Forgotten Hero - 26/11

Saturday, December 27, 2008 - Imam Siddiqui a well-known figure nationally and internationally recently took part in being a savior in the 26/11 incident, and happens to be a hero forgotten after the 26/11 scenario. The terror event that took place left many rattled.

This particular gentleman happened to be at the location and saved two non-Indians during the terror incident. Reportedly interviewed by the news channel NDTV then, this man was lauded and declared brave live on television. Now this brave young gentleman has been forgotten.

Methinks this gentleman out to receive a bravery award for the act. Wonder how many such forgotten heroes have gone unreported and are still to be reckoned!

Has Anybody Seen the Wind

Mumbai, India, December 14, 2006 - Has Anybody Seen the Wind?
No. This author for one has never seen the wind. But what this author has seen the wind make and do very few know. No this is not a tell-all-tale. A few thinks this author knows how to keep to self.

And then a dubious happening comes to mind. As the thought strikes, this author has several doubts whether he has actually seen the wind or not. What the wind does many know, but what the wind does and leaves a trail, the wind and this author only knows. Few have witnessed perhaps.

Has anybody seen the wind appear and disappear in a blink? This author thought he has seen, but as days wear on, memories a few remain. Yes but who wants to see the wind. When the benefits of having the wind around since the inception of the universe, everyone has seen, felt, and enjoyed. Yes, but who wants to see the wind when the benefits of having been around since the inception of the universe, everyone has seen, felt, and enjoyed. Yes, but has anybody seen the wind. Do let this author know if anybody happens to know where the wind’s going to make the next visit. A few words this author has to exchange with the wind. No but you do not have to see the wind, when the question ask, “who wants to see the wind?”

Refer the wind on this account. Exemplary courage of the wind. A column of air thumping the earth at an instant as a warning to inform what’s in the offing. This author thinks that’s truly a courageous wind.

This author has faced the adverse consequences of such an act and personally. The wind became a play thing that can be toyed around with, when the act took place, and every one ran behind the wind. Some gone with the wind, some keep going, and some went. And then that plaything suddenly made a presence felt. And, that’s not a good omen either.

Yet do let me know if you see the wind and expect another visit. Mind you, the wind is not a human being.

To be continued...

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All's Gold That Looks Like Gold

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, April 14, 2008 - What do Kate Hudson and Naresh have in common? The New York (Thompson Financial) headlines screamed in April "India spot gold prices surge 3.28 pct on global cues; profit... India spot gold prices closed 3.28 percent higher on Thursday, tracking international bullion markets, but gains were limited..."

"It's Not All Bad News on the Investment Front Portfolio Managers..., reported RedOrbit Texas, a few days later. Had investors switched out of mainstream equities into gold or bond funds, they could have avoided the carnage. The gold price tracked up 11 percent over..."

Wall Street Journal reported 2 hours ago that "India Aims to Boost: The $200 billion export target is achievable as raw material prices like crude oil, gold and steel are rising, which will help in better price realizations..."

Elsewhere the Australian reported, "Gold rush strikes fear in wine region: THERE'S gold in the Adelaide Hills, lots of it, setting mining companies on a collision course with those who fear their serene surroundings will be spoiled..."

IvyLeagueSports.com New Jery reported 13 hours ago, "USA Takes Gold Over Canada in World Championship: The US Women's National Team captured the gold medal with a 4-3 win over Canada at the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World..."

South Asian Women's Forum, India opinioned "Kate Hudson looking regal at London premiere of 'Fool's Gold'5 hours ago: Kate Hudson at the UK premiere of Fool's Gold at the Vue cinema, Leicester Square in London." New Straits Times confirmed, "Get the gold and keep the girl," and so Fools Gold premiers in UK with the Defamer Australia reporting, "Kate Hudson's Dress Makes Londoners 'Seasick." So much for Kate Hudson, and Gold amidst all the halabaloo.

Amidst all this, entrepreneur Naresh has not much to complaint but a host of reasons to be jubilant. Unlike Charlie Chaplin, reasons for Naresh's jubilance are based on his much down to earth associations with a company involved in investments and very high returns on investments, the name of which this author does not wish to reveal. Ask Naresh for your lions share of his knowledge. Phone Naresh on 09967506754 or 91-22-65746281 / 91-22-65024496, or email stinger_rai@yahoo.com.

