Monthly archives: September, 2013

Prime Minister’s statement prior to his departure for USA

Following is the text of the Prime Minister`s statement prior to his departure for USA: I leave today for Washington for a bilateral summit meeting with President Obama on 27th September. I will, thereafter, travel to New York to address the General Debate of the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Over the …

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL CALLS ON THE UN TO MAKE GOVERNANCE A PRIORITY FOR POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH SHOWS LOW BRIBERY RATES BRING BETTER ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND WATER Transparency International calls on the United Nations to adopt a governance goal and governance targets for its post 2015 development priorities because this will have a significant effect on reducing poverty and improving the lives of millions of poor people. 2015 and …

University of Aberdeen: Mental health ‘eye test’ breakthrough wins top entrepreneurial award

An eye movement test to assist diagnosis of major adult psychiatric disorders has taken a step closer to being commercialised after winning a prestigious national contest recognising Scotland’s entrepreneurial innovations. Devised by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, the test recognises unusual eye movements to help clinicians identify illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and …

Greenpeace International responds to President Putin’s remarks regarding Arctic Sunrise activists

Amsterdam, September 25, 2013 – According to media reports (1), Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that the 30 Greenpeace International activists detained by Russian authorities after an Arctic drilling protest are ‘obviously not pirates’, but has suggested that they may have broken international laws. He made these remarks at an Arctic forum in Salekhard. …

Oracle Open World 2013: Persistent Systems Expands Oracle Practice

Services Help Oracle Customers and Partners Solve Big Data, Mobility and Security Challenges San Francisco, CA –Oracle Open World 2013 — September 23, 2013: Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT), aglobal leader in software product and technology services, and Platinum level member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN),today announcedthat it has expanded its Oracle practice to …

Minakhee Mishra’s art builds bridges with the Arab World

On 11.9.2013 the Ahmedia Gallery in Dubai opened its warm doors to showcase the Art works of more than 20 artists, of varied nationalities. It was enthralling to see enthusiastic and talented artists from Scotland, Lebanon and India. Their art works depicted various styles, techniques, expressions and perspectives. It was a scrumptious feast for art …

GfK invests in Genius Digital to enhance audience measurement offerings

Nuremberg, 25 September 2013 – GfK makes strategic investment in Genius Digital’s highly efficient data capture and analytics platform. Global market research agency, GfK, has today announced that it has made a strategic investment in media technology solutions provider, Genius Digital. The agreement gives GfK’s clients access to Genius Digital’s leading data capture and collection …

TMK IPSCO President and CEO Vicki Avril to Leave the Company

Dave Mitch named President and CEO TMK IPSCO, the North American division of global pipe manufacturer TMK announces, TMK IPSCO President and CEO Vicki Avril has decided to leave the Company, effective September 30, 2013. “Since 2008, Vicki has played an integral role in establishing TMK IPSCO as the leading company it is today. She …

Book the new iPhone 5S and 5C exclusively on eBay India

Mumbai, September 25, 2013: The recently launched and the most awaited Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are now available for pre-orders exclusively on eBay India (ww.eBay.in), India’s leading eCommerce marketplace.   The iPhone 5S, built in with the latest iOS 7, is available at a special price of Rs. 69,990/-. This handset is factory …

AND unveils its first store in Vadodara

~The launch of its first store in the city marks AND’s 39th store in India ~ Vadodara, September2013. AND, the contemporary westernwear brand marks its presence in Vadodara with the launch of its first exclusive boutique in the city. Since its inception in 1999, AND has emerged as a preferred choice of stylish contemporary westernwear …