India Budget 2010: FM Pranab Mukherjee hopes the economy will rebound back to 8.5 percent annual growth!

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that financial year 2009-10 was ending with clear signs of economic rebound and the growth would rise to about 8.5 per cent in the next fiscal.

Watch Budget 2010 analysis and discussion

The Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) in its advance estimates of national income projected 7.2 per cent growth rate for the current fiscal, up from 6.7 per cent a year ago.

"The Survey forecasts a GDP growth of 8.5 percent." - FM Mukherjee

The economy in the second quarter of the current fiscal ending September 2009 recorded a growth rate of 7.9 per cent, much more than anticipated by any analyst or think tank.Enthused by reforms and the strong fundamentals, the Economic Survey on Thursday predicted that India would bounce back to a high nine per cent growth in 2011-12 on the way to becoming world's fastest growing economy in four years.Projecting the economic growth to touch up to 8.75 per cent in 2010-11 and nine per cent in the next year, the Survey said: "It is entirely possible for India to move into the rarefied domain of double digit growth and even attempt to don the mantle" of the fastest growing economy in the world within the next four years.

While Mukherjee has little to give to poor people compared to whole budget scheme, I am very convinced that focus on economic growth really matters in this phase of Indian economy. When will leaders and policymakers learn these simple but important lessons in Kathmandu?

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Apple's father Steve Jobs "pursue your dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- including death itself !"

Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- including death itself!

While addressing Standford University's 114th Commencement, Jobs delivered a keynote address that spanned his adoption at birth to his insights into mortality after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about a year ago. In plainspoken terms, his address struck a balance between the obstacles he has encountered during his notably public life and the lessons he has gleaned—for example, from his high-profile ousting in 1985 from the computer company he helped start. 

Watch out this inspiring video from one of the most creative person in the world! What really inspired to me is his clear view about life and death! 'Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish!'

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Scholarship for BBA/BCA/BA/B.Sc/ Fine Arts and Music sponsored by Embassy of India, Kathmandu

Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications on prescribed data-sheet from Nepalese nationals desirous of pursuing under-graduate courses in Computer Applications, Business Administration, Indian languages and Performing/Fine Arts in Indian Universities during the academic year 2010-11. Applicants should have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination, be between 17 years and 22 years of age as on 1^st July, 2010 and have a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate as well as in English in Class 12. Subject opted for under-graduate courses should be compatible with subjects studied in Class 12.

•Short-listed candidates would be called for interview in Kathmandu / Birgunj

•Selection will be based on the applicant’s academic record and performance in the interview. Confirmation of admission by the Embassy will be given only after the Indian University accepts the student.

•The short-listed candidates will be informed individually. They are advised to interact solely with the Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Birgunj about the scholarship scheme. The candidates should indicate their address and contact telephone numbers / e-mail address clearly on the data-sheet. Any change in address / telephone number should be intimated immediately through letter.

•Candidates belonging to and studying in Bara, Parsa, Rautahat, Dhanusa, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Makwanpur and Chitwan districts may send their applications to Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj. However, candidates from the above districts presently studying in Kathmandu may send their applications to Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. All other candidates should submit their application forms to Embassy of India, Kathmandu.

•Candidates applying for Performing/Fine Arts have to submit the following along with the application forms:

(a) For Music: Sample photographs of their performances, video/audio cassettes or CDs

(b) B.A. (Fine Arts): 12 slides of candidate’s work

(c) Testimonial of two experts from their country in the specific

field opted for.

Only candidates who have passed Class 12 examination can apply for the above mentioned under-graduate courses.

Instructions for filling Data-Sheet

i) The data-sheet may be downloaded from the Indian Embassy websitewww.indianembassy.org.np and should be filled in legibly, preferably typed and should be submitted in five copies. Candidates are required to submit application at only one place i.e. either at Embassy of India, Kathmandu or at Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj.

ii) Candidates should affix attested photographs in the space provided in data sheet, attested photocopies of citizenship certificate and mark sheet of Class XII only. Originals need not be attached at this stage. Data-Sheet may be submitted personally or by post to the office of Attache (Education), Embassy of India, Kathmandu or at Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj along with the original counter foil (Bank Voucher) showing that the application fee of Rs.400/- has been deposited in Account No. 17725240000335 of any Nepal SBI Bank, Kathmandu. Outstation applicants may send Account Payee Demand Drafts in favour of Attache (Education), Embassy of India, PO Box – 292, Kapurdhara Marg, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj, not later than December 22, 2009. Forms will be accepted on all working days between 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs. Application fee once deposited will not be refunded or adjusted in any case to the candidate.

