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The Art of Living was founded by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1982. Inspired by its founder’s vision of creating a stress-free mind and a violence-free world, the organisation is dedicated to creating peace and fostering human values. The goal of the organisation is to bring peace at the level of the individual, society, nation and the whole world. Its areas of work covers conflict resolution, disaster and trauma care, prisoner rehabilitation, women empowerment, community empowerment, education and environment sustainability.
The Art of Living Foundation presents its 3rd International Women’s Conference, ‘The Light of Leadership - Integrating Global Perspectives", from February 6th - 8th, 2009 at its International Centre in Bangalore.
The conference will bring together women from over 100 countries and offer them a platform to empower themselves as well as other women - particularly those in need.
Conference Focus:
The conference will focus on:
* Highlighting the importance of women leadership in ensuring sustainable development
* Creating a network of women committed to bringing a positive change in the society
* Exploring ways to unlock the innate leadership potential within every individual
Leading speakers include Jan Schakoswky, Congresswoman, USA, Erika Maan, German Politician and Member of the European Parliament, Bushra Samarai from Iraq, Human Rights Officer for the UN, ,Smt.Renuka Chowdhary, Minister of state for Women and Child Development. Smt.Hema Malini, Actress & Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Smt. Sharmila Tagore, Actress, UN Goodwill Ambassador and Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kiran Bedi, Retired I.P.S officer and India’s first and highest ranking women officer, among others.
The proceeds of the conference will go towards education of the girl child.
For more information visit: www.artofliving.org
Leaders in India Business Forum 2009, the Indian chapter of the world's largest and most respected series of business leadership events, is not just about the biggest names in global business: by virtue of an extensive research program with global and Indian businesses, the 2009 Forum is the most comprehensive platform for high level information exchange and peer-to-peer contact between Indian and global business leaders.
It will not merely highlight the multifarious challenges facing Indian and global business, but also focus on the solutions to these problems. It will certainly study the past, but only to understand how to better deal with the present. And when looking to the future, it will do so with view to implementing ideas for growth and continued success. For more information on Leaders in India, log on to www.leaders-india.com
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E-Summit! 09, The global Business Plan Competition organized by The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay.
An idea well thought-upon, analyzed, deliberated, scrutinized and soundly evolved can change the lives of millions and take you to the pinnacle of success. This is the philosophy that lies behind E-Summit! 09, the biggest Business Plan Competition in Asia in terms of participation, prizes and resources. Its unique format of providing the participants with mentoring and facilitating the growth of their ideas through workshops and guidance is what sets it apart and has become the role model for such competitions across India. Open to students and young working professionals internationally, the competition brings together students, corporate, entrepreneurs, and professionals to create the enterprises of tomorrow.
In its 10th incarnation this year, the stakes are higher than ever with prizes worth USD 50,000 and the finalists getting a chance to pitch in front of Mumbai Angels. Teams will get a chance to represent India at the Intel-UC Berkeley Innovation Challenge.
The special entry into the paraphernalia of categories this year is that of cleantech which respects technological innovation with a perspective for environmental and ecological concerns. Special prize of USD 5,000 awaits the top two winners in this category. These teams will represent Asia at Carnegie Mellon University's Sustainable Living Biz Competition, fully sponsored by Foundation for a Sustainable Future.
For more information and to register for E-Summit! 09 please visit www.eureka.ecell.in
For more information on The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay, please visit www.ecell.in
The Red Earth Riding School is one of the best equestrian training centres in South India, located at Brihaspati Auroville. Dressage, Show-Jumping, and Eventing are taught at the beautiful 22 acre facility which houses 27 horses. There are 40 regular students, ranging from beginners to national equestrian riders. Our Persian Sky project is aimed at working therapeutically with special needs children.
The Professional Golfers’ Association of India was formed in the year 1988 under the aegis of Indian Golf Union. The Board of Management of the PGA of India comprises President, Vice-President and other 8 members. Past Presidents include Mr. R.K.Pitamber, Mr. Siddharth Sriram and Mr. Pawan Kant Munjal. The PGA of India is a member association of PGAs of Europe. The main objectives of PGA of India are:
(i) To promote interest in the game of Golf in general and professional golf in particular.
(ii) PGA of India organized Tournaments for playing Professionals, which helped them make a living.
(iii) The PGAI in collaboration with the IGU has formed a body known as Indian National Golf Academy. This body has been formed for improving and standardizing the coaching in India. It undertakes coaching courses and certifies Teaching Professionals. This programme is started in 2004 and till date there are 178 Certified Teaching Professionals.
(iv) PGA of India has also taken an initiative in developing golf in India by organizing Junior Golf Coaching Camps conducted by its certified Teaching Professionals. Camps are sponsored by Lalit Suri Foundation.
(v) PGA of India also undertakes the following activities for the overall developments of golf in the country
i) Introduction of golf to schools.
ii) Coaching camps of Excellence.
iii) Consultancy on Driving Range
iv) Consultancy on Golf Course Design
v) Consultancy on Golf Course Maintenance
vi) Consultancy on Golf Course maintenance equipment
From this year the PGA of India has been engaged by the IGU as an official marketing arm of their Junior Tour, which comprises 5 National Junior events. These junior events are also sponsored by Lalit Suri Foundation.