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Kerala May Rake In Rs 6,200 Crore Remittances This Ramzan

June 21, 2014Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Community Involvement / Social Issues, NRI's / PIO's, World Opinionmpositiveone@gmail.com

Kochi :

As the Ramzan season is all set to begin during the end of this month, remittances to Kerala is expected to rise 20-25 per cent than normal levels. Usually Ramzan is the period when the remittance to the state is high.

Normally remittances will be in the range of around Rs 5,000 crore in a month but during Ramzan season it is likely to go up to over Rs 6,200 crore. It is expected to surpass the Rs 85,000-crore mark in 2014.

To cash in on the opportunity, companies and banks are busy in formulating campaigns to rope in customers.

Industry sources said that fresh customers will also be added during the period.

The NRK population is 16.25 lakh and a sizeable number of people are Muslims. They normally send money back home for their relatives to celebrate the festival and to buy gifts, said Sudhakar, Chief Marketing Officer, UAE Exchange.

He added that since June, July, August is also a peak season, majority of the NRKs stay overseas as air fares are high during the period.

The money is being remitted through money transfer firms and banks.

“Kerala is one of the largest remittances receiving state in India. In 2013, non-resident Keralites have remitted Rs 75,000 crore. With Ramadan just round the corner, a significant increase of 20 per cent is expected this year. There has been a phenomenal growth in infrastructure requirements across GCC countries due to events such as Expo 2020, which in turn have boosted the percentage of overseas workers’ from Kerala,” said Sudhesh Giriyan, Vice-President and Business Head, Xpress Money.

Out of the total NRK population of 16.25 lakh, as many as 14.26 lakh are employed. In Kerala, the lives of around 50 lakh people depend on these NRIs. The country which is home to maximum number of Malayalis is UAE (35 per cent), followed by Saudi Arabia (28 per cent). Most of the NRIs from Kerala are from Malappuram (18 per cent).

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Business> News / by Pramod Thomas / June 21st, 2014

Young scientists from govt schools bag awards

June 20, 2014Educationmpositiveone@gmail.com

Lucknow :

If you think rocket science is not a child’s play, think again. Rohit Kumar, a class XI student from NAS Inter College Meerut, created a working model of a hydro rocket based on the concept of Newton’s Third Law of Motion using commonly available waste at home.

But, Kumar is not the only greenhorn. Four other school children who were awarded by Council for Science & Technology for scientific innovations and projects did it within limited resources. Entries were invited from all schools in the state and these five, all from humble background, were selected for the coveted award from among 50 entries shortlisted for the final round. Significantly, four out of five students were of government colleges, where quality of education is deemed poorest in the state.

If Kumar was selected for rocket making, Sonali Mishra a class X student from Radha Kishore Government Girls Inter College, Basti was awarded for her outstanding work in the concept of mathematics. Umesh Chandra Jaiswal a class XII student also from a Government Inter College in Basti was awarded for his Unnayan Angle reader machine, a mathematical toy which determines the angle of a fixed object relative to a larger object. Mohammad Sajid, another Government Inter College student of class XII was awarded for his work on a working model of conversion of Kinetic energy into Electrical energy, his father Mohmmad Saeed is a welder. S Samridhi Jaiswal, an SKD academy student of class X received the award for her report on ‘Arsenic Contamination in Ground Water and Soil’.

Rohit explained “the bottle is partly filled with water and sealed. It is then pressurised with compressed air from a bicycle pump. Water and gas are used in a combination resulting in a 60-70 meters flight. It took me around two weeks to make it functional.” Another awardee, Sonali, remarked “I wanted to simplify the much feared mathematical concepts so that students afraid of the subject may also take interest. I was helped and motivated by my family and teachers making it easier for me to dedicate more time towards studies.” Her father Uttam Mishra is manager in a plywood factory. Mohammad Sajid said “my brother gave me the inspiration for this project. The motor utilises rollers in the road to generate electricity, so when any car passes over the rollers they turn to generate electricity,” his proud father Mohmmad Saeed.

