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This is the one everyone with an interest in the executive car sector has been waiting for: the first UK test of BMW’s all-new 5 Series, in serially-popular 520d trim. It’s the version that sells the best, by far – if there’s a version BMW simply has to get right, it’s this one.

Under the bonnet, things are familiar. The rest of it is all-new, but the 188bhp engine is used in umpteen other BMW Group cars (and was also, along with the eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox, used in this car’s predecessor).

It means there are no surprises in terms of performance. It’s not the newest engine around, but it’s strong and effortless, with swift acceleration and seamless gearshifts. It’s quiet too, certainly more refined than a comparable Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Jaguar XF. Only the Audi A6 aces it for peacefulness.

People buy BMWs for how they handle. Good news here. Body control is excellent, with none of the wallow you get in cars such as the E-Class. OK, a Jaguar XF is even keener to respond, and delivers a bit more feel through its steering, but the BMW still impresses and the 50/50 weight distribution means it’s very well balanced.

Speaking of balance, the trade-off between ride and handling is also a good one, particularly if you avoid over-large alloy wheels but choose the optional adaptive dampers. So equipped, the 5 Series floats down the road with effortless finesse, delivering a ride better even than a Mercedes-Benz. Truly impressive stuff.

Things have evolved inside, too. Perhaps not so much at first glance, as the layout remains familiar. But the step on in detailing is huge, with features such as the peerless freestanding infotainment screen and fully-electronic instrument pack making the differences over the old machine obvious. Quality is exceptional too.

The only area it stumbles in is rear-seat space, and even this is relative; it’s more because a Volvo S90 or E-Class is so spacious that the BMW feels a bit tight. It’s still better than the old one though, and to most, that’s all that matters.

BMW has given us a tremendously accomplished executive car with the new 5 Series. It handles well, rides beautifully, both cossets and engages its occupants, and feels every inch the downsized 7 Series. Be in absolutely no doubt, this is the new executive saloon class-leader. BMW has done it again.

Price £36,205

Engine 1995cc 4 cylinder, turbocharged, diesel

Power 188bhp at 4000rpm

Torque 295lb ft at 1750rpm

Gearbox Eight-speed, automatic

Kerb weight 1615kg

0-62mph 7.5secs

Top speed 146mph

Economy 68.1mpg

CO2/tax band 108g/km, 21%

Rivals Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 220 d , Jaguar XF 2.0d


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HT Top Schools survey: The 10 best schools in Navi Mumbai | education$high-school | Hindustan Times
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2015 Hindustan Times-C fore Top Schools survey
2015 Hindustan Times-C fore Top Schools survey(ht photo)

Hello readers, we have ranked the top 10 schools in the west zone in Mumbai. Some of these also figure in the list of top 10 schools in Mumbai, published on Monday.

Parents give a lot of thought and time to selecting a school for their child. Curriculum, teaching standards, school infrastructure, fees, location, safety— all are crucial while making that choice.

Earlier, there were few options in curriculum and a small list of old and established institutions to choose from. Now, new-age campuses and legislation, such as the Right to Education Act, are revolutionising school education. With an explosion in the number of schools and a wider choice of Indian and international curricula, the task of finding the best school is tougher than ever. We hope our list of the top schools in Mumbai will help you arrive at that important decision.

The methodology used to select Mumbai’s top schools involves a formula that has proved its efficacy since 2009, when HT first gave you a list of Mumbai’s best schools. Over the years, some of your suggestions have been incorporated in the selection process.

Over the next few days, we will also list the best schools in the south zone and Navi Mumbai. Apart from the rankings, we will have profiles of the top institutions in each zone, followed by a series of reports next week that will track the trends and developments in school education.

Here is a list of the top 10 schools from Navi Mumbai that were ranked highest on our survey based on diverse parameters:

1. Delhi Public School, Nerul

Sector 52, Nerul (West) | Website:

History: The school was established in 1999 by the Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi, in the heart of Navi Mumbai. It is located near the NRI Complex, CIDCO’s model township. The campus is spread over eight acres.

Delhi Public School, Neru

Unique features: The school ranks first among CBSE schools in India. It has been the topper among all DPS schools in India and abroad, for last three years. It offers a student-exchange programme with Germany, and other foreign countries.

“We nurture students to contribute to nation-building and ensure their holistic development.” ~ J Mohanty, principal

Highest ratings for: Academic Rigour, Teachers, Selection Process

Board: Class 12: CBSE | Annual fee: Rs 60,000

Students: 3,500 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

2. Apeejay School, Nerul

Sector 15, Nerul | Website:

History: The school was promoted under the aegis of Apeejay Education Society, Delhi, in 1986. It was the first school in Navi Mumbai to offer the CBSE curriculum.

Apeejay School, Nerul

Unique features: The school provides a web based e-learning module called Moodle to all teachers and students. It is the recipient of the International School Award by the British Council and Rotary Inter-School Competition for the last eight years. The school holds activities such as youth parliament, MUN and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

“Our purpose is to give back to the society citizens of highest professional standards fortified with values and ignited minds.” ~ Rakesh Joshi, principal

Highest ratings for: Academic rigour, Infra-structure and facilities, Teachers, Social Engagement, Sports, Parent Participation

Board: Class 12: CBSE | Annual fee: Rs 36,000 to Rs 55,000

Students: 2,600 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 26:1

3. Avalon Heights International School, Vashi

Sector 19-B, Vashi | Website:

History: Starting out as a playschool in Kopar Khairane in 1998, the school has grown in the past 15 years. It works on child-centric education through creative teaching and learning techniques.

