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New Player in the Communications Market Continues to Grow – Donovan Consulting Group…

April 3, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

New Player in the Communications Market Continues to Grow – Donovan Consulting
Group Becomes Donovan Group Inc.

TORONTO, April 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After three years of providing
top-notch expertise and dynamic multimedia projects, what else can an
organization do to show its determination but to expand and grow. In order to
reflect its entrepreneurial spirit and its passion for quality customer service,
Donovan Consulting Group has taken the next step – by establishing itself as a
corporation.

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Donovan Group Inc. is the same multimedia
communications and special events management company that has slowly become a
force in these areas within the Canadian private, public and charitable sectors.

“The decision to incorporate is a strategic one as the goal is to become a
leading company within the multimedia and event management fields across North
America,” says company President Andy Donovan. “With the support, guidance, and
loyalty of my clients — as well as the collaboration of my creative brain trust
of business partners — I am able to move towards my long-term goal of strategic
growth.”

Donovan Group Inc. provides communication and event management services to
organizations with the goal to create and/or enhance a positive dialogue between
the client and their intended audience — the media, direct consumer or event
attendee. For more information, visit our website at

http://www.donovangroup.ca/.

The Donovan Group Inc. logo is available at

http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7283

CONTACT: Donovan Group Inc.
Andy Donovan, President
416-323-1773
andy@donovangroup.ca

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‘Dirty Dancing’ town planning memorial for Patrick Swayze

September 19, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Sep 19 (ANI): Locals of a North Carolina community, where Patrick Swayze’s film ‘Dirty Dancing’ was shot, are planning a memorial service for the late star.

The ‘Ghost’ star died on Monday evening after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

The town of Lake Lure will pay homage to the 57-year-old during a memorial service on Saturday evening at Firefly Cove, a housing development that was Camp Chimney Rock when ‘Dirty Dancing’ was filmed.

Many outdoor scenes in the film were filmed there, as was the cabin of Johnny Castle, Swayze’s character.

While the memorial service is free, visitors will be asked to donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Rev Everette Chapman, who will be speaking at the memorial service, said that the town’s residents remember Swayze as a kind family man.

Chapman, who lived at Lake Lure when the movie was filmed but did not meet the actors, said he would talk about Swayze’s determination to live each day to the fullest.

“I’ll ask people their memory of him and just talk about him as every woman’s heart-throb and every man’s envy,” said Chapman.

Although organisers have no idea how many people to expect, they have still arranged for police officers to help with parking. (ANI)

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Worst Brit footie team ends 90-match losing streak with victory!

September 17, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Harraby Athletic, the worst football team in Britain, has finally tasted victory – after a losing streak of 90 matches.

The side has been on a losing spree since three years and was badly mauled in a 19-0 match in 2006.

The team concedes 10 goals a game on an average and their goalie has seen the ball netted over 400 times in less than three seasons.

The under-14 squad celebrated their first win after beating Edenvale Hawks 3-2 at their home ground, Hammond’s Park.

Sky News quoted coach Brett Preston as saying: “Pure determination has got us there and their faces after the game meant everything.

“All week I’ve had other managers phoning me up to congratulate us on our achievement.

“When we lost our first game 19-0, it could have even been a higher score as the opposing manager tried to help us by swapping players around and telling them to ease off.

“They just couldn’t help scoring against us. Gradually over time, the scores have come down, but we’re always bottom of the table and we’ve never even won a friendly match.”

Harraby has only one point in the Longhorn Youth Football League after the opponents did not play the game.

It consists of players who are either playing for the first time or have been rejected by other teams.he coach said: “They know that if they leave, they might not get the chance of a game as they might not get into another team.”

However, Preston also praised the determination of his boys.

