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“ Whatever may be our condition in life, it is better to lay hold of its advantages than to count its evils.”
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Markets hopeful over German court ruling
Markets rallied Tuesday amid growing confidence that a top German court will rule favourably on Europe's bailout fund. In Europe, Germany's DAX and France's CAC-40 both rose. Earlier in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed higher. US stocks were performing relatively strongly.
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Pilots get first taste of new Berlin airport
Aircraft makers and airline pilots are getting their first taste of Berlin's new airport a year before the much-delayed project on the outskirts of the German capital is due to open. Exhibitors at the ILA Berlin Air Show have been granted special permission to use one runway of the new Willy Brandt airport, whose scheduled opening is 27 October 2013. Organizers expect more-than 200,000 visitors to come to the world's longest-running air show.
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Canada August housing starts surge unexpectedly: CMHC
Canadian housing starts surged unexpectedly in August as a few large multi-unit projects in Toronto, presold in late 2010 and early 2011, broke ground, data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of housing starts was well above the average forecast of analysts in a Reuters poll.
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Kenyan shares rise to a 14-month high, shilling stable
Kenyan shares rose 1.1 per cent to a 14-month high on Tuesday with investors chasing higher returns in the equity market as yields on government securities fall, while the shilling was stable. Foreign buying of Kenyan blue chips drove the benchmark NSE-20 Share index up to 3,903.72 points, a level last seen on 7 July 2011. Year to date, the main index has gained 22 per cent.
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World Round-Up
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Aseem Trivedi accepts bail, to be released
Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, in custody on sedition charges, agreed to accept bail late on Tuesday night after Maharashtra Home Minster R.R. Patil’s assurance that he would examine the case against him, and also respecting the views of the Bombay High Court, according to a statement by India Against Corruption (IAC) spokesperson Preeti Sharma Menon.
Mr. Trivedi will be released from the Arthur Road Jail on Wednesday.
Earlier, he had refused to accept bail granted by the High Court till the charges of sedition were dropped.
A Division Bench of Chief Justice Mohit Shah and Justice N.M. Jamdar passed the interim order on a public interest litigation petition.
“In the facts and circumstances of the case, by this ad-interim order, we direct that Mr. Aseem Trivedi be released on bail on his executing a personal bond for a sum of Rs. 5,000,” the order said.
The plea sought Mr. Trivedi’s unconditional release and the quashing of the charge of sedition as “unjustified.”
It also called upon the court to declare his arrest and detention “illegal and bad in law.”
The court will hear arguments on the plea on Friday. Additional Public Prosecutor Poornima Kantharia told the court that she awaited instructions from the police and the State.
However, the officials concerned were in a meeting with the Chief Minister. She argued that Mr. Trivedi had the option of moving bail in the magistrate court, which he refused to exercise.
However, even as it posted the matter to Friday, the court passed the interim order of release.
Kejriwal warns of agitation
Earlier in the day, IAC member Arvind Kejriwal warned of an agitation before the Arthur Road jail, if the charge of sedition was not dropped by Friday.
Mr. Kejriwal met the Kanpur-based cartoonist in the jail on Tuesday morning along with other members of IAC.
“[By] Friday, the charge of sedition against him should be dropped. Else, we will sit right here outside the jail itself in protest. It is the MPs who disrespect the national emblems by indulging in corruption. It is they who should be booked for sedition,” Mr. Kejriwal said after meeting the cartoonist.
Mr. Trivedi’s friend Alok Dixit, who went inside the prison with Mr. Kejriwal, said the cartoonist stood firm on his stand.
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Astrology
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Aries March 21 to April 19
This warmly creative time may find you lost in your imagination. You may feel especially expressive as Venus sends her pleasant vibe your way. This may provide you an opportunity to experiment with new mediums and textures. You may also find yourself drawn to amusing and thought-provoking discussions about philosophy and spirituality. Answers to questions you have been seeking for some time may finally come to light. The drive for the truth may compel you to that end.
Taurus April 20 to May 20
There likely will be activity surrounding your home. You may be considering redecorating or buying new furniture. Productive discussions with your partner may lead you to a joint decision that brings your best qualities to the decision. Of course, if you don't agree, this would be a good time to work out a compromise. You may even find that you would do better if you got other opinions from other family members.