Avalon Heights International School, Vashi

Unique features: The school focuses on experiential learning to give students a hands-on experience of concepts. The school also carries out silent teaching sessions every week, in which students and teachers converse through sign language and power-point presentations. The idea behind the concept is to take a break from noise.

We believe academics is just one quarter of teaching, the other three are learning, spreading love and leaving behind a legacy.” ~ Simi Sharma, director

Highest ratings for: Infrastructure and facilities, Teachers, Academic rigour

Boards: Class 10: ICSE | Annual fees: Rs 70,000

Students: Around 1,300 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

4. Father Agnel Multipurpose School & Jr. College Sector, Vashi

9A, Vashi | Website:

History: The Fathers of Agnel Ashram established the school in 1982.The school believes in inclusive education. Three autistic students appeared for the SSC exams from the school this year and scored well.

Father Agnel Multipurpose School & Jr. College Sector, Vashi

Unique features: Application process for admissions went online two years ago, nursery admissions done by drawing lots. A Class 10 student won the gold medal at the 9th International Olympiad on astronomy and astrophysics in Indonesia. It is the only school in Navi Mumbai with Gavel’s Club –a junior version of the International Toastmasters Club.

“We are an inclusive institution where children are nurtured to be caring individuals with a deep sense of values.” ~ Snigdha Roy, principal

Highest ratings for: Sports, Academic rigour, Selection Process

Board: Class 10: SSC, Class 12: HSC (science and commerce)

Annual fee: Rs 17,400 (English-medium section), Rs 16,200 (Marathi-medium section)

Students: 5,100 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

5. DY Patil International School, Nerul

Sector 7, Nerul (East) | Website:

History: The school was founded by Padmashree Dr DY Patil. Dr Ajeenkya DY Patil is the chairman and Mrs Pooja A Patil is the chairperson. The Nerul school was established in July 2010.

DY Patil International School, Nerul

Unique features: The school is equipped with smart classes. Students are encouraged to use iPads and podcasts are used to enhance their creativity. The school has Creativity Action and Service (CAS) and community service as a tool to sensitise students.

“Our school provides a supportive and stimulating environment, in which teaching and learning take place in a delightful and agreeable manner.” ~ Nivedita Sinha, principal

Highest ratings for: Safety, health and hygiene

Boards: Class 10: IGCSE, Class 12: IBDP

Annual fee: Nursery: Rs 1, 44,000; Fee for other classes: not available

Students: 744 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

6. Bal Bharti Public School, Kharghar

Sector 4, Kharghar | Website:

History: The school was set up by the Child Education Society on September 1, 2000, with the aim of imparting quality education. It was originally started in CBD Belapur, from where it was shifted to Kharghar in 2004.

Bal Bharti Public School, Kharghar

Unique features: The school stresses on healthy interaction between teachers, students and parents. All classes have advanced tech-based teaching tools. There is full-time in-house doctor, nurse, counsellor and special educator in the school.

“We strive to continuously evaluate our resources and practices. Not losing the positives from the past while adapting to modernity makes us relevant.” ~ Ganesh Parameswaran, principal

Highest ratings for: Teachers, Academic rigour, Breadth of vision

Board: Class 12: CBSE | Annual fee: Rs 43,000 (approx)

Students: 2,550 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 54:1

7. Apeejay School, Kharghar

Sector 21, Kharghar | Website:

History: The Kharghar school was established in 2000 and comes under the Apeejay Education Society, New Delhi. The group runs 13 schools.

Apeejay School, Kharghar

Unique features: A thematic curriculum is used for nursery to Class 1. The school is equipped with child-friendly furniture, sports facilities, a science park and a mini rock garden with lily pad. Ten students represented the country in Pertille Cup, Sweden, in World Handball Championship, 2015. Its sports coach was nominated as brand ambassador of the handball team of India by World Handball Federation. Trips to United States and NASA are organised. It celebrates festivals with an orphanage - Balgram.

“We give equal emphasis on sports, co-curricular activities and social initiatives.” ~ Indu Mathur, principal

Highest ratings for: Academic rigour, Teachers, Social engagement

Board: Class 12: CBSE | Average monthly fee: Rs 3,500 (approx)

Students: 2,240 boys and girls | Student-Teacher ratio: 45:1

8. DAV Public School, Airoli

Sector 10, Airoli | Website:

History: The school was founded in 1998. It upholds the motto of imparting modern and technology-oriented education blended with Indian culture and ethics.

DAV Public school at Airoli

Unique features: The school is focused on activity-based and practical learning, involving illustrative audio-visual presentations and theme-based displays. Moral education is an integral part of the curriculum. There are various clubs and activities throughout the year.

“We help students imbibe qualities such as team spirit, leadership, sharing and cooperation.” ~ Suruchi Kataria, principal

Highest ratings for: Academic Rigour, Selection Process, Teachers

Board: Class 12: CBSE | Annual fee: Rs 30,500

Students: 4,600 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

9. Ryan International School, Kharghar

Plot no. 1, 2 and 3, Sector 11, Kharghar | Website:

History: It was the first ICSE school in Navi Mumbai. It started functioning on June 13, 1999, with 89 students and eight teachers. The first batch passed out in 2006.