Happy pickings till then!

POPE JOHN PAUL II DIES

We require one more Gandhi. the real one.

Friday, April 04, 2008 We require one more Gandhi. the real one.
When Gandhi returned from SA he found more or less the same situation that we live in now. Corruption was rampart and moral values were very low. He diagnosed the moral crisis Indians faced at that time and gave the magic mantra which was tried and tested by him in his childhood and also in South Africa. That mantra was "Worship the Truth". Why he gave this mantra to us?

let us go slightly back in the history and find out. When Robert Clive won entire state of Bengal by attacking Calcutta, his casualty was only 26 British soldiers. Bengal was given to him because Siraj-ud-daula was treachered by his own man Mir Jaffer, who offered his entire Army to Clive just to become next Nawab of Bengal. Had every Hindu or Muslim Bengali come out of their home and fought then the story would have been different. Robert Clive himself has said this later on. He was surprised... CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE

...and so this Author's Eternal Damnation continues...

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The Thinking Canvas

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, February 19, 2008 - Debashish Mukerjee cordially invites you to 'The Thinking Canvas', an exhibition of paintings from February 18 to February 24, 2008 at the Jehangir Art Gallery (No. 1) between eleven in the morning and seven in the evening.

The invitation describes this venture as an artistic endeavour to translate the thoughts and images of the mind onto his canvas through colour and form. The invitation further describes that the paintings of Debashish come across as an innocent, lyrical expression, almost child like in sincerity.

When asked about his vocational education, this Delhi based artist married to Nandita Mukerjee says, "Patna, a funny place description for a college, the Government College of Arts and Crafts that later got associated with the Patna university."

Whether liked or not, Debashish's paintings intentions lean towards abstraction with aesthetics widened to suit interiors of patrons. Allow this man associated with myriad creative fields, a rich background, and his thinking canvas to take you on a journey of discovery. Discover the simple!

Author Looses Money and Job Due to Mumbai Police

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, February 15, 2008 - On the eve of Valentine's Day after midnight, an author was detained for no apparent reason at the Marine Line Police Station located in Mumbai. He was travelling home to Goregaon in a Taxi Cab. Early in the morning he was let off with only fifty rupees out of the larger sum of money carried by him on his body to reach his residence. Considering that twice earlier in the same week amounts amounting to Rs. 2000 and more were stolen off the author's body along with other valuables that included information with regards to job telephone numbers, this does not seem a newer happening. The next day the author was asked not to report to work at the advertising agency where he worked as the Copy Chief.

Currently without money and a job, this author's damnation continues here on earth in Mumbai!

Election Results - Maharashtra Mantralaya and Allied Offices Co-operative Bank Limited

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, February 08, 2008 - The Maharashtra Mantralaya and Allied Offices Co-operative Bank Limited completed 78 years this year. Election to elect members under the Chief Secretary Smt. Chitkala Zutshi were held in the last week of the year 2007.

The results were declared in the first week of January in a meeting held at the office of the bank under observation of J. D. Patil, Sub-Registrar of Co-operative Organizations (Mumbai City).

Tushar Purshottam Hirlekar, Vasudev Thimnappa Devadiga, Gajanan Shankar Sawant, Dattaram Laxman Kumbhar, Pradeep Namdev Shirdhankar, Sudesh Rangnath Rozekar, Sunil Bapurao Ravade, Subhash Narayan Gangurde, Shivaji Fakkadrao Landge, Sanjay Yadav Gaikwad, Bharat Wamanrao Wankhede, Pushottam Shankar Pawaskar, Vijay Ramchandra Khedekar, Smt. Swati Suresh Rane, and Smt. Chhaya Sunil Agnihotri are the names of those elected.

Out of these elected members Tushar Purshottam Hirlekar was elected unopposed as the President, and Sanjay Yadav Gaikwad was elected unopposed as the Vice President of the Bank. ###

For more information contact Chief Officer A. V. Jadhav on telephone numbers 22812046, 22793758, and 22835153 or telefax numbers 22025452, branch office numbers 22856940, 22835143, 22835146, 22793367 and 22793986.