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Announcement of WNSO-India State Representatives!

This is announcement of WNSO-India about state representatives! For more about WNS-INDIA Visit http://india.wnso.org/main/ .

Worldwide Nepalese Students’ Organisation-India is pleased to announce the following

state representatives and Nepal spokesperson:

State Representatives:

Andhra Pradesh

Mr. Md Jumaddin Hawari

Delhi

Mr. Bimalesh Yadav and Mr. Subash Chandra Poudel

Gujarat

Mr. Punj Pokharel

Haryana

Mr. Krishna Pokhrel

Jharkhand

Mr. Deep Karki

Madhya Pradesh

Mr. Bishal Tiwari

Maharastra

Mr. Soba Chettry and Mr. Nar Kumar Chhantyal

Punjab

Mr. Avinash Jha

The application for the state representatives from the other important states are still under consideration.

Nepal Spokesperson:

Mr. Juju Kaji Maharjan

[WNSO stands for Worldwide Nepalese Students’ Organisation.The purpose of the WNSO, established in 1998 in London,United Kingdom as NSO(Nepalese Students’ Organisation) and later approved as WNSO in 2001, is to provide a support and necessary help to the students seeking higher studies opportunity at various reputed universities of the world .WNSO has an extensive global network and we are proud to be part of it. The aim of WNSO-India is to provide essential information to prospective students, particularly for those who want to study in Indian institutions and universities. It is a thorough quick view for the students who are desiring to study in India and for those who are already studying here. With the help of the information provided in this page, we hope you will be able to select the right college and course for you and avoid unnecessary expenses.]

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Small idea turned to be BIG; UAA Story

It was not a big task to think about alumni association at Utter Ganga (UttarGanga Alumni Association). So, I dreamed of it. Then, fortunately it became big; here goes the story of small that turned into big.

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When I talked about it with respected school Head Sir (Dhan Bahadur Kuwar), he was so excited. He told me that the UAA is one of the most important things we should do in school. Few days latter I wrote a Proposal about it. The Proposal was not as good as it sounds. I just put my thoughts on paper.

In one chance, I gave it to Head Sir. Once again, he was much happier with me than before. We talked about the plan to start, its timing and how to reach all the alumni. He was very thankful with me and praised my effort openly. “You are first proposal maker”, He said adding,” “You have to present it on our annual function.” Then we made plan on when to organize formal program. He said to me that he would talk with teachers and school management board about the proposal.

Uttar Ganga, where I was nurtured for two years.

I had to leave to Kathmandu sadly. But, as I have heard, the plan is going fine. Many friends and ex-students (some of them are guardians now) are working on it. Hope it would be formed as soon as possible. UAA becomes one of the powerful and most important organizations because of students of largest school in North West Baglung.

My small idea turned to be very BIG for us, for our school and community.

(Association hope to reach maximum numbers of ex-students from Uttar Ganga. For School which has large number of Alumni all around the globe, it will be very beneficial. So, I request to all seniors and friends, please spread these message to your family, friends and relatives so that we will have huge mass on the ground.)

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Nepal Chhantyal Association[नेपाल छन्त्याल संघ]

This is just message I forwarded to facebook group Nepal Chhantyal Association!

Almost 100 Members! This is a great excitement for all of us. Loads of thanks for joining the group, sharing videos, photos, links, pages, comments and for interesting discussion.

------------- I met my old native friend in this group. There is program in Australia. UK chhantyals are hosting Deusi Bhailo. Char- Meng, Maghe Sankranti festival celebration was awesome at Chhantyal Building. Someone is in US and his/her native is in Japan. There are new job opportunities in Dubai. SANGH is announcing new statement. This is photo of Khungkhani, link about ….Khani. LOOK! What an interesting! Chhantyals are dancing on their traditional dress. Click here for more about ourselves www…….org. “Hey Bro tapai ka ko chhantyal ho?” “…. ye ye solti pardo rahechha.” -----------

This way the group is going. Isn’t it a great job itself we are doing in our spare time? Isn’t it a best way to connect with fellow chhantyal. Oh YES! This is what we should continue. This gives some tremendous satisfaction saying that we have a group… a participative group with 100 members.

I remember the day when we were only 12 people in this group. Within the time span of one year, we reached this huge mass. It shows that we are using Internet as source of Information and number of chhantyals using facebook is increasing.

