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9th September 2015

Dear Friends & Colleagues of the Power & Energy sector,

Sub.: Urgent Call regarding Opportunity for Nomination On or Before 29th September 2015 for the “9^thENERTIA Awards 2015″ – India’s & South Asia’s Awards for Sustainable Energy & Power to be held in New Delhi at “The Metropolitan Hotel”, (Poolside), Bangla Sahib Road, New Delhi on Thursday, 5th November 2015 starting at 5:45-6:00 p.m.

Greetings to You from ENERTIA –Asia’s Premier Journal on Sustainable Energy & Power, Publishers of ENERTIA & Promoters of ENERTIA Awards – Falcon Medi, ENERTIA Foundation & Renewable Energy Promotion Association (REPA).

“Chairman and Eminent Members of the Jury” of the “9^th ENERTIA Awards 2015- India’s & South Asia’s Awards for Sustainable Energy & Power” (9^thYear of these Prestigious National Awards), are pleased to issue the full and final call for Nominations for the years Performance and Excellence in Energy & Power. The various categories for the“9th ENERTIA Awards 2015” Nominations are attached.

The detailed Brochure of the “9th ENERTIA Awards 2015” can be accessed via the link : http://www.issuu.com/enertiafoundation/docs/9th_enertia_awards_2015

The Eminent Jury Panel of the “9^th “ENERTIA AWARDS 2015”:

Chairman of Jury

Prof. A.G.Iyer, Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, ENERTIA & President, ENERTIA Foundation, REPA & ASMEI

Co-Chairman of Jury

K. Ravikumar, Former CMD, BHEL & Independent Director, Reliance ADAG

Special National Observer (Jury)

Yogendra Prasad, Former CMD, NHPC & Ex-VP, IHA

Jury Panel Members:

T.C.Arora, Former Director, Toshiba INDIA & MD, Accunergy

D.K.Jain, Former Director-Technical, NTPC

Hetal Mehta, President, SEVA & Jt. President, REPA & ASMEI

PVSN Murty, Former VP, VOITH Hydro & Hon. Associate Director, REPA

K.B.Dubey, Former Director-Projects, NTPC & Advisor Member, Solar Thermal, MNRE

S.C.Sharma, Former President – Hydro,Jindal Power & Former Director, THDC

Aishwani Dhar, Former GM, BHEL & Hon. Associate DG, REPA

International Jury Advisory Members:

Dr. Prakasam Tata, Hon. Mentor Chairman REPA; Executive Director, CTWT, ILLINOIS, USA

Dr. Hirdesh Khanna, Hon. Associate DG-REPA (EU)in Germany; Chairman & MD, iKRATOS Solargie

R.N.Khazanchi, MD, PHPA, Bhutan

The “9^th ENERTIA Awards 2015– – India’s & South Asia’s Awards for Sustainable Energy & Power” will be adjudicated by the Eminent Jury on Thursday, 1st October 2015and last dates for receipt for all nominations ends on Tuesday, 29th September 2015

“9^th ENERTIA Awards 2015 – India’s & South Asia’s Awards for Sustainable Energy & Power” will be given away at a Grand Function on: Thursday, 5th November 2015, starting at 5:45-6:00 p.m. Venue: “The Metropolitan Hotel”, (Poolside), Bangla Sahib Road, New Delhi

As you are aware, Falcon Media, Publishers of ENERTIA journal, have instituted India’s First and Pioneering award in the Power & Energy sector–the prestigious and coveted “ENERTIA AWARDS” in the year 2007. Since the institution of this Award, it has grown in stature and today the “ENERTIA AWARDS” have become an unmatched one in the Energy & Power sector of India and South Asian Region.

“ENERTIA Awards” attract “India’s topmost Power and Energy Companies” and are Benchmark Awards for Excellence in the Sector. These Awards are given to both Public and Private Sector Enterprises in the Power and Energy Sector. Special focus is on key areas like Super Critical Thermal Power, Hydropower, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, De-Centralized and Distributed Power, Energy Efficiency, Utilities, T&D, Manufacturing, Technology & Enterprise Innovation, Individual Excellence etc. “9th ENERTIA AWARDS 2015” will be held at “The Metropolitan Hotel (Poolside), New Delhi” on Thursday, 5th November 2015.