Ryan International School at Kharghar

Unique features: The students have the opportunity to participate in international exchange programmes, Indian Model United Nations (INMUN), International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts (ICFPA) and visits to NASA, among others. It has been accredited with the International School Award from the British Council. The school has also received the best school award from CIDCO and the Second Best school in India for Future Readiness by Engineering Watch.

“With academic excellence, we provide students opportunities to develop as global citizens through co-curricular activities.” ~ Alice Vaz, principal

Highest rating for: Life skills education, Academic rigour, Teachers, Selection process

Board: Class 10: ICSE, IGCSE, Class 12: ISC, A Level | Annual fee: Rs 38,000

Student: 4,223 boys and girls | Student-teacher ratio: 40:1

10. DAV Public School, New Panvel

Sector 10, New Panvel | Website:

History: The school was established in 1997. It is managed by DAV College Managing Committee New Delhi, one of the largest NGOs in the field of education and social welfare.

DAV Public School, New Panvel

Unique features: It offers a wide range of programmes for the holistic development of students’ personality. Quality education is imparted in a stress-free environment with emphasis on strong character building. Career guidance is provided to students in the secondary and senior secondary sections

“The school makes efforts to provide the necessary support to each individual by analysing their strengths and needs.” ~Jayashree Khandekar, principal

Highest ratings for: Teachers, Academic rigour, Educational philosophy

Board: Class 12: CBSE | Average annual fees: Rs 28,000 approx

Students: 5,483 boys and girls | Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1

Hindustan Times commissioned research organisation C fore to conduct the survey to rank top Schools in Mumbai. The assessment parameters and corresponding weightages were set by HT and were the same as were used last year:

The 18 parameters on which the schools were rated are: Educational philosophy; attitude towards learning; breadth of vision; social engagement; academic rigour; innovative teaching; teachers; teacher-student relationship; sports; cultural activities; life-skill education; infrastructure and facilities; safety, health and hygiene; diversity; selection process; governance; parent participation; and value for money.

A perceptual survey was conducted among a carefully selected sample of teachers and parents using a structured questionnaire. In all, 5,356 teachers and parents participated in the survey. While simultaneously collecting objective data from various schools, the respondents were asked to evaluate the schools that they were aware of on 10-point scale against 18 parameters Hindustan Times set.

C fore researchers visited each school shortlisted for ranking based on the objective and perceptual data collected. The data gathered was also audited by talking to parents and students. To arrive at the ranking score, the figures of perceptual and objective data were combined. In case the objective data was not available, the perceptual data scores were extrapolated to rank top 10 schools of each of the five zones of Mumbai namely North Mumbai, East Mumbai, West Mumbai, South Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

1. Despite employing such a comprehensive process, we at HT believe that such rankings cannot be completely objective because people will have different opinions of what they believe constitutes good education. Some parents might be looking for a school that allows them to be closely involved, while others may want the opposite. Some parents might want schools that focus on sports, while others may want one where academics dominates.

2. We believe that beyond a particular threshold, it is difficult to rank schools in an objective manner. Indeed, as we have already said, our survey includes some subjective, perceptual inputs. We have, however, ranked the top ten schools overall in the city and will, from this year, rank the top schools in six zones because many readers have asked us for this kind of demarcation.

3. In any case, we advise parents to look carefully at how schools have scored against the various parameters instead of going just by the overall rank. These scores will indicate to parents which school might better suit their specific aspirations. Indeed, a school that is ranked lower in the Hindustan Times list might actually be better suited to a parent and his or her child/children than the top-ranked one.


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Property sales hit, prices too | india | Hindustan Times
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Leap in home loan rates have led to drastic dip in sales in recent months, reports Madhurima Nandy.

india Updated: May 18, 2007 02:46 IST

A Dheeraj Housing project in Santacruz (west) that had touched Rs 7,800 last year per sq ft has come down to Rs 7,200 per sq ft.
Raja Builders in Khar (west) near the station, that had priced a project at Rs 12,000-13,000 per sq ft has marginally cut the rate to Rs 11,500 per sq ft.

These are some of Mumbai’s first price cuts after property prices began spiralling in 2004. After the property market crash in 1995, realty prices continued to decline till 2003. Even without a property market crash, a softening of prices is clearly visible.

While builders are mum about the gradual slowdown, property consultants agree that business has been clearly hit. Property consultants and developers agree that the sudden leap in home loan rates, which have now touched 12 per cent, has led to a drastic dip in sales in recent months. This has led builders to correct prices, ensuring no further rise.

“The consistently high property rates and now high home loan rates have created panic among buyers. I have not closed a single transaction since March. Builders have no choice but to either slash or keep the prices stable to encourage demand,” said Arvind Bhanushali, a property consultant in the central suburbs.

Consultants in brokerage firm Trammel Crow Meghraj (TCM) said that besides home loan rates, the demand-supply dynamics will force correction in prices. In 2006, the demand clearly outstripped supply as very few projects came into the market both in south and suburban Mumbai. Cut to 2007, demand is clearly falling and supply has started rising it is expected to pick up post-July 2007.

