PM Philip: “We will maintain our all-embracing policy on Fiji

PM Philip: “We will maintain our all-embracing policy on Fiji

PRIME Minister Danny Philip has been accused by Fijian political fugitive Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara of supporting what he described as an ‘unelected, illegal and corrupt’ Fiji regime.

According to the Pacific Scoop website, Ratu Mara had particularly harsh words for Prime Minister Philip, who he claimed has supported Bainimarama in resuming chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).

“The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands conveniently forgets that many Fijian soldiers gave their lives for that country during World War Two and now he is siding with an unelected illegal and corrupt regime,” Ratu Mara said.

“With the support of the Solomon Islands, [the regime] has resumed chairmanship of the MSG and its plan is to use it as a front against Australia and New Zealand.”

Ratu Mara accused Prime Minister Philip for playing an instrumental part in helping the Fiji interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, obtain the MSG chairmanship.

This followed the MSG traditionally ceremony hosted by the Solomon Islands in Honiara, December year.

The Solomon Star understands Prime Minister Philip has a lot of respect for Commodore Bainimarama and he doesn’t want anything to spoil the relationship between Fiji and the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

“We will maintain our all-embracing policy on Fiji, making sure that Fiji - the most important thing to Solomon Islands is to get Fiji back on track of the 2014 election, democratic elections in Fiji,” the country’s Prime Minister said recently.

Meanwhile, Ratu Mara is planning to visit the Solomon Islands as he plans to make a whirlwind tour to the US and around the Pacific over the next month to promote his “pro-democracy” cause.

However, it is still unclear whether he would be meeting the Prime Minister when he arrives in Honiara.

The former lieutenant-colonel and a key officer in the 2006 military coup accused by human rights activists of being responsible for torture in the regime – allegations he denies – expects to visit Samoa, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Ratu Mara’s number one mission is to garner support from other Pacific nations for his cause of bringing democracy back to Fiji.

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www.ptetadmissions.nic.in PTET - 2011 Seat Allotment Result will be declared on 26th July,2011 after 3:00 pm Online Counseling

Jai Narain Vyas University
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PTET - 2011 Seat Allotment Result will be declared on 26th July,2011 after 3:00 pm

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PTET 2011 सीट आबंटन का परिणाम 26 जुलाई, 2011 को सांय 3:00 बजे के बाद घोषित किया जाएगा

In no case student or Institute will be allowed to report after closing of the schedule reporting day and thereafter remaining seats will be treated as vacant seats.

दिए गए रिपोर्टिंग समय के पश्चात, उम्मीदवार या इंस्टिट्यूट को रिपोर्टिंग की अनुमति प्रदान नहीं की जाएगी | इसके पश्चात बची हुई सीट, अवशेष (vacant) के रूप में मानी जाएगी, जिन पर अगली काउंसेलिंग में किसी को भी आवंटित किया जा सकता है | इसके लिए वे स्वयं जिम्मेवार होंगें |

Candidates who have been allotted any seat, are requested to login at the site. Get the printed allotment letter & bank challan, deposit balance fee Rs.20450/- from 27 July, 2011 to 05 August, 2011, and report at allotted B.Ed. College on or before 06th August, 2011.

उम्मीदवार जिसको सीट आवंटित हो गई हैं, वे काउंसेलिंग साईट पर लॉगिन कर ALLOTMENT LETTER और बैंक चालन का प्रिंट लेंवे | उसके पश्चात शेष शुल्क 20450 रूपये जमा कराये और आवंटित बी.एड. कॉलेज में 27 जुलाई 2011 से 06 अगस्त 2011 तक रिपोर्टिंग करें |
राज्य सरकार के निर्णयानुसार, PTET-2011 परीक्षा में भाग लेने वाले सभी अभ्यार्थी, B.Ed. कॉलेज में प्रवेश के लिए ऑनलाइन काउंसलिंग प्रक्रिया में भाग ले सकतें है | इस हेतु अभ्यार्थी PTET प्राप्तांक के आधार पर स्व-विवेक से निर्णय लें | कृपया ध्यान दें इच्छुक अभ्यार्थी प्रथम राउंड में ही इस साईट पर पंजीकरण करवाकर चोइस भरें, प्रथम राउंड के बाद आप इस वर्ष के लिए दुबारा से चोइस नहीं दे पायेगे |

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CBSE to prepare MBBS questions National data bank to weed out fake marksheets

In view of the Union health ministry giving its nod and the Centre making the requisite amendments in “Regulations on Graduate Medical Education” as well as Post-Graduate Medical Education, a “common core syllabus” is being prepared for MBBS admissions on the basis of the syllabi of the school boards of different states, the MCI’s counsel stated.

The MCI decided to introduce the common NEET as per the proposal put forth during the national-level meeting of deans, principals, directors of various colleges and institutions, which was hosted by the government to examine the issue on March 29.

This was followed by another meeting of the Board of Governors of MCI and officials of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to finalise the modalities for NEET for MBBS admissions to be conducted by the CBSE.

“In a further meeting on July 18, it was decided to make the core syllabus of the NEET under-graduate admissions available on the MCI website for feedback from the relevant stakeholders,” the MCI note stated.

The pattern of the examination, distribution of questions across different MBBS subjects and model questions would be made available on the MCI website from August for the benefit of students.

The CBSE has also been given the responsibility of preparing the MBBS question papers.

“Regarding the common NEET for post-graduate (MD/MS) admissions across the country, the modalities are being worked out. The examination is schedule for next January-February for the academic year 2012-13,” the MCI note said.

Taking note of recent paper leaks, the MCI said, “CBSE has indicated that for security reasons, the question paper will be only in English and Hindi.”

