Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Solar eclipse 22 July 2009

Solar Eclipse July 2009
Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan (grahana/ grahanam) The longest eclipse of the 21st century will occur on July 22, 2009 and last 6 min 39 sec. The eclipse will be across a narrow corridor from northern Maldives, northern India, eastern Nepal, northern Bangladesh, Bhutan, the northern part of Myanmar, central China and the Pacific Ocean, including the Ryukyu Islands, Marshall Islands and Kiribati.


Total eclipse will be visible in many large Indian cities, including Surat, Vadodara, Bhopal, Varanasi, Patna, Dinajpur, Guwahati, Chengdu, Nanchong, Chongqing, Yichang, Jingzhou, Wuhan, Huanggang, Hefei, Hangzhou, Wuxi, Huzhou, Suzhou, Jiaxing, Ningbo and Shanghai, as well as over the Three Gorges Dam.According to some experts, Taregana in Bihar is apparently the "best" place to view the event.

The last solar eclipse India had witnessed was on Republic Day, 26 January 2009. Prior to that on 26 August 2008, an eclipse that was visibile in India had occurred. Several traditional practices are associated with solar eclipse in India. Some of them have been written here.

A partial eclipse will be seen from the much broader path of the Moon's penumbra, including most of Southeast Asia (all of India and China) and north-eastern Oceania.

Total solar eclipse wil lbe visible in India on July 22 from early morning 05:28 hours to 0:40 hours ( Indian standard time). It is expected to last nearly 4 minutes.

For eclipse on 15 Jan 2010 see here

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Election Results Live: Manmohan set to Return

In the General Elections 2009, Manmohan Singh Government is set to return as the Congress emerges single largest party and the congree led coalition UPA emerges with a clear lead over the NDA.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Lok Sabha Election schedule

The 2009 Parliamentary Lok Sabha Elections in will be held over 5 phases. Election dates are 16 April , 23 April, 30 April, 7 May and13 May 2009.

Large States like Uttar Pradesh have polls spread over the 5 phases. So also, security-sensitive state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Apr 16' : Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhatisgarh, Jammu& Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep
Apr 23': Bihar, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Karnataka, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh
April 30' : Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka,Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
May 7': Bihar, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh,West Bengal, Delhi
May 13': Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Pondicherry

Elections Andhra Pradesh

Constituencies in Andhra Pradesh
1 - Adilabad
2 - Peddapalli
3 - Karimnagar
4 - Nizamabad
5 - Zahirabad
6 - Medak
7 - Malkajgiri
8 - Secunderabad
9 - Hyderabad
10 - Chevella
11 - Mahabubnagar
12 - Nagarkurnool
13 - Nalgonda
14 - Bhongir
15 - Warangal
16 - Mahabubabad
17 - Khammam
18 - Araku
19 - Srikakulam
20 - Vizianagaram
21 - Visakhapatnam
22 - Anakapalli
23 - Kakinada
24 - Amalapuram
25 - Rajahmundry
26 - Narasapur
27 - Eluru
28 - Machilipatnam
29 - Vijayawada
30 - Guntur
31 - Narasaraopet
32 - Bapatla
33 - Ongole
34 - Nandyal
35 - Kurnool
36 - Anantapur
37 - Hindupur
38 - Kadapa
39 - Nellore
40 - Tirupathi
41 - Rajampet
42 - Chittoor

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Features and Forms- Election Commission

In a previous post on the Election Commission of India and the state Election Commission we had given the contact wesbite address of the respective Election Commissions.

