya Akademi awards, Karnataka sahitya Academy awards,Shivarama Karanta Award etc he deserved the national literary award like Jnana Peetha. Eventhough he is son of a great poet he grew independently and his contribution is unique.He was a science, bird, photography and environment enthusiast he fought for the conservation of Western Ghats. He shunned publicity.
K.P Purnachandra Tejaswi, son of celebrated poet Kuvempu died of a heart attack 5th Thrusday 07 in his home town Mudiger house "Nirutthara" , Chikamangaluru. He was 69 years old.
He was a fantastic writer in kannada and his sad demise is a great loss to kannada literature and karnatak; this is absolutely true in case of Tejaswi.
A unique writer and a novelist his novels include - Karwalo, Chidambara Rahasya, Kidiyoorina Gayyaligalu, Krishnegowdana Aane and Mayaloka. He was known for his commitment to the village lifestyle.
His first short story Huliyurina sarahaddu (1962) revealed his style of writing.His Vismaya prapancha series is considered as one of the greatest contributions to the field og ecology and environmental science.Three of his famous short stories which are made into movies Abachurina Postoffice,Tabarana Kathe, Kubi Mattu Iyala earn him national awards for the best screen play.The subjects in his novels were village based Western Ghats forests, people and the enviroment that he surrounded himself with.His four decade long contributions have made kannada litirature rich in many ways. His 35 works include poems,travelogue short stories.He received several honours like Kendra Sahitya Akademi awards, Karnataka sahitya Academy awards,Shivarama Karanta Award etc he deserved the national literary award like Jnana Peetha. Eventhough he is son of a great poet he grew independently and his contribution is unique.He was a science, bird, photography and environment enthusiast he fought for the conservation of Western Ghats. He shunned publicity.
The Times of India 6th April 07 page 5
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Vol-03/Issue-06/2007
Money matters more-02
World’s biggest passenger aircraft made its maiden flight
The new Airbus A-380 the world’s biggest passenger aircraft completed its maiden flight to New York on 19th March 2007 from Frankfurt Germany (German airline Lufthansa) and at the same time another A-380 touched Los Angeles International Airport operated by Australian airliner Qantas.
The pilot who flown the A-380 said that despite the jumbo size it is quick and responsive. He compared it to driving a truck or a bus and even compared it to driving Ferrari.
Airbus A-380 aircraft the 550 seat double-decker which has a wing span the length of a football field and 239 feet long can hold 309980 litres of fuel; cruise at 900 kph and fly14720 km.
The aircraft represents aviation of 21st century. Airbus industry hopes it will dominate air travel for the next two decades. The Airbus aircraft industry a European consortium now called EADS Airbus with a turnover of 26 billion Euros per year. Founded in the year 1970; contributed several Airbus aircrafts to civil aviation. So far it has delivered 4598 aircrafts.
Waiting in the wing is Boeing whose Boeing-747 jumbo jet has been world’s principal long haul aircraft since 30 years and now has competitor.
The Airbus which has been beset by management and financial problems including a two years delay of delivering A-380 aircraft that put the industry lass to the extent of $6.61 billion. Now Airbus has166 orders of A-380 aircrafts from 15 airlines. The Airbus restructures its industry by cutting 10000 jobs and spinning off or closing six of its European manufacturing plants and thereby slashes costs to 2 billion Euros annually.
The Dubai based Emirates Airlines has ordered 45 air crafts of Airbus A-380. An order worth of 10 billion Starlings (Rs.85000 crore).
Emirates Airlines also signed six years deal to showcase its airline with A-380 Airbus model for annual rent of 1.5 million Starlings (Rs.12.75 crore) at the gate way to Heathrow airport London. Here it is to be remembered since 16 years British Airways advertised concord model here and it decided not to renew the contract paving way to Emirates Airlines to advertise A-380.
