Dhiraj Chawda’s famous photo of Sharmila Tagore – India’s first Bikini Cover by Actor- Check It On TOI Crest! http://tinyurl.com/crest-cover
Author: ashokkarania
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Dhiraj Chawda’s Snap on Times Crest Anniversary Issue
Times Of India’s Crest edition completes one year today. As a regular reader, I was treated to a one year special Collector’s Edition today. The issue was wonderful reading, as usual !
I was happy to note the cover photo – It was one of the photos clicked by my friend and immensely talented Shri Dhiraj Chawda. The photo was one of the most famous photos in India film industry.
Cheers to Dhiraj Chawda – The Magician !
Read More About Dhiraj Chawda & His Book Reflections – Click Here !
Check Out Snaps from Dhiraj Chawda’s ‘Reflections’ Book Launch:
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InfoStretch – New Job Openings
InfoStretch is hiring ! InfoStretch’s growth saga continues. We need talented IT Professionals who want to “move the wheels” and not be “cog in the wheel”. Professionals who continue to challenge themselves, find innovative ways of doing things, are comfortable with Selenium as well a Table Tennis game, can design cool mobile apps as well as new dance moves, crack complex IT challenges as well as Lateral Think Puzzles, work on System Architecture as well as InfoStretch Talent Show…
Please find the Current Openings at InfoStretch. To know more about InfoStretch, visit us at www.infostretch.com or contact me.
1. QA Manager
No. of Positions: 02
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA/ M.Tech
Experience: 8-12 Yrs2. Jr. Project Manager
No. of Positions: 02
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA/ M.Tech
Experience: 7-9 yrs3. Tech Lead- iPhone
No. of Positions: 02
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA/ M.Tech
Experience: 3-5 Yrs4. Sr. Software Engineer- IPhone
No. of Positions: 05
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA/ M.Tech
Experience: 2-4 Yrs5. Business Analyst
No. Of positions: 02
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA/ M.Tech
Experience: 2-4 yrs6. QA Lead- Mobile Application Testing
No. of Positions: 01
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ M.Sc/ MCA/ M.Tech
Experience: 4-5 Yrs7. Sr. Automation Engineer
No. of Positions: 02
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Sc
Experience: 4-6 Yrs8. Automation Engineer
No. of Positions: 02
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Sc
Experience: 2-5 Yrs9. Designation: QA Engineer- Mobile Application Testing
No. of Positions: 01
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc/ M.Sc/ MCA/ M.Tech
Experience: 2-4 Yrs10. Designation: QA Engineer- Manual Testing
No. of Positions: 08
Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ BCA/ B. Sc/ MCA/ M.Tech/ M. Sc
Experience: 1-3 Yrs11. Web / Graphic Designer/ GUI Designer
No. Of positions: 3
Qualification: Any Graduate
Experience: 2-6 yrs12. Business Development Executive
No. Of positions: 2
Skills: IT Sales/ International Marketing
Experience: 1-2 yrs13. Web Research Analyst
No. Of positions: 3
Qualification: Any Graduate
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GujaratiLexicon Founder Featured In Chitralekha’s 60 Illustrious Global Gujaratis
‘Chitralekha’, the leading Gujarati daily, completes 60 years of successful publication. To celebrate the historic landmark, it has published a Special Collectors Issue featuring the 60 Illustrious Globally Respected Gujaratis.
The Founder of Gujaratilexicon, Bhagwadgomandal & Lok Kosh, Shri R P Chandaria is also featured in the list. This is an acknowledgment of the yeoman service done by him for Gujarati Language.
Please find the article here:
http://www.gujaratilexicon.com/Chitralekha_Article_RPC/The achievement has been made possible because of the love and appreciation of thousands of our Gujarati readers and fans across the world. We thank you all !
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Book Summary: Execution by Ram Charan
Execution is one of the must-read management books. It is an excellent book on getting things done and explains the strategic importance of Execution. I am sharing some core ideas of the books.
Execution – The Core Idea
1. Execution is the bridge between Promises Made and Results Delivered.
2. Execution is the hidden differentiator
3. Execution is not simple tactics but is a separate and distinct business discipline. It is an integral part of the strategy.