In this post, we bring some of the features of the Election Commission's website - For instance, in the Karnataka Election Commission's website the following information is available

Voters' Facilitation Centres (VFCs) in Urban Constituencies
Final Electoral Rolls as of 01.01.2009 Published on 02.02.2009/10.02.2009 - PDF format
Search your Name in Final Electoral Rolls as of 01.01.2009 - BBMP Area & Bangalore Urban districts
Search your Name in Final Electoral Rolls as of 01.01.2009 - Municipal Corporations
Elections to Karnataka State Legislative Assembly - 2008 - Candidates Affidavits Details
Address & Telephone Numbers of the Disrtrict Election Officers (DEO) - BBMP
Address & Telephone Numbers of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers(AEROs)
BBMP Central BBMP North BBMP South Bangalore Urban District
Issuing Electors Photo Identity Card [EPIC]: Schedule in Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike [BBMP] area & Bangalore Urban district
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs] about Electoral Rolls
Right to Information [RTI] - Public Information Officer

The following forms are relevant to Citizens for administrative procedure to regularise their name in the voting lists.

Form 4 Application For New Registration of Electors at the time of Enumeration (house to house verification) when enumerator finds the house repeatedly locked.
Form 6 Application for inclusion of name in electoral roll after draft publication of draft roll (if your name is not included in the draft role).
Form 7 Application for objection to inclusion of name in electoral roll.
Form 8 Application for objection to particulars entered in electoral roll.
Form 8A Application for transposition of entry in electoral roll.
EPIC 001 Form to be submitted for obtaining Electoral Photo ID Card(EPIC)
EPIC 001AForm for submission of photograph (optional) along with Form 6 / 8 / 8A
EPIC 001B Form for submission of photograph for EPIC
The following form are required by candidates in the elections
Forms for Candidate
FORM 2A Nomination paper for Lok Sabha Election
FORM 2B Nomination paper for Legislative Assembly Election
FORM 26 Affidavit regarding Criminal Cases
AFFIDAVIT Affidavit regarding Assets

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Vajpayee, Atal Bihari - Former Prime Minister

Vajpayee Atal Bihari
Atal Bihari Vajpayee or Atal Behari Vajpayee (Hindi: अटल बिहारी वाजपायी) was the thirteenth and sixteenth Prime Minister of India. (notice that he is never referred to as Atal Vajpayee or Atal B. Vajpayee but always as Atal Bihari Vajpayee or slightly varyingly as Atal Behari Vajpayee).
He was the thirteenth prime minister for thirteen days in May 1996. In 1998, he was sworn-in again as the sixteenth prime minister of India.


His bio on Wikipedia puts the 1998 Nuclear tests, the bus journey and the Lahore summit, the Kargil war, the National highways programme amongst the highlights of his Premiership.


Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was considered so good at foreign policy that non-BJP governments have sent him to the United Nation as India's official representative. His bio on BJP's official site

Former Prime Minister Vajpayee was also a poet, beyond being a politician, journalist. This website ( is it his official site ?) contains some of them

Monday, January 26, 2009

Sun Eclipse, Solar Eclipse today 26 January 2009

Solar Eclipse 26 January 2009, India's RDay
A partial solar eclipse will occur on Monday afternoon when the moon will pass directly between the earth and the sun, according to PTI. The first place to witness the eclipse in India will be Kanyakumari at 1408 hours IST, while it will be visible from 1417 hours IST in Port Blair, the last Indian territory in which the phenomenon will continue till 1625 hours ISTpm.

Known as Surya Grahan ( Surya Grahana/ Surya Grahanam) solar eclipses involve several practices in INdia, some of them steeped in scientific wisdom and some in superstition.

Looking directly at the Sun even for just a few seconds, can cause permanent damage to the retina, because of the intense visible and invisible radiation that Sun's photosphere emits. This damage can result in permanent impairment of vision, and even blindness. The eye's retina has no sensitivity to pain, and the effects of retinal damage may not appear for hours. The best way to observe teh solar eclipse is to watch it on TV or at the local planetaurium. However, pin-hole cameras may also be used depending on the eclipse and the efficiency of the pin-hole cameras.Indian traditions have several beliefs regarding solar eclipse as applicable to food, bath and other rituals that are followed to this day.