He said: “The boys have been prepared to stick at it and been willing to learn. They turn up for training in all weathers and really deserve a win at last.” (ANI)

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A docudrama plays a story of women cricketers’ struggle and triumph

September 10, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Kolkata, Sep 9 (ANI): A docudrama titled ‘Indian Women’s Cricket team Poor Cousins of Million Dollar Babies’ highlights the disparity between men and women cricket players in India.

As the title suggests, the docudrama shows how while men cricketers hog all the limelight and bask in the glory of success and money, women cricketers are way behind their male counterparts though they have been able to carve a name for themselves in the international sport arena.

The 25-minute audio-visual commentary narrates a story of the triumph of women’s cricket despite the disparities and differential treatment.

Former Indian Skipper Anjum Chopra said the docudrama has been able to mirror the women cricketers’ struggle, hard work and determination to reach the milestone they have achieved despite receiving far less attention of sports authority, sponsorship and media coverage as compared with their male counterparts.

“I really liked it. I think it’s very nice. It covers a lot of angels into the lives of women cricketers on and off the field. It’s a true depiction of the lives and struggles of Indian women cricketers go through,” Anjum Chopra added.

The The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI ) spends millions of rupees on men’s cricket and its stalwart players but women’s team, which has consistently done well in the context of world tournaments, has not received the same attention and promotion.

Sunil Yash Kalra, who has directed the documentary, said it’s time to tell the story of players engaged in the most popular and fast growing game in India despite their gender.

“It’s a sport which is a nerve centre of India, the subcontinent. And, it’s also included in the Asian Games next year. So, basically if you were to look at it… A, it’s the fastest growing game. B, there is a story that needs to be told about each individual member, that’s what the idea is to showcase the best to the rest of the world,” Kalra added.

The film also reveals interesting facts about women’s cricket in India. For example, women’s cricket in India can be traced back to early 20th century when an Australian school teacher Anne Kelleve made cricket a compulsory game at the Baker Memorial School in Kottayam, Kerala, in 1913.

The Women’s World Cup was initiated in 1973, two years before the men’s World Cup. And, Indian eves played T20 international cricket in 2006 while Indian men played their first match in 2007. (ANI)

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US in delicate spot over Afghan vote fraud claims: NYT

September 10, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, Sep.9 (ANI): Though Obama administration officials are reluctant to confirm that there has been wholesale fraud in the presidential elections in Afghanistan, they have recognised that with President Hamid Karzai getting a slim majority, that they will have to keep dealing with him for another five years.

While there are clearly numerous egregious instances of fraud or vote-rigging, these officials said, it would take further investigation to judge whether, as one put it, “this whole thing is rotten, top to bottom.”

According to the New York Times, their caution reflects the fact that while the initial vote-counting has reached its conclusion, the Electoral Complaints Commission, an Afghan and international panel that will certify the final count, is still in the early stages of an investigation that could take several weeks.

They know that raising too many doubts about Karzai’s legitimacy could make it impossible to work with him later.

“Even if we get a second round of voting, the odds are still high that Karzai will win. We have a fundamental interest in building up the legitimacy of the Karzai government,” said Bruce Riedel, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who advised the administration on its Afghan policy.

European diplomats have also expressed a similar frustration that they were powerless to do much now except wait.

“There’s a great perception out there that Karzai has stolen this,” one diplomat said.

“I’m realistic enough to know that there’s not much we can do about that right now,” he adds.

The American ambassador in Kabul, Karl W. Eikenberry, has briefed US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and has also delivered a blunt message to Karzai: “Don’t declare victory.”

The slim majority tentatively awarded to Karzai, has put the Obama administration in an awkward spot: trying to balance its professed determination to investigate mounting allegations of corruption and vote-rigging while not utterly alienating the man who seems likely to remain the country’s leader for another five years.

“We realize that the allegations have reached such a level that we need to be very careful to allow the process to breathe,” said an administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

“The message was, Let’s make sure that the electoral bodies do their work, and do it rigorously,” he added.

