Chennai, March 19, 2016: Nearly ten years after submission of the recommendations of the historic National Commission on Farmers (NCF), its Chairperson Prof M S Swaminathan presented an analysis and an encyclopaedic overview of recommendations made in five reports submitted by the NCF between 2004 and 2006 and their relevance even today. He was speaking at an event organized by the Foundation for Agrarian Studies at Chennai on Saturday, on the subject “The Recommendations of the National Farmers Commission: A Ten-Year Balance Sheet”.

Calling for strong and comprehensive policy support to revitalize agriculture, he shared the vision of the NCF. “I had said at the very first meeting of this Commission that it would represent the voice of the farmer. There have been many commissions for agriculture the world over, but this was really unique in its effort to represent the voices of the farming community.”

Hannan Mollah, General Secretary of the All-India Kisan Sabha, explained how and why the farming community and the mass organizations of farmers and agricultural workers supported the NCF’s recommendations and urged the Government to implement them in the context of increasing agrarian distress. “We tell farmers to say ‘No’ to suicide, to identify the problem, unite and fight. If agriculture dies, the nation will die. We want all sections of the people, intellectuals, writers and journalists to come forward and support the farmer” was his impassioned plea to the audience.

Chairing the session, N Ram, Chairman, Kasturi and Sons, publishers of The Hindu group of newspapers, said “The NCF’s recommendations are the most important recommendations in several decades.” He lamented the decline in coverage of agriculture in a systematic manner by newspapers and other news media, in terms of focusing on the agrarian crisis and what is important in science and technology towards facilitating solutions and policy changes.

The website of the Foundation for Agrarian Studies www.fas.org.in – a unique effort designed and maintained pro bono by TNQ Books and Journals, to provide an agriculture-related repository of studies, research material and publications – was launched on the occasion. V K Ramachandran, honorary Managing Trustee of the Foundation for Agrarian Studies (FAS) and Editor of the Review of Agrarian Studies, gave an overview of the studies conducted by FAS in 10 States, providing deep insights into agricultural and developmental issues in rural India.

The day-long seminar featured a series of presentations on results from rural surveys conducted by FAS for discussions with the audience of researchers, representatives from farmers’ organizations, and academics.

Startups Club & University of Hyderabad, host Technology Business Incubator DEMO DAY at UoH!

* Shri Nrupendar Rao, Chairman, CII, Telangana; inaugurates it

Hyderabad, March 19th 2016: Startups Club in collaboration with University of Hyderabad, hosted Technology Business Incubator DEMO DAY on Saturday at University of Hyderabad. Chief Guest Shri Nrupendar Rao, Chairman, CII, Telangana, inaugurated DEMO DAY; Prof. V. Venkata Ramana, Coordinator, TBI-UoH & Prof. B. Rajashekhar, Dean, SMS, UoH, were also present on the occasion.   

Startups Club is a premier destination for early stage startups and is present across Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Mumbai, with Ahmedabad, Cochin, Delhi, Pune, Vizag & Dublin (Ireland) just launched. It organises startup meetups across the 11 cities regularly. These meetups discuss various topics that are relevant to startups and encourage discussions amongst members based on their experiences. It has more than 6000 plus members across the 5 cities.

The Demo Day is a pan-India hunt for startups by Startups Club and an opportunity to facilitate meetings with investors to pitch ideas directly, to get validated and get funded. Technology Business Incubator (TBI) is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and is promoted by Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Dairying (SINED). TBI promotes the concept of growth through innovations and applications of technology, support, economic development strategies for Small Business Development.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Nrupendar Rao exhorted the youth by saying that this country belongs to you. India is young as 50% of population is below 25 years and no other country is in this advantageous position and there are tremendous opportunities for the youth to capitalise on. According to Citibank and Goldman Sachs report, India which is the fourth largest economy today will be in 3rd position by 2020 and the number one economy and economic super power by 2050. Entrepreneurs initiating start ups are job creators and not job seekers, therefore you are the masters of your destiny. This journey of entrepreneurship is arduous, there will be several obstacles on your path, don't give up and continue with perseverance to achieve your goal. You should nurture loads of competitive spirit, face challenges boldly and think out of the box to be successful in your endeavour, he said.