The last solar Eclipse was 1 August 2008.The Next total solar eclipse is on 22 July 2009

For the eclipse on 15 january 2010 please see here

Monday, January 12, 2009

Makara Sankranthi - The astronomical significance

Sankramana (Sankranthi) - Makara Sankranthi.January 14 is Makara Sankranthi or Pongal. This article is in commemoration of Lohri / Bhogi, Sankranthi / Pongal. In 2011, some people are celebrating it on 15 January 2011

The point of time when the sun leaves one sign of zodiac (Each sign is also referred as a House or Rashi – Sun’s orbit is depicted as a circle with Earth as centre and the circle is divided into 12 equal parts of 30 degrees each – each segment of 30 degrees being called a House or Rashi – Each house or Rashi has been given a name – names from Mesha, Vrushabha, . . . . Kumbha and Meena) and enters another is called Sankranthi or Sankramana. In other words, Sankramana is said to occur every time sun enters a Rashi. This event is a milestone for Souramana (measure based on movement of Sun). Sankranthi marks the beginning of a Soura month. Each Sankramana is known by the name of the Rashi the Sun is entering. Thus the sankramanas are Mesha Sankramana, Vrushbha Sankramana etc.
Soura Masa (Solar Month)
The period between two successive sankranthi, or the time taken by the sun to pass completely through one sign of the zodiac is called a Soura masa or Solar month. A sankranthi on which a solar month commences takes its name from the sign-name of that month. The Mesha Sankranthi marks vernal equinox, the moment of the sun’s passing the first point of Aries (Mesha).
There are 12 solar months in a year. The Soura months have the same names as that of Rashis. They also have Tamil equivalent names. They are tabulated under the Length of months.
Dakshinayana and Uttharayana Punya kaalas
The Karkataka Sankranthi, three solar months after Mesha sankranthi is called Dakshinayana Punya kaala. The Sun will be directly over Tropic of Cancer (23 ½ degree “N” Latitude) at this time. [Tropic of Cancer passes through India at Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Durgapur etc.] Sun starts its southward movement from this moment. This will normally be on 16th of July.
The Makara Sankranthi, 6 solar months after Karkataka sankranthi, is called Uttharayana Punya kaala. The Sun will be directly over Tropic of Capricorn (23 ½ degree “S” Latitude - it passes through Australia) at this time. Sun starts its northward movement from this moment. This will normally be on 14th of January.
Around the Dakshinayana Punyakaala, 21st of June is called the Summer Solstice meaning the longest day (maximum Dinamana). Around the Uttharayana Punyakaala, 22nd of December is called the Winter Solstice meaning the shortest day (minimum Dinamana). Between the two dates 21st of March is called Vernal (Spring) Equinox and 23rd of September is known as Autumnal Equinox. On these two dates daytime will equal night time [Dinamana will be equal to Rathrimana]. All this is applicable to Earth’s Northern Hemisphere (where India is located).
Ayana
One year consists of two ayanas. Each ayana is spread over six soura masas. Each ayana signifies the sun’s direction. Thus during Dakshinayana, Sun is moving South and during the Uttarayana, Sun is moving North. Ayana can also be understood as passage of Sun to the North and South of the equator.
Karkataka Sankramana marks the beginning of Dakshinayana and Makara Sankramana marks the beginning of Uttarayana.
[Some say: Dakshinayana and Uttharayanas are now commencing on June 21 and December 22 and not on the days of Karkataka / Makara Sankramana. Further, the beginning day of Ayana is moving backwards by about 1 day for every 72 years.]
Around June 21 and December 22, Karkayana and Makarayana occur. These are sankramanas as per Sayana reckoning. As the current value of Ayanamsha is about 22 1/20, Sayana sankramanas are occurring about 23 days earlier than the Nirayana ones. With increasing value of Ayanamsha, Sayana sankramanas will move backwards by about a day every 70 years.
Other Punya Kaalas
Vishuvath Punya kaalas:
Mesha and Thula Sankramanas
Vishnupada Punya kaalas: Vrushabha, Simha, Vrushchika and Kumbha Sankramanas.
Shadashiti Punya kaalas: Mithuna, Kanya, Dhanus and Meena Sankramanas.
Punya kaalas / Parva kaalas VarjyaGenerally, no auspicious events are to be celebrated during 16 ghatis before the Punya kaala and 16 ghatis thereafter (1 ghati = 24 minutes), roughly 6 ½ hours on either side. Punya kaalas are also referred as Parva kaalas.
However, for the Dakshinayana / Uttharayana and Vishuvath Punya kaalas, “Pakshini” should be observed. Pakshini means, two nights and a day or two days and a night depending on whether the Punya kaala occurs during day or night (middle of the Pakshini period). Entire Pakshini should be avoided for auspicious events.
Vakya Sankramana
Sages have declared in one sentence (Vakya) the specific time duration between all the Sankramanas (between Mesha and Vrushabha, Vrushabha and Mithuna, etc.) in a year. Sankramanas determined based on this Vakya (sentence) is called Vakya sankramana.
Soorya Siddhantha and Drigganitha sankramanas are determined based on the Soorya Siddhantha and drigganitha systems of calculations of the movement of Sun.
Why different Sankramanas?Sankramana being a point of time can occur at any part of the day. This occurrence during evening / night times makes it difficult to observe the prescribed rituals, say Tharpana. One explanation given is that at least one of the three sankramanas viz. Vakya, Soorya Siddhantha, Drigganitha may occur at a convenient time and that could be followed instead of having extreme difficulties / non observance due to extreme difficulties.
Makara Sankranthi
This marks the beginning of Uttarayana ( a six month period). The Sun will be directly over Tropic of Capricorn (23 ½ degree “S” Latitude - it passes through Australia) at this time. Sun starts its Northward movement from this moment. This will normally be on 14th of January.
Uttarayana is considered auspicious for all events, while the Dakshinayana is banned for many auspicious events like Upanayana, Aksharabhyasa etc. Thus the onset of Uttarayana is celeberated as a festival of joy by one and all.
The day is celeberated by the agricultural community as a Fresh produce day. Fresh produce is used to prepare varieties of food and enjoy. One popular recipe is known as Pongal its chief constituents being Rice, Jaggery or Sugar and Ghee. The festival is also known as Pongal because of its chief use / popularity.
The exact time of Sun’s entry into a Rashi is referred as Punya kala (Auspicious time). Religious observations are prescribed during these punya kalas. Mainly the observation consists of Bathing in Sea / Rivers / Ponds / Wells (in decreasing order of importance), and offering oblutions to the departed souls. These are naturally accompanied with a period of fasting.
There is a saying that the one who does not bathe during a punyakala will suffer with diseases during seven generations. Persons who have last their parents have to perform shraddha. Persons who give danas, will enjoy the same items (whatever is given as dana) during their next birth. During Makara Sankranthi usage and give away of Til (Ellu) is given lot of prominence. Ellu as such is not normally received by anybody. Therefore preparations of different varieties of sweets using Ellu are made and used and given away. This is common across the whole of India – sweets being of their own region.
Danas (give aways) are another important prescription. The prescribed items of dana are: During Mesha sankramana – Goat, Vrushabha sankramana – Cow, Mithuna – Food and clothes, Karkataka – Ghee and Milk, Simha – Umbrella and gold, Kanya – Household articles, Thula – Til (Ellu) nad Milk products – Milk, Curds and Ghee, Vrushchika –Light, Dhanus – Clothes and Vehicles, Makara – Firewood and Agni (Fire), Kumbha – Cow, Water and Fodder AND Meena – Land, Garland of flowers etc.
Based on the exact time of Sankramana, the characteristics of Sankranthi purusha ( an imaginary character representing the Sankranthi) are drawn up. These characteristics indicate the general picture for the ensuing year from the sankramana. Makara Sankranthi purusha lakshana is believed to be the dominating characteristics for the whole year.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Election Commission of India and Indian states

