With India’s largest crane manufacturing facility at Pirangut (Pune), ElectroMech’s current manufacturing capacity is 2000 cranes annually and will boost up to 2500 cranes with the new state-of-the-art facility in Chennai. This facility will be will be built on an area of around 8000 sq.m with a built up area of around 4000 sq.m and will manufacture various industrial cranes like single girder, double girder, stacker and goliath cranes. The project is scheduled to be completed in February 2009.

Commenting on the new manufacturing facility in Chennai, Mr. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech said, “Southern India is known to be a very important hub for manufacturing industry in India. Being in the heavy engineering industry, transportation costs are a major component of the total costs. In order to be closer to our customers and provide a more cost effective solution, we decided that it makes strategic sense to have a manufacturing base in southern India.” He further added, “This facility is in line with ElectroMech’s vision of being a “Total Solutions Provider” combining global technology with local application in a cost effective manner and help boost our capacity by almost 10%”.

Currently ElectroMech has a large number of installations in South India and particularly in Chennai. ElectroMech caters to a number of clients in various sectors ranging from automobile ancillary industries, companies engaged in power sector, etc. A few notable installations in this part are Saint Gobain Glass in Sriperumbudur, Hansen in Coimbatore, a whole host of Korean automobile ancillaries situated around Sriperumbudur.

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About ElectroMech

ElectroMech is a leading brand in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing Industrial, Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Electric wire rope hoists and customized material handling solutions. ElectroMech consults clients in all aspects from structural design to special attachments to create well-engineered hoisting and moving solutions. ElectroMech is constantly engaged in innovations to upgrade their products in order to match the current world class standards. ElectroMech has a partnership with ABUS Kranesysteme, the leading crane manufacturing brand from Germany. Today, ElectroMech ranks amongst one of the premier manufacturers of crane & hoists in the Indian sub-continent. In terms of volumes of industrial cranes manufactured annually, ElectroMech is the leader.

The project was initiated by our client Godrej Interio, a furniture manufacturing unit of Godrej Group, set to enter the hospital furniture market.The first challenge in the Hospital Furniture domain is the patient-room furniture in ICU.

Prakash Khanzode, director of technology and innovation at Onio, and the design research team spent two months in 15 hospitals around the country, examining beds and talking to over 100 doctors and patients before coming back to the drawing board to design the bed. The result is an ergonomic bed with affordable price for average hospitals.

“Onio believes that any innovation today, needs to be built upon careful study of four things- Market dynamics, deep User insights, evolving Social trends and Technology (MUST). This award for the hospital bed design strengthens the power of Onio’s design methodology” says Manoj Kothari, the Principal Strategist and Founder director of Onio.

Important features:

1. INDIAN ERGONOMICS Bed suitable for Indian ergonomic parameters for patients, doctors and hospital staff

2. OPTIMISED MECHANISM New Simplified mechanism, that uses much less metal, for easy adjustments of height, tilt, back support and leg rest postures. New easy-swing-type side support for quick and easy setting

3. SMOOTH MOBILITY: Mobile, on high grade lockable castors for noiseless and jerk-less transportation of patients

4. COMPLETE SYSTEM Complete System Design including-Holding arrangements for IV fluid infusion, Infusion pumps, Oxygen cylinder, Urine bags, food tray, call bell and record holders etc..

5. NEW AESTHETICS Aesthetically pleasing colours that reduce the ‘hospital stress’

6. WORLD STANDARDS Designed for European Standards of Safety & Performance

7. AFFORDABLE As this bed has been designed with current manufacturing facilities around, it promises to be a good-design at an affordable price for the hospitals

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One of the top design companies in India, Onio Design provides Strategic Design and Innovation Consulting services to make the product and brands more contextual, refreshing and future ready for the Indian market.

Onio has a full-fledged Design Research division with strategists, anthropologists and management experts. Onio follows a proprietary Design Research methodology “Intentiability”, tailored for India, to sense need gaps, unearth hidden opportunities and create winning products and brands.

On the technology and innovation front, Onio realizes the research outcome as product vision, through rigorous cycle of conceptual design, industrial design, technology application and prototyping.

The comprehensive and world wide event - “4th International Symposium on High Power Fiber Laser and its Applications” was organized in the field of laser physics, quantum electronics and photonics as well as high power fiber lasers during 24-26th June 2008 at St. Petersburg Hotel, St. Petersburg, Russia. The conference was focussed on creating an interactive platform for world’s laser experts in fiber lasers to share their experience curve , interact closely about their present research on fiber laser and explore future possibilities of development and novel application engineering in terms of fiber laser technology. It was indeed proud and prestigious moment for Indian Laser Industry as SLT was the only invited company from INDIA.

Mr. Arvind Patel (Managing Director)) of SLT Ltd has presented paper on Diverse Applications of Fiber Lasers ( Micro Joule , Milli Joule and High Power Fiber Laser applications like cutting, marking, welding, micro-machining, etc. in the various industries like Diamond, Engineering , Medical , Fabrication , Solar etc. Mr. Shaunak J. Dave ( General Manager – Marketing & Techno-commercial ) has accompanied Mr. Patel during this important conference.

The audiences were really happy to hear the presentation from Mr. Patel as this development in INDIA was really unanticipated in a country like INDIA. The paper was appreciated by many of Laser Experts and Research Scholars. It was indeed knowledge-sharing platform for laser industry with the insightful information on Fiber Laser Applications.

SLT Ltd. Has launched Fiber lasers in Laser Bruiting applications with the model called GIZMO as well as designed a special fiber laser for diamond marking applications. The Brahmastra- High Power Fiber Laser Cutting System is world’s first System incorporating linear drives and fiber lasers and world has now recognized SLT’s capability in laser technology.

Even if a novice person in the diamond industry is familiar with application of laser in diamond processing and always be thankful to Mr. Arvind Patel and his team of SLT Ltd. ( Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd. ) for their significant contribution in Diamond Processing Industry . SLT Ltd has supplied more than 3000 laser systems to the various industries and exporting more than 20 countries .

In a separate note , SLT Ltd has acquired one German Company ( ELS – a high tech lasers source manufacturer ) last year as a part of their backward integration strategy to manufacture laser components in-house. Looking at the future demand of Fiber Lasers, the company has started its operations in Germany, USA, China and UK.

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Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd is ISO 9001: 2000 certified leading manufacturing company of laser systems for cutting, marking, welding, solar cell scribing and diamond processing in India since its inception in 1992. SLT LTD has 6 manufacturing units in Gandhinagar, Surat SEZ (Gujarat, India) and having 450 team members & overseas presence is at USA, UK, China, Germany.Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd is exporting to more than17 countries.The company has supplied more than 2000 laser systems.SLT LTD has been bestowed upon with many national and international awards for its innovation.The Company Offers Total Solution With A Wide Range Of Laser Systems For Diversified Industrial Applications Such As: Cutting, Industrial Supplies, Cutting, Marking, Welding, Micro Machining, Solar Cell Scribing, Cutting, Diamond Processing. SLT LTD a brand name by itself, is solely responsible for the revolutionary changes in the Indian Diamond industry by providing Hi-tech solutions through Laser systems. It is modest to say that we have a monopolistic presence in Indian Diamond Industry due to our wide product range with synergy of our highly experienced research team.

Vipin Sondhi Managing Director & CEO, JCB India said “JCB is at a stage of significant expansion and we feel that it’s important to improve ways of structuring the organization based on the changing customer needs. With the significant growth that we’ve had in the last few years, it is important to increase support to our dealers to ensure they continually improve and excel in their customer interface skills. Also, it is important to produce products and introduce new products that are of world class quality with a competitive cost base. I am sure this structure will help us achieve our objective”.