Gemini May 21 to June 20
 Your wit may be on full display as Venus urges you in the most pleasant manner. Your friends may marvel at how easily difficult concepts become part of your dialogue. You have quite a knack for gleaning the best of whatever comes your way. You may also decide to get yourself moving in a new exercise routine. Moving your body may feel like the right outlet.
Cancer June 21 to July 22
This may be an excellent time for reviewing your financial prospects. You may research investment options that are a bit unusual or maybe a little more aggressive than your normal pattern. If you can take the time to get your research in order, you may be pleasantly surprised by your choices in a few months. Creative financial plans may have some appeal to you, especially if you have had different results in the past.
Leo July 23 to Aug. 22
 You may feel quite bold and confident as you take charge of a family matter. You might convince your siblings that a creative idea would work well for your home. You should have no trouble convincing others of your plans and priorities as well. Your charm likely will win over everyone. You should have no problem convincing anyone of your ideas.
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High demand puts Dost ramp-up on fast-track
Ashok Leyland is progressively ramping up production of Dost, the light commercial vehicle it launched a year ago in association with Nissan, as the customer response has been very encouraging, and there is a need to take the LCV to more States across the country.
From September 2011 to last month, 20,479 units of Dost were sold, and in the eight States where it is available, the LCV is the market leader reinforcing the decision of the manufacturer to become a segment-splitter.
“We have been fortunate that we have hit the bull’s eye,” Ashok Leyland Vice-Chairman V. Sumantran said about the decision of the company to be in the 2-3.5 tonne segment.
The rate of growth in the sub-1 tonne LCV market, which was impressive when the decision on foray into LCV was being taken, has flattened, and the class above that is taking over.
“We wanted to set standards… power steering and air-conditioning provided a new experience in LCVs,” explained Dr. Sumantran, who is also Chairman of Nissan Ashok Leyland Powertrain Ltd.
Ashok Leyland’s Executive Director-LCV Nitin Seth said from 200 vehicles a month at the time of launch, the production of Dost had increased to 2,800. The ramp-up, at the Ashok Leyland plant in Hosur, is expected to attain the capacity of 55,000 in the second year.
As Dost drives into new markets – Madhya Pradesh, National Capital Region and Uttar Pradesh in the next stage, the number of customer touch-points would nearly double from the present 45.
The senior executives were addressing a press meet here on Tuesday to announce the launch of a limited 1 anniversary edition of Dost.
The special edition, with some specially-designed accessories such as bull bars, fuel tank guards, LED lights and arm rests, according to Mr. Seth, would be available for two months in the eight States. It has been priced at Rs.4.78 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai), about Rs.57, 000 more than the price of the existing model.
Dr. Sumantran said though the deceleration of the economy and declining freight rates were a cause of concern, the LCV segment was better insulated against such downtrend as the rural economy remained strong.
The joint venture, he added, was setting up a plant at Pillaipakkam, near Sriperumbudur, and it would be ready in two and a half years.
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7 Steps towards a healthier heart
All it takes is to ensure that every bite you take delivers a powerful dose of phytonutrients to prevent heart disease. It's an important ingredient to prevent cell damage and repair it.
Here's a list of heart healthy foods, which should be included in our diet on a regular basis.
Flaxseeds (ground)
Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids; fibre, phytoestrogens, flaxseed come in two forms — brown and yellow. Nutty in flavour, ground flaxseed can be sprinkled on your salad, morning cereal, muffins or had plain.
Oatmeal
Most commonly had in porridge form, a bowl of oatmeal is armed with nutrients Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, folate, niacin, calcium, soluble fibre. If porridge is not your scene, you can still get your share of nutrients in cookie made of oatmeal-n-raisin.
Nuts
If you are the kind that cannot resist in any form, then you are on the right track. Nuts like almonds and walnuts provide nutrients like plant omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, fibre, mono and polyunsaturated fats, and phytosterols. Best had when mixed with a bowl of fruit salad, yogurt, cookies or spiced milk.
Red wine
Believe it or not, but a glass of red wine is no reason to whine when it comes to keeping you and your heart upbeat. Catechins and reservatrol (flavonoids) in it improves the cholesterol.
T-factor
Don't write off canned goodies, some like tuna and tofu bring a novelty to your dining, but also provide nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, folate, niacin. Grilled, stir-fried or mixed with salad, tuna and tofu make sure you don't go low on Omega-3 fatty acids, folate, niacin, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Crunchy veggies
Shredded carrots and broccoli perk up any dish, soup or salad, and give us alpha-carotene (a carotenoid), fibre, potassium, calcium, Vitamin C and E.