Hindu 20th March 2007 page13
Sunday Times of India 1st April2007 page10
www.airbus.com/
The new Airbus A-380 the world’s biggest passenger aircraft completed its maiden flight to New York on 19th March 2007 from Frankfurt Germany (German airline Lufthansa) and at the same time another A-380 touched Los Angeles International Airport operated by Australian airliner Qantas.
The pilot who flown the A-380 said that despite the jumbo size it is quick and responsive. He compared it to driving a truck or a bus and even compared it to driving Ferrari.
Airbus A-380 aircraft the 550 seat double-decker which has a wing span the length of a football field and 239 feet long can hold 309980 litres of fuel; cruise at 900 kph and fly14720 km.
The aircraft represents aviation of 21st century. Airbus industry hopes it will dominate air travel for the next two decades. The Airbus aircraft industry a European consortium now called EADS Airbus with a turnover of 26 billion Euros per year. Founded in the year 1970; contributed several Airbus aircrafts to civil aviation. So far it has delivered 4598 aircrafts.
Waiting in the wing is Boeing whose Boeing-747 jumbo jet has been world’s principal long haul aircraft since 30 years and now has competitor.
The Airbus which has been beset by management and financial problems including a two years delay of delivering A-380 aircraft that put the industry lass to the extent of $6.61 billion. Now Airbus has166 orders of A-380 aircrafts from 15 airlines. The Airbus restructures its industry by cutting 10000 jobs and spinning off or closing six of its European manufacturing plants and thereby slashes costs to 2 billion Euros annually.
The Dubai based Emirates Airlines has ordered 45 air crafts of Airbus A-380. An order worth of 10 billion Starlings (Rs.85000 crore).
Emirates Airlines also signed six years deal to showcase its airline with A-380 Airbus model for annual rent of 1.5 million Starlings (Rs.12.75 crore) at the gate way to Heathrow airport London. Here it is to be remembered since 16 years British Airways advertised concord model here and it decided not to renew the contract paving way to Emirates Airlines to advertise A-380.
Hindu 20th March 2007 page13
Sunday Times of India 1st April2007 page10
www.airbus.com/
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Vol-03/Issue-5/2007
French TGV Train Breaks Rail Speed Record
French high-speed train broke the world speed record on rail on Tuesday 3rd April 2007, reaching 574.8 kilometers an hour (357 miles an hour) in a much publicized test in eastern France, exceeding expectations that it would hit 150 meters a second, or 540 kilometers an hour. To watch the video click here.
Train, code-named V150, is a research prototype meant to demonstrate the superiority both of the TGV high-speed train and of its probable successor, the AGV, which is also manufactured by the French engineering group Alstom. The performance on Tuesday came close to but did not break the world speed record set by the Maglev from Japan which holds the world record for a train with a speed of 581 kilometers (361 miles) an hour recorded in 2003; it uses electromagnetic technology, where the train does not actually touch the rail. This technology is more costly, typically runs shorter distances and is less compatible with existing rail networks. The previous speed record for a train running on rails was 515.3 km an hour set in France in 1990.
France operates 400 TGV trains on about 1,100 miles of track built especially for high speeds.
The V150 train can develop over 25000 horse power, twice that of conventional TGV. The French railroad company SNCF and Alstom publicized the event as a test of “French excellence,” building on national pride for the 25-year-old bullet train.
The train reached its maximum speed in about 16 minutes at a site about 125 miles from Paris on a specially chosen sector of tracks of the new Eastern Europe TGV line. The train service will begin between Paris and Strasbourg in June2007. The V150 train, with a reduced number of train cars and larger wheels, incorporates technological elements from the AGV.
SNCF and Alstom insist that the demonstration does not fulfill any immediate commercial purposes, but others say the speed could serve as a selling point in Asia and other markets.
“This world speed record is intended for research, to improve security and performance,” said Anne-Marie Idrac, the head of SNCF upon leaving the train. “And today the train that runs the fastest is the Eastern TGV. We don’t see the market today for such high speed.”