“Prices will be revised in the 10-15 per cent range as builders will be in a rush to clear their stock. With demand falling, they will have to correct prices. Areas such as Malad, Mulund and Thane, which had witnessed the sharpest price escalation, will have the first round of price correction,” said consultants in TCM.

In the western suburbs, between Andheri and Kandivli, there has been no perceptible fall but prices have plateaued.

Saying that the slowdown has started, Andheri-based broker Nizam Khan added: “But, real correction in prices is yet to happen.”

Nainesh Shah, executive director of Everest Developers, said price correction would be localised. “The extent of correction would depend on the supply available in a particular area. Interest rates have temporarily squeezed out demand but if there is no supply, how is there going to be a price correction?”

The property story for south Mumbai is quite different though. While there is little evidence of any fall in prices, there is a perceptible lull in property deals.

Property consultant S G Maheshwari said limited stock has drastically brought down sales. “Sales have been affected by other factors like only large format flats above 5,000 sq ft are available. The new trend of sale ‘only by invitation’ has also been a dampener.”


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Bhakti Marg, the Path of Devotion

Devotion or Bhakti

by Jayaram V

Ancient Period

The Bhakti Movement was essentially founded in South India and later spread to the North during the late medieval period. The notion of 'Bhakti' (loosely translated as devotional love to God) prevailed in the Indian subcontinent from antiquity. A nascent consciousness of what 'Bhakti' constitutes was already to be found in the earliest Vedas, especially in relation to such deities as Varuna. A clearer expression of Bhakti began to be formed during the so-called Epic Period and the Puranic periods of Hindu history. Texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavata Purana clearly explored Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion as a means to salvation.

The Bhakti Movement itself is a historical-spiritual phenomenon that crystallized in South India during Late Antiquity. It was spearheaded by devotional mystics (later revered as Hindu saints) who extolled devotion and love to God as the chief means of spiritual perfection. The Bhakti movement in South India was spearheaded by the sixty-three Nayanars (Shaivite devotees) and the twelve Alvars (Vaishnavaite devotees).

Among the earliest Shaivite mystics was Karaikkal Amaiyar, who probably lived around the late 5th century AD or perhaps the early 6th century. She was said to be a contemporary of the Vaishnavaite saints Bhuttalwar and Peialwar. Kannapa Nayanar was also an early Shaiva Bhakti saint. But most famous among the Shaiva Bhakti saints were the 'Nalvar' (The Four Eminent Ones), namely Sundarar, Appar, Sambandar and Manikkavasagar. Their devotional hymns are ecstatic, lyrical and moving.

The Vaishnavaite Bhakti movement was contemporaneous with the Shaiva Bhakti movement. The hymns of the twelve alvars are held together as the 'Nalayira Divya Prabandham' and recited (as are the Shaiva texts) in temple rituals. Whilst all the saints are held in great reverence, Andal (or Goda-devi) in particular holds a special place among the Vaishnava saints. Not only is she the only female Vaishnava saint but also her hymns are among the best expressions of bridal mysticism in the Hindu religion.

The twelve Alvars and the sixty-three Nayanars nurtured the incipient bhakti movement in South India under the Pallavas and Pandyas in the fifth to seventh centuries AD. They constitute [[South India's 75 Apostles of Bhakti] and were greatly influential in determining the expression of faith in South India. The path of devotion as expounded by these mystics would later be incorporated into Ramanuja and Madhva philosophical systems.

Medieval Period

During the 12th and 13th centuries A.D., the Virashaiva movement and, during the rule of the Vijayanagar Empire in South India, the Haridasa movement spread from present-day Karnataka. The Virashaiva movement spread the philosophy of Basavanna, a Hindu reformer. The seeds of Carnatic music were sown, and the philosophy of Madhvacharya was propogated by the Kannada Haridasas.The Haridasa movement presented, like the Virashaiva movement, another strong current of Bhakti, pervading the lives of millions. The Haridasas presented two groups – Vyasakuta and Dasakuta. The former were required to be proficient in the Vedas, Upanishads and other Darshanas, while the Dasakuta merely conveyed the message of Madhvacharya through the Kannada language to the people. The philosophy of Madhvacharya was preserved and perpetuated by his eminent disciples like Vyasatirtha or Vyasaraja Naraharitirtha, Vadirajatirtha, Sripadaraya, Jayathirtha and others. In the fifteenth century, the Haridasa movement took shape under Sripadaraya of Mulbagal; but his disciple Vyasatirtha provided it a strong organizational base. He was intimately associated with the Vijayanagar Empire, where he became a great moral and spiritual force. His eminent disciples were Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa.

The late Bhakti movement led to the proliferation of regional poetic literature in the various vernacular languages of India. The Bhakti movement in what is now Karnataka resulted in a burst of poetic Kannada literature in praise of Lord Vishnu. Some of its leaders include Purandara Dasa and Kanaka Dasa, whose contributions were essential to Carnatic music. The later Carnatic Trinity is also no doubt a product of this long Bhakti Movement.

