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WRONGFUL CAPTIVE COAL BLOCK ALLOCATIONS
he Central Government has submitted to the Supreme Court that only 15 out of the 218 captive coal blocks allotted since 1993 have started production. The S.GANAPATHY Coal Ministry has cancelled 51 blocks dur- Cell : 98401 50211 ing the past 2 years on account of delay in production which includes companies like Jindal Steel and Power, Monnet Ispat, Birla Corporation, Rathi Udyog, Dalmia Cements etc. The center admitted and told the Supreme Court that it would decide its stand clear on cancelling the allocations since 2005 and conceded by hindsight something has gone wrong awry and thereby cancelling to be made forthwith. A 3 judge Supreme Court bench headed by Justice R.M. Lodhia and other two justices Madan B. Lokur and Kurien Joseph received the status report submitted by the CBI in the case which reiterated that appear to be no guidelines or criteria to determine the allocations. The scenic committee did not follow any known procedures and appear to have acted arbitrarily with laxity. The Court further asked repeatedly to spell out the correct reasons for the huge inordinate delay in the accord of clearances in starting of the operations. The Attorney General Vahanvati replied that owing to multiple clearances causes the delay. The bench furiously asked the Attorney General that out of 118 applications, 44 were short listed, 20 were selected, 8 were rejected without assigning any reason whatsoever and 11 were given license. There is no sign for merit for consideration for the sanction and asked why the disparity. The apex court also raised the issue on the working of the screening committee considering some of the private companies which are not in list of recommendations of Central Electrical Authority (CEA) and Ministry of Power etc. Attorney General told that he will disclose the guidelines and procedures for selection. Immediately Prashanth Bhusan, Counsel for Social Organization for Common Cause said that the licensed companies ought to have started the production within a span of 5 years but not so far done so as the matter is in public interest, the government should provide more information on the end users. Meanwhile, CBI investigation said that 195 coal blocks allocations made between 1993 and 2009, decided to take the role of foreign governments like Malaysia which had a tie-up agreement with an Indian company to bag the coal allocations in Chattisgarh. Agency filed another application seeking courts nod to serve a letter rogatory. It also filed 16 FIRs alleged in cheating and criminal misconduct in the conspiracy. The allegations is that allocations were made arbitrarily and its smacks of favoritism and discrimination. Attorney General said the de-allocation process for the coal block allocation has been started and the Central Government has asked to clear the deficiencies within 4-6 weeks time. The bench questioned why there was so much laxity in the procedures. In the meantime, the Central Government has issued Show cause notice to 61 mines of Private firms like Jindal Steel & Power, Tata Steel and SR Power etc. which have not so far obtained the environment and forest clearances etc. till 12th February to file their replies failing which theyll fact de-allocation of their coal blocks. Blocks under the CBI scrutiny, the decision will take a week after 5th February which will be taken for decision. Let the non-controversial blocks which start mining need not be canceled. Already the country is facing 25% deficit in the domestic coal supply, the policy making anachronism from the pre reforms only is to be blamed squarely. It would further stymie coal output badly affect the power generation and decelerate growth going forward. We need to overhaul the market designs for coal and create a proper auction design for coal block allocations. Now the law is amended and notified. What is wanted now is pragmatism not procrastination that affects the overall development.

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SUZUKI TWO-WHEELERS UNVEILS THE INAZUMA

New Delhi, January 20, 2014: Suzuki Motorcycle India Limited (SMIL), a subsidiary of one of the worlds leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today launched the 250 cc Suzuki Inazuma. Whether it is the big bike looks, stylish design or easy-to-master power delivery, the 250cc Inazuma has them all. In Japanese, the word Inazuma denotes lightning that strikes during a thunderstorm. True to its meaning, the design of Inazuma spells electrifying style and substance. The Inazumas punchy 250cc engine gives an enjoyable ride in all surroundings and provides a spontaneous feel of fun and excitement from its gutsy low-end and mid-range power output. Its engineering package complements the naked chassis appeal of the bike. With its innovative designs around the cylinder heads, dual chromed exhausts and a distinctively shaped headlight, the Inazuma is a machine aimed at giving bikers more than what they expect. Mr. Atul Gupta, Executive Vice President, SMIL, says, Suzuki wishes to offer the Indian rider a product at every price point and in every segment. The Inazuma is a practical 250 cc bike that expands Suzukis motorcycle portfolio into the premium segment which is showing growth potential. We believe that the Inazuma will be attractive for the youth, college students and motorcycle enthusiasts in metros. The Suzuki Inazuma is available in two colours black & red and is priced at Rs. 3,10,121 (ex-showroom, New Delhi) Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited is a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan wherein they have the same manufacturing philosophy of VALUE PACKED PRODUCTS right from the inception. SMIL manufactures two-wheelers best suited for the valuable Indian customers. The Company started its India operation in February, 2006. For further details please contact: Malvika Mudgal/ Ambika Gondane. Torque Communications Pvt. Ltd. malvika@torquemail.com / ambika@torquemail.com. +91 9711687289/ +91 9711764188

