“Never compare your love story with those in the movies, because they are written by scriptwriters. Yours is written by God. ”     VBA's Positive News US: State wide GMO labelling initiatives still going strong Americans are increasingly in favour of more food labelling with an overwhelming per cent of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans in favour, according to the National Survey of Healthcare Consumers: Genetically Engineered Food published on Just Label It! Washington and New Mexico are just two of the 30 states that are gaining ground on their current initiative to mandate labelling. But, with most of the remaining states also behind the movement through proposed bills and campaigns, the anti-GMO movement is far from over.      Mexico wants US ties to focus on economy, education, not drugs Mexico must give greater priority to economic cooperation and education in relations with the United States rather than allowing the fight against organized crime to take centre stage, a senior Mexican official said on Monday. President Enrique Pena Nieto is keen to rewrite the script, which focuses on the negative image. Instead he prefers focusing his efforts on the economy, which has grown at a faster pace than the United States' in the last three years. Croatian micro-car maker hopes to electrify mass market Croatian engineering company Dok-Ing has announced plans to start serial production of its electric three-seat microcar. The company believes urban commuters will find the vehicle ideal for low-cost, environmentally-friendly motoring.  US: Private sector adds 198,000 jobs in February  US private employers added a larger-than-expected 198,000 jobs in February, bolstering hopes that hiring across the economy is improving, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday. 'It feels like underlying job growth continues to improve, and at the current pace, this should be enough to start bringing down unemployment,' said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. The jobless rate is currently at 7.9 per cent.      Video of the Day:

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Political + If Rahul Gandhi says no, who will be his Manmohan Singh?        There is a danger of reading too much into Rahul Gandhi’s statement that becoming prime minister is not his priority: In fact, Congress-watchers believe he will eventually be prevailed upon to take up the most important job in the country, should the situation arise. heft to Rahul’s statement of reluctance is recent family history. His great-grandfather, grandmother and father may all have been PMs, but his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi walked away from the job in 2004, nominating Manmohan Singh in her stead. This was appreciated as an act of renunciation but the resulting situation has been criticised: Opposition leader in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley, said on Wednesday “the lack of political authority with the Prime Minister has resulted in a leadership crisis”. But, whatever its deficiencies, the Sonia-Manmohan combine is set to complete two full terms. So, will Rahul follow his mother’s example? And if he does, who will be his Manmohan? If Manmohan bows out, going by the current pecking order in the Congress, at least four leaders could make it: P Chidambaram, AK Antony, Sheila Dikshit and Sushil Kumar Shinde. P Chidambaram: In 2004 he became finance minister after a period outside the Congress fold, which shows the trust he enjoys with the Gandhi family. He is one of the founder members of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. PC’s no-nonsense approach, coupled with the ability to deliver, makes him a strong candidate. However, he is not a mass leader and his uncompromising attitude may work against him. AK Antony: If his impeccable integrity and ‘Mr Clean’ image are his prime assets, proximity to the Gandhi family is an added advantage. He is not just the most trusted lieutenant of Sonia Gandhi but also a key figure in her son's camp. He surprised many by proposing Rahul's name as Congress vice-president at the Jaipur conclave. A mass leader, but Antony is often criticised for delaying decisions and not being articulate. Sheila Dikshit: If Sheila Dikshit retains Delhi at this year's state poll, it will be her fourth straight win and a mammoth achievement by any standards for a Congress CM. She is a darling of the middle class and urban voters, and shares a close affinity with Rahul. After his emotional speech at Jaipur, Dikshit kissed Rahul's  hands and hugged him several times. Diskhit is by no means a policy maven, though being a woman may work in her favour. Sushil Kumar Shinde: The Dalit leader from Maharashtra has worked his way up from the bottom of the ranks to form part of the trusted circle of Sonia and Rahul. He has already been a vice-president candidate, a governor, chief minister of Maharashtra and now, home minister.   Astrology Aries March 21 to April 19 Your savvy business instinct will be in high gear - particularly if you're engaged in a major deal or if you're on the hunt for an investor. Saturn and Pluto will line up in a rare and favorable angle to each other today, offering you the extra support to gain the help of a powerful figure in your industry. That person might also have the interest and funds to take one of your professional goals to a new level. Reach for it now.                                              Taurus April 20 to May 20 You're likely to cement a partnership with the potential to extend your reach globally. Although this will be a positive decision, at the same time you may be required to make a compromise that leaves you feeling as if you're no longer in the driver's seat. Do your best to remain focused on the bigger picture now - this concession will prove your loyalty and will elevate your respect in the eyes of those who matter.                                      