4. Execution must be the main concern and focus of every business leader.
5. Execution must be placed at the very core of the corporate culture.Building Blocks:
There are three building blocks of Strategy:
A. Leaders who understand execution
B. Culture focused on execution
C. Right people in the right placesLet us look into the more details:
A. Leaders who understand execution
1. Leaders live their businesses.
2. Insist on realism.
3. Focus on few clear priorities
4. Follow through on assignment – Follow-up
5. Reward those who do rather than who say they will do
6. Coach People – So they can get better at what is required.
7. Genuine emotional fortitudeLet us look at Point 3 – Focus on Clear Priorities.
It means:
– Focus on at most 3-4 Priorities
– Set Clear / Realistic Goals for each Priority
– Strive To Keep Everything As Simple As Possible
– Remind People Of These Priorities
– Continue To Talk Directly About These Priority Areas
– Have A Common Sense Approach To BusinessLeaders have following strengths:
– Authenticity : Doing what you say
– Self Awareness – Being comfortable with your strengths
– Self Mastery – Knowing what you are talking about
– Humility – Keeping your ego in checkB. Culture focused on execution
Leadership without the discipline of execution is incomplete and ineffective.
Stronger and more transparent the linkage between performance and rewards the better.
Consistent dialogue (formal and informal)
Set right example
Encourage feedbackBring issues to closure – now !
More about the book at: Execution Book Site
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FinTip – Top 3 Reasons To Buy IDFC Bonds
In this year’s annual budget, Finance Minister had introduced a new tax saving deduction – Sec CCF. It was INR 20,000 for investment made into special infrastructure bonds.
Now, Infrastructure Development Finance Co (IDFC) has launched these bonds. The issue opens for subscription on Thursday, September 30, and closes on Monday, October 18.
I recommend it. I am no Tax Guru. I have 000 Patents in Finance. But here is my reasoning:
1. The tax deduction is over and above your 1 lakh deduction under Sec 80C.
2. The rate of interest is in the range of 7.5 – 8%. But the real return on the bonds is much higher, it you consider the tax deduction.
3. Rating agency ICRA has given the IDFC bonds an LAAA rating, which is the highest rating that an infra bond can get.Though one can invest more than 20,000 in these bonds, one can claim tax deduction on a maximum of INR 20,000 only. But, Money saved is money earned. Another interesting reason to save !
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Gandhi & Leadership
Gandhi was an exceptional leader and his life throws many leadership examples. I had conducted one session on Gandhi & Leadership. On occasion of Gandhi Jayanti today, I am sharing the PPT with all. Check it out !
Favorite Gandhi Quotes:
1.
First, they ignore you
Then, they laugh at you
Then, they fight with you
Then you win!
So we are going to win
Thank you!Mahatma Gandhi
(In response to question: How are you going to take on the high and mighty?)2.
“We must be the change we want to see”
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Gandhi Once Said :
“I claim to be no more than an average man with below average capabilities. I have not the shadow of a doubt that any man or woman can achieve what I have if he or she would put forth the same effort and cultivate the same hope and faith. ”
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Why MoMo Ahmedabad?
Why Should Mobile Companies Join MoMo Ahmedabad? Rajnikant Joshi answer the question !
In Ahmedabad, most of the companies working in mobile domain are either small or medium scale firms. To survive or progress with the continuous changes in the mobile domain, one needs inputs from many directions and perspectives. Globally, Mobile Monday has been conceived to fulfill that requirement, and Ahmedabad chapter intends to inherit and replicate the same concept.
Why should one get involved with Mobile Monday ? We have identified Top Ten Reason why a mobile software service or product company working or interested in mobile domain should associate with a Mobile Monday event.
1. Mobile Monday provides a platform to demonstrate their solution or idea to local community. This helps them to evolve as a local brand.
2. Mobile Monday is a better place for networking.
3. Mobile Monday is a platform to discuss and brainstorm on ideas, which can give them opinion from many different perspectives. Important point to note over here is, Intellectual Discussion could be Eureka Moment of product for any company.
4. Mobile Monday workshop and training program helps them to be ready for next level of challenges, in this fastest changing domain of technology.
5. Mobile Monday helps small companies to find better investors.
6. Mobile Monday arranges stimulating discussion and enlightening talks talk which are delivered by experts of different domains. Such expert talk from the industry leader can help small companies to identify/justify their path and position for progress. Expert talk can clear many myth that company is having for the industry.
7. Mobile Monday community is a platform for small companies to find best of the talent from industry.
8. Mobile Monday improves the maturity of the companies in the city by providing common platform for all to discuss, share and demonstrate them self.
9. Mobile Monday community helps small companies to define/redefine the road map for the progress by learning from and discussing with community members.
10. Over all Mobile Monday gives a complete picture of industry standards, trends, study and forecast of mobile market.Global Mobile Monday community has created a name for itself in the industry and is a highly respected movement. Being a part of the community will allow a company to connect with all the global members of this community.
