As per the MoU, Naandi will set up safe drinking water plants in 100 villages in phase I covering – Mewat, Mahendragarh, Jhajjar and Kaithal districts, which have very high contamination levels in their drinking water sources. Naandi with its technology partner TATA Projects – that brings in the reverse osmosis technology to purify water – and village panchayats will set up safe drinking water plants over the next 3 years.

It must be recalled that the Cabinet in Haryana approved the setting up of the Safe Drinking Water plants on July 14th, 2008.

As part of the programme, Naandi will be responsible for the development and implementation of a hygiene and sanitation behavioral change communication strategy through theatre arts and school education campaigns besides setting up water plants. The idea is to provide safe drinking water to villagers and educate the community on sanitation and water-related issues and encourage them to adopt more hygienic lifestyles.

Naandi's CSDW is a collaborative arrangement with village panchayats, Naandi Foundation and the district administration. The village panchayat permits the use of water resources from where water is drawn, purified and supplied from the water purification plants. Panchayats also contribute partially to the setting up of the water purification plant.

With purified water being made available at 10 paise per litre, this model, by building in this fee ensures not only that the poorest of the poor drink safe water, but also makes it possible to sustain the water plant by paying for the programme management and plant maintenance costs.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Naandi:

Naandi Foundation is the new generation social sector organization led by corporate heads such as Dr K Anji Reddy, B Ramalinga Raju, Anand Mahindra, G M Rao, Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia and Padma Bhusan Chiranjeevi. With interventions such as Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, Child Rights and Sustainable Livelihoods underway across seven states in the country, Naandi is one of the largest national players in the development sector working with national, international, corporate and civil society organizations to serve and empower underserved communities in urban, rural and tribal areas.

The webinar features insights from Sirshree Tejparkhi on Complete Meditation, Consciousness & Living. The outcomes of the Webinar is to teach how to be spiritually connected always so that meditation in the marketplace and wisdom at the workplace is made possible. Participants will be able to understand and live life in a more harmonious manner by finding the connect between spirituality and oneself. The details are as follows:

Retreat One
For Europe and Middle East

Sat 26 Jul,
5.30 p.m. UK

Sat 26 Jul
6.30 p.m France

Sat 26 Jul
8.30 p.m UAE

Sat 26 Jul
10.00 p.m India

Retreat Two
For US and Asia Pacific

Sat 26 Jul,

6.30 p.m. US Central

Sun 27 Jul
7.30 a.m. Malaysia/Singapore

Sun 27 Jul
9.30 a.m Australia Sydney

Sun 27 Jul
5.00 a.m India

Retreat Three
For the Indian Subcontinent

Sun 27 Jul,
7.00 p.m. India and Srilanka

Sun 27 Jul
6.30 p.m. Pakistan

Sun 27 Jul
7.30 p.m Bangladesh

Sun 27 Jul
7.15 p.m. Nepal

Retreats One and Two shall be conducted in English. Retreat three shall be conducted in Hindi. Participants are welcome to attend any retreat as per time slot and language convenient to them. To participate all one requires is an internet connection and a computer with speakers. One can also register at www.tejgyan.org/webcast for login details or email to mail@tejgyan.com.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Tej Gyan Foundation Established in 1991, Tej Gyan Foundation is a Charitable Trust founded by Sirshree Tejparkhiji. Tej Gyan Foundation is a complete.system for wisdom from self help to self realization. Integrating the three quests, Personal, Organization & Family Quest - Tej Gyan strives to " create a highly evolved society by spreading Happy Thoughts to the world through transformation of physical, mental, social, financial and spiritual areas of life. The foundation also holds educational programs through its Corporate, Educational and Spiritual divisions.

Azure has made its mark in providing IT, Financial and Knowledge Services for Fortune 500 global clientele including Top 20 Wall Street Firms & Top 50 Global Financial Companies. One of largest financial services provider to US, UK, Canada and Australia, Azure plans tooperate a part of its Financial Services and Knowledge Services practice out of Pune. “Pune is an important sourcing destination for KPO and BPO talent, specifically for Financial Services that we specialize in. We expect our strength in Pune to grow from the current 100 people to 250 by the end of this financial year,” said Jay Ruparel, Chief Operations Officer - Azure Knowledge Corporation.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Azure is an ISO 27001 Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and IT solutions company with 2200 people based out of its centers in Ahmedabad, Pune, Guangzhou and Philadelphia serving 75 countries in 15 international languages. Azure has been ranked among the Top 40 IT/ITES companies of India by Dun & Bradstreet in 2007 and holds the distinction of being reckoned among the 50 Great Places to Work in India 2008. Azure has been providing financial services, knowledge services and IT solutions to Fortune 500 companies since 2001. Among other awards, Azure has been the recipient of the Best Customer Responsiveness Practice award by Avaya Global Connect as adjudged by AC Nielsen and E&Y and the best KPO Company and the largest employment generator company in Gujarat by GESIA.

Due to the complexity of assaying for PGM in core with Chromite, Premium's joint venture partner, Beartooth Platinum Corp. ("the operator", currently earning a 50% interest in Chrome Mountain), chose to resubmit the PGM core from the 2007 drill program. The samples were sent to Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty, the specialty lab with expertise in the assaying of PGM's used by the major companies in South Africa.

Dr. Reid Keays, PhD., of Monash University, has evaluated the Rhodium (Rh) assay results and compared the results to the Platinum (Pt) assays. A total of 143 samples were analyzed and a comparison of the Rhodium versus Platinum for samples with a Platinum assay greater than 140ppb (greater than 0.140 g/t), confirms that there is indeed a good correlation between Rhodium and Platinum: the regression coefficient is 0.704, which is reasonably robust. The regression curve suggests that the Rhodium content of the Stillwater peridotite zone samples is approximately 9% of the grade of Pt assay. Drilling in 2007 at the Chrome Mountain project hosts an approximate 11:1 ratio of Platinum to Rhodium with a high of 0.336 g/t Rhodium assayed to date.

This outcome is different to that obtained from samples analyzed from 2002 and 2006 drill core in Rh vs. Pt (2002-2006). The regression of Rh vs. Pt indicated that the Rh in the Stillwater Peridotite zone from drill intercepts of the "A" and "B" chromites ranged from 21% to 31% of the Pt content of this zone. Drilling in 2002 and 2006 targeted the soil PGM geochemical anomaly associated with the "A" and "B" chromitites which is present for the 11km of strike on both Beartooth's and Premium's properties. Analysis of the Rhodium data suggests that the "B" Chromitites have not yet been intersected by the drill program.

Mr. Del Steiner, President & CEO, stated, "The relatively high Rhodium content is significant as the value of the Rhodium may be an important contribution to the economic assessment of mineralization encountered in the drilling."

Highlights from the 2007 drill program include:

• All 10 holes drilled in the 2007 drill program on Chrome Mountain started and terminated in mineralized PGM bearing material
• CM2007-02: 1.41 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.15% Ni and 0.03% Cu over 50.0 meters including;
• 3.92 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.21% Ni and 0.050% Cu over 1.5m from a depth of 42.4m to 43.9m (1.39 g/t Pt, 2.54 g/t Pd)
• 4.77 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.23% Ni and 0.077% Cu over 0.3m from a depth of 42.4m to 42.7m (1.80 g/t Pt, 2.97 g/t Pd)
• 4.89 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.17% Ni and 0.030% Cu over 0.9m from a depth of 45.7m to 46.6m (1.66 g/t Pt, 3.22 g/t Pd)
• 7.69 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.17% Ni and 0.030% Cu over 0.3m from a depth of 45.7m to 46.0m (2.30 /t Pt, 5.39 g/t Pd)
• 3.59 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.13% Ni and 0.029% Cu over 0.3m from a depth of 66.8m to 67.1m (1.55 g/t Pt, 2.04 g/t Pd)
• CM2007-04: 0.93 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.13% Ni, and 0.037% Cu over 116.7 meters including;
• 3.51 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.08% Ni and 0.011% Cu over 1.2m from depth of 43.6m to 44.8m (1.06 g/t Pt, 2.45 g/t Pd)
• 7.46 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.11% Ni and 0.023% Cu over 0.3m from a depth of 44.5m to 44.8m (2.13 g/t Pt, 5.33 g/t Pd)
• 6.11 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.22% Ni and 0.105% Cu over 0.3m from a depth of 77.7m to 78.0m (1.65 g/t Pt, 4.46 g/t Pd)
• 4.63 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.23% Ni and .08% Cu over 1.2m from a depth of 88.0m to 89.3m (1.57 g/t Pt, 3.06 g/t Pd)
• 11.16 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.16% Ni and 0.108% Cu over 0.3m from a depth of 88.1m to 88.4m (4.37 g/t Pt, 6.79 g/t Pd)
• 4.59 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.12% Ni and 0.029% Cu over 1.2m from a depth of 92.7m to 93.9m (1.43 g/t Pt, 3.16 g/t Pd)
• 6.15 g/t Pt+Pd, 0.14% Ni and 0.029% Cu over 1.2m from a depth of 176.8m to 178.0m (2.88 g/t Pt, 3.27 g/t Pd)

The 2007 drill program targeted the broad soil PGM geochemical anomaly thought to be associated with the "B" Chromitite layers of the Stillwater Complex. The "A" and "B" Chromitites are thought to be similar to the UG2 mineralization in South Africa which is a PGM rich chromitite horizon called reef-style mineralization. UG2 mineralization is characterized by thicknesses of 0.7m to 1.6m and ranges in grade from 5 to 7 g/t PGM. South Africa, provides 80% of the world's platinum group metals, has suffered through power supply issues and labor disputes which are unlikely to be rectified in the near future and this will likely have a negative impact on global PGM supplies.