Arjun Mirdha Executive Vice President - Sales & Marketing

Arjun Mirdha will look after the Sales & Marketing as EVP S&M. He takes over from Sandeep Singh. Arjun has been with JCB in India for the last 4 years. He was with JCB UK for 4 years and then moved to US as head of Sales for North America, where he stayed for 5 years. He was leading the product support function in India and has a strong understanding of the Indian market.

Rajesh Khatri, Business Head – JCB Manufacturing, Pune

Rajesh Khatri will lead JCB Manufacturing, Pune plant 1. Rajesh comes with about 25 years experience with L&T and had taken over from Alan Thomson, who returned to UK. This plant which fabricates components caters to JCB’s domestic as well as international plants.

Vasu Saksena, Business Head - Heavy Products, Pune

Vasu Saksena takes over from Mr. Mark Turner. Vasu has 25 years of experience with Japanese and Indian manufacturers and held the previous position of President: Indian Operations for Allied Nippon. His past clients include Maruti and Escorts Yamaha.

Subir Chowdhury, Business Head - BHL Plant, Ballabgarh

JCB has also transitioned Subir Chowdhury from VP Operations at the BHL Plant in Ballabgarh to become Business Head backhoe loader plant in Ballabgarh Haryana, which is in an expansion phase. Subir has led the challenge to match growth in the Indian BHL market. He has supervised day-to-day operations while leading the initiative to build new, expanded facilities. This expansion is both for domestic as well as exports.

Amit Gossain General Manager Marketing & Business Development

To give a further thrust to new business and product development, Amit Gossain will also be responsible for the Business Development apart from his current role of Marketing. Amit has been with JCB in India for over 3 years where he has been leading the branding, product marketing and Corporate Communications function.

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About JCB in India

JCB India Limited, Ballabgarh (Haryana) is a fully owned subsidiary of JC Bamford Excavators Limited, UK. The company offers twenty one different machines in six product types such as Backhoe Loaders, Loading Shovels, Tracked Excavators, Compactors, Telehandlers and Skid Steer Loaders. It has an excellent network of 47 dealers and over 295 outlets throughout the country along with a world-class customer service network support JCB.

The Catalog includes all popular categories like Mobile phones , Home Entertainment , Music Players, iPods , Digital Cameras , Computing essentials, Home and Utility products , Gaming , Hot Stuff , Latest Brand Launches and Trends and Tips.

It’s the right time for such a catalog to hit the Indian market, says the Managing Director, Suraj Juneja. From the customer’s side it’s a lot easier to order for a wide range of products from the catalog or from their website www.valuestore.in and get it delivered at home or at the persons house they want to gift something to. No wasting of time or money on petrol and parking fees by traveling outdoors. It specially works for gadgets since things are mostly standardized and if the features match your requirement and the price is right , might as well order it on the phone or online. Gadget Pro also offers an SMS service all over India, wherein their call center calls a customer back after receiving the SMS from anywhere in India.

Gadget Pro is also offering awesome subscription offers to woo Indian customers to them , to subscribe one can SMS ‘Pro’ to 5600616 and get freebies like a Reebok Sports bag worth Rs.1000/- with a Rs.600/- subscription fee.

Form the sellers side also it makes sense for such a catalog in India, keeping the rising real estate prices and overheads in mind to set up a shop in a mall or similar areas.

The company has started operation and edition in Kolkata , Mumbai , Bangalore, New Delhi & NCR and is soon starting in Pune , Ahmedabad , Guwahati and Jamshedhpur.

Gadget Pro also has Indias first ever loyalty program for gadget shopping , where you can earn points on every purchase.

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Exhibit Media Pvt.Ltd is a conglomerate into the business of media , publishing and home shopping.

Theyhave launched Indias first exclusive gadget catalog - Gadget Proand also own the mega shopping portal www.valuestore.in.

The company's expertise lies in 360 degree marketing with a presence in Web - Print- Mobile - Retail - Events - Tv that is a direct to customer model in terms of communication of services and products.

Theyalso offer various solutions in 360 degree marketing to clients across India.

The India promoters entered in to a JV Agreement with Putzmeister, Germany in 1997 for manufacture of Concrete Pumps. The JV Company has been performing in an excellent fashion and is expanding operations both in terms of manufacturing capacity as well new hi-tech products. Putzmeister AG formed a wholly owned subsidiary by the name Dynajet Machinery India Pvt. Ltd., in the year 2005, in the same field, without obtaining any prior approval, as required by the Indian Government Regulations commonly known as Press Notes 1 and 3. Putzmeister AG availed the automatic route via RBI for making investment in its wholly owned subsidiary.

On learning about the same, Putzmeister India Pvt. Ltd., and the Indian Promoters complained to various authorities and filed a Writ Petition in the Delhi High Court. During the pendency of this Writ Petition, the Govt. of India gave its Order on 2nd April 2007 that a violation of the FDI Policy had occurred by Putzmeister AG making investment in its wholly owned Indian subsidiary and directed the Reserve Bank of India to take action.

Putzmeister AG and its wholly owned subsidiary challenged the Order of the Govt. of India by filing a Writ Petition in the Delhi High Court. Both the Writ Petitions were heard by the Delhi High Court and by a Judgment dated 1st July 2008 the Delhi High Court has upheld the Government's Order.

With the Delhi High Court's Judgment the investment made by Putzmeister AG in its wholly owned Indian subsidiary has come in difficulty. Action from the Reserve Bank of India and other authorities is awaited in the matter.

Several cases pertaining to violation of Press Note 1 and Press Note 3 are being contested in Indian Courts. The verdict given by the Delhi High Court has been a Landmark Judgment in this matter.

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About Aquarius:

Aquarius Engineers produce state of art Concrete Batching Plants in their Pune Unit. This unit spread over an area of 10 acres is based at Ambadwet village near Pirangut. The manufacturing unit in Goa produces latest technology Concrete Pumps, Mobile Pumps, Boom Pumps etc. Aquarius has Offices at all major cities across the Country with excellent sales and service facilities. Aquarius's main clientele consists of major Ready Mix companies, Contractors, Builders etc. Aquarius equipment have been deployed in several major construction projects of Roads, Hydel and Nuclear power projects, High-rise buildings, Housing, Shopping Malls, etc.

With the Magnus Digital, Company has also showcased Lazer Super the diamond sawing machine. The highlight of these machines was its more compact frame structure & power saving operation. Along with these two attractions company also showcased Magnus Pro- Third generation planning machine, Magnus Lite-Planning machine for small goods, and Brute Force- Advanced bruiting machine.

Sahajanand Technologies is a leading technology provider in diamond industry. Company provides a range of advanced technology solutions for every stage converting rough diamond into polished diamond. The strength of the company is its ability to provide these cutting edge technology solutions at affordable prices.

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We are a leading manufacturer and exporter of Laser technology centered capital equipments for diamond manufacturing industry. We present ‘Total technology solutions for diamond industry under one roof.’ Our product portfolio broadly includes

• Diamond Measurement Systems
• Laser driven Diamond Processing equipments
• Auto blocking & Polishing Machines

used at different stages of diamond manufacturing process.

KACHI GHANI Mustard Oil has more oxidants and vitamins as compared to normal oil which prevent early ageing. “P MARK” KACHI GHANI Mustard Oil is considered the best in Indian market. Kachchi Ghani Variety (cold press mustard oil) is better than olive oil. As with olive oil Kachchi Ghani when consumed without heating ensures best results. It is cholesterol free, non viscous in nature and does not leave burns on cookware. It has a balanced ratio of fats and oxidants. Mustard oil is found to have very low levels of artery clogging saturated fatty acid and high levels of good Omega 3 fatty acid and mono-unsaturated fatty acid and thus scores over other cooking mediums including refined oils, olive oil and soybean oil.

Omega-3s are used in the formation of cell walls, making them supple and flexible, and improving circulation and oxygen uptake with proper red blood cell flexibility and function. “P SPARKLE” LIGHT mustard oil has the ideal ratio of Omega-3 & Omega-6; it is rich in alpha Linolenic acid and is India’s First Light Mustard Oil. P Sparkle is 75% Gum free, Completely Natural, and Non Sticky in Nature. It is light in Colour only 20% absorbed in food.

Omega-3 deficiencies are linked to decreased memory and mental abilities, tingling sensation of the nerves, poor vision, increased tendency to form blood clots, diminished immune function, increased triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels, impaired membrane function, hypertension, irregular heart beat, learning disorders, menopausal discomfort, and growth retardation in infants, children, and pregnant women.

The type you're probably lacking is omega-3, found only in fatty fish (like salmon, mackerel, & sardines), canola type rape seed (colza), mustard seed, chia, candlenut, wheat germ, some melon seeds, hemp, walnuts and some green leaf veggies. The 5 pillars of heart health are - Omega-3's, Antioxidants, Potassium + Magnesium, Vitamin B, Fruits and Vegetables.

It’s important to minimize the intake of trans-fats and cholesterol (animal fat) while consuming enough good fats. Also, good fats raise your HDL or "good cholesterol". One of the jobs of this High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol" is to grab your bad cholesterol, LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), and escort it to the liver where it is broken down and excreted. In other words, these good fats attack some of the damage already done by the bad fats. This is very important in an age when so many people are struggling to get their cholesterol down, and fight heart disease and obesity.

Mustard Oil is traditionally the most important oil for the Northern, Central and Eastern parts of the country like the batata wadas of Mumbai, the samosas of Punjab, the kachoris of Rajasthan, the luchis of Bengal, the medu vadas of the South having a strong smell and a hot nutty taste. There is no substitute for the cooking technique. Tandoori foods also need a basting of fat to maintain the tenderness inside and crispiness outside. Oil in salads or oil for tempering a daal, it certainly adds to the palatability.

Food specialists in India are promoting mustard-based oil as the latest healthy food choice, claiming its properties fight disease and prevent health problems arising. Mr. Vivek Puri, MD, Puri Oil Mills said, “Today, Mustard Oil is one of the major edible oils in the Indian market. In India it is impossible to pickle in any other oil except mustard oil. Mustard oil was widely used in Indian homes earlier but in modern times has been replaced by the so-called heart-friendly oils.” The vegetable oil of mustard is nutritionally 38% to 42% of the seed. The Tocopherols present in mustard help protect the oil from rancidity, thus contributing to a long shelf life.

The researchers also said that people who use mustard oil for frying reduce their risk of heart attack by almost 71%. Mustard Oil is good for Heart, reducing Cholesterol level, Triglycerides, good Blood Fluidity, controlling Crohn's Disease, curing Asthma, Arthritis, Cramps, Adult Diabetes and smooth skin. It is also beneficial in Pneumonia, Bronchitis and other diseases of the respiratory organs and Cancer even. So don’t let your elders’ advice go waste and make use of this medicinal miracle.

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About Puri Oil Mills

Puri Oil Mills Limited, the conjunction of DDGKL and Puri Brothers, forms the flagship company of Puri Group of Industries. This ISO 9001 certified company has expertise in the mustard oil segment for more than 7 decades. For its high quality P Mark Mustard Oil, the company bagged National Award for Quality from the Government of India. Apart from this, the company is also awarded with The International Star for Quality by BID, Spain.

Explaining the rationale, Mr. Manu Punnoose, Director & CEO, Subhkam Ventures, said, "Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. has demonstrated its products' superiority and credentials and is successfully competing with the world largest player Grundfos in the export market. This is quite evident from the fact that its sales predominantly comes from exports. Backed by a range of quality products, it is poised to improve its performance substantially in the years ahead. The most striking feature of its product line is its energy efficiency of over 30 per cent over other competing products."

The Company follows its accounting year ending on June 30 and it is expected to close FY08 with turnover of over Rs. 100 crore. The Company caters to both the domestic as well as export market. Lately, the Company has increased its production capacity substantially and is set to increase its turnover significantly in the near future. Buoyed by the success of its pumps in the market, the Company has major plans to ramp up its distribution network in India ands across the world.

The Company has two state of the art facilities in Indore. Based on its superior quality, Shakti Pumps has been able to successfully compete with world leader Grundfos in the major international markets. The pumps of the Company are almost 30% more energy efficient than other pumps in the market. The efficiency of Shakti Pumps has been certified by various state agencies in India.

Shakti Pumps energy efficiency quotient will keep it in good stead in the future. At present, farmers are given power subsidy in various states in India. However, the government of few states has realized that subsidized power is not long-term solution and is working towards rationalizing subsidies. This will augur well for the energy efficient Shakti Pumps.

With concern on global warming increasing by the day, companies such as Shakti Pumps stand to gain. As the pumps consume less power for similar output compared to other pumps in the market, it is probable that projects / agencies using energy efficient pumps including Shakti Pumps would be eligible for carbon credits. Also, the Government is mulling with the idea of making it compulsory for government bodies to use pumps marked with Bureau of Energy Efficiency certification. This would substantially benefit companies such as Shakti Pumps.

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About Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd.

Becoming a Limited company in the year 1995, Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. became one of the few Indian Companies catering to the international market. Today, brand Shakti is a force to reckon with due to its strong product line and technology that's at par with the best in the international markets. With wide range domestic and industrial applications, Shakti comes across the most versatile range of Stainless Steel Submersible Pumps. It has carved a niche among quality conscious users around the globe. Today, it fabricates 4", 6", 8" 10" and 12" Submersible Pumps, which are exported to more that 40 countries around the globe. The quality control department keeps a constant watch on the entire manufacturing process starting from raw material procurement to every phase of assembly line, testing, packaging etc. Research & Development under guidance of technical experts is an on going process ensuring continuous improvement of the products.

About Subhkam Ventures

Subhkam Ventures is a boutique Private Equity, which has been investing in Private Equity and PIPEs for over the past nine years. The Company typically invests between $2 million to $10 million in these companies. Subhkam has build up a private equity portfolio of around 24 companies over a period of time with focus on mid sized companies especially in the sectors like Infrastructure, Telecom, Healthcare, Financial Services, Aerospace, Tourism, Environment, Alternate Energy and the likes.

Sahajanand Technologies was awarded for extensive R&D work done in field of advanced diamond manufacturing technologies. Mr. Dhirajkumar Vasoya, MD, Sahajanand Technologies received the award from Mr.Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group. In year 2006-07 Sahajanand Technologies had introduced the third generation of diamond planning machines. This third generation planning machine- The Magnus Pro- is an ultra advanced version of its counterparts & delivers the excellent productivity, performance & true return on investment for the diamond manufacturers. Other research works in field of productive diamond processing techniques were also considered for the selection of the award.

Upon receiving the award Mr. Dhirajkumar Vasoya, MD, Sahajanand Technologies, addressed his spirited team saying “Sahajanand Technologies has always been at the forefront of the Indian diamond industry revolution with world-class products built on leading edge technologies. We have been a pioneering force in the industry by product innovations that drive productivity with process improvements and cost effectiveness. This award is the recognition for this initiative that drives us. It has reinforced our ambition to continue be the best in the industry & be the only one doing it with complete in-house innovation efforts.”

The Golden Jubilee Memorial Trust was established by the SGCCI to recognize businesses having excellence in production, planning, productivity, social welfare program, pollution control, energy conservation & others. The awardees are selected by a panel jury comprising eminent business personals, city elites & senior government officials. The SGCCI has been honoring the best promoters of the Trade & Industry since last 16 years.

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We are a leading manufacturer and exporter of Laser technology centered capital equipments for diamond manufacturing industry. We present ‘Total technology solutions for diamond industry under one roof.’ Our product portfolio broadly includes

• Diamond Measurement Systems
• Laser driven Diamond Processing equipments
• Auto blocking & Polishing Machines

used at different stages of diamond manufacturing process.

“Of course, we had never doubted the fact that there was a dearth of good reading for Indian parents,” says Uday Mathur, CEO of EuroKids’ India operations. “In fact, it was this dearth that prompted us to conceive of Parent & Child in the first place.”

Aren’t there other parenting magazines on the market now?

“There are a number of parenting magazines from the West available. However, the Indian parenting context is and will always remain unique – and so will Parent & Child,” he states. “We interviewed many parents of children in our chain of EuroSchools – they agreed that there was little to take home from magazines reflecting purely Western values. The Indian parent walks a tightrope of traditional parenting concepts that must meet Western concepts somewhere along the way. Globalization is a fact – but so is the Indian ethos. And the Indian ethos can have little in common with westernized Yummy Mummy publications.”

Commenting on Parent & Child’s content-rich format, marketing head Vikas Phadnis explains – “This magazine is definitely not centered on advertising revenues, preferring to cater to its firm and growing readership instead. The point is – there is so much for Indian parents to explore, and so many different points of view to be examined, that we chose to give the highest preference to hard-core information. There is no We have ”

So where does Parent & Child go in the fifth issue?

“Where do India’s parents go from here?” ask Uday Mathur with a smile. “Forward - always forward. Parenting is a full-time job - so is informing parents on new ways of doing that job. We explore some untouched areas in every issue, and the fifth issue will be no different. Read it and stay tuned in - the next issue of Parent & Child will hit the stands in less than two weeks.”

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Parent & Child magazine is a venture by EuroKids International Private Limited. The publication is therefore backed by this institution’s pre-eminence in the children’s book publishing segment, and its standing as the largest education services provider in the pre-primary space.

ABOUT EUROKIDS

EuroKids International operates ‘EuroKids Pre Schools’ - the largest preparatory school network in India. This network comprises of 410 pre-schools across 140+ Indian towns. In excess of 55,000 students have been educated at these establishments since 2001. In that year alone, enrollments in EuroKids Pre Schools’ various programs exceeded 26,000. www.eurokidsindia.com

The programs conducted at EuroKids Pre-Schools encompass ever stage of early development - Playgroup, Nursery, Lower & Upper Kindergarten - for children in the ages of 1.8 to 5 years.

ABOUT PARENT & CHILD MAGAZINE

In Parent & Child, EuroKids leverages its decades of experience with parents of young children. As a result, the magazine reflects EuroKids’ deep insight into the requirements of parents - especially young first-time parents. Parent & Child is a direct response to these needs. Published on a monthly basis, it focuses on various issues related to health, nutrition, education, leisure - and Parent & Child!

He comes with a wide spectrum of experience in driving media operations across platforms with specialized knowledge of business journalism and the Internet medium. He had led content teams as Editor at media powerhouses like The Times of India, The Indian Express, www.cnet.com and Emap Plc,UK. Over more than two decades, his career has traversed on media terrains that extends from print to the Internet, from newspapers to magazines and from mainstream to financial, business and technology journalism.

For six years, till January 2006, he was the editor of The Times of India at Bangalore and Chandigarh. Under his guidance both editions of the newspaper became undisputed leaders in their respective markets.

He was the founding editor of the world's biggest and most acclaimed technology portal, the US-based www.cnet.com, in India. He has also worked as Editor in itspace.com and as Managing Editor with Online Products at Europe's number one English publishing company, Emap PLC. Before Joining Octanmen.com, he was with digital Ananda Bazar Patrika, publishers of The Telegraph newspaper and The Business World magazine, as Sr Editor.

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We are a leading manufacturer and exporter of Laser technology centered capital equipments for diamond manufacturing industry. We present ‘Total technology solutions for diamond industry under one roof.’ Our product portfolio broadly includes

• Diamond Measurement Systems
• Laser driven Diamond Processing equipments
• Auto blocking & Polishing Machines

used at different stages of diamond manufacturing process.

IIMTMA, which is known for its exhibitions IMTEX and Tooltech floated MMS in 2008 with the avowed purpose of bringing the entire gamut of manufacturing industry under one roof. Planned to be held every alternate year, MMS will serve as a much needed platform for the SMEs to forge alliance with system integrators, service providers and customers. The maiden edition of MMS had high level business delegations from ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association), Indian Railways and Indian Ordnance Factories besides special teams from OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers).

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Founded 60 years ago, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) is the apex body of machine tool industry in the country with a membership of over 300 companies from both, the public and private sectors. The Association has over the years transformed itself to looking beyond, to focus on issues of productivity, quality, technology, new product development, design, customer satisfaction, etc. for enhancing competitiveness of the industry in both domestic and overseas markets. IMTMA plays a key role in the growth and development of this industry and it is the reference point for the industry.

Unlike conventional vision-based control systems, Spot-It says goodbye to the industry-phobic PC and replaces it with a rugged DSP based system. When previewed at the Texas Instruments Developers Conference, Spot-It wowed the audience with a simple yet effective demonstration of vision-based poka-yoke. Wikipedia defines poka-yoke as mistake-proofing or, in other words, removing the possibility of committing a mistake.

The principle is in practice all around us – whether it be round manhole covers, light sensors in the loo or that small hole near the top of your bathroom sink – poka-yoke is the smart way to avoid mistakes. If you have a desire to stay in business, you probably already know that every mistake directly relates to a loss of time, money and credibility.

The demonstration was crowned by a quick over run of how quickly the entire program could be designed and developed by any engineer without the need of extensive training. The launch justified the three years of research and development at Soliton’s Bangalore campus that was direct towards the creation of a product that will undoubtedly benefit Indian manufacturers and their customers.

In a talk with media persons today, Dr. Ganesh Devaraj, MD explained that “Innovation drives the day-to-day internal workings at Soliton. Our work policy is based on conducting state-of-the-art research and studying evolving technologies in order to develop products tailored to suit (Indian) market economics. “

Almost as important to Soliton’s engineers and leaders as constant innovation, is the pride of working under an Indian banner. The genesis of the company testifies to this. After obtaining a doctorate in Theoretical Physics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a short stint as a Scientist at VI Engineering, Devaraj decided to return to India in order to build up a company that would finally associate world-renowned Indian talent with an Indian brand.

Needless to say, like countless other Indian entrepreneurs, Devaraj was inspired by the rather famous tale of another Bangalore-based company (Infosys) that went on to forge a name for brand India. Not surprisingly, a study reveals that, till the time of publication of this article, Soliton’s growth rate has matched that of Infosys for every year since its conception.

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Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Sooraj Dhawan, official spokesperson for the Indian delegation said "India and Iraq have historic trade relations and we are extremely pleased with the level of interest from Indian companies who wish to establish business relations with their Iraqi customers."

"Project Rebuild Iraq 2008 is going to be a high-profile event showcasing one of the most ambitious, investment-opportunity-laden reconstruction undertakings and Indian companies are well set to execute potentially-rewarding business contacts”, added Mr. Dhawan.

"Iraq businessmen visiting the Indian pavilion will get to see a wide range of Construction and Building products, high quality Engineering products, pharmaceutical products etc. Indian exhibitors in the power sector include Goldstone Infratech Ltd. who will be displaying High Performance Silicon Rubber Polymer Insulators; Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd. shall display Power Solutions; Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd. is show casing Power Cables; Anish Industrial Corporation is displaying Qualitative conductors and wires for overhead transmission lines; Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd. is offering EMV Power Transmission Towers and Construction of Lines on Turnkey Basis,” mentioned Mr. Dhawan.

"Indian companies such as Speedcrafts Limited, Capious Roadtech Pvt. Ltd., Esquire Machines Pvt. Ltd. and Solid India Pvt. Ltd. are showcasing their expertise in construction equipment and India's pharma capabilities will be demonstrated by leading companies such as Trigenesis Lifesciences (P) Ltd. and Glow Pharma Pvt. Ltd., informed Mr. Dhawan.

Other Indian companies at Project Rebuild Iraq 2008 include Dura-Line India Pvt. Ltd., Mayur Industries, VNS Switchgear (I) Pvt. Ltd., Muskaan Engineers, Indiana Gratings Pvt. Ltd., S.S. Foundry Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd., Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd., Bygging India Ltd., Aster Comfort Designs Pvt Ltd., Woodgrip Industries, Crystal Granite & Marble Pvt. Ltd., Esteem Auto Pvt. Ltd. and Rolltech Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Indian participation at Project Rebuild Iraq 2008 has received good encouragement from the Government of India and major export promotion councils such as Engineering Export Promotion Council of India and Export Promotion Council for EOU's & SEZ Units are also bringing exhibitor delegations at this mega expo. The event is also supported by the Indo-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industries who have been a catalyst for Indo Arab trade for over 27 years.

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Mr Sunil Khanna has been associated with the Automation Industry for more than 25 years and was with ABB prior to joining Emerson in July 2004. Upon his election as President, Mr Khanna said "It is an honour to be the President of AIA at this critical juncture for the Industry. Since inception, AIA has been working towards the goals of increasing awareness and acceptability amongst users on cutting edge automation technologies to aid the Indian industry leverage these for greater productivity, efficiency, quality, safety and consistency – parameters that form the key to global competitiveness today. The association has also taken initiatives to foster best practices within the automation industry by encouraging innovation to promote the cause of Indian industry. Overseeing the work of the Association is an onerous task, and I am confident of accomplishing the objectives ".

The Association also elected Mr Vimal Kapur Managing Director- Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) as the new Vice President for the same term. He has over19 yearsof professional experience in Automation and Control business ranging from Industrial Automation, Homes & Buildings, Security, Software, and Business Applications.

Industry veterans, Mr Khanna & Mr Kapur have vast experience in Automation & Control and related businesses. While making the announcement Mr J P Singh said "We are pleased to have both Mr Khanna and Mr Kapur at the helm" Talking about his tenure as President, Mr Singh added " the last one year has seen AIA moving many steps closer to its objectives and I wish both of them all the best in their efforts".

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About Automation Industry Association

Automation Industry Association (AIA) was founded in 2004, by leading automation technology players in the country. It is a vibrant forum for all automation companies in India spreading knowledge and creating awareness levels that make a vital difference to the global competitiveness of Indian industry. AIA founding members include ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Invensys, L&T, Rockwell, Siemens and Yokogawa. The association currently represents 50 high tech companies delivering technology products and integrated automation systems. For more information on AIA please visit http://www.aia-india.org/

This thought-process is quite relevant in today's context as India marches towards prosperity and as Indians grapple with the enigma of their life and its quality. Management consultancy firms have predicted that India's GDP at current prices will overtake that of France, Germany, the U.K., Russia and Italy by the 2020s and by the 2030s, India is projected to be the third largest economy of the world, behind U.S. and China. As India becomes the land of opportunity, it's time for its people 'stop, think and look within'. It's time to strike a balance between the chase for material gains as well as the pursuit of spiritual goals in order to enrich the quality of life.

While traversing through this 'chaos' of materialistic life, let's meditate on the secret to well-being and happiness, which lies within ourselves. True happiness comes from one's inner life, from the disposition of the mind and soul. Admittedly, a good inner life is difficult to achieve, especially in these trying times. It takes reflection and contemplation and self-discipline. Under such circumstances, the new fortnightly magazine is an ode to Charles Dickens' famous quote: "Reflect upon your present blessings - of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."

'Aks - India Enriched' will provide readers with a unique mix of news and views on everything that enriches the quality of everyday life. It will cover a wide spectrum of topics pertaining to the key Ms in one's life - mantras, mission, mystery, money, mind, medication, meditation, merit, multiplicity and management amongst others. It will touch upon all the positive developments that add sugar and spice to everyday life. It will highlight every aspect of life that illumines and inspires one to forge ahead towards individual betterment. It will present everything that makes one treasure and cherish every moment of life. In a nutshell, it will make one look forward to today and tomorrow while forgetting yesterday. And it promises to present every bit in a novel way and style.

We look forward to your participation in building a new community of positive energy.

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Many NRIs, film stars, FAPCCI President Atluti Subba Rao, film star turned realtor Murali Mohan, NRI Jayaram Komati have graced the fourth anniversary celebrations of Telugu Times. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Subba Row V. Chennuri, Manading Director of Telugu Times expressed his happiness on the tie-up.

The Non Resident Telugu Community is the fastest growing community amongst the Indian ethnicity in the USA with a population estimated at oever 500,000. Telugus play an active role in the USA economy and at the same time are very much bonded to the motherland of Andhra Pradesh.

The Cinemaya Group distributes and markets the Telugu tabloid, Telugu Times, in North America. Telugu Times is owned by Telugu Times Media Inc. USA. Recently, the CineMaya Group bought a majority stake in the publication and the right to publish it in the region. The tabloid is monthly and targets Telugu NRIs living in North America, who form almost 23 per cent of the total Indian population living in the region. Beginning April, the CineMaya Group hopes to publish it bi-monthly. The tabloid has 32 pages and a circulation of 20,000 copies.

Other publications under the banner of the CineMaya Group include The Indian Express' weekly North American edition and Divya Bhaskar's weekly Gujarati North American edition. All the publications have a 4:6 ratio of North American and Indian content.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Jayaram Komati, Chairman, Telugu Times stated that we are happy to associated with Cinemaya a publicly traded company in North America. Adding further he stated that Cinemaya Group also publishes The Indian Express, North American Edition(English Weekly) and Divya Bhaskar North American Edition(Gujarati Weekly) for a bundled offering and synergy in operations. Mr. Komati is a restaurateur and owns the Swagat Group of Restaurants and is a well known community leader in USA and President Elect for Telugu Association of North America(TANA, a Nationwide umbrella body of Telugu community in USA).

"In USA, Malayalees, Punjabis, Gujaratis, Tamilians and other Indian communities have newspapers in their own languages and Telugu Times filled in the gap for Telugu community. Telugu Times has become known not only as a media vehicle for Telugu community for compreshensive news, but, also a media connection between the community and its mother land, an Entrepreneur with business in India, Dubai and USA who is a Vice Chairman for Telugu Times.

Through its film and production division, CineMaya Films, established last year in Mumbai, the group plans to foray into films and content creation for television channels. The division aims to create content that's engaging and gripping for the young audience in India. The CineMaya Media Group is a publicly traded company. It established offices in Mumbai and New Delhi in 2007 and inaugurated its Hyderabad office recently in February. Some of its clients in the diaspora marketing space include Shaadi.com, Fropper.com, Indya.com and Yatra.com. The group claims revenue of US$ 6 million in 2007, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57.42 per cent.

For details, please contact: Mr. Subba Row V Chennuri on mobile; 9849599625 Email: info.telugutimes@gmail.com

Many NRIs, film stars, FAPCCI President Atluti Subba Rao, film star turned realtor Murali Mohan, NRI Jayaram Komati have graced the fourth anniversary celebrations of Telugu Times. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Subba Row V. Chennuri, Manading Director of Telugu Times expressed his happiness on the tie-up.

The Non Resident Telugu Community is the fastest growing community amongst the Indian ethnicity in the USA with a population estimated at oever 500,000. Telugus play an active role in the USA economy and at the same time are very much bonded to the motherland of Andhra Pradesh.

The Cinemaya Group distributes and markets the Telugu tabloid, Telugu Times, in North America. Telugu Times is owned by Telugu Times Media Inc. USA. Recently, the CineMaya Group bought a majority stake in the publication and the right to publish it in the region. The tabloid is monthly and targets Telugu NRIs living in North America, who form almost 23 per cent of the total Indian population living in the region. Beginning April, the CineMaya Group hopes to publish it bi-monthly. The tabloid has 32 pages and a circulation of 20,000 copies.

Other publications under the banner of the CineMaya Group include The Indian Express' weekly North American edition and Divya Bhaskar's weekly Gujarati North American edition. All the publications have a 4:6 ratio of North American and Indian content.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Jayaram Komati, Chairman, Telugu Times stated that we are happy to associated with Cinemaya a publicly traded company in North America. Adding further he stated that Cinemaya Group also publishes The Indian Express, North American Edition(English Weekly) and Divya Bhaskar North American Edition(Gujarati Weekly) for a bundled offering and synergy in operations. Mr. Komati is a restaurateur and owns the Swagat Group of Restaurants and is a well known community leader in USA and President Elect for Telugu Association of North America(TANA, a Nationwide umbrella body of Telugu community in USA).

"In USA, Malayalees, Punjabis, Gujaratis, Tamilians and other Indian communities have newspapers in their own languages and Telugu Times filled in the gap for Telugu community. Telugu Times has become known not only as a media vehicle for Telugu community for compreshensive news, but, also a media connection between the community and its mother land, an Entrepreneur with business in India, Dubai and USA who is a Vice Chairman for Telugu Times.

Through its film and production division, CineMaya Films, established last year in Mumbai, the group plans to foray into films and content creation for television channels. The division aims to create content that's engaging and gripping for the young audience in India. The CineMaya Media Group is a publicly traded company. It established offices in Mumbai and New Delhi in 2007 and inaugurated its Hyderabad office recently in February. Some of its clients in the diaspora marketing space include Shaadi.com, Fropper.com, Indya.com and Yatra.com. The group claims revenue of US$ 6 million in 2007, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57.42 per cent.

For details, please contact: Mr. Subba Row V Chennuri on mobile; 9849599625 Email: info.telugutimes@gmail.com

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Company is also showcasing its range of diamond planning machines. Magnus Lite- especially for small goods manufacturers, Magnus Regular-company’s first diamond planner with all advance facilities, Lazer super- diode based diamond sawing machine & Force Brute- advanced bruting machine.

Sahajanand Technologies is a leading technology provider in diamond industry. Company provides a range of advanced technology solutions for every stage converting rough diamond into polished diamond. The strength of the company is its ability to provide these cutting edge technology solutions at affordable prices. The Diamond Tools & Tech Trade Fair will continue till 17th March ‘08 & majority of the diamond manufacturers will be able to see the cutting edge technology products & benefit from them.

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We are a leading manufacturer and exporter of Laser technology centered capital equipments for diamond manufacturing industry. We present ‘Total technology solutions for diamond industry under one roof.’ Our product portfolio broadly includes

• Diamond Measurement Systems
• Laser driven Diamond Processing equipments
• Auto blocking & Polishing Machines

used at different stages of diamond manufacturing process.

Established in the year 2004, the Water and Environmental Sanitation Network India (WES-Net India) aims to promote knowledge sharing and co-ordination across the sector to improve provision of management of water and sanitation facilities.

To be eligible to take part in the contest, all a photographer is required to do is to publish photographs along with captions relating to below given sanitation themes in the newspapers and magazines during a period of one week, starting from the world water day which will be observed on 20th March this year, (i.e. 20th – 27th March 2008).

- Sanitary Facilities (Rural/urban) - Sewerage Systems

- Hygiene Behavior - River Pollution Issues

- Solid Waste Disposal - Wastewater Management

Published copies of the same along with the original print could be sent to the organizers by April 15 as nominations to the award. There is no entry fee for sending nominations to the contest.

Details of Awards

First Prize - Rs. 50,000

Second Prize - Rs. 25,000

Third Prize - Rs. 15,000

2 Prizes for each theme worth of Rs. 5,000

All the participants would be provided with a certificate of participation.

The contest is also open to any child journalist in any part of the country with a zeal and passion to make a difference. Organizations and individuals working with children can encourage child journalists to take part in the competition. There will be a special award for child journalists whose photographs get selected for the exhibition.

The awards will be given away at a national level event to be held in New Delhi by leading dignitaries of Government and International Agencies in the month of June.. Selected entries would be displayed in a photo exhibition proposed to be organized along side the award function as well as in the photo book on sanitation to be published.

Criteria for the Sanitation Photo Awards

The published photographs will be judged based on the following criteria;

• Highlights an important/neglected issue
• Creates mass awareness among public and others
• Promotes best practices.

So, what are you waiting for? Pick up the camera and go out on the streets by wearing the cap of a sanitation crusader! Indeed, you can make a difference.

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WES-Net India, the largest network of professionals and agencies working in the area of water and sanitation in India.

For more information and application form download please visit www.wesnetindia.org. Last date for receiving the nominations of the published work is 15th April. Please find the attached terms and conditions related to the awards and application form.

Arumugam Kalimuthu
Chairperson, WES-Net India
E-12, Kailash Colony, New Delhi
Phone: 011-46558484, Email: desk@wesnetindia.org

Their latest section on some spicy chit chat will be published every Wednesday starting March 19. This segment will include the latest from Bollywood, Hollywood and basically the grapevine from the world of celebs. If it’s a star doing something that curious minds are keen to know, BindaasDaily team will don its Sherlock Holmes hat to dig out the latest for their subscribers!

Registration starts today for receiving emails about the movers and shakers in the celebrity universe straight into your inbox every week.

So, check out BindaasDaily and receive your weekly dose of gossip in addition to latest in fashion, décor, hang-outs, events, travel, gadgets, books, fitness, etc. through their free newsletter service.

Log on to www.bindaasdaily.com to register for the latest edition.

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The Magnus Pro is a uniquely designed planner which gives advanced mapping, inclusion detection (up to VS1), value based planning & ultra modern marking facilities in a single machine.

The Magnus Pro generates complete 3-D model of rough through revolutionary All Side Mapping technology. This is the technology that maps deep cavities on rough diamond’s surface as well as top & bottom cavities.

The Magnus Pro comes with an upgraded version of Magnus Rough software. This software edition provides an unmatched ease in placement of smallest & complicated inclusions. More detailed inclusion placement facility is supported by HDCV technology & multi-zone illumination. High Definition Color Vision (HDCV) is powered by digital color camera for most realistic image of rough diamond. The multi-zone illumination allows setting up ideal illumination for best view & position of inclusion in rough. The most reliable fiber laser source is utilized for marking diamonds. More information about this planning machine is available on www.magnuspro.co.in.