The website of India's internationally acknowledged fiercely independent Election administered body -The Election Commision of India is http://www.eci.gov.in/
It is this body along with State Election Commission that administers the most important instrument of democracy- general elections. General Elections to the LOk Sabha, the lower house of Indian Parliament is due in May 2009. In the fray is BJP's official Prime Ministerial Candidate Shri Lal Krishna Advani, Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.
The list of important instructions from the Election Commision are regulary updated here.
The following are the State Election Commision Website of the respective states:
State URL
ANDHRA PRADESH http://ceoandhra.nic.in/
ARUNACHAL PRADESH http://ceoarunachal.nic.in/
ASSAM http://ceoassam.nic.in/
BIHAR http://ceobihar.nic.in/
GOA http://ceogoa.nic.in/
GUJARAT http://ceogujarat.nic.in/
HARYANA http://ceoharyana.nic.in/
HIMACHAL PRADESH http://ceohimachal.nic.in/
JAMMU KASHMIR http://ceojammukashmir.nic.in/
KARNATAKA http://ceokarnataka.nic.in/
KERALA http://ceokerala.nic.in/
MADHYA PRADESH http://ceomadhyapradesh.nic.in/
MAHARASHTRA http://ceomaharashtra.nic.in/
MANIPUR http://ceomanipur.nic.in/
MEGHALAYA http://ceomeghalaya.nic.in/
MIZORAM http://ceomizoram.nic.in/
NAGALAND http://ceonagaland.nic.in/
ORISSA http://ceoorissa.nic.in/
PUNJAB http://ceopunjab.nic.in/
RAJASTHAN http://ceorajasthan.nic.in/
SIKKIM http://ceosikkim.nic.in/
TAMIL NADU http://ceotamilnadu.nic.in/
TRIPURA http://ceotripura.nic.in/
UTTAR PRADESH http://ceouttarpradesh.nic.in/
WEST BENGAL http://ceowestbengal.nic.in/
CHHATTISGARH http://ceochhattisgarh.nic.in/
JHARKHAND http://ceojharkhand.nic.in/
UTTARAKHAND http://ceouttaranchal.nic.in/
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS http://ceoandaman.nic.in/
CHANDIGARH http://ceochandigarh.nic.in/
DADRA NAGAR HAVELI http://ceodnh.nic.in/
DAMAN DIU http://ceodaman.nic.in/
NCT OF DELHI http://ceodelhi.nic.in/
LAKSHADWEEP http://ceolakshadweep.nic.in/
PONDICHERRY http://ceopondicherry.nic.in/

