WASHINGTON, DC: A new World Bank report on HIV-AIDS prevalence and prevention could set the alarm bells ringing in India. The report, released at the 16th International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Canada, on Monday says that even though India has made considerable progress in slowing the spread of AIDS, it still has between 55 lakh and 60 lakh HIV-positive individuals accounting for nearly 60 per cent of Asia’s 1 crore infected. It also classifies the prevalence of AIDS in India as a “severe epidemic”.
The report says that, in fact, just eight states — Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Karnataka and Manipur — account for 70 per cent of all of India’s HIV cases. One of the prime reasons for the rapid spread of HIV infections is homosexuality, according to the authors of the report. Drug usage by injections and prostitution are the other main reasons for India’s high HIV prevalence, the report said.
Julian Schweitzer, director at the World Bank’s South Asian Region’s Human Development Division said, “Very little of India’s national resources are being directed to high-risk groups such as men having sex with men, drug users and female commercial sex workers.”
Co-author and epidemiologist Dr David Wilson said, “We can avert further spread of the epidemic by protecting high-risk, vulnerable groups.” He commended India for stabilising the spread of the disease, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, saying, “Some of the work initiated in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra 15 years ago is bearing fruit. There is also an affidavit filed in one of India’s High Courts to legalise homosexuality. Once that happens, we will be able to focus our energies on this often ignored, yet high-risk group.”
Sujatha Rao, director general of the New Delhi-based National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), agreed. “The main three high-risk groups — homosexuals, drug users and commercial sex workers — are outlawed in India,” she said. “Therefore, the legal impediments are severe. We need to come upfront on these.” She added that homosexuality is a crime according to Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, and gay men are often the subject of police brutality which prevents some of the HIV-positive individuals to report the infection. “We also need to work on increasing the capacity of our NGOs on this front.”
Part of the capacity issue is money. While the World Bank has lent $380 million to India’s AIDS initiatives, the US-based Gates Foundation, led by Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is looking for the right AIDS projects in India to donate part of its $3 billion endowment it has to spend this year alone according to US law.
Wilson said that the report, while making people aware of the scale of the epidemic, also suggests that a great amount of progress has been made to reduce its spread. “We have localised epidemics, not generalised ones,” he said. “The good news is that we are facing a preventable epidemic.”
Sachin Kalbag, DNAINDIA.COM, Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
213 million Indians will be unemployed by 2020
NEW DELHI (IANS) August 16,2006
A national report on the employment situation in India has warned that nearly 30 percent of the country’s 716 million-strong workforce will be without jobs by 2020.
The report prepared by the recruitment agency TeamLease Services said that the shortage of employment in India can trigger many social security problems as the bulk of the unemployed - 85 to 90 per cent - will be in the age group of 15-29.
The study titled India Labour Report presents the shortage of jobs as the flip side to the much-touted young workforce in the country. It said 213 million Indian without jobs would be a huge task for the government to manage.
It said the quality of those employed in the future is not very encouraging as only 88 million will be graduates, while another 76 million will have passed their senior secondary level.
The bulging population and the expanding workforce will require about 15 million new jobs every year, against the 10 million new jobs being projected by the government.
The scarcity of job opportunities in the organised sector is likely to create a major shift towards the unorganised sector, which is already expanding and absorbing additional workforce.
Of India's 402 million-strong workforce, only about 7 per cent is in the organised sector.
The unorganised sector is absorbing more labour and has improved upon its '80s pace of 29.62 per cent growth to 30.29 per cent in the '90s.
The organised sector, which is under the purview of labour laws, remains more rigid than the unorganised sector, which remains outside the reach of most labour laws.
The report estimates the annual financial "damage" to the exchequer due to the unorganised sector's leakages in terms of tax revenues at 32 per cent of the total manufacturing sector GDP at Rs 162,000 crore (Rs 1620 billion).
"Unfortunately, labour legislation has been hijacked by a small minority of organised labour," says Manish Sabharwal, chairman, TeamLease Services. The report lays stress on reducing unnecessary state intervention and over-legislation in the field of labour.
A national report on the employment situation in India has warned that nearly 30 percent of the country’s 716 million-strong workforce will be without jobs by 2020.
The report prepared by the recruitment agency TeamLease Services said that the shortage of employment in India can trigger many social security problems as the bulk of the unemployed - 85 to 90 per cent - will be in the age group of 15-29.
The study titled India Labour Report presents the shortage of jobs as the flip side to the much-touted young workforce in the country. It said 213 million Indian without jobs would be a huge task for the government to manage.