The Bhakti movement began to spread to the North during the late medieval ages when North India was under Muslim domination. There was no grouping of the mystics into Shaiva and Vaishnava devotees as it was in the South. The movement was spontaneous and the various mystics had their own version of devotional expression. Unlike in the South where devotion was centred on both Shiva and Vishnu (in all his forms), the Northern devotional movement was more or less centred on Rama and Krishna, both of whom were incarnations of Vishnu. Though this did not mean that the cult of Shiva or of the Devi went into decline. In fact for all of its history the Bhakti movement co-existed peacefully with the other movements in Hinduism. It was initially considered unorthodox as it rebelled against caste distinctions and made disregarded Brahmanic rituals which according to Bhakti saints not necessary for salvation. In the course of time however, owing to its immense popularity among the masses (and even royal patronage) it became 'orthodox' and continues to be one of the most important modes of religious expression in modern India.

In the period between the 14-17th centuries, a great bhakti movement swept through Northern India initiated by a loosely associated group of teachers or 'Sants'. Caitanya, Vallabha, Meera Bai, Kabir, Tulsi Das, Tukaram and other mystics spearheaded the Bhakti movement in the North. Their teachings were that people could cast aside the heavy burdens of ritual and caste and the subtle complexities of philosophy and simply express their overwhelming love for God. This period was also characterised by a spate of devotional literature in vernacular prose and poetry in the ethnic languages of the various Indian states or provinces.

As aforementioned whilst many of the Bhakti mystics focused their attention on Krishna or Rama, it did not necessarily mean that the cult of Shiva was marginalised. The growth of the Vira-Shaiva and the older Shaiva Siddhanta schools in this period, which incorporated Bhakti into their teachings are testimony to the growth of the Shaiva faith in this period. In the thirteenth century Basava founded the Vira-Shaiva school or Virashaivism. He rejected the caste system, denied the supremacy of the Brahmins, condemned ritual sacrifice and insisted on bhakti and the worship of the one God, Shiva. His followers were called Vira-Shaivas, meaning "stalwart Shiva-worshippers".

The Saiva-Siddhanta school is a form of Shaivism (Shiva worship) found in the south and is of hoary antiquity. It incorporates the teachings of the erstwhile Shaiva nayanars and espouses the belief that Shiva is Brahman and his infinite love is revealed in the divine acts of the creation, preservation and destruction of the universe, and in the liberation of the soul.

Seminal Bhakti works in Bengali include the many songs of Ramprasad Sen. His pieces (known as Shyama Sangeet, or Songs of the Dark Mother) are still actively sung today in West Bengal. Coming from the 17th century, they cover an astonishing range of emotional responses to Ma Kali, detailing complex philosophical statements based on Vedanta teachings and more visceral pronouncements of his love of Devi. Using inventive allegory, Ramprasad had 'dialogues' with the Mother Goddess through his poetry, at times chiding her, adoring her, celebrating her as the Divine Mother, reckless consort of Shiva and capricious Shakti, the universal female creative energy, of the cosmos.

Important personalities

Ramananda (15th Century): The leader of the bhakti movement focusing on the Lord as Rama was Ramananda. Very little is known about him, but he is believed to have lived in the first half of the 15th century. He taught that Lord Rama is the supreme Lord, and that salvation could be attained only through love for and devotion to him, and through the repetition of his sacred name. Ramananda's ashram in Varanasi became a powerful centre of religious influence, from which his ideas spread far and wide among all classes of Indians. One of the reasons for his great popularity was that he renounced Sanskrit and used the language of the people for the composition of his hymns. This paved the way for the modern tendency in northern India to write literary texts in local languages.

Shri Madhvacharya (1238-1317) identified God with Vishnu. His view of reality is purely dualistic in that he understood a fundamental differentiation between the ultimate Godhead and the individual soul, and the system is therefore called Dvaita (dualistic) Vedanta. Madhva is considered one of the influential theologians in Hindu history. His influence was profound, and he is one of the fathers of the Vaishnava Bhakti movement. Great leaders of the Vaishnava Bhakti movement in Karnataka like Purandara Dasa, Kanaka Dasa, Raghavendra Swami and many others were influenced by Dvaita traditions.

Vallabhacharya (1479 - 1531) called his system of thought Shuddhadvaita (pure monism). According to him, it is by God's grace alone that one can obtain release from bondage and attain Krishna's heaven. This heaven is far above the "heavens" of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, for Krishna is himself the eternal Brahman.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 - 1534) defined his system of philosophy as Achintya Bheda-Bheda (inconceivable and simultaneous oneness and difference). It synthesizes elements of monism and dualism into a single system. Chaitanya's philosophy is taught by the contemporary International Society for Krishna Consciousness, better known as the Hare Krishna movement.

Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) named his religion ek sarana naam dharma and propagated it in Assam. An example of dasa bhakti, in this form there was no place for Radha. The most important symbol of this religion is the naamghor or prayer hall, which dot Assam's landscape. This form of worship is very strong in Assam today, and much of the traditions are maintained by the monastries called Satras.