Prof. V. Venkata Ramana said entrepreneurship, innovation and incubation was new to UoH though it was one of the finest universities in the country with extensive research being done, but were not very successful in the lab to market journey. In 2008 with the then Vice Chancellor's encouragement got funds from Government of India to set up a Technology Business Incubator, probably one of the first incubators in the country to be set up in the university system. Since than we have progressed well and currently have eight incubatee, ten patents filed, tens works in the last phase, he said.  

Technology Business Incubator Demo Day serves as a bridge between entrepreneurs, as there is much that can be achieved through collaboration amongst them. It gives an opportunity to learn about challenges ahead from individuals who took a leap into entrepreneurship and built their businesses. This platform encourages as well as supports innovation and is already working with some of the leading science and technology initiatives to facilitate this.

Kolkata: Coal India's employee unions have deferred the proposed strike on March 29 after a meeting with the company management, a union leader said on Monday.

"We had a fruitful discussion with minister Piyush Goyal on March 14. Today, we have met chairman and management of the company. We have raised several issues including payment of contractor workers and secured a signed minutes. In view of the positive approach, we deferred the proposed one day strike on March 29," said Indian National Mine Workers' Federation secretary general S.Q. Zama.

"We are more worried about the payment of contractors' workers. The management has assured that action would be taken against the contractors for not making payments," he said.

Being Human Clothing draws inspiration from street style for its Spring Summer 16 collection

March 2016, Mumbai: Being Human, the clothing line with a heart, features a street style inspired range in its Spring Summer 2016 collection.The collection focuses on key pieces such as longline tees and polo t-shirts, tracks and jog-chinos for men whilst its women’s wear range comprises bomber jackets, leggings, chambray joggers, high slit sold tunics and longline tank tops and t-shirts for women giving out the vibe of the American street style.

As the name suggests, street fashion celebrates individuality and on-the-go pieces with the right combination of in-vogue trends and off-the-runway details. The idea is to keep it comfortable and stylish at the same time.

The key highlights of this collection are the monochromatic shades and graphic prints along with burnout effect and distressed details. Inspired by the global trends, the collection is diverse and distinct incorporating casual and snug silhouettes. Accessories like baseball caps and wristbands are great add-ons offered by Being Human Clothing to complete your street inspired look.

Get in the street style vibe with Being Human Clothing this Spring Summer and shop from their fresh arrivals to upgrade your personal style.

In pic: Mr. K.K. Kulothungan, Chairman & Managing Director, Kemia Group, addressing the Media.

Introduces “10+10 Homes” concept for the first time in India

Kemia Homes, a Chennai based company from the Kemia Group, focuses on the Housing Sector and after several years of research and understanding customer demands and satisfactions, has come out with an exclusive concept, “The 10+10 Homes", which will radically impact the building and construction Industry.

Addressing the Media, Mr. K.K. Kulothungan, Chairman & Managing Director, Kemia Group said, “Before we talk about the Projects, I would like to inform the Media about a unique concept which is very close to our hearts and will undoubtedly delight our buyers. Tremendous homework has been done over the last several years in both the legal and technical aspects of a family living in a home, which we are sure is going to introduce our home buyer to his new home in our segment of homes."

Homes meant to last a life time. We are proud to announce “The 10 + 10 homes”, a new way to how homes should be constructed and sold in India.

Features of “10 +10” Homes:

1. 10 years Warranty 

2. 10 years Maintenance

3. The legally enforceable document

4. An Arbitration clause under the Indian Act

5. Built in high compliance standards

6. Focus on the legal and technical aspects of a home to a family.

This is our humble endeavour to bring the smile back to our Indian families.

Kemia Homes has done projects in Chennai and Kolkata and is launching a Villa Project in the name and style of ”Ferns” at Pondicherry.  On ECR we are launching ”Paradise Beach”, while in Kolkata, we are expanding on the current project “Lotus”, by developing Lotus phase II.

