ICAI CA-CPT Results 2011 – 2012 for Nov-Dec Batch Declared

ICAI CA-CPT Results 2011 – 2012 for Nov-Dec Batch | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | Common Proficiency Test | Merit List Download

New Delhi, January 18: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India today released results of CA-CPT 2011 – 2012 November-December batch exam results.

CA-CPT  results and merit list is currently available for download at ICAI results website, the official results website of CA-CPT test.

To get the CA-CPT 2011 – 2012 results, candidates need to enter their 6 digit Roll Number on the given box.

CA-CPT Results, the common proficiency test is a primary step to get in to CA profession.

The statutory body of CA profession ICAI will conduct the CA-CPT test twice every year.

Candidates can Download CA-CPT Results 2011-2012 and Merit List from here.

Facebook, Google other Social Media sites faces heat in India

Facebook, Google other Social Media sites faces heat in India

New Delhi, January 14: Despite citizen and right activists cry over the government plans to tighten the social media content publishing norms, the Department of Information Technology has given its approval to take up criminal prosecution against any internet compnay that violates the rules.

This means, social media network sites like Facebook, Google+, You Tube, Orkut or any other site similar to this category have to be very carefully, before allowing any contet, that would be objectionable to the Indian civil society. So far, these website have no bar on publishing any kind of content on its social platforms.

Facebook has become popular in recent times in India also, particularly during the Anna Hazare’s Jan Lokpal movement, as it created ripples on cyber world by garnering huge support for fight against corruption.

However, recent cases related individuals on falsely posting morphed photo’s, objectionable content which was abusive have drawn attention of the government. Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal went a step ahead and warned the social media, to be careful about their activity while allowing the content in to the website.

The Facebook and other social media argument is that, it is impossible to control a billion minds through their technology and keeping it open to the users is the only democratic way to handle it.

According to DITs latest order, at least 21 Internet firms including Facebook operating in Social media may have to face the legal charges based on the complaints lodged against them in a Delhi Court. Delhi Court recently ordered all these firms to check their content advised them to take corrective steps as soon as possible. The Facebook case is set to be for next hearing on 13th March 2012.

APTET Key | Initial Key expected today

APTET Key | Initial Key expected today | Final Key on 17th January | APTET Primary Key | APTET Exam Answers Key | APTET 2012 Key

Hyderabad, January 12: APTET – Andhra Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test initial or primary key for January 2012 exam is expected today by APTET office. According to the officials, the first primary key will be released on aptet.cgg.gov.in website.

Based on the APTET initial key, candidates can submit their objections, can bring in the errors if any and refer the same to APTET office.

APTET office will evaluate the feedback received from the candidates and finalise the APTET Final Key, most likely by 17th January 2012.

APTET test was held on 8th January, which was second in the state. Earlier, the first APTET exam was held in the month of July 2011.

Andhra Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test is mandatory test for graduate teachers as part of the national policy formulated by Ministry of HRD.

For APTET related updates and information try here.

Free Wi-Fi access for Google+, You Tube users at O-Zone hotspots

Free Wi-Fi access for Google+, You Tube users at O-Zone hotspots

Mumbai, January 10: Wi-Fi internet service provider O-Zone Networks and search engine major Google join hands to offer Wi-Fi services at free of cost to Google+ and You Tube users across the O-Zone hot spots.
“As part of the deal, all Google+ users will get free and unlimited access to Google+ on the Wi-Fi network at all O-Zone hotspots across the country,” the compnay said in press release today.

This joint marketing program is aimed at encouraging mobile internet usage, and get consumer experiences of Google+ and YouTube on their portable devices while away from work and home, the compnay said.
As per the deal, users will be able to surf YouTube to watch exclusive movie clips and promotions for 10 minutes each week at no charge.
This first-of-its­-kind offer will go live this weekend and will be available for 3 months pan-India initially at all O-Zone Wi-Fi hotspots.

Eros International Presents Biggest Magical Adventure Film from India – DRONA

Marking the dawn of a new era in Indian filmmaking that truly reflects its progressive nature in the new millennium, the wait is finally over as Drona  – an  Eros Pictures co-production and 2008’s biggest budget Indian epic – unleashes itself in cinemas across the UK and worldwide on 2nd October 2008.