The area in which the soil PGM geochem anomaly broadens, appears to be associated with a previously unknown style of mineralization. The 2007 drill holes collared on the geochem anomaly were mineralized from the collars to total depth of the drill holes. A conceptual model (see Beartooth Platinum Release dated Feb. 25, 2008) has been developed for this mineralization and appears to have characteristics of both Platreef and UG2 styles of mineralization within the same zone. It appears that the processes by which these world class deposits formed in the Bushveld Complex were also operating in the Stillwater Complex, and indeed may have overlapped to form a combined style of mineralization at Chrome Mountain.

The newly discovered mineralization, as a result of the 2007 drilling, has similarities to the Plat Reef in South Africa. This is significant as the Plat Reef mineralization occurs near the surface and ore production from mines on the Plat Reef benefits from lower cost mining methods which have a very positive impact on mine economics. Additional drilling is planned for the 2008 drill season to follow up on the encouraging 2007 drill results.

The "A" and "B" Chromitite reef-style layers parallel the JM Reef of the Stillwater Complex, the richest PGM deposit in the world currently mined by Stillwater Mining Company. Reef style mineralization, such as the JM Reef, can range in widths of 0.14m to 18m and can strike for long distances, up to 40 km for the JM Reef. Historical and current geological information indicate that the Chromitite layers have a similar strike length to the JM reef and are parallel to it.

Qualified Person

Mr. Wilf Struck, P.Eng. is the Qualified Person for the technical information in the news release under National Instrument 43-101.

(Source: Marketwire)

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Premium Exploration

Premium Exploration, Inc. is focused on precious metals exploration in the United States and Mexico. The Company is founded on a management and geological team with a proven track record demonstrated by their accomplishments. Premium's portfolio currently holds projects in various stages of exploration located within under-explored precious metal belts that host multi-million ounce deposits. Utilizing "value-added" and joint venture strategies, Premium maintains multiple interests and royalties in their projects, maximizing shareholder exposure to mineral discovery. Through a joint venture agreement, Premium is advancing the Chrome Mountain PGM project in Montana, USA and the Buffalo Gulch Gold Deposit in Idaho, USA, while negotiations for joint ventures and acquisitions in Mexico are underway. Additional information may be found on our website at http://www.premiumexploration.com.

All prospective and current shareholders of Premium Exploration are invited to join the company's official investment forum exclusively
at Pinnacle Digest: (http://www.pinnacledigest.com/company/pem:ca). The forum allows for investor controlled discussion, questions and progressive feedback from other shareholders and investors. Third party reports on the company are also available at www.pinnacledigest.com.

This press release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Security Exchange Act of 1934, and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time with the TSX Venture Exchange and the British Columbia Securities Commission. All statements, other than of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts:
Premium Exploration, Inc.
Christine Kopr
Corporate Communications
(604) 682-0243
Email: ckopr@premiumexploration.com
Website: www.premiumexploration.com

InformEx is a platform to provide chemical and pharmaceutical industries - an international platform and a global context. There will be a high profile conclave of CEOs of chemical and pharmaceutical industries during Vibrant Gujarat – 2009 which will be followed by InformEx India –2009. InformEx India-2009 will put India on international specialty chemical map.

There are many reasons that attendees will choose to come to InformEX India 2009. Among the most popular being to find New Suppliers, increase network,

find new market segments, maintain existing relationships, keep abreast with the latest trends and industry buzz and technologies. This event will also help visitors to generate new ideas, open up new investment opportunities, tie ups and joint ventures.

Prestigious Industrial associations have very enthusiastically extended heir cooperation and support for the Event. These are Drug Manufacturers Association, India Drug Manufacturers Association, Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council, Chemical and Allied Merchant Association, Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacture Association.

InformEx India 2009 will enable the world wide industry leaders to meet at a common forum to witness exclusive presentations on contemporary topics. The event is being touted as the perfect networking opportunity to initiate profitable business associations. Eminent speakers from the industry and experts from around the world would present their papers to impart value to the participants.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between United Business Media, Government of Gujarat and the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry to bring InformEx in India, for the first time out of USA. Gujarat is the obvious choice for hosting such event as it has the socio-political edge and the advantage of ready infrastructure and network . It will create an opportunity to share the platform with Global Dignitaries, Investors, speakers, Government officials, exhibitors and participants.

InformEx India 2009 will bring together the best talent from these industries across the globe and facilitate forging of long lasting partnership. InformEx India 2009 will open up opportunities for investment, technology transfer, and contract manufacturing in the country.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

UBM India Pvt. Ltd. has over 100 employees and has its offices in Mumbai (Head Office), Delhi and Bangalore. UBM India Pvt. Ltd. is the largest private trade exhibition organiser in India and China. It organizes more than 300 Exhibition worldwide.

CMP & Commonwealth Business Media, the business-to-business publications, events, online media and business information companies.

CMPMedica: A leading global provider of integrated media pharmaceutical marketing solutions and drug information systems.

CMP Information: European magazine and events business, based in the UK.

CMP Technology: CMP Technology is the USA’s largest B2B media company focusing exclusively on the global technology industry.

Commonwealth: Commonwealth is the leading information provider to the global trade and transportation market with comprehensive proprietary data, news and analytical content.

CMP Asia: Exhibitions and publications for key markets in Asia.

The Trust started functioning in Bangalore, Karnataka two years ago. “Though working informally for the last two years in Bangalore, the group is steadily expanding and working towards self enhancement before it could help those around us,” said Srichaitanya, the convener for Bangalore Center of Soul Searchers.

The unique point of Soul Searchers Bangalore Chapter is that they work with those community groups or economically weak organizations who cannot grab the attention of urban charitable activists.

The revered Founder and Satgurudev Sri Rudrabhayananda said on the occasion that, “In today’s context, the divide between the ‘giver’ and the ‘receiver’ is far wider. Hence, it is very important that the people receiving any charity or knowledge should be treated with respect and not sympathy. Soul Searchers work towards enhancing each and every individual spiritually. Then each individual can uplift himself. He no longer will need any charity.”

Founded 12 years ago the spiritual organization primarily works with people to bring solace by conducting regular social service activities and meditation workshops. Each one of us is a searcher of peace, happiness and higher self called soul.

“Lack of synchronization between thoughts and actions of man is one of the key reasons why we fail when attempting to achieve something. Taking the right steps in the right direction is crucial. Understanding what the cosmos is conjuring for you helps you take the right step. The meditation techniques and systems help you tune into and be constantly in sync with the self,” added Satgurudev Sri Rudrabhayananda.

As more and more organizations spread the divine light of teaching through spiritual discourses, very few actually empower its followers with an inner ability to work towards bigger goals of mankind. Soul Searchers leads by example by empowering each and every individual with spiritual realization, so that individuals can transform the world around them.

The key meditation techniques called Ananth Yoga™, Param Dhyan™ and Mahashunya Kriya™ actually transform the life of an individual from a seeker to self-realization. The entire meditation practice of Soul Searchers has been broken down into simple steps. A genuine follower of Soul Searcher practices can actually start feeling the harmony in his life where every step, every action serves a purpose or solves a problem.

The Trust started functioning in Bangalore, Karnataka two years ago. “Though working informally for the last two years in Bangalore, the group is steadily expanding and working towards self enhancement before it could help those around us,” said Srichaitanya, the convener for Bangalore Center of Soul Searchers.