Spinach
Most of us swear by this bunch of green leaves. Versatile, it is used in salads, soups, spicy dishes, sandwiches, and is rich in lutein (a carotenoid), B-complex vitamins, folate, magnesium, potassium, calcium, fibre.
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Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22
You might eagerly wrap up projects that have lingered for some time. One of your assignments might have begun to wind down. You may welcome the relief, as the end game may soon be clearly in view. Endings usually portend a new beginning, so that may have a certain appeal to you as well. You may decide to search for your next move. Your horizon likely will be cloudless.
Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22
You may find that things get rather animated when you gather with friends or business associates. This pleasant alignment may find you enjoying a group lunch or a project-planning breakfast. You likely will make great progress, and financial affairs will be sorted out through the process. You may need to locate an alternate form of income to help get your plans off the ground, so be prepared to work as a team and get the job done right.
Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21
 This should be a good day for setting goals and checking items off your to-do list at work. Things may flow particularly smoothly, and you might even get help from an unlikely ally during the process. You may have strong points to make and will be unafraid to express them in work arenas. As a result, you may garner positive feedback from co-workers and supervisors as they witness your great business acumen.
Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21
You may secretly chuckle at the good fortune and easy planning your latest trip provided. You might have received an upgrade. As an adventurer, you love the excitement of new experiences. In fact, you might find that you enjoy ending your trips as much as you enjoy beginning them. A certain satisfaction may crop up as you wind things down, only to crank them up again. In general, though, you may find all travel connections and plans fall into place.
Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19
 You may cope with large organizations such as universities or insurance companies. In general, large hierarchies tend to be complex and unwieldy, but you have the persistence and tenacity to see the routine through to a successful ending. You may find yourself working with others to find solutions. This may be a time when business friends come in handy, especially when dealing with big establishments. This may prove to be quite revealing.
Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18
 You may spend considerable time in a conversation regarding how work and a personal relationship blend. You may discuss scheduling and how to make adjustments so that all parties come out on top. Your partner might come through with an idea that serves you well at work. You may want to find a happy solution that satisfies both of these significant areas of your life. You might bring your partner to work and that may put you in a new light.
Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20
Consider donating your time to a charity or other altruistic project. These types of opportunities may provide you with a sense of satisfaction that may be hard to top. Giving may actually feel like a cure for the blues. Adventure and learning may also brighten your sense of self. All acts of giving or compassion may shift your view. They serve a good purpose.
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Moral Story
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SMS
“Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.”
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
"Distance is to love like wind is to fire...it extinguishes the small and kindles the great!!
LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS
“Leaders aren’t born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.”
One woman told another : "My neighbour is always speaking ill of her husband,
but look at me, my husband is foolish, lazy and a coward;
but have I ever said anything bad about him?"
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Allahabad HC tells UP govt to publish advt for appointment of teachers
ALLAHABAD: Taking a serious note of "acute shortage of qualified teachers" in primary schools across Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad high court on Tuesday directed the state government to publish an advertisement for appointment of the same without any further delay.
The order was passed by Justice Arun Tandon on a writ petition filed by one Shiv Prakash Kushwaha who had alleged that appointment of teachers in Parishadiya Vidyalayas (primary schools) has been withheld for long.
As per the "Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, it has become mandatory for the state government to ensure that the requisite number of qualified teachers are appointed in all institutions," the petitioner said.
The petitioner's submission was disputed by the state's Additional Advocate General C B Yadav who said recruitment was held in 2004, 2007 and 2008.
However, the court observed "it is not in dispute that there is acute shortage of qualified teachers in Parishidiya Vidyalayas as on date, it is but natural that education shall suffer."
"The court feels it just and proper to insist upon the state government to publish an advertisement for appointment of qualified teachers in Parishidiya Vidyalayas without any further delay," the Judge said.
The court fixed September 27 as the next date of hearing.
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Volleyballer Arunima Sinha who lost leg climbs 21,000ft
JAMSHEDPUR: A national-level volleyball player who lost her left leg after being thrown out of a moving train in Bareilly in April last year doesn't appear to have lost her spirit and determination. Arunima Sinha has scaled Chamser Kangri mountain in Ladakh, becoming an inspiration for differently-abled sportspeople.