Gemini May 21 to June 20 If there's a focus on health these days, you'll be in a position to make an empowering decision about any upcoming surgical procedure or change in your treatment protocol. Even if you're in good health, there's likely to be a highlight around health insurance plans or a health care provider. Now will be an ideal time to shop around for a better price on insurance if you pay out of pocket for your plan. You'll be pleased with what you find.                               Cancer June 21 to July 22  The power of love will be a strong theme and if you're in a relationship, it's likely that you and your partner will feel as if circumstances have drawn you closer together. You might, for example, be going through a trying time regarding a child. You might also have another obligation that has recently put a strain on your ability to enjoy time together as a couple. Whatever the case, this situation will not lead to you growing apart. Expect the opposite.                                                           Leo July 23 to Aug. 22  If you've been feeling extra stressed lately about a domestic responsibility that's weighed on you, today you might get relief in the form of outside help. If, for example, you are caring for an elderly relative, it's possible that the amount of work required is no longer doable on your own. You and your clan may reach a decision that allows you to hire a home health aide, nurse, or other caregiver to help give you a respite.                              BUSINESS+VE                                                                              India has all requirements to return to 8% growth: Montek       The country has all the requirements toreturn to a GDP growth rate of 8% in the coming years, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said, while highlighting that current account deficit is a big problem right now. "India has averaged 7.5% growth in the last 10 years. It should have done that for 15 years but it is possible to bring it back to the average performance of the last decade. The target for 2013-14 is 6.5-7% and then accelerate further. The country has all the requirements to return to 8%, even if it is later than expected," he told a gathering of students and academics at Oxford University. "A little over 5% is a slowing down but the whole world is experiencing a slowing of growth. It is a worry because we expect much more but it is not as big a disaster as the media makes it out to be. Growth is important but that growth has to be inclusive and sustainable," Ahluwalia said last evening. The country's leading economic strategist also stressed that the pace of poverty reduction in the country was within the target set by the government. "It is clear that the government knows how to get growth going but there is a perception that we lag behind on inclusiveness. It is something the government takes very seriously and latest data indicates that the pace of poverty reduction has increased. The extreme view that the rich are getting richer and the poor, poorer, is nonsense. There is a lot of good news in terms of the pattern of growth being more inclusive," he said. The former alumnus of the University of Oxford, who was invited by the Blavatnik School of Government to speak about 'India's Challenges Ahead', was in the UK on his way back from the G-20 Sherpas Meeting in Moscow. "The state of the world economy is a challenge. The focus of government policy is to re-assure foreign investors that India is wide open for business. India has the human resources in place and an expanding private sector. The only problem is the current account deficit. But the global financial system appears to be stabilising and the most important message is that India is a good bet for foreign investment and that message is getting across," he said.   HEALTH+VE                                                              UPA’s addition to health budget falls short of requirements     The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government’s ‘health for all’ slogan could remain just that as the addition in the budget for health in the next financial year is Rs.7,000 crore, which experts said falls far short of the amount needed to start making universal health coverage (UHC) a reality. Some critics say the inadequate funding is also a reflection of the government abdicating its responsibility in providing healthcare facilities, relinquishing the space to private providers that it will compensate through insurance programmes. The budgetary allocation for health is low because detailed implementation schemes weren’t submitted to the Planning Commission, deputy chairperson Montek Singh Ahluwalia said after the budget was announced on 28 February. “UHC is a 10-year objective,” Ahluwalia said. “Besides, proposals for schemes related to implementation of universal healthcare are yet to be received (from the health ministry).” The framework for the implementation of UHC was formulated by a high-level expert group (HLEG) for inclusion in the 12th Five-Year Plan that starts 1 April. UHC was floated as one of the cornerstones of the government’s inclusiveness agenda in a country where large sections of the population don’t have access to proper healthcare and just 1.85% of the gross domestic product is spent on the sector. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last year promised to spend at least 2.5% of GDP on the sector by the end of the 12th Plan. The report of the expert group said that nearly 80% of the population is dependent on private providers of healthcare in India. The lack of political ownership is emerging as a hurdle in the way of urgently needed health reforms, said the head of the expert group. “Universal health coverage has now been enshrined in the 12th Plan document as the key guiding principle of the National Health Mission (NHM),” said Srinath Reddy, chairman of the expert group. “It will not walk on its own. It now needs political ownership at the level of central and state governments.” After the right to education and employment in the previous Plan periods, reforms in public health has been categorized as a priority sector in the 12th Plan period that runs till March 2017. The reforms promised by the UPA government include free life-saving medicines at all government hospitals, the phased rollout of UHC during the plan period under the new unified NHM. The money will just not be enough, said Amit Sengupta, public health activist with Jan Swasthya Abhiyan. “There has been no separate allocation for the free drug policy. The drug policy alone was supposed to have an outlay of Rs.5,000 crore. There is a clear disjunct between the government’s Five-Year Plan and budgetary allocations. When you adjust the allocation with respect to inflation, the increase is barely 10% over the previous year.” Sengupta said. The budgetary allocation for the health sector in 2012-13 is Rs.37,330 crore. The unified health mission, an expanded version of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) that includes urban areas, has got Rs.21,239 crore of this. The allocation for urban areas is just Rs.0.89 crore. “The allocations are laughable. It has been 1.5 years since the HLEG document was submitted to the Planning Commission,” said an official close to the development.       Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22  Any creative writing project you may have in the works will finally begin to gel. Not only will you have a solid ability to outline, or otherwise create a framework around this piece, it's also possible that a mentor will help you brainstorm ways to get it out in the public once you've finished. This person may also be instrumental in offering valuable critique or another type of feedback. You'll be grateful for it.                                  Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 If you're considering any renovation or another type of major purchase for your home, this will be a decision that ultimately adds value to your property. The initial expense may feel like a drain, however you'll notice relatively quickly that it was well worth your investment. Also, if you're about to begin a structural renovation to your home, expect it to go along as budgeted, and without any surprise expenses.                               Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 You may notice that others take you more seriously these days. With Saturn in Scorpio, you are likely to possess an air of authority that commands more respect, although you will deliver this vibe in a subtle and non-threatening way. Today, pay close attention to any vital conversation, meeting, or negotiation you're involved in. If you don't have one on the docket, consider making a change in your schedule. You'll have a decided edge.                               Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 You may opt to spend time working on a talent you hope to monetize in the near future. If so, it's likely that you'll prefer to do this in solitude rather than in an open fashion. This won't be due to any insecurity about your ability, but rather this will be more about strategy. You'll prefer discretion as you create the foundation for a project or endeavor you believe will turn into a solid moneymaker.                                                Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Your sound judgment and personal magnetism will be instrumental in helping a group effort move forward today. If there's a need for investors or another type of support, your presence in front of a crowd will likely make the difference between acceptance and rejection. Not only will it be difficult for anyone to refuse your request, but you'll also have an air of authority that'll leave an organization convinced they want you as their ally.                              Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18  A pinnacle in your career is likely, thanks in part to the help of a potent figure in your industry who may prefer to remain anonymous. Regardless, any accolades you receive will be the direct result of your hard work to date and certainly not due to luck. Also, you can be sure others have noticed your dedication and perseverance as you strive to achieve greater recognition in your industry.                            Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20  If a pal challenges one of your beliefs, instead of automatically taking a defensive stance, you're likely to become reflective about the situation. In fact, your balanced approach in handling this matter will likely result in your friend taking pause to reconsider whether or not your conviction has greater merit than he or she initially thought. Don't be surprised if, by the end of the day, your friend becomes more likeminded and supportive of you.                                     Moral Story     SMS   “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.”         LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS   Good relationships are like trees They demand attention & care in the beginning but once they blossoms they provide U shade in all situations of life .     LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS      “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”            Teacher: Maria please point to America on the map. Maria: This is it. Teacher: Well done. Now class, who found America? Class: Maria did.