On Tuesday, the United Nations-backed commission that is the ultimate arbiter of the vote said it found “clear and convincing evidence of fraud” at several polling stations and ordered a partial recount.

Election officials said Karzai won 54.1 percent of the vote, a percentage that, if certified, would spare him a runoff against his main challenger, Abdullah Abdullah, who received 28.3 percent. (ANI)

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KNP to hold Black Day on Oct.22

September 8, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Sep.8 (ANI): The Supreme Council of the KNP held an important meeting in Luton on September 6, which was presided by the party Chairman Abbas Butt. The meeting discussed and analysed the current situation of the Kashmiri struggle and made important decisions.

The Supreme Council strongly condemned the government of Pakistan’s latest attempts to grab territory which is legal part of State of Jammu and Kashmir. The SC said Pakistani governments have never been sincere with the cause of Kashmir and always have formulated policies to snatch Kashmir; and have deliberately deprived people of their fundamental human rights.

The SC said people of Gilgit Baltistan deserve to have their basic human rights which have been denied since 1947; but no one should be allowed to implement their imperialist designs in name of giving rights to people of the region. The KNP leaders said, if Pakistani authorities were sincere they could have discussed the issue with the people of the region and given these rights without making the region a ‘province’ of Pakistan.

PPP government claims to advance rights of people and democracy, but their policies are designed to deprive people of basic rights and advance undemocratic and unconstitutional practises. They tried to make Pakistani Administered Kashmir a province after the Shimla Pact and they plan to make Gilgit Baltistan a province and pave way for division of Jammu and Kashmir.

KNP leaders said some people of Jammu and Kashmir hold Black Day on 27th October, as that is the day when Indian army landed in Kashmir. KNP leaders said in our opinion their wisdom is misdirected. We have to look at the root cause. Indian army came after the tribal invasion and subsequent ‘Provisional Accession’.

KNP Supreme Council said, ‘It was the Pakistani tribesmen supported by the Pakistani government of the time which violated the Standstill Agreement and invaded parts of the State territory. It was these tribesmen which contravened the State sovereignty and killed thousands of innocent Kashmiri men and women. It was because of this unprovoked and unjustified attack on our sovereignty which seriously threatened life, honour and property of people that the Maharaja was compelled to seek help from India.

KNP leaders said we have serious issues with India on their Kashmir policy, as we believe Kashmir is not their internal part; but as for the Black Day is concerned we should have Black Day on 22 October because this is the day when our troubles and miseries started.

KNP SC has decided to take a lead on this matter and hold a BLACK DAY on 22 October; and in this regard various responsibilities have been given to Dr Shabir Choudhry and Nawaz Majid who will liaise with other like minded people and parties. The meeting was addressed by ZubairAnsari, Nazam Bhatti, Nawaz Majid, Asim Mirza, Abbas Butt and Dr Shabir Choudhry.

Earlier KNP held an Iftar Party in which more than eighty people were present; among them were leaders and political activists of various Kashmiri parties who spoke against the new package for Gilgit and Baltistan and condemned designs of Pakistani government. In the meeting pro Pakistan and nationalist leaders were present, and they all strongly spoke against this new package and demanded that it must be taken back.

A unanimous resolution was passed which strongly criticised the new package and demanded from government of Pakistan to withdraw it as it will seriously damage our struggle for right of self determination. The resolution fully supported fundamental rights of people of Gilgit Baltistan; but added that the State of Jammu and Kashmir is one political entity and it must not be divided. (ANI)

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Mizo artist sets up first ever fine art school

August 28, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Aizwal, Aug 28 (ANI): Laltanpuia, a promising painter who started the first fine arts school in Mizoram, is encouraging the youth to take to innovative ways to earn a living.

Laltanpuia, for whom painting was just a hobby, has now turned it into a mission to fight social problems like militancy, drugs and poverty in the northeast. is art not only pleases the eyes but also conveys an important message about culture, life and most of all peace.