Ramanuja: Sri Ramanuja Acharya (traditionally dated 1017–1137 CE) was an Indian philosopher and is recognized as the most important saint of Sri Vaishnavism. He held the Vishishtadvaita or qualified Nondualist belief that the world and Brahman were united, like a soul and a body are. Ramanuja's philosophy is referred to as Vishishtadvaita because it combines Advaita (oneness of God) with Vishesha (attributes). The philosophy is monotheistic. His version of Indian Nondualism differed from Adi Shankara's because he acknowledged the existence of differences, and believed that the identity of an object as a part was as important as the unity of the whole. The Vaishnava Theology espoused by Ramanuja posits that Brahman is not devoid of attributes but is expressed as a personal God, full of infinite good qualities, as Narayana. The Adishesha on whom Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam rests is believed to be Ramanuja.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 - 1534), was an ascetic Hindu monk and social reformer in 16th century Bengal, India (present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh). A great proponent of loving devotion for God bhakti yoga, Chaitanya worshiped the Lord in the form of Radha-Krishna. Gaudiya Vaishnava followers revere him as Krishna Himself descended in the mood of Radharani. He was also known as Gaura (Sanskrit for "the fair / golden one") due to his skin complexion, as well as Nimai due to being born under a Neem tree. There are numerous biographies of Chaitanya, the most popular ones being Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita of Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami and the earlier Chaitanya Bhagavata of Vrindavana Dasa Thakura, both written in the Bengali language. In the 20th century the teachings of Chaitanya were brought to the West by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a representative of the Saraswata (i.e. disciples of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura) branch of Chaitanya's tradition. Also, in the 21st century this representation of Vaishnava bhakti has been studied through the academic medium of Krishnology. Saraswata gurus and acharyas, members of the Goswami lineages and several other Hindu sects which revere Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, including devotees from the major Vaishnava holy places in Mathura District, West Bengal and Orissa, also established temples dedicated to Krishna and Chaitanya outside India in the closing decades of the 20th century.

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The supreme jazz icon of the late 20th century, whose transition from devoted traditionalist to radical innovator made him the preeminent stylist in jazz.
Essential Album: A Love Supreme (1965)
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Essential Album: The Band (1969)

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Essential Album: The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (1967)

The Zombies
17. The Zombies
Popular British Invasion beat group who also redefined the concept of the rock album with their chamber pop masterpiece Odessey and Oracle.
Essential Album: Odessey And Oracle (1968)

Captain Beefheart
18. Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band
Influential figure who fused disparate forms (free jazz, the avant-garde, blues, rock) into a highly original and nearly unclassifiable style.
Essential Album: Trout Mask Replica (1969)

Charles Mingus
19. Charles Mingus
A legendary composer, innovator, and bass virtuoso who articulated contemporary emotional currents as well as anyone in jazz.
Essential Album: The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady (1963)

20. Cream
The first and best power trio, whose brand of highly amplified, free-form playing took blues and rock in new directions.
Essential Album: Disraeli Gears (1967)


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Flat roof owners can safeguard against this effect by ensuring that their roof is kept free of weights which will impact the surface of the roof. These impacts might come in the form of an acute shock, such as that caused by an object falling onto the roof. It might, on the other hand, be a more chronic problem – leaves and snow can gradually accumulate on a rooftop, gradually placing an undue strain on it. If the guttering should become blocked, the danger posed by precipitation will be all the greater.

If you’ve inherited a flat roof that looks in a bad way, then don’t despair. Good roofing contractors will be able to assess your roof to see whether it warrants a repair or a replacement.

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Amazon Feb. 26 said it secured exclusive SVOD rights to FX Network’s Kentucky-based Western crime drama, “Justified,” starring Timothy Olyphant and based on an Elmore Leonard short story, “Fire in the Hole.”

Amazon Prime Instant Video also secured the rights to FX’s defunct LAPD crime drama, “The Shield,” starring Michael Chiklis and Walter Goggins (who also stars in “Justified”), among others. Both series come from Sony Pictures Television, one of the largest producers of episodic programming.

"Justified" bowed in 2010 and debuted the first episode of season four Jan. 8. Seasons one through three will be available on Amazon Prime.

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Amazon Prime, which offers free second-day shipping on most purchases for a $79 annual fee, includes free streaming access to TV shows and movies. It is considered Netflix's biggest competitor in the United States.

“'Justified' and 'The Shield' are two fan-favorites on Amazon,” said Brad Beale, director of digital video content acquisition for Amazon. “We’re consistently looking for ways to make Prime even better — and one of the ways we’re doing that is adding shows like these that we know customers love.”

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When HBO in April launched over-the-top video service HBO Now, industry concerns revolved around the service’s impact on the pay-TV subscribers and affiliate distributors.

HBO CEO Richard Plepler Aug. 5 sought to alleviate those concerns with data indicating less than 1% of HBO's 30 million subscribers have jettisoned the premium channel in favor of the $15 monthly standalone service.

In fact, the HBO Now app was the top downloaded app on iTunes in May and June. The service also inked distribution deals with Verizon, Google Play and Amazon.

Former ESPN talent Bill Simmons will launch a weekly talk show in 2016 on HBO Now, in addition to HBO and HBO Go.

“It’s obviously early days, but we are very excited about what we have seen with HBO Now. From everything we’re seeing, both from sampling, subscriber satisfaction has exceeded our expectations,” Plepler said on the Time Warner fiscal call. “We feel HBO Now will be profitable in the coming quarters.’

While HBO hasn’t disclosed Now subscriber data, MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson suggests HBO Now paying subs could be as high as 1.9 million. If true, that would mean the SVOD service has already acquired nearly 20% of the 10.7 million broadband-only households it was launched for.

Then again, the low barriers to join and exit HBO Now and other SVOD services such as Netflix and Hulu Plus indicate a strong likelihood for subscriber churn.