EDUCATION +VE CBSE examiners to lose more for errors             Errors in marking Board papers will now cost examiners more. In an attempt to check shoddy evaluation work, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to double the penalty for marking an answer book on the basis of a wrong question paper or marking scheme to Rs 100. In case the question numbers and answers are not tallied, or marked as "repeated" without basis, the fine will be Rs 20 per question. At centres outside India, the penalties will be Rs 200 per answer book and Rs 40 per question. Ever since photocopies of evaluated answer books were made available to candidates in 2012, questions have been raised on the reliability of the evaluation process in CBSE Boards. According to CBSE sources, following the move last year, the Board received many representations citing discrepancies in evaluation. The minutes of the examination committee's meeting show that examples of errors were cited for imposing higher penalties against erring examiners. The common errors are, not evaluating an answer book with the correct question paper and marking scheme, and instances of question numbers being marked as "repeated" when the question has been attempted only once. The members present in the meeting deliberated on the issues and, in order to discourage errors at the "spot evaluation centres", resolved that penalties be doubled with effect from the 2013 Boards. The issue, according to CBSE officials, has became a cause of concern as science students now get weightage for their Class XII Boards marks in the JEE (main) merit list. Moreover, only the top 1.5 lakh candidates in the JEE (main) merit list, who also figure in the top 20 percentile in their respective Board exam results, will be eligible for the JEE (advanced), which is the entrance test for IITs. Any small error could affect the prospects of a candidate. "The increase in the penalty is aimed at an overall improvement of the evaluation process and making it more reliable. This is a continuous process," said an official.  SPORTS +VE FA Cup becomes priority for wounded Manchester United         Manchester United will aim to vent their feelings of injustice on holders Chelsea in the FA Cup this weekend after a controversial Champions League exit against Real Madrid on Tuesday torched their hopes of a treble. Alex Ferguson's side have concentrated their firepower on bigger prizes since last lifting the FA Cup for a record 11th time in 2004 when they beat Millwall. But knocking out the club who have won the FA Cup four times in the last six seasons - including the 2007 final when Chelsea beat United in the first final at the re-built Wembley Stadium - would be some consolation. The clash at Old Trafford is the standout match of the quarterfinals which also features the all-Premier League tie between Everton and Wigan Athletic. Manchester City, the 2011 winners, face 1912 winners Barnsley of the Championship and in an all-Championship tie Millwall meet Blackburn Rovers, who knocked out Arsenal in the last round. "We've still got an FA Cup tie and we're still in a commanding position in the league. So we'll get over it, we'll bounce back," United assistant manager Mike Phelan told the club's website after United's 2-1 home defeat by Real Madrid in which Nani was controversially sent off. "We've had disappointments before and we'll get over this one. We'll come in (to training) and kick on. "The players will rally round, the staff will rally round and we'll be Manchester United right the way through until the end of May." DIFFERENT EMPHASIS Chelsea perhaps have a different emphasis with finishing in the top four of the Premier League and ensuring Champions League qualification the priority although a Cup quarterfinal at Old Trafford will focus minds. Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez caused a storm last week when he confirmed he was leaving in May and took a swipe at the board and the club's fans who continue to boo him with the Londoners sitting a perilous fourth in the Premier League table. However, the Spaniard will relish trying to get one over Ferguson, who he often locked horns with during his time at Liverpool. Benitez only faced Ferguson once in the FA Cup, masterminding a 1-0 fifth-round victory in 2006 when Liverpool went on to lift the trophy. Considering they trail United by 12 points in the title race, champions Manchester City's best hope of salvaging silverware from a disappointing