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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PodMagazine 3 - Mysterious happenings at Sethu (Ramar) bridge at Rameswaram

Adams Bridge (popularly known as Sethu bridge or Ramar bridge) at Rameswaram, Southern tip of India is believed to have been constructed by Lord Ram and Hanuman to go to Srilanka to rescue Sita during Ramayana days. Scientists have also confirmed the existence of a bridge and matching of the bridge to the Ramayana days (see picture on left taken by NASA through satellite)

As part of Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project (SSCP), Indian Government initiated the process for cutting open the ancient Ramar Bridge. Mysteriously all the costly equipments like cutters, dredgers, spuds, cranes including ships got damaged and fell into the sea.

Generally, Hindus believe that this bridge is being safeguarded by Hanuman and any attempt to damage the bridge would be failure. Inspite of the public sentiments and heritage value of the bridge (as defined by UNESCO), Indian Government wants to go ahead with the dredging of this ancient bridge. According to media reports that the Dredging Corporation of India Limited which has undertaken the project has suffered huge loss and many senior officials have also submitted their resignation.

An advocate Mr Kuppu Ram from Ramanathapuram has filed a case in a court seeking injunction against damaging the ancient bridge.

We are bringing out a special 'news feature' on this 'mysterious events' covering the public sentiments.

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PodMagazine Edition 2 - Indian President Dr Abdul Kalam speaks on 'quality in education'

Prime Point Foundation proudly announces the release of the second edition of PodUniversal, India's first Pod Magazine. We are greatly honoured to bring out the full version of the inspiring speech delivered by Indian President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam recently on the National Youth Day.

Dr Kalam launched the e-learning collaborative portal by CII-Shiksha India at Delhi on 12th Jan 07. He emphasised the need for our educational system to make the youth 'more employment generators', rather than 'employement seekers'.

He is also talking about the role of teachers in developing vision amongst the youth. Prof. Y S Rajan, Principal Advisor to CII and one of the architects of CII- Shiksha India gives a brief introduction about this unique project, which helps the Schools free of cost.

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PodUniversal - India's first Pod-Magazine : Edition 1 (Jan 07)

Prime Point Foundation announces the launch of India's first Pod-Magazine 'PodUniversal'. The first edition (Edition 1) contains an Editorial and three features of common interest in podcast format, as follows :

1. Editorial in Editor's voice;
2. Feature on PSLV-C7 launch by India - excerpts form interview;
3. Computer Vision Syndrome - Protecting your eyes - simple tips - excerpts from an interview; and
4. How to become Television anchor and actor - excerpts from an interview

Please click 'play to listen to the 'Pod-Magazine' - 'Pod-jockey' for this Edition is Ms Veena Vinod. (12 m) . (Streaming audio works in broadband comfortably. If you find any difficulty in streaming, kindly download the audio in mp3 file to your desktop and listen through any mp3 player)




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1. Launch of PSLV-C7 rocket - Interview with Prof. Y S Rajan
2. Protecting your eyes from computer vision syndrome - Interview with Dr Rajini Kantha
3. How to become TV anchor and actor - Interview with Ms Prithi Raj

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Do you want to become Television anchor and artist? - Few tips

How to become Television anchor and actor? This question in the minds of many aspiring persons is answered in this podcast.

Ms Prithi Raj, a well known Television anchor and artist of South India in an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan gives few tips.

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How to protect eyes of computer users? - simple techniques

Many of the computer users world over suffer from various eye problems, which is known as "Computer vision syndrome". Dry eyes, itching, irritation and watery sensation are few symptoms of this syndrome. It happens due to the prolonged usage and exposure to computers, altered lifestyle and the change in work environment.

Dr (Mrs) N Rajini Kantha, Medical Director, R K Eye Centre, Chennai in an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan of PodUniversal speaks about the various eye problems due to computer usage and also gives tips to mange them.

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Managing crisis - Strategies

How crisis gets developed in an organisation internally and externally? How people react during crisis? How to manage communication during crisis?

In an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan, Mr T S Raghavan, former Chairman of Indian Bank speaks about the various aspects of crisis management. Mr Raghavan took charge of Indian Bank, one of the leading Banks of India, when the Bank was facing deep financial and internal crisis. During his tenure, he managed successfully and brought the Bank to its glory. After a long time, the Bank showed gross profit, during his tenure. He is considered as one of the 'Crisis Managers' of India.

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Team building and leadership - First step for career growth

Anyone aspiring for career growth should develop team building and leadership skills. Good leaders are always good team players.

Mr T S Raghavan, Former Chairman of Indian Bank, one of the leading banks in India in an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan, speaks about the relevance of team building and leadership styles. He also cites and quotes the instances where Sri Rama exhibits 'leadership styles' in Indian epic 'Ramayana'.

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How to manage "Employee communication"? - Examples

"Employee communication" has become a challenge to the Corporates. The role of CEO is not only to manage the business, but also to manage the 'human resources' and to motivate them to deliver their best.

Mr T S Raghavan, former Chairman of Indian Bank, India's one of the leading Banks, in an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan speaks about the various aspects of "Internal Communication" and also quotes examples from Indian epic Ramayana.

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Counselling for stress and anxiety

Presently many youngsters are stressed due to anxiety and work pressure. Besides causing health problem, this stress and anxiety lead to strained relationship in the family.

In the absence of proper counsellings by elders or by trained professionals, these youngsters are not able to lead a happy life.

Mr K. Adhivarahan, a Senior Counsellor in an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan, gives more details. Please click 'play' to listen to streaming audio.

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How to relieve stress? - Some simple breathing techniques

Presently, many people, particularly youngsters, are suffering from stress, due to various reasons. Stress leads to lot of health problems, combined with bad attitude.

In this podcast interview with K. Srinivasan, Mr D V Sridhar, an eminent Yoga Expert and Founder Director of YogaRaksan talks about the various aspects of stress and related health problems.

He also gives few simple breathing techniques to relieve stress in office environment. Please click 'play' to listen to streaming audio. (9 m 59s)

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Skills and attitudes needed for success in the career

What are the skills and attitudes needed for success in the career at different levels viz. entry, middle and top level.

Mr K Pandiyarajan, Founder and Chairman, MaFoi Consultants, India's No 1 HR Consultants, in an exclusive podcast with K. Srinivasan speaks about the various skills needed for success in the career. He also shares some simple tips.

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