Mumbai, 4th September 2008:Eros International stands at the forefront of pioneering content production in India and Drona heralds the first film of its kind, combining state-of-the-art special effects with an engaging magical adventure, which will indulge audiences with a rollercoaster ride of entertainment never experienced before in Indian cinema.
Drona sets a new benchmark for Indian cinema and will present to international audiences a fascinating Indian hybrid of Harry Potter and Indiana Jones. Directed by Goldie Behl and produced by Sunil Lulla and Shristi Arya, Drona features Indian film superstars, Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra as they have never before been seen on screen. With a dramatic departure from the personas they have portrayed in any of their previous films, Drona recreates the stars in a ‘look’ that cinemagoers will be seeing for the first time in Indian cinema. The film also sets a precedent with regard to breathtaking location filming, leading Indian cinema into new territories as far afield as Namibia, Czech Republic and Prague.
Drona also celebrates India’s foray into the celluloid realm of visual effects and the first collaboration between two respective heavyweights in the global film industry: Eros International – the leading integrated company within the India media and entertainment sector; and Charles Darby – the international pioneer of cinematic special effects, whose credits include ‘Titanic’, ‘The Matrix’, ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’, ‘The Fifth Element’ and ‘Minority Report’, who together formed EYEQUBE Studios, India’s first company that is built from the ground-up for film effects supported by world-class training from renowned international experts in the field.
Commenting on the release of Drona, Mr. Sunil Lulla, President of Eros International, India says, “Eros International is immensely proud to release a film of Drona’s calibre to a worldwide audience and one that has given Eros the opportunity to further push the filmic boundaries of Indian cinema and explore new territories with our unparalleled collective imagination. Drona is one of the biggest budget films to emerge from India and unequivocally the technical best. With this film, we have once again taken the decision to plunge into ever deeper creative depths and to treat our audiences to innovative and original film content.”
Inspired by the rich tapestry of Indian mythology and translated to the modern day, Drona is a compelling tale of one man’s spectacular journey through the labyrinth of mystic myths and legendary legacies. The lead protagonist, ‘Drona’ (Abhishek Bachchan), takes a voyage that forces him to confront his fears and to become the hero he was destined to be. The forces of good and evil clash in this breathtaking fantasy adventure that will beckon audiences into a universe where mythic heroes challenge the powers of darkness.   
Drona releases in the UK and worldwide on 2nd October 2008.

Summary of Moody's Report on Asian Economy and growth

Exclusive of regional derivatives transactions, 1H08 estimated issuance in Asia (ex-Japan and Australia) increased to USD29.3 billion from USD27.9 billion in 1H07. The activity was driven mostly by:

? South Korea, which represented 60% of regional issuance and grew moderately by 3%. Domestic activity was stable. Cross-currency swap conditions have been favorable to the cross-border market which was more active than last year.

? India, which came in second with 30% of regional issuance. Issuance of single corporate loan CLO was up sharply, while issuance for ABS decreased slightly.

? China, which saw a second round of pilot securitizations by financial institutions; four transactions closed domestically, or 8% of regional issuance.

? Malaysia, which saw some activity as well as the closing of two public transactions, including a RM1.0 billion (USD306 million) Sukuk Ijarah transaction backed by four properties. But Cagamas, typically a significant issuer, was absent and issuance decreased.

However, 1H08 was quiet in several jurisdictions:

? Taiwan, in which only one CBO closed, in a very quiet market.

? Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Indonesia, which saw no public activity.

Asian cross-border issuance – excluding regional derivatives transactions –totalled USD2.8 billion and accounted for 9.7% of 1H08 cross-border and domestic issuance. All the off-shore transactions closed in Korea.  The regional derivatives market was quiet, except for balance-sheet transactions. Repackaged deals were done mostly privately.