The unique point of Soul Searchers Bangalore Chapter is that they work with those community groups or economically weak organizations who cannot grab the attention of urban charitable activists.

The revered Founder and Satgurudev Sri Rudrabhayananda said on the occasion that, “In today’s context, the divide between the ‘giver’ and the ‘receiver’ is far wider. Hence, it is very important that the people receiving any charity or knowledge should be treated with respect and not sympathy. Soul Searchers work towards enhancing each and every individual spiritually. Then each individual can uplift himself. He no longer will need any charity.”

Founded 12 years ago the spiritual organization primarily works with people to bring solace by conducting regular social service activities and meditation workshops. Each one of us is a searcher of peace, happiness and higher self called soul.

“Lack of synchronization between thoughts and actions of man is one of the key reasons why we fail when attempting to achieve something. Taking the right steps in the right direction is crucial. Understanding what the cosmos is conjuring for you helps you take the right step. The meditation techniques and systems help you tune into and be constantly in sync with the self,” added Satgurudev Sri Rudrabhayananda.

As more and more organizations spread the divine light of teaching through spiritual discourses, very few actually empower its followers with an inner ability to work towards bigger goals of mankind. Soul Searchers leads by example by empowering each and every individual with spiritual realization, so that individuals can transform the world around them.

The key meditation techniques called Ananth Yoga™, Param Dhyan™ and Mahashunya Kriya™ actually transform the life of an individual from a seeker to self-realization. The entire meditation practice of Soul Searchers has been broken down into simple steps. A genuine follower of Soul Searcher practices can actually start feeling the harmony in his life where every step, every action serves a purpose or solves a problem.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

The Longines Conquest is the quintessential expression of the brand’s sporting elegance. Special attention has been paid to the aesthetics of the bezel, the cabochon crown and the links, all made of ceramic. This exceptional material combines timeless glamour with novel technical features. As a subtle marriage of steel with ceramic, performance with elegance, the Longines Conquest includes technical characteristics that meet the requirements of the most demanding sportsmen and women. Both sober and sophisticated, this model is guaranteed to be noticed at the most fashionable soirées as well as in the stands at the prestigious Royal Ascot or the Melbourne Cup Carnival horse races.

The Longines Conquest is the quintessential expression of the brand’s sporting elegance. Special attention has been paid to the aesthetics of the bezel, the cabochon crown and the links, all made of ceramic. This exceptional material combines timeless glamour with novel technical features. As a subtle marriage of steel with ceramic, performance with elegance, the Longines Conquest includes technical characteristics that meet the requirements of the most demanding sportsmen and women. Both sober and sophisticated, this model is guaranteed to be noticed at the most fashionable soirées as well as in the stands at the prestigious Royal Ascot or the Melbourne Cup Carnival horse races.

The Conquest line perpetuates the spirit of adventure of all those who, to discover new horizons, have dared to go farther than others. It is in this spirit, and bearing in mind the brand’s own heritage, that Longines has designed the models in the Conquest line. Its aim is to seduce today’s sportsmen and women, who concentrate on efficiency and performance without sacrificing elegance. The subtle balance between ceramic and steel is a perfect allegory of this spirit.

The Longines Conquest has a fixed bezel and a cabochon crown made of black, grey or white ceramic. Some models come with black or grey ceramic links that make up the bracelet. This material is a combination of aesthetic beauty and exceptional technical features. Scratch-proof and non-allergenic, ceramic is impervious to all chemicals as well as being almost totally resistant to friction, abrasion and high temperatures. Its sheen contrasts with the brushed finish of the steel used for the case and the bracelet. The black, grey or white of the dial with its sleek design is a subtle reminder of the quality of the ceramic.

The characteristics of the models in the Conquest line meet the requirements of the most demanding sports: water-resistance to 300 m, screw-in crown and case-back, lateral protection for the crown, triple folding safety clasp. The 41 mm diameter stainless steel case houses a choice of a self-winding, chronograph or three-hand movement. These models are also available with a leather or rubber strap or with a stainless steel bracelet.

The expert craftsmanship of this blend of ceramic and steel illustrates the philosophy and attitude of Longines in associating elegance and performance.

Price : Rs 55000 onwards

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

To fund these projects cost the Company proposes to enter the capital markets with a public issue of 13,000,000 Equity shares of Rs 10 each through 100% book building process and has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (“DRHP”) with Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) for the purpose. YES Bank Ltd, Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd and India Infoline Ltd are the BRLMs for the Issue. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (“BSE”) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”). The Company may issue up to 1,500,000 Equity Shares with certain investors prior to filing of the Red Herring Prospectus with the RoC (“Pre-Issue Placement”). If the Pre-Issue Placement is completed, the number of Equity Shares issued pursuant to the Pre-Issue Placement, will be reduced from the Issue.

Atleast 50% of the Issue will be available for allocation to qualified institutional bidders on a proportionate basis, of which 5% shall be available to mutual funds only. Further, up to 15% of the Issue shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to non-institutional investors and up to 35% of the Issue shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to retail individual investors. The Issue will constitute 30.23% of the fully diluted post issue paid-up capital of the Company.

The Group is an integrated diamond and diamond jewellery player encompassing sourcing of rough diamonds, trading of rough and polished diamonds, processing of diamonds and manufacture of diamond jewellery.

The principal activities of C. Mahendra Exports Ltd and its subsidiaries are:

• Sourcing and trading in Rough Diamonds
• Cutting and polishing of diamonds
• Manufacture of diamond jewellery
• Marketing and trading in cut and polished diamonds
• Marketing of Diamond Jewellery

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About C. MAHENDRA EXPORTS LTD:

The Company was recognized as a DTC Sight holder in 1991 and is one of the first Surat based entities to receive this recognition. Currently it has two facilities for cutting and polishing of diamonds at Surat. Further its subsidiaries, Ciemme Jewels Ltd and C. Mahendra Infojewels own jewellery manufacturing facilities in MIDC, Andheri, Mumbai.

Disclaimer: "C. Mahendra Exports Limited” is proposing, subject to market conditions and other considerations, a public issue of its equity shares and has filed its DRHP with SEBI. The DRHP is available on the website of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in; and on the respective websites of the Book Running Lead Managers ("BRLMs") at www.yesbank.in, www.rathi.com and www.indiainfoline.com. Investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to the same, see the section titled 'Risk Factors' of the aforementioned DRHP. This announcement has been prepared for publication in India and may not be released in the United States. This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in any jurisdiction, including the United States, and any securities described in this announcement may not be offered or sold in the United States in the absence of registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 or an exemption from registration."

For the first time since the rise of Western capitalism, entrepreneurs in China and India can ignore New York and London—and still build companies worth billions. Thanks to social and economic revolutions, Asia has captured the best minds and money from all around the world. Billions of Entrepreneurs is a compelling account of how China and India are reshaping business, politics and society around the world.

In Billions of Entrepreneurs, Tarun Khanna, uses on-the-ground stories and thorough research to show how China and India are embracing the world on their distinct terms. Entrepreneurs are powering change through new business models and bringing models and brining hope to countless people. Through intriguing, often provocative comparisons of triumphs and travails in both countries, the author illuminated critical areas which include the challenges of government 2.4 billion people with entrepreneurial tendencies, need for information accessibility, transparency, reliability, balance between private property rights and public interests, need to encourage and fund indigenous enterprise , role of overseas Chinese and Indians in development back home and rise of medical tourism and the inequality of heath care.

Tarun said China and India are radically different –one was top down and the other bottom – up. “How they will complement each other when they have two different political and cultural systems is a question to analyse and understand. “

“India is argumentative; China is about force. If a road has to be laid, it is laid. In India; you’d have a hundred disputes. But we have to work around these,” Tarun said.

But Kiran Mazumdar – Shaw said India and China must work together. “How when we have different systems do we turn partners in growth? I reason that we are competing when it comes to marketing and manufacturing, but a great opportunity lies in research. How do we synergise when we are countries with a vast cultural divide?”

The book reveals how such differences will influence China’s and India’s future development as well as what the two countries can—and must—learn from each other today. A compelling account, Billion of Entrepreneurs paints a vivid picture of how China and India are reshaping business, politics, and society around the world.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India’s development process. Founded over 113 years ago, it is India’s premier business association, with a direct membership of over 7500 organisations from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 83,000 companies from around 380 national and regional sectoral associations.