Smart and Intelligent Approach Towards Fashion Education – A New Horizon of Fashion Careers Offered by SNDT Women’s University Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, February 6, 2008 - SNDT Women's University is committed to the cause of women's empowerment through education, particularly higher education. Thus, it offers relevant courses in formal and non-formal streams. Previously the Indian government emphasized on the crème sectors such as Engineering, Medicine, and IT, but in the past few years, it has been realized that the credits of economic growth also go to the fashion including apparel, jewelry, and also its allied branches such as fashion retail, and apparel manufacturing and merchandising.

This sector is growing rapidly in its various sub-streams. However, against the employment opportunities available in this sector, there is a dearth of adequate and efficient manpower, which might hamper the growth of the fashion industry, and thus the economy as a whole.

Thus, in order to provide the industry with skilled and efficient human resource, and in turn provide the youth with various job opportunities in this sector, SNDT has taken a right step at the right time by introducing new courses for fashion and apparel related fields, as well as the jewelry sector. These courses are U. G. Degree in Fashion Design, U. G. Degree in Fashion Communication, U. G. Degree in Jewelry Design, U. G. Diploma in Computer Assisted Fashion Design, P. G. Diploma in Fashion Design and Logistics, P. G. Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing and Merchandising, and P. G. Diploma in Fashion Retailing. The durations of the degree programs are 3 years, and that of the P. G. diplomas are 2 years. To serve this cause, SNDT has given its affiliation to only those institutions, which already have a strong background in terms of infrastructure and professionally trained human resources.

The fashion industry is fast growing and has equally challenging opportunities as in various other sectors such as IT and Engineering, thus even in this field, competitive and diligent manpower is required. Therefore, in order to serve the industry with industrious human resources, the SNDT University has acquired a system wherein the students will be selected based on an entrance exam so that the most deserving candidates are selected and groomed to be focused fashion professionals of tomorrow. This entrance examination will be conducted on May 11, 2008 on a National level where SNDT has identified 12 examination centers all over the country to benefit all those students who aspire for fashion education.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Chandra Krishnamurthy and her team have done extensive and intensive research on this blooming fashion sector to identify requirements of industry in terms of fashion education, and based on the job prospects available in this field of fashion, the courses have been structured.

SNDT has got immense industry support through the advisory boards of colleges conducted and affiliated to it. To name a few personalities, Mr. Rahul Mehta, President of the Clothing Manufactures Association of India has generously accepted the invitation of being Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the School of Fashion Technology Pune, Shri A. S. Awasthi Retd. I. A S. Former Director Of Higher Education Government Of NCT Delhi, Shri Pradeep V. Mehta - Principal Mehta Consulting LLC USA, Shri A. K. Dadoo - Vice President Reliance Industries Ltd. Panipat, and Members of the Advisory Board of the Satyam Fashion Institute Noida.

Mr. Gautam Banerjee – Renowned Jewellery Designer, Dr. Usha Balakrishnan – Art Historian, Mr. Pushpak Desai – Director, Sundaram Jewels Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Colin Shah – Director, Kama Jewellery, have also contributed to the jewelry design degree programme at SNDT Juhu, Mumbai.

The Honorable V. Chancellor would like to announce this new venture of opportunities for the upcoming women talent of India in Fashion Education that supports the clothing and textile sector of India through affiliated colleges in Mumbai, Pune, Noida, and in Indore.###

Emami Chisel First Art Auction – A One of a Kind Debut to Watch Out for in February

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, February 03, 2008 - Just when the spring is about to arrive in full bloom, Emami Chisel Art is bustling with activities of a new kind. It's adding final touches to the preparation for the long awaited event - the first auction of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art on Feb 23rd, 08 to be held at Emami Chisel Art, Kolkata. The online bidding, which starts from Feb 16, the sale is targeted to embrace bidders from India and around the world."A preview is slated for art aficionados before the hammer actually comes down on the prized collection. One can take a look at the impressive array on February 02, 2008 at Hotel Taj Mahal, New Delhi. Other previews will be held at The Grand Central (ITC) Mumbai on February 10, 2008 and Emami Towers in Kolkata from February 16 - 22, 2008.