It said the quality of those employed in the future is not very encouraging as only 88 million will be graduates, while another 76 million will have passed their senior secondary level.
The bulging population and the expanding workforce will require about 15 million new jobs every year, against the 10 million new jobs being projected by the government.
The scarcity of job opportunities in the organised sector is likely to create a major shift towards the unorganised sector, which is already expanding and absorbing additional workforce.
Of India's 402 million-strong workforce, only about 7 per cent is in the organised sector.
The unorganised sector is absorbing more labour and has improved upon its '80s pace of 29.62 per cent growth to 30.29 per cent in the '90s.
The organised sector, which is under the purview of labour laws, remains more rigid than the unorganised sector, which remains outside the reach of most labour laws.
The report estimates the annual financial "damage" to the exchequer due to the unorganised sector's leakages in terms of tax revenues at 32 per cent of the total manufacturing sector GDP at Rs 162,000 crore (Rs 1620 billion).
"Unfortunately, labour legislation has been hijacked by a small minority of organised labour," says Manish Sabharwal, chairman, TeamLease Services. The report lays stress on reducing unnecessary state intervention and over-legislation in the field of labour.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Czech Passport
Czech Republic is full member of European Union, what makes it the most attractive and legal cost-effective way to become a EU citizen. This will service is offered for around 2.5 Lakh Indian Rupees. (400Euros)
World Bank Report lists Czech Republic in Upper middle Income Group with a GNI per capita (US$) 10,710. India is under Low income Group with US$ 720.
Short terms (business visa and Residence Permit within 1.5 months upon acceptance of the authorities), cost-effectiveness make this country the most accessible way to immigrate to European Union.
Major advantages of this country are:
* Visa free travel throughout the EU
* Easy visa opening to USA, Canada, other developed countries
* Life in civilized, highly-developed society
* Variety of jobs, high salaries
* Possibility to get loans, credits for business development
* Further obtaining EU citizenship, social protection
* Stable and highly developed country.
What is the difference between Czech immigration and immigration to other countries?
* Terms
You can go to Czech Republic on the nearest airplane or train and never come back to your host country. During the whole process of processing you can stay in Czech. While staying, we will help you to find a job, rent/buy an apartment, start learning Czech language.
This is a positive advantage of Czech immigration between Canadian, Australian and others, where preparations take more than a year.
* Price
Czech immigration is the most cost-effective procedure in comparison with other European and American countries, where your expenses will be more than USD 25,000 + tickets (compare: Czech citizenship process costs only EUR 6,000 + tickets, discounts for families and couples).
* Reliability
Huge amount of precedents of refusal of the Canadian and Australian authorities is known to potential immigrants. Thus this refusal can be received in a year from the moment of submission of documents when you have already spent fair quantity of money. For more than six years of our work there was not a single refusal from the Czech party.
* Absence of system points
When going through immigration to Canada or Australia, it is necessary for you to type the certain amount of points (your age, a speciality, formation, knowledge of language, the experience, etc. is estimated). At Czech immigration and citizenship process there is no such system at all.
* Geographical position
Czech Republic favourably differs the geographical position from America and Australia. It is located in the centre of Europe and you should not cross ocean, to reach other European countries.
* EU member
Czech Republic is full member of the European Union. Being a Czech Resident, you can cross borders of other EU states without visas, leave and work in any country which is a member of the European Union. Similar possibilities start from EUR 30,000 in other EU countries.
* High level of life
Czech Republic provides high level of life for its citizens, low prices for food and clothes, promptly developing market economy and a precise rate on reforms. Czech Republic has the lowest unemployment in Europe. Compare: 3% - in Prague, 10% - in Warsaw, 26% - in Saint Petersburg. Free-of-charge medicine and formation, steadily developing industry, strong currency, extremely cheap real estate – all this makes Czech Republic very attractive country for many people.
* Visa free and easy visa access to many countries
Easy reception of visas in the third countries. Being a Czech Resident, you can receive visas in other countries in their embassies in Prague without any problem. Procedure of reception of visas is simple simple in comparison with other countries.
* Job opportunities
Once you become a Resident – you will be able to find a suitable job in Czech and earn good money. Job opportunities in Czech are among one of the best in Europe (free living, free medicine, etc).
To start the process of obtaining Czech citizenship, each applicant has to present the following:
* Passport copy
* Birth certificate copy
Citizenship program fees:
* 1 applicant – EUR 4,000 (registered as the founder of the Czech company)
* 2-5 applicants - EUR 3,000 (per one adult)
* 6 or more – EUR 2,700 (per one adult).