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We are a leading manufacturer and exporter of Laser technology centered capital equipments for diamond manufacturing industry. We present ‘Total technology solutions for diamond industry under one roof.’ Our product portfolio broadly includes

• Diamond Measurement Systems
• Laser driven Diamond Processing equipments
• Auto blocking & Polishing Machines

used at different stages of diamond manufacturing process.

JAX India 2007 featured some of the big names like Craig McClanahan of Sun Microsystems, Neal Ford (a senior application architect at ThoughtWorks), Malcolm Groves of CodeGear and many more, covering topics from JAVA enterprise to Open Source, Software testing and much more.

JAX India 2008 promises to throw light on Enterprise Java, SOA, Web Services, Enterprise Architectures, SOA Technologies, SOA Governance, Eclipse, Enterprise Collaboration and many more. This conference offers its participants a three-fold conference experience: JAX India 2008, Enterprise Architecture India 2008 and Eclipse Forum India 2008.

Things to look out for in JAX India 2008 are:

• Selection of industry experts from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
• Over 60 sessions, including focused full-day/half-day power workshops.
• Real-world business advice from Enterprise IT decision makers.
• An opportunity to attend three conferences for the price of one.
• Gather first-hand information about new vendor products and services at the joint expo.

Register Before Feb 15th. Save upto 21%. Visit http://www.jaxindia.com for details

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“There is significant opportunity for growth for fire protection, both active and passive protection, in India,” said Levy. “Our portfolio is well positioned to help this dynamic economy with the latest fire detection and notification technology. Our people are committed to helping customers create safer environments as the region’s building boom continues.”

The state-of-the-art facility represents one of the largest investments in the India’s fire safety industry. It incorporates production designs and processes that have improved efficiencies at existing Honeywell manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, and China.

“We anticipate substantial job growth in manufacturing, facility maintenance, delivery, and administration as a result of this new operation.” said Arun Khazanchi, Director, System Sensor, India. Honeywell has invested $3 million in this facility, which has 32,000 square feet, which includes 18,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

In addition to serving customers in India, this factory will manufacture products that are sold to customers in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. It expects to deliver half a million fire alarm detectors and notification devices in its first full year of operation.

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To hit the stands in twin cities every Friday, this weekly is only one of its kind focussing exclusively the most vibrant group in the world the GenNext.

Deccan Post is an endeavour from Ahobila Media Creations Private Limited, a company started by a group of young, enthusiastic, ambitious and highly qualified entrepreneurs, with a successful background in politics, industry and legal professions. They are first generation technocrats with a lot of enthusiasm in the media. Associated with them is a team of enterprising and experienced journalists with passion, clarity, commitment and vision. Deccan Post will paint a portrait of "Generation Next", how they view their lives, future and politics.

The new generation in twin cities estimated to be around three million in number has come of age, shaped by an unprecedented revolution in technology and dramatic events. They are Generation Next, the young adults who have grown up with personal computers, cell phones and the internet and are now taking their place in a world where the only constant is rapid change.

Catering this group exclusively is Deccan Post declared, Mr. V. Raghavender Reddy, Chief Executive Officer of Ahobila Media Creations Private Limited. The launch of new weekly will be heralding a new media revolution in Hyderabad, he stated.

Adding further, he informed that Deccan Post is going to provide a comprehensive and innovative package of news and features that reflects the changing tastes and growing aspirations of Hyderabadis. A weekly that reflects a typical Deccani culture, tradition and cuisine; and of course, the new generation mind-set. Essentially a Hyderabadi weekly, Deccan Post is an out and out local, unlike those who choke the readers with imported stuff.

In all, Deccan Post has 36 pages, all colour and plans to reach readers every Friday morning, providing a sumptuous menu of spicy and juicy news and features that would feast the readers to suit their weekend life-style. Simultaneously, Deccan Post also has an internet edition - www. deccanpost.in - which is a 24X7 interactive web portal providing latest news, views and reviews to the readers round the clock.

Apart from the twin cities, Deccan Post will be circulated all over the State with a fair representation in towns in the State and cities like New Delhi.

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Deccan Post is an endeavour from Ahobila Media Creations Private Limited, a company started by a group of young, enthusiastic, ambitious and highly qualified entrepreneurs, with a successful background in politics, industry and legal professions. They are first generation technocrats with a lot of enthusiasm in the media. Associated with them is a team of enterprising and experienced journalists with passion, clarity, commitment and vision.

For more details and copies get in touch with Deccan Post, Tel: 30783389
Issued for and on behalf of Deccan Post by D.Ramchandram, Solus Media, 98480-42020 Email: solusmedia@yahoo.com

• Much cheaper than the price of the commonly used tractors in India.
• More economical than a pair of bullock.
• Savings of over 25 % in fuel and maintenance costs.
• The company is dedicated to promote low cost farm mechanization and rural transport.

To bring mechanisation within the reach of every farmer of rural India SAS Motors launched Angad 240 D, a 22 HP tractor priced much cheaper than the price of the commonly used tractors in India .

According to research, a farmer in India spends Rs. 3000/- to 4000/- per month on maintaining a pair of bullocks. This is an incremental expense which must be borne during their life span which is about 5 years. Angad, built on ‘appropriate technology’ platform, is a revolutionary tractor; it is more economical to use Angad tractor than a pair of bullocks. The cost of maintenance of Angad is much lower than the cost of upkeep of a pair of bullocks.

Besides its amazingly low price, Angad tractor is 25% more fuel efficient than any other tractor in the Indian market and inexpensive to maintain. Farmers can generate an additional stable income stream by owning an Angad tractor and using it to provide additional haulage (transportation) and rental services after deducting fuel costs, maintenance costs and even the monthly EMI from the revenues.

Being affordable by the small farmers, Angad can revolutionise the farm mechanisation scenario in the country since majority of the farmers are small and marginal farmers who can not afford tractors at existing high prices . With a range of low cost implements to match and with attractive consumer financing options in conjunction with PSU institutions, Angad is the ideal power optimised, low cost farm automation system for rural India.

The Angad 240 D is CMVR and Bharat stage III compliant and has obtained Commercial Test Report validating minimum performance standards from the Central Farm Machinery Testing & Training Institute, Budini, making it eligible for re-financing by NABARD and government subsidies

SAS Motors, a newly formed company dedicated to make low cost farm mechanisation and transportation available to the rural poor, did not stop by introducing this wonder tractor. They have also launched two variants of Angad 22 HP tractor viz. Angad Orchard , a tractor with adjustable width and length for operating different applications in an orchard; Angad Dhan, a tractor specially designed for paddy cultivation and Angad 350 Di , a full functional high powered 35 HP tractor to take on the established players in the market. This 35 HP tractor from SAS Motors is also priced much cheaper than any tractor in this category and is poised to corner substantial market share in the coming years.

Says Ravindra Kumar, Managing Director, SAS Motors Ltd and visionary of the Angad Project, “Angad is a ground-breaking initiative of SAS Motors to introduce an affordable optimized farm automation system for the rural sector which enhances the value of human labour by improving productivity and production capacity of small farmers. Our aim is to alleviate rural poverty and to allow the rural population to realize their dreams of a more prosperous future. This tractor is not a replacement for a big powered 60 HP Tractor but is a suitable alternative to a bullock Cart!”

Hypermart for Agri Machineries

Since tractor industry is typically dealer driven the cost of acquisition to the farmer/customer is much higher due to the cost of intermediation. In order to take the benefit of low cost to the ultimate customers, SAS Motors has since adopted a new marketing initiative- Direct Marketing through company owned and operated “hypermarts for agri machineries”.

The outstanding features of this initiatives are :

1. Fully transparent and fair dealing to the customers since company is directly involved. No chance of over billing or overcharging the customer.