With the objective of tapping the hidden talent among the youth, Laltanpuia started the first fine arts school in Mizoram after the completion of a Diploma in Fine Arts from Mumbai.

“As there is no art college here so I had to pursue my Diploma in Art outside of the state. After completion of my course, I returned and set up this school of fine arts so that people need not go out to learn about art. Art can attract the youth towards constructive activities. I think the educated youth can be self-employed by taking to painting and there is a good demand for paintings in metro cities and foreign markets,” said Laltanpuia.

Laltanpuia, who believes that art can play a role in developing aesthetic values among the people of Mizoram, encountered many hardships on his journey.

One of them was the absence of an art school or guidance centre in the state.

Keeping this in mind, he started the art centre, which is now molding lives of many budding artists.

“It’s a good profession. We can make good money and since it is my hobby, I can pursue my hobby as a profession,” said Lalchangchua.

Today, several educated Mizo youth have joined the centre and are learning fine art. Some even plan to further develop their skills after getting trained in painting and usage of colour.

“Art is a good scope for earning money through your works. You can also make a name for yourself through art. And government jobs are all very common here, so it’s a different way,” said Lisa Lalsanswani, a trainee.

Laltanpuia’s determination and hard work has set an example worth emulating. By Pinaki Das (ANI)

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Brit boy, 17, becomes youngest solo round-the-world sailor

August 27, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Aug 27 (ANI): A 17-year-old Briton has become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world solo with assistance.

According to his team, Mike Perham raced past the finishing line between Lizard Point and Ushant, France, in his 50ft yacht Totallymoney.com at 9.47 and 30 seconds on Thursday.

Mike set sail from Portsmouth, Hampshire, on November 15, 2008 and celebrated his 17th birthday in the South Indian Ocean on March 16.

The teenager braved 50ft waves, gale, stormy winds and various other technical difficulties to successfully complete the 30,000-mile challenge.e crossed Portugal, the Canaries, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand during the voyage.

He also travelled across the Panama Canal on his trip.

The adventure freak, who is also the youngest person to cross the Atlantic Ocean at 14, crossed the equator and every longitudinal line to set up the world record.

The Telegraph quotes Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, as saying: “This is another incredible achievement, and it marks Mike as the consummate record-breaker – someone who’s continually prepared to set themselves new and more challenging goals.

“Even the most experienced of sailors would be tested by the mental and physical stamina required to achieve a record of this magnitude. The fact that Mike achieved it at such a young age is a testament to his courage and unparalleled sense of adventure.” Oz Jesse Martin who’d completed the world voyage aged 18 years 104 days held the record previously but Mike has achieved the feat at the age of 17 years and 164 days.

Mike was ecstatic after setting the record.

He said: “I’ve made it, I’ve made my dream come true and it feels amazing. A big big thanks to my dad, mum, all the sponsors and every one who has helped me along the way. I can’t believe that the Royal Navy has sent HMS Mersey and a helicopter to witness my crossing the line. I feel very honoured.”

His father, Peter, said: “Mike is a very special son, he has done incredibly well. He has shown that with determination, you can succeed even in the most adverse circumstances.

“He has shown the world that he is an extraordinary young man and an inspiration to us all.” (ANI)

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Xinjiang separatists are doomed to fail, says Chinese President

August 26, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Uygur (China), Aug. 26 (ANI): Chinese President Hu Jintao, who made his first trip to the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region since last month’s deadly riot, has warned the separatists that they are “doomed to fail”.

The July 5 riot, which killed 197 people and injured more than 1,600, were masterminded by the “three forces” of terrorism, separatism and extremism both at home and abroad, he said.

“The separatists don’t have the people’s hearts and are doomed to fail. Their sabotage activities will not shake the stable development of reforms in Xinjiang,” China Daily quoted Hu, as saying.

The president promised that more solid measures would be taken to beef up economic growth and social development in Xinjiang, and to improve the living and production conditions of the people of various ethnic groups.