For those yet to get acquainted, Emami Chisel Art ( in short ECA) has been formed out of collaboration between two diverse business groups – the reputed Emami Group and Kolkata's well-known art outfit Chisel Art; the parent company of Aakriti Art Gallery. Among the highpoints of the auction are Tyeb Mehta's 'Kali III' (4-5 crore), F.N. Souza's 'Manor House' (1.5-2 crore), M F Husain's 'Safdar Hashmi' (2-2.5 crore) which was painted in reaction to the cultural activist's gruesome assassination. This was also the first painting from an Indian artist to cross the Rs10 lakh mark in 1987. Besides, there's a rare landscape by Raza made in 1953( 80 lakhs-1 crore). The other biggies are J. Swaminathan (80lakhs-1 crore), Bikash Bhattacharjee (Over The Dark Clouds 40-50 lakh), a couple of Manjit Bawa's oil on canvas (40-50 lakhs each), two charcoal drawings by Amrita Sher-Gil (12-16 lakh each), and a bronze head by Akbar Padamsee (16-20 lakhs).

There are some veritable delights too, for example watercolours by Nandalal Bose and Deviprasad Roy Chowdhury. The fresh spring like quality in Shibu Natesan's watercolour and the sensuous study in oil by Paresh Maity are certainly collector's item.

Other important names in this auction include Ganesh Pyne, Jogen Chowdhury, K. G. Subramanyan, Krishen Khanna, Bhupen Khakhar, Himmat Shah, Prabhakar Kolte, B. Prabha, Ram Kumar, Rameshwar Broota, Satish Gujral,Anupam Sud, Nalini Malani, Nilima Sheikh, Amit Ambalal, Sakti Burman, Manu Parekh, Madhavi Parekh, T. Vaikuntham, Ganesh Haloi, Amitava Dhar, A. Balasubramanian, Chintan Upadhyay, G. Ravinder Reddy, Jagannath Panda, Sekhar Roy, Farhad Hussain, and Chhatrapati Dutta.

In fact, Samindranath Majumdar, Sekar Roy, Chattrapati Dutta, P. R.Narvekar, S. K. Shahajahan, Sunil De, and Ganesh Chandra Basu are the first-time entrants in an auction that lists number of works - 89, participating artists - 70, total sale high estimate - 22,48,80,000 (US $57,66,154), and total sale low estimate - 17,77,10,000 (US $45,56,667). From its very inception, the central most idea of ECA and its young team has been to take creativity out of the gallery walls and permeate our homes, influencing our lifestyle and aesthetic sensibilities. From another viewpoint, it's a novel way, a desirable option, to weave our lives around art, which offers creativity and an open forum for meaningful enduring dialogues as values, perception and mindsets go through shifting changes with the spirit of time.

To begin with, the most unique feature ECA has to offer on its debut auction day is the simultaneous bidding process; both physical as well as virtual to all art enthusiasts. It's by far the most ideal situation for art collectors whether they're in India or abroad. As a feast for the eyes and the senses; the auction promises a diverse selection to choose from. It comprises 89 lots of handpicked art works from 70 odd artists across India. With competitive pricing, it will be one of its kinds of gathering where paintings of contemporary young sparks will vie for attention amidst modern masters. Another huge advantage ECA is hoping to leverage for art collectors is that of transparency and tax rebates. Kolkata, unlike other centres, does not levy 12.5 % VAT on art, which means here is a lucrative benefit for art lovers to splurge on art, yet saving a huge chunk of money on tax.

As things stand, ECA plans to stage about three to four auctions every year. With the first one kicking off in February, there'll be two more auctions in September and December this year. "While the debut auction will encompass modern and contemporary art, the others should revolve around different exclusive genres like sculptures, drawings, prints and contemporary art," says Mr. Vikram Bachhawat.

According to Vikram Bachchawat, the director of ECA, "Our focus is to build a collector's base and we have some very significant and high quality works outsourced from collectors in different parts countrywide. They will now be accessible to art lovers."Today contemporary Indian art is on a robust growth curve. The size of the Indian art market, including the auction market, has been pegged at Rs 500 crore. It is growing at 35-50 per cent annually, according to sources.

At the confluence there is a willing audience to nurture and patronise the movement. To reiterate Tagore's words, "…this is a world of wild storms, kept tamed with the music of beauty"; ECA with an event like this is trying to bring artists' voices to the broadest audience. However, there's more to ECA than an auction house. According to Mr. Vikram Bachhawat, ECA has also a full-fledged art centre encompassing a gallery, library, archive, bookshop, publication wing and a future plan for museum. Another significant facet of this project is an 'art banking division' which will be manned by a consultant to guide buyers through the process of parking funds in rare artworks. The works, in turn, will be put up at the auctions when they appreciate and are likely to draw healthy bids," says Mr Vikram Bachhawat.