For details on the features and forms available on these websites please visit

Friday, January 9, 2009

Somdev Devvarman (aka Somdev Dev Varman)

Somdev Devvarman (aka Somdev Dev Varman) is an Assam-born Indian tennis player

5Feet, 11inched tall Somdev Devvarman is right-handed and plays two-handed backhand. Born on 13 Feb 1985,Somdev's nicknames are Buji and Dev.

On January 8, 2009, he caused a major upset against two-time Chennai Open former champion and (former World no.1) world number 42 Carlos Moya of Spain to storm into quarter-finals of Chennai Open ATP tournament at Chennai ( Madras) India.

Somdev made his Davis Cup Debut in February 2008 against Uzbekistan player D. Istomin in Delhi. Somdev, like many other Indian great tennis player, can also call Chennai his home, considering the time he has spent in Chennai.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Satyam fraud !- The Key persons involved

Ramalinga Raju

The scandal at Satyam Computer Services Ltd (NYSE:SAY) ( ironically, Satyam means 'Truth') has put under the scanner the role of the auditors at Satyam- PricewaterhouseCoopers or PwC.


The New York Stock Exchange-listed Satyam's strenght lies in Enterprise Application Services like SAP, Oracle etc. Satyam had a BPO which was initially named Nipuna.


Some of the key Executives of Satyam ( according to icicidirect website) are
Mr. Vijay Rangineni, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. G Jayaraman, Co.Secretary & Compl. Officer
Mr. V Srinivas, Sr. Vice President & CFO


Company Secretary -Mr. G Jayaraman


The auditor who signed the audit report was Srinivas Talluri, Partner, Price Waterhouse, Membership No. 29864


ICAI will seek an immediate explanation from Satyam Computer’s auditors, PriceWaterHouse Cooper (PwC), on the financial fraud unearthed by the software company’s chairman B Ramalinga Raju, before taking any action.
“ICAI will write a letter to PwC on 8 January and will seek an immediate reply on the issue and inform them about the process of investigation, which is on,” ICAI president Ved Jain told PTI.