Learning Opportunities
Chennai-based DreamZone organises a series of free seminars to create awareness on learning opportunities. and lucrative jobs in the creative industry. The centres at Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Mylapore, Purasaiwalkam, Vadapalani and Velachery will hold these seminars on 10 Saturdays between January 25 and April 5. The seminars are interior crafts (January 25); Jewellery design (February 1); animated greeting card (February 8); logo design (February 15); nail art (February 22); designing your dream kitchen and modern vaasthu (March 1); hand bage making (March 8); web designing (March 22); green design (March 29), and sari draping (April 5). The seminars are free and open for all. For registration, call 91769 72786, 98843 33697 or visit www.dreamzone.co.in

English Course
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama offers Spoken English course (basic and International levels that will focus on grammar, Vocabulary and conversational skills. Last date for applying is January 31. Classes will be from February 2 onwards. For more details, contact 2814 3896.

Open Quiz
The Tanishq Open Quiz is a general quiz open to teams of three members each. There are attractive cash prizes in store for the winners. Venue : Central Lecture Theatre, IIT Madras. Quiz will be on 26th January 2.30pm onwards.

Art for Kids

Forum Art Gallery as part of their art appreciation series workshop will focus on Van Gogh, one of the greatest Post-Impressionist artists. Open for children aged five and above. Registration is compulsory. Venue : Forum Art Gallery, 57, 5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar. Date : February 1, 10.30am - 1pm. For more details, contact 4211 5596.

Tree Love
The Amethys Room presents, 7 Indian Trees, showcasing a collection of lighting, poufs, ottomans, bed linen and clothing in bold, graphic, black and white prints of much loved Indian trees like the sacred peepal, healing neem, cherished aam, flamboyant gulmohar on handloom cotton and khadi silk, chanderi, block prints, roghan work and badla embroidery. Venue : Amethyst Room, New No.106, Old No.79, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet. Date : Till February 1.

Fish out
The Raintree, St.Marys Road presents Fish Bazaar, an annual seafood festival at Above Sea Level, the 14th level rooftop resto-bar. The display houses more than 50 varieties of unique fish and sea food ranging from Pearl Spot to Parrotfish, Rock Lobsters to Octopus, Live Mud Crabs to King Prawns, highlighting the diversity of local delicacies. Venue : Above Sea Level, The Raintree, St.Marys Road, Alwarpet. Date : Till February 2, 7pm onwards.

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R unning for a Change Trust a Chennai based nonprofit running promotion initiative conducted a workshop on Yoga for Runners. The event was held on January 20, 2014 in, Chennai and was organized in association with toss wellness, a Chennai based yoga promotion venture. Around 50 participants attended this workshop. Speaking on the event, M.Rajalingam, founder of Running for a Change Trust said, The main idea is about creating awareness about the

benefits of yoga for runners. Even though running has its won health and fitness benefits, we wanted the runners to utilize the full benefits of running by staying injury free through practising yoga, and the main purpose of this workshop is to educate the runners about the benefits of yoga in improving the running performance and staying injury free. About Running for a Change : Running for a Change Trust is a non profit initiative to promote running as a catalyst for change in

lifestyle, health & fitness, and for social causes. There will be also camps organized for improving the fitness levels, yoga, cross training programs and lecture cum workshops organized by inviting eminent persons to deliver lecturers on various aspects of fitness, running and diet guidelines. As a part of its social responsibility, Running for a Change will be organizing several running events with some social cause attached to each event. www.runningforachange.in= w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / runningforachange

A School, Valasaravakkam
Branch, conducted Rangoli competition on 8th January 2014 beween 10.30 & 12.30am. Seven parents participated and Jhansi Rani rangoli got the first prize which is showing the Women Empowerment and pongal rangoli also.

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Paadhai - Society for Underprivileged celebrated pongal along with their 38 girl children from the destitute girl childrens home and 15 boys from the shelter for Homeless boys an initiative of Chennai Corporation and Paadhai on the 14th of January 2014. On the occasion the children wore new colorful dresses and prepared sweet pongal in a traditionally

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PONGAL CELEBRATION AT PAADHAI

opened its Chinmaya Nagar Branch on the 27th of December, 2013, at No.25/9, Kaliamman Koil Street, Chinmaya Nagar, Chennai. AVM. K. Shanmugam, Joint Managing Director, AVM Productions Private Limited was the Chief Guest. He formally inaugurated the Branch open by cutting the ceremonial ribbon and lighting the Kuthuvillakku. S. Ram Mohan, Proprietor, Natarajan Company (NRC) and D.V. Ramkumar, Partner, M.J.V. Indane Gas Agency were the Guests of Honour. G. Senthil raj, Branch Manager and Mrs.

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Aarthi Ramanujam, Cluster Branch Manager organized the Opening Function in the Presence of Anto Alan, Regional head and Thallam Sreekumar, Zonal Head.

decorated mud pot and they conveyed their pongal wishes to each other. Dr. Raja, Assistant Health Officer and Sanitary Officer Srinivasan, Zone XI were among the chief guest who graced the occasion along with the staff members, Ms.Sunitha Director and Amal , Founder Secretary - Paadhai.

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Thiruvallur District Child
Protection Unit observed the National Girl Child day on the 22nd of January 2014 at R.M Jain Government Girls Higher Secondary School Thiruvallur in order to create an awareness about the rights of the girl children in our society. Ms.Mayadevi, Headmistress welcomed the gathering. Ms.Abirami, District Revenue Officer was the special guest. She addressed 850 Students at the school and during which she spoke on the importance of education for a girl child and also insisted that the girl children should have ambition in their life and should work hard to pursue their ambition. Following that a street play on the girl childs rights and abuse was performed by the children of Paadhai. Ms. Sunitha, Director Paadhai initiated an interaction session after the play where the children were told to speak about abuse to any responsible

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E nding of reproductive capacity of the women is menopause. We can assume that a woman has achieved menopause if she does not get periods for more than a year provided she is not pregnant or breast feeding. Women carry a fixed number of eggs (ova) in their ovaries. This number is determined at birth and the number does not increase further. A few of these ova are released every month during ovulation, but a majority degenerate. This way as a woman ages her reserve of eggs goes on reducing until a stage comes when the ovaries are nearly depleted of all the eggs. At this stage the female hormone estrogen reduces and periods cease completely. Average age of menopause is 51, Indian women tend to reach menopause by 4550 yrs. Deficiency of estrogen can cause the following, Emotional disturbances (mental exhaustion, mood swings, lower self confidence), Hot flushes & Night sweats. Food cravings & Weight gain. Loss of skin tone. Decrease bone mass, joint pain, increased risk of fractures. Decreased sexual drive. Atrophy of genitalia (vaginal dryness, urinary infections), Increase risk for heart attacks. A definite way to relieve a lady of these complications is to artificially supplement estrogen. (But , estrogen replacement without medical supervision is very dangerous.) Estrogens can be supplemented as gels, pessaries, patches, tablets. Each method has its own advantages and drawbacks. Only a doctor can decide what is best for you. Some alternate remedies include taking herbal supplements like primrose oil or phyto (plant-derived) estrogens

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deposition into bone should also be taken care of. Vitamin D, certain hormones and exercise help increase this deposition. Late menopause : If you are having periods beyond 50 years you may harbor a cancer so consult a doctor immediately. Vaginal bleeding after achieving menopause also is danger sign. Early menopause (When periods stop before 40 years) Causes include: *Genetic / familial factors; *Chemotherapy; *Radiotherapy; *Autoimmune conditions; *Infections; *Surgical removal of ovaries These people need estrogen supplementation under strict medical supervision. What a modern lady faces in and around menopausal age *Physical changes *Family stress, childrens future and stability, separation from children. *Job promotion responsibility handling. How to maintain health at menopause *Do PAP smear, take a screening ultrasound scan, get a gynaecologists opinion *Test for throid functions, sugar, cholesterol, heart fitness. *Take calcium and multivitamin supplementation. *Eat a high protein, low fat, low carbohydrate diet. *Maintain good physical activity. *Find ways to relieve mental stress (yoga, meditation etc.) For more details, contact Dr.Chitra Sundrarajan M.D., (OBG), A.N.N.Hospital, 81-85, Annai Therasa Street, Indira Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai - 600 087. Ph: 2486 9300/ 01/02/03. E.Mail : info@annhospitals.com

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nce, a person decided to realize his dream. Only he didnt have enough strength to do it. Then he turned to his mother: - Mother, help me! - Mother said, I would be glad to help you, only I dont have it. And everything I have, I already give to you He asked a wise man: - Master, tell me, where can I get strength? - It is said that, it is on the Everest. Only I couldnt find anything there, except the snowy winds. And when I came back, the time was irretrievably lost He asked a saint: - Holy Father, where to find strength for realizing my dream? - In your prayers, my son. And if your dream is false, you will understand it and find peace in your prayers He asked everybody, but the results of his search were only confusion. - Why are you so confused? - asked an old man passing by. - Yes, I have a dream, sir. But I dont know where to find strength for realizing it. I asked everyone but there was no one who could help me. - A light flashed in an old mans eyes, - Did you ask yourself ? - he said . . . - This was the trigger - AND our man set out to achieve his dream . . .
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which extracted from soya etc. However , these techniques havent been scientifically proven to be as effective. Symptomatic relief may be provided for Hot flushes by administering beta blockers. (To be taken only under medical supervision). Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help with the emotional changes. Heart and menopause : Before menopause women are at lower risk for cardiac problems when compared with men. This is because of the protection offered by estrogen. After menopause women have the same chances of developing heart problems as men. Bone and menopause : Estrogen is needed for deposition of calcium in bone. Estrogen deficiency will case bone loss. Peak none mass is achieved by 30 years in a female. During the first 2 years after menopause, bone mass decreases dramatically. If the bone was very thick and massive previously it will take more time to degenerate. This is why a lady should give importance to calcium supplementation from a young age. Children need lots of calcium for their growing bones, between 20-35 years additional calcium will be needed to meet the demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is not enough just to swallow calcium supplements, but its

HIGH-FIBER SUPER FOODS

From fruits to nuts, see the best source of fiber in natural foods. Fresh Fruits Eat Whole - Grain Bread with stuffed crackers. Fresh Vegetables Dried Fruits Beans Nuts Flax Seeds Fruits like berries, apples, pears. Whole grains like oatmeal, whole wheat bread, brown rice. Vegetables like artichoke, broccoli, peas. Legumes and nuts like lentils, black beans, almonds Supplements or fortified drinks

The seed of the flax plant can be an excellent

source of fiber, providing 2.8 grams per tablespoon of whole seeds. Flaxseed is often used as a laxative. But studies have shown that it also may help reduce cholesterol levels and decrease hot flashes. Add whole flaxseeds to breads or other baked goods. Or sprinkle ground flaxseed into a smoothie or onto cooked vegetables.

A CELEBRATION
Main Street presents Flavours of India, an array of Indian cuisine to celebrate Republic Day. The menu features some authentic dishes such as Subji Nizami Hundi, Adharaki Gobhi, Karuveppilai Katharikai Vendakai poondu Puli kozhambu, Melwa Bhaji Murg Kebab (Chicken), Ambur Kozhi Biryani (Chicken), and more. The buffet lunch is priced at Rs.800, and the dinner at Rs.860. Venue : Main Street, The Residency Towers, 115, Sir.Thyagarya Road, T.Nagar. Date :Till January 26, 12.30pm - 3pm and 7.30 pm to 11.30pm. For details, contact 2815 6363.

PAALAM WEBCAST
The next Paalam webcast (www.paalam.in/tv) on January 26, 6.05pm., will feature a keyboard concert by K.Sathyanarayanan. He will be accompanied by Karaikkal Venkatasubramaniam (violin), Kumbakonam Swaminathan (mridhangam) and Hariharasubramaniam (ghatam).

PURANDARA DASARA ARADHANA

The 450th celebration of Sri Purandara Dasara Aradhana will be held on January 30 from 6.30am. The venue is Srikara Anjaneya Raghavendra Swami Sannidhanam, Udipi Sri Puthige Matha, Old No.38, New No.8, Salai Street, Mylapore. For seva and other details. call 2461 2074.

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