Before wrapping up, this is to remind all art enthusiasts that, online bidding will begin from February 16, 2008 on http://www.emamichisel.com/, with the final auction being conducted both live and online on February 23, 2008. Watch out for some glorious weeks ahead!

For further details contact Rrhima Naik on 9833227721

(This published News Release has not been authored and edited by Leslie Gregory Fernandes)

Overwhelmed with Industry Response ELECRAMA 2008 Draws to a Close

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 29, 2008 - ELECRAMA 2008, the 8th in series of international trade fairs organized by the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) took place in Mumbai from January 18 to January 22 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon.

IEEMA choregraphed CABLEWIRE 2008 - IEEMA's 6th International Technical Conference on Electrical Cables and Wires, SWICON 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Conference on Switchgears and Controlgears, and ELROMA 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Seminar on Electrical Rotating Machines alongwith this 2008 edition of the ELECRAMA with finesse to impress more than a large business audience with participants from 26 countries including China, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, and Italy.

Speakers on the subject of the future of power at the international exhibition included the Minister of Power, Higher and Technical Education, Medical Education, Dilip Valse Patil, and the Union Power Secretary R. V. Shahi among other dignitaries.

The newsy event featured Dow Wire & Cable marking 25 years of commitment to power distribution and telecommunications markets in India with Dow experts making presentations during the Cablewire 2008 seminar, and Sterlite Technologies’ AL-59 Alloy Conductors being awarded the ‘Best New Product by an Indian Manufacturer’ award by IEEMA.

The 'Best Stall Awards’ were awarded to Areva T & D KEI Industries Limited, Modern Malleables Limited, Cosmo Electro Industries Private Limited, Comet Industries, Precision Plastic Industries, and Essen Deinki out of the over 1000 exhibitors spread over 50,000 square meters based on stall architectural design, space, and environment.

This business-to-business or B2B event, a no business as usual affair thus ended with business conducted as usual amidst applause.

ELROMA 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Seminar on Electrical Rotating Machines

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 18, 2008 - ELROMA 2008, the 7th International Seminar on Electrical Rotating Machines has been scheduled on January 21 and January 22 by IEEMA to coincide with the ELECRAMA 2008 at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre in Mumbai. ELECRAMA, an International Exhibition happens to be the largest exhibition of power, electrical, and industrial electronics from India.

Held every four years, ELROMA continues to be a forum that shares information with a focus on Rotating Machines Technology in relation to perspectives, and trends. The focus on power, electrical, and industrial electronics from India continues with ELROMA and ELECRAMA being held with the objective to appreciate unfolding market and technological changes to enable industry, academia, and other interested groups to formulate appropriate responses.

Some industry participants include ABB, Alstom Industrial Products, BHEL, Crompton Greaves, Cummins Generator Technologies, ERDA, Elantas Beck India, Kirloskar Electric, Siemens, Von Roll, and WEG Energy.

Rotating machine manufacturers, service providers, consultants, researchers, raw material and machinery suppliers, and users can expect to benefit from this year's ELROMA with new product development, machine materials, manufacturing technology, conditioning monitoring and lifecycle management, international standards and certifications, and energy conservation being discussed at length over the two days.

SWICON 2008 - IEEMA's 7th International Conference on Switchgears and Controlgears

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 17, 2008 - SWICON 2008, the 7th International Conference on Switchgears and Controlgears has been scheduled on January 21 and January 22 by IEEMA to coincide with the ELECRAMA 2008 at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre in Mumbai. ELECRAMA, an International Exhibition happens to be the largest exhibition of power, electrical, and industrial electronics from India.

SWICON deals with the switchgear and controlgear industry in depth, and since inception in 1984 the conference has been viewed as a forum for exchange of information, technical discussions, and trend analysis.

SWICON 2004 had Switzerland's Professor Dr. Klaus Fröhlich delivering the keynote address on 'Medium and High Voltage Switchgears, State-of-the-Art Perspectives. This year, expect Denis Dufournet delivering a keynote address on 'IEC & IEEE Standards for High Voltage Switchgears and Controlgears', and Doctor Carl - Ejnar Solver delivering another keynote address on 'Trends in High Voltage AIS Switchgears and Impact or Substation Solutions’.