The Registered office of Satyam COmputer Services Ltd is Mayfair Centre, Floor I, 1-8-303/36, Secunderabad - 500003 Andhra Pradesh, India.


The following is the text of outgoing Satyam Computer Services Limited Chairman B Ramalinga Raju's letter to the Board who resigned after admitting to the fraud at Satyam.

To the Board of Directors,Satyam Computer Services Ltd.


Dear Board Members, It is with deep regret, at tremendous burden that I am carrying on my conscience, that I would like to bring the following facts to your notice:
The Balance Sheet carries as of September 30, 2008
Inflated (non-existent) cash and bank balances of Rs.5,040 crore (as against Rs. 5361 crore reflected in the books)
An accrued interest of Rs. 376 crore which is non-existent
An understated liability of Rs. 1,230 crore on account of funds arranged by me
An over stated debtors position of Rs. 490 crore (as against Rs. 2651 [cr.] reflected in the books)
For the September quarter (02) we reported a revenue of Rs.2,700 crore and an operating margin of Rs. 649 crore (24% Of revenues) as against the actual revenues of Rs. 2,112 crore and an actual operating margin of Rs. 61 Crore ( 3% of revenues). This has resulted in artificial, cash and bank balances going up by Rs. 588 crore in Q2 alone.
The gap in the Balance Sheet has arisen purely on account of inflated profits over a period of last several years (limited only to Satyam standalone, books of subsidiaries reflecting true performance). What started as a marginal gap between actual operating profit and the one reflected in the books of accounts continued to grow over the years. It has attained unmanageable proportions as the size of company operations grew significantly (annualized revenue run rate of Rs. 11,276 crore in the September quarter, 2008 and official reserves of Rs. 8,392 crore). The differential in the real profits and the one reflected in the books was further accentuated by the fact that the company had to carry additional resources and assets to justify higher level of operations — thereby significantly increasing the costs.
Every attempt made to eliminate the gap failed. As the promoters held a small percentage of equity, the concern was that poor performance would result in a take-over; thereby exposing the gap. It was like riding a tiger, not knowing how to get off without being eaten.
The aborted Maytas acquisition deal was the last attempt to fill the fictitious assets with real ones. Maytas’ investors were convinced that this is a good divestment opportunity and a strategic fit. Once Satyam’s problem was solved, it was hoped that Maytas’ payments can be delayed. But that was not to be. What followed in the last several days is common knowledge.
I would like the Board to know:
1. That neither myself, nor the Managing Director (including our spouses) sold any shares in the last eight years — excepting for a small proportion declared and sold for philanthropic purposes.
2. That in the last two years a net amount of Rs. 1,230 crore was arranged to Satyam (not reflected in the books of Satyam) to keep the operations going by resorting to pledging all the promoter shares and raising funds from known sources by giving all kinds of assurances (Statement enclosed, only to the members of the board). Significant dividend payments, acquisitions, capital expenditure to provide for growth did not help matters. Every attempt was made to keep the wheel moving and to ensure prompt payment of salaries to the associates. The last straw was the selling of most of the pledged share[s] by the lenders on account of margin triggers.
3. That neither me, nor the Managing Director took even one rupee/dollar from the company and have not benefited in financial terms on account of the inflated results.
4. None of the board members, past or present, had any knowledge of the situation in which the company is placed. Even business leaders and senior executives in the company, such as, Ram Mynampati, Subu D, T.R. Anand, Keshab Panda, Virender Agarwal, A.S. Murthy, Han T, SV Krishnan, Vijay Prasad, Manish Mehta, Murali V. Sriram Papani, Kavale, Joe Lagioia, Ravindra Penumetsa, Jayaraman and Prabhakar Gupta are unaware of the real situation as against the books of accounts. None of my or Managing Director’s immediate or extended family members has any idea about these issues.
Having put these facts before you, I leave it to the wisdom of the board to take the matters forward. However, I am also taking the liberty to recommend the following steps:
1. A Task Force has been formed in the last few days to address the situation arising but of the failed Maytas acquisition attempt. This consists of some of the most accomplished leaders of Satyam; Subu D, T.R. Anand, Keshab Panda and Virender Agarwal , representing business functions; and A.S. Murthy, Han T and Murali V representing support functions. I suggest that Ram Mynampàti be made the Chairman of this Task Force to immediately address some of the operational matters on hand. Ram can also act as an interim CEO reporting to the board.
2. Merrill Lynch can be entrusted with the task of quickly exploring some Merger opportunities.
3. You may have a testatement of accounts’ prepared by the auditors in light of the facts that.I have placed before you.
I have promoted and have been associated with Satyam for well over twenty years now I have seen it grow from few people to 53,000 people, with 185 Fortune 500 companies as customers and operations in 66 countries. Satyam has established an excellent leadership and competency base at all levels. I sincerely apologize to all Satyamites and stakeholders, who have made Satyam a special organization, for the current situation. I am confident they will stand by the company in this hour of crisis.
In light of the above, I fervently appeal to the board to hold together to take some important steps Mr T R Prasad is well placed to mobilize support from the government at this crucial time. With the hope that members of the Task Force arid the financial advisor, Merrill Lynch (now Bank of America) will stand by the company at this crucial hour, I am marking copies of this statement to them as well.
Under the circumstances, I am tendering my resignation as the chairman of Satyam and shall continue in this position only till such time the current board is expanded. My continuance is just to ensure enhancement of the board over the next several days or as early as possible.
I am now prepared to subject myself to the laws of the land and face consequences thereof.
(B. Ramalinga Raju) Copies marked to: 1. Chairman SEBI 2. Stock Exchanges

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Sankranthi मकर संक्रान्ति Pongal போங்கள் Bhogi भोगी

Sankranthi or मकर संक्रान्ति or Pongal போங்கள் on 14th January 2011 (15th for some people)- Sankranthi SMS, Greetings and Cards. Every year Sankranthi or Pongal day is celebrated as a the beginng of the harvest season in India. Sankranthi is celebrated by Indians all over the world.

The preceding day to Makara Sankranti, is called Bhogi भोगी and this is when people discard old and derelict things and concentrate on new things causing change or transformation.
Typically on this day people spend time with their friends and express love to siblings and relatives. Sankranthi / Pongal / Bhogi greeting cards, Sankranthi / Pongal messages are exchanged as a mark of this festival day .This day is also giving opportunity to businesses - and there are so many different ways of expressing greetings to family - specially through internet and mobile media. Exchange of Sankranthi Gifts like flowers, cards and wrist bands ( Deepawali) is a popular tradition of this occasion. I take this occasion to wish Happy Sankranthi to all persons who are celebrating Deepavali and to everyone who is reading this post.Kindly send your Sankranthi greetings to your loving friends by posting your very important message here – Send Sankranthi Greetings -Here are some of the important resources related to SankranthiSankranthi, Sankranthi Celebrations, Sankranthi 2011 When is Sankranthi, Sankranthi Date 2011, When is Sankranthi Happy Sankranthi Sankranthi Cards, Sankranthi Greetings, Friendship eCards Sankranthi - About Sankranthi Sankranthi Songs Belated Sankranthi
Sankranthi scraps for Orkut, Sankranthi Shayari for the literature oriented or simply Pongal Bhogi Sankrathi images, Pongal greetings or Pongal Wallpapers, Sankranthi shlokas, or Sankranthi clothes, firework or songs.- the internet has them all.WIsh your near and dear ones a very Happy Sankranthi using this blog.
The Day being a holiday and one when Indian workmen get their ‘bonus’, markets, movie industry wait eagerly to cash in on the spending spree.