CII catalyses change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sectoral consensus building and networking. Major emphasis is laid on projecting a positive image of business, assisting industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes. Partnerships with over 120 NGOs across the country carry forward our initiatives in integrated and inclusive development, which include health, education, livelihood, diversity management, skill development and water, to name a few.

Complementing this vision, CII’s theme "India@75: The Emerging Agenda", reflects its aspirational role to facilitate the acceleration in India’s transformation into an economically vital, technologically innovative, socially and ethically vibrant global leader by year 2022.

High Lights- First Quarter 2008 - 09

• Quarterly Sales increased to Rs.68.8 crores up by 329 % as compared to Rs.16.07crores in the last year(2007-08)
• Quarterly Net Profit increased to Rs.5.51 crores up by 132% as compared to Rs.2.38 crores in the last year (2007-08)

Announcing these results, Mr.Anil Jain, Managing Director, Refex Refrigerants Ltd stated, “We are very happy with our performance in the first quarter. There is a robust jump in our top line and bottom-line. Our strategic acquisition of Kaltech Engineering & Refrigeration pte ltd., Singapore, helped strengthen our position for our ability to produce this record growth”.

Refex Refrigerants had clocked a turnover of Rs.90 crores and net profit Rs.12 crores for the Financial Year 2007-08.

2008-09 Outlook – Second Quarter & Full Year:

Based on current working, the Company is now anticipating the following:

• Fiscal 2008 - 09 revenue estimated to be at least Rs. 200 crores
• Total head count by end of full year 2008 -09 expected to exceed 120.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Refex Refrigerants Ltd:

Refex is a specialist refiller of environmental friendly refrigerant products. It has a state-of-the-art refilling and storage facility at Thiruporur, Kanchipuram Dist. (Tamilnadu). Refex has set up an additional refilling plant at the same location at a cost of Rs.36 crores. The production from the new plant is to commence very soon. This is a sophisticated and fully automated refilling plant with state of the art quality control equipments. The company expects to increase its refilling capacity from the current 480 MT to 3000 MT per annum.

Stephen Barrett, Global Chair, KPMG’s Corporate Finance practice, commented: “Findings from our latest Predictor reveal strong evidence that market conditions for M&A transactions will continue to deteriorate. We had hoped that the gradual decline seen earlier this year could be maintained but now all indicators are pointing at a marked fall in the market, across all regions and sectors.”

Forming a comparative view between the Global and Indian M&A scene, Rohit Kapur, Corporate Finance Head, KPMG India shared his observation saying, “Despite the global slowdown in deal activity, India is still seeing a steady flow of transactions, however the sentiment is changing from aggressive growth initiatives to consolidation and rationalization of business strategies”.

Commenting on the findings by the KPMG Global M&A predictor, Mr Barrett says, “Last year we correctly called the top of the global M&A market, with a gradual plateau in activity offset by continued growth in Asia Pacific. Now, however, our latest forward-looking statistics suggest that the next 12 months will become increasingly difficult for transactions right across the globe. Although six months ago forward PE ratios in Europe and the U.S. were down marginally, the Asia Pacific region saw ratios move forward strongly from 17.0x to 19.0x. This time, all regions, bar Latin America (which has risen by 6.3 percent), have shown a fall in their respective forward PE ratios with the most rapid fall being for Africa/Middle East (down 13.9 percent), followed by Europe (down 12.3 percent), Asia Pacific (down 10.7 percent) and North America (down 8.7 percent). At the same time, whilst balance sheet capacity remains robust, the Predictor is showing deterioration in net debt to EBITDA ratios across the board.”

KPMG GLOBAL M&A PREDICTOR ANALYSIS

The latest Predictor - a forward looking index of 1,000 leading companies’ estimated net debt to EBITDA ratios and forward Price Earnings ratios – sees the largest fall in global forward PE ratios recorded to date. This decrease in corporate valuations (down globally 10.3 percent from 17.0x to 15.3x in the six months to the end of May 2008), in KPMG’s view, indicates a lessening appetite to execute deals. In addition, net debt to EBITDA ratios have moved from 0.81 times to 0.93 times – indicating that the capacity to drive deals through debt may soon be negatively impacted and deteriorate.

The Predictor therefore suggests that 2008 deal levels and values for the remainder of the year should continue to fall away, with corporate balance sheets also weakening somewhat.

Latest actual M&A activity, according to data provider Dealogic (see Figure 2), supports the findings of KPMG’s Predictor, published six months ago. According to Dealogic, the five months up to the end of May 2008 saw 15,968 deals globally at a value of US$1,421.3 billion – in marked contrast to the 19,784 deals recorded in the second half of 2007 - at a value of US$ 2,161.3 billion, with Asia Pacific being the only region showing resilience.

Forecast M&A activity by world region

The Predictor indicates a declining valuation trend in all regions with the exception of Latin America (see Figure 1) which saw its PE rise from 15.2x in December 2007 to 16.1x in June 2008 (i.e. up 6.3 percent). The region which had the biggest drop in valuation was Africa and Middle East (PEs down from 15.5x to 13.3x) in contrast with the rise that was witnessed in the last Predictor. Europe had the second largest fall (12.4 percent) and Europe and North America continue to show valuation trend deterioration (PEs in these regions have fallen from 15.5x to 13.5x and from 17.4 to 15.9x, respectively), all pointing to weakening M&A activity. For Asia Pacific, which had seen its PE ratio increase by 11.8 percent in December 2007, the tide appears to be turning with the region recording a 10.7 percent drop in forward valuations from 19.0x to 17.0x.

At the same time, balance sheets also appear to be deteriorating (see Figure 1) with the global forecast Net Debt to EBITDA ratio moving from 0.81 times to 0.93 times. Europe now has the highest regional ratio of 0.97 times, a deterioration of 16.2 percent and overtaking North America which now stands at 0.94 times (previously 0.86 times). Latin America declined by 16.1 percent to 0.95 times. Asia Pacific which has previously seen an improvement witnessed a decline by 22.7 percent in the current Predictor at 0.89 times. The region which showed the greatest decline was Africa and Middle East though the ratio of 0.51 times is the most modest of all regions. This expectation of a tightening of balance sheet capacity, together with falling valuations points to a likelihood of weakening M&A trends globally.

The previous Predictor correctly indicated that a run of deal activity in Asia Pacific would reduce the severity of the overall global slowdown. Now six months on, the deterioration over the last six months in both the forward PE valuations and Net Debt/EBITDA ratios for companies across the Asia Pacific region suggests that M&A activity will be more subdued during the remainder of calendar 2008.

European deal activity has definitely gone ‘off the boil’ with Price to Earning multiples down a worrying 12.4 percent. While Europe may still have the potential for mega deals, which could skew average deal values overall, the likelihood is that we will see a worsening of the situation, with corporate balance sheets also expected to weaken, down 16.2 percent, by comparison to other regions. There is a stark contrast in the Americas with North American PE ratios down 8.7 percent and Latin America up 6.3 percent. However, balance sheets have deteriorated overall. Prospects of a speedy recovery look decidedly weak.

Forecast M&A Activity by Global Sector

The Predictor has shown a decline in forward PE valuation across all sectors, with Telecommunications (16.9x to 14.1x), Industrials (17.6x to 15.5x) and Utilities (19.8x to 17.7x) registering the most significant deterioration. Consistent with the previous Predictor, Utilities, Consumers Goods (17.6x to 16.2x) Consumer Services (18.1x to 17.0x) Technology (20.2x to 18.4x) and Health Care (16.8x to 15.5x) all continued to decline.

Utilities and Industrials continue to maintain the highest debt ratios, with a net debt to EBITDA of 2.45 times and 2.12 times respectively. The Technology sector continues to show net cash which reflects traditional balance sheet structure but Health Care has moved from a net cash position to one of net debt.

Only two sectors have shown improvement in the Net Debt to EBITDA ratio; Oil & Gas strengthened from 0.38 times to 0.34 times in line upward revisions in oil price estimates, whilst Telecom improved from 1.10 times to 1.07 times.

Overall, Basic Materials Latin America (PE’s 11.4x to 14.2x to Net Debt/EBITDA from 0.30 times to 0.28 times), Utilities Latin America (PE’s 17.0x to 18.3x/marginal improvement in net debt to EBITDA) and Consumer Services Asia Pacific (PE’s 20.5x to 20.8x and Net Debt to EBITDA from 0.63 times to 0.56 times) were the only three sector/regions which have shown improvement in both valuation and balance sheet capacity in the last 6 months, suggesting that appetite and capacity remains positive.