Speaking on the Villa Project, Mr. S. P. Satish Babu, Director, and CEO, Kemia Homes said, ““Ferns” is approved by the Puducherry Planning Authority and is coming up on a 5.58 acre residential land.  It is the ideal choice when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of congested life and yet be in the city. Ferns will have 120 ultra-modern villas each on a 1200 sq.ft. Plot area with a spacious built-up area of 1700 sq.ft. "Ferns" caters to the aspirations of the middle income group, and despite many hi-end specifications, the price has been worked out to be the “““Real Value for Money”.

“Ferns the "10 + 10 villa" will now define the meaning of a value engineered product for a home to our buyers, creating a new bench mark in this segment. Each villa follows a well-planned architectural design with 3 bedrooms“ one on the ground floor and two on the first floor. 

Ferns 10 + 10 consists of...

* Warranty

* Maintenance 

* Two aesthetically designed living rooms and a dining room with a modular imported kitchen.

* The Green wash area.

* The Parent's room, Children's room and the guest room.

* Individual covered car park. 

* Landscaped parks

* Children play area

* A well maintained Club house

* Swimming pool and a Children's pool

* An air conditioned fully equipped health centre.

* Steam and Sauna.

* Air conditioned Squash court

* Centralised waste water treatment and water supply.

* New standards in most areas complying to the current international standards of home living.

For example, in association with an international company we have brought in our value engineering to the windows in our homes... The 5mm tempered glass in the UPVC Windows fitted in our 10 + 10 Ferns leading to high safety and noise insulation to our homes.

The company plans to develop housing projects worth more than Rs. 600 crores in Chennai, Kolkata and Bangalore. The value of the current projects underway is 125 crores. Under development are projects valued at more than 250 crores in the next 6 to 8 months.

Mr. Satish Babu added that, “Kemia Homes takes pride in the fact that we are a zero debt company. Kemia Group is involved in hospitality, plantations, software and strategy mapping.”

Hero Cycles Showcases the latest in Bicycle Technology and a host of new launches at India’s Largest Cycle & Fitness Expo

* This is the 4th edition of the annual India International Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo

Ludhiana, March 18: World’s largest bicycle manufacturer Hero Cycles is showcasing a series of its latest brands, from premium to mass products, at the largest exhibition of India’s bicycle, fitness and sports industry that opened today in Ludhiana.

This is the 4^th edition of the annual India International Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo that brings together the best in bicycles, fitness and outdoor sports equipment industry.

A unique platform for establishing business ties, the annual exhibition brings together dealers, distributors, importers, entrepreneurs and manufacturers from across the country to Ludhiana every year to scout for business opportunities.

A haven for fitness enthusiasts, the exhibition showcases the latest innovation and technology in the field of bicycles, fitness equipment and outdoor sports equipment.

Hero Cycles, the leader in India’s bicycle industry, is showcasing one of the largest cycle stalls at the exhibition, dedicated to its wide gamut of products and brands, most of which have a separate catchment zone.

From high-end technology-driven fitness bikes that dominate the premium segment to mass consumption products that are part of everyday Indian’s lives, Hero Cycles has an enviably large portfolio of products. The twin objectives of Hero’s participation at the expo are to display its new models, as also showcase the grandness of the portfolio of products that Hero has on board to offer.

“This exhibition is a very fruitful platform for all stakeholders involved in the bicycle and fitness segment, which is emerging as a fast growing sector in India. Not only for business opportunities, this expo is also very interesting from the perspective of the consumers. A large number of people from all walks of life visit the expo and take a first-hand look at what is new in the cycling industry. Bicycling as a fitness activity is gaining new converts in India today with rising awareness about the need to maintain fitness and physical activity. In the coming decade, we are sure to see more and more people take to bicycling as a fitness and leisure activity. Hero Cycles takes pride in the fact that it caters to each and every segment of Indian bicycle consumer – from mass to premium. We are showcasing our wide gamut of products at the expo,” said Mr. Pankaj Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Cycles.