Overall around 35+ Awards are under adjudication by an Eminent Jury Panel under the Chairmanship of Prof. A. G. Iyer, Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, ENERTIA; President, ENERTIA Foundation, Renewable Energy Promotion Association (REPA) & Alliance for Small and Medium Enterprises (ASMEI) and Co-Chaired by K.Ravikumar, Former CMD,BHEL & Independent Director on Board, Reliance ADAG with Yogendra Prasad, Former CMD, NHPC & Ex-VP, IHA as the Special National Observer.

The Guidelines for Nominations for “9^th ENERTIA Awards 2015″ are attached with the categories. Looking Forward to your Valued Nominations on OR Before Tuesday, 29^th September 2015.

With Warm Regards & Best Wishes,

Sd/-

A. Prakash Iyer

Chief Convenor & Jt. Co-Chair- 9^th ENERTIA Awards 2015

Executive Publisher & Editor, ENERTIA journal, Falcon Media

Co-Author, INDIA BRANDished – SuperPowering Brand INDIA & POWERING in CRISIS

VP & Secretary, ENERTIA Foundation

Sr. VP & Secretary General | Renewable Energy Promotion Association, REPA

Director General, Alliance for Small & Medium Enterprises of India (ASMEI)

Cells: +91-9029077245 / 09029092223 / 09223547582

Email: enertiaawards.falcon@gmail.com | enertiaawards@gmail.com

(For and On Behalf of)

Prof. A. G. Iyer

Chairman of Jury Panel – “8th ENERTIA AWARDS 2014”

Editor-in-Chief, & Founder Publisher, ENERTIA Journal, “FALCON MEDIA”,

Author, INDIA BRANDished – SuperPowering Brand INDIA & POWERING in CRISIS

President & Chief Trustee, ENERTIA Foundation

President, Renewable Energy Promotion Association, REPA

President, Alliance for Small & Medium Enterprises of India (ASMEI)

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Rajasthan Govt. & RSGL sign MoU to develop Natural Gas infrastructure in state

MoU signed in presence of Rajasthan CM and MoS (I/C), P&NG
Rs 2,700 crore to be invested over the next three years
CNG highways to be set up and natural gas supplied to industries

Jaipur, September 9, 2015: In a significant step towards investment of Rs. 2,700 crore over the next three years for developing Natural Gas infrastructure in the state, Rajasthan State Gas Limited (RSGL) and Govt. of Rajasthan today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan Smt Vasundhara Raje, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and other senior officials.

The MoU, signed by Dr. Ashok Singhvi, Principal Secretary, Mines & Petroleum, Govt. of Rajasthan and Shri Ravi Agarwal, MD, RSGL also envisages setting up CNG highways and distribution of Natural Gas to various industrial clusters in the state of Rajasthan.

RSGL is a Joint Venture Company of GAIL Gas Ltd. (wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL (India) Ltd.) and Rajasthan State Petroleum Corporation Limited. RSGL has been nominated as a nodal player by the Govt. of Rajasthan for providing clean energy solution to Industry, Domestic, Commercial and Automobile sectors.

RSGL has taken up construction activities for setting up Mega Compression facilities at Neemrana which will pave the way for opening CNG corridor along the NH-8 between Delhi and Jaipur. The Govt. of Rajasthan has chalked out ambitious plan for development of various industrial clusters around Neemrana, Ghilot, Bikaner, Bhilwara, etc.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has granted “No Objection” to GAIL Gas Limited for transfer of CGD right of Kota in favour of RSGL which will open many other business streams to RSGL including setting up CNG highways from Kota to Jaipur, Kota to Baran, Kota to Bhilwara, Kota to Indore, etc.

RSGL is to set up LNG hub at Udaipur for catering to the demand of clean fuel for existing and proposed industries. The project of L-CNG will be set up first time in India.

