Rajnkanthi-starrer Robot's music released
Mumbai, Aug 14: It was a special Saturday evening with the two greats of Indian cinema-Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikant-meeting each other in Mumbai at the music release of Rajini-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer film "Endhiran - The Robot".
Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, A.R. Rahman and Ash, all were present at Saturday's music launch in Mumbai.
Big B had earlier posted in his Twitter account that, it is always a 'pleasure' for him to meet South Indian megastar Rajinikanth.
"Tonight music release of 'Robot' -Rajni and Ash film ...will be releasing album .. always good to meet up with Rajni," he tweeted.
The new bilingual Rajinikanth movie is speculated to be the costliest film ever made in India.
The Rs 150 crore mega budget movie is named 'Endhiran' in Tamil and 'The Robot' in Hindi.
Music for this expensive movie has been composed by another maestro, Oscar winner A.R. Rahman.
The film has been directed by S. Shankar.
Rajnikant, known for his experimental roles, has always catered something new to his fans; and now with his forthcoming science- fiction movie about to release in the days to come, his fans are expecting their favourite actor to deliver another power pact 'Rajni' show on the big screen
Cogmation Robotics Inc, a National Instruments (NI) Alliance Partner, is pleased to announce robotBuilder, a new product addition to expand robotSim Pro and enhance the robotics simulation capabilities of NI LabVIEWsoftware.
robotSim was announced in early 2010 as a robotic simulation extension to LabVIEW. robotSim Pro is an add-on companion product to LabVIEW 2010 and ships in the LabVIEW 2010 install package. robotSim Pro also includes an NI Robotic Starter Kit (RSK) simulation featuring the LabVIEW Obstacle Avoidance control program. robotSim Pro is certified as “Compatible with LabVIEW.”
Saturday, August 14, 2010
NRI candidate for US called ‘turban topper’
An Indian-American candidate for the US House of Representatives has become a victim of a racially charged slur emanating from the rival camp. Raj Goyle, who has clinched the Democratic Party’s nomination, to seek a seat in the US House of Representatives from the state of Kansas for the November 2
mid-term elections, was described as a ‘turban topper’ in an article that was promoted as a “good read” by his Republican opponent’s campaign in a Twitter post.
The article, linked to the Twitter post that was subsequently deleted, said, “This goyle character is just another ‘turban topper’ we don’t need in congress or any political office that deals with the U.S. Constitution, Christianity and the United States of America!!!”
Goyle’s campaign senior advisor Robert Becker said, in a statement, that Republican Mike Pompeo’s “campaign published this bigoted attack online under the heading ‘here’s a good read’. This goes beyond the rules of engagement in politics.”
Becker added that Pompeo “needs to personally and publicly answer for his campaign’s promotion of intolerance immediately.”
He apparently later called Goyle to apologise for the post. The local newspaper, The Wichita Eagle, reported that the Pompeo campaign released a statement which said it had “inadvertently posted a link to a tremendously offensive blog post.”
Goyle, an Indian-American, lives in the city of Wichita. His parents, Dr Krishan and Vimal Goyle, who immigrated from India, run a medical clinic there. He has said in recent media interviews that he was brought up as a Hindu.
Goyle won the Democratic Party primary to seek to become a Congressman on August 3 when he defeated his rival capturing 80 per cent of the vote. Goyle is considered close to Kathleen Sibelius, the former Kansas Governor who is currently the Health and Human Services Secretary in President Barack Obama’s Cabinet.
mid-term elections, was described as a ‘turban topper’ in an article that was promoted as a “good read” by his Republican opponent’s campaign in a Twitter post.
The article, linked to the Twitter post that was subsequently deleted, said, “This goyle character is just another ‘turban topper’ we don’t need in congress or any political office that deals with the U.S. Constitution, Christianity and the United States of America!!!”
Goyle’s campaign senior advisor Robert Becker said, in a statement, that Republican Mike Pompeo’s “campaign published this bigoted attack online under the heading ‘here’s a good read’. This goes beyond the rules of engagement in politics.”
Becker added that Pompeo “needs to personally and publicly answer for his campaign’s promotion of intolerance immediately.”
He apparently later called Goyle to apologise for the post. The local newspaper, The Wichita Eagle, reported that the Pompeo campaign released a statement which said it had “inadvertently posted a link to a tremendously offensive blog post.”
Goyle, an Indian-American, lives in the city of Wichita. His parents, Dr Krishan and Vimal Goyle, who immigrated from India, run a medical clinic there. He has said in recent media interviews that he was brought up as a Hindu.
Goyle won the Democratic Party primary to seek to become a Congressman on August 3 when he defeated his rival capturing 80 per cent of the vote. Goyle is considered close to Kathleen Sibelius, the former Kansas Governor who is currently the Health and Human Services Secretary in President Barack Obama’s Cabinet.
Kuala Lumpur, August 10, 2010
Malaysian Police have arrested two Indians at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport with nine kilograms of ketamine taped to their bodies. The men, aged 40 and 28, had arrived from Chennai, India, and were waiting for their luggage when a team from the Selangor state police headquarters detained
them last Friday.
The 40-year-old suspect had three packets of ketamine taped around his belly and four packets taped around his legs.
The other suspect was also found with similar packages around his legs and belly.
The drugs were worth about RM280,000 ($88,711), New Straits Times said Tuesday.
Selangor narcotics Chief Assistant Commissioner Nordin Kadir said police had received a tip-off about the duo's activities and were waiting for them.
"According to their passports, they had entered Malaysia three times before their arrest," Kadir said.
