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HAPPY LIBRARIANS' DAY!
by Bhim D. Shrestha 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Dear LIS Professionals, HAPPY LIBRARIANS' DAY! We in Nepal, celebrating "LIBRARY DAY, 2011" on September 1, 2011. Bhim Dhoj Shrestha Faculty Member Central Department of Library and Information Science Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal Mob: +977 9851059075 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research Librarian, Franklin Templeton Investments - Mumbai, Maharashtra
by kamlesh hilal 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

*Research Librarian* Franklin Templeton Investments - Mumbai, Maharashtra Provide in-depth information research, ready reference and data mining for portfolio managers and research analysts. Use sector expertise to provide specific research need. Apply secondary research through multiple databases, online sources and Internet. Research, analyze, filter, synthesize and format information into actionable information output for individual clients or teams with focus to industry/topic research, macroeconomic indicators, company financials and valuation parameters. Customize information services to better meet specific needs. Deliver information packages and alerting services. Leverage information technology and computer applications to improve and streamline access to information in the context of investment research process. *Ad-hoc research:* Provide in-depth information research, with a special focus to quantitative information, qualitative research, ready reference and data mining. Conduct searches of multiple databases, online services and Internet. Work on regular schedule services such as Country, Industry & Company research packages, Literature Guide, Interesting Finds etc. Analyze, filter, synthesize and format information into actionable information output for individual clients or teams. Participate on library projects, team meetings, clients interactions, trainings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications *EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:* - Graduate/Post Graduate in any field - Minimum One/two years relevant experience on Information Services/Investment or business research or Knowledge Management. *LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:* - Any certification on Information services, Library services preferred but not essential *ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:* - Any certification on Information/research services preferred but not essential · *SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* - Strong knowledge of online searching techniques necessary to retrieve, collate, synthesis financial and statistical data; broker research, company filings, news stories, articles from academic press and trade publications, government and regulatory material, images, and other types of information. - Bring in sector expertise; industry research experience will be preferred. - Familiarity with quantitative information/data related to macroeconomic indicators, company financials and stock information's. (Create charts and graphs) - Knowledge of the investment research process including investment concepts, terminology, key data types, research process, etc - Familiarity with business and finance online research systems such as Thomson Research, Thomson One Analytics, FactSet, LexisNexis, Factiva, Bloomberg, etc. - Experience with information technology, including databases, filtering technology, taxonomy, indexing, search engines, file types, etc. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel. - Exposure to financial service, investment management industry is a plus. Competencies - Excellent analytical and organizational skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyze and resolve problems within the area of assigned responsibilities. - Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. - Strong customer service orientation - Enjoy working with numerical data - Creative thinker and ability to generate ideas to improve services - Good communication skills must to work with a global team · *PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:* · *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* - N.A *SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:* - N.A *TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:* - Hold or have the ability to obtain passport and visa for international business travel. - Travel to domestic and international Franklin Templeton locations, based on business needs or events. *REVENUE/ NON-REVENUE GENERATING:* *NOTE:* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Job Function : Accounting/Finance/Audit Primary Location : India-Maharashtra-Greater Mumbai Schedule : Full-time Job Posting Date : Aug 9, 2011 -- Thanks (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ Kamlesh B. Hilal Library Assistant Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : kamleshhilal24(a)gmail.com : http://kamleshhilal.blogspot.com : http://www.slideshare.net/kamleshhilal/online-buying-for-librarians. 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Happy Independence Day