Other than discussions on emerging future trends, state-of-the-art technology and International practices, and global experiences, also expect the presentation of around sixty technical papers covering the areas of low voltage switchgears, medium voltage switchgears, high voltage switchgears / disconnectors, testing and standards, control, protection and communications, user feedback, and testing.

Some organizations presenting these papers at the SWICON 2008 include ABB from Germany, Denmark, and India, ABB Power Technologies Italy, Areva T and D India and France, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Biecco Lawrie Limited, Crompton Greaves Limited, Central Power Research Institute, Calcutta Electric Supply Company, Double Engineering Company from the United States of America and India, Electric Research and Development Association, Indian Institute of Technology, KEMA Netherlands, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Larsen and Toubro Limited, North Delhi Power Limited, Orissa Power Transmission Company Limited, Power Grid Corporation India Limited, Scheider Electric India and France, Siemens Germany and India, Tavrida Electric AG Switzerland, UL from India, Vijay Electricals Limited, and VJTI.

Mumbai Festival 2008 to Take Off on 17th January - Japan, Germany, Australia, USA, and Scotland to Participate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 16, 2008 - The coming year is to shoot fun balloons in the air to please every heart that loves art, culture, sports and lots of adventures. So tighten your safety belts and go on one of the most amazing rides - "Mumbai Festival" from 17 th January, 2008. The Festival aims to place Mumbai on the world map as a leading cultural destination.

The fourth year of this Festival is all set to add a new chapter in the history of this event – five countries namely Japan, Germany, Australia, USA, and Scotland will be at the forefront of the Festival bringing it a step ahead in fulfilling its aspiration of becoming an international event.

The formal announcement of Mumbai Festival is scheduled on Friday, 28th December, 2007 at 12:30 pm at Vista Hall, Centre 1, 30 th floor, World Trade Centre, Cuff Parade in the presence of Mr. Kamal Morarka – Chairman, Mumbai Festival Committee (MFC), Mr. Vijay Kalantri - Vice Chairman, MFC, Dr. Jairaj Phatak - Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, Mr. A. K. Chatterjee - Regional Director, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Mr. Akira Iwanade - Chief Consul - Consulate General of Japan and Mr. Teiichi Torikai - Consul, Consulate General of Japan.

Conceptualized and organized by the Tourism Co-perative, the event is a partnership between public and private bodies, and is led by a Committee, which consists of some of the eminent personalities from the fields of art, dance, music, tourism, advertising, media, NGO's and education. Senior officials from the State and Central Governments including Defense authorities and Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, are also on this committee of which Colonel Sudhir Sawant is the Convener.

Mr. Morarka, Chairman – MFC, says "We want the festival to be world class and yet distinctly local in character. We want to portray the unseen and untouched dazzling colours of Mumbai to all Mumbaikars and visitors". Further talking about the event he says "the success of Mumbai Festival reflects the enthusiasm and the spirit within each Mumbaikar. Their huge response and participation shows how popular it has been for the last three years."

Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman -MFC, says "It is heartening to see the overwhelming response received by the Mumbai Festival ever since it was initiated. Today it has taken a giant shape that is bound to grow further in coming time." He also adds "Mumbai Festival is not the celebration of an occasion rather it celebrates Mumbai as a place and the people residing in this speedy city that never waits even for the sun to rise in order to get going. Mumbai Festival is not an event conceived, planned and designed by one or few individuals. It is the result of the collective efforts of numerous people and organizations."

Whether it be Gully Cricket, musical competition, marathon or dance programme, the package of Mumbai Festival includes it all. It interests all groups right from children who love sports to ladies who are always busy with their shopping to people who love food and those who like art and culture.

Nichibu, A Japanese dance form, India Jazz Suites, American jazz, Mumbai Formula-A Race, Fishing Vessels Race, International Music Fair and every other flavour of entertainment is to conquer Mumbai during the Mumbai Festival starting from 17 th January to 3rd February, 2008.

There is no appointing or selecting authority. Anyone who contributes in any form can become a part of the team. The Mumbai Festival allows every participant to develop his own part of the team. The Mumbai Festival allows every participant to develop his own event and finance the same. The MFC merely acts as a coordinating and organizing body. The more, the merrier. This the mantra of the MFC.

