SPECIAL INVITATION ‘BIG DATA FOR BIG IMPACT’
SPECIAL INVITATION
‘BIG DATA FOR BIG IMPACT’
Celebrating World Telecommunication Day 2017
May 26, 2017; 2.30 pm at PHD House, New Delhi
(Pre-registration is compulsory)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Greetings from PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry!
It is our pleasure to cordially invite you and representatives from your reputed organization to be an eminent part of PHDCCI’s annual flagship programme ‘BIG DATA FOR BIG IMPACT’ celebrating the World Telecommunication Day 2017 on May 26 at2.30 pm at PHD House, New Delhi.
Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, Government of India, Mr. Manoj Sinha has been invited to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Other eminent dignitaries from the Telecommunications Department, Ministry of Telecommunications; eminent Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other relevant industry experts shall also be sharing their experiences.
The brochure is attached for your kind reference. Needless to say, your presence will be a big motivator for the industry.
Other bureaucrats, captains of the industry and many more stakeholders from the sector and allied industries including Information Technology, Telecom Operators, Data Analytic Service Providers will also be joining us, adding value to the deliberations.
Please register on the link mentioned below:
We look forward to welcome you on the occasion.
With best regards,
Yogesh Srivastav
Director
LIBYA ATTACK KILLS 141 PERSON
Libya, an attack on an airbase in south of Tripoli has killed 141 people, mostly soldiers loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar, a spokesman for his forces said. Members of the Third Force militia loyal to the UN-backed Government of National Accord in Tripoli yesterday attacked the base used by Haftar’s self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA).
LNA spokesman Ahmad al-Mesmari late yesterday said the victims included civilians who worked at the Brak al-Shati airbase or were in the nearby area, also reporting that summary executions took place.Government of National Accord (GNA) said in a statement late yesterday that a commission of inquiry had been set up to investigate the attack.
It said it has decided to suspend its Defence Minister, al-Mahdi al-Barghati, and the head of the Third Force from their duties until those responsible were identified. Both the GNA and defence ministry earlier condemned the assault and said they had not ordered any such action. The LNA does not recognise the authority of the GNA, and instead supports the rival authorities based in the east. The UN envoy to Libya yesterday voiced alarm at reports of the attack on the base.
The incident at the base in Wadi al-Shati district comes a month after an attack by the LNA on the Tamenhant airbase controlled by the Third Force near the south’s main city of Sebha.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE & STATE ATS NAB SUSPECTED ISI AGENT
Rajasthan, the military intelligence and state Anti-Terrorism Squad have caught a suspected ISI agent from Kunjaladi village in border district Jaisalmer last night. According to military intelligence, the accused Hazi Khan, resident of Kunjaladi village was working for the Pakistan’s ISI agency and was sharing the defense related secret information with his counter part across the border. Both the agencies are interrogating him.
INDIAN COMPOUND ARCHERS CLAIM MEN’S TEAM GOLD AT WORLD CUP
Indian men’s compound archery team today won the gold medal at the season’s first World Cup in Shanghai, beating Colombia in the final. The team comprising Abhishek Verma, Chinna Raju Srither and Amanjeet Singh prevailed 226-221 against the Colombians.
Indians grabbed a slender lead in the opening set by clinching it 58-57 and built on it in the next three to emerge triumphant. The Indian team made the final after beating US team in a closely-fought semifinal.
India is seeded fourth in the tournament. This is the first major competition after last year’s Rio Olympics.
ANTI-DUMPING DUTY IMPOSED ON CHINESE CHEMICAL, ALUMINIUM FOIL
India has imposed anti-dumping duty on a Chinese chemical used in pharma industry and aluminium foil to protect domestic industry from cheap imports.
While an anti-dumping duty of up to 1.63 US Dollar per kg was imposed on aluminium foil, up to 8.71 US Dollar per kg duty was slapped on imports of amoxicillin, used in pharmaceuticals.
The duty on both the products would be effective for a period of five years, the finance ministry has said in separate notifications.
The commerce mi
nistry’s investigation arm, Directorate General of Anti dumping and Allied Duties, DGAD in the separate probe had concluded that these products were dumped into India and that has caused material injury to the domestic industry.
The commerce mi
nistry’s investigation arm, Directorate General of Anti dumping and Allied Duties, DGAD in the separate probe had concluded that these products were dumped into India and that has caused material injury to the domestic industry.