Sun Pharmaceutical Extends Tender Offer for Taro

Mumbai, India: September 4, 2008: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUN PHARMA, BSE: 524715) today announced its subsidiary, Alkaloida Chemical Company Exclusive Group Ltd. (Alkaloida), has extended the Expiration Date of the Tender Offer for the purchase of all outstanding Ordinary Shares of Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Taro).  The Offer will now expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, October 3, 2008, unless further extended or earlier terminated.  The Tender Offer was extended to comply with an order issued by the Supreme Court of Israel temporarily prohibiting the closing of the Offer until the Supreme Court issues a decision on the appeal of the litigation commenced against Alkaloida and its affiliates by Taro and certain of its directors regarding the applicability of the special tender offer rules under the Israeli Companies Law to the Offer.  The Tel-Aviv District Court had previously ruled in favor of Sun Pharma that a special tender offer was not required.

The Supreme Court’s order states that the appeal will be heard no later than December 15, 2008, but no briefing schedule has yet been set.  If the temporary order remains in effect and the Supreme Court has not decided the appeal by October 3, 2008, Sun will further extend the Offer while the temporary order remains outstanding.

The Offer was commenced on June 30, 2008 in order to comply with the terms of the Option Agreement between Alkaloida and the controlling shareholders of Taro.  Alkaloida exercised its options to acquire shares of Taro from the controlling shareholders on June 25, 2008.  The Option Agreement required Alkaloida, promptly after exercising the options, to commence a tender offer at USD 7.75 per Ordinary Share of Taro held by other shareholders. The Offer had previously been scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.  As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 2, 2008, 9,226 Ordinary Shares had been tendered and not withdrawn from the Offer.

The complete terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are set out in the Offer to Purchase, which is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  Taro shareholders may obtain copies of all of the offering documents, including the Offer to Purchase, free of charge at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the Information Agent for the offer, at 105 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10016, (212) 929-5500 (Call Collect) or Call Toll-Free (800) 322-2885, Email: tenderoffer@mackenziepartners.com.

Greenhill & Co., LLC is acting as the Dealer Manager for the Tender Offer and MacKenzie is acting as the Information Agent for the Tender Offer.

Ganpati Bappa Moraya now on Mobile, What an Idea!!

MUMBAI, September 2, 2008:  Continuing with the celebrations of its largest ever city launch in Mumbai, IDEA Cellular today announced that its customers nationwide would be able to pay their respects to Lord Ganesha at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple through video streaming feeds on their handsets. The service will commence on Wednesday, September 3rd on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi. The live streaming of the Siddivinayak Temple feeds on IDEA TV mobile service will be available to its valued prepaid and post-paid customers across India. With this, IDEA becomes one of the first GSM operators to introduce this service on its Mobile TV in 2-2.5 G environment. IDEA subscribers across India can now offer Darshan and prayers to Lord Ganesha.

The need for remaining abreast with the latest happenings and at the same time remaining entertained has been increasing in leaps and bounds for the people of Mumbai who are always on the move. IDEA’s Mobile TV service which uses Progressive Download is all set to take care of the rising needs of the highly mobile customers at large. Running on a very intuitive technology, Progressive Download has a definite edge minimizing the waiting period of subscribers to view the download.

Interested subscribers with a GPRS handset can avail Live Siddivinayak video Darshan feeds by sending a SMS via IDEATV to 55456 and downloading the Video service application Idea TV. The IDEA Wap portal – Ideafresh accessible at wap.ideafresh.com on an Idea GPRS phone, will also offer a variety of Ganesha special media and content including logos, animation, wallpapers, themes and greeting messages.

The Siddivinayak Darshan Video Feed is available in two subscription options – daily and monthly, including preview option that provides free access to the service for a day. Data browsing charges do not apply, only subscription charges apply. Further details can be availed by calling IDEA customer care at the respective circles.

Speaking on the launch, IDEA Cellular Limited, Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Pradeep Shrivastava said, “IDEA is known to offer innovative products and services to our customers. IDEA’s slew of specially created Ganesha VAS offerings will undoubtedly add to the festive fervor and promises to offer unmatched mobile experience to our customers during this festive season. The festive season is a good time for us to participate and extend support to our customers, to make this occasion special for one and all”.

Tata Motors Suspends Work on Nano Plant in Singur

Kolkata, September, 2008: Tata Motors Ltd. has been constrained to suspend the construction and commissioning work at the Nano Plant in Singur in view of continued confrontation and agitation at the site. This decision was taken in order to ensure the safety of its employees and contract labour, who have continued to be violently obstructed from reporting to work. The company has assessed the prevailing situation in Singur, after five continuous days of cancellation of work, and believes that there is no change in the volatile situation around the plant. The project’s auto ancillary partners, who had commenced work at their respective plants in Singur, were also constrained to suspend work in line with Tata Motors’ decision.

In view of the current situation, the company is evaluating alternate options for manufacturing the Nano car at other company facilities and a detailed plan to relocate the plant and machinery to an alternate site is under preparation. To minimize the impact this may have on the recently recruited and trained people from West Bengal, the Company is exploring the possibility of absorbing them at its other plant locations.

Construction of the plant has faced challenges at various points of time. There has however been a significant decline in the attendance of their staff and contractual labour since August 24, 2008. Some of the international consultants working on the plant have returned home and the construction work in the plant has been stalled since August 28, 2008. In fact, the existing environment of obstruction, intimidation and confrontation has begun to impact the ability of the company to convince several of its experienced managers to relocate and work in the plant. Further, several persons engaged in the construction and commissioning work who had taken accommodation at Singur and nearby areas have since vacated and have gone away due to intimidation and fear.

Construction of the Nano project comprising of the Nano manufacturing facilities and the vendor park, a normal feature in modern world-class auto plants, commenced in January 2007.  The work on the construction and commissioning of the plant had been nearing completion in line with planned schedules. During construction, this project employed about 4000 employees at its peak including several hundred young residents from and around the region. 

As a part of its commitment to enhance the employability of its people. Tata Motors has trained over 762 ITIs and other apprentices from the region and the state. They have undergone retraining at the Tata Motors facilities in Jamshedpur and Pune. Tata Motors’ efforts to offer medical care in and around the region, which had handled over 17,000 medical cases, have been forcefully stopped by violent agitators. As part of the proposed integrated auto cluster in Singur, about 60 key auto ancillary suppliers to the Nano have taken possession of land in the integrated complex and have invested about Rs.500 crores towards construction of their plants and procurement of their equipment and machinery.

Commenting on the situation, a Tata Motors spokesperson said, “The situation around the Nano plant continues to be hostile and intimidating. There is no way this plant could operate efficiently unless the environment became congenial and supportive of the project. We came to West Bengal hoping we could add value, prosperity and create job opportunities in the communities in the State.”

NDTV Lumière presents the Spanish thriller ‘Padre Nuestro’

Mumbai, September 2, 2008: Directed by one of the finest young talents in recent times, NDTV Lumière presents the Spanish thriller ‘Padre Nuestro’ this September. In his debut film, the extremely learned director, Christopher Zalla draws from his own cross-border experiences to make this suspense filled story on identity and morality, a must watch. The thriller movie hits PVR Cinemas across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore on September 5th, 2008.

Padre Nuestro is a suspenseful drama about stolen identities where Pedro and Juan, both immigrants on their way to New York have their identities irretrievably entwined. Juan impersonates Pedro to gain the trust and fortune of Pedro’s estranged father, Diego.  Christopher Zalla’s celebrated debut film tackles issues of identity and morality in a world where nothing is what it appears to be. On a much deeper level it’s also a film about family relationships and the ambiguous nature of morality.

Post the September 11 attack, Zalla was compelled to script Padre Nuestro due to the sensitive turn taken by New York City. Like so many others, Zalla rushed to the World Trade Center in an attempt to help in the rescue effort. Amidst all the devastation and rubbles Zalla sensed the nerves of New York City. It was a sense of emotional awakening as Zalla experienced the basic stuff that bound people together.

The crew of Padre Nuestro has people from over 20 countries each one of whom has collaborated to this process of film-making. So starting September 5th, catch Christopher Zalla’s debut masterpiece at a PVR cinema near you to unsolve the mysterious tale.