The biggest drop in forward PE was witnessed by Basic Materials Africa & Middle East (18.1x to 13.4x) followed by Telecommunications Europe (15.1x to 11.9x) and Telecommunications Asia Pacific (21.1x to 17.0x).

The sector/regions with the greatest balance sheet deterioration were Consumer Goods Latin America (0.48 times to 0.87 times), Consumer Goods Europe (0.47 times to 0.84 times), Basic Materials Europe (0.38 times to 0.63 times).

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Media enquiries:

Mr Subir Moitra, Corporate Communications, KPMG in India, email: smoitra@kpmg.com

Notes to Editors: KPMG’s Global M&A Predictor tracks 12 month forward Price to Earnings (PE) multiples and estimated net debt to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) ratios to track and establish the potential direction of M&A activity.

KPMG’s Global 1,000 comprises 1,000 of the largest companies in the world by market capitalization, with a representative weighting of countries and sectors, to help ensure appropriate inclusion. A Global 1,000 panel of KPMG firms’ professionals sits every half-year and reviews the constituents of the index to seek to ensure that it remains reflective of global changes in regional and sector weightings.

The data is sourced from FactSet, the corporate earnings estimates data provider. KPMG calculates 12 months forward PE ratios (expressed as a multiple) for each qualifying company of the 1,000, and aggregates these into regions and sectors to aid comparison. This valuation tool is used due to its transparency, the ready availability of data and widespread acceptance in the investment community. Our PE’s test for “paper capacity” i.e. the relative ability of companies, sectors and regions to originate deals using shares only.

Net debt to EBITDA is calculated using estimates from FactSet, again by each company in our 1,000, and is a respected ratio that indicates capital structure and financial gearing. This ratio tests for “debt capacity” – that is, the relative ability of companies, sectors and regions to originate deals using debt only.

By comparing both sets of forward looking ratios, with sectors and regions weighted by market capitalization, KPMG’s Global M&A Predictor attempts to identify changes over time that could imply trends in appetite for deals and indeed capacity for deals. It also attempts to compare and contrast sector regions to highlight possible areas of deal flow. (Note:Net debt/EBITDA ratio calculations are not relevant for financial services and property sectors. These sectors have therefore been excluded from this analysis.)

KPMG’s Corporate Finance practices provide a range of independent, investment banking advisory services internationally and comprise more than 2,000 investment banking advisory professionals operating in 62 countries. KPMG’s Corporate Finance provides strategic advisory and deal management services covering: acquisitions and disposals; mergers and takeovers; valuations and fairness opinions; structured and leveraged financing; private equity strategies; initial and secondary public offerings; joint ventures and transaction alliances.

About KPMG:

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 145 countries and have 123,000 people working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. Each KPMG firm is legally distinct and a separate entity, and describes itself as such.

KPMG International performs no professional services for clients nor, concomitantly, generates any revenue.

Dealogic is a leading supplier of relationship management, transaction execution and information systems for the investment banking industry. With offices throughout the world, Dealogic offers coverage of global capital markets and corporate finance activity.

The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, will strengthen Tetra Pak’s portfolio of complete production solutions for cheese and dairy powder by adding new process engineering, materials handling and project management expertise for evaporation, drying, powder handling and whey processing.

“The acquisition of Downer MBL strengthens our end-to-end processing solutions for cheese and dairy powder by providing us with additional resources, knowledge and competence. In addition, our expanded presence in Oceania will help strengthen our global customer partnerships as the New Zealand powder industry is considered one of the benchmarks for innovative powder solutions worldwide,” said Sam Strömerstén, President, Tetra Pak Processing Systems.

Geoff Wilson, General Manager, Downer MBL said: “We have enjoyed working with Tetra Pak as its representative in New Zealand, and we believe that our process engineering and project management expertise will create further opportunities with Tetra Pak’s food processing solutions worldwide. This next step is a natural progression in the development of our respective companies.”

Over the last 16 years, Downer MBL has served as both a sales agent and production solutions partner to Tetra Pak in Oceania. According to the terms of the agreement between Tetra Pak and Downer EDI, 37 Downer MBL employees and 19 contractors throughout Australia, China and New Zealand will become part of Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems, a division of Tetra Pak Processing Systems, in their respective markets. Downer MBL employees based in China and Australia will join the local Tetra Pak market company, while employees in New Zealand will continue to be based in Hamilton. Tetra Pak will also become responsible for completing all customer contracts on behalf of Downer EDI. This becomes effective immediately.

Downer MBL was the specialised food process engineering division of Downer EDI. Currently serving the food and dairy markets in Oceania and Asia, Downer MBL specialises in new plant sales, plant relocation, upgrades and development, and implementing materials handling solutions for the food, dairy, beverage and related sectors. The company is based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

ABOUT TETRA PAK

Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people around the world. With over 20,000 employees and operations in more than 150 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD,"™ reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.

More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com

About Downer EDI

Downer EDI Limited (www.downeredi.com) is an Australian top-100 company that provides comprehensive engineering and infrastructure management services to the public and private transport, energy, communications and resources sectors across Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific and into the United Kingdom.

Disclosing this in a press note issued in city, Ms Santosh Birla President of Deepshika Mahila Club said that they have been successfully conducting this exhibition for past twelve years.People from Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Akola, Bhopal, Nagpur, Pune, Ranchi and Kerala will showcase their products in the three-day expo, apart from twin cities.

Further, what makes this event unique this year is the products on sale from countries abroad such as Saffron from Italy, Salwar Suits from Pakistan, utility products from Korea, gifts items from China to name a few.

Proceeds of the exhibition go towards the maintenance & running of their adopted school "Kanya Gurukul High School" (Telugu Medium - 500 students and English Medium – 250 students), These students come from financially weaker section of the society. A Decade and a half ago this school was a decrepit building, today thanks to Deepshika Mahila club, the children have better educational facilities in the heart of Ameerpet. In the past Deep Mela has also provided a platform to other social organizations like MSSI (A society dedicated to help people suffering from multiple Sclerosis).

Further, a Junior College is being added this year, where the Club propose to train students in the field of Paramedical and Office Assistance Courses. Young women from economically weaker sections of the society will be empowered through these vocational courses.

For those who want to relish some of the fine delicacies, there will be a food court catering to a wide variety of mouthwatering chats such as Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Ragada patties, Vada Pav, Samosa, etc., Idli—Dosa, variety of Sandwiches, Italian food, fresh fruit juice, Ice creams, home made chocolates and cookies. Not to forget garam chai & Jalebi.

Deepshikha Mahila Club has 140 members who have taken up many service projects for the benefit of needy.

Disclosing this in a press note issued in city, Ms Santosh Birla President of Deepshika Mahila Club said that they have been successfully conducting this exhibition for past twelve years.People from Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Akola, Bhopal, Nagpur, Pune, Ranchi and Kerala will showcase their products in the three-day expo, apart from twin cities.

Further, what makes this event unique this year is the products on sale from countries abroad such as Saffron from Italy, Salwar Suits from Pakistan, utility products from Korea, gifts items from China to name a few.

Proceeds of the exhibition go towards the maintenance & running of their adopted school "Kanya Gurukul High School" (Telugu Medium - 500 students and English Medium – 250 students), These students come from financially weaker section of the society. A Decade and a half ago this school was a decrepit building, today thanks to Deepshika Mahila club, the children have better educational facilities in the heart of Ameerpet. In the past Deep Mela has also provided a platform to other social organizations like MSSI (A society dedicated to help people suffering from multiple Sclerosis).

Further, a Junior College is being added this year, where the Club propose to train students in the field of Paramedical and Office Assistance Courses. Young women from economically weaker sections of the society will be empowered through these vocational courses.

For those who want to relish some of the fine delicacies, there will be a food court catering to a wide variety of mouthwatering chats such as Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Ragada patties, Vada Pav, Samosa, etc., Idli—Dosa, variety of Sandwiches, Italian food, fresh fruit juice, Ice creams, home made chocolates and cookies. Not to forget garam chai & Jalebi.

Deepshikha Mahila Club has 140 members who have taken up many service projects for the benefit of needy.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

What is required is a new way of thinking that looks at the issue with fresh lenses and comes out with ideas that are relevant, effective and quickly implementable.Arresting Attrition and Retaining Talent has become a priority across all levels of hierarchy and functions. Mounting recruitment cost is another factor which is driving companies to explore innovative ways seriously.

AART© is an innovative workshop from IDEAS-RS that helps organisations develop unique solutions to arrest attrition and retain talent. The workshop process can be customized to client requirements.

