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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] State plans 21 model institutions
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/19843/state-plans-21-model-institutions…] The Karnataka government plans to convert 21 government degree colleges in the backward districts of the state into model institutions. The proposal is aimed at providing quality education to economically and socially marginalised students . “Out of 349 Government colleges, which are functioning in this state of Karnataka, 21 Government degree colleges will be brought under model college project,” the proposal titled “Model Colleges coming under the economically backward districts in Karnataka” said. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has already approved the project in principle on the basis of a draft proposal. The final proposal was recently submitted to the commission. The entire exercise will be completed during the 11th Plan period. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/17/2009 03:42:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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YCMOU MLISC and BLISc results declared
by Ajay Kamble 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Dear all, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University's results of Master in library and information science and Bachelors in Library and Information Science had been declared... please check the results at http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=861 -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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No PhD, MPhil at open universities
by sureshn＠tafe.co.in 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

How can one say that Open University courses are inferior to the regular? There are many thousands who have done the course through this route. If one takes a look at the statistics of UGC-NET results in L&I area - he/ she can realize that it is the people, who have done their course in open/ distance route, have done well. The people who choose this route do a lot of self study visiting various Libraries, getting exposed to real life conditions, and then acquire their degree. Do not allow our administrators to belittle this breed of professionals. Regards Suresh D Nair Technical Librarian - R&D TAFE Ltd. Hozur Gardens, Sembiam Chennai 600 011 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:14:28 -0700 (PDT) From: "K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian" <krmulla(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] [ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] No PhD, MPhil at open universities... Message-ID: <1249899268894.649370a6-2810-4ad2-a7e3-19984c64952e(a)google.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" [http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/no-phd-mphil-at-open-universiti…] It had announced three years ago that these degrees would be considered as an option to NET or SET In a setback to the country?s 14 open universities, the University Grants Commission, or UGC, has barred them from conducting research programmes, namely PhD and MPhil. Pointing out the declining quality of research projects in a ?distance learning? system, UGC has stopped registration for PhD and MPhil programmes at all the 14 open universities, including the India Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This has sparked angry reactions from academics and students attached to open universities who believe the ?declining quality of research? is a national concern and not confined to open universities. Three years back, UGC had announced that degrees like MPhil and PhD would be considered as an option to the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) for recruitment of full-time teachers at colleges. After this announcement, thousands of students registered for MPhil and PhD programmes at open universities. So it has come as a surprise that UGC has not only revoked this decision but also banned research projects at open universities. A notice to this effect has been put up on UGC?s website. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/10/2009 03:14:00 AM ________________________________ Think Again before printing this. "Save Trees" The information containted and transmitted by this EMAIL is proprietary to TAFE and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law.If this is a forwarded message,the content of this E-MAIL may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recepient, you are notified that any use, distribution transmission,printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited.If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CDS/ISIS records to MARC-21 for Koha
by Vimal Kumar 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Dear Friends, I just prepared a documentation for the migration of bibliographic records in CDS/ISIS to MARC-21 using MarcEdit software. Many libraries are still using CDS/ISIS for record management and would like to convert their records to open source ILS like Koha. This document focuses on the conversion of CDS/ISIS data to MARC-21 for Koha. Migration from CDS/ISIS to MARC was not easy before. Certain useful scripts are now available for data migration between CDS/ISIS and Koha. Such processes are highly technical and not affordable for the library professionals who are not tech savvy. I hope that, this documentation will be helpful to convert your records from CDS/ISIS to Koha (ver. 3) open source ILS. I extent my thanks to Mr. Sandeep Bhavsar, Librarian, Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, who inspired me to write this documentation. I also extent my thanks to Mr. Amit Gupta, OSS Labs for editing this document. I expect your valuable feed back to enhance the usability of this document. You can access the document from the following link, http://isistomarc.pbworks.com -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google launches Social gadgets