Hu congratulated the armed forces, militia and police for their role in ending the July 5 riot in Urumqi, saying: “The key to our work in Xinjiang is to properly handle development and stability.”

He added that the success in quelling the riot and maintaining stability in Xinjiang fully demonstrated the power of the Party and the people as well as the strength of solidarity among ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

“Neither will they (separatists) sway the Xinjiang people’s determination to build a prosperous and harmonious socialist Xinjiang,” he said. (ANI)

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Ciggies ‘deaden’ smokers’ taste buds

August 20, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Cigarette smokers have fewer and flatter taste buds, says a new study on Greek soldiers.

The research on the tongues of 62 soldiers, published in the open access journal BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, has demonstrated how cigarettes deaden the ability to taste.

Pavlidis Pavlos led a team of researchers from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki who used electrical stimulation to test the taste threshold of the soldiers and endoscopes to measure the number and shape of a kind of taste bud called fungiform papillae.

He said, “Statistically important differences between the taste thresholds of smokers and non-smokers were detected. Differences concerning the shape and the vascularisation of fungiform papillae were also observed”.

By applying electrical current to the tongue, a unique metallic taste can be generated. Measuring how much current is required before a person perceives this sensation allows determination of their taste sensitivity.

The 28 smokers in the study group scored worse than the 34 non-smokers. Upon close examination with a contact endoscope, the smoker’s tongues had flatter fungiform papillae, with a reduced blood supply.

Pavlos concludes, “Nicotine may cause functional and morphological alterations of papillae, at least in young adults”. (ANI)

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Ferguson backing Rooney to lead in post-Ronaldo era

August 8, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Aug 8(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is backing striker Wayne Rooney to lead the Red Devils from the front in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo world, starting against Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.

Ferguson would bring Rooney from his selfless left-sided duties to fill the gap left by Ronaldo, who transferred to Real Madrid in an 80 million pound deal.

“Wayne is a totally different type of player to Ronaldo. I don’t think the responsibility of getting more goals will affect Wayne at all. He’s got the mental strength. He’s proved that time and time again” The Telegraph quoted Ferguson, as saying.

“He will be used as a central striker this season. He goes on these bursts of goals, but if he can do that more consistently over the season he will get to 25 and above,” he added.

The 67 year-old further said that Rooney was an exceptional player and it would be difficult for any player to fill his shoes at the Old Trafford, but believes that if a player has determination, nothing would be impossible.

“Any player, whether Wayne Rooney, Macheda, Welbeck, Nani, all the forwards, all have to say ‘well, this guy was exceptional,” said Ferguson, adding that only the most dedicated can follow in such productive footsteps by having the desire to improve themselves in every training session. (ANI)

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‘Noisy’ stars mask planet’s true size

July 10, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Sydney, July 10 (ANI): A German study has suggested that astronomers observing exoplanets around other stars may be underestimating their size because of active stars that add ‘noise’ to the observation of exoplanets using the transit method.

The transit method detects exoplanets as they pass in front of their parent star, reducing the amount of light reaching telescopes on, and orbiting, Earth.

Although the transit method isn’t the best method for detecting exoplanets, it provides a reliable estimate of its size and mass.

According to a report by ABC News, PhD student Stefan Czesla of the Hamburg Observatory in Germany, and colleagues, examined the giant exoplanet Corot-2b, using data from the French COROT satellite.

Discovered in 2007, Corot-2b is three and a half times the mass of Jupiter and orbits its star in just 1.74 days.

After closely examining the light curves recorded by COROT, which involved splitting them into their red, green and blue components, the researchers determined that the exoplanet is 3 percent bigger than previously thought.

Czelsa and colleagues believe this discrepancy may be true for other exoplanets around active stars.

“For planets found around active stars, the determination of their exact physical parameters is considerably complicated by stellar activity,” said Czesla.

