IITians in Canada observe day-long fast for Anna Hazare

Toronto: IITians in Canada went on a day-long fast here on Wednesday in support 

of Anna Hazare's crusade for a tougher Lokpal Bill to combat corruption in India.

Members of the IIT Alumni Canada (IITAC) observed fast in their corporate officesand working places.

"We didn't gather at one place in a demonstration. Dozens of us observed the fast in our offices in our individual way. In all, 56 IITians, their spouses and friends were involved in this gesture in support of Anna Hazare's crusade,'' Chander Dhawan, former president of IITAC, told the sources.

He said, "IITians are very happy that Hazare has begun a revolution in India. We are demonstrating our support to his efforts to eradicate corruption from India's public institutions. Though he has ended his fast, only a part of the problem has been addressed. Now we need to support Hazare to get the law enacted and implemented in its true spirit.''

Describing IITs as India's best brand, Dhawan said, "By fasting, we IITians in Canadawant to uphold leadership position we have taken on issues impacting India's public life. Arvind Kejriwal, who is involved with Anna Hazare's campaign, is a proud IITian who played a crucial role in ushering the right to information (RTI) Act in India.

"You may also recall Satyendra Dubey of IIT Kanpur who gave his life in his quest for not allowing corruption in the construction of India's national highway.''

The Canadian IITians said, "We understand that this awakening is just the beginning with many obstacles, including resistance from the current generation of politicians. But we are confident that right thinking Indians with the support of Indo-CanadianDiaspora will continue the struggle till India can hold its head high among the nations of the world with high standards of governance. Let the old India with high moral fibre re-emerge.''

The Canadian IITians are sending a signed memorandum to Kejriwal in support of Anna Hazare's crusade against corruption. IANS

Source: http://indiaedunews.net/International/IITians_in_Canada_observe_day-long_fast_for_Anna_Hazare_13831/

NDA, Naval academy examination on August 21

New Delhi: The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2011 will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on August 21, 2011 for admission into Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of NDA.

The courses will commence from June 30, 2012.

For details regarding the syllabus and scheme of the examination, centers of examination, centers of examination, guidelines for filling application form etc. aspirants must consult the detailed notice of the examination published in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dated April 9, 2011.

Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 1993 and not later than January 1, 1996 are eligible.

Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2011 as given in Appendix-V of the Commission's notice for the examination published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dated April 9, 2011.

Candidates may apply online using UPSC's official website. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are also available on the website.

Candidates may also apply off-line in the new Common Application Form (Form "E") devised by the commission for its examinations which can be purchased from the designated head post offices/post offices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs.30/- (Rupees Thirty only).

Each such form can be used only once and only for one examination.

The online applications can be filled up to May 9, 2011 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled. Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of online application.

All offline applications must reach UPSC at Shahjahan Road, New Delhi either by hand or by post/speed post or by courier, on or before the May 9, 2011.

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote localities specified in the notice the last date for receipt of application by Post/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 16th May, 2011.

In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC's Facilitation Counter near gate 'C' of its campus in person or over telephone.

Source:http://www.indiaedunews.net/Today/NDA%2C_Naval_academy_examination_on_August_21_13832/