DataWind Inc.opens Trading at Toronto Stock Exchange

New Delhi / Mississauga, Ontario, 18 July 2014: DataWind Inc. (“DataWind” or the “Company”) (TSX: DW), a leader in low-cost internet connectivity for emerging markets, was honored with initiating the siren to open trading at Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today.  The event celebrated the Company’s recent initial public offering, successfully completed on July 8^th; raising gross proceeds of CAN$30.0 millionto expand the implementation of its patented and proprietary technology across emerging markets.

Raja Singh Tuli, Co-Chairman and CTO, Suneet Singh Tuli, President and CEO, and other members of the DataWind management team joined Michael Kousaie, Head of Business Development, Technology, Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, to mark the occasion.

Suneet Singh Tuli, President and CEO, DataWind said, “It is an absolute delight for DataWind to be part of the market opening ceremony today.” Commenting further on the recent financing, he stated, “Our IPO on the TSX represents a major milestone for DataWindand gives us the resources to implement the next stage of our vision to bring the internet to billions ofunconnected people in the developing world.The internet impacts nearly every aspect of modern society and serves as a powerful economic stimulator.  Yet, only a small percentage of individuals in developing countries have internet access.”

Raja Singh Tuli, Co-Chairman and CTO, DataWind said, “The world suffers from an internet infrastructure deficit, however, we believe our patented cloud based web delivery technology can effectively leverage existingcellular telephony networks to deliver affordable internet to 93% of the world population.  Our technology holds the potential to help bridge the digital divide – effectively and in the most affordable manner.”

Following the successful debut of DataWind’s range of low cost tablet computers and internet solution by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban-Ki-Moon, the Canadian company is now on a mission to empower the digitally disenfranchised to join the internet age.

DataWind has been recognized by the MIT Technology Review in its 2014 list of the World’s 50 SmartestCompanies, as the Company is acknowledged for its ability to break the affordability barrier with tablet computers for the population at the base of the pyramid, while delivering internet access on existing networks.

42% jobseekers visit company website before responding to job opportunity TMI Group survey

New Delhi, 18 July 2014: When it comes to career, engineering graduates in Hyderabad are taking informed decisions like never before. According to a survey conducted by the TMI Group, a leading HR and recruitment services firm, 42% of the jobseekers surveyed consider company website as the top source of information to learn about the job and the potential employer. This comes as a revelation to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises wondering why they are not able to attract top talent. The survey also provides insights into other job search habits of job seekers. 

34.4% of the jobseekers said that they would research about the company at various sites on the Internet before deciding whether or not to pursue a job opportunity. Asking acquaintances, going through the social media pages of the company and reading from sources like magazines, are the other popular options to know more about the potential employer.  

Fig 1: Favourite information source

The type of information the engineering graduates seek to assess a job opportunity is diverse. For 87.6% of the respondents, comprehensive information about the specific job role is one of the essential parameters. 86.7% jobseekers said that they consider information about the company among the decisive factors. Other information jobseekers say they search for include stories by current and ex-employees and details of work environment/culture. 

 Fig 2: Type of information

The survey also reveals the top reasons to discontinue the pursuit of a job opportunity. 43% jobseekers would give up a job opportunity if they find information about it missing with the recruiter. 28% said that they would not follow through a job opportunity with company that has no website. Lack of social media presence and any internet presence are some more reasons. 

Commenting on the results, Mr. T. Muralidharan, Chairman, TMI Group said “these findings come as eye opener for SMEs. These revelations direct the SMEs towards the need of employer branding and internet presence in attracting right talent.” 

Sharing her perspective on the findings, Ms. Srividya Viswanathan, Executive Vice President, JobsDialog, a SME targeted recruitment solution from the TMI Group, said, “nine out of ten websites of SMEs are customer centric. There is hardly any information in them, aimed at educating and attracting jobseekers. It is high time SMEs understood that employer branding is as important as product branding.” 