Ahh! Enough! Now this is time to move forward. I have some ideas on how to make group more active and interactive. Please nominate if you like it, or do comment or go ahead and share with us. You might have better idea on what to do.

1. What if similar form of unity happens in real world as well? ---like in some form of club, group etc. so that we could meet, share, play, read….plan, act, do.

2. What if we could do some real work on ground? Like publication, raising funds, supporting some projects, research etc.

3. How could we help each other?

4. New Constitution is going to be formed very soon. What are our concerns and what can we do about it? I think it is one of the most important current affair we should be focused.

5. What about a message a month. I am very keen to know about message I send. How do you feel about it? Does it bother your fb surfing? I send updates in about 2, 3 months and I think it would be better a message per month.

6. What do we think of ourselves? What is the agenda we have to focus?

7. We have many Genus people, many creative people, many doers and many hardworking people. How could we help them? How could we encourage them?

8. What do you think about our main organization?

9. What about visiting our old Khanis (Mines) in our vacation. Let’s form a group and start trekking. How long is your vacation?

10. What we could make Chhantyal Historical Museum? (One of my dreams) As a country with big tourism prospect, this project might be best way to preserve our treasures. And this might be good source of income too for SANGH.

These are 10 ideas on my mind. What, too long huh? Hmm if it caught your mind, respond. Otherwise just skip it and start having fun.

“Everyone has a story, just they need to do is tell.”

Keep telling your story on the group. Stay in touch. Enjoy yours precious time.

And HAPPY DASHAIN & TIHAR! May Laxmi bless you! May your sister’s wish come true!

With Best Regards

Nar Kumar Chhantyal

MIT-SOM

University of Pune

Pune, India

Here are some links I Love. You might enjoy them.

• My college MIT, Pune’s web:- http://www.mitsomcollege.com/

• http://www.mitpune.com/index.asp

• University of Pune: http://www.unipune.ac.in/

• Look how Ambika Shrestha has preserved her Newar culture at Dwarika’s Hotelhttp://www.dwarikas.com/

• We want prosperity in Nepal. http://www.samriddhi.org/

• Ujwal Thapa, a young social entrepreneur’s blogs http://www.whynepal.com/

• One of companies that changed India. Infosys Technologies. http://www.infosys.com/

• GEMS BS/MD program if you really interested career as Doctor http://www.gems.edu.np/BSMD/

Campaigns I support! They are changing the face of Nepal.

• .Lets make Nepal a livable one http://www.liveablenepal.org/

• Campaign for constitution making http://www.youthpressure.net/#

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101 Things we are Proud of NEPAL

We are proud of Nepal. Aren’t we? We started wondering what are those aspects, and treasure of Nepal we would be proud of Nepal? Here are 101 points.

101 Things we are Proud of NEPAL

1. Mt. Everest, the peak of the world.

2. Hydro-Power, world’s second richest country (83000 MW)

3. World’s best bio-diversity.

4. Pashupatinath, world’s renowned Hindu temple.

5. Lumbini, Birthplace of Buddha, and

world heritage site.

6. Eight highest mountains of the world out of ten.

7. Chitwan National Park, the World Heritage Site.

8. World’s youngest Republic.

9. Asia’s highest bungee jumping.

10. “Pokhara, one of the world’s most beautiful cities (city with seven lakes)”

-National Geographic Travel Magazine

11. Diverse Culture

12. 6 Religions in practice peacefully, never happened war on religion.

13. Yarsa Gumba, a rarely found famous medicinal herb.

14. One horned Rhino, Only found in Nepal.

15. Bhotekoshi, a world famous river on rafting.

16. Red Panda, an endangered panda found in Nepal.

17. Kande Vakyur (Spinny Babblor) only found in Nepal.

18. One of the best paragliding spot in Asia i.e. Sarank

ot, Pokhara.

19. Five storied temple of Bhaktapur (55 ghale darbar)

20. Kasthamandap made of woods of single tree.

21. Araniko, a famous architect of Nepal.

22. Hotel at the highest altitude.

23. Situated between world’s two biggest populated countries.

(Comparative advantage on exports of goods and services)

24. Nepal’s flag, most unique in the world.

25. Only country which host Elephant Polo at Sauraha, Chitwwan.

26. Tenzing Norgay and Pasang Lamhu Serpa

27. World’s most brave army, Gorkha Army.

28. Independent country throughout the History.

29. Exporter of Garments in developed countries.

30. One of the best carpet producers.

31. Place of famous Honey Hunting.

32. Situated between two of the world’s fastest growing economies, India and China.

33. Statue built by British Army to opponent. (Balvadra Kunwar)

34. Only south asian country to defend their country from British Army.

35. Famous Tea Estate in Ilam.

36. World’s famous pasmina industry.

37. Arun Valley, deepest valley in the world.

38. Tilicho Lake situated in the highest altitude.

39. Highest Victoria-Cross Winner Army.

40. Exemplified country to enter into peace process after war.

41. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, which has more than 440 species of Birds.