2. Buyer gets a chance to interact with the company personnel to take a demonstration and other farm related and agronomical counselling.

3. One stop shop for all farm mechanisation solutions for farmers. Would also arrange to customise suitable mechanisation package for the specific farmer depending upon his cropping practices, requirements for implements etc.

4. Company undertakes full responsibility of providing after sales services and supply of spares.

5.Financiers like banks, finance companies would be dealing with the manufacturer directly in all the matters connected with billing, invoicing, delivery to customers etc. This would eliminate chances of fraud, inflated billing. There would be no third party dealing.

In the first phase the company is setting up hypermarts at the 7 places in India. Each hypermart would serve about 6 to 7 districts around it(known as catchment area).The hypermarts are located at Nashik, Baramati(Pune district) , Rajkot, Bardoli (Surat district), Varanasi, Patna and Bhopal.

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Brief Note on ANGAD Tractors and SAS Motors Ltd.

SAS Motors Ltd. was formed about three years ago .

Mission statement:

The mission of SAS Motors is to make available low cost tractors, power tillers, and other farm machineries, designed on ‘appropriate technology’ platform, available to the Indian farmers.

Present products of SAS Motors:

A. The company made its debut with ‘Angad 240D’ tractor in Nov ‘04:

‘Angad’ is a 22 h.p. tractor priced at less than half the price of the commonly used tractors in India.

B. ‘Angad’ Orchard ( Specifically designed for operation in orchards)

C. Angad Dhan ( For paddy cultivation)

D. ‘Angad’ 350Di ( 35 HP) tractor

E. ‘Angad’ 150 PT power tiller

Test Certificates:

· The Central Farm Machinery Testing & Training Institute, Budni, India – the Govt.’s apex body to certify tractor & other agricultural machineries has tested and certified ‘Angad’ tractor. Minimum Performance Standards (MPS) compliance certificate has also been issued.

‘Angad Tractor’ has been included in the list of tractors eligible for subsidy by the Govt. of India and is eligible for institutional finance.

Company Information

Manufacturing infrastructure:

1. Laiyang SAS Motors Ltd, China (a fully owned subsidiary of SAS Motors Ltd, India) is engaged in sourcing the components and assembling a few major aggregates like Gear Box assembly.

1. Assembly plants: There are three assembly plants in India located in different regions of India namely west, north, and east. They cater to the market in their respective regions.

Dealer network:

SAS Motors has an extensive network of dealers for sales and service. As a new marketing initiative the company proposes to sell directly to customers through company owned outlets (hypermarts) which would deliver greater value to customer.

Sales and service force of the company:

SAS Motor has an adequate number of sales and service personnel.

The people behind ‘Angad’:

The company has a core team of dedicated qualified professionals lead by Mr. Ravindra Kumar, M.D., who are inspired by the vision of the company. These professionals collectively have the expertise in automobile, tractor, agricultural machineries, rural marketing, finance, and legal aspects of business.

Mr. Kumar is a visionary entrepreneur. He is a Post Graduate in Business Administration from the well known Jamanalal Bajaj Institute of Management , Bombay and has over 30 years of professional experience.

Please also visit the website www.sasmotors.net.

The Magnus Lite performs laser driven rough cavity mapping, standard and computer-assisted manual planning and laser marking. It generates optimized planning options for small goods. It is supported by the Magnus Rough software application for maximum yield.

A production-oriented machine that can process 1,000 to 1,200 rough stones per day (and 1,500 under laboratory conditions), the system aims to increase yield optimization by up to 10 percent for smaller goods.

Company also maintains product specific website www.magnuslite.co.in.

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Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and exporter of Laser technology centered capital equipments for diamond manufacturing industry. We present ‘Total technology solutions for diamond industry under one roof.’ Our product portfolio broadly includes Diamond Measurement Systems, Laser driven Diamond Processing equipments & Auto blocking & Polishing Machines etc. used at different stages of diamond manufacturing process. For more information visit: www.sahajanand.co.in

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW: Q1FY2008 V/S Q1FY2007

(Q1 FY 2008 – October – December 2007); (Q1 FY 2007 – October – December 2006)

Net sales increased 13% to Rs 347 crore in the quarter, while EBITDA was 63% higher at Rs 71.1 crore and PAT showed an increase of 17% to Rs 25.7 crore. EPS for the quarter was Rs 1.00 (not annualized).

The overall sugar businesses showed a growth of 1% while the engineering businesses’ revenue increased by 12%. The sugar operations achieved net turnover of Rs 181 crore, 6% lower than the corresponding quarter last year on account of lower realization, while the cogeneration operations achieved a turnover of 28.4 crore, lower by 3% on account of late start of the crushing during this season. During this quarter, Distillery achieved a turnover of Rs. 15.5 crore. On the engineering business front, the overall sales turnover went up by 12% with Turbines showing a growth of 4% while Gears and Water Businesses showed a growth of 32% and 79% respectively.

The issue of sugar cane prices for 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons is before Supreme Court and High Court respectively. The company had provided cane prices at State Advised Price (SAP) of Rs. 1250 per tonne in the accounts for FY 07 while for the current season, based on the Lucknow Bench’s interim order, cane prices has been taken at Rs.1100 per tonne.

Overall PBIT increased 52% to Rs 49.9 crore, with PBIT margin expanding to 14.4% from 10.7% last year. This was primarily driven by better margins in engineering businesses.

Depreciation & amortization, during this quarter, almost doubled to Rs. 21.2 crore as against Rs 10.8 crore during the corresponding quarter of previous year. This is on account of the capitalization of sugar manufacturing, cogeneration and distillery capacities. The total finance cost also went up from Rs. 4.4 crore to Rs. 19.1 crore, primarily on account of commissioning of all projects. Net profit before tax (PBT) increased 8% to Rs 30.8 crore while Profit after Tax (PAT) went up by 17% to Rs. 25.7 crore.

Commenting on the Company’s financial performance, Mr Dhruv M. Sawhney, Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd, said, “We are pleased to report a strong operating result for the quarter which is better than corresponding quarter of the previous year. The engineering businesses are performing in line with our expectation and are having an aggregate order book in excess of Rs. 600 crore. With foray into new product lines in water business (desalination) and gears business (hydel and niche low speed gears) and due to our continual efforts towards product improvement and range enhancement in our turbine business complimented by increased refurbishment business and collaborative tie-ups, we believe that the engineering business is poised for consistent growth in future as well”.

“In sugar segment, after a gap of three quarters, the company has registered a profit before interest and tax. Sugar prices currently are ruling firm on the back of country’s estimated lower production for current season. With consistent performance of our co-generation units coupled with carbon credits accruing, the co-generation operations should provide good support in the overall profitability of the company. We believe the issue of rational sugar cane pricing, which is currently before the Courts, will be resolved in the best interest of all stakeholders, thus bringing stability in sugar operations in the long run”, added Mr. Sawhney.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited

Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. (‘Triveni’) is one of India’s leading companies engaged in the manufacture of sugar and engineered-to-order mechanical equipment, such as steam turbines, high speed gears and water and wastewater treatment equipment. The company’s core strength in the engineering business emerges from its focus on high quality, high technology and continuing focus on research & development strongly supported by after sales service network. The company has created a niche for itself in the engineered to order mechanical equipment space with market leadership in steam turbines and high-speed gears in its applicable market segments. In the sugar business, Triveni has a daily sugar cane crushing capacity of 61000 tonnes with 68 MW of co-generation capacity and 160,000 litres of distillery. For further information on the Company, its products and services please visit www.trivenigroup.com

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Noida (U.P.) Phone:- 0120-4308000
New Delhi Phone:- 011- 40565144

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