RSS chief says our borders aren't safe even after 60 years.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that India was unable to make its borders safe even after 60 years of Independence due to constant meddling of its neighbours-Pakistan, China and Bangladesh.Addressing a public rally here, Bhagwat, India has been extending a hand of friendship with these countries, but they were trying everything to destabilise India. He also questioned China's policy of upping ante over Arunachal Pradesh and on the other hand extending hand of friendship.
Friendship on one side and enmity on the other, what kind of policy is this? But China plays this dual policy.

PM to focus on inclusive growth at 9 pc for next few years

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said his agenda for the next few years is to bring India's economy back to 9 per cent growth rate and ensure the benefits of development reach everyone.

Number of Indian billionaires almost doubles in a year: Forbes

New York November 19, 2009, 16:36 IST Happier days are back for India's rich who saw their fortunes dwindle during the recession as the country's billionaire list has doubled from last year to 52, according to the Forbes annual list of richest.

Sensex turns choppy, midcaps outperform

MUMBAI: Benchmark indices were witnessing a choppy session Wednesday due to lack of buying interest at higher levels. However traders flocked to take positions in midcaps and smallcap stocks.

Obama says diversity strength of US

President Barack Obama says one of the United States' strengths is its diversity and a family gathering in his home "looks like the United Nations. A suspected car bomb killed at least six people and wounded 14 others on Monday near a Pakistan air force base close to the northwestern city of Peshawar and the Afghan border.A car laden with explosives rammed a police station wall in Budhbhair area of the city.The blast badly damaged the police station, a mosque and a shop.

Mumbai belongs to India, says 'Marathi' Sachin

Mumbai belongs to India. That is how I look at it. And I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that but I am an Indian first," said Tendulkar responding to a specific query at a media meet in Mumbai on the eve of completing 20 years in international cricket.

NTPC stake sale to fetch government Rs 8,100 cr

A 5 percent stake sale in state-run power producer NTPC could fetch the government Rs 8,100 crore, Sunil Mitra, a senior
finance ministry official, said on Friday.

Last week, the government mandated more sales of shares by state firms and changed the rules on how it can use the proceeds, as it seeks to boost revenues and rein in a widening budget deficit.

car sales jump up to 34%

The domestic passenger car sales registered a healthy 34% jump in october on continuing festive demand while sale of commercial vehicles scoared 52%.

Abortion Issue Threatens US Health-Care Overhaul Legislation

Democrats are hardening their stances on both sides of the abortion issue in a battle that may threaten plans to overhaul the US health-care system............

Govt to exit stimulus packages next year: PM

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan singh said the worst for the economy was behind us and thatIndia was seeing signs of an upturn. “India is likely to grow at 6.5% in FY10,” Dr Singh, a renowned economist himself, said, adding that for the following fiscal year, the country could see a growth of 7% if the monsoon is normal.

The PM, speaking at the India Economic Summit, said his aim was to deliver rapid and inclusive growth and that India was open to both trade and investment. His talk was also laced with emphasis on reforms and the need to improve policies and continue on the reforms path.

Outlining his government’s priorities with regards to its economic policies, Dr Singh said there was a need to increase government expenditure in health and education. “We need to simplify and rationalize policies to encourage investment. The futures market needs to be deepened,” he said. “India today is better positioned to push through reforms. Foreign investors today are welcome to participate in the country.”

Stake sales in public sector undertakings (PSUs) may see faster progress, the PM said. He also outlined the government’s exit from the stimulus packages saying they would be from next year.

Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Finance Minister ruled out any further stimulus measures. "The economy is on the path of recovery. We will decide what type of exit we should accept. There are two questions here. One, whether there is going to be any stimulus package? I have indicated earlier that there is no stimulus package. Second, whether the fiscal concessions, tax concessions which we have given will continue or not. My response is they will be continued till they are withdrawn."

Stocks to extend gains on strong global cues.

MUMBAI:- Stocks are expected to continue their good work on Thursday given the optimism across the globe, the domestic festive season and strong earnings declaration from India Inc. The Dow Industrial Average surpassed the 10000 level on Wednesday.

First shipment of H1N1 vaccine arrives

All of the doses, received Oct. 13, are in the form of nasal mist, which is not suitable for pregnant women or individuals with underlying medical conditions.

Younus resigns over fixing claims

Younus Khan has resigned as Pakistan captain in protest at match-fixing allegations made against the team by a senior member of parliament.

India September Car Sales Rise on Festival Demand

NEW DELHI :- Car sales in India rose 21% in September as the onset of several festivals and easing borrowing costs led customers to buy vehicles from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

Stop work at Noida park,SC tell Maya

Sc ordered stopping of all building and construction activities in the upcomring Noida park,which is also being developed as a memorial for Dalit leader late Kanshi Ram and UP CM Mayawati.

Nearly Rs 1 lakh cr assets coming on line:Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries announced a 1:1 bonus yesterday. Commenting on the same Mukesh Ambani,Chairman and Managing Director,Reliance Industries,says the bonus issues is the part of the company's shareholders.
"Whenever we finish a value creation cycle,we make sure that everybody is rewarded and in this value creation cycle.We've nearly Rs 100,000 crore of assets coming online".