The company is now set to provide clean energy solutions to the state by optimizing various possible options for eliminating waste in the prospective Smart Cities at Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur and Ajmer by putting up Municipal Waste to Bio Gas to run Eco-friendly vehicle and power plan thus reducing pollution. The Japanese investment at Neemrana and prospective Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor will act as catalyst for meeting the aspiration of Govt. of Rajasthan.

RSGL executed Heads of Agreement with GAIL (India) Ltd. for sourcing of Natural Gas to meet the gas demand in Rajasthan. RSGL also executed MoU with Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) for strategic tie up in promoting clean energy in the state.

The Govt. of Rajasthan is driving industrial growth in the state within a short span of time by attracting investment and creating an atmosphere of ease of doing business.

Global Sneaks Reviews

Hungarian army :Military drills for border protection

The Hungarian army has started military drills to prepare its soldiers for service at the southern border amid the unfolding refugee crisis, Chief of Staff General Tibor Benko said, according to MTI news agency. Legislation authorizing the operation could be passed after September 20, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. Soldiers joined by police will be charged with to bringing the border, which is currently crossed daily by thousands of refugees and migrants from Serbia, under control.
NATO chief: Warring parties better observing Ukraine ceasefire

A ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is being respected more now than in the past, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters on Wednesday during his visit to Prague. He welcomed the calm period, but stressed that “the situation in Ukraine is still very fragile.” In a phone conversation, Russia’s and Germany’s foreign ministers also confirmed that the ceasefire is holding, Russia’s Foreign Ministry says. Both Ukraine’s Armed Forces and the rebels have been detected breaching the ceasefire despite the Minsk-2 peace deal that was signed in February.
ISIS suicide bombings kill 13 Iraqi soldiers in Anbar province

Islamic State (previously ISIS/ISIL) suicide bombings and clashes between the extremist group and Iraqi troops have killed 13 soldiers in western Anbar province, AP reported. Wednesday’s attacks involved at least two suicide bombers that targeted a military outpost in the province, which fell to ISIS during its offensive last year, Iraqi military and security officials said.
Israel opens embassy in Cairo 4 years after storming

Israel opened a new embassy in Cairo on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said, four years after protesters in the Egyptian capital stormed the mission following Hosni Mubarak’s ouster. The Israeli embassy in Egypt is back in operation, AFP reported, citing the statement. “Today, exactly four years ago, the Israeli diplomats were forced to leave the Israeli embassy,” the ministry said. Egypt in 1979 became the first Arab country to sign a peace treaty with Israel. The ties have remained formally cold, however, over Israel’s policies towards the Palestinians.
Hungarian parliament mulls use of army to protect border with Serbia

The Hungarian parliament is expected to vote September 22 on a ruling party proposal to use the army to help police protect the country’s border with Serbia, Reuters reported, citing a senior Hungarian ruling Fidesz party lawmaker. Gergely Gulyas also said that there was no point in talking about migrant quotas until mass immigration was stopped. Hungary’s planned new transit zones near the Serbian border will be closed off from the rest of Hungary, the lawmaker said Wednesday, adding that migrants whose asylum requests are rejected will be returned to Serbia. Budapest is resisting EU pressure to accept mandatory quotas to redistribute some of the hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees.

Sanchi’s stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India added 5 new photos.

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Sanchi’s stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The most famous of these monuments, Stupa 1, known as the Great Stupa, was originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, the then governor of Ujjayini, whose wife Devi was the daughter of a merchant from the adjacent town of Vidisha. Their son Mahindra and daughter Sanghamitra were born in Ujjayini and sent to Sri Lanka, where they converted to king, the queen and their people to Buddhism.

The Sanchi hill goes up in shelves with Stupa 2 situated on a lower shelf, Stupa 1, Stupa 3, the 5th century Gupta Temple No.17 and the 7th century temple No. 18 are on the intermediate shelf and a later monastery is on the crowning shelf. The balustrade surrounding Stupa 2, carved with aniconic representations of the Buddha, was added in the late 2nd century BC under the Satavahanas.