by Bindu 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Dear Friends, <http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg> File:Flag of India.svg Wishing you all a very Happy Independence Day... 15th August 2011 Here are some facts about Indian Flag: The national flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour of deep saffron, white and India green; with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag, by law, is to be made of khadi, a special type of hand-spun cloth of cotton or silk made popular by Mahatma Gandhi. The manufacturing process and specifications for the flag are laid out by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The right to manufacture the flag is held by the Khadi Development and Village Industries Commission, who allocate it to the regional groups. As of 2009, the Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha was the sole manufacturer of the flag. Usage of the flag is governed by the Flag Code of India and other laws relating to the national emblems. The original code prohibited use of the flag by private citizens except on national days such as the Independence day and the Republic Day. In 2002, on hearing an appeal from a private citizen, Naveen Jindal, the Supreme Court of India directed the Government of India to amend the code to allow flag usage by private citizens. Subsequently, the Union Cabinet of India amended the code to allow limited usage. The code was amended once more in 2005 to allow some additional use including adaptations on certain forms of clothing. The flag code also governs the protocol of flying the flag and its use in conjunction with other national and non-national flags. Best regards, Bindu Sharma Origiin IP Solutions LLP #51, 15th Cross, HSR Layout, Sector 4, Bangalore-560034, India Email: bindu(a)origiin.com, origiin2010(a)gmail.com Mobile: +919845 693459 | <http://www.origiin.com> www.origiin.com Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bindusharma <http://www.linkedin.com/in/bindusharma > Blog: http://origiinipae.blogspot.com/ <http://origiinipae.blogspot.com/ > Special blog for children: http://origiin-youngworld.blogspot.com/ Download complimentary HANDBOOK on IPR from our website: www.origiin.com Without patents, the future of your business may be owned by someone else Information transmitted by this e-mail is proprietary to Origiin, its associated companies and/ or its customers 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 you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please notify us immediately at info(a)origiin.com and delete this mail from your records. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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HAPPY LIBRARIANS' DAY
by SN Chari 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Dear Friends, August 12th is being celebrated as National Librarians’ Day in India, in remembrance of national professor of library science, Padmashree Dr S R Ranganathan (1892-1972), who had spearheaded library development in India. We have more opportunities to affirm that libraries are change agents in educating the citizens in public life. In India, lot is to be accomplished, appreciation and motivation of library services will go a long way to make awareness about the importance of information and library services to reach the unreached. There is a huge task ahead for librarians and information services industry to cultivate the reading habit. Illiteracy, poverty and lack of access to education in still more prevalent among the semi-urban and rural areas in India. While the successive governments and department of culture have neglected the library development, librarians and struggling their way to create the awareness of reading habit among the general public with limited resources. It is strongly believed that the coming days will change the face of libraries as ICT and social media are a big boost to learning and education. We all the librarians and information professionals has to keep up good morale of service, realize our mission and strive hard to reach out more masses in our country in the process of shaping our tomorrow’s leaders through learning and in national development. S N Chari Documentation Officer ICSSR-NASSDOC 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi - 110001. http://libercafe.blogspot.com/ http://nssdc.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Happy Librarians' Day
by Sangeeta Narang 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Dear friends On this occasion of Librarians’ Day apart from organizing seminars, lectures, one of the better ways to pay tribute to Dr. SR Ranganathan that I find is by remembering and reading his works and the works done by others on his contribution to the field. Then, I came across one of the article that I wish to share with you. A Simplified Model for Facet Analysis by Dr. Louise Spiteri Available at: http://iainstitute.org/en/learn/research/a_simplified_model_for_facet_analy… Hope you will enjoy reading this. Wish you all happy celebrations Regards Sangeeta Narang All India Institute of Medical Sciences http://wwwhealthinformationresources.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by Mahesh Moolya 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mention article. Please send me. 1) Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Volume 49, Issue 10, pages 1477–1482, November 2005 Randomized double-blind comparison of ropivacaine–fentanyl and bupivacaine–fentanyl for spinal anaesthesia for urological surgery 2) Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2010 Apr;26(4):167-74. Comparison of spinal, low-dose spinal and epidural anesthesia with ropivacaine plus fentanyl for transurethral surgical procedures -- Mahesh Moolya Jr. Librarian K S Hegde Medical Academy Dearalakatte Mangalore 575 018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KOHA-UoM Experience-Universal Suitability-Discussion