In the past 12 months, 4% of U.S. broadband households have canceled their Netflix service, representing nearly 9% of Netflix’s current 42 million domestic subscriber base. By comparison, 7% have canceled their Hulu Plus subscription within the past 12 months, a figure that represents approximately one-half of Hulu Plus’s current 9 million sub base, according to Parks Associates.

“To shed a number of subscribers equal to half or more of your current subscriber base is a huge problem,” Brett Sappington, director of research for Parks Associates, said in a statement. “Customer acquisition costs for an OTT video service are relatively low, particularly compared to pay TV, but OTT video services will eventually have to capture and retain their customer bases over time in order to survive in the long term.”

Indeed, 7% of U.S. broadband households subscribe to an online video service other than Hulu, Amazon Prime Instant Video or Netflix. The number of people canceling one or more of these services over the past year represents 60% of those who subscribe currently.

Parks said 85% of U.S. broadband households subscribe to a pay-TV service, and 59% of U.S. broadband households access an OTT video subscription. Of those who use OTT video, just under 50% use two or more services.

HBO’s Richard Plepler concurs that targeting broadband-only households amounts to “low hanging fruit,” and that the bigger prize is the 70 million pay-TV households that don’t subscribe to HBO.

To achieve that will require getting multichannel video program distributors on board with the concept of revenue sharing HBO Now. Plepler said that when Verizon signed up for HBO Now it underscored the telecom’s willingness to grow its business.

“That’s part of the marketing effort we are going to make,” he said. “The good news is that once people see what kind of versatility [HBO Now] provides them, they’re very responsive to it. So we need to make that marketing investment going forward. And that’s what we plan to do.”

Meanwhile, HBO reported a 7% ($40 million) decline in second-quarter (ended June 30) operating income to $508 million, due in part to launch costs surrounding HBO Now. Revenue increased 1% ($21 million) to $1.4 billion.

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I decided to sell my own web hosting site due to several reasons, the most important is that i don't have time anymore to manage a whole web hosting company due to full time work.

My small company has a good reputation in the net, reliable and trusted even from the ex costumers or the current costumers.

I lost some costumers due to my unavailablity for support and that's why i would like to sell the company to someone who is able to bring fast support.

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It is not companies house that requires this. If you speak to your local Trading Standards they will inform you that it is a requirement under UK law.

When i started in 1999 i knew the manager at our local TS office and he offered to get someone to look over my website and TOS.
after he did that i got an envelope through the post with a printed copy of my TOS that they have almost torn to shreds with bits removed, bits added and bits amended.
I was also told that i had to legally display my physical address and a contact phone number somewhere on the site that could easily be found.
Thanks for the information I will look into it further.. However, it is still my understanding that while it's good practice to list a physical address, it's only legally required if you are a registered company and therefore have a registered office... A sole trader is essentially a single person, not a company, therefore has no real company address.

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I just checked a good portion of your site against Copyscape and found no content duplicated except for some sections that were the same across more than 20 sites, so I doubt their site is affecting your site's performance.
Thanks for that, to be honest I made this thread when I first noticed the site had been ripped off, we have since moved on, changed a lot of content and even rebranded, new domain etc and are incrementally improving our design.

Even now the guy is still contacting me, asking the same questions and I have no idea why!

The company I buy my fonts from got back to me today they have forwarded it to their legal department so that will at least give the guy a little bit of hassle.
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I'm pretty sure Cpremote has an option to keep multiple copies?
just daily, weekly and monthly but to the same destination.

but as other state
write your own script.
would mean you have to code a script and it may surprise you that not everyone is a coder.
point me to the policy or law saying a web host must be a coder as setting up backups is 100% different to writing your own script.

but the point is that WHMCS shout on about security and making your installations secure, but they cant be bothered to make their backup feature use secure connections.
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I have to agree - the layout is just way too cluttered. Try condensing the links under categories on the sidebar instead of the very long list of buttons for each separate item. Put something in that huge white space at the bottom of the page in the center field.

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I'm wondering if you fixed this since you first posted this question. It doesn't look clutter to me and it looks rather organized. I might even get some layouts for my personal page.

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We've been hearing this since 1560 The Game went on the air, but the time is finally coming.

Pending one last final approval from the FCC, come some time next month, the station should be broadcasting a booming 15,000-watt signal from Katy that will cover the entire city. The new signal will be coming along at just the right time for the station as 1560 has claimed Sporting News Radio from 610 and will be broadcasting Sporting News' late-night programming.

Increasing its signal strength has been a lengthy process for 1560. The station had to put in a request to the FCC. Then it did an engineering bandwidth and footprint study which was filed with the FCC. The FCC reviewed the study, then posted the review for public comment, which gave other license holders the opportunity to have a say -- for 1560, this was every radio station on the dial from 1460 to 1600 and within 1,000 miles of the proposed transmitter. It was found that the proposed signal would affect the signal of a station in Mexico which caused 1560 to slightly modify it's proposal, which then caused the process to start over.

Then came the construction permitting process, then the construction.

Then there was field testing of the signal. Then the FCC reviews the field-testing results, there's more time for prospective complaints, then, if everything passes muster, the station can go with its new transmitter.