by Charu 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, Google has created the history on 12 August, 2009 by adding the nineteen social gadgets to its personalized and interactive *iGoogle* page. At present only US users benefitted by these open social tools and With the new social gadgets, they will be able to share content, play games and collaborate with friends right on their iGoogle page. Broadly these tools are categorizing into Content Sharing, Games and Fun and list of communication tools. All iGoogle users in the U.S. will get access to these gadgets over the course of this week and Google plans to expand the reach of these social gadgets beyond the U.S. and Australia in the near future. The detail list of all featured gadgets can be seen at www.google.com/igsocial., http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4AXFZWZ6nI The spinning wheel of victory of Google is not taking a rest here, they are ready with new features called ‘Friends Groups’ and ‘Updates’. A "Friends group"* *is a list of friends users can create based on a subset of users' Google Contacts to be able to interact and share social gadgets with. "Updates" allows users to see what their friends are up to by sharing gadgets, photos, ratings and more from the social gadgets on their iGoogle page. The new social features are completely optional and can be disabled on any social gadget if users do not want to take advantage of the new features. Source: http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/annc/20090812-igoogle-social.html Thanks and Regards, Miss Charu Mathur, http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-virtualworld.blogspot.com/ http://openlink-charu.blogspot.com/ http://charu-openair.blogspot.com/ -- Miss Charu Mathur. http://openlink-charu.blogspot.com/ http://charu-virtualworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-openair.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post Assistant Librarian
by mukesh jha 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

*CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) *Hisar - 125004, Haryana, India Wesbite : http://hau.ernet.in/ Advertisement No. 2/2009 Assistant Librarian : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.8000-13500 Please view http://hau.ernet.in for more details. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA, New Delhi Library Mob:9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy For the post of
by mukesh jha 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

*GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY (GNDU), AMRITSAR *GT Road, Amritsar, Punjab India Advertisement No. 5/2009 Applications are invited for the following posts on the prescribed application form so as to reach latest by *07/09/2009*. Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs. Rs.16400-22400 Deputy Librarian (Bhai Gurdas Library) : 01 post, Grade: Rs. 12000-18300 Assistant Librarian : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.Rs. 8000-13500 Further details available at http://gndu.ac.in/DOWNLOAD/5-2009.pdf and Application form available for Class A <http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/aclass.pdf>posts and Class B<http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/bclass.pdf>posts or visit http://gndu.ac.in/careerwithus.asp With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA, New Delhi Mob:9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Trial Full-Text Access of Information Science Journals from Sage
by Ajay Kum Sharma 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Dear Library Professionals, It is to be noted that the sage is providing free full-text access to 6 key journals Information Science Journal upto 30th September 2009 through the user name and password. One can create own user name and password very easily and get access of below mentioned journals. Health Informatics Journal Business Information Review Information Development Journal of Librarianship and Information Science Journal of Information Science IFLA Journal Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening for various post Libraries in india
by KR. Senthil Kumar 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Dear Professionals, 1.Post of Senior Library Information Assistant at IIT- Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Last Date: 30th September 2009 Applications on the prescribed form are invited from the Indian Nationals for the post of Senior Library Information Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Pay Scale: Rs.9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs.4200.00 No of Vacancy: 02 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Essential Qualification : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Diploma in Library Science from a recognized University / Institute or equivalent obtained after graduation. Experience of 2 years in a Library/ Computerization of a Library or 1 year certificate in computer applications from a recognized institute or equivalent. DesirableQualification: Candidates possessing higher academic qualification and/or experience, and knowledge of Library automation & networking will be given preference. More Details and Application forms visit: http://www.iith.ac.in/index.php?id=recr-perm-nonf 2.Vacancy of Senior Grade Librarian at Kerala State Planning Board, KPSC, Kerala Last Date: 09/09/2009 Scale of pay : Rs.12930-20250/- Number of vacancies : 1 (One) Age limit : Must have completed 26 (Twenty Six) years of age and must not havecompleted 40(forty) years of age as on 01.01.2009. Usual age relaxations in upper age limitshall be allowed to SC/ST/OBC Candidates. Educational Qualifications : A Master’s Degree in Library Science of a recognized University or Institution and three years experience in a General or Technical Library of a Government/Autonomous body in a responsible supervisory position. OR Masters Degree with Bachelor of Library Science and 3 years experience in a General or Technical Library of a Government/ Autonomous Body in a responsible supervisory position. Mode of submitting Application: The Applications can be submitted by on-line only provided in the website of the Kerala Public Service Commission. More Details and Online Application visit: http://www.keralapsc.org/notifi.htm 3.Post of Semi Professional Assistant at IGNOU, New Delhi. Last Date: 07.09.2009. Advertisement No. 41/2009. Pay: Rs.5200-20200 (Pay Band-1) (Grade Pay-Rs.2800). More: http://www.ignou.ac.in/adv/admin/index.html Information Compiled by: Ms Savita Khari, South Asain University (Project Office), New Delhi. 