The adjacent Gupta temple no.17 was hailed by Sir John Marshall as one of the most rationally organized structures in Indian architecture. Though small, it was a herald of all the principles which went into the engineering of an Indian temple in the early medieval period. The Buddhas in the perambulatory surrounding Stupa 1 are not contemporary with the Stupa but belong to the Gupta period in the mid-5th century AD. The monastery and the temple with the tall pillars adjacent to Stupa 1 and the temple near the monastery on the crowning shelf illustrate the evolution of the architectural form after the 5th century Gupta temple. – See more at:http://www.incredibleindia.org/…/sanchi/sanchi-introduction…

Sep

Book Launch:
The Oxford Handbook on Indian Foreign Policy
Edited by David M Malone, C Raja Mohan and Srinath Raghavan

Friday, 11 September 2015, 6:30 p.m.

Seminar Hall, 1st Floor, Kamaladevi Complex,
India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg

From the cover of ‘The Oxford Handbook of Indian Foreign Policy (Oxford Handbooks)’, July 2015

Oxford University Press, Centre for Policy Research and the Observer Research Foundation cordially invite you to the launch of ‘The Oxford Handbook on Indian Foreign Policy’.

The handbook, edited by three widely recognized students of the topic, provides an extensive survey of India’s external relations. The authors include leading Indian scholars and commentators of the field and several outstanding foreign scholars and practitioners. They address factors in Indian foreign policy flowing from both history and geography and also discuss key relationships, issues and multilateral forums through which the country’s international relations are refracted. The state-of-the-art on the subject, it is expected to make a critical contribution to the field and be the main point of reference for scholars, diplomats, and journalists, among others.

Guests of Honour include:
Ambassador Shyam Saran – Former Foreign Secretary, Government of India
Ambassador KS Bajpai – Former Ambassador to Pakistan, China and the US
Dr Arvind Subramanian – Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India

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Highlights from the local media of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

September 10th, 2015 | Volume: 1 – 8/9

Ananta Aspen Centre is pleased to launch a new initiative from 1st September, 2015 — a daily newsletter focusing on major developments and perspectives from the local media of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Our sincere effort is to keep you informed and updated on the events and developments in these neighbouring countries and the implications on India. Hope you find this initiative informative and useful. We value your feedback and comments.

BANGLADESH

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes US to restore Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for Bangladesh
Financial Express | 9^th September
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed her firm optimism that Bangladesh would get the GSP facilities from the United States through implementing the action plan despite the multifaceted conspiracy of a vested group. She said no superpower but some local evil forces are responsible for cancellation of the GSP facilities.

Chittagong among top 5 international finance hubs of the future
Dhaka Tribune | 7^th September
A recent opinion piece by Paul Hermann, the co-founder and managing director of Lamudi, a global real estate portal, expects the world will witness the continued growth of Chittagong along with four other financial hubs over the coming years. Its strategic location in close proximity to Myanmar and India makes Chittagong an interesting consideration for international financial service providers. Furthermore, the proposal to build road connectivity from Chittagong to Kunming, Southwest China, via Cox’s Bazar and Myanmar, will create an economic corridor to strengthen infrastructure in the region.

Extremism must be overthrown: Bangladesh Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu
the independent | 9^th September
“The government has brought the militants into book and if we are late in punishing them, militancy will be inspired. Killers of the Bangabandhu and the culprits responsible for 21 August grenade attack tried to halt the progress of the country through their atrocities but they did not succeed. They must be punished,” Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu said.

Bangladesh to help enclave dwellers sell property
bdnews24 | 9^th September
The Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff, General Abu Belal Mohammad Shafiul Huq told Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh that the joint working group of the two countries is aware that those enclave dwellers shifting to India need to dispose off their immovable property. “Such people will be helped by the respective Deputy Commissioners to enable them to sell their immovable property at remunerative market prices,” said General Huq who called on Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday evening.

