Indian Medical equipment manufacturers showcase their products in MEDICALL 2008

A three-day medical equipment exhibition titled 'MEDICALL 2008' at Chennai was inaugurated by Tamilnadu State Health Minister Mr M R K Paneerselvam on 1st August 2008. Around 200 exhibitors have displayed their products. Dr S Manivannan, CEO, Medicall has been organising this for the past three years with the intention of bringing together all the Indian medical equipment manufacturers and the medical professionals under one roof. This exhibition is also integrated with seminars on different themes to update the medical professonals with the latest developments in the health care industry. This is the largest such exhibition in India.

Presently, it is estimated that around 65 to 70 percent of the medical equipments are imported from various countries. Medical equipment industry is growing at 15% annually from the 10,000 crores at 2006 level to 22,000 crores in 2012. As the Minister said during the inauguration, Indian medical equipments are highly cost effective and qualitative.

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Exclusive interview with Mr Colin Farrington, Director General, CIPR, London

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), London is one of the oldest Institutions in the PR field. They are celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year. To coincide with their 60th Anniversary, they are hosting '5th World PR Conference' at London during June 2008.

March 2008 issue of PR-e-Sense focusses on CIPR. Mr Colin Farrington, Director General of CIPR is the Guest Editor of this ezine. We carry an exclusive Podcast interview also with Mr Colin.

March issue of ezine may be downloaded from this link (350 k in pdf file)
http://www.primepointfoundation.org/presense/presense0308.pdf

PodUniversal - Edition 30

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ABCI celebrates Golden Jubilee

Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI) is the first organisation in India to be set up for professional communicators established in the year 1957. Their Golden Jubilee coinced with the 47th Annual Awards Nite held on 11th Jan 2008 at Mumbai. ABCI's Awards are considered as "Oscars of Business Communication". PodUniversal brings out two special podcast features on ABCI.

These podcasts are part of the lead stories published in Jan 2008 issue Corporate ezine PR-e-Sense, published by Prime Point Foundation. All the back issues of PR-e-Sense can be downloaded from http://www.corportezine.in/.

Jan 2008 issue of PR-e-Sense may be downloaded from the following link (280 k in pdf)
http://www.primepointfoundation.org/presense/presense0108.pdf

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PodUniversal Edition 26 - ABCI - Specail feature - Part I

In this podcast, we have brought out exclusive interviews with Mr Yogesh Joshi (President of ABCI), Ms K Bhavani (Director of Communication of Singapore Govt and Global Communicator Award winner from ABCI) and Mr G P C Nayar (Chairman SCMS Group of Educational Institutions and Life Time Achievement Award winner from ABCI)

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PodUniversal Edition 27 - ABCI - Specail feature - Part II

In this podcast, we have brought out an exclusive interview with Mr K S Neelakantan, a doyen in the PR and Communication industry. He has received many awards, including that of 'Life Time Achievement Award' from ABCI

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Right to Information Act

PodUniversal - Edition 24

Mr A K Venkatasubramanian IAS (Retd), Former Secretary to Govt. India, in an exclusive podcast interview talks about the various aspects of Right to Information Act. He also speaks about the various benefits the general public can derive by extensive and intelligent use of this RTI Act.

Mr Venkatasubramanian is a well known Citizien Activist. He runs more than 200 Citizen centres in Tamilnadu.

This interview is part of the lead story of December 07 issue of Corporate ezine PR-e-Sense. The December 07 isue of PR-e-Sense may be downloaded from the following link (248 k in pdf format)

http://www.primepointfoundation.org/presense/presense1207.pdf
All the earlier issues of ezine may be downloaded from
http://www.corporatezine.in

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Corporate arrogance and human insensitivity

PodUniversal - Edition 23

In an exclusive podcast interview, Mr T S Krishna Murthy, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India speaks about the various corporate arrogances and human insensitive activities practised by Corporate executives. He also suggests various measures to improve the human aspect in the day to day functioning of the Corporates.

This podcast interview is part of the lead story of Corporate ezine PR-e-Sense November 2007 issue, published by Prime Point Foundation. (Download 224 k in pdf format)

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Violence to Non-Violence : Story of an extremist turned social worker

Edition 21 and 22 - PodUniversal - An Unsung Hero

From 2007 onwards, United Nations has declared that Mahatma Gandhi's birthday i.e. 2nd October every year will be observed as "International Non violence Day" globally. Mahatma Gandhi was leading the freedom movement few decades back against the mighty British Empire and succeeded in his mission. In these days, when violence, extremism, terrorism are on the increase, the concept of 'Non Violence" assumes greater significance. Violence has no place in the development of the society.

To mark this occasion, we present to you a real time case study of Mr Periaswamy of Tamilnadu. Mr Periaswamy right from his boyhood, got engaged himself in extremism. He was arrested and sentenced to death by the Court. He was relieved by the High Court later. During his five years of imprisonment, Mr Periaswamy realised that 'violence' had no place in the development of dalits and downtrodden. A totally changed person, Mr Periaswamy, has now organised 63 night schools in 63 hamlets in two districts and started providing education to dalit and downtrodden children. (see pic. on right)

Besides, he is also conducting tailoring sessions to benefit the young ladies and girls in these localities. (see pic. on left)

Mr Periaswamy may be contacted at nandanartrust@gmail.com

His silent revolution is now benefitting nearly 4000 children of his locality. In an exclusive interview with K. Srinivasan, Editor of PodUniversal, he explains in detail about his transformation.