Services included in the fees: registering as the co-founder of the Czech company in the Czech Trading Register (founder - if one applicant), business visa VC-65, Residence Permit, legal assistance until the citizenship status is granted.
Additional services: we provide wide range of additional services for our customers, such as legal services, car rent, incorporation, assistance in obtaining credits, etc.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Visit World Bank Report on Doing business in Czech Republic
World Bank Report lists Czech Republic in Upper middle Income Group with a GNI per capita (US$) 10,710. India is under Low income Group with US$ 720.
Major advantages of this country are:
* Visa free travel throughout the EU
* Easy visa opening to USA, Canada, other developed countries
* Life in civilized, highly-developed society
* Variety of jobs, high salaries
* Possibility to get loans, credits for business development
* Further obtaining EU citizenship, social protection
* Stable and highly developed country.
What is the difference between Czech immigration and immigration to other countries?
* Terms
You can go to Czech Republic on the nearest airplane or train and never come back to your host country. During the whole process of processing you can stay in Czech. While staying, we will help you to find a job, rent/buy an apartment, start learning Czech language.
This is a positive advantage of Czech immigration between Canadian, Australian and others, where preparations take more than a year.
* Price
Czech immigration is the most cost-effective procedure in comparison with other European and American countries, where your expenses will be more than USD 25,000 + tickets (compare: Czech citizenship process costs only EUR 6,000 + tickets, discounts for families and couples).
* Reliability
Huge amount of precedents of refusal of the Canadian and Australian authorities is known to potential immigrants. Thus this refusal can be received in a year from the moment of submission of documents when you have already spent fair quantity of money. For more than six years of our work there was not a single refusal from the Czech party.
* Absence of system points
When going through immigration to Canada or Australia, it is necessary for you to type the certain amount of points (your age, a speciality, formation, knowledge of language, the experience, etc. is estimated). At Czech immigration and citizenship process there is no such system at all.
* Geographical position
Czech Republic favourably differs the geographical position from America and Australia. It is located in the centre of Europe and you should not cross ocean, to reach other European countries.
* EU member
Czech Republic is full member of the European Union. Being a Czech Resident, you can cross borders of other EU states without visas, leave and work in any country which is a member of the European Union. Similar possibilities start from EUR 30,000 in other EU countries.
* High level of life
Czech Republic provides high level of life for its citizens, low prices for food and clothes, promptly developing market economy and a precise rate on reforms. Czech Republic has the lowest unemployment in Europe. Compare: 3% - in Prague, 10% - in Warsaw, 26% - in Saint Petersburg. Free-of-charge medicine and formation, steadily developing industry, strong currency, extremely cheap real estate – all this makes Czech Republic very attractive country for many people.
* Visa free and easy visa access to many countries
Easy reception of visas in the third countries. Being a Czech Resident, you can receive visas in other countries in their embassies in Prague without any problem. Procedure of reception of visas is simple simple in comparison with other countries.
* Job opportunities
Once you become a Resident – you will be able to find a suitable job in Czech and earn good money. Job opportunities in Czech are among one of the best in Europe (free living, free medicine, etc).
To start the process of obtaining Czech citizenship, each applicant has to present the following:
* Passport copy
* Birth certificate copy
Citizenship program fees:
* 1 applicant – EUR 4,000 (registered as the founder of the Czech company)
* 2-5 applicants - EUR 3,000 (per one adult)
* 6 or more – EUR 2,700 (per one adult).
Services included in the fees: registering as the co-founder of the Czech company in the Czech Trading Register (founder - if one applicant), business visa VC-65, Residence Permit, legal assistance until the citizenship status is granted.
Additional services: we provide wide range of additional services for our customers, such as legal services, car rent, incorporation, assistance in obtaining credits, etc.
* To acquire a Czech citizenship, you have to live in Czech Republic for 5 Years.
Emma Jakobson
KLP Trade Company.
Varnsdorf, Postovni 1090
PSC: 40747
Czech Republic.
For more details, visit
www.europassport.org
www.eurostatus.org
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Visit World Bank Report on Doing business in Czech Republic
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Nicaragua and El Salvador Passports
Central America
Central America and Caribbean region have always been very attractive for citizenship aquisition: there are many legal ways (including fast citizenship aquisition) of applying for citizenship. Authorities of these countries are very favourable to new citizens, as their economy is itself quite poor and there is always a big amount for emigrants.