The survey also throws light on other job search practices of the engineering graduates. Social media emerged as their favourite medium for job search, at 29.4%. For 26.9% jobseekers, job portals are still the favourite medium. 17.6% said they rely on company websites. Recruitment agencies and classifieds are next in the list respectively. 

Fig 3: Favourite job search medium

47.4% jobseekers check for the latest job postings every day. 43% check once or twice in a week. 

When applying for jobs, 76.1% engineering graduates tailor their resume to suit the specific opportunity. 

About the survey: 

The survey is conducted by the TMI Group, of 323 engineering graduates based in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The respondents are B.E/ B.Tech graduates from across engineering streams and with 0-5 years of work experience.

Narendra Modi enemy of Telangana: KCR

                        Narendra Modi enemy of Telangana: KCR

TRS President Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar rao came down heavily on Narendra modi portraying him as enemy of Telangana and alleged that he is under control of Andhra Leaders. He addressed a public meeting in Miryalaguda as part of the election campaign today.KCR flayed Modi on his words that Congress killed the mother after the child Birth (Telangana) in Nizamabad public meeting.Modi doesn’t know the grievances of Telangana people. Why not Modi spoke about Srikanta Chary the Martyr of Telangana.People should rethink before using their vote to BJP which means you’re supporting TDP indirectly, he warned.

APCC Campaign Committee Chairman Chiranjeevi Tour Schedule

            APCC Campaign Committee Chairman Chiranjeevi Tour Schedule

APCC Campaign Committee Chairman Chiranjeevi to address various local meetings, road shows in Visakhapatnam on 23^rd April 2014.Dokka Manikya Varaprasad,Co-chairman,campaign committee, C.Ramachandraiah and other senior congress party leaders to participate in it.

His Campaign schedule is as follows

11 am Local programmes at Chodavaram – Anakapalli

4 -5pm Programme at Gandhi statue-Jalavari peta, Visakhapatnam South Constituency

5-6pm Programme at RTC Depot Peda -Jalavari peta, Visakhapatnam east Constituency

6-7pm Programme at Akkayapalem, Visakhapatnam north Constituency

7-8pm Programme at Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam east Constituency

L.B.Nagar TDP incharge SV Krishna Prasad Joins Congress Party

L.B.Nagar TDP incharge SV Krishna Prasad Joins Congress Party

TDP LB Nagar Incharge S.V.Krishna Prasad resigned to TDP and joined Congress party .He along with 200 followers joined party in the presence of L.B.Nagar constituency Candidate Devireddy Sudheer Reddy.Speaking on the occasion DSR said that Krishna induction will help enhance victory of the party and they go all around the constituency and create awareness on Congress party manifesto to all.

MBT to raise disproportionate assets of Akberuddin Owaisi and approach the court of for an enquiry: Dr.Khayam Khan -President

MBT to raise disproportionate assets of Akberuddin Owaisi and approach the court of for an enquiry: Dr.Khayam Khan -President

Hyderabad 20^th April 2014: Majlis Bachao Tehreek Party President & Chandrayanagutta Assembly MBT candidate Dr.Khayam Khan came down heavily on MIM that it does nothing for Minorities except land grabbing’s in Old city of Hyderabad.Chandrayanagutta MLA Akberuddin Owaisi never seen in the constituency and does no development in the last 5 years. I will raise his disproportionate assets in the Assembly if being elected and also approach court for an enquiry, He said…Here are excerpts…

Journo: How many MBT Candidates are in Poll Fray?

KK: Six Candidates for Assembly one for Loksabha

Journo:How Many Seats you are expecting to win?

KK : We will win Chandrayana Gutta,Yakutpura

Journo : Any strategy to regain these two seats you lost to MIM?

KK : We lost these two seats due to corruption, Mafia and Support of YSR govt to MIM.Now the scene is different. People are being harassed by the henchmen of Akberuddin and are in no mood to support a party with mafia background. I will raise disproportionate assets of Akberuddin Owaisi if being elected and also approach the court for an enquiry. Our strategy is open and we are for people and serve for them.

Journo : Any alliance with political parties :

KK: We have no alliance with any political parties

Journo: Are you pro with TRS?

KK : We are neutral not pro to TRS.We supported Telangana Movement

Journo: Election promises to people:

KK:We  try Government enhance Widow and Old age pension from rs.200 to Rs.1000

Marriage fund for Unmarried Poor girls should be enhanced and utilized in a proper way

Youth Talent will be encouraged and right opportunity will be given

Will demand for Reservations in MNC for old city unemployed youth

Journo : Slum developments plan if any:

KK: There are as many as some 25 slums in Chandrayanagutta Constituency. We try slums free constituency. One PHC in slums be provided.

Journo : Health facilities in the Constituency :

KK: We are planning for a multi specialty hospital in Barkas also more hospitals in areas like lalitha bagh, Rakshapuram

BJP Releases Manifesto for Telangana Region

BJP Releases Manifesto for Telangana Region

• BJP Manifesto Highlights
• Loan exemption for farmers below 1 Lac
• Solar Pump Sets with 85% subsidy
• National status for pranahita chevella
• Free laptops for 26,000 people yearly
• Cycles for girls
• 50% Bus fare exemption for dwcra group women
• Rs.2000 for 21 month under Talli-Bidda Scheme
• Vaddera,gangaputhrulu to be inducted in ST category
• 3 acres agriculture land for Telangana martyrs families
• Sammakka sarlamma,Bonalu,Bathukamma as Telangana festivals

APCC Releases Election Manifesto

APCC Releases Election  Manifesto

Former Union Minister Jairam Ram Ramesh ,APCC President N.Raghuveera Reddy released APCC Release Manifesto in Indira Bhavan.Rajyasabha Member Chiranjeevi,Anam Ram narayan Reddy,Shilajanath were present in the releasing programme.

Manifesto Highlights:

·         Free Colour TVs with Dish Connection

• ·         100 Sq.Yards Plot if the baby girls is born
• ·         Free Construction of house in the plot during her marriage
• ·         Free Laptops for Government college students
• ·         Priyadarshini schee for women
• ·         No power tariff hike for 5 years
• ·         9 hours day time free power for farmers
• ·         Free Electicity for all below 100 units
• ·         Emergency Monetary fund of Rs.5000cr for farmers

TDP 5th list with 23 candidates in Seemandhra

TDP 5^th list with 23 candidates in Seemandhra

TDP announces 23 candidates for Assembly Constituencies in Seemandhra region in its 5^th List

Kurupam (ST)	Janardhan Thatraj
Cheepurapalli	Kimidi Mrunalini
Anaparthi	N.Rama Krishna Reddy
Rajolu (SC)	Gollapalli Suryarao
Kovvuru (SC)	A.K.Jawahar
Palakollu	Nimmala Ramanaidu
Narsapuram	Bandaru Madhava Naidu
Vundi	V.V.Siva Rama Raju
Chintalapudi (SC)	Peethala Sujatha
Nuziveedu	Mudraboyina Venkateswara Rao
Vijayawada (East)	Gadde Ram Mohan Rao
Mangalagiri	Tulasi Rama Chandra Prabhu
Pratthipadu (SC)	R.Kishore Babu
Guntur (East)	Maddala Giri
Macherla	Bonaboyina Srinivas Yadav
Kondapi (SC)	Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy
Giddaluru	Anne Rambabu
Guduru (SC)	Battula Jyothsna Latha
Soollurupeta (SC)	Parasa Venkata Ratnam
Prodduturu	Varadarajula Reddy
Peeleru	M.D.Ekbal
Tirupathi	Venkata Ramana
Satyavedu (SC)	Thallari Aditya

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DataWind rolls out an affordable bridge to education

DataWind rolls out an affordable bridge to education

Tech pioneer joins the Business Call to Action (BCtA)

New Delhi, April 2014: DataWind, a leading developer of wireless web access and products, and the manufacturer of the world’s lowest cost android tablet PC, announced that it has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA).

DataWind plans to bridge the digital divide by providing an affordable tablet thus enabling internet access for millions of consumers in India. The company aims to harness the potential of ICT Technologies for a positive developmental impact on quality of education through its range of UbiSlate/Akash Tablets.

To meet the educational challenges in India, DataWind has worked to address the key demands of a large population, whose poor communities often face disproportionally high illiteracy rates. The company is focused on expanding the roll-out of the Aakash tablet, which is designed to be affordable, deliver high quality content, and provide access at the lowest cost or for free, where possible.

By 2017, DataWind has a target to distribute five million tablets in India and expects that more than 80% will reach individuals who live at the base of the pyramid-- living on less than $8 dollars a day. 

"We are greatly encouraged to have DataWind join the BCtA with their unique technological approach to help reach new communities and improve access to education and technology. The impact of affordable and connected devices cannot be underestimated,” said Sahba Sobhani, Acting Programme Manager, Business Call to Action. 

The company recently scaled-up its tablet launch to better ensure market-based solutions meet the needs of low-income communities in India. Working to help low-income communities readily adopt the new technology, and in an effort to provide continued quality education and internet access to help empower students and teachers, the Indian government has subsidized the costs and the planned expansion of the mobile tablet.. 

Recognizing that while a growing number of consumers have access to mobile phones, DataWind is also working with service providers and network operators to provide much needed access to the internet through these web access devices. The company has patented a unique delivery system to provide low-income consumers valuable data services at the lowest cost possible. 

Initial results are promising and the company is continuing to create applications that are versatile and relevant to its varied partners, which include schools, libraries, government and other public and private institutions. 

“DataWind is pleased to be in the company of like-minded organizations and initiatives such as the Business Call to Action that are working towards a common goal of social development by providing tools and empowering individuals and communities globally." said Suneet Singh, CEO, DataWind 

DataWind is working with several governments and not-for-profit organizations to help them achieve their goals of elevating the quality of education and bridging the digital divide. The company is looking to expand in Thailand and a number of other regions.

Tollywood Actor Mahesh babu supports TDP Candidate Jayadev

Tollywood Actor Mahesh babu supports TDP Candidate Jayadev

Guntur : April 2014: Tollywood Superstar Mahesh Babu announced his support to TDP candidate from Guntur Galla Jayadev.TDP President Chandrababu Naidu allocated the Loksabha seat to Jayadev who recently joined the party.He is also the brother in law of prince Mahesh Babu and Vice Chairman of Amar raja Group.Jayadev is one of the persons whom I idealize and confident that he will bring change in the constituency, said Mahesh Babu.He brought Amaron brand to top level

Telangana credit goes to Congress: Sonia Gandhi

Telangana credit goes to Congress: Sonia Gandhi

Congress alone ensures smooth functioning of the governance in the state

Karimnagar 16 April 2014

Congress never ran a government on communal lines, It does what it promises to people. We gave Telangana for social justice and the role of other parties in upholding the bill in Loksabha and Rajya sabha is none.It is the time for collective responsibility of all to develop the region. Congress is the only party which ensures smooth functioning of the governance in the state with the experience it had in the past several years.TRS language is rude and appalling and bears no experience of ruling the Government in the past.BJP tried all the way to hinder the T-Bill in Rajyasabha,Said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Promises to Telangana people:

• 4000 Megawatts Power project
• Tax Holiday for 10 years
• Pranahita Chevella,Palamoor ethipothala will get national status
• Hyderabad Income for Telangana only

Sonia Gandhi Decision on Telangana is historical:Jairam Ramesh

Sonia Gandhi Decision on Telangana is historical:Jairam Ramesh

Sonia Gandhi Decision on Telangana is historical. She was very firm on her stand despite the loss in Seemandhra.Congress party promised the dream of Telangana and made it a reality said, former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh.Some leaders trying to grab the credit of Congress in the garb that it is being made a reality by them. There are no Modi waves as such in any part of India and people are in no way ready to invite communal parties to rule the conoutry.He attended meetings in Mahboobnagar district,Gadwal constituency as part of election campaign. Congress will make 10 district Tealngana to 20 district for good governance if comes in to power.

How to find Polling Stations Location

How to find Polling Stations Location

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