Monthly Archives: December 2013

Salman Khan is a bigger star than me: Aamir Khan

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

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Aamir Khan says his colleagues’ good work makes him happy, and lavished praise on his contemporary Salman Khan, describing him as “powerhouse of star power”.

At India Today Group’s Agenda Aaj Tak conclave Wednesday, Aamir was asked about the Khan rivalry between Salman, Shah Rukh Khan and himself.

He said: “I can answer for myself. I don’t have any negative thoughts about competition with anyone and I thank my ammi (mother) for it.”

“It’s not in my nature. I understand that there are people who think otherwise, but it’s not in me to look at another person’s work, and think, ‘How come he did so well? How will I do as well?’ I just don’t feel like this.”

“When I saw Sanju (Sanjay Dutt) in ‘Munnabhai M.B.B.S.’ and ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’, I was so happy with his work, or even when I saw Ranbir (Kapoor) in ‘Barfi!’,” he added.

The 48-year-old, who is awaiting the release of action adventure film “Dhoom 3” later this month, then went on to praise Salman’s magic.

“Salman is my friend. He is a bigger star than me. When I see him in ‘Dabangg’, I feel very happy. Salman doesn’t need to do anything. He is a powerhouse of star power.”

” Woh sirf belt hilaata hai, chashme theek karta hai, and see his magic. I have no competitive feeling,” said Aamir, who is known to be a meticulous method actor.

At the event, Aamir received a request to either perform a bit of tap dance that he has learnt for “Dhoom 3” or to show his perfect body.

He did none.

Then pointing to the difference between himself and Salman, he quipped: “Salman would have done it both – tap dance and he would have shown his six-pack as well.”

“I am a shy kind of person,” he said.

source: http://www.dnaindia.com / DNA / Home> Entertainment> Report / Agency: IANS / Wednesday – December 04th, 2013

Tally Solution strengthens enterprise solutions portfolio

Leaders, Science & Technology

Tally Solutions celebrates the success of ‘Tally.Server 9′-an enterprise offering providing existing Tally.ERP 9 multi users the extra power for their growing business needs. This server based offering has been thoughtfully designed to provide better data management, higher administrative control and improved security of data to mid and large sized enterprises. In just 7 months, 575enterprise houses worldwide have recognized the value of running their businesses with Tally.Server 9 and embraced it with widespread interest and enthusiasm.

Tally.ERP 9, this product also makes life easy for its growing “Enterprise Customers” who have been avidly loyal to the brand for decades. Tally.Server 9-the powerful enterprise product is meant for businesses who have seen growth both in terms of the number of system users, as well as the amount of data stored and accessed by the business. Tally.Server 9 is ready to take the performance of these growing businesses to the next level, while simultaneously accommodating an increasing number of users onto their network.

Shoaib Ahmed, President, Tally Solutions
Shoaib Ahmed, President, Tally Solutions

Shoaib Ahmed, president, Tally Solutions commented, “Tally.Server 9 uses path breaking technology to optimize functional operations for all business sectors. It is an extremely simple-to-deploy product that enhances usability experience, while also providing much better administrative control and user security. This is truly what the magic of Tally’s ‘Power of Simplicity’ brings in today to the enterprise business community.”

See more at: http://www.dqweek.com / The DQ Week / Home> South / by DQW News Bureau / August 08th, 2013

Tally Solutions ties up with Osmania University

Business & Economy, Science & Technology

  Bangalore :

Tally Solutions has tied up with Osmania University to provide vocational training to students through distance education.

As part of the collaboration, students undergoing the programme will be offered a month of training, for which all the learning material will be provided by Tally, according to a company statement.

Further, Osmania University will award them with a certificate on successful completion of the course. The plan is to extend this programme to more number of colleges in and around Hyderabad under Osmania University, the statement added.

Shoaib Ahmed, President, Tally Solutions, said: “We strongly believe that providing the right vocational training will go a long way in addressing the unemployability crisis that the country is facing. Students have to be skilled enough to sustain in this competitive industry.”

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / BusinessLine / Home> Industry> Info-Tech / by The Hindu Bureau / Bangalore – November 20th, 2013

Local boy Ahmed wins Asian silver, creates waves

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Mohammad Ahmed with the silver medal he won at the recent Asian Rowing Championship, at the Hussainsagar in Hyderabad on Tuesday. — Photo: V.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu
Mohammad Ahmed with the silver medal he won at the recent Asian Rowing Championship, at the Hussainsagar in Hyderabad on Tuesday. — Photo: V.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu

After a silver at the Asian Rowing Championship – the latest addition to the many feathers in his cap, this 20-year-old has set his sights on greater glory

For a sport dominated by personnel from the Services, 20-year-old local boy Mohammed Ahmed has managed to surprise, and delight all. He is now virtually the non-playing captain of the coxed eights Indian rowing team.

His recent silver in the Asian Rowing Championship in China shone bright in his smile as he returned to the Hussainsagar on Tuesday.

The son of Mohammed Ismail, a meat-seller from Kavadiguda, Ahmed took to the sport after one of his routine trips to the lake along with his father three years ago. Dronacharya Ismail Baig suggested the boy take up rowing. What ensued was rowing’s gain.

Ahmed won gold in the Kolkata Senior Nationals in the coxed four event, bronze in the Hyderabad Nationals in the coxed eight team and later a silver in the Asian championship later on in Korea. All these vindicated the faith shown by Baig, the untiring coach who has been shaping the destiny of most rowers in Hyderabad for close to 13 years now.

“I am enjoying every moment. Thanks to Ismail sir, I can now dream big,” the shy youngster says, even as he proudly displays his medal to his famed coach.

What exactly is this young rower’s role in a coxed eights event?