42. World famous Rock Climbing spot.

43. Mountain Biking (Mt. Everest Day)

44. High Altitude Marathon

45. More than 6000 rivers and rivulets.

46. Akpa Chree Sherpa-16 times Mt. Everest climber.

47. “One of the 50 places we should see before we die”-BBC Holiday

48. “One of the top 100 destination for adventure sports” –National Geographic Adventure Sports

49. Second melodious National Anthem in the world.

50. One of the country which sends large number of national Army in UN Peace Force for global peace and harmony.

51. Though, Nepal has been many transitions, ups and downs, yet it has strong bonding among people and it has never been declared as failed state.

52. Huge future prospect of tourism industry.

53. Sanduk Ruit, world’s famous eye-doctor and winner of Raman Magsaysay Prize.

54. World Famous Handicraft exporter.

55. The highest settlement in the world, Dolpa or Dolpo on altitude of 3660m-4070m.

56. Kathmandu Valley, world heritage site, home to world-class artistic and architectural heritage.

57. About 15,000 Square Kilometers amounting to 18% of total area protected. An amazing commitment to conservation of Mother Nature.

58. Nepal (147,181 sq km 0.1 % of world’s total landmass) has over 2% of world’s flavoring plants about 8% of the world’s bird species and over 4% of the world’s mammal species.

59. Nepal’s geography comprises from 6m sea level to world’s highest peak 8848 m (Geographically one of the most diverse country)

60. National flower of Australia Edel Weiss is nearly endangered but it is pound in Langtang Area.

61. Mehab Aalam, world’s first person who took ten wickets in a single match.

62. Nepal won ACC Under-19 Woman’s Championships held in Thailand in 2008 after only 3 years they entered in international game.

63. Nepal had hit hatricks ACC Under-19 Championships! (Asian winner for 3 consecutive years)

64. Successfully organized and celebrated Visit Nepal Year 1998. Namaste Nepal Tourism Year

2011 is going to be held in 011.

65. Muktinath, famous Hindu temple which lies in the highest altitude.

66. Swambhu and Bouddha, famous Buddhist Gumba (Temple)

67. Dhulikhel Hospital, one of best community hospital in Nepal.

68. Endangered Bengal tiger is found in Chitwan National Park.

69. Katmandu, the secretariat for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

This project is work in Progress.

While the country is facing breakthrough transition to federalism and drafting new constitution, it has many challenges and problems. Much negative news is spreading around the globe. This is to show the world, we have many things that make us unique again. This is to reinforce the faith on Nepal and its possibilities among Nepalese youths who are dreaming for a prosperous and better Nepal.

Looking back to those points, it gives a new hope about the future of Nepal. It shows that we have many reasons to dream each night, wake up early morning and work to reach those dreams. Now I am fully convinced that, in future, we don’t have to rely on foreign aids. In future, we don’t have to beg for Dollars so that we could feed our small ones. And I am sure, in future; we won’t be caught in the Airports of London and New York as an illegal immigrant. One day, that one golden day, we will add to this statement “We are proud of Nepal” –“The paradise of the world.”

If you find any mistakes, please let me know. And also don’t forget to participate on the project. Any comments and suggestions are welcomed. Your name will be published on the end of the page. Hope it will reach 101 very soon! Lots of thanks to friends who has already contributed.

Contributors till this date

My classmates and friends in Pune

Ashok Ghimire

Gobinda Pathak (Prachanda)

Paras Khanal

Roshan Raj Regmi

Udit Narayan Jha

Sunil Sah

Deepak Sharma

Nar Kumar Chhantyal (myself)

Laxman Panthi

Damodar Bhattrai

My seniors

Suman Pokhrel.

Umesh Ghimire

Aasish Shrestha

Friends

Min Kadel

Sanjeev Dahal

and Lots of Thanks to Pace Youth International, Pune's all friends and well wishers!

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