EFFORTS ARE ON TO OPEN RISHIKESH-BADRINATH HIGHWAY
Uttarakhand, efforts are on to reopen the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, which was blocked near Vishnuprayag following landslides from Hathiparwat in Chamoli District.
The BRO personnel are engaged in clearing the debris so that the highway could be reopened for vehicular traffic at the earliest possible. The Chamoli district administration has provided the hundreds of stranded pilgrims with free boarding and lodging and other necessary facilities.
Meanwhile, in view of the safety of the pilgrims, the Rudraprayag District administration has been directed not to allow Badrinath bound devotees to travel beyond Rudraprayag till the highway is reopened.
BOLLYWOOD’S NEW AGE OF OFFICIAL HOLLYWOOD FILM ADAPTATIONS
A number of Hollywood films have remade by Bollywood filmmakers without getting official permissions.
But lately, Indian filmmakers are progressing in the right direction. Official remake permissions or adaptation rights are being applied for. Films like Dobaara, Tubelight and Chef are official adaptions of Hollywood films Oculus, Little Boy and Chef.
Bollywood is not only getting official permissions but also giving credit to the original film makers.
The original filmmaker of the film Oculus, Mike Flanagan, has supported and loved the content of the film from day one. He has agreed to go all out and promote the film.
Produced by B4U Motion Pictures in association with Zahhak Films, the film stars Huma Qureshi, Saqib Salim, Lisa Ray, Adil Hussain, Madalina Bellariu and Rhea Chakraborty. The film is slated slated for 2nd June 2017 release.
INDIA’S EXPORT SECTOR PERFORMS WELL
India’s export sector performs well because global crisis making awakening from stagflation and the reports from global upcale on move which has its impact on India being the chief producer of many goods and commodities. Wait for the quarter for further details.However Minister of Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, India’s export sector has performed well despite the global slowdown. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on key initiatives taken by her Ministry during the last three years, Ms Sitharaman said, notwithstanding global headwinds, exports have shone in last 6 months.
Ms Sitharaman said, number of mandatory documents required for exports and imports have been reduced to three each. The Minister said, forms related to imports and exports have also been simplified.
The Minister said, Government e-Market place is a remarkable step towards fighting corruption and ensuring transparency in Government transaction.
She said, there is an increase in exports from special economic zone in the last three years. Exports were valued at 5.23 lakh crore rupees in 2016-17.
FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY TO TESTIFY
United States, sacked FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify before a Congressional committee in an open session about alleged Russian interference in the US Presidential polls last year. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence said, a date of this open hearing will be scheduled after the Memorial Day.
Senator Richard Burr, chairman of the Committee, said, the Committee looks forward to receiving testimony from the former FBI Director on his role in the development of the Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 US elections.
Comey’s abrupt sacking by President Donald Trump triggered a political firestorm with an angry opposition calling for an appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged Russian influence in the general elections.
GANGA CLEANING, SMART CITY, BULLET TRAIN, MAKE IN INDIA, SKILL DEVELOPMENT ARE LANGUISHING .
Dear Rajivji
You have sent latent signal to government to rise awake but matters in public domain are weak. Ganga Cleaning, Smart city, Bullet train, Make in India, Skill development are languishing . Very soon the opposition shall huddle together to exhibit their best eloquence on the above mentioned subject to bring the PM jibe on the floors of houses with sarcasm.
You have sent latent signal to government to rise awake but matters in public domain are weak. Ganga Cleaning, Smart city, Bullet train, Make in India, Skill development are languishing . Very soon the opposition shall huddle together to exhibit their best eloquence on the above mentioned subject to bring the PM jibe on the floors of houses with sarcasm.
Railway unable to give any speed but making loss. Rail Prabhu fervently initiate new train.
VIP constituency, Varanasi languishes.
Rampant corruption at lower level, with growing the website complaints.
Channels and most of the media say, PM’s, Eco adviser not ready to take outsiders suggestion. Just laugh at all? Government the insiders glow with their institutional diction but fail to reach last mile needy.
Former PM Rajiv and Dr M M Singh accepted in public.
Modi and Yogi appears on papers assets, Rajiv Gandhi too with massive majority recognized experts, professional in glare of public. The experts worked for his development work, PM Modi , has the experts list of Adani and Mukesh further downtown is absent.