“Bright and dark spots on the star can modify the transit light curves, something that isn’t accounted for in models currently used to calculate an exoplanet’s size,” he explained.

According to Dr John Greenhill of the University of Tasmania, the research also highlights the limitation of the transit method in detecting exoplanets, particularly those smaller than Jupiter.

“The two techniques that have netted the most planets, the radial velocity technique and the transit method, are limited by the noisiness of stars,” he said.

“In principle, it looks like we won’t be able to detect planets the size of Neptune and Uranus, and even Saturn using these methods because of that limit,” he added. (ANI)

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Sports authorities felicitate Gold medallist pugilist Suranjoy in Manipur

July 8, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, July 8 (ANI): Mayengbam Suranjoy Singh of Manipur who recently won first Asian Championship Gold medal in 15 years at the Asian Boxing Championship held in China has inspired many young people in the north-east.

Suranjoy was recently felicitated in a ceremony organised by Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Youth Affairs and Sports Department of Manipur.

Senior officials of SAI and sportspersons attended the function.

During the function, the distinguished sports personalities opined that Mayengbam Suranjoy Singh, son of M. Inakhunba Singh of Uchiwa Leirak Achouba, has brought pride not only to the State but the country as a whole.

Born in the family of sportspersons, Suranjoy started his career as a football player, however, his journey as a boxer started at the age of 15. His introduction to the sport was when he joined a boxing camp at Sagolband Lukram Leirak.

Suranjoy has always been full of confidence and determination, which was on display in his achievement. It has motivated him to strive for perfection in the years to come.

“I am very happy. This is just the beginning. I have a long way to go. This win is an encouragement and motivation for me to strive for excellence even in other competitions in the future,” said Suranjoy Singh, Asian Boxing Championship, Gold Medallist, Manipur.

Suranjoy, who clinched the Gold in flyweight category of 51 kilogram arrived in Imphal and was greeted by a large number of enthusiastic supporters of the State.

In his career, besides several Gold Medals at the State and National Level championships Suranjoy also won a bronze medal in 2004 at the Junior World Championship.

Suranjoy’s family is today proud of their son for bringing laurels to the country. They are hopeful that the younger generation would be encouraged by Suranjoy’s success.

“I feel really proud of my son as he have brought fame not for the state of Manipur but for the country as well. He got the opportunity to play in different state in the country and was chosen to even play at the international level as well. Now he has won and I feel really happy about his achievement,” said M. Inakhunaba Singh, Suranjoy’s father.

“We got a phone call from Delhi saying that he got a gold medal. I was so happy on hearing the news. I couldn’t even utter a word out of happiness,” said M. Tmpak Leima Devi, Suranjoy’s mother.

During the function, a cash reward of Rs 50,000 was give to Suranjoy for his achievement in the international arena.

Suranjoy’s achievement is undoubtedly has inspired all sport enthusiasts in the northeast region of the country. By L. C. K Singh (ANI)

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Boxer Suranjoy Singh returns home to hero’s welcome

July 1, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, July 1 (ANI): A grand welcome was recently accorded to gold medallist, Mayengbam Suranjoy Singh of Manipur who gave India its first Asian Championship gold in 15 years at the Asian Boxing Championship held in China.

A reception ceremony was also held at the Khuman Lampak boxing complex organised by the SAI (NERC), where the boxer was greeted by sports lovers and onlookers. Another reception ceremony was organised in honour of the boxer at Mayang Imphal, Konchak Leikai.

Suranjoy Singh, son of M. Inakhunba Singh of Uchiwa Leirak Achouba, has brought accolade not only to the state but the country as a whole.

Born to the family of sportspersons, Suranjoy started his career as a football player, however his journey as a boxer started at the age of 15. His introduction to the sport was when he joined a boxing camp at Sagolband Lukram Leirak.

His confidence and determination is visible in his achievement and it has motivated him to strive for perfection in the years to come.