season is the FA Cup and a home game against Barnsley should represent a comfortable route into the semi-finals. BARNSLEY MYSTERY City midfielder Javi Garcia still believes they can overhaul United but for now the priority is avoiding any shocks against Barnsley, who are a mystery to the Spaniard. "We are only thinking of our FA Cup tie with Barnsley," he said. "I know nothing about them if I'm totally honest, but this week the boss and his backroom staff will give us the run-down on how they play. "We certainly don't expect anything less than a tough 90 minutes." Barnsley, who played a competition record 12 matches when they lifted the Cup for the only time in their history 101 years ago, last made an impact in the competition when they lost to Cardiff City in the 2008 semi-finals having beaten Liverpool and Chelsea along the way. They are managed by David Flitcroft, brother of former City player Garry, and David said the south Yorkshire club, who are in danger of sliding into the third division, have taken inspiration from fourth tier Bradford City's run to the Capital One (League) Cup final.   "I have been inspired by Bradford and I am trying to make new heroes at this club," he told the BBC. Everton still have painful memories of a semi-final defeat by Liverpool at Wembley last season, although defender Seamus Coleman said that setback has provided the perfect motivation against a Wigan side preoccupied with their annual battle to stay among the Premier League elite. "Hopefully we can get past Wigan on Saturday to get back there (to Wembley) for the fans and make it a good year," he told Everton's website. "But we have to be professional about it. "Anything can happen in the cups - look at Bradford in the League Cup knocking big teams out." Wigan have reached the quarterfinals for the first time, and their owner Dave Whelan would like nothing better than seeing his side at Wembley, where, he says, he has unfinished business. Whelan broke his leg in the 1960 final playing for Blackburn against Wolverhampton Wanderers who went on to win the cup 3-0. Whelan told Sky TV: "It still brings a tear to my eye. You never get over something like that, it was a sad day for me and for Blackburn and I would like nothing better to go back and win the cup with Wigan now." Blackburn manager Michael Appleton has enjoyed a remarkable journey to the quarterfinals.     Mere Dad Ki Maruti Mere Dad Ki Maruti  Movie Name :   Mere Dad Ki Maruti   Release Date :   15 March 2013 Genre :  Comedy, Drama Producer : Ashish Patil Director :   Ashima Chibber Music Director :  Sachin Gupta Cast : Saqib Saleem, Rhea Chakraborty, Ram Kapoor, Prabal Panjabi, Ravi Kishan.   Synopsis: Y-Films are ready with their latest release Mere Dad Ki Maruti, which stars Saqib Saleem and Rhea Chakraborthy, with Ram Kapoor as the Dad. It looks to be a fun caper during the wedding season in Chandigarh where the Maruti goes missing and it is up to Saleem to get it back. The album is expected to be the baap of all music albums, with Sachin Gupta at the helm and Panjabi MC making a guest appearance with his song ‘Haay’. The album is unabashedly entertaining and there’s not a dull moment throughout these tracks. Sachin Gupta has created an album that works with the young-theme and managed to do something new with the stock Bhangra numbers that we often here. I was immediately excited from the initial trailer to hear the full, Punjabiyan Di Battery, and it’s a funky track that launches you on the dance floor from the opening tumbhi strands. Honey Singh chimes in with his safer rap verses, and then the real star of the show emerges – Mika. This is a much better song where Mika can show off his vocal prowess and some of the usual swagger. It’s a real feat to have Singh and Mika on the same track and they don’t sound like they are trying to outdo each other too much. The arrangements are fabulous, and the tempo keeps the party going right until the bridge where it speeds up. Kumaar’s lyrics are quirky and celebrate all that Punjabi spirit which is complemented by Mika and Honey Singh’s vocals. Keep this on your most played list.       the names of all continents both start and end with the same letter. " INSPIRING STORY "   The Smell of Rain    A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the Doctor walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. Still groggy from surgery, her husband David held her hand as they braced themselves for the latest news. That afternoon