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A bird's eye view of India's 123 agreement with United States

Edition 19 - PodUniversal - 123 Agreement

Indian Government's 123 agreement with United States has generated a heated debate in India amongst politicians, media and general public. Many people are not aware of the background and the implications of the agreement.

In an exclusive podcast interview, Mr T S R Subramanian, Former Cabinet Secretary to Indian Government speaks about this agreement and the various issues involved.

Mr Subramanian held the highest position in Indian Government amongst the Administrative Service Officers. He has played a greater role in the economic liberalisation, infrastructure reforms like Telecom, Power, Surface Transport, etc.

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India 60 - Second part of interview with Dr Abdul Kalam

Edition 17- Exclusive interview with Dr Abdul Kalam - Part Two

On 15th Agusut 2007, we released the first part of the exclusive interview with Dr Abdul Kalam, former Indian President. We are happy to release the second part of the interview .

In this second part, Dr Kalam gives his Independence Day message to children. Though, it is meant for children, it is more applicable to school and college going students.

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Nation salutes Indian President Dr Abdul Kalam

PodUniversal Edition 15 - July 2007


After a glorious five years of tenure as President of India, Dr Abdul Kalam hands over charge to the new President and leaves Rashtrapathi Bhavan on 25th July 2007. During his tenure as President of India, he proved himself as "People's President" and he made the President's Palace (Rashtrapathi Bhavan) as "People's Bhavan". He was not worried about the protocol and ceremonial positions. He was meeting thousands of children and common man.

In an exclusive chat with me on the eve of Dr Kalam's retirement from Office, Prof. Y S Rajan, co-author of the book India 2020 with Dr Kalam and his close associate speaks about the achievements of Dr Kalam during his tenure. He also speaks about the future plans of Dr Kalam. (This conversation was recorded over phone). Please listen to the conversation.

A perspective on education in United States - Few tips to aspiring students

PodUniversal Edition 14 - July 2007

During the last week of June 2007, Prime Point Foundation and Stenographers' Guild jointly organised an interaction session at Chennai for students with Prof. Sreenath Sreenivasan, Dean of Students, Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism, USA.

During this interaction session, Prof. Sreenath Sreenivasan explained the various levels of education in USA, eligibility conditions, Admission procedures, cost aspects, future prospects and common mistakes committed by the students during application stage, etc. He has also provided various useful weblinks which may be of help to the students. Extract of his discussion is reproduced in this podshow for the benefit of global students.

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Corporate Podcast - An exciting branding and marketing communication tool

PodUniversal Edition 13

Corporate Podcasts are emerging as exciting and revolutionary alternate medium and is sweeping across the globe. Many of the Corporates in US, UK and other European countries have started using podcasts for promoting their brand image and positioning their pdocuts and services.

In the developing countries like India, there is lack of awareness amongst the corporates on this new medium. Public Relations Agencies and Advertisement Agencies need to relook into their strategies and effectively use 'Corporate Podcasts' for their clients. Corporate Podcasts will function as 'formidable ally' to the other channels.

June 2007 issue of Corporate ezine PR-e-Sense deals with the theme 'Corporate Podcast'. Mr Sunil Nair (CEO, Nautanki TV), Mr Syed Nazir Razik (Technocrat) and Ms Chinmayee (a well known Radio and Television Jockey and film playback singer) have given their views on Podcasts. This ezine is also integrated with a podcast in audio form.

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Managing your stress in office environment - 3 simple steps

PodUniversal Edition 11 and 12 June 07

During the second week of June 07, PodUniversal conducted an online quick survey to study the level of stress amongst the people and the reasons, they feel. Based on the survey, we conducted two exclusive podcast interviews with Mr D V Sridhar (Founder Director, Yogaraksanam), an eminent Yoga therapy expert and Ms Sangeetha Madhu, an eminent Counsellor and Clinical Psychologist (both based at Chennai). Mr Sridhar gives three simple steps to relieve the stress in the office environment. Ms Sangeetha Madhu explains the reasons for stress with some case studies and gives solutions to cope with the stress.

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Greenpeace to internationalise Setu issue (Gulf of Mannar)

PodUniversal - Edition 10 - June 07

Greenpeace, an International organisation for environment protection will internationalise the Sethu Canal project issue. In an exclusive and fist podcast interview, Mr Sanjiv Gopal, Oceans Campaign Manager, Greenpeace India says that Sethu Samudram Canal project will not be viable and would damage the ecology. He also says that Greenpeace would internationalise the issue, if it is required. They would also take up with UNESCO for declaring the site as 'World heritage'. Please listen to the full interview. (14 m 50 s)

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Corporate Misconceptions and Idiosyncrasies

Many corporates have wrong perceptions about the Public Relations, communication and Media relations concept. Many of the CEOs and top management officials assume to possess more knowledge in these areas. This Podcast lists out some of the popular misconceptions and tries to provide correct information. This podcast is part of the Corporate ezine PR-e-Sense May 2007 issue.