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Ajit closes his party’s doors on Mulayam Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh said Yadav should be worried about the fate of his own party

Terming former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav as “anti-farmer”, Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh said Yadav should be worried about the fate of his own party, which has only 10 MLAs from western UP’s 25 districts.

He said the SP chief has not addressed any public meeting either in Bundelkhand or eastern UP in the last six months. Singh was reacting to Yadav’s statement asking Singh to merge the RLD with his party, SP. “Yadav’s desperation is understandable. I have addressed more than two dozen meetings in eastern and Bundelkhand regions of the state in the last two months. The RLD is getting good response in these two regions because of its old association with my father Choudhari Charan Singh,” Singh said.

“I had said that the doors of my party are open for both the SP and the Congress. It does not mean that we have any application for poll alliance,” Singh said. The RLD has already made it clear that it would have no pact with either the BSP or the BJP, he added. “If Yadav wishes to join the RLD now, we would not take him,” he added.

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Anderson takes five for 65 as England bowl India out for 261 at Lord's to go 1-0 up in four-match series

James Anderson took five for 65 as England claimed a 196-run victory over India on the final afternoon of the opening Test at Lord’s on Monday.

With England needing nine wickets to secure victory Anderson proved the home side’s hero by taking five, including those of Rahul Dravid (36), VVS Laxman (56) and Sachin Tendulkar (12).

While Anderson’s performance on the final day was nothing short of brilliant, captain Andrew Strauss preferred to praise the overall team performance.

“I think over the two innings it was as close to the perfect bowling performance as we have had in the last two years,” Strauss said. “That’s saying a lot because we have bowled exceptionally well quite consistently.”

Strauss also paid tribute to the 22,000-strong crowd that turned out at Lord’s to cheer every ball. “I think it was a great atmosphere. We all appreciate playing Test cricket in front of full houses,” he continued.

“It makes you feel like you are doing something important and that every wicket taken or run scored is appreciated. The bigger the crowds we have over the course of the summer, the better.

“It’s a pretty worthless pursuit comparing teams but what I like is that there are no obvious weaknesses in our team and that was the case in 2005 as well.”

Meanwhile, England have named an unchanged 12-man squad for second Test against India, which gets under way at Trent Bridge on Friday.

“There was a lot to be pleased about from the opening Test at Lord’s,” said National Selector Geoff Miller. “We saw some excellent performances with both bat and ball which resulted in an outstanding win on the final day of what was a memorable match.

“While the squad from the first Test all came through unscathed we have included Tim Bresnan in the squad for this next Test and he’ll once again be pushing for selection following a short turnaround in between Test matches.”

England squad for second npower Test against India at Trent Bridge

Andrew Strauss (Middlesex) (captain)
James Anderson (Lancashire)
Ian Bell (Warwickshire)
Tim Bresnan (Yorkshire)
Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire)
Alastair Cook (Essex)
Eoin Morgan (Middlesex)
Kevin Pietersen (Surrey)
Matt Prior (Sussex)
Graeme Swann (Nottinghamshire)
Chris Tremlett (Surrey)
Jonathan Trott (Warwickshire)

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Deutsche Bank's Anshu Jain sees execution as his forte

FRANKFURT:Deutsche Bank crowned India-born investment banking chief Anshu Jain and German bankerJuergen Fitschen co-chief executives on Monday, ending a drawn-out succession process.

Jain, the 48-year-old head of investment banking, will take over fromJosef Ackermann in May 2012, and will rule alongside Fitschen, the 62-year-old Germany chief who has been with the Frankfurt-based bank for the past 24 years.

Jain landed the top job because his department has consistently delivered up to 85 percent of group profit and frequently outperformed peers in challenging market conditions.

The London-based banker with a background in trading could eventually become sole chief as the lender said his contract will be extended by five years until March 31. 2017, while Fitschen's contract will expire almost two years before that.

Jain, an avid wildlife photographer, has built a loyal following among staff known internally as "Anshu's army" to describe the legion of traders placing bets on rates, currencies, commodities, debt and equities.

The father of two keeps a low profile. Unlike Ackermann who tends to travel with an entourage of press people and bodyguards, Jain is often seen strolling into conferences alone, sporting a small backpack containing a few presentations or his iPad.

He freely admits that most global investment banks follow very similar strategies and operate in the same, often crowded, markets but is quick to point out Deutsche Bank's advantages.

"Execution, execution, execution," he says, often chopping the air with an outstretched palm to emphasize his point.

Jain and Deutsche Bank's strength come from his ability to retain staff at the investment bank, a key factor in maintaining market share.

Most of the top 15 investment bankers at Deutsche have been there for more than a decade, sparing the lender the kind of management disruption that has dogged rivals like UBS,Merrill Lynch and others after the financial crisis.

Jain, who joined Deutsche Bank in 1995 from Merrill Lynch, worked his way up to become Deutsche's highest paid board member, earning 12 million euros ($17.2 million) for his performance in 2010. That topped the 8.99 million euros awarded to Ackermann.

Jain has also been careful to strike a conciliatory note toward regulators and politicians, even though Deutsche Bank did not require a bailout during the financial crisis.

"Investment banks, just like regulators and governments, have to accept that some of their activities contributed to the crisis," Jain told an audience inFrankfurt last year.

The banker, who was born in Rajasthan, India, has also spent the past years radically recalibrating and downsizing the investment bank.

Between 2009 and 2010, assets at the sales and trading division were cut by more than 40 percent from pre-crisis levels.

Proprietary trading activities were stopped altogether, and value at risk, an industry measure used to calculate the maximum potential loss, was reduced by 55 percent from a pre-crisis peak.

Jain took the helm as co-chief of the investment bank after his mentor, Edson Mitchell, died in a plane crash in December 2000.

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