The felicitated students of Government and private colleges give force to the thought that if provided with equal opportunities children from all walks of life can perform well on educational front. All of them were given prize money of Rs 10,000 along with mementos and certificates.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Lucknow / TNN / June 20th, 2014

Asra Tabassum awarded PhD in Genetics

June 20, 2014Educationmpositiveone@gmail.com

Hyderabad :

Asra Tabassum Fatima W/O Mohammed Aslam Shareef, Food Corporation of India and daughter of Mir. Syed Jaffer proprietor San’a Garden has been awarded PhD degree in Genetics. She completed her PhD under the supervision of Mrs. Parveen Jahan.

Siasat news

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Hyderabad / Friday – June 20th, 2014

Gauahar Khan to host India’s Raw Star

June 20, 2014Arts, Culture & Entertainmentmpositiveone@gmail.com

While rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is gearing up to make his small sceen debut with the musical reality show, India’s Raw Star, Gauahar Khan is excited about hosting the grand show. After appearing at IIFA, Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi, Gauahar will next be seen on Star Plus.

Gauahar Khan and Honey singh sounds like an exciting and controversial combination.

According to the buzz, Yo Yo Honey Singh personally chose her as the anchor after he was told that she was the most searched celebrity online.

The Blue Eyes singer recently shot the promo of the show, which aims at tapping raw singing talent from all corners of India. Honey Singh will appear as judgecum- mentor on the show that will select rare voices from modest backgrounds with a fire in the belly.The promo shows Honey Singh prodding aspiring singers to think out of the box to get an entry in the show.

India’s Raw Star is likely to replace Star Plus’ much- hyped comedy show Mad In India , which has been consistently getting poor ratings since its launch.

Gauahar Khan and Honey singh sounds like an exciting and controversial combination. What say?

source: http://www.indiatoday.intoday.in / IndiaToday.in / Home> Movies> Television / New Delhi – June 20th, 2014

IAS topper Musharraf Ali urges Muslims to prove their mettle

June 13, 2014Educationmpositiveone@gmail.com

Hyderabad :

Perseverance and hard work is the key of success, disappointment can become an obstacle in the way of success. These views were expressed by IAS topper Mohammed Musharraf Ali. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the results on Thursday of the Civil Service Examination 2013 in which Hyderabadi youth Mohammed Musharraf Ali Farooqui secured 3rd rank in the state and placed himself among top100 of the country.

Musharraf told that true spirit is needed for achieving any goal. He declared it baseless that Muslims are deprived of opportunities or representation and they are discriminated. He told that Muslims do not try to prove their mettle. He urged Muslim youth to play their role in the construction of nation and community instead of thinking for their own self. Today the country needs Muslim cooperation on every level this should be done by Muslims like an obligation. Muslims should prove their mettle instead of getting disappointed.

Mohammed Musharraf Ali resident of Hyderguda is the son of Mohammed Murtaza Ali Farooqui Deputy Commissioner of Prohibition and excise of Hyderabad division. He completed his primary education in a private school of Ramkoti and did inter from a private college of Narayanguda. He studied engineering from Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology and was the topper in his batch.

Siasat news

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Hyderabad / Friday – June 13th, 2014

I got good rank because of parent’s blessings, punctuality of prayers and hard work

June 13, 2014Educationmpositiveone@gmail.com

Hyderabad :

Syed Hina Afreen belongs to a middle class family. EAMCET repeater Hina secured 3360 rank in medicine category this time and it is hoped that she will get admission in MBBS. Hina had appeared for EAMCET last year and had got 11611. Instead of going for BDS or pharmacy she again appeared for EAMCET for this Siasat editor Mr. Zahed Ai Khan and Siasat Managing Editor Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan encouraged her saying that she has lot of potentials. Siasat had sponsored the student for EAMCET coaching.

Syeda Hina called on Mr. Zahed Ali Khan and informed him about her success on which the later assured complete cooperation in the future. Hina and her parents thanked Mr. Zahed Ali Khan for his support.

Syeda Hina told that hard work, punctuality of prayers, recitation of Quran and blessings of her parents Mr. Syed Abdur Rafeeq and Mrs. Ismath Rafeeq have helped her in achieving the success.

Siasat news

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Hyderabad / Friday – June 13th, 2014