The 24-year-old climbed 21,110 feet with three other teammates on September 3 after training for months with Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to conquer Mt Everest.
"Incessant rain, snowfall and poor light prevented me from climbing another 600ft to reach the peak of Chamser Kangri but I successfully scaled 21,110ft which no other disabled woman has climbed so far in history," said Arunima speaking over phone from Lucknow on her way to Jamshedpur on Tuesday.
Bachendri Pal said she was awed by Arunima's passion and perseverance. "She is a spirited girl and I am sure if she continues in this manner, she will soon climb Mt Everest," said Pal who accompanied Arunima to the base camp on her expedition to Kangri peak.
"I have not come across any person, particularly a woman, who has scaled 21,000ft with artificial limbs," said Pal, the chief of Tata Steel Adventure Foundation, (TSAF).
Arunima was pushed out of the general compartment of a moving Padmawati Express for resisting a chain-snatching attempt by some hoodlums, while travelling from Lucknow to Delhi on April 12, 2011. She was hit by a passing train and was seriously injured. She was hospitalized with serious leg and pelvic injuries and in a bid to save her life, doctors had to amputate her left leg below the knee. Arunima joined the TSAF-run training camp in Uttarkashi early this year. .
"My ultimate aim is to scale Mt Everest and I will do it one day. I look forward to the guidance of 'madam' for my dream expedition," said Arunima who did her basic course in mountaineering from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi.
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Barfi!
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Barfi!
Movie Name : Barfi!
Release Date : 14 September 2012
Genre : romantic,Comedy
Producer : Ronnie Screwvala,Siddharth Roy Kapoor
Director : Anurag Basu
Music Director : Pritam
Cast : Ranbir Kapoor,Priyanka Chopra,Ileana D'Cruz,Rupa Ganguly
Synopsis:
His parents named him Murphy, but everyone calls him Barfi! Always ready with a prank up his sleeve, he's quite the charmer, especially with the ladies! In Darjeeling, Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor) is the talk of the town. Even though he can neither speak nor listen!
His bitter-sweet relationship with two beautiful young ladies, Shruti (Ileana D'cruz) and Jhilmil (Priyanka Chopra) sets in motion a chain of events that will turn his life upside down!
A heart-warming tale of selfless love and about finding happiness in the smallest things in life; that tells you no matter how tough your life may be, "Don't Worry. Be Barfi!"
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the names of all continents both start and end with the same letter.
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" INSPIRING STORY "
Great people are always humble
Lord Raama, the paramaathma, was ofcourse the greatest warrior ever. Lord Krishna in Bhagavadgita remarks “I am Raama among warriors”. He learnt all the Shastras and unparalled Dhanurvidya under the guidance of the great Vasishtha. He was also given super-human powers like bala, ati bala by the great Vishwamithra, the Rishi of Gayathri manthra. Vishwamithra maharshi also taught him all the secret astras that ever existed, which only he in this whole universe knew (he originally learnt it from Lord Shiva). In addition to these, Agasthya mahamuni gave him many additional powers.A few glimpses of Lord Raama’s valour:
With one arrow Raama kills taataki, the mighty raakshasi.
With two simultaneous arrows he kills subaahu and throws Maaricha seven seas away.
Effortlessly lifts the Shiva dhanush, which was pulled to the court by around 50000 well built people.
Raama kills Khara, Dhushana, their 1000 brothers and their army in 14 minutes single handed.
Despite being such a great warrior, he never displayed in strength on his own to show others. The anger on the samudra stands as a good example for this quality of Raama:
Raavana gives 30 days time to sita maata to decide if she will marry him, else will kill her. Bharata took word from Raama saying that if he does’nt return on the next moment of 14 yrs of aranyavaas, then he will sacrifice himself. Raama and his army reaches the shores of ocean with barely 30 days in hand. They have to cross the ocean, defeat Ravana & his army, take sita back to ayodhya in around 30 days time. With such a press for time and given the strength of Raama, Lakshmana suggests Raama not to spend time asking ocean God for way, but to order him.
What Raama does is unbelievable. Though he had the strength and power to control the ocean God, he did not do it. He did penance on the shores of the ocean for 3 long days to give them a way. Finally after 3 days Raama gets angry on the ocean and to make remember his duty, aims an astra at him and immediately ocean God appears and suggests a way of crossing him…
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“Like a ghostly roll of drums remorselessly beat the measure of life.”
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