PAKISTAN

Pakistan Rangers delegation in Delhi for talks with India’s BSF
Dawn | 9^th September
A 16-member delegation of Pakistan Rangers, headed by Rangers (Punjab) Director General Maj Gen Umar Farooq Barki, arrived in New Delhi Wednesday for routine annual talks with Border Security Force (BSF) officials.

Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal ‘not against anyone’: PM Nawaz Sharif
Dawn | 9^th September
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan would continue to maintain minimum nuclear deterrence for security purposes, but that these weapons are ‘not against any one”.

Talks not on Modi’s terms: National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz
The Nation | 9^th September
Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz yesterday reiterated Pakistan’s stance that Kashmir must be on the agenda of any bilateral engagement with India and that the talks essentially take place on the principle of equality.

Three Kashmiri leaders join Hurriyat forum under Syed Ali Geelani
Geo.tv | 9^th September
In what is being described as a major development, three senior Kashmiri leaders on Wednesday joined a new coalition forum led by veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani in Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan’s SC orders govt to adopt Urdu as official language
Pakistan Observer | 9^th September
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday ordered the implementation of Urdu as the official language at all government departments.

SRI LANKA

DMK tells Modi not to back resolution on Lanka
Colombo Gazette | 9^th September
DMK President M Karunanidhi said in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi “It is widely reported in the press that the USA is going to bring in a totally revised resolution seeking a domestic inquiry into alleged war crimes and human rights violations during the peak of civil war in 2009.”

Lanka targets 4 mn tourist by 2020
Daily News | 9^th September
Sri Lanka would be targeting four million tourist arrivals by 2020, said Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Paddy Vithana.

Sri Lanka’s report at UNHRC sessions to be submitted on 30th
News.lk | 9^th September
A report of alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka during the final stages of the humanitarian operation is slated to be presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council sessions in Geneva on the 30th of September.

Launch Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 bring to its fans of the Android phablet,it has a premium look and feel in its 5.7-inch display and SideSync, along with a much refined 5th generation S Pen capabilities for better multi-tasking.
SamsungGalaxy Note5 is powered by a Samsung Exynos octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit chip and 4GB RAM (LPDDR4). It comes in 32GB and 64GB storage variants but there’s no microSD card slot for expansion. In terms of connectivity, the the phone supports WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO(2×2), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS, and 4G LTE Cat.9 / LTE Cat.6 options.

First ever Radio4 child awards by UNICEF and AROI

MUMBAI, September 7, 2015: UNICEF and Association of Radio Operators of India (AROI) announced winners for the first-of-their kind Radio4child awards. The Radio4child awards honor selected radio jockeys (RJs) who have worked towards sensitizing the larger public through creative messages on Routine Immunization (RI).

The awards are a culmination of capacity-building workshops, conducted in 2014-15, by UNICEF for over 40 private FM and AIR journalists. UNICEF has engaged with district-level AIR radio professionals and partnered with AROI to create a holistic discussion on RI through the medium of Radio. AROI is an industry group which brings over 200 private FM stations together. The initiative has been supported by Speak for Change and Nagrik Foundation.

These awards were given in the presence of UNICEF Celebrity Advocate and popular actress, Madhuri Dixit.

The nomination categories included Best Public Service Announcement, Best Jingle, Best Radio Jockey Link, Best Creative Campaign, Best Message Clarity Award and Best Radio Spot for Government of India’s flagship Immunisation Programme, Mission Indradhanush.

Twenty one entries were received from leading radio stations across the country. The winners were picked by a select jury which included personalities from academia, media and radio.

The RJs participating in the workshops, came from nine focus states with the lowest Routine Immunisation rates –Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. During training, the RJs produced creative radio jingles and talk shows, to deliver critical messages on child health and RI. More than 50 radio jockey mentions and 21 innovative jingles on the need for complete immunization were produced.

All India Radio and several private radio stations provided free space for airing the voices of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and offered platforms to children for voicing immunisation messages.

The awards ceremony comes in the backdrop of the just-concluded global ‘Call to Action Summit 2015’, which adopted the DELHI DECLARATION on ‘ending preventable maternal and child deaths’. The declaration was developed as an outcome of the high-level ministerial conclave, held in New Delhi as part of the summit.

“This is certainly a momentous day when private FM channels from across the country have joined hands for supporting the Government of India’s mission for ending preventable child deaths. I am certain that our partnership with UNICEF will go a long way forward to create awareness on this important health issue,” said Mrs. Anuraddha Prasad, President AROI in her inaugural address.

“Radio, as a powerful medium, is a crucial point of contact with the remotest and hard-to-reach populations. Today as we celebrate the awesome power of this medium, it shows us how “on air” activities can creatively communicate critical health messages,” said Caroline den Dulk, Chief of Communication, UNICEF

In a recorded statement to the guests, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Joint Secretary Health, shared, “Radio’s reach especially that of the public broadcaster, All India Radio remains unparalleled. The vision of engaging radio is also aligned to India’s ‘Call to Action for Child Survival and Development’ focusing on the need for creating synergetic efforts with all stakeholders, especially media, focusing on innovative ideas and practical solutions to empower every citizen with knowledge and information” .

UNICEF Celebrity Advocate, Madhuri Dixit said, “Each child should get proper nutrition, upbringing, education and Health care. I am honoured to be associated with the cause of Routine Immunization which will ensure a healthy future for children in the country,” said Madhuri Dixit.

The winners

Best PSA Award: Anadi, Radio FM, Bhopal.

Best Jingle Award: Shashi, RJ, Radio Mirchi, Patna.

Best RJ Link Award: Sangram, RJ, Radio Choklate, Bhubaneswar

Best Creative Campaign; Khanak, RJ, Big FM, Delhi.

Mission Indradhanush Best Radio Spot: Animesh, RJ, My FM, Raipur.

Best Message Clarity Award: Subhash and Shashi, RJs, Radio Mirchi, Patna

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Caroline Den Dulk, Chief of Communication and Advocacy,

UNICEF India, Mobile: +91 981 810 6093

Ms. Geetanjali Master, Communication Specialist,

UNICEF India, Mobile: + 91 981 810 5861
Ms. Sonia Sarkar, Communication Officer,
UNICEF India: Mobile: +91 981 017 0289

Mr. Uday Chawla,

Secretary General, AROI 9811298869

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Death and The Social WebOn Monday, September 21st, the Tow Center and the Dart Center will host a panel discussion examining the issues raised by death on the social web.

Should audiences be protected from these images? Does responsibility differ for news organizations versus the social platforms? What can we learn from history about similar ‘moment of death’ images, and how does culture play into what is acceptable or not?

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Image Truth/Story TruthOn Friday, October 16th, the Tow Center, the Brown Institute and photographers Nina Berman and Gary Knight will host a one day conference bringing together industry professionals, academics, cultural theorists and historians to discuss the changing nature of photojournalism and documentary photography in the digital age.

Hillary Clinton

4 hrs ·

I wanted you to hear this directly from me:

Yes, I should have used two email addresses, one for personal matters and one for my work at the State Department. Not doing so was a mistake. I’m sorry about it, and I take full responsibility.

It’s important for you to know a few key facts. My use of a personal email account was aboveboard and allowed under the State Department’s rules. Everyone I communicated with in government was aware of it. And nothing I ever sent or received was marked classified at the time.

As this process proceeds, I want to be as transparent as possible. That’s why I’ve provided all of my work emails to the government to be released to the public, and why I’ll be testifying in public in front of the Benghazi Committee later next month.

I know this is a complex story. I could have—and should have—done a better job answering questions earlier. I’m grateful for your support, and I’m not taking anything for granted.