Suranjoy, who clinched the flyweight category of 51 kg, said, “I am very happy. This is just the beginning. I have a long way to go. This win is an encouragement and motivation for me to strive for excellence even in other competitions in the future,” he said

Besides several Gold Medals at the State and National Level championships Suranjoy has also won a bronze medal in 2004 at the Junior World Championship.

Suranjoy’s family is today proud of their son for bringing laurels to the country. They are hopeful that the younger generation would be encouraged by Suranjoy’s success.

“I feel really proud of my son as he has brought fame not for Manipur but for the country as well. He got the opportunity to play in different state in the country and was chosen to even play at the international level as well. Now he has won and I feel really happy about his achievement,” said Inakhunba Singh. By L. C. K Singh(ANI)

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Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement can be reached within a year: Blair

June 20, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Jerusalem, June 19 (ANI): Middle East envoy Tony Blair has said that an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement could be reached “within the year,” but only if all sides agree to peaceful negotiations.
The former British Prime Minister said there was a “great sense of hope and expectation” in the Middle East after US President Barack Obama’s recent outreach speech to the Islamic world delivered in Cairo.

“If President Obama gets the right partner, on the Israeli side but also on the Palestinian side, his determination to do this I have no doubt about at all,” The Jerusalem Post quoted Blair, as saying.

“I have no doubt at all of his sincerity or his determination,” he said on Frost Over The World, on Al Jazeera’s English-language channel.

“So if everyone would commit themselves to a peaceful political negotiation to a two-state solution, you could have this deal within the year. But people have got to be prepared to commit to it.

“I think the Obama speech was really a huge event… I think this was a very big moment, a vital moment, for the region and for the wider world. I think there is a great sense of hope and expectation,” Blair said.

Blair said Sunday’s speech by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, in which he endorsed a demilitarized Palestinian state, was a “step forward,” but said he recognized the criticism. (ANI)

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‘Clear-headed’ Farrah Fawcett praised by doctor

May 20, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

London, May 20 (ANI): Cancer-stricken Farrah Fawcett’s doctor has showered the actress with praises, saying her “clear thinking” has lent her a helping hand in battling the disease.

The former Charlie’s Angels star was diagnosed with anal cancer back in 2006, and it has since spread to her liver.

The 62-year-old, in 2007, refused to undergo a colostomy, a surgical procedure that involves connecting a part of the colon onto the anterior abdominal wall, opting for an alternative therapy in Germany instead.

And now, her doctor, Lawrence Vogl, feels the star was right in turning down the surgery.

“I’m not truly convinced (it would have helped). Farrah always had – and has – a very special insight and very clear thinking. And I think if you see it now, I think she, in a way, was right,” the Daily Star quoted Vogl as saying in an interview with Larry King.

Vogl further said he admired the brave actress for her determination, adding: “If you treat the person for a longer time, you will always have a very special relationship.

“But from a lot of treatments and contact and communication, I think she is extremely special, an extremely brave person. She was very charming and very, very controlled.” (ANI)

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‘Malay-Indians should take full advantage of available opportunities’

May 16, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Kuala Lumpur, May 16 (ANI): The Deputy Minister in Malaysian Prime Minister’s cabinet, T. Murugiah, has urged the Malay-Indian community to identify and take advantage of programs available with various ministries rather than cribbing about lack of opportunities.

The Star Online quoted him as saying that many Indians, who attended the seminars held throughout the country since January, had benefited tremendously.

Murugiah was speaking to the reporters after opening a seminar on small business and agriculture, organized by his ministry in Seremban on Friday.

He said that the Government can provide the necessary opportunities but that the Indian community must put all its effort and determination to ensuring the success of their business ventures.

He further said he would ensure that the Indian community would get the necessary allocations during his term of office. (ANI)

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‘Malay-Indians should take full advantage of available opportunities’

May 16, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

The Star Online quoted him as saying that many Indians, who attended the seminars held throughout the country since January, had benefited tremendously.