PM ‘s experts Amitabh andCo., are good in talking but nation needs its deep down further experts along with foreign expert, duo Indian and foreigners need to work in tandem.
But we or a Govt is completely parasite on FDI.
Skill education needs drastic change in India ,skill ,teacher, we are the best next reach all world over.We can take lead in world but govt slow in taking decisions thus loss of time.
Great talented France in bad shape, Germany blends MSME with big industry, so do the Chinese thus they stay healthy,
We are depending on Big Group , Amazon, Panasonic, Toyota, Mercedes big name whereas employ frugal part and then they shed employment with technology. MSME employ largest number with greater skill, magic wand gets into fantastic magic. Skill Minister unable to deliver, he needs constant coordinating along with corporate giants along with trade unions and association of various sectors in mood of collaborative actions. To create high skills with K s of experts Minister need to scouting in his office but alas the skill home for millions deserted and holding no conference, to tell media the skill injected in growth.
So your write up matches the government has its good will across nation or world over in which we all experts in our field need to make it full, With great regards and wish we all continue to tread path of glory with sincerity with smaller steps
Hence You are absolutely strike the mark.
The Gla ss is More Than Half-Full
Dear Mr. Sagar
I am forwarding my article titled ‘The Glass is More Than Half-Full’ that appeared in “” on 16th May 2017 (Tuesday).
Your feedback and response are as always welcome.
Best Regards,
Rajiv
The Gla ss is More Than Half-Full
The Economic Times, 16th May 2017
The Narendra Modi government has completed three rather breathless and turbulent years. So much seems to have changed, or has been in a flux. There is no separate railway budget anymore, with the Union Budget itself having been advanced by a month to February 1.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has statutorily mandated to target predetermined inflation rate with an empowered monetary policy committee (MPC). A brand new fiscal responsibility and budget management (FRBM) framework has been set up. The goods and services tax (GST), a historical reform, is on the verge of being rolled out.
A brand new bankruptcy law has been enacted with its rules now being finalised. State utilities have been freed from their debt burden with the introduction of Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) bonds and solar power generation has been taken to new heights. Highway construction, mired in delays and logjams during the past, has been speeded up significantly. Breathless, indeed.
At the same time, we have the powerful Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity for curbing leakages from government expenditure and improving inclusion. Making e-governance central to the delivery of public services and central government approvals has the potential to significantly bring down delays and rent-seeking in the system.
There are so many new schemes, which, at a recent count, totalled to more than three dozen, with some like Swachh Bharat, Skill India and Digital India being monitored directly by the prime minister himself. This government has clearly been hyper-busy.
It has also not been shy of taking risks, epitomised in some way by the bold decision to demonetise high value currency notes from November 8 to frontally attack the pervasive culture of corruption.
The key question now is whether all this hyperactivity has produced the commensurate positive outcomes.
Or has it been too much bluster without the expected substance?
Or has it been too much bluster without the expected substance?
As always, the perception about outcomes can be a story of a glass being seen as half-full or half-empty. Yes, the GDP growth rate is the highest in the world for any large economy. But it is lower than the average achieved during 2003-11.
The education sector continues to flounder, buffeted as it is by ideological headwinds and bureaucratic confusion. The health sector has not seen much change, let alone improvement.
Agriculture modernisation remains a distant dream, although a beginning has been made with soil cards and promotion of agri-business.
Corruption has, admittedly, gone down at the higher levels. But it continues to plague the common man who continues to face demands and threats from the income-tax inspector and from the local policeman. Jihadi terrorism, Naxal violence and Hindu fundamentalism have certainly not subsided. They may have actually worsened.
And one can go on in that vein.
So, to repeat the image of the glass once more: is the glass more than half-empty after three years, or more than half-full? The country’s electorate clearly does not think that the glass is more than half-empty. Even as a political economist, I would disagree with those who argue that this government has not met expectations.
A strong beginning has been made in challenging entrenched vested interests and corrupt practices. It has also started well in rooting out critical constraints on entrepreneurship, improving governance and establishing a development state in India.
Yes, it will take some time before economic growth accelerates further.
We now have to ensure that social dissonance in the Gangetic plains is minimised for India to achieve the double-digit growth that it must if it is to meet the exploding aspirations of the country’s teeming young population.
Rajiv Kumar
Founder Director
Pahle India Foundation
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