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Green Data Protection Software
My company had developed one of India’s First GREEN DATA PROTECTION SOFTWARE and we finally got featured in the print / online publication of
DataQuest (One of India’s Leading IT Magazines)
http://dqindia.ciol.com/content/GreenIT/2010/110010705.asp
We also got featured on Keen For Green
http://www.keenforgreen.com/b/energy-monitoring-included-new-usb-software
& 2nd Green Revolution
http://2ndgreenrevolution.com/2009/12/09/data-protection-goes-green/
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Zarir Karbhari
NASSCOM India Leadership Forum
Conference
The conference would offer a bouquet of tracks to choose from. There would be sessions dedicated to leadership and vision; emerging economies and segments; smart use of technology to further growth; aligning strategies to match customer expectations; importance of marketing and its role in tough times. You wouldn’t want to miss on the chance to be in the company of luminaries who would act as catalysts of change. Register now!
Renewable and Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing get a boost
Recovery Act Tax Credits to Enable More Than $7 Billion in New Manufacturing Projects and Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs Washington, 8 January 2010- Today at the White House, President Obama announced the award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. One hundred eighty three projects in 43 states will create tens of thousands of high quality clean energy jobs and the domestic manufacturing of advanced clean energy technologies including solar, wind and efficiency and energy management technologies. (…) This effort, along with other Recovery Act investments, will drive significant growth in the renewable energy and clean technology manufacturing sectors and give the United States the ability to lead globally in these markets. The investment tax credits, worth up to thirty percent of each planned project, will leverage private capital for a total investment of nearly $7.7 billion in high-tech manufacturing in the United States. The projects announced today address the broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities needed to support a robust clean energy economy. The projects were competitively selected through a rigorous merit review process and the companies chosen say they will create more than 17,000 jobs in some of the fastest growing parts of our economy. (…) http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8501.htm
The American Dream Downsized for Indians
…….30 percent of the returnees are green card holders and American citizens who are going back to escape the economic downturn and start new companies in India at a lower cost and enjoy a better standard of living with their savings…..
http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=f7e5ea998080cee833a0791c2d03e60e
National Tourism Awards 2008-09
| Entries are invited for different categories – Hotels, Travel Agents, Tour Operators, States/UTs, National Monuments / Parks, Publications, Website, Film Makers and many more …
Nominations are also invited from stakeholders for the award “Pride of India – Atithi Devo Bhava” which was instituted last year. In addition to the award introduced this year for “Best Civic Management of A Tourist Destination in India”, another new category “Best Wellness Centre” has been introduced. Additional sub-categories for in-bound tour operators / travel agents and tourist transport operators are also introduced . For more details please visit our website. LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING ENTRIES EXTENDED TILL 18th JANUARY, 2010. For detailed guidelines, log on to www.incredibleindia.org or www.tourism.gov.in |
Zubin Irani – awarded for environmental leadership
Zubin Irani, Managing Director of Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd., received an award, for environmental leadership.
Following was a news article in India Journal of Dec. 24, 2009:
“Carrier India Wins Award
Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd. has received India’s National Energy Conservation Award in two categories, “Consumer Goods Manufacturing” and “Manufacturers of Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Labelled Appliances” in the energy sector. Carrier India is a subsidiary of Farmington, Conn.-based Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp. “We are truly honored that Carrier’s environmental leadership is being recognized with such prestigious awards,” said Zubin Irani, managing director Carrier India. He received the award from India’s minister of Power Sushilkumar Shinde at a ceremony, Dec. 14. ”
Courtesy : Maneck Bhujwala
Bharti Airtel Innovation Fund
Bharti Airtel Innovation Fund (BAIF or the Fund) is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of telecommunication services. The objective of the Fund is to give opportunities to budding entrepreneurs with a vision to build businesses based on innovation . The Fund has an initial corpus of Rs 200 crores. BAIF provides seed money to entrepreneurs who may not otherwise be able to access funds to realize their dreams.
Tata Swach – Water Purifier
World’s most cost-effective water purifier improves affordability of safe drinking water for millions of Indian families
Pure water is one of the world’s most precious natural resources. With much of India’s population denied access to safe drinking water, the delivery of safe, convenient and affordable water purification is one of the biggest social and technological challenges in the country today.
Responding to this challenge, Tata Chemicals unveils ‘Tata Swach’ – a unique and innovative water purifier. Requiring no energy or running water to operate, an early version of the product first saw the light of day as part of the Tsunami relief efforts. Today, the replaceable filter-based product, which is entirely portable and based on low-cost natural ingredients, delivers safe drinking water at a new market benchmark of Rs30 per month for a family of five.
Goldman Sachs pledges $500m. to develop entrepreneurs
By Ian Wilhelm 17 November 2009 – The investment bank Goldman Sachs has pledged $500-million to help develop small businesses and train entrepreneurs across the country. In addition, the New York company has recruited a high-profile team of advisers, including financier Warren Buffett, to guide the philanthropic effort. …….. the company says the small-business program has been in development for almost a year and is modeled after its 10,000 Women Initiative, which helps educate female entrepreneurs in 18 countries. As part of the new effort, Goldman will provide $300-million in grants and loans to nonprofit groups, known as community-development financial institutions, that provide capital and noncash-assistance to businesses in neighborhoods often not served by banks. (…) The rest of the massive commitment will support scholarships for small-business owners to attend classes at community colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. http://philanthropy.com/news/updates/index.php?id=10199
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