Murugiah was speaking to the reporters after opening a seminar on small business and agriculture, organized by his ministry in Seremban on Friday.

He said that the Government can provide the necessary opportunities but that the Indian community must put all its effort and determination to ensuring the success of their business ventures.

He further said he would ensure that the Indian community would get the necessary allocations during his term of office. (ANI)

President felicitates three young girls in New Delhi

May 14, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Thursday felicitated three young girls from Purulia District of West Bengal for their progressive outlook which helped them to resist their early marriage in favour of further education.

The three girls – Afsana Khatun, Rekha Kalindi and Sunita Mahato, showed great grit and determination when asked to wed at such a tender age by their parents.heir stories of courage impressed the President so much that she invited them to Delhi.

At the felicitation, President applauded the girls and presented them a cash award of Rs. 10,000 each.

“These girls are very brave. They said ‘no’ to their parents and refused to get married. With the help of their friends and teachers, they convinced their parents that early child marriage is not good. I am very glad that their parents have also agreed,” Pratibha Patil said.

On meeting the President, the trio beamed a big smile and said that they think this event would usher a wave of change in their lives as well as the society.

Thirteen-year-old Afsana Khatun has been a student of the Dhobadi Special School, run under National Child Labour Project since August 2007. Prior to enrolment in the school she was working as a domestic help to supplement her parents’ meagre income.

When Afsana’s parents decided to discontinue her schooling and even fixed her marriage in early September, she resolved not to accept her fate as her elder sister had done.

Her sister too was married off when she was just 13 years in age.

Nonetheless, Afsana sought help from her classmates who jointly asked the Assistant Labour Commissioner, coordinating the National Child Labour Programme (NCLP) in Purulia to intervene.

Similar have been the saga of the other two girls Rekha Kalindi (11) from Jhalda Block and Sunita Mahato (13) from Joypur.

All the three young girls study in the same Dhobadi Special School in Purulia.

Rekha and Sunita also protested when their parents arranged their marriage to persons very much elder to them.

They too asked the NCLP authorities to help them and through their intervention succeeded in convincing their parents to put off their marriages till they attained the age of 18.

Rekha Kalindi recalled how she refused despite the parents’ adamant attitude until the officials of the Labour Commissioner emerged on the scene and rescued her.

Child marriage is a social evil and also a penal offence in India. (ANI)

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Obama Admin, Senators share different opinions over Pak aid

May 9, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, May 9 (ANI): The US State Department has admitted that there are certain differences in the opinion between some Senators and the Obama Administration over the huge financial aid being provided to Pakistan.

“There are differences of opinion on the Hill about the situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan,” State Department spokesperson Robert Wood said.

When asked about the Senators’ reservations following the President Obama’s meeting with his Pakistan and Afghanistan counterparts, Wood said : “There are members of Congress that have very serious concerns about the strategies that both the US and Pakistan governments have been employing with regard to dealing with extremist elements.”

Some senators had described the attitude of President Zardari and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai as very ‘casual’.

They were of the view that Washington must keep certain restrictions in the aid to Pakistan in order to force Islamabad to continue its fight against the militants.

Wood added that the US is ‘cooperating on all cylinders’ with both Pakistan and Afghanistan its bid to establish peace in the region.

He added that whatever reservations the some of the Senate members have, would be soughted out soon.

“We’re going to be working with Congress to try to provide what we believe is appropriate assistance to help these two governments meet the challenges they face,” the Dawn quoted Wood, as saying.

He said both Kabul and Islamabad have now understood that the Obama Adminsitration is deeply concerned by the situation and wants both the countries to take-up the challenge seriously and fight it sincerely.

“I think both the leaders are well aware of the mood on the Hill. But as I said earlier, I think there is a shared determination on the part of those two leaders to take the necessary steps to deal with these threats,” he added. (ANI)

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