of March 10,1991, complications had forced Diana, only 24 weeks pregnant, to Danae Lu Blessing. At 12 inches long and weighing only one pound and nine ounces, they already knew she was perilously premature. Still, the doctor’s soft words dropped like bombs. I don’t think she’s going to make it, he said, as kindly as he could. “There’s only a 10 percent chance she will live through the night, and even then, if by some slim chance she does make it, her future could be a very cruel one.” Numb with disbelief, David and Diana listened as the doctor described the devastating problems Danae would likely face if she survived. She would never walk, she would never talk, she would probably be blind, and she would certainly be prone to other catastrophic conditions from cerebral palsy to complete mental retardation, and on and on. “No! No!” was all Diana could say. She and David, with their 5-year-old son Dustin, had long dreamed of the day they would have a daughter to become a family of four. Now, within a matter of hours, that dream was slipping away. Through the dark hours of morning as Danae held onto life by the thinnest thread, Diana slipped in and out of sleep, growing more and more determined that their tiny daughter would live, and live to be a healthy, happy young girl. But David, fully awake and listening to additional dire details of their daughter’s chances of ever leaving the hospital alive, much less healthy, knew he must confront his wife with the inevitable. David walked in and said that we needed to talk about making funeral arrangements. Diana remembers, ‘I felt so bad for him because he was doing everything, trying to include me in what was going on, but I just wouldn’t listen, I couldn’t listen. I As if willed to live by Diana’s determination, Danae clung to life hour after hour, with the help of every medical machine and marvel her miniature body could endure. But as those first days passed, a new agony set in for David and Diana. Because Danae’s under-developed nervous system was essentially raw, the lightest kiss or caress only intensified her discomfort, so they couldn’t even cradle their tiny baby girl against their chests to offer the strength of their love. All they could do, as Danae struggled alone beneath the ultraviolet light in the tangle of tubes and wires, was to pray that God would stay close to their precious little girl. There was never a moment when Danae suddenly grew stronger. But as the weeks went by, she did slowly gain an ounce of weight here and an ounce of strength there. At last, when Danae turned two months old, her parents were able to hold her in their arms for the very first time. And two months later-though doctors continued to gently but grimly warn that her chances of surviving, much less living any kind of normal life, were next to zero. Danae went home from the hospital, just as her mother had predicted. Today, five years later, Danae is a petite but feisty young girl with glittering gray eyes and an unquenchable zest for life. She shows no signs, what so ever, of any mental or physical impairment. Simply, she is everything a little girl can be and more-but that happy ending is far from the end of her story. One blistering afternoon in the summer of 1996 near her home in Irving, Texas, Danae was sitting in her mother’s lap in the bleachers of a local ballpark where her brother Dustin’s baseball team was practicing. Hugging her arms across her chest, Danae asked, “Do you smell that?” Smelling the air and detecting the approach of a thunderstorm, Diana replied, “Yes, it smells like rain.” Danae closed her eyes and again asked, “Do you smell that?” Once again, her mother replied, “Yes, I think we’re about to get wet, it smells like rain. Still caught in the moment, Danae shook her head, patted her thin shoulders with her small hands and loudly announced, “No, it smells like Him. It smells like God when you lay your head on His chest.” Tears blurred Diana’s eyes as Danae then happily hopped down to play with the other children. Before the rains came, her daughter’s words confirmed what Diana and all the members of the extended Blessing family had known, at least in their hearts, all along. During those long days and nights of her first two months of her life, when her nerves were too sensitive for them to touch her, God was holding Danae on His chest and it is His loving scent that she remembers so well.

“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs…. One step at a time. ”