Among major attractions that Hero Cycles is exhibiting at the expo is the latest range of 15 new active sports products in the premium UT/ UT Edge brands. Specially dedicated to fitness enthusiasts and people who prefer cycling as a workout and leisure activity, the products in the UT and UT EDGE range are performance savvy and technology driven. With feature driven components that enhance the cycling experience and a design finish in fashionable colors, the UT products are sure to catch the attention of fitness enthusiasts. 

Hero Cycles marked its entry into the high-end European bicycle market with the acquisition of Avocet Sports last year, which was Hero Cycles’ first overseas acquisition. At the same time, Hero Cycles also acquired Firefox Bikes as a strategic move to cement its position in the fast-growing premium cycling segment in India.

Hero Cycles has been aggressively driving growth by clocking a robust 11% growth in the Indian market. With the acquisition of 'Firefox Bikes' Hero Cycles now also commands dominance in the double-digit growing premium segment and continues to maintain its dominance in the mass segment with over 45% share.

The Hero Cycles Stall No P-1 at Hall A will remain open for all from 10 AM to 6.30 PM on 18^th and 19^th March; and from 10 AM to 7.30 PM on 20^th March.

The 3-day expo is being held at the Govt College for Girls, Rakh Bagh.

Partners In Leadership Recognized as Number-One Solution for Blended Learning by IELA

New Delhi, 21st March 2016 : International E-Learning Association Awards Top honour to PIL tools, Partners In Leadership’s Digital Learning and Collaboration Suite. Partners In Leadership is pleased to announce the selection of its market-leading PIL tools® digital learning and collaboration tool suite as the recipient of the 2015 International E-Learning Association (IELA) Award, recognizing PIL tools as the #1 solution for blended learning in the world. PIL and other international award winners were announced at the IELA Awards Ceremony at Columbia University in New York at the ICELW Conference.

“We’re honored to receive this prestigious award from IELA, an organization dedicated to learning,” said Roger Connors, CEO and co-founder of Partners In Leadership.“We’re pleased they recognized PIL tools as a state-of-the-art digital learning and culture-shaping tool, one that our clients have used to greatly impact their key results. This recognition from the IELA only reinforces the impact that PIL tools is having on organizations worldwide.”

According to the Partners In Leadership website, the PIL tools digital collaboration suite harnesses self-paced and social learning methods, along with interactive participation features, to integrate the training experience into daily processes. With hundreds of thousands of users across hundreds of organizations, PIL tools create employee engagement to reinforce training and culture change initiatives in an ongoing manner.

The International E-Learning Association awards multiple companies each year for their best work in e-learning, mobile learning, and blended learning, in two divisions: Academic and Business/Industry. All of the submissions received are evaluated by the IELA Awards Committee. When evaluating, the committee looks for a variety of attributes such as educational soundness and effectiveness, usability, and overall significance.

Nagaur (Rajasthan): A police personnel was injured while intercepting a gangster war, late last night in Nagaur district of Rajasthan.

Five contract killers were in a bid to kill another gangster Anand Pal Singh, who is absconding from the Ajmer Jail. During the interception, the goons opened fire at one of the police and injured him.

Singh was the head of an infamous gang that is charged in multiple cases of robbery and extortion in Nagaur district and other parts of western Rajasthan.

He had more than a dozen serious-crime charges the most infamous of which was the Didwana murder case of 2006 where he and his gang allegedly went on a shooting spree killing two people and injuring six of a rival gang. After getting involved in a gang war in Bikaner Jail, Anand Singh was shifted to Ajmer Jail from where he absconded.

New Delhi: For the first time since the JNU row began and subsided, Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar will meet Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in the national capital today. Accompanied by delegations from the JNUSU and the All India Students' Federation (AISF), Kanhaiya will meet Rahul at 11:30 am.

This is the first time Rahul is meeting Kanhaiya following the uproar over alleged anti-national activities at the Varsity, following which the JNUSU president was sent to prison and later released on bail.

Earlier, Rahul had come out in full support for Kanhaiya amid the unrest at JNU which was accused by several politicos as being a hub of 'anti-national' activities.

Rahul, who had also joined the protest march demanding justice for Kanhaiya, attacked the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of crushing voices of dissent of students across the country and pitched for a law to protect them from "discrimination" and "suppression".

Kanhaiya has garnered support from several politicians, the latest being Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who came under fire for saying that the student leader had several similarities with freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

Chennai: 'Captain' Vijayakanth's DMDK joined hands with Vaiko-led People's Welfare Front (PWF) for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016 on Wednesday.

While DMDK will contest on 124 seats, the PWF will contest on 110 seats - Vijayakanth will be the CM Candidate of the alliance.

Importantly, the announcement comes hours before BJP president Amit Shah is set to arrive in Chennai to fine tune party's poll strategy.

Vijayakanth's announcement will also come as a disappointment to the DMK as Karunanidhi had gone public with his hope that the DMDK will join hands with the DMK to take on J Jayalalithaa's AIADMK.

What was surprising about Karunanidhi's statement was that it had come after Vijayakant took to Facebook to appeal to voters not to vote for the AIADMK or the DMK and end the close to 50-year rule of the Dravidian parties.

For Vaiko-led PWF, joining hands with DMDK was their best bet. PWF was formed in October 2015 - It consists of four political parties: Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).

Salem: Traders in the city on Wednesday announced a shut down on March 25 protesting alleged harassment by election authorities under the guise of carrying out checks to unearth cash meant for poll purpose.

Salem Traders Union President Jayaseelan told that traders were being unnecessarily subjected to checks by election authorities affecting their business. He said a timber merchant who was returning home in his car with collection amount of Rs 3.89 lakh was intercepted by election flying squad officials.

He was made to produce all the sales bills at around midnight following which only the money was returned. Condemning such unnecessary checks of traders, traders will close down their shops and businesses on March 25, he said.

Havana: US President Barack Obama concluded a historic three-day visit to Cuba on Tuesday. He was seen off at Jose Marti International Airport by his counterpart and host, Raul Castro.

Air Force One took off from the Cuban capital on Tuesday evening, carrying the president, first lady Michelle Obama, their daughters, Malia and Sasha, to the second and final destination of their Latin American trip, Argentina. Obama thus wrapped up the first visit to Cuba by a sitting US president since 1928.

The US delegation arrived at the airport from Havana's Latinoamericano stadium, where the two presidents attended an exhibition baseball game between the Cuban national team and the MLB Tampa Bay Rays. Obama was greeted with a thunderous ovation at the packed stadium before the game, which ended with a 4-1 victory by the visitors.

Tuesday's game was the first between Cuba and a Major League squad after the diplomatic thaw between the US and Cuba, a game laden with symbolism of the new era just starting between the two nations at odds for half a century but who have now elected to reconcile - at least partially - despite their differences.

The worldwide rejection of the terrorist attacks in Brussels also figured at the game, where a minute of silence was observed in memory of the 34 people killed in the attacks in the European city.

More than 200 people were wounded in the attacks, responsibility for which has been claimed by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. Obama and Castro solemnly showed their solidarity with the Belgian people, but later they got into the spirit of the festive atmosphere that prevailed at the stadium.

New Delhi: The central government on Wednesday hiked the dearness allowance for its employees by six percent.

Making the announcement, union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the decision is in tune with the 6th Pay Commission recommendations. The higher DA to employees will cost the exchequer an additional Rs.6,796.50 crore and Rs.799.24 crore more on account of relief for persioners from 2016-17.

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three railway officials (including a goods guard) in separate cases of bribery relating to alleged recruitment in the Railways.

The CBI has arrested an official working as track man in the office of DRM, Northern Railway, New Delhi for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000/- from the complainant.

A case was registered on a complaint against the accused working in the office of DRM, Delhi under Section 9 of PC Act, 1988 alleging that he had demanded a bribe of Rs. three lakh from the complainant for getting him recruited in the Railway Workshop as helper.

The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 from the complainant. During the course of investigation, role of another Railway official of said office came to light and he was also arrested.

Both the arrested accused were produced before the Special Judge, CBI Cases, Jaipur and remanded to police custody up to 23.03.2016.

In another case, the CBI has arrested a goods guard, South Central Railway, Guntur on the allegations of demanding a bribe of Rs.3.40 lakh from the complainant on pretext of arranging job to him as Assistant Loco Pilot in Railways.

The complainant alleged that the goods guard had contacted him and stated that he was having good contacts with senior railway officials and he could provide a job of Assistant Loco Pilot in Railways to him.

He demanded a bribe of Rs. four lakh for providing job to the complainant. The complainant's father gave Rs.60,000 by way of cheque as first instalment as demanded and the same was encashed by the accused.

However, he could not arrange the job to the complainant but again demanded remaining bribe of Rs.3,40,000 from the complainant to process the application. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red handed while demanding and accepting the bribe of Rs.3,40,000 by way of a cheque from the complainant.

The searches were conducted at the residential premises of Goods Guard at Guntur, which led to recovery of certain incriminating documents.

Bihar: It is a colourful time in Bihar, but politics is not too far from the celebration of colours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav are in major demand for Holi in the state.

Holi this year brings 'Modi mask' and 'Modi cap' to the fore with 'Nitish pichkari' (water sprinklers or squirters) and 'Lalu pichkari' doing brisk business. The Congress leaders, though, are conspicuous by their absence from the Holi scene -- no Holi materials carry party vice-president Rahul Gandhi's or president Sonia Gandhi's pictures.

'The Modi, Nitish and Lalu material is in great demand in rural market,' shopkeeper Manjit Kumar said. Going by the mood in the wholesale Holi market in Patna city, Modi and his political rivals Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad are rivals in the market place too.

Shopkeeper Raju Sawarnkar said the colourful Modi cap and Modi mask are the first choice of people, particularly youth and children. But among water sprinklers or squirters, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad seem to be more in demand.

The masks are selling between Rs.125 and Rs.200, depending on the locality, while the cap is going for up to Rs.80. According to Abhijit Kumar, a shopkeeper in Kadamkuan area of Patna, people are willing to pay more for a Modi picture on mask than other celebrities.

But as are the exigencies of the market, the leaders need not be selling only made-in-India product. Traders are pasting pictures of the leaders on water sprinklers imported from China. Is that going against the make-in-India campaign?

It's not only the Congress leaders who are absent from the marketplace of colours. Former chief ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and Rabri Devi are forgotten too. In politics, flavour of the month is what counts.

In keeping with the spirit of the festival, where jokes and spoofs abound, local political leaders are keeping a tab on which of their leaders is selling more, often linking their popularity with the amount of money earned by the shopkeepers in the run-up to the Holi. The politicians have not totally overshadowed the celebrities, though.

Bollywood stars and cricket icons are there too -- the usual ones. But the Indian Premier League T20 has caught the attention of the buyers too, with Sri Lankan superstar Lasith Malinga's wig selling for a premium.

Some of the campaigning for 'safe colours' seemed to have made a dent. Manjoor Alam, selling coloured powder in the market, said people were keen to purchase herbal colours. 'I have seen this happening in the last few years. People are even willing to pay more for the herbal variety,' he added.

Kabul: At least 13 Taliban militants were killed in a gunbattle with security personnel in Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Wednesday, police said.

A group of armed Taliban fighters raided security checkpoints in Azad area of Gilan district on Wednesday, triggering a gunbattle that left 13 insurgents dead and six others injured, provincial police spokesman Fahim Amiri told Xinhua news agency.

A Taliban group commander Mullah Ghulam Rasoul alias Hazla was also among those killed in fighting, the official said. One police constable has been injured, the official added.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India and Bangladesh have set an example of how neighbouring countries can build a relationship with each other.

"There was a time when Bangladesh was afflicted with pain and suffering," Modi said while jointly inaugurating via video-conference with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a power transmission line and an internet connectivity project between the two south Asian nations.

"Today Bangladesh is progressing to achieve greater heights... We are setting an example for the world how to build relationship with neighbours," he said. The new power transmission line will link Surjyamaninagar in Tripura with South Comilla in Bangladesh. India will export 100 MW of electricity through this line.

The leasing of internet bandwidth from Akhaura in Bangladesh to Agartala, apart from helping the people of Tripura to avail more reliable internet connectivity, will also improve internet speed in the entire northeastern region.

India's BSNL has leased 10 GBPS bandwidth of Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited from its Cox's Bazar internet port. Modi said the power transmission to Bangladesh has provided yet another opportunity for the development of the south Asian nation. Regarding the internet connectivity, he said this was an era of communication and it was an opportunity to strengthen the power of communication.

"Opening of the eastern gateway of digital world with Bangladesh in itself is a great opportunity of creating awareness for the youth, especially in the northeastern states of the country," the prime minister said. He highlighted the multiple channels of increased connectivity between the two countries in recent times, including road connectivity and digital connectivity.

Modi offered all support to Bangladesh for the launch of the Bangabandhu satellite. He also extended his best wishes to the cricket teams of both countries for the T-20 World Cup match scheduled for Wednesday.

TONI & GUY SALON SETTING FOOT IN VELLORE WITH THEIR FIRST ESSENSUALS SALON AT THARAPADAVEDU.

The all new TONI&GUY ESSENSUALS salon Tharapadavedu, Vellorewas inaugurated by Actress and Model Janani Iyeron the 24thOctober, 2015. Janani is well known face andpredominently appears in Tamil and Malayalam movies. She started her modelling career during her studies and appeared in over 150 television advertisements before stepping on the big screen. To add to the highlight, the show was graced by the entire V2H group.

V2H group, the franchise partners of the ESSENSUALS in Vellore, said: “Our sleek and sophisticated salon will allow the guests to relax, enjoy and get styled by our expert stylists. Our beauticians offer variety of services ranging from a fresh hair do,to a pampering manicure or pedicure before a special event/ day and many more specialized services under one roof. We also offer state of the art tattoo services which are articulated by our best professional tattoo artists”

Built in a spacious area of 2800sq.ft, the salon is an elegant mark in Vellore sprawling across two floors with a style of its own. One floor is exclusively dedicated to all kinds styling and grooming services of hair care, manicure and Pedicure. The next level concentrates on facials, spa services and tattoo.

The facility is customized for unisex services, ladies hair cut area, spa rooms with steam facility and separate room facilities for VIP and bridal services. TONI&GUY ESSENSUALS is an expert at providing the latest hairstyles and beauty treatments with their excellent team of highly qualified professionals. Simply drop in for free expert advice, and a complimentary hair analysis.As an Inaugural offer customers could avail 15- 20% off on a range of beauty care, styling and chemical services.

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நவீன உலகின் அடையாளங்களில் ஒன்று சிகையலங்காரம். ஒவ்வொரு காலகட்டத்திலும் ஒவ்வொரு சிகையலங்காரம் உலகை திரும்பி பார்க்க வைத்துள்ளது. எல்விஸ் ப்ரெஸ்லி, மைக்கேல் ஜாக்ஸன், லியானர்டோ ​​டி காப்ரியோ என மேற்குலக பிரபலங்களின் சிகையலங்காரம் நம்மை வியக்க வைத்துள்ளன.

அத்தகைய சிகையலங்காரஙகள் நமக்கு கிடைக்காதா என்று எண்ணி ஏங்கிய வேளையில் தான், தமிழ்நாட்டில் தடம் பதித்தது உலகின் பாரம்பரிய மிக்க சிகையலங்கார சேவை மையமான டோனி அண்ட் கய்.

இங்கிலாந்தை பூர்விமாக கொண்ட இந்த நிறுவனம் தமிழ்நாட்டில் ஏற்கனவே பல்வேறு கிளைகளுடன் செயல்பட்டு வருகிறது. தற்போது தனது புத்தம் புதிய கிளையை வேலூர் மாவட்டம், தரபடவேடு என்ற இடத்தில் வேலூர் - காட்பா​​டி​ சாலையில் கதவு எண் 5-ல் ஏபிஎல் டவர்ஸ் என்ற இருமாடி கட்டிடத்தில் திறந்துள்ளது டோனி அண்ட் கய் எஸ்ஸான்சுவல்.

இக்கிளையை பிரபல நடிகையும், 150-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட விளம்பர படங்களில் நடித்துள்ளவருமான ஜனனி அய்யர் திறந்து வைத்தார்.

டோனி அண்ட் கய் நவீன சிகையலங்கார மையத்தின் திறப்பு விழாவுக்கு பின்னர் நடைபெற்ற வண்ணமிகு பேஷன் ஷோ இத்தனை சிகையலங்காரங்களா என்று வியக்குமளவுக்கு பார்வையாளர்களை கவர்ந்தது.

கண்ணை கவரும் உடைகளுடனும், கருத்தை கவரும் நவீன சிகையலங்காரத்துடனும் அழகிகளும், இளைஞர்களும் மேடையில் வலம் வந்தனர். இந்த பேஷன் ஷோவுக்கு சிகரம் வைத்தார்போல் இருந்தது சிறப்பு அழைப்பாளரான ஜனனி அய்யரின் பங்கேற்பு.

நவீன நாகரீகத்தை தீர்மானிக்கும் விஷயத்தில் தங்களது டோனி அண்ட் கய் ஷோரூம் விளங்குவதாக பெருமிதம் கொள்கிறது வேலூர் டோனி அண்ட் கய் எஸ்ஸான்சுவல் ஷோரூமின் ப்ரான்சைஸ்-ஆன வி2எச் குழுமம். 2800 சதுர அடி பரப்பளவில் 2 மாடி கட்டிடமாய் பரந்து விரிந்து காணப்படும் டோனி அண்ட் கய் எஸ்ஸான்சுவல் மையத்தில் இருபாலருக்கான மையம், பெண்களுக்கான தனிப்பிரிவு, நீராவியுடன் கூடிய ஸ்பாக்கள், மணமக்கள் மற்றும் முக்கிய விருந்தினர்களுக்கான 1 தனியறை, நவீன வகை டாட்டூ போன்றவை இதன் சிறப்பம்சங்கள் ஆகும்.

புத்தம் புதிய சிகையலங்காரங்கள், சிகை உதிர்வை தடுக்க அழகு கலைஞர்களின் அறிவுறுத்தல்கள் போன்றவையோடு திறப்பு விழா சலுகையாக 15 முதல் 20 சதவிதம் வரை அழகு சேவைகளில் கட்டண சலுகை அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

Chennai: The French Loaf is all set to celebrate the spirit of Easter by offering exciting goodies which will make the weekend more fun-filled and enjoyable. The traditional treats are specially made for the occasion to divine oneself with the traditional Easter delicacies. These delightful products that can be indulged and savoured at all The French Loaf outlets.

The French Loaf, known for its lip-smacking patisserie products is featuring chocolate Easter eggs, Marizapan egg, Argentine bread, the traditional hot cross buns, the chocolate rabbit and many more scrumptious treats which can be thoroughly relished by one-and-all. The treats are perfect to share with family and friends and apt for gifting during the Easter weekend.

The mouth-watering products are priced between Rs. 40/- and Rs.275/- and will be available at The French Loaf outlets across the city starting from the 20th March. They can also be ordered by calling 32216627.

In lieu with the celebration, The French Loaf will also be conducting an exciting contest for children under the age category of 5-12 years by disturbing egg-shaped materials which will allow the children to colour and create their own Easter eggs. The required materials for the contest will be available at all The French loaf outlets in the city.

The contestants will have to submit the completed artwork by handing it over at the nearest outlet / get it sent through what app – 9025698900/ post on The French Loaf’s Face book page. All the participations will receive special goodies and the winners of the contest will be awarded with unique surprise hampers from The French Loaf. The contest will be ongoing till the Easter weekend across all The French Loaf outlets in Chennai. For more information, please call – 32216627.

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