Click here to download the May 07 issue of ezine (pdf format 212 k)

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A world heritage Adam's bridge (Ramar sethu) under destruction - Tamil Podcast

Last week, we had released a visual podcast furnishing the scientific and historic evidences on Adam's bridge (Ramar Sethu or Ramar bridge) at Rameswaram, connecting India and Srilanka. The podcast had received tremendous response and we had received lot of requests for versions in other Indian languages. Today, we are releasing the Tamil version of the earlier podcast.

Adam's bridge, also known as Ramar bridge or Ramar Sethu, a historic monument is being destroyed by Indian Government, against all protests from religious groups, environmentalists, ecologists, geologists, Tsunami experts and other eminent persons, as part of Sethu Samudram Canal project (SSCP). The Government has officially declared in the Parliament that there was no evidence for such bridge.

In this podcast, Dr S Kalyanaraman, an eminent and internationally renowned researcher on Indian heritages furnishes historic and scientific evidences for the bridge. He also warns the risks involved in breaking open the Ramar bridge, when the next Tsunami occurs.

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Adam's bridge (also known as Ramar bridge), an ancient Indian heritage is under destruction against all protests

PodUniversal - Edition 8 - May 2007

Adam's bridge, also popularly known as "Ramar bridge" believed to have been constructed by Lord Rama with the support of Lord Hanuman at Rameswarm is under destruction hurriedly, against all protests. The Indian Government argues that there is no documentary evidence to prove the heritage.

In this podShow, Dr S Kalyanaraman, an eminent researcher produces all documentary evidences for the existence of man made bridge. He also warns that if the bridge is destroyed, it would cause damage to ecology and also provide a greater risk to western India, if next Tsunami occurs.

This podcast is produced by Prime Point Foundation. Please keep visiting www.poduniversal.com and send your comments to poduniversal@gmail.com

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PodMagazine Edition 7 - PR bodies in India - An introspection

In this edition, we bring the views of few eminent people on the various functional aspects of PR bodies in India.

Ms Bhavani, President, Institute of PR, Singapore talks about the 'Youth PR Council' formed at Singapore. Dr C V N Reddi (Editor, PR Voice, Hyderabad), Mr C J Singh (Mg. Director, Core PR, Chandigarh) and Mr Yogesh Joshi (President, Associaiton of Business Communicators of India, Mumbai) also share their views.

This podcast is part of the Corporate e-zine PR-e-Sense April 2007 issue.

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PodMagazine edition 6 - Corporate excellence through social media

Global Forum for Public Relations (GFPR), Hyderabad celebrated the first Foundation Day and National PR Day on 21st April 2007. K. Srinivasan, Chairman, Prime Point Foundation, Chennai was honoured with 'Golden Triangle Award' for pioneering in online Public Relations and Social media. 'Golden traiangle' represent professionalism, values and ethics.

GFPR will be giving one Award every year from this year to one PR professional.

[In the picture, Bro. Karunaji, President, GFPR is giving the award to K. Srinivasan. Dr C V Narasimha Reddy, (Editor, PR Voice), Mr Chandrasekhar Reddy, (Press Secretary to Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh) and Sr. B K Sarala (Secretary, GFPR) look on]

K. Srinivasan made a presentation on "Corporate excellence through social media". Please listen to the presentation in the following podcast: (13 mintues)

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PodMagazine Edition 5 - PR Education in India

March 2007 edition of PR-e-Sense carries the theme "PR education in India". This edition gives the various aspects of PR education in India, Instituions offering PR education, expert views, etc.

Prof. Sreenath Sreenivasan (Dean of students, Columbia School of Journalism), Prof. U K Chaudhury (Director, Symbiosis Institute of Mass communication), Prof. R Radhakrishnan (Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Coimbatore), Ms Sulosana Karthigesu (Managing Director, PR Academy, Singapore) and Mr S Narendra (Former Information advisor to Prime Ministers of India) have shared their views in the podcast also

Please download the March 2007 issue in pdf format (194 k)

Institutions offering PR education in India

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Podcast

This issue of PR-e-Sense is also integrated with a PodMagazine (Edition 5). This podMagazine carries interviews with eminent persons listed above.

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Wiki for Corporates - An exclusive interview with Mr Jimmy Wales, Founder, Wikipedia

In an exclusive podcast interview for the 4th edition of PodUniversal, India's first PodMagazine, Mr Jimmy Wales, Founder, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Foundation explains the importance of wikis for Corporates.

On 25th February, India's first Unconference titled 'WikiCamp' was held at Tidel Park, Chennai. Mr Jimmy Wales also participated.

Corporate ezine PR-e-Sense February 07 issue carries the theme "Power of Wiki" based on the 'WikiCamp'.The above Podcast interview is integrated with the ezine, published by Prime Point Foundation.

Feb 07 issue of ezine PR-e-Sense covering WikiCamp and other related features may be downloaded from the Foundation site.

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