" Arresting Attrition and Retaining Talent is clearly a CEO priority. The AART process is based on our highly successful Creative Block Busting Workshops that bust mental blocks and get people out of their habitual ways of thinking. We have had excellent results with our unique AART workshops. I am even more pleased that clients find it so effective. AART process is proven and we are happy to offer it to more clients. " says R. Sridhar, Innovation Coach , IDEAS-RS.

To know more about how this can work for you, write to R. Sridhar, IDEAS-RS

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

IDEAS-RS is a professional consulting firm specialising in Business Creativity and Innovation. Their focus is on conducting Business Creativity Workshops to help clients solve their business challenges, training workshops to help clients train their managers in thinking differently, playing Innovation Coach to help clients see ideas to market and set up employee idea capture systems.

They have an impressive roster clients and enjoy an enviable reputation.

R. Sridhar, Partner, IDEAS-RS is a former advertising, direct marketing & brand consulting professional. He is respected for his ability to simplify, clarify, and make the thinking process rigorous yet enjoyable.

You can contact R. Sridhar at vijisri@ideasrs.com or call 9820183752

The exhibition will be screened until 14th july 2008, while this happens to be the second screening of the exhibition, the first one was held on the sidelines of the "South Asia Peace and Reconciliation conference" Oslo in Norway. This effort happens to be a one of its kind.

The exhibition travels through the pain and sufferings caused by the Left wing seperatism with ample help from Photographs and statistics. Blasted schools that rob the children of their future and childhood, blasted roads and destruction caused in the lives of the peasants whom the Maoists claim to be fighting for are all illustrations of a failed ideology through the gun. Investments in the stock markets by maoists, budgets scaling to crores for ammunition show the loss of ideology of the 'saviours' and puts them in question of their deeds by even their own supporters. The exhibition tries to portray and study the sociological and human rights impact from neutral perspective while giving a benefit of doubt with the argument that "but they are fighting for people", "but they have sacrificed their lives", "but they are committed" and a whole lot of questions. The money and the caste conflicts in the naxal movement are by themselves answers to a lot of questions while maoism fights for a casteless society.

FACT a not for profit trust and has been working to highlight the mindless killings in the name of ideology and religion. Established in 2003 by Francois Gautier the French journalist, indologist and author living in India for the past 33 years. The recent Historical and Artistic exhibition on Aurangazeb by the organisation has run into trouble after Muslim fundamentalists createdtrouble in chennai.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Pumped in over the next three years, with this investment of Rs 50 crore, OSIM India would like to expand the company operations and start more new showrooms in the country. Currently the company has 22 outlets in India and will add another 28 in the next three years. This will continue till 100 outlets envisaged to achieve by the year 2012. The outlets in India are located in cities such as Delhi, Gurgaon, Ludhiana, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune and Indore.

Company roughly spends around Rs 75 lakh to Rs One crore as investments for each outlet. OSIM India, a division of Paramount Surgimed Ltd. is a master franchisee of OSIM International Ltd., a Singapore headquartered company with over S$ 500 million turnover. It is listed on Singapore Stock Exchange. OSIM India imports the products under health, hygiene, nutrition and fitness categories and caters to its exclusive outlets spread across India.

Speaking about the market in Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Shaily Grover said that it is one of the very important, potential and fastest growing market for the company's products in India. The company currently has one showroom in Hyderabad and soon plans to expand to other potential centres in Andhra Pradesh like Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. With so many big corporate companies, MNCs, IT and ITeS companies, the market offers a great potential for the products. It's products are well accepted in the local market and more potential is yet to be tapped. Looking at the potential of the city, OSIM India may soon even plan to expand its base in twincites by coming out with more outlets. The concrete plans of which will be finalised in near future, he quickly added.

Health and fitness has become a top priority for many working executives in Hyderabad especially in IT, ITeS companies. With so many health tourists to this city and growing economic activity, this market offers us great potential, he informed.On the occasion of his maiden conference in city Mr. Grover launched 'OSIM uPilot', a designer massage chair, which gives full curative effects of a therapeutic massage and is priced at Rs 3,69,000/-. We propose to sell 250 such chairs in addition to other range of chairs. Our total chairs target is 1000, Mr. Grover added.

The other product which is launched today is OSIM uSqueez, a foot massager. Its features include multi angle squeeze and wrap around squeeze for personalised calves-ankles-feet massage and is priced at Rs 23,000/-. For uSqueez, on entire India basis we expect to sell about 5000 pcs for the year and 600 pc in this year in AP," he said.

Speaking about the market for such lifestyle, health and fitness products Mr. Grover said that the market size for these products in India is around Rs. 5000 crores and AP market is approximately around Rs 500 crore. The market is growing fast at an estimated rate of 20 - 30% in India every year, he added.

OSIM focuses on 4 complimentary issues, which are health focus, hygiene focus, nutrition focus & fitness focus. OSIM health lifestyle products include massage products, nerve stimulators, diagnostic products, nebulisers & many others. It's entire range of product portfolio inclues Massage Chairs, Full Body Massage Chair, Vibration System Massage Chair, Music Therapy Massage Chair, Infrared Sensors Massage Chair, Four Roller System Massage Chair, Rejuvenating Massage Chairs, Acupressure Massage Chairs, OSIM Ilife (New), Foot Reflexology, I Gallop, Oscillating Belt, Foot Reflexology and Eye Care Massagers etc.

OSIM produces superior designs focusing and following ergonomic guidelines along with quality features. The parent company OSIM International Ltd., is fast becoming the global leader in lifestyle and health, related products and is currently operating in 25 countries with over 1000 outlets. OSIM is Singapore's largest manufacturer of lifestyle and health care products.

OSIM is the No.1 brand in lifestyle products such as massage chairs and other different kinds of massagers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia, UK & USA, Australia, Canada and many countries all over the world.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

OSIM is the No.1 brand in lifestyle products such as massage chairs and other different kinds of massagers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia, UK & USA, Australia, Canada and many countries all over the world.

The exposition was organized by Burhaniyah Business Counseling Centre (BBCC), an economic body formed recently.

At the inauguration Mr. Abbas Merchant, Director, BBCC stated “In today’s competitive scenario, business is not about selling goods but about building relationships. We facilitate this and give the community a consolidated platform to conduct business and to entrepreneurs to network and build relations.

Dawoodi Bohra manufacturers, industrialists and traders from across thirty cities of India and from countries from Far East, Middle East, Europe and North Africa are participating in this exposition.

In keeping with the objective of His Holiness for the upliftment of the community, the focus of this exposition is to help the Dawoodi Bohras prosper in their businesses. His Holiness has constantly counseled and assisted the community members to go into business and self employment and as a result a significant percent of Dawoodi Bohras across the world are into business or self employment.

“The newly established Burhaniyah Business Counseling Centre in Mumbai is a praiseworthy initiative to help the community members in its economic upliftment and assist them in their entrepreneur pursuits to contribute to the national economic growth of their respective countries of abode.” asserted His Holiness.

The Expo is divided into four sections – Industry & Manufacturing, Service & Import/Export, Trade & Wholesale, Retail & Others and Upliftment in order to facilitate easy access to all the business sectors.

The unique Upliftment Section at the Burhani Expo, Mumbai- 2008 has specifically provided small and upcoming Dawoodi Bohra businessmen special facilities with space rentals at highly subsidized rates as to get opportunity to show their products and get international exposure.

The expo has jewelers like Motiwala & Sons and shipping major Sunrich to confectioner giants Mongines and ICT/Highsky Properties to Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, all run by Dawoodi Bohras participating in the event. A wide variety of consumer goods, products and services are also showcased at the exposition.

Dawoodi Bohra food is famous for its variety and the exposition will have a food court hosting “The Dawoodi Bohra Food Festival” where people can indulge in the exquisite Dawoodi Bohra cuisine while forging business networks as well.

The Burhani Expo’08 is the fifth expo organized by Burhaniyah Business Counseling Centre (BBCC), the first being in 2001. This year in February the centre had also arranged an expo in Dubai.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About BBCC

The Burhaniyah Business Counselling Centre (BBCC) is an international body formed by the His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS). It is incorporated under section 25 of the Indian Companies Act 1956 – a non profit company. One of its main objectives is to help Dawoodi Bohras prosper in their businesses.

“It was not just the celebration of the two year old Pragma, but the solemnization of the efforts of everyone who have made Pragma standout in this thickly populated PR industry” said Rohit Gupta, Co-Founder Director, Pragma Communication.

