India heading to become a world leader Ganapathi


India marked the 60th year of independence yesterday. Thousands of Indians flocked to their embassy in Daiya for a traditional flag-raising ceremony led by Ambassador M. Ganapathi. The ambassador congratulated all the Indian nationals in attendance and read a message from Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Students from local Indian schools and members of Bohra community sang patriotic songs. According to the embassy's first secretary, AK Chadehoke

 

India readying a roadmap for knowledge society Official

Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's statement in Indian Parliament has allayed all apprehensions about the nuclear agreement between the United States and India, stated a top Indian official. "India will not compromise its sovereignty under any circumstances and New Delhi has reached the deal with Washington on its own terms," claimed M Veerappa Moily, Chairman, Administrative Reforms Commission, government of India, here on Thursday.

Independence Day, India-style

Three generations with roots in India celebrated that country's 59th year of independence Sunday with music, performances and food.

Children danced on a large stage to traditional Indian music and performed plays from Indian literature at the Omni Auditorium on Broward Community College's north campus. At least 2,000 people showed up as dozens of Indian groups staffed booths with information on India's heritage, business and religions.

Miami phone distributor turns attention to India

Miami-based distributor Brightstar Corp. started a new business in India to offer home and business phones in areas with few or no landlines.

Brightstar opened a "fixed wireless" division in the south Asian nation, offering phones that look like standard desk models but use wireless technology instead of landlines.

"Fixed wireless" is hot in rural areas worldwide and especially in India, home to more than 1 billion people. Indian buyers alone are expected to purchase more than 4 million of the "fixed wireless" devices this year, studies show.

To capture some of India's market, Brightstar said it is selling "fixed wireless" devices from several manufacturers, plus its own "Avvio" brand developed specifically for India.
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