by Mailing List Admin 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:48:47 +0200 From: Ishwar Goudar <goudarishwar(a)googlemail.com> Dear Professionals, *I invite experiences, comments and opinions of professionals in the matter concerned to the selection of and migration to suitable Library Management System (LMS) for different kind of libraries taking into account of all factors like size and type of libraries, service after sale, cost factor, customization, availability of community for development in case of Open Source S/W, stability in the market, world wide popularity, compliance to international standards, cost, etc.* This discussion should help professionals for selecting suitable LMS and also for migrating from one ILMS to other if required. I have given below a detailed account of the entire process we did while adopting new LMS and implementing it. * Our Experience at University of Mysore*: *Background:* Our library had adopted Libsys 13 years back itself and was used for creating few thousand OPAC records. Later in 2001 SLIM was used for adding a sizable number of records to our OPAC. For some reason or the other these LMSs were not used for other housekeeping activities. After my joining UoM one year back I did lot of home work for choosing suitable LMS including the continuation of Libsys and SLIM. I did not want to jump for a new one immediately, but try the ones for which we already had licenses although for old versions of these LMSs. I contacted both the vendors, but failed to get favourable response, as both insisted on selling their new versions with very high price rather than helping us to revive the old versions. *Exercise for Selection of New LMS:* We did a serious exercise before choosing KOHA. We constituted a committee of experts in the field to recommend the suitable LMS for UoM. We also conducted one full day brain storming session on this matter by inviting 7-8 librarians using different LMSs. I had also distributed 7 page list of criteria for consideration and discussion. As you are aware there are number of commercial in the market and Open Source ILMSs. The good ones under commercial category are very costly ( in the range of 1.5 -15 lacs) depending upon the sophistication of the system, size of the library, after sales service, their market stability, etc. Some of them costing around 1.5-3.0 Lacs are not suitable for bigger libraries like university libraries. We short listed NewGenLib and Koha based on many criteria. For the last few years NewGenLib is available as open source LMS. However, for the last one year or so the developers are vending an enterprises version of NewGenLib as they claim. While the earlier version of NewGenLib is still available in OS the developers have stopped giving service to OS version users as indicated by their mail to me. Unfortunately we don't have NewGenLib user community like that of KOHA for providing guidance, service, custamisation and adding new features for its open source version. We also don't have 3rd party service providers for NewGenLib OS version. We decided to go for KOHA as we felt that it is not only suitable for UoM with all its best features and functionalities, but we can get service support by a established third party like OSS Labs, Bangalore. More importantly improvements in functionality and features of KOHA are ensured due to its strong community world over. OSS Labs also has received some international support for its contribution towards KOHA 3.4 Version. Koha also has over a dozen vendors worldwide that provide services and develop the software. Several libraries around the world sponsor development and contribute to Koha in other ways like testing, documentation and even development. *Koha has always been and will always be open source and free.* *Automation Model Adopted at UoM and KOHA: * We have 58 libraries directly under UoM participating in our automation program including Main Library, Libraries of 5 colleges, 13 institutions and 36 Departments. Once completed, the OPAC will have about 10 Lacs records. *OPAC is single for all libraries: Centralised database, decentralised inputting and housekeeping activities and Universal access to OPAC; Unique accession number for every record in the OPAC irrespective of their location in different libraries. We also plan to issue patron ID cards with Unique ID Number across all libraries. This card would serve as Universal card among the group of libraries concerned. We have hosted our database in cloud hosting environment (Amazon C2) and there by no expenditure on server, maintenance, manpower, air-conditioning, etc. We pay nominal monthly rental to the server maintenance. All participating libraries access the server directly for their housekeeping activities. **Status of KOHA Implementation:* So for we have added about 2 lac bibliographic records from 5 participating libraries to our OPAC. MARC 21 is strictly followed. KOHA has been in use for Acquisition of books and other documents. Membership IDs are being printed through KOHA. Circulation section work has been experimented successfully on trial basis taking into all features including creation of patron database, transactions, fine calculations, reminders, etc. The same will be practiced next week onwards coinciding the commencement of new academic year. We will start Serials Control job very soon. We are downloading bibliographic records from libraries like LOC using Z39.50. Anybody can access our OPAC at* http://libcat.mysore-univ.org/* Both our library staff and users are very happy with features and functionalites of Koha. *We have not even spent one third of what we would have spent for a medium priced commercial LMS. The amount we paid to our service provider Nucsoft (its OSS Labs unit), Bangalore** covered installation and configuration, migration of existing