Inflation up at 0.37%

Essential prices rose on a yearly basis , fuelling inflaion to 0.37% during the second week of September from 0.12

%
a week ago , when it first made it into positive territory after a gap of 13 weeks.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Level 1 is the basic skills any beginning manager must master. It is the foundation of the management skills pyramid which shows the skills a manager must master to be successful and shows how these management skills build on each other toward success.
Management Skill Level:-Managers have many different skill levels. .
Management Skills Pyramid-The management skills pyramid shows the skills a manager must master to be successful and shows how these management skills build on each other toward success.
Approve Expense Reports:-Guidelines for the review and approval of expense reports
Good Management Is Predictive Management Not Reactive Management,Good Management Is Predictive Management Not Reactive Management, This article explains the difference between predictive management and reactive management and outlines how to improve your skill in predictive management.

Three Effective Management Styles

Being an effective manager means knowing when to use the right management style. The management style you select will depend on your people’s skills and knowledge, available resources (like time and money), desired results, and, of course, the task before you.
Managing without a specific style geared to a specific set of circumstances can slow you down and even lead to costly mistakes.
Get your people to do their best work by using one or more of the following effective management styles:
1. Participatory Style Here, it is critical to give each employee an entire task to complete. If that's not possible, make sure the individual knows and understands his or her part as it relates to the project or task. When people on your team know where they fit in the big picture, they're more likely to be motivated to complete the task.
Take the time to explain the details and why their role is important. Get their input on the task and its significance. This will give them a sense of value, and hopefully, encourage them to take ownership of their piece of the project. Do your best to make sure your employees understand the tasks. Ask questions that might seem obvious; the asking alone will reinforce an employee’s understanding of the work.
If your tasks are divided among groups, coordinate each group’s contribution so that everyone knows where and how .
2. Directing Style Sometimes a situation will call for a direct style of management. Perhaps a tight deadline looms, or the project involves numerous employees and requires a top-down management approach. Here, a manager answers five questions for the employees: What? Where? How? Why? and When? Let them know what they need to do, how they’re going to do it, and when they must be finished.
This style may seem cold and impersonal, but you still have an opportunity to be a motivating and accessible manager. For example, when you assign roles and responsibilities, provide helpful tips or share experiences you encountered with a similar project.
With this style, don’t be afraid to set specific standards and expectations. Your communication, therefore, must be detail-oriented, unambiguous, and free of buzzwords and jargon. “Your goal is to complete three reports a day.”
In addition, be willing and able to make decisions quickly. Midway through a task, for example, you may direct someone to switch from doing one thing to another. Let your people know from the outset that this may occur; it will help them transition more smoothly. Make sure, as well, to reward and recognize jobs well done.
3. Teamwork Style If you want to expedite a project and optimize a process for completing that project, managing by teamwork is the way to go. When you motivate people to pool their knowledge, the results may exceed your expectations. Often, teams can tackle problems more quickly than what you can accomplish on your own. The give-and-take can create a process that you can replicate in other projects.
Remember that successful teamwork depends on coordinated efforts among the staff, as well as solid communication skills. Reports must be clear and concise. Presentations must convey information that leaves nothing unanswered. Understanding logistics is critical, too. Probably most important, however, is your willingness to credit the team for its success and independence, rather than your savvy management skills.

cricket

Dilshan falls to Ishant, Jayasuriya continues plunderIshant Sharma provided the much-needed breakthrough when he dismissed Dilshan. After 10 overs, SL were 72/1.F passes .Former BCCI President and 2-time national selector Raj Singh Dungarpur passed away on Saturday following protracted illness. He was 73.

The Takeaway: When it comes to explaining yourself and your goals at work your knee jerk reaction should certainly be well-polished honesty (though not, of course, over-sharing). But Williams, author of several books aimed at young, ambitious career women, asserts that not every occasion calls for the truth and lays out five scenarios in which she gives you permission to tell a productive fib.
Your worth. It’s reasonable to exaggerate your preferred salary amount by 10 to 20 percent, given of course that you’re actually worth it. By showing that you value yourself, people will be more likely to consider a price closer to what you’ve asked for, and there will be more room to negotiate down.
Your future plans. Planning on starting a family in a year or two? Trying to launch your own business in your free time? Keep it to yourself. Employers want to think that your world revolves around them… Any talk of further aspirations plants the seed that they’ll eventually need to replace you.
Your experience. Sure, you’re a public speaker. The toasts you’ve given at the past four weddings have brought tears to people’s eyes — and that counts for something, doesn’t it? Well, yes, actually it does. If you’re confident about a skill but haven’t necessarily been paid for it, then go ahead and add it to your resume. But the trick is that you have to be able to “make it real” if required.
Your health. Maybe you took some time off a few years back to deal with an illness, or you struggle with an occasional bout of depression. Anything regarding your health is strictly your business, and you’re not obligated to tell anyone if they ask.
Your tardiness. You missed the most important meeting of the month because you forgot to set your alarm. Do you admit this to your boss? Absolutely not. In a situation like this, the truth can do way more harm than a little white lie. But beware, you can only use the “family emergency” and “flat tire” cards once or twice before people begin to call your bluff — so play them wisely!
Those interested in more of Williams’ ideas can also check out her earlier book Earn What You’re Worth

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