(WANA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, Dr. R.P. Sharma, IG, NSG and Mr.Udayan Banerjee, DIG, CISF, M i n i s t r y o f H o m e Affairs,Government of India, attended the Conference. Mr. Rajeev Shahare, Joint Secretary (WANA) also visited va r ious s i t e s o f in te res t including Kibbutz Naan (for N a a n D a n J a i n I r r i g a t i o n

Several high level delegations from company) and Moshav Shahar I n d i a a t t e n d e d I s r a e l ' s 1 s t (flower greenhouses). The HLS International Home Land Security Conference was organized by Israel Conference which was held from E x p o r t a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l October 31- November 4, 2010 in Tel Cooperation Institute (IEICI) in Aviv. Several senior officials including cooperation with the Israel Airports Mr. Rajeev Shahare, Joint Secretary Authority.

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A high level 12-member delegation from the State of Gujarat, representing businesses from various sectors, visited Israel from October 20-24, 2010. The delegation was organized by the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA). The visit consisted of a seminar and B2B meetings organized by the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) in cooperation with Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce as well as field visits to various sites of interest. Key note speakers at the seminar included Mrs. Ronnie Reiber, International Relations Division Director, FICC; Mr. Sanjay Vyas, Second Secretary (E&C) Embassy of India; Mrs. Anat Bernstein-Reich, VP Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce; and Mr. Tushar Patel, leader of the AMA delegation.

AMA delegationvisits Israel

India-Israel 3rd Forum

The India-Israel Forum held under the participated at this forum which is an between the two countries in a variety auspices of Tel Aviv University and the annual event aimed at strengthening of fields including biotechnology, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) the bilateral relationship between biomedicine, water technology, met for the third time in New Delhi on India and Israel. alternative energy and ecology. Key November 1-2, 2010. The two -day forum discussed note speakers at the forum included Many leading Indian and Israeli opportunities in business cooperation Ambassador Navtej Sarna and government and business leaders and technological collaboration Ambassador Mark Sofer.

India-Israel 3rