A.R. Rehman becomes the First Indian to win a Golden Globe Award. He won the award for 'Best Original Score' for the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Slumdog Millionaire has won three more Golden Globe Awards. On the whole it has won 4 Golden Globe Awards. They include:
Best Director for Danny Boyle
Best Drama for the film
Best Screen Play for Simon Beaufoy
Best Original Score for A.R.Rehman
Motorola has released Cell Phone made from recycled water bottles. The price of the phone is not yet known. This is a part of the Motorolas' efforts to regain the lost market share.
Windows 7 is the next Operating System (OS) from Microsoft. Windows 7 Beta will be released on this friday. This means the testing of Windows 7 will be done by the users. Members of Microsoft's Technet and MSEN communities will have immediate access to the beta version while general public like u and me will have to download it for trial directly fromMicrosoft. So lets download it and test the product.
Vista is a failure and this made the market share of Microsoft to reduce a bit allowing Apple to gain the share. So making Windows 7 a success is a must for Microsoft.
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Dec 28 : Veterinary Council of India has notified the All India Pre-Veterinary Test-2009 (AIPVT -2009), the Entrance examination for admission to 15% of the total number of seats to be filled on Merit in Veterinary Colleges in India (except Jammu & Kashmir State) for the academic session 2009-10, to the 1st year of Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H) Degree course spread over five complete academic years including a compulsory rotating internship of six months.
The Examination will be held on 9th May, 2009 (Saturday) from 2 pm to 5 pm at the centers stated in the Information Bulletin/Website.
Applicant should be an Indian National and must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination (after a period of 12 years of study) the last two years of study with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as recommended by the National Committee on Education and prescribed by NCERT OR should have passed the Intermediate Science examination of a recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (including practical) and English.
Applicants in the General category must have passed the qualifying Examination obtaining not less than 50% of the aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and should have passed individually in each of these subjects. In respect of applicants belonging to the SC/ST or other special category of students (Other Backward Classes) as specified by the Government from time to time, marks required at the qualifying examination is 10% less than that prescribed for General Category.
Those taking the qualifying examination prior to AIPVT 2009 or whose results are awaited, can also apply and take the examination subject to the condition that he/she shall be eligible for admission, only if he/she passes the qualifying examination with the required percentage of marks as prescribed, on or before 30th June, 2009 and submits the documentary proof during counseling, if selected.
Applicant should attain the age of 17 years on 31st December, 2009. Reservation for different categories will be as per Government of India decisions.
Information Bulletin and Application Form can be obtained by Post from ‘Office of the Controller of Examinations, Veterinary Council of India, ‘A’ Wing, 2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110 066’, by sending a request for the same along with two paper slips with complete address of the applicant with Pin code written in Capital Letters and a Demand Draft for Rs 850/- for General/OBC Category and Rs.450/- for SC/ST category drawn in favour of ‘Veterinary Council of India- Examination Fund’, payable at New Delhi on any Scheduled Bank.
The Information Bulletin and Application Form can also be obtained by hand from the following offices of the Registrars of State Veterinary Councils on payment of Rs 800/- for General/OBC Category and Rs.400/- for SC/ST category through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘Veterinary Council of India’ payable at New Delhi on any Scheduled Bank.
(a) Andaman & Nicobar UT Veterinary Council, Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, HADDO (P.O.), Port Blair-744 102.
(b) Nagaland State Veterinary Council, Directorate of Veterinary & AH, Kohima- 797001
(c) Tripura Veterinary Council, Veterinary Complex, Astabal, Agartala-799005.
(d) Manipur Veterinary Council, Sanjenthong, Imphal 795001
(e) Mizoram State Veterinary Council, Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Aizawl, Mizoram -796 001
(f) Arunachal Pradesh Veterinary Council, Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Nirjuli- 791 109
(g)Sikkim State Veterinary Council, Dept of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Krishi Bhawan, Tadong, Sikkim- 737102
The Information Bulletin and Application Form can also be obtained by hand against cash payment from the following branches of Vijaya Bank (Rs. 800/- in case of General/OBC Category and Rs.400/- for SC/ST Category).
ANDHRA PRADESH: (i) Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 218, 306-308, 3rd Floor, Babukhan Estate, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad -500 001 (ii) Vijaya Bank, Tirupati, B.P.O. No. 15. 195/196, Prakasam Road, Tirupati-517501.
BIHAR: Vijaya Bank, Satkar Shopping Arcade, Fraser Road, Patna-800001.
CHANDIGARH: Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 119, LIC Building, Sector-17B, Chandigarh-160017.
CHHATTISGARH: Vijaya Bank, Medina Manzil, Jail Road, Kutchery Chowk, Raipur-492001.
DELHI: (i) Vijaya Bank, Barakhamba Road, No17, Vijaya Building, New Delhi-110001 (ii) Vijaya Bank, Ansal Chamber-II,6, Africa Avenue, Bhikaji Came Place, New Delhi -110066 (iii) Vijaya Bank, Plot No. 5, No-1, Savitri Plaza, I.P. Extension LSC-2, Patparjanj, Delhi-110092 (iv) Vijaya Bank, Plot No. 1, C.U. Block, Vikas Surya Plaza, Local Shopping Centre, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034.
HIMACHAL PRADESH: Vijaya Bank, No. -2, Mall Road, Shimla-171001.
JHARKHAND: Vijaya Bank, No. 55, Baralal Street, Upper Bazar, Ranchi.
KARNATAKA: Vijaya Bank, P.B.No.5118, Public Utility Building, Mayo Hall, M.G. Road, Bangalore-560001.
KERALA: Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 150, Swastik Centre, MG. Road, Trivandrum- 695001.
MADHYA PRADESH: Vijaya Bank, 111, Laxmi Niwas, Sindhi Colony, Berasia Road, Bhopal-462001.
MEGHALAYA: Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 18, G.S. Road, Shillong -793001.
ORISSA: Vijaya Bank, No. 148, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar-751009
RAJASTHAN: Vijaya Bank, P. B. No. 23, Ahinsa Circle, Subhas Marg, Jaipur -302 001.
UTTAR PRADESH: (i) Vijaya Bank, 31/49, MG Marg, Mayfair Building, Hazratgang, Lucknow -226001 (ii) Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 322, Heera Sons House, 74/276, Haisley Road, Kanpur -208001 (iii) Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 7, No. 48/141/A, 1st Floor, Misir Pokhra, Luxa Road, Varanasi,-221 001.
UTTARANCHAL: Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 120, No.6, Mahant Laxmandas Road, Dehradun -248001.
WEST BENGAL: Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 2038, 1/2, Old Court House, Brabourne Road, Kolkatal-700001.
The Sale of Information Bulletin and Application Form by Hand/Post will commence on 9th January 2009 and will continue till 18th February, 2009.
Application can be submitted Online from 10 am on 9.1.2009 to 5 pm on 18.2.2009 at www.vci-india.in Applicant should take a printout of the Online Application Form after successful submission of data Online.
The print out of the computer generated Form, complete in all respect should be sent to the Controller of Examination, Veterinary Council of India, ‘A’ Wing, 2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi- 110066 by registered / speed post only along with the examination fee of Rs. 800/- for General/OBC category and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST Category in the form of a Demand Draft in favour of the ‘Veterinary Council of India - Examination Fund, New Delhi’, payable at New Delhi drawn on any Nationalized Bank.
Completed Application Forms for both Offline and Online should reach the office of the Council latest by 25th February, 2009 by Registered Post/Speed Post only. Applications sent by Post from certain some remote places, the details of which are available in the Information Brochure/Notification will be accepted till 12.3.2009.
More details will be published at www.vci-india.in in due course
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This is a question every one who knows about the Mumbai carnage would think. Of course nobody in India would have such a doubt except some people inclined in favor of Pakistan. I wish none of such kind are there. It would be unfortunate if such people exist even after seeing the horror the terrorists have created in Mumbai. Let the souls of the people who have lost their lives rest in peace.
For a long time and even now Pakistan has refused the Pakistani nationality of Kasab/Kasav. Then why did their ambassador to the U.N asked for consular access to Kasab. Is he unaware that consular access will be given to them only if he is their citizen. Is he blind and foolish enough to ask for consular access when his government is denying the Pakistani nationality of Kasab. In fact he is not foolish, its the Pakistani establishment that is shameless, stupid........How many U-Turns have the Pakistani establishment taken. What are they trying to do? Just to spend the time, let the time pass by. May be they are thinking that after some days every one will forget about this and the dust settles. No, it will not happen. We Indians are determined. We will not be patient any more. We want action and not the bleady condolences of the Pakistani civilian government.
Ok, coming to Kasab, Pakistani media has probed the nationality of Kasab. They had shown that Kasab is a Pakistani citizen and comes from Fareedkot in Punjab province. His father admitted that the person he saw in the news paper is his son. Even Nawaz Shariff went on record to say that Kasab is a Pakistani. Later he too had taken a U-Turn. It seems that Pakistanis are experts in taking U-Turns. Their minister said that Kasab's name is not there in the database of Pakistan. I have a big doubt here. Is Pakistan next to America in technology and its implementation. Absolutely not. Is it having 100% literacy; at least 60. I think it would again be a big big no. How is it expecting every citizen in its territory to be listed in the database. According the figures i have heard in the media, only 30% of the population is listed in the databases. So......
And today i heard in the news channel; Official sources in Pakistan have said to Dawn news that Kasab is a Pakistani and that the government is hesitant to declare it officially. I think you can guess the reason.
Ok, lets hope the Pakistani government accepts the fact and move forward.
Hey, i think you have heard of the film Slumdog Millionaire. Its written by Simon Beaufoy & directed by a British director Danny Boyle. Most Importantly the Film was shot in India, with a British Indian playing the main role in the film and the music was given by the maestro A.R.Rehman.ECB- England Cricket Board and BCCI - Board of Control for Cricket in India have together decided to play an Ashes like series every 2 years. They have made some other agreemets, like giving ECB a part in the organization of IPL (Indian Premier League) and giving chance for two English county teams to participate in IPL.
The two boards have also decided to work togather against the Australian proposal of conduct a test championship series and share the revenue generated equally between all the test playing nations. Generally ECB and BCCI are the two cricketing boards in the world that earn the most from cricketing event. Entering into a sharing agreement as the Aussies have proposed would mean losses to both the boards. SO they have decided to go against this togather.
This is all in the wake of the England Cricket team returning to play the two test match series in India after the Mumbai carnage. The two boards have put aside their differences regarding IPL and have decided to work togather. This mutual co-operation would generate good revenues for both the boards.
Parvathi Omankuttan the Miss World Runner-up for 2008 comes from the state Kerala in India. She had expressed her dissappointment on losing the Miss World title by a narrow margin. Infact she had said that the 'jury was unfair'. She even said that reaching to atleast this stage gave her a lot of pride.Today the Verdict of the recently held elections in Jammu and Kashmir has come out. It's already know to you all that the voter turn out in these elections was very high as compared to the previous elections in the state. People have voted defying the boycott call given by the separatists. This is a victory for democracy; the symbol of trust shown by the people of the state in the Indian establishment.
However, the verdict is a Hung assembly. National conference (NC) emerged as the single largest party with 28 seats. It's likely that NC is going to tie up with Congress to form the government. Congress has won 17 seats.
If we compare this election with the earlier one held in 2002, we can clearly understand the following.
BJP has dramatically increased its strength in Jammu. This is mainly due the Amarnath Land row. BJP and PDP have gained a lot from Amarnath Land Row.
PDP has increased its strength from 9 seats in previous election to 21 in the current election.
Number of seats congress has won has fallen from 20 to 17. Not too much a difference.
Independents have won 10 seats in this election while they have won 22 in the previous election.
So, NC, PDP, BJP are the parties that have improved and its the Independents and Congress that have suffered.
NC has projected Farooq Abdulla as the Chief Ministerial candidate during campagning for the elections. But in the event of an alliance, he may not head the coalation as he is unwillimg to do so. Another point is that Omar Abdulla, son of Farooq Abdulla is more acceptable to Congress than Farooq Abdulla.
So, Omar Abdulla is likely to be the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
With some wonderful bowling from Amit Mishra and great commitment in the field by Gambhir India managed to grab the wicket of Andrew Flintoff on the last ball of the day. This remembers me of something similar to this at the end of a day in the recently concluded series between India and Australia. Michael Clarke was dismissed by the same Amit mishra in the same ground in his debut match on the last ball of the day. On that day, he bowled the last two balls round the wicket on the advice of Dhoni and on the second ball he got Maichael Clarke out Lbw. It seems Mohali is turning out to be a lucky ground to Mishra.
On day two Dravid and Gambhir continued their form and placed India in a comfortable position. Gambhir has scored a majestic 179 and Dravid scored 136. At a time when every one is criticizing it was a great relief for Dravid.
Once the partnership between Dravid and Gmabhir came to an end the middle order batsmen Scahin, Dhoni and Yuvraj went back to the pavilion with low scores while the stylish Hyderabadi batsmen VVS.Lakshman was out for a duck in Flintoff's bowling after staying in the crease for about half an hour.
But the tail has done well. Harbhajan is doing well as a batsmen as well and is turning out to be an allrounder for India. He added a quick 24 in 21 balls. Amit Mishra too has done well adding 23 valuable runs to the scorecard.
Coming to Day 3, it was a grand start for India. Zaheer, in the first over itself has picked up the wicket of Andrew Strauss, who scored consecutive centuries in the two innings of the first test. Picking him early in the day, that too with out a run on England's score card would have definitely made the Indian skipper delighted. Later Ishant sharma joined the party picking Ian Bell; clean bowled.
Peterson then came to England's rescue. Alastair Cook has made a half century and Peterson is on 45 taking the Score to 99 for the loss of two wickets. (99/2). Lets wait and watch how the day ends.