data, training, little bit customisation, hosting initially on cloud hosting environment and AMC for one year. *The server is 99.95% reliable, accurate and 24 hours on time without any breaks. We need not spend our time and money and space for server, air-conditioning and its maintenance or for system administration. The infrastructure is also scalable, additional system resources can be procured within minutes if required. *Koha Capabilities at a High Level:* Koha is the most advanced open source Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) in the world. It has won many awards and is being used by thousands of libraries. All modules including Cataloging, Circulation, OPAC, Acquisitions, and Serials Control are integrated. Compared to all other LMSs the Cataloging, OPAC and Circulation module are superior with many useful features and functionalities. The user community loves Koha's OPAC. *Costs associated with Koha:* Many of the commercial LMSs jike costs depending upon type and size of the library, number of housekeeping clients, number of simultaneous OPAC clients we opt, number of participating libraries, modules used. Koha being open source ILMS, we don't have to pay any amount for its procurement. Licensing costs nil, no matter how many libraries or servers we use the software in or what modules we use or how many users we have. However, to ensure proper installation and configuration of Koha, we may have to spend nominal amount to get third party service, unless we ourselves develop our expertise for installation, configuration and implementation of KOHA at our level. *Vendor Support for Koha: * There are over a dozen vendors worldwide that support Koha including 2 or 3 in India. Our vendor, Nucsoft is 15 year old, ISO 9001 company with mature and modern support processes. They operate a 12*7 support center for Koha and offer strong service level committments. But at the same time we are not tied to any vendor. We can change vendors or support the software on our own. This "No vendor lock-in" advantage of Koha will protect us against risks such as poor service, high prices or vendor insolvency. *Koha Features Summary:* Koha is web-based ILMS, with a MySQL database back-end. Cataloguing data stored is in MARC and is accessible via Z39.50. The user interface is very configurable and adaptable and has been translated into many languages. With integration of the powerful Zebra indexing engine, Koha became, scalable to support tens of millions of bibliographic records and thereby good solution for libraries of all kinds including large Academic Libraries. *Other Important Features of Koha include:* - Runs on Linux, Unix, Windows and MacOSX platform on the front-end - Simple, clear interface for librarians and members - Web based OPAC system (allows the public to search the catalogue in the library and at home). - Various Web 2.0 facilities like tagging and RSS feeds - Union catalog facility - Customizable search - Can be integrated with library web site - E-mail and/or txt patron's over dues and other notices - Easy-to-use circulation policies, strong patron management, intuitive navigation, and extensive permissions for staff accounts. - Full acquisitions system including budgets and pricing information (including supplier and currency conversion) - Ability to cope with any number of branches, patrons, patron categories, item categories, items, currencies and other data (Most important) - Serials system for magazines or news papers - Koha is multi-tasking and enables updates of circulation, cataloguing and issues to occur simultaneously - Reading lists for members - Inbuilt facility for printing bar-codes and spine labels - Full catalogue, circulation and acquisitions system for library stock management. - Supports barcode and RFID implementation including bar-code generation and RFID writing. * **Feedback on Key Koha Modules: * *Union catalog* With its Union catalog facility one can have a single OPAC for a group of libraries. For example all libraries under one university set up including main library, departmental libraries, constituent college libraries, affiliated colleges can have single OPAC, but still carry on their respective house keeping activities including book acquisition, circulation of books etc independently without interfering in housekeeping of other libraries in the group. Most importantly, the catalogue created once for one book by any of the library, can be used by other libraries for creating their catalogue entry without keying again the details except class and accession number. *OPAC * Search within search is a fantastic facility. The system picks up related titles along with cover page from Google Books automatically, some time with full or partial text and contents page. The users apart from enjoying browsing of titles can use simple and advance search features like in any other ILMSs. They can also check their borrowing details, reserve items, make suggestions for new books, etc. *Cataloging* The cataloging module being MARC21 and Z39.50 compliant, library staff can automatically import bibliographic records from other libraries like Library of Congress and local libraries of their choice instead of data entry again and thereby ensure quality catalogue and saving time of library staff. *Circulation* The circulation module is one of the best features of Koha. Apart from enabling automated transactions in the counter using bar-code or RFID the system enables the counter staff to identify the borrower with the help of the photograph and/or the digital signature. The system allows the reservation of document by the users or the library staff and also