Malaysia says it is being used as a major transit point for drugs smuggling and movement of men seeking jobs.
them last Friday.
The 40-year-old suspect had three packets of ketamine taped around his belly and four packets taped around his legs.
The other suspect was also found with similar packages around his legs and belly.
The drugs were worth about RM280,000 ($88,711), New Straits Times said Tuesday.
Selangor narcotics Chief Assistant Commissioner Nordin Kadir said police had received a tip-off about the duo's activities and were waiting for them.
"According to their passports, they had entered Malaysia three times before their arrest," Kadir said.
Malaysia says it is being used as a major transit point for drugs smuggling and movement of men seeking jobs.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
South set to shine
Less than two weeks after the desalination plant was inaugurated near Minjur to quench the thirst of Chennaiites, the Tamilnadu government’s focus is now on fulfilling the water needs of southern districts. Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today announced that Rs 1,711 worth water projects would be implemented in the districts of Madurai, Coimbatore, Nagapattinam, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga and Tirupur.
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According to an official release here, a combined drinking water project worth Rs 105.70 crore will be implemented in Nagapattinam district, which will cover more than 600 settlements in Srikazhi, Kollidam, Sembanar Koil and Mayiladuthurai unions.
In Virudhunagar district, a project worth Rs 173 crore will be implemented which is expected to benefit seven town panchayats apart from Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur, Vathirayiruppu and Sivakasi blocks.
A Rs 190 crore project has also been planned for Virudhunagar district, through which Aruppukottai, Kaariapatti, Thiruchuzhi and Virudhunagar unions will get water.
In the same district, another water plan worth Rs 234 crore will be implemented, which will cover 755 settlements in Sathur, Vembakottai, Sivakasi, Vathirayiruppu, Srivilluputtur and Aruppukottai.
Getting a lion’s share in the list is Madurai district, where a mega scheme worth Rs 784 is in the pipeline. It will cover areas like Melur, Avaniapuram, Thirumangalam, A Vellalapatti, Vilangudi, Paravai, Thiru Nagar, Alanganallur, Palamedu and Singampunari in Sivaganga district.
Coimbatore, which recently got a facelift thanks to the World Classical Tamil Conference, will now get a Rs 224.92 crore water project, which will cover Palladam Municipality, 23 town panchayats and eight panchayat unions in Coimbatore and the neighbouring Tirupur districts.
The Chief Minister today gave administrative approval to these water projects, the release added.
Solid plans for liquid
The DMK government in Tamilnadu has kickstarted various water projects in the State. Desalination plants in Chennai, Hogenakkal Drinking Water Project and combined drinking water projects for northern districts are to name a few.
An idea can change life
Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, while speaking at the inaugural of Minjur desalination plant, said, ‘Tamilnadu does not have adequate water resources. We have to depend on neighbouring States for water.
If it does not rain in neighbouring States even they will not be able to provide us water and that is what led to the idea of desalination plants.’
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According to an official release here, a combined drinking water project worth Rs 105.70 crore will be implemented in Nagapattinam district, which will cover more than 600 settlements in Srikazhi, Kollidam, Sembanar Koil and Mayiladuthurai unions.
In Virudhunagar district, a project worth Rs 173 crore will be implemented which is expected to benefit seven town panchayats apart from Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur, Vathirayiruppu and Sivakasi blocks.
A Rs 190 crore project has also been planned for Virudhunagar district, through which Aruppukottai, Kaariapatti, Thiruchuzhi and Virudhunagar unions will get water.
In the same district, another water plan worth Rs 234 crore will be implemented, which will cover 755 settlements in Sathur, Vembakottai, Sivakasi, Vathirayiruppu, Srivilluputtur and Aruppukottai.
Getting a lion’s share in the list is Madurai district, where a mega scheme worth Rs 784 is in the pipeline. It will cover areas like Melur, Avaniapuram, Thirumangalam, A Vellalapatti, Vilangudi, Paravai, Thiru Nagar, Alanganallur, Palamedu and Singampunari in Sivaganga district.
Coimbatore, which recently got a facelift thanks to the World Classical Tamil Conference, will now get a Rs 224.92 crore water project, which will cover Palladam Municipality, 23 town panchayats and eight panchayat unions in Coimbatore and the neighbouring Tirupur districts.
The Chief Minister today gave administrative approval to these water projects, the release added.
Solid plans for liquid
The DMK government in Tamilnadu has kickstarted various water projects in the State. Desalination plants in Chennai, Hogenakkal Drinking Water Project and combined drinking water projects for northern districts are to name a few.
An idea can change life
Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, while speaking at the inaugural of Minjur desalination plant, said, ‘Tamilnadu does not have adequate water resources. We have to depend on neighbouring States for water.
If it does not rain in neighbouring States even they will not be able to provide us water and that is what led to the idea of desalination plants.’
Over 1 lakh students opt for BE courses
NT Bureau | Thu, 12 Aug, 2010,03:31 PM
Over one lakh students have so far opted for engineering courses in 480 colleges in Tamilnadu till today. With the fourth and final phase of the Tamilnadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA 2010) under single window counselling for academic stream set to end tomorrow, it is expected that around 8,000 more students are likely to join BE/B Tech courses under the government quota.
Over one lakh students have so far opted for engineering courses in 480 colleges in Tamilnadu till today. With the fourth and final phase of the Tamilnadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA 2010) under single window counselling for academic stream set to end tomorrow, it is expected that around 8,000 more students are likely to join BE/B Tech courses under the government quota.
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