It is very easy to travel with Central American or Caribbean citizenship and passport: it allows visa-free travel to more than 120 countries, including Canada, USA, UK, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and all other EU member countries, Japan, China and most Asian countries, majority of African countries, Indonesia and others.
Nicaragua and El Salvador citizenship aquisition which has all above benefits and even easy and free naturalization in Spain (for Nicaragua passport holders). There are no taxes for worldwide income and no net wealth taxes in Nicaragua ad El Salvador.
Central America and Caribbean region have always been very attractive for citizenship aquisition: there are many legal ways (including fast citizenship aquisition) of applying for citizenship. Authorities of these countries are very favourable to new citizens, as their economy is itself quite poor and there is always a big amount for emigrants.
It is very easy to travel with Central American or Caribbean citizenship and passport: it allows visa-free travel to more than 120 countries, including Canada, USA, UK, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and all other EU member countries, Japan, China and most Asian countries, majority of African countries, Indonesia and others.
Nicaragua and El Salvador citizenship aquisition which has all above benefits and even easy and free naturalization in Spain (for Nicaragua passport holders). There are no taxes for worldwide income and no net wealth taxes in Nicaragua ad El Salvador.
Diplomatic Passports
Diplomatic Passport
Applying for active or honorary diplomatic position has always been an option for wealthy individuals ( It may cost an amount around 25 Lakh Indian Rupees)
Diplomatic passport has always been not only a demonstration of high prestige and "red carpet" treatment on all borders, customs, access and support of governmental circles, but also diplomatic immunity. According to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and Optional Protocols (done at Vienna, on 24 April 1963) and Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Optional Protocols (done at Vienna, on 18 April 1961) all consular positions (E.g. Consul, Honorary Consul) bear consular immunity and all diplomatic positions (E.g. Ambassador, Honorary Ambassador) bear diplomatic immunity. Although consular and diplomatic immunity differ (E.g. Ambassador has more immunities then Consul) in the recieving state and worldwide, immunity in more than 190 countries itself means much for business and social life.
Many agencies provide assistance in applying for this service for an approximate amount of US $50,000.
They will help you to have Active positions, Honorary positions, Organizational positions. Diplomatic position generally includes the following documents: Official Order of Mission, Certificate of Diplomatic Appointment, Exequatur, Diplomatic Identification Card, Diplomatic Passport, Letter of Diplomatic Mission, Car Sticker, Citizenship Certificate and Citizenship Passport (in active positions only). There are other specific documents which are included in certain missions.
Applying for active or honorary diplomatic position has always been an option for wealthy individuals ( It may cost an amount around 25 Lakh Indian Rupees)
Diplomatic passport has always been not only a demonstration of high prestige and "red carpet" treatment on all borders, customs, access and support of governmental circles, but also diplomatic immunity. According to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and Optional Protocols (done at Vienna, on 24 April 1963) and Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Optional Protocols (done at Vienna, on 18 April 1961) all consular positions (E.g. Consul, Honorary Consul) bear consular immunity and all diplomatic positions (E.g. Ambassador, Honorary Ambassador) bear diplomatic immunity. Although consular and diplomatic immunity differ (E.g. Ambassador has more immunities then Consul) in the recieving state and worldwide, immunity in more than 190 countries itself means much for business and social life.
Many agencies provide assistance in applying for this service for an approximate amount of US $50,000.
They will help you to have Active positions, Honorary positions, Organizational positions. Diplomatic position generally includes the following documents: Official Order of Mission, Certificate of Diplomatic Appointment, Exequatur, Diplomatic Identification Card, Diplomatic Passport, Letter of Diplomatic Mission, Car Sticker, Citizenship Certificate and Citizenship Passport (in active positions only). There are other specific documents which are included in certain missions.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Hindu Priests arrested for cannibalism
From: Agence France-Presse
From correspondents in Lucknow
April 10, 2006
TWO Hindu priests were arrested on charges of eating vital organs from the corpse of a child in the belief they would gain supernatural powers, Indian police said today.
"Our investigations revealed the pair exhumed the body on Friday and after lopping off its head they devoured its heart, liver and other soft organs, thinking the act would give them with immense powers," Jaunpur police chief Abhay Kumar Prasad said.
"We have also found the half-eaten headless corpse after interrogating these two men," Mr Prasad said.
Villagers alerted police yesterday after finding the head of an 18-month-old infant they had buried three days previously.
Brijvasi Mishra, aged 53, and his student Vishal Misra, 23, were caught in northern Uttar Pradesh state's Jaunpur district.