"It was a $1.8-million build out," 1560 program director Chance McClain said regarding the new signal. "In this bad economy...I like to think of it that we infused a couple of millions dollars back into the economy, particularly in Katy. It's amazing. It's massive -- nine 200-foot towers....It's an enormous undertaking to go from a little bitty 100-watt nighttime [signal] in Bellaire" to what the station is about to have.

"We are literally waiting for the FCC," McClain said. "We've already passed [all the tests], we're just waiting for the stamp."

Without the stronger signal, 1560 wouldn't be getting Sporting New Radio for overnight. "We wanted SNR from the very beginning," McClain said. "Eighteen months later, [SNR says] hey, maybe they do know what they're doing. And they see the trends, everybody can see how things are trending and you want to get on a rising ship, I guess."

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Husson University’s Counseling and Human Relations graduate program, reFRESH Training Center, and Applied Metapsychology International have joined together to co-sponsor a four hour, continuing education seminar about post-traumatic stress and related disorders. The seminar, “Critical Issues in Trauma Resolution” will be held in three locations in Maine over a four-day period.

The first two seminar presentations will take place on Monday, April 7, at the Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business on the campus of Husson University in Bangor, Maine. The next presentation of this seminar, co-sponsored by the Counseling and Human Relations program at Husson University, will take place in Farmington on April 8. Husson’s Southern Maine Campus in Westbrook will host the final two presentations of this seminar on Wednesday, April 9.

“In today’s society, people who go through traumatic experiences often face significant challenges to their well-being and mental health. This exceptional learning opportunity includes real-client videos of trauma resolution sessions,” said Deborah Drew, Ed. D., Director of the Counseling and Human Relations Program at Husson University.

“After participating in one of these seminars, mental health practitioners will have a better understanding and appreciation of the challenges associated with PTSD and related illnesses. In addition, it’s a great opportunity for licensed mental health professionals to earn four continuing education credits,” said Drew.

Dr. Robert Moore, CTS, BCETS, an Associate Fellow and Training Supervisor with the Albert Ellis Institute is the program presenter. He has more than 30 years of experience as a corporate and family crisis consultant and is certified in traumatic stress.

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The Do's of ``Individualizing`` your Diet
  • DO — Keep a daily account of everything you eat for one week to ten days. In one column, list every bit of food, drink and medication that you take and at what time. In the second column, list your symptoms and the time at which you experience them. Very often you will see a correlation between what you have consumed and your symptoms. When you do, eliminate those foods or drinks that you notice are contributing to your behavior and note the difference. DO NOT STOP MEDICATION. If you believe that your medication may be contributing to your symptoms, contact your physician. A diet diary is your personal blueprint: a clear overall view of what you are eating, digesting and assimilating. It can be the first indicator that something is wrong and, perhaps, a very inexpensive way of correcting a very simple problem.
  • DO — Start eliminating the “biggies” — those foods, drinks and chemicals that cause the most problems: sugar, white flour, alcohol, caffeine and tobacco.
  • DO — Be extremely careful when and how you eliminate the offending substances. Only YOU, with the guidance of a health-care professional, can decide. Some patients choose to go at a steady pace. If you drink ten cups of coffee a day, gradually reduce consumption over a period of days or weeks. The same is true for food or tobacco. If you are heavily addicted to all of the aforementioned, particularly alcohol, then withdrawal should not be undertaken unless you are under the care of a physician.
  • DO – Replace offending foods immediately with good, wholesome, nutritious food and snacks as close to their natural state as possible. Lean meats, poultry (without the skin), whole grains, vegetables and allowable fruits are recommended. We want to prevent deprivation from setting in, especially the “poor me, I have nothing to eat” attitude. There is plenty to eat.
  • DO – Eat six small meals a day or three meals with snack in between. Remember not to overeat.
  • DO – Be prepared to keep your blood sugar stabilized at all times, whether at home, office, school or traveling. At home, you should always have allowable foods ready in the refrigerator or cupboards. Always keep snacks in your car or where you work.
  • DO – Watch your fruit consumption. If you are in the early or severe stages of hypoglycemia, you may not be able to eat any fruit. Some patients can eat just a small amount. Your diet diary will help guide you. Avoid dried fruits completely.
  • DO – Be careful of the amount of “natural” foods or drinks you consume. Even though juices are natural, they contain high amounts of sugar. Whether or not the sugar you consume is “natural,” your body doesn’t know the difference. Sugar is sugar is sugar…and your body will react to an excess of it.
  • DO – Be aware of the fact that some medications contain caffeine. If you’re having reactions to the following medications, bring this matter to the attention of your physician: Anacin, APC, Caffergot, Coricidin, Excedrin Fiorinal, Four-Way Cold Tablets and Darvon Compound, etc.
  • DO — Start a library of cookbooks. They don’t necessarily have to be for hypoglycemics. Many good books with no or low sugar recipes are available.
The Don'ts of ``Individualizing`` your Diet
  • DON’T — Panic when you first hear about all the foods that you must eliminate from your diet. Keep repeating all the foods that you CAN eat — there are plenty.
  • DON’T — Forget that being PREPARED with meals and snacks is the key to a successful hypoglycemia diet and a healthier you.
  • DON’T — Skip breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day for a hypoglycemic.
  • DON’T — Compare your results or progress with anyone else’s. Each body’s metabolism is different.
  • DON’T — Be obsessive about your diet. The CONSTANT focus on what you can and cannot eat will only instill more fear, stress and frustration.


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