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Diesel demand drops for first time in a decade: IOC

Indian Oil Corporation Chairman R S Butola said today, “For the first time in more than a decade, diesel demand has declined this fiscal as monthly price hikes and increased power generation clipped consumption, Indian Oil Corporation”

Diesel, which is India's most consumed fuel accounting for close to 45 per cent of the total petroleum product demand, has seen sales growth of 6-8 per cent since 2003-04.

But this year, it has fallen by 0.8 per cent over last year to 39.46 million tons.

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/26912181.cms?intenttarget=no&utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

"No longer belongs to us. He belongs to the ages." Obama Said.

The world knows Nelson Mandela as a man who forever changed the course of modern history and who will surely continue to leave his mark long after his death Thursday at the age of 95.

You may know that he spent 27 years in prison, that he led South Africa out of apartheid and that he served as his nation's first black president.

But did you know about the role of rugby in his legacy? His musings on Valentine's Day? The lessons he taught sympathetic prison guards during his time behind bars?

Here are some details from Mandela's life that you might not have known.

1. Father of the nation

Nelson Mandela's place as South Africa's premier hero is so secure that the central bank released new banknotes in 2012 showing his face.

                                                                    
2. Valentine's Day
In one 1995 note, written in lines of neat handwriting in blue ink, Mandela muses on Valentine's day. It appears to be a draft of a letter to a young admirer, in which Mandela said his rural upbringing by illiterate parents left him "colossally ignorant" about simple things like a holiday devoted to romance.

3. Two anthems

At his inauguration, Mandela stood hand on heart, saluted by white generals as he sang along to two anthems: the apartheid-era Afrikaans "Die Stem" ("The Voice") and the African "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("Lord Bless Africa").

4. A new life

When Mandela went free after 27 years, he walked hand-in-hand with his wife Winnie out of a prison on the South African mainland, and raised his right fist in triumph. In his autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom," he would write: "As I finally walked through those gates ... I felt — even at the age of seventy-one — that my life was beginning anew."

5. A ways to go

Mandela is widely credited with helping to avert race-driven chaos as South Africa emerged from apartheid. But he could not forge lasting solutions to poverty, unemployment and other social ills that still plague his country. Though relatively stable, it has struggled to live up to its rosy depiction as the " Rainbow Nation."

6. World Cup

Mandela's last public appearance was in 2010. Bundled up against the cold, he smiled broadly and waved to the crowd at the Soccer City stadium during the closing ceremony of the World Cup, an event that allowed his country to take the world spotlight.

7. Mandela the reconciler

Mandela was born the son of a tribal chief in Transkei, a Xhosa homeland. Many South Africans of all races call him by his clan name, Madiba, which means "reconciler," as a token of affection and respect.

8. The harsher side

Despite his saintly image, Mandela could be harsh. When black journalists mildly criticized his government, he painted them as stooges of the whites who owned the media. Whites with complaints were sometimes dismissed as pining for their old privileges.

9. Fighting AIDS

Mandela eventually turned to fighting AIDS, publicly acknowledging in 2005 that his son, Makgatho, had died of the disease. The nation, which has the most people living with HIV in the world at 5.6 million, still faces stigma and high rates of infection.

10. Home village

Mandela celebrated holidays and hosted dignitaries among the huts of rural Qunu in a replica of the prison guard's home where he lived during his final days of confinement. Ever self-deprecating, Mandela maintained he chose to recreate the home from Victor Verster prison because he was already familiar with it and wouldn't "have to wander at night looking for the kitchen." But his fellow South Africans saw the decision as an inspiring way to transform the old structure of imprisonment into one of freedom. Many of Mandela's close relatives live in Qunu, and the family burial plot is just yards from the home.

11. 'A democratic and free society'

A statement Mandela made during his 1964 sabotage trial revealed his resolve in the fight to end white racist rule. "During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people," Mandela said. "I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. Two months later, he and seven other defendants were sentenced to life in prison.

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13. 'Never again'

Mandela became South Africa's first black president in 1994. At the close of his inauguration speech, he said: "Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another and suffer the indignity of being the skunk of the world."

"Let freedom reign. The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement! God bless Africa!"

14. Inmate 46664

Mandela was confined to the harsh Robben Island prison off the coast of Cape Town for most of his time behind bars. He and others quarried limestone there, working seven hours a day nearly every day for 12 years, until forced labor was abolished on the island. In secret, Mandela — inmate No. 46664 — wrote at night in his tiny concrete-floored cell.

It was forbidden to quote him or publish his photo, but go-betweens ferried messages from prisoners to anti-apartheid leaders in exile. Prisoners gathered in small groups for Socratic seminars, and Mandela offered lessons on the movement to guards he thought would be open to persuasion. All the guards were white; all the prisoners were black, mixed race, or Asian.

15. 'Look into yourself'

"People tend to measure themselves by external accomplishments, but jail allows a person to focus on internal ones; such as honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, generosity and an absence of variety," Mandela says in one of the many quotations displayed at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. "You learn to look into yourself."

16. Nelson and Winnie

Nelson Mandela divorced Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in 1996, ending a powerful political partnership that had lasted through decades of struggle. As he remained behind bars, she became an activist leader in her own right, leading marches with a fist raised and building a base among the radical wing of the African National Congress. Madikizela-Mandela lost influence as Mandela pushed the ANC along a moderate course.