“Well, he is like a guide, telling the teammates when to accelerate in the course, how the conditions are at a given time. Otherwise, the rowers will be busy unleashing their power to keep up the pace. It is a very demanding job. Though he doesn’t row, it requires high levels of focus,” Mr. Baig says.

Ahmed, who adores cricketer Virat Kohli (he even tries to sport a similar hairstyle), plays cricket and badminton to relax after hard work in the waters. A student of St. Antony’s High School, this shy rower was only recently drafted into the CRPF, and will be reporting for duty next week.

“My next big target is to win a medal in the next year’s Asian Games and then think about the Olympics. I owe everything to my coach sir and to the Federation officials for backing me up,” Ahmed signs off.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by V. V. Subrahmanyam / Hyderabad – October 01st, 2013

Mines officer from Bellary goes missing in Odisha

Amazing Feats, Business & Economy, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Science & Technology

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Sandur (Bellary dist):

Ibrahim Sharief, a resident of Yeshwantnagar in the taluk, who works as an assistant controller of mines with the Indian Bureau of Mines in Odisha, reportedly went missing on November 25.

Except his two-wheeler found near a private hospital, there have been no clue about his whereabouts, said the worried family members of Sharief. The 36-year-old officer, known for his uprightness, had left home for work in Bhubaneshwar, around 10 am.

When he didn’t return home for lunch, his wife Salma Begum called him on his cellphone which was switched off. Panicked, she enquired at the office where she was told that he had not come to work.

She informed her family members in Yeshwantnagar immediately and registered a complaint with the police.

During the investigation, the police found his two-wheeler abandoned in front of a hospital near his office.

His brother Subhan told Deccan Herald that even after a week since Ibrahim went ‘missing’, the family has received no information either about him or about the progress in the investigation.

He urged the Odisha government to direct the police to probe the matter at the earliest.

Ibrahim’s father Giddu Sab, with tears in his eyes, said that the last time he saw his son was when he had come home for Bakrid. He prayed for Ibrahim’s safety.

Sandur legislator E Tukaram said that he had discussed the issue with the Home minister and the DG&IGP of Karnataka, who are in touch with their counterparts in Odisha. The matter was raised in the ongoing winter session in Belgaum, he said.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Karnataka / Sandur (Bellary District) DHNS / Monday – December 02nd, 2013

Officer missing case: “Will send team to Odisha if needed”

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Karnataka  government was in touch with its Odisha  about an official of Indian Bureau of Mines hailing from the state who is reported missing for the last one week, Home Minister K J George said today.

“Government will send a team there (Odisha) if need arises,” George told reporters here, when asked about Assistant Controller of Mines 34-year old Ibrahim Sharif, who is reported missing since November 25 from Bhubaneshwar.

Hailing from Karnataka, Sharif has been staying with his family at Nigam Vihar in Phase-II of Kanan Vihar under Infocity police station area in Bhubaneshwar.

Sharif’s wife Salma Begum in her FIR had said he remained untraceable since he left for office in his scooter at 10 AM on November 25. His mobile was activated only for two seconds on November 26 and located a Allahabad at that time.

Suspecting abduction of her husband, Salma Begum appealed for his safe return.

Sharif, whose nature of work made him visit mines and undertake inspection for enforcement of rules of mineral conservation and development, reportedly last visited some mines in Barbil area of Keonjhar district in Odisha in September.

source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> PTI Stories > National> News / by Press Trust of India / Belgaum – December 02nd, 2013

Unani regimen offers hope to mishap victim

Amazing Feats, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Science & Technology

Imran Khan, a resident of Tumkur, had been bedridden for the best part of 12 years after nearly 200 kg of steel fell on his back when he was visiting a construction site.

The 28-year-old lost all hope of walking again till he found out about Ilaj bit Tadbeer (regimental therapy), a little-known system of unani medicine involving massage, cupping and leeching using herbs. Imran underwent 14 months of continuous treatment at the National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), which falls under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Now, he has started walking with support.

The story of Tousif Ahmed from BTM Layout is similar to Imran’s. Tousif injured his spine in an accident in Andhra Pradesh in January 2012 in which his uncle died.

“I was told by a private hospital that I would not walk again and would be bedridden for the rest of my life. But with intervention from NIUM, I am moving in a wheelchair and also walking with crutches,” he said.

Tousif has been receiving treatment at the Institute for the past four months. He is currently shooting videos of recovering patients at NIUM in order to make a short film.

“I had wanted to set up a call-centre after getting my BCA, but the accident crippled my dream. But as I can move again, I have set a target of five months to walk out of this hospital,” he said.

Dr D A Muzzaffar Bhat, resident medical officer of NIUM, said the centre was focusing on neuro-rehabilitation. This included attending to patients who suffered from stroke, myopathy, epilepsy, motor-neuron disease, Parkinson’s disease, hemiplegia and paraplegia. He said NIUM takes up cases referred from other hospitals like NIMHANS.

He referred to the successful treatment of Mohammed Farooq, who was admitted to Victoria Hospital after meeting with an accident. He was bedridden for eight months with no sensation in his lower-back. Farooq started treatment at NIUM in January and is now walking with the help of crutches.

“No surgeries are done here and our approach is to develop cells and strengthen nerves and muscles,” Dr Bhat said .

Options for Cerebral Palsy Aditya Kholi greets you with a smile and offers a chair to those who approach him and only when he tries to walk, do people notice a problem.

Aditya is a child who was born with cerebral palsy and could hardly move his legs. His father Mahesh Kohli, an IT professional, had quit his job in Dubai to research treatment options for Aditya, when a friend told him about Ilaj bit Tadbeer.

After five months of treatment, Aditya can now sit comfortably and also fold his legs and walk.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bangalore / by Mohammed Yacoob – Bangalore / November 18th, 2013