Alstom, the world high-speed train leader, with 21 percent of the market, is hoping it might parlay the record into sales, as its competitors — Siemens of Germany and Hitachi of Japan — have cut into Alstom’s lead in the competition for the market. Alstom has 70 percent of the market for trains that reach 270 kilometers (168 miles) an hour or more, Patrick Kron, Alstom’s chief executive, said in an interview.
“There are big developments to come in Europe, but also Latin America where we just announced we are competing for an order in Argentina,” Mr. Kron said. High-speed trains are a potentially lucrative market in developing countries — China and India are the biggest markets, with China spending about 15 billion euros a year on its rail network, while India is looking at developing a high-speed train system.
Crowds gathered on bridges overlooking the rail tracks to watch the train race by, and national television broadcast live images from the train.
“It’s quite an achievement; I hope it’s going to help us sell a lot of TGV’s,” said Arnaud Delahaye, a 32-year-old technician from nearby Reims as he watched the V150 train from behind fences after its arrival at a purpose-built control center.
High-speed trains have not caught on in the United States as they have in Europe, where TGV travel is generally considered faster transportation than air travel for distances that the TGV can cover in less than three hours.
Times of India 4th April 2007 page 21
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Train, code-named V150, is a research prototype meant to demonstrate the superiority both of the TGV high-speed train and of its probable successor, the AGV, which is also manufactured by the French engineering group Alstom. The performance on Tuesday came close to but did not break the world speed record set by the Maglev from Japan which holds the world record for a train with a speed of 581 kilometers (361 miles) an hour recorded in 2003; it uses electromagnetic technology, where the train does not actually touch the rail. This technology is more costly, typically runs shorter distances and is less compatible with existing rail networks. The previous speed record for a train running on rails was 515.3 km an hour set in France in 1990.
France operates 400 TGV trains on about 1,100 miles of track built especially for high speeds.
The V150 train can develop over 25000 horse power, twice that of conventional TGV. The French railroad company SNCF and Alstom publicized the event as a test of “French excellence,” building on national pride for the 25-year-old bullet train.
The train reached its maximum speed in about 16 minutes at a site about 125 miles from Paris on a specially chosen sector of tracks of the new Eastern Europe TGV line. The train service will begin between Paris and Strasbourg in June2007. The V150 train, with a reduced number of train cars and larger wheels, incorporates technological elements from the AGV.
SNCF and Alstom insist that the demonstration does not fulfill any immediate commercial purposes, but others say the speed could serve as a selling point in Asia and other markets.
“This world speed record is intended for research, to improve security and performance,” said Anne-Marie Idrac, the head of SNCF upon leaving the train. “And today the train that runs the fastest is the Eastern TGV. We don’t see the market today for such high speed.”
Alstom, the world high-speed train leader, with 21 percent of the market, is hoping it might parlay the record into sales, as its competitors — Siemens of Germany and Hitachi of Japan — have cut into Alstom’s lead in the competition for the market. Alstom has 70 percent of the market for trains that reach 270 kilometers (168 miles) an hour or more, Patrick Kron, Alstom’s chief executive, said in an interview.
“There are big developments to come in Europe, but also Latin America where we just announced we are competing for an order in Argentina,” Mr. Kron said. High-speed trains are a potentially lucrative market in developing countries — China and India are the biggest markets, with China spending about 15 billion euros a year on its rail network, while India is looking at developing a high-speed train system.
Crowds gathered on bridges overlooking the rail tracks to watch the train race by, and national television broadcast live images from the train.
“It’s quite an achievement; I hope it’s going to help us sell a lot of TGV’s,” said Arnaud Delahaye, a 32-year-old technician from nearby Reims as he watched the V150 train from behind fences after its arrival at a purpose-built control center.
High-speed trains have not caught on in the United States as they have in Europe, where TGV travel is generally considered faster transportation than air travel for distances that the TGV can cover in less than three hours.
Times of India 4th April 2007 page 21
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