4.Post of Library Assistant in Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu. Last Date of Application: 04.09.2009. Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay-2800). Number of Vacancy: 03. Reservation Status: Un Reserved. Essential Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university. Experience of 2 years in a college of library/university. For more details: http://www.smvdu.ac.in/mainpage/NEWJOBS1.htm. 5.Post of Jr. Library Assistant at Bose Institute, P-1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VIIM, Kankurgachi, Kolkata-700 054. Last Date: 31.08.09. ADVT. NO.: BI/NON-ACA/13/2009-10 Number of posts: 02 posts (UR). Pay Band: Rs.9300-34800/- with Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Age: Below 30 years More: http://www.boseinst.ernet.in/all/advt/09/nonaca_13.pdf 6.Post of Technical Officer-A Gr.III(3) at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu Last Date: 31st August 2009 Pay band/Grade pay: Rs.9300-34800/ Grade .pay-4600/ Pay Band-2Essential Qualifications & Experience: 1st Class B. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with 05years experience OR M. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with minimum of 55% Marks having at least 03years experience in the relevant field in any reputed organization. Desirable Qualification /experience: 1.Knowledge of Library Management Softwares, Document Management Softwares etc2. Persons with Computer Knowledge/Background will be preferred Job Requirement: To manage the KRC/ Library in absence of the Head , KRC, Subscription/Acquisition of Online Products, Handling of Online products, Management ofthe Journal/ Periodical Section, Maintenance of KRC Home Page & other suchwork assigned by the Head, KRC. Details can be had from: http://www.rrljammu.org/advt_pwd/adv.htm 7.Posts of Assistant Librarian, Junior Professional Assistant and Library Attendant at Central University of Kerala Last Date: 26 August 2009 The newly established Central University of Kerala intends to fill up the posts of Assistant Librarian, Junior Professional Assistant and Library Attendant initially for a period of one year Assistant Librarian No of Vacancy: 01 Pay Scale: Rs15600-39100 Grade Pay Rs.6000 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Asst. Librarian in a University/College having UGC qualification or Senior Professional Assistant in a University/College with five years of continuous service. Junior Professional Assistant No of Vacancy: 01 Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 Grade Pay Rs.2800 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Junior Professional Assistant in a University/College or as Library Attendant having B.LISc degree with five years of continuous service. Library Attendant No of Vacancy: 02 Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 Grade Pay Rs.1800 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Library Attendant in a University/College on regular basis. For more details and application format: http://www.cuk-edu.in/notification.htm 8.Post of Assistant Librarian at Central University of Bihar, Bihar Last Date: 24th August 2009 Applications on prescribed form are invited from the eligible candidates forappointment No of Posts: 01 Pay Band: Rs. 15600-39100 with grade pay of 6000 (AGP) Educational Qualifications: 1)Qualifying in the national-level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. (ii) Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science /Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record, computerization of Library. Desirable : Work experience of computerized and e-library. More Detailsand Application forms Visit: http://www.cub.ac.in/files/recruitments.html 9.Posts of Deputy Librarian and Senior Library Information Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Last Date: 22nd August 2009 IIT Bhubaneswar invites applications from the Indian nationals for filling up the vacancy of Deputy Librarian and Senior Library Information Assistant. Deputy Librarian No of Posts: 1 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Pay Band: Rs. 15600-39100/- (PB-3) + Grade Pay Rs. 7600/- and allowances as admissible Educational Qualification: (1) Master’s degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade; (2) Persons holding analogous post or with at least 8 years experience as an Assistant Librarian/Librarian in the pre- revised scale of pay of Rs.8000-275-13,500/- or above preferably in a Central Technical /Management Institute or University; (3) Evidence of innovative library service like implementation of RFID Technology, Digital Library, published work and professional commitment. Desirable: Ph.D. degree in appropriate discipline. Senior Library Information Assistant No of Posts: 2 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Pay Band: Rs. 9300-34800/- (PB-2) + Grade Pay Rs. 4200/- and allowances as admissible Educational Qualification: (i) Master’s Degree in Library Science after obtaining a degree or its equivalent in General/Technical Education (iii) At least 2 years’ in a Library of repute. Desirable: Diploma in Computer applications/ Library automation and Networking How to Apply: Detailed Instructions & Application form can be downloaded from the website http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/openings/index.php 10.Post of Deputy Librarian at The English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University Last Date: 22nd August 2009 English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Deputy Librarian No of Posts: 01(One) Age Limit: 62 years Reservation Status: Unreserved Essential Qualifications: i. Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record: ii. Five years’ experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library services, published work and professional commitment, computerization of library Desirable: M. Phil./Ph.D. degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / archives and manuscript-keeping, computerization of library. How to Apply : Application on the prescribed format should be send to the University on or before 22/08/2009 with a fee of Rs.250/- (Rs.65/- for SC/ST) in the form of bank dd drawn in favour of Registrar, EFL- University, Hyderabad payable at Hyderabad with a self-addressed envelope (10 x 20 cm) duly stamped (Rs.20) indicating the post for which applicant desirous to apply. For more details and application forms: http://www.efluniversity.ac.in/ 11.Post of Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, JHANSI, UP Last Date: 20th August, 2009. Separate applications with detailed Bio-Data are invited for the under mentioned posts in the tables given below on plain paper along with affixed latest passport size photograph. Application accompanied with Demand Draft for Rs. 100.00 (Not required for SC/ST & OBC candidate) in favour of Director, Bundelkhand Institute of Engg. & Tech., Jhansi-284128, should reach Director, latest by 20thAugust, 2009. Librarian No of Posts: 01 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Scale of Pay: Rs. 15600-39100 (Grade Pay -5400) Educational Qualifications: A post Graduate Degree in Library Science with 5 yearsexperience as Dy. Librarian in any Engg. Institution or any Prestigious Institution/ University. Assistant Librarian No of Posts: 02 Reservation Status: 1-Un Reserved, 1-SC Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 (Grade Pay -2800) Educational Qualifications:Graduation from any recognised Univ. & degree in library science with two years experience in appropriate field. More Details and Application Forms can be had from: http://biet.up.nic.in/ADV-032009.pdf -- KR. Senthil kumar Librarian SVS College of Engineering J P Nagar, Arasampalayam, Coimbatore - 642 109. Mobile: 9360191721 librarian(a)svscolleges.org http://alagusenthil.googlepages.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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More you read, more you know
by Sandesh Sandesh 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Dear Professional friends, Please read an interesting article in Deccan Herald. -------------------------------------------------------- More you read, more you know OPINION Yes, digital games and the TV have made huge inroads into young people’s time, but the benefits of reading are still immeasurable Reading opens doors to the other worlds and other minds. The written word it has been found, can change lives and it is literacy that liberates the mind. If a writer spins a good yarn it raises the level of interest in the reader. Whether you read for pleasure or to glean information, you are bound to benefit in one way or another, because fiction and non-fiction both offer the reader, a step into the world of books. As a youngster, ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Bronte sparked my interest in reading. It could have been the smouldering personality of Heathcliffe, which imprinted itself on my young mind. Whatever it was, it was Emily’s creative skill of writing which drew me into the world of reading. Emily, according to history, came from an illiterate family, yet her father self taught himself, and built the Bronte siblings interest in reading. Reading is a great imagination booster and it helps develop a sense of creativity in you. So whether you are looking for a new idea for the book you are planning to write or simply a fresh idea to refurbish your home, all you need to do is read. That doesn't mean you would find your idea in that book or whatever it is you choose to read, but checking out anothers’ creativity could release your own creative reserves and gives a boost to your imagination, thus enabling you to produce something unique. So the reader becomes the book and the book becomes the reader. Better concentration Reading also helps one to develop better concentration which is important for a student. The brain is active all the time when we are awake, absorbing all that is happening around us. Reading helps the mind to enhance our skills of concentration and amazingly can achieve that, without much conscious effort. This develops in us the significant trait of focusing. For a student, the art of complete focus on the question posed in an exam and answering to the point, is of great importance. Reading develops that skill and happily will bring in better grades when the answer written by the student is focused and clearly answered. Older scholars in universities in the UK have been anxious about the TV taking over any free time a young person might have. This has been proved unfounded. Yes digital games and the TV have made huge inroads into young people’s time, but repetitive gaming does tend to become boring after a while. Potter mania Thanks to authors like J K Rowling, the 21st century has seen a whole new wave of new readers, from the younger generation. Books like Harry Potter, take you by the hand and lead you into a fantasy land and an incredible journey of excitement, which video games cannot. Rowling also uses a style of writing which is not with just a child in mind, but also caters to adults. Book sales have never looked so good after she spun her first tale about Harry Potter, which readers say a movie cannot replicate.. In a BBC programme which I recently viewed, it was found that the power of reading is also healing to the mind, as proved by researchers working with mentally traumatised individuals. These individuals have been willing to engage with the text and have been able to experience the liberating power of the word. Reading books of poems, uplifting stories, according to these researchers, have helped much better than any antidepressant. By these tests it has been proved that words packaged into books, have an electrifying effect on the brain. So kick-start a reading habit today, if you do not have one already. The benefits of reading are immeasurable and as Victor Hugo said: “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” And Dr Seuss in I can Read with my Eyes Shut said: “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” And finally Roald Dahl in Charlie and Chocolate Factory implores: “So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, a lovely bookshelf on the wall!” Marianne de Nazareth (The writer is adjunct faculty at St Joseph's College, Christ University and COMMITS.) Source : Deccan Herald, August 13, 2009. URL : http://www.deccanherald.com/content/19232/more-you-read-more-you.html Regards Sandesh S. HCL Technologies Limited, Bangalore - 560100 See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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