I understand that you may have more questions, and I am going to work to keep answering them. If you want to read more, including my emails themselves, please go here:

https://www.hillaryclinton.com/emails/

Thank you,

Hillary

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 | EDIT

MSG2 – The Messenger Music Release

Aims for 3000 plus screen release worldwide, says Saint Gurmeeet Ram Rahim Insan

The music album of Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s forthcoming film, “MSG 2– The Messenger” was released on Tuesday in a glittering ceremony. The film features the MSG as a director, actor, writer, music composer, lyricist and singer. The music rights of the film have been taken by T series, which was represented by Ajay Kapoor and other senior level executives. The co-actors including Arpit Ranka and several well known Bollywood personalities were among the attendees for the event. MSG’s daughters Honeypreet Insan and Charanpreet Insan are debuting in the film, while they have also worked as creative directors. His youngest daughter has performed a duet along with MSG. Arpit Ranka, one of the villains, gained prominence playing Duryodhana in the recent version of the epic Mahabharat. The album, which consists of songs “Party Dhoom Dham Se”, “MSG – The Messenger”, “Haseen Vadiyon mein”, “Sapnon Mein aana tera”, “Aaaja donon pyaar karen” and “Hula Hula”

The album is expected to break records on online portals like Flipkart and Amazon on its pre-booking as was the case of the previous film album that had broken records upon its launch. MSG2 – The Messenger is already creating a lot of buzz for its songs. There are six songs in the film and all the songs have been sung by the Saint himself in different voices. The first two songs Party Dhoom Dham Se and MSG-The Messenger are trending popularity charts and fuelling twitter mania and getting lots of response online. In the every album, MSG has shown a remarkable talent to sing in different voices and genres with mind blowing ease. As for Party Dhoom Dham Se, it is possibly the grandest canvas for any song shot anywhere in the world with a crowd of 1 Lakh 71 thousand plus for over a period of three days.

The event was grand as MSG made his entry in an awe inspiring custom designed vehicle flanked by motorcycle escorts. Saint Ram Rahim said at a press conference. “I would like to congratulate the entire team who have done the hard work for the album and the film. And the biggest salute to the almighty who made this possible,” he added. On a pointed query MSG said that a large release nationally and worldwide on over 3000 plus screens was being planned by the producer Hakikat Entertainment.

The film, which features Guruji along with a sea of talented debutants, will release on September 18th.

About the Music album

Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim innovates by singing in different voices in MSG2-The Messenger

Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Insan’s upcoming sequel, MSG2 – The Messenger is already creating a lot of buzz for its songs. There are six songs in the film and all the songs have been sung by the Saint himself in different voices. The first two songs Party Dhoom Dham Se and MSG-The Messenger are trending popularity charts, fuelling twitter mania and getting lots of response online.

MSG has shown a remarkable talent to sing in different voices and genres with mind blowing ease. The song Rooh Nashiyayi, has a rich sensuous variant that can be termed as extremely romantic. Hule Maale Gili Chila, is a tribal song based on folksy tribal beats. Then there are melodies like Sapnon mein aana tera and Haseen vadiyon mein that are soothing, soul stirring melodies.

Says Saint Insan who is the not only the director and music director, “I have never received any kind of training in music. But what I want to draw everyone’s attention to, is that with the power of meditation, it is possible to receive amazing grace from God that makes me do everything with ease. If I can do it, so can anyone else.”

The shooting of the song Party Dhoom Dham Se was done over three nights and MSG would perform his popular numbers to regale the audience as the shooting would come to a close at around 6 am every morning. The film crew would have from Bombay would always ask him one question, after such a back breaking schedule, where do you get the energy from? “God”, is always his favourite one word answer.

It certainly seems a miracle that the Saint actually goes from the lowest octave to the highest octave nonstop when he sings on stage.

Synopsis of film

The tribal and aboriginal inhabitants have lived a primitive life for centuries. MSG2-The Messenger, the upcoming film will be based on a train of true events that were set in motion when MSG took it upon himself to reform them. But will they? Set in an original backdrop, the movie captures the brutality of their life – from ruthless murders of the innocents, to feeding themselves on raw flesh! There is no limit to their callous behavior and coldblooded activities!

As the story unfolds, a devastating drought in the area leaves these pitiless souls to deal with the grave situation on their own. MSG ie Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan, who plays himself, enters as the real life, selfless social reformer. In his pursuit to change the law of the jungle that prevails, he soon realizes the task isn’t a cakewalk. And that triggers a conflict of epic proportions. Also, these folks’ grudge against the civilized lot only strengthens by the day, owing to an age-old secret, which is shrouded in mystery.

Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan being the determined reformer that he is, shoulders the responsibility to bring life to this lifeless and heartless place. In this mission, his devoted, trained disciples help him achieve the goals. After a roller-coaster battle, things settle and the uncivilized tribals undergo major soul and behavior makeovers, thus turning into the civilized lot.

But that’s not all. The real villains, who were invisible earlier jump into the fray. Those who were the direct beneficiaries of the lack of progress of the tribals had conspired to keep them in a backward state. Those enemies are much bigger and far more powerful. Action, high drama and suspense keep people on the edge of their seats in this racy, musical flick.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 | EDIT

Anirban Lahiri becomes first Indian to make International Team for Presidents Cup

Anirban Lahiri has accomplished yet another glorious feat for Indian golf as he becomes the first Indian to secure a place in the International Team for the Presidents Cup scheduled to be played in Incheon City, South Korea, from October 8 – 11, 2015.

The Presidents Cup, a biennial event, played between the United States of America and the International Team (Rest of the World minus Europe) is one of the two biggest men’s team competitions in international golf besides the Ryder Cup which is played between USA and Europe.

Lahiri, currently ranked 40^th in the world, made the grade on merit as an automatic qualifier thanks to his seventh position in the International Team standings. The top-10 players earned automatic spots in the team.

Anirban, the current Asian Tour Order of Merit leader and a two-time winner on the European Tour this season, had last month etched his name in golden letters in the annals of Indian golf with a top-5 at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. It was the best-ever result for an Indian at a Major.

“I can’t describe the feeling because growing up you look up to events like the Ryder Cup and feel terrible about it as you can’t be a part of something like that. But thankfully, we have the Presidents Cup for us to aim for and it is an achievement to make the team,” said Lahiri.

“I know Jeev (Milkha Singh) was really close to getting in one year when he was in the world’s top-50 and unfortunately, he couldn’t due to injury. It would have done a lot of good for golf, not just in India but in Asia.

“I’m looking forward to being a part of the International Team. It’ll be a massive boost for golf in the region. You get so many eyeballs and everybody in America will be watching. To be a part of something historic like that is extremely special. All I want to do is make sure that I get a point for the International Team,” added the 28-year-old Indian, who has seven international titles to his credit.

As Anirban heads to Korea for his Presidents Cup debut, he will be encouraged by the fact that he had a successful outing at his first international team event, the inaugural EurAsia Cup in 2014. Lahiri made a huge contribution to Team Asia’s tantalizing come-from-behind 10-10 draw with Team Europe at the EurAsia Cup.

Lahiri’s teammates in the International Team will include the likes of Major champions Jason Day (Australia), Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa), Adam Scott (Australia), Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) and other leading international stars such as Branden Grace (South Africa), Marc Leishman (Australia) and Danny Lee (New Zealand) as well as fellow Asian superstars Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) and Thongchai Jaidee (Thailand). Captain Nick Price (Zimbabwe) will name two Captain’s picks later on Tuesday.

The U.S. team will consist of Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Jimmy Walker, Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar and Chris Kirk, with two more Captain’s (Jay Haas) picks to be included.

The Presidents Cup, being played in Asia for the first time, will be held at the esteemed Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Songdo IBD, Incheon City. The USA has dominated the event since its inception in 1994, having won on eight out of 10 editions. The International Team’s only victory came in 1998 while there was a tie between the two teams in 2003.

Uttam Singh Mundy, Director, PGTI, said, “We at the PGTI congratulate Anirban for becoming the first Indian to earn a place in the International Team for the Presidents Cup. Anirban’s latest achievement is a result of his exceptional performances around the world in recent years. This landmark moment for Indian golf would contribute in further popularizing the sport in the country. The PGTI’s sustained efforts in providing a robust domestic structure at home, aim at producing more such champions who follow in Anirban’s footsteps in the coming years.”