The memorable trip to Yercaud proved to be a milestone and a dream come true. It was an eventful trip lasting for one night & two days at the cozy resort of The Sterling Group. Trekking, tea, coffee & snacks filled the day. These & many more are some of the unforgettable experiences & memories that this organization gives you in ample measures.

Pragma, is all about thinking big but being ‘real’ at the same time. Company of eight, Pragma has made a significant profit by beating it’s own benchmark. Pragma believes in taking care of it’s people in it’s own unique way & this translated into the bonus given to the employees on this memorable occasion. It is in the process of realizing it’s dreams, dreams which were seen by it’s directors of taking Pragma to such great heights where it would be a name to reckon with in the PR industry.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Pragma:

Pragma is a fast growing city based PR firm, being guided by practical experience and observation more than theory. The essence and drive behind Pragma Communication is to help its clients maintain a strong public image. This is achieved by means of a strategic PR initiative that will be derived specifically for each client.

Pragma was recently valued by a business analyst of top PE firm at 10.4 crores.

Services offered

Pragma offers services in the areas of Public Relation & Corporate Image Management, with focus on media relations. Pragma has evolved itself in the Web analytics & online keyword-based and site-targeted marketing space. By means of this expertise, they’re able to offer their clients a compelling value proposition for enhancing their web presence as well.

Indian Muslim Council-USA is the largest advocacy organization of Indian Muslims in the United States with 10 chapters across the nation.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
Sunday, July 6th, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA - 610-453-3751
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 - Amnesty International Office, Washington D.C. - 202-544-0200 ext. 224
Thursday, July 10th, 2008 - Baltimore, MD - 410-903-1157
Friday, July 11th, 2008 - Miami, FL - 954-801-3912
Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - Minneapolis, MN - 952-994-7885
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 - Chicago, IL - 630-248-1678

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

The Awards are popularly known as Service Excellence Recognition Award (SERA), first instituted in 1997 by Rtn. Aroon Sareen & Vocational Excellence Recognition Award (VERA), in 2004-05 respectively by Rtn. Mukesh Malhotra. The main aim of these awards is to honour individuals showing a lifetime of commitment & dedication to their profession.

After receiving the awards Dr. Chandrashekar Madhusudan Chitale and Mr. Abhijit Pawar spoke on the occasion and thanked Rotary Club of Pune Riverside for choosing them for these prestigious awards. They mentioned their efforts and hardwork they have put in while they climbed the success ladder through their lives.

SERA recognizes teachers for their excellence in teaching community whereas VERA recognizes

individuals in organizations that project high standards other than teaching. The SERA & VERA selection committees have chosen two such winners this year.

While the SERA awards completed a decade the VERA awards completed three years.

Following were the previous recipients of SERA & VERA awards respectively:

SERA Awards:

Name of the Recipient

Academic Year

Retd. Principal Roberts of Bishop’s High School

97-98

Prof.Arun Nigvekar, former V.C. of University of Pune

98-99

Dr.K.B.Grant, Managing Trustee, Grant Medical Foundation

99-2000

Principal Sr Monica of St. Joseph School

2000-2001

Ms. Suman Jog, Principal & Founder AASK, Pune and Prof. V.K.

Wagh, Principal, Fergusson College

2001-2002

Ms. Padmaja Godbole, Founder Prism Foundation and Director

Phoenix School and Dr. Ashok Chakranarayan, Vice Principal

Fergusson College.

2002-2003

Shri Vidyadhar Chiplunkar Ex-Director of Education, Maharashtra State & S.B. Mujumdar, President & Founder Director Of Symbiosis

2003-2004

Prof. Hoshang Moogat

2004-2005

Prof. R.R. Narkhede (I.I.Management Training)

2005-2006

Mr. Frank Freese

2006-2007

VERA Awards

Name of the Recipient

Academic Year

DhairyashreeVasantrao Vandekar

(Mgr.Indian Airlines)

2004-2005

Mrs.Radha Rao - Deputy Director

YASHDA

2005-2006

Capt. Deepak shastri

2006-2007

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Satyam Foundation’s CSR activities in Visakhapatnam began in February 2008, when initiatives to help local communities were taken up as part of Satyam’s 20-year anniversary celebrations. Today’s launch will reinforce those efforts to enable social transformation in and around the city.

Initial efforts in Vizag include encouraging volunteerism and creating enabling platforms, alliances, and partnerships with the community, NGOs, government agencies, and businesses. These efforts will help identify and prioritize Satyam Foundation programs, which extensively leverage key Satyam differentiators, such as technology, innovation and leadership

“Wherever Satyam has a significant presence, we lead programs that serve both the corporation and society,” said Naveen Yelloji, the chief executive officer and director of Satyam Foundation. “The incubation of the Call 104 Health Helpline and the subsequent scaling up of comprehensive health services to all residents of Andhra Pradesh are excellent examples of the work we do.”

In addition to its headquarters in Hyderabad, Satyam Foundation now has six chapters in India. They are in Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gurgaon, Pune and Vizag. Efforts to open chapters in Australia, China, the UK and US are under way.

Satyam Foundation is the largest corporate volunteering program in India, and has been the largest corporate blood donor to the Red Cross in India for the last four years. The Foundation won the Business World FICCI-SEDF 2006 Award for Best Corporate Citizen, and the TERI Corporate Award in 2006-2007 for CSR activities.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Satyam Foundation

Satyam Foundation supports and strengthens the vulnerable and underprivileged sections in urban areas for transforming the quality of life through technology and volunteerism. It is committed to leveraging the power of IT to bridge the ‘digital divide’ that limits opportunities for success and prosperity, and thereby, transform lives of the underprivileged. All the initiatives of the Foundation are targeted towards the urban disadvantaged population in all the cities where Satyam has a significant presence.

Satyam Foundation has chapters in Hyderabad, Pune, Bangaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gurgaon and will be opening chapters shortly in the UK, Australia, China and US. It is the largest corporate volunteering program in India.

About Satyam

Satyam (NYSE: SAY), a leading global business and information technology services company, delivers consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in 20* industries and 63* countries.

Satyam leverages deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance. The company’s 51,127* professionals excel in engineering and product development, supply chain management, client relationship management, business process quality, business intelligence, enterprise integration, and infrastructure management, among other key capabilities.

Satyam development and delivery centers in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Hungary, Egypt, UAE, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia serve 654* clients, including more than one third of the Fortune 500. For more information, see www.satyam.com.

*As of March 31, 2008

Amitav Ghosh, (Book award winner in the English Fiction category in 2004 for his book The Hungry Tide) who was the chief guest for the evening felicitated the winners.

‘The Vodafone Crossword Popular Book Award’ which was introduced in 2006 , was won by Namita Devidayal for her book ‘The Music Room’. The Award is a unique initiative by Crossword and Vodafone and offers readers the opportunity to vote for their favourite book.

A packed audience that included distinguished writers, publishers, critics and book-lovers enjoyed the much-awaited event that is poised to become the biggest celebration of Indian literature. Noted theater personality and actor Tom Alter was the host for the evening. At the awards, the audience was treated to an eloquent rendition by renowned classical singer Shubha Mudgal and was interspersed by dramatisations from the winning books by noted theatre personalities

The winners for the Vodafone Crossword Book Awards 2007 were decided by a respected panel of judges comprising well-known academics, critics and writers in each category. Ms. Manjula Padmabhan , Mr. Kai Friese & Mr. Mukul Kesavan served as judges in the English Fiction Category, Ms. Anita Roy, Mr. Mukund Padmanabhan & Mr. Harsh Sethi for the English Non-Fiction category and Mr. Dilip Kumar, Ms. Urvashi Butulia & Mr. Paul Zacharia for the Indian Language Fiction Translation category.

This year, the Award has generated a great response from the Indian publishers and 186 valid entries were received for the 3 categories. The selection process took several months of reading, deliberation and discussion before the three panels made their selections.

Mr. C.B Navalkar – CEO Crossword Bookstores stated: “The Vodafone Crossword Book Awards 2007 is the culmination of an intense process of reading, reviewing and assessing the literary merits of the best of Indian writing and Indian writers. Now in its 8th year, the awards have consistently evoked an enthusiastic response from the literary community and consumers alike. We are also delighted to have Vodafone join hands with us again to present the awards”

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Crossword:

Crossword is India’s leading bookstore chain, which has pioneered the lifestyle bookstore concept in India. Its innovative approach to book retailing and its achievements have received wide acclaim in India and has won the ‘Reid & Taylor Award for Best Retailer of the year – Leisure & Specialty’ at the India Retail Summit 2005 'Images Retailer of the Year award for the books, music and gifts category for 2005'. Businessworld rated Crossword as the '6th Most Respected Retailer in the country' for the year 2006; the only bookstore to feature in the top ten. Launched in 1992, Crossword currently has 47 stores across 13 cities in the country in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara & Vishakhpatnam. Crossword Bookstores Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary Company of Shopper’s Stop Ltd – India’s leading department store chain. The Holding Company inter-alia also acts as a Master Franchisee of the Company.