The Mumbai Festival follows a participative model. It is the first public-private partnership, where the Government provides the backbone and the private enterprises, NGO's, various organizations conduct events. Thus the MFC is an evolving entity.

In their endeavour to reach larger audiences the Mumbai Festival is setting up a telephonic helpline (call 67375555) where people can call to seek specific event information. Besides its partnership with SMS GupShup, a free sms service, will enable mobile users to receive festival information via sms. All they have to do is sms "Join MumbaiFestival" to 567678 become a part of the Mumbai Festival Group. Aiding these endeavours is The Times of India as the Associate Sponsor, BIG 92.7 FM as the radio partner, OOH Media as the Out of Home Media Partner, Creations as the Outdoor Partner and, Time Out as the official magazine. The Mumbai Festival is truly evolving into a peoples festival.

For further details for participation, please log on http://www.mumbaifestival.in/ or contact on Email: tourismsumcooperative@rediffmail.com

***(This News Release posted on this website by Leslie Gregory Fernandes has not been Written or Edited by Leslie Gregory Fernandes.)

CABLEWIRE 2008 - IEEMA’s 6th International Technical Conference on Electrical Cables and Wires

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 15, 2008 - IEEMA has organized CABLEWIRE 2008, a two days International Technical Conference on Cables and Wires on January 17 and January 18 to coincide with the ELECRAMA 2008, the electronics and electricals industry’s much sought after exposition.

The electricals industry registered quantitative growth of 19.2% and 15.7% respectively in the last two fiscals. Currently at USD 5.5 billion, the industry expects to reach USD 22 billion by the year 2011.

This CABLEWIRE chapter scheduled at Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre in Mumbai comprehensively deals with Cables and Wires and has been organized to serve as a knowledge and experience sharing platform focused on technology. The theme ‘Facing Challenges & Meeting Expectations’ reflects a global trend.

Expect presentations of technical papers from Netherlands’ Lovink Enertech BV, Finland’s Maillefer Extrusion Oy, Belgium’s Nexans Network Solutions NV, Norway’s Nortroll AS, Italy’s Prysmian Cables and Systems, Switzerland’s Dow Chemical Company, Japan’s Viscas Corporation, Cable Corporation of India, Central Power Research Institute, Electric Research and Development Association, Nicco Corporation, Nuclear Power Corporation, and Universal Cables.

Technical papers contributed by utilities, manufacturers of cables and raw materials, consultants, academic institutions, and research and testing organizations have been selected for presentation under categories related to Improved Technology Trends in Manufacturing, Development in Raw Material for Cables, Condition Monitoring and Online Assessment, New Techniques for Installation and Maintenance, Cable Accessories - Developments, User's Expectations, and Winding Wires.

Practicing engineers of electricity boards and power sector utilities, users and manufacturers of cables, consultants, manufacturers of raw materials for cables, and members of research and academic institutions may find CABLEWIRE 2008 interesting with regards to professional advancement.

ELECRAMA 2008 ‘Not Just Another’ Edition of IEEMA

IEEMA, an ISO certified apex association of Indian Industry started organizing the ELECRAMA exhibitions in 1990. This year 25 countries are scheduled to participate with China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan as a group on a global platform for Indian and foreign companies to transact worldwide business on a Business to Business platform.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 08, 2007 - Know the future of power? One of the world’s largest trade fair in the electrical and industrial electronics sector popularly known as the ELECRAMA has been scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 18, 2008 to January 22, 2008.

The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association or IEEMA, an ISO certified apex association of Indian Industry started organizing the ELECRAMA exhibitions in 1990. Approved by the India Trade Promotion Organization related to the Ministry of Commerce, and supported by the Ministry of Power, this event happens to be a biennial trade exhibition on electrical and industrial electronic equipment.

Recognized worldwide, the bandwagon of Hanover Germany, INTEL from Italy, and MATELEC from Spain with the prestigious approval of the Union des Foires Internationales or UFI, the global association of the Exhibition Industry has been joined by not just another exhibition, but IEEMA’s own ELECRAMA.

This 8th in series of ELECRAMA exhibitions has over 1000 participating companies spread over 50,000 square meters showcasing products and services at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon. The fair focuses on welcoming the international community of buyers and investors, and those interested with the belief that the future of power is here.

25 countries are scheduled to participate with China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan as a group on a global platform for Indian and foreign companies to transact worldwide business B2B.