facilitates sending overdue reminders through e-mail. *Acquistions* The acquisition model is fully integrated with management of document suggestions, approval for procurement and budget and budget under different headings. The details of the documents already keyed in could be used for cataloging automatically. *Serials* While there is scope for improving serials management of Koha, as it stands it serves our purpose. The upcoming version will take care of the present shortcomings. Various kinds of reports with statistics useful for management, library staff and users can be generated in Koha. The above mentioned opinion is based on library automation experience at NAL, Bangalore and UoM for 20 years as well my interaction with both librarians and LIS teachers. In no way I undermine the capabilities of other commercial/OS LMSs. Once again I invite a detailed discussion by professional on this topic. Please contact me if you have questions. Thank you, Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor Cum Library Advisor University of Mysore Formerly Scientist G and Head, Information Centre at NAL, Bangalore

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DELNET Workshop
by Pawan Agrawal 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Dear Moderator, Kindly publish the following news in the interest of the LIS Profession. DELNET and The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, will be conducting a One-Day Workshop on *“DELNET: Resources, Services & Facilities” *in collaboration with the *Smt. Hansa Mehta Library,* *The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara *on*Saturday, September 10, 2011. * * * *The participation fee is Rs. 250/- per participant for Member Institutions. The participation fee per participant from Non-Member institutions is Rs. 350/-.* The payment should be made either through a demand draft in favour of *“DELNET”* payable at New Delhi or by cash on the spot. TA/DA will not be provided by DELNET for this purpose. * ** * Participants are requested to report at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Dr I G Patel Seminar Hall, Faculty of Social Work, Near University Pavilion, *The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. *Programme will be over by 5:00 p.m. on the same day. Please confirm your participation in the programme by sending an email to *Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET at sangs <sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in> kaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in as early as possible or at mobile: 09810329992 Tel no. 011-26742222, 26741266.** You may also contact Local Coordinator: Dr. Mayank Trivedi, University Librarian, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat Tel :0265-2780438; * *Mob: 09426952224, **Email:libmsu@gmail.com * * Outstation members interested in getting help in booking accommodation should contact the local coordinator. Charges for accommodation will be extra.* * * *The workshop will help the libraries in getting expertise in effectively using DELNET facilities. Also, it will be useful for automating libraries by using Koha Software: An Open-source Integrated Library Management System. The customised version of the Software will be given to the participants. * * * -- With regards, *(Dr Mayank Trivedi)* *University Librarian* *Smt. Hansa Mehta Library,* *University Library System,* *The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,* *Vadodara-390 002* *Gujarat-India* *Phone : +91-265-2780438, 2795338* *Cell : +91-9426952224* * Fax : +91-265-2786328* *URL* : *http://www.hmlibrary.ac.in/* <http://www.hmlibrary.ac.in/> -- Thanks and Regards *-------* Join hands, Join eLibrarian http://elibrarian.grouply.com <http://elibrarian.grouply.com%20/> *-------* *Pawan R. Agrawal *Librarian Takshshila Centre for Learning Transpek Silox Industry Ltd. Kalali Road- Atladra Vadodara- 390012 Ph. 9376135580 http://www.pragrawal.wordpress.com http://elibrarian.grouply.com Skype ID: pawanagrawal4u4u -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vaccancy for the post of Librarian
by murugiah perumal 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Dear friends Vaccancy for the Post of Librarian Grade II in Chennai Essential Qualification: Full time first class Graduate in Library Science with Typing / PC operations with minimum 04 years experience in the relevant field. The application and details downloaded from the website www.cipet.gov.in by P. Murugiah., MA., MLIS., M.Phil., PGDLAN., Karaikudi, E.mail. murugimalu(a)gmail.com Mobile. 9487765495. -- 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 Library Assistant at Alliance University, Bangalore
by Pradeep P Kavi 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

August 10, 2011 Dear All, Alliance University, Bangalore requires one Library Assistant for its Central Library urgently. Candidates should have completed BLISc with at least 1-2 years experience and good knowledge of computer (Library Automation softwares and MS Office package) and excellent communication skills. Salary will not be a constraint for experienced and deserving candidates. There are excellent opportunities for growth. Candidates should be ready to work in shift duties. Interested candidates can send their CV by e-mail to the undersigned on or before August 17, 2011. ================= Pradeep.P.Kavi Assistant Librarian Alliance University Central Library Chikkahagade Cross Chandapur Anekal Road Anekal 562106 Bangalore Dist http://www.alliance.edu.in E-mail : pradeep.pk(a)alliance.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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