The priests follow an ancient Hindu cult which once permitted cannibalism and the use of human corpses in various rituals. It was first banned in the 18th century when India was a British colony.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18779041-1702,00.html?from=rss
From correspondents in Lucknow
April 10, 2006
TWO Hindu priests were arrested on charges of eating vital organs from the corpse of a child in the belief they would gain supernatural powers, Indian police said today.
"Our investigations revealed the pair exhumed the body on Friday and after lopping off its head they devoured its heart, liver and other soft organs, thinking the act would give them with immense powers," Jaunpur police chief Abhay Kumar Prasad said.
"We have also found the half-eaten headless corpse after interrogating these two men," Mr Prasad said.
Villagers alerted police yesterday after finding the head of an 18-month-old infant they had buried three days previously.
Brijvasi Mishra, aged 53, and his student Vishal Misra, 23, were caught in northern Uttar Pradesh state's Jaunpur district.
The priests follow an ancient Hindu cult which once permitted cannibalism and the use of human corpses in various rituals. It was first banned in the 18th century when India was a British colony.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18779041-1702,00.html?from=rss
Sunday, August 6, 2006
Bulgarian Passport
CITIZENSHIP IN BULGARIA
The Republic of Bulgaria is a country in Central Europe and will be a member of the European Union in January 2007. With the Bulgarian Passport you will be able to cross borders of other EU states without visa, easily obtain residence or work permit in any EU member country.
About the Country
Bulgaria provides high level of life for its citizens. Free medical service and education, growing economy, strong currency, extremely cheap real estate - all this makes Bulgaria a very attractive country of residence for many people.
In its existence, Bulgaria has privatized its economy, stabilized inflation and wage growth, halted the rising unemployment, strengthened its currency, relaxed the flow of capital, and modernized its taxation system.
Benefits of Bulgarian Passport
By acquiring a citizenship and passport in Bulgaria you automatically become an EU citizen and EU passport holder in January of 2007. Fast and simple application procedures, low cost, and a Visa-Free US travel make this eventual EU passport the best value for the money.
Some other benefits include:
Visa - free and easy visa access to many countries. Visa-free travel to the USA and all EU countries in February of 2007; easy visa obtainment to Canada and Australia . Being a Bulgarian citizen you can obtain visas to other countries without any problem.
Visa-Free Travel to USA. Bulgarian citizenship will provide visa free entry to the United States under Visa Waiver Program in February of 2007.
Excellent country for EU immigration. Clients who wish to live and work in an EU country legally in order to support their families back home can do so with a Bulgarian Passport.
Legalize stay in the UK. Some clients who wish to legally stay or come to the United Kingdom can do so more easily with a second passport from an EU country than with their current passport. EU citizens pay much lower fees for UK higher education and can legally work in the UK . A Bulgarian passport satisfies these requirements.
Many agencies offer this service for aound 22 Lakhs Indian Rupees (US $45,000)
The Republic of Bulgaria is a country in Central Europe and will be a member of the European Union in January 2007. With the Bulgarian Passport you will be able to cross borders of other EU states without visa, easily obtain residence or work permit in any EU member country.
About the Country
Bulgaria provides high level of life for its citizens. Free medical service and education, growing economy, strong currency, extremely cheap real estate - all this makes Bulgaria a very attractive country of residence for many people.
In its existence, Bulgaria has privatized its economy, stabilized inflation and wage growth, halted the rising unemployment, strengthened its currency, relaxed the flow of capital, and modernized its taxation system.
Benefits of Bulgarian Passport
By acquiring a citizenship and passport in Bulgaria you automatically become an EU citizen and EU passport holder in January of 2007. Fast and simple application procedures, low cost, and a Visa-Free US travel make this eventual EU passport the best value for the money.
Some other benefits include:
Visa - free and easy visa access to many countries. Visa-free travel to the USA and all EU countries in February of 2007; easy visa obtainment to Canada and Australia . Being a Bulgarian citizen you can obtain visas to other countries without any problem.
Visa-Free Travel to USA. Bulgarian citizenship will provide visa free entry to the United States under Visa Waiver Program in February of 2007.
Excellent country for EU immigration. Clients who wish to live and work in an EU country legally in order to support their families back home can do so with a Bulgarian Passport.
Legalize stay in the UK. Some clients who wish to legally stay or come to the United Kingdom can do so more easily with a second passport from an EU country than with their current passport. EU citizens pay much lower fees for UK higher education and can legally work in the UK . A Bulgarian passport satisfies these requirements.
Many agencies offer this service for aound 22 Lakhs Indian Rupees (US $45,000)
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