17. Mandela's office

After his retirement from the presidency, Mandela regularly worked from an office in the recently refurbished Johannesburg building that houses the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory. The officeincludes framed photographs of Mandela in healthier times with his wife, Graca Machel, former UN chief Kofi Annan, fellow activist Walter Sisulu, and others.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/What-you-might-not-have-known-about-Nelson-Mandela/articleshow/26932952.cms

THE VICTORY OF GOOD OVER EVIL- DIWALI

Diwali, popularly called Deepavali in some parts of India, is a festival which we all long for every year. The preparations for Deepavali start long before the festival date.

My grandmother tells me that the victory of Good over Evil is the reason for this celebration. She also says that the festival is to mark the return of Rama to Ayodhya after his defeat of Ravana.

Lots of people also start new ventures on this day after performing Lakshmi Puja. This is marked by lighting of lamps, candles and diyas by the women folk in the family. The light and colour add to the celebrations. 

In all, I can say that Deepavali is the brightest festival to be celebrated in India. The delicious food associated with the feast makes us feel that this festival must come more often in a year.

The first day is called Dhanteras - On this day people buy new utensils or anything in gold or silver.

The second day is Choti Deepawali - On this day diyas are kept at any dark corner of the house to symbolize that no evil can enter the house in the lights.

The third day is Deepawali - People decorate their homes with diyas,candles and decorative bulbs and lights. Laxmi Ganesh Pooja is performed and then people light up crackers and enjoy themselves.Sweets and rich food is also prepared at home to celebrate the festival.

The fourth day is Govardhan pooja on which the Govardhan pooja is performed to celebrate the great deed of Lord Krishna who lifted 'Govardhan Parbat' on a single finger and gave protection to the people from the heavy rains.

And the last day is Bhai dooj on which sisters put 'roli teeka' on their brother's forehead and pray for their well being. 
Deepawali is thus a unique light festival filled with joys and happiness!

Sem- V students, Assignments submission dates:

Sem- V - Students,

Assignments submission dates:

Div	Date	Day	Time
A	28/10/2013	Monday	LEC- N0-3
B	26/10/2013	Saturday	LEC-NO-1
C	26/10/2013	Saturday	LEC-N0-1
D	26/10/2013	Saturday	AFTER LEC-NO-3
G	28/10/2013	Monday	LEC-NO-1

·         It’s compulsory to remain present on the day of submission date.

        You may leave your reply as a form of comment.

         Your comments are always welcome.

          * Do write in neat and clear handwriting.

‘Insurance Correspondence’, (Letter no 4,5 and 6)

Students of SEM-V,

I would like to inform that, I am going to start to teach ‘Insurance Correspondence’, (Letter no 4,5 and 6) in every divisions.You may download from here and bring in the classroom.You may leave your comment. 

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4. A company letter stating the maturation of a policy

The Manager,

Life Insurance Corporation of India,

Vasna,

Ahmedabad.

Date:…………………

Rahul Patel,

8, Arman Flats,

Near Dream Garden,

Ahmedabad- 380008.

Sub: Intimation of the maturation of policy.

Dear Sir,

We have pleasure to inform you that your policy (Policy No-12345678) will be maturing for the payment on 14^th Nov., 2013.We need the following documents to settle your claim to this policy promptly:

1.      The discharge form (duly filled in as per the instruction givn at the back of the form)

2.      The policy in original

3.      Any deeds of assignment affecting your title to the policy.

4.      The last premium receipt.

Since the settlement of claim is subject to the admission of age, please send us the School Leaving Certificate. In case you are unable to do so, please send us any of the age proofs.

The payment will be made by a crossed cheque on Bank of Baroda, Ahmedabad. If the discharge form, etc. are received by us sufficiently in advance, it may possible for us to send you the cheque by the date.

Yours faithfully,

………………………

Manager

[Life Insurance Corporation of India]

5.     A letter to company asking for full

Rahul Patel,

8, Arman Flats,

Near Dream Garden,

Ahmedabad- 380008.

Mob…………………

Date:…………………

The Manager,

Life Insurance Corporation of India,

Vasna,

Ahmedabad.

Sub: Asking for full benefits due to the death of the policy holder.

Dear Sir,

I regret to inform you that my father Chirgbhai Patel, died of an accident last week. He held the policy No-123456 of Rs.3,00,000 for the last 10 years.

My father paid the premium regularly. My mother is the nominee in the policy. As per the terms and conditions, she is entitled to get the full benefits of the policy.

I request you to look into the matter and inform me about the further procedure.

Yours faithfully,

………………………

Rahul Patel

6. Benefits due to the death of the policy holder by the kin

Rohini Patel,

8, Arman Flats,

Near Dream Garden,

Ahmedabad- 380008.

Mob…………………

Date:…………………

The Manager,

Life Insurance Corporation of India,

Vasna,

Ahmedabad.

Sub: Policy No-12345567- name ………………..deceased

Dear Sir,

It is with great pain that I have to intimate to you the unexpected and untimely demise of my husband, Shri…….. (name) on …………..(date). He died a natural death, as will be clear from the enclosed sick Report of the Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, where he breathed his last.  

Being legal heir to the late Shri …………(name), I request you to send me necessary papers to enable me to claim the amount of the above policy.

I am sure you will realize that an early settlement of the claim will considerably ease the financial pressure on me in this hour of need.

Yours faithfully,

………………………

Rohini Patel

Encl: copy of the sick report.

Learn to write correct letters and be smart writer

Today, I allow students to write letter in the classroom to mend mistakes in examination.

This classroom practice is conceivable because of limited number of students. Every student write letter deprived of the body of the letter. At the last 15 minutes of the lecture, I have checked all their copies.

Here, I post two scan pages.

COPY: 1

COPY-2

Learn to write correct letters and be smart writer.