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[1] From: kashif <kaaashif@gmail.com> Date: Wed Dec 20, 2006 Subject: Encourage Muslims towards a proactive role Encourage Muslims towards a proactive role<http://indianmuslims.info/articles/special_reports/saathi/articles/encourag\ e_muslims_towards_a_proactive_role.html> In the third of the four part series Altaf Shaikh's thoughts on some of the important issues. Interview by Charu Bahri of IndianMuslims.info *Part III* *On Fundraising* Fund-raising for child endeavors is very easy. However, funding for 16-18 year olds is a different ball game altogether. Such efforts are questioned and doubted. We too, were asked to change the name of our project such that it would use the word "children" not "youth." Since we were unwilling to do so, fund-raising became all the more difficult. In truth, we were paving the way for a change of mindset. I believe we were the first organization that received a UNICEF donation for a youth camp. For us, this represented a major breakthrough. ------------------ [2] From: "P.J. Victor Raj" <pjvraj@yahoo.com> Date: Wed Dec 20, 2006 Subject: Communal harmony to the fore at Muslim saint's Urs Communal harmony to the fore at Muslim saint's Urs Aligarh, Dec 18: Irrespective of one's individual faith, devotees recently gathered at the Dargah of Baba Barchi Bahadur in Aligarh for the annual Urs of this Muslim saint. Cutting across religious identities, the devotees come here out of reverence with the belief that their wishes are fulfilled by the prayers at the Dargah (tomb) of Baba Barchi. The tomb is 600 years old. "Baba Barchi fulfills the wishes of all those who come here with a good heart," said Jagat Singh, a devotee. The devotees tie a thread and make a wish. "When we came here for the first time and wished for a baby boy, I was blessed with twin boys. And then we wished for the marriage of our child which was also fulfilled," said Sapna, another devotee. 'Qawwali' or devotional music is sung on this occasion. "People of all religions and beliefs come here. There are no differences here," said Ahmed Farid, another devotee. Locals recall that during the British rule while laying a railway track, the Dargah came in the way. The engineers wished to demolish the Dargah which resulted in complications and the work could not proceed. Ultimately, the track was removed from the place and diverted without disturning the tomb. Even today, the train crew slows down while passing by the Dargah to pay their obeisances. The word Urs, derived from the Arabic language, marks the death anniversary of a saint and is usually observed at his Dargah or place of burial. ANI http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=68057 ---------------- [3] From: Sukla Sen <suklasen@yahoo.com> Date: Wed Dec 20, 2006 Subject: SEZ: Some Facts and Web Resources SEZs Facts and Web Resources What is SEZ ? A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a geographical region that has economic laws different from a country`s typical economic laws to increase foreign investment. Special Economic Zones have been established in several countries, including the People`s Republic of China, Jordan, Poland, Kazakhstan, the Philippines and Russia. North Korea has also attempted this to a degree. SEZs in India The Government of India introduced a policy in the year 2000 for setting up of Special Economic Zones in the country with a view to provide an internationally competitive and hassle free environment for exports. Units may be set up in SEZ for manufacture of goods and rendering of services. The units in the Zone have to be a net foreign exchange earner but they shall not be subjected to any pre-determined value addition or minimum export performance requirements. Sales in the Domestic Tariff Area by SEZ units shall be subject to payment of full Custom Duty and import policy in force. The policy provides for setting up of SEZ`s in the public, private, joint sector or by State Governments. It was also envisaged that some of the existing Export Processing Zones would be converted into Special Economic Zones. Till now, a number of Export Processing Zones located at Kandla and Surat (Gujarat), Cochin (Kerala), Santa Cruz (Mumbai- Maharashtra) , Falta (West Bengal), Madras (Tamil Nadu), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh) have been converted into Special Economic Zones. Features of SEZs in India The zones are proposed to be setup by private sector or by state government in association with private sector. Private sector is also invited to develop infrastructure facilities in the existing SEZs State Government plays a lead role in the setting up of SEZ. A framework is being developed by creating special windows under existing rules and regulations of the Central and state governments for SEZ. Web Resources on SEZs http://sezindia. nic.in The web portal by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It describes and promotes the special economic zones that are being set up across the country. www.sez-india. blogspot. com Special Erroneous Zone: A News Blog on Special Economic Zones in India www.ncasindia. org Gives complete information and constant updates on the movements against Special Economic Zones, especially in Maharashtra http://in.groups. yahoo.com/ group/seztrack A yahoogroup To follow the developments related to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ)in India and discuss the impacts of these on people, natural resources and the economy in general and to discuss strategies for advocacy and building a larger momentum on the issue http://www.reliance sez.blogspot. com Everyday Update on SEZ & Real Estate Market in India ------------- [4] From: "P.J. Victor Raj" <pjvraj@yahoo.com> Date: Wed Dec 20, 2006 Subject: Goa witnessed communal violence in 2006 Goa witnessed communal violence in 2006 Rupesh Samant, Panaji, Dec 19: Goa's reputation as a place of total peace took a knock in 2006 as the state saw unprecedented communal violence and came under the shadow of terror attack threats. Alleged threats by Lashkar-e-Toiba and al-Qaeda militant outfits to strike coupled with the arrest of a terrorist in the state carrying explosives heightened the security scare. But the communal violence came as the most shocking incident. Sanvordem and Curchorem, twin-towns, witnessed communal violence and tension for almost three days beginning from March three. The divide was clear -- minority versus majority. What sparked the violence was a tiny structure illegally constructed on a piece of land at Guddemol locality adjacent to Sanvordem town and used as a madrassa. A few people razed the structure which fuelled tension. The morcha protesting the demolition turned violent. It was begining of the three-day clashes that charred down property worth crores. Houses, shops, vehicles and police station were attacked in the rioting. It was a rude shock for the Goans who had till then just heard or read about communal violence. Goans were about to put back sad memories of Sanvordem-Curchorem incident when a Kashmiri militant was arrested at margao in south Goa. Armed with explosives, police said, he had aimed to target vital installations in the state. Mid of this year, Goa got intelligence inputs saying the state is on terrorist's target. For last two months, general security alerts have become order of the day in the state which has received a large number of tourists. The security at the airport, vital installations like oil terminals, railway stations, bus stands, and the state secretariat remain tight. For the international film festival of India, walking through metal detector and getting frisked became routine. Police say the security will remain tight till the tourist season continues. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=68546 ------------ [5] Is Death Better Than Life For Mushahars Of Kushingar By Vidya Bhushan Rawat http://www.countercurrents.org/rawat201206.htm While politicians in Uttar-Pradesh are preparing for polls, the Mushahars, Bansfors and other such marginalized communities think of meal next day ----------- |
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