About Vodafone:

Vodafone Essar in India is a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc and commenced operations in 1994 when its predecessor Hutchison Telecom acquired the cellular licence for Mumbai. Vodafone Essar now has operations in 16 circles covering 86% of India’s mobile customer base, with over 44.12 million customers*.

Over the years, Vodafone Essar, under the Hutch brand, has been named the ‘Most Respected Telecom Company’, the ‘Best Mobile Service in the country’ and the ‘Most Creative and Most Effective Advertiser of the Year’.

Vodafone is the world’s leading international mobile communications company. It now has operations in 25 countries across 5 continents and 40 partner networks with over 252 million customers worldwide. Vodafone has partnered with the Essar Group as its principal joint venture partner for the Indian market.

The Essar Group is a diversified business corporation with interests spanning the manufacturing and service sectors like Steel, Energy, Power, Communications, Shipping & Logistics and Construction. The Group has an asset base of over Rs.400 billion (US$ 10 billion) and employs over 20,000 people.
*Figures from Cellular Operators Association of India, March 31, 2008

The co-author of some of most widely acclaimed books: The Machine That Changed the World, Lean Thinking, and Lean Solutions, Dr Jim Womack, is also recognised for his work at MIT on the comparative industrial policy in the US, Europe and Japan.

Lean Management Summit has been organised by Lean Management Institute of India (LMII), an independent not-for-profit company dedicated to promote Lean Management in various industries especially in the manufacturing and the services sectors. Founded by Mr. Siddhartha Lal and Mr. S.Sandilya of the Eicher Group in their individual capacities, the company will be guided in its operation by a Board of Governors, which is being constituted.

Mr Ravi Achanta, Vice President of LMII, said, "Through his seminal research, Dr Womack, along with Prof Daniel T Jones, decoded the DNA of Toyota Way to enumerate the underlying principles of Lean – specify value, identify value creating steps, make value flow to the customer, supply to customer pull, and strive for perfection."

"These principles have since been applied successfully across various industries including manufacturing, retail, ITES, air travel, distribution and healthcare. Lean Management Solutions are extremely relevant in today’s tough economic environment in India and globally", he added.

Some of the well-known Articles Dr Womack co-authored include: "From Lean Production to the Lean Enterprise" (Harvard Business Review, March-April, 1994), "Beyond Toyota: How to Root Out Waste and Pursue Perfection" (Harvard Business Review, September-October, 1996), "Lean Consumption" (Harvard Business Review, March-April, 2005).

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Participants who wish to attend the Lean Management Summit 2008 can get more information at www.leaninstitute.in or at telephone +91-22-40034613, +91-22-40074613.

"These principles have since been applied successfully across various industries including manufacturing, retail, ITES, air travel, distribution and healthcare. Lean Management Solutions are extremely relevant in today’s tough economic environment in India and globally", he added.

Some of the well-known Articles Dr Womack co-authored include: "From Lean Production to the Lean Enterprise" (Harvard Business Review, March-April, 1994), "Beyond Toyota: How to Root Out Waste and Pursue Perfection" (Harvard Business Review, September-October, 1996), "Lean Consumption" (Harvard Business Review, March-April, 2005).

Participants who wish to attend the Lean Management Summit 2008 can get more information at www.leaninstitute.in or at telephone +91-22-40034613, +91-22-40074613.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Rtn. W. Anand was the Chief Guest. Rtn. Venkat Natarajan, Chairman, Interact, Rtn. S.V. Veerramani, the A.G., Rtn. Muralidhara Venkatesh, the Associate Chairman for Interact, Rtn. Thiagu, Rtn. K.R. Mukundhan, Rtn. A. Mohan, Rtn. K. Natarajan, Rtn. Sriram, Rtn. A.S. Prabakar and other Rotarians were present. Mr. Luke Juran, the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, sponsored by the Dubuque Rotary Club, Iowa, USA, was also a distinguished guest.

The Program started on time at 8.30 a.m. After the prayer by the students, the Interact Co-ordinator from the school welcomed the gathering. She also promised that they would do their best in projects with the help of the Rotary Club of Velachery.

Rtn. Murali Venkat, the Associate Chair- Interact, then took over as the M.C.

Rtn.Venkat Natarajan, Chairman-Interact, apprised the students of the interact movement and the purpose of it. He also explained the procedural aspects of regular meetings at the Club.

Student Shreya was installed as the President of the Interact Club of Bethel 600042, along with other office bearers, by DGE W.Anand. Then Shreya gave the President’s acceptance speech, in which she informed that they are ready for the tree plantation project.

Then the DGE Rtn. W. Anand and AG Rtn.S.V.Veerramani presided over the ceremony to unveil the “Four Way Test Board” in the school premises, with Rtn. Sriram, Director –Vocational Service of the Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery being present.

After the introduction of the Chief Guest by Rtn. K.Natarajan, DGE W.Anand gave an interesting speech. He began with the question “What are these 40 to 60 year old persons doing in the school premises?” and went on to brief the students about the Rotary and Interact movements. Then, Mr. Luke Juran, the Ambassadorial Scholar, sponsored by the Dubuque Rotary Club, Iowa, USA, gave his speech. He began with “Vanakkam” and talked about social issues such as child mortality. Rtn. Prabakar was later seen discussing international projects with Mr. Luke Juran.

Then Rtn Thiagu gave the book for minutes of meeting to student Aloes, the incoming Interact Secretary. The newly installed Secretary, proposed the vote of thanks. The function ended with National Anthem.

Rtn.K. Natarajan, Director -Youth Service, Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery, informed that Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery was the first club to start a project in the Rotary District 3230 for the Rotary year 2008-09.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Essar Construction India Ltd placed an order for the Essar Refinery Expansion Project coming up at Vadinar in Gujarat. The second order was from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. for the Haldia Refinery and from Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Mumbai for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Mahul Refinery in Mumbai.

This is the second order bagged by GEI from Essar Construction (India) Ltd. The previous order bagged in March was for Rs. 30 crores.

Speaking about the orders bagged, Mr. C.E. Fernandes, Chairman and Managing Director, GEI Industrial Systems Ltd. said, “We are quite pleased with the orders bagged and hope to stick to schedules, and clock phenomenal growth in the current fiscal.”

The company’s order book stands at Rs. 220 cr. as on 30th June 2008

With growing international interest in eco-friendly options, GEI has witnessed several international company visits for projects in India and the Middle East.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About GEI Industrial Systems Limited

GEI Industrial Systems Limited, an ISO 9001-2000 Company with ASME “U” & “R” Stamp is a leader in Heat Transfer Technology. GEI Industrial specializes in design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of extended surface heat transfer equipment and systems. The company provides Air Cooled Heat Exchangers for Crude Oil Refineries, Petrochemical Plants and LNG and CNG processing stations and Air Cooled Vacuum Steam Condensing package for thermal power stations. GEI Industrial has an unbeatable track record in the Oil, Gas and Power sectors with equipments installed in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

The company had entered the capital markets on 9th June 2008 with a public issue of 1,37,33,033 Equity Shares of Rs 10 each at par aggregating to Rs 1373.30 lacs. Avon proposes to part finance its Rs 17.30 crore plan through the net proceeds of the Issue. The plan include setting up of facility for manufacturing of a range of weighing systems, open four showrooms for display and sale of its weighing systems in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad, and purchase of additional office premises in Mumbai.

The proposed manufacturing plant will be set up at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh with technical assistance from Tanita Corporation of Japan. Avon will be able to enjoy fiscal incentives provided by the Himachal Pradesh government for setting up plant at Baddi.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

About Avon Weighing Systems:

Avon is the authorised dealer and one of the distributors of Tanita and A&D products (weighing systems) in India since 1999. Tanita Corporation (Tanita) and M/s A&D Company Ltd. (A&D), both companies from Japan, are weighing scale manufacturers in their range of products. Weighing systems from both are renowned for their precision and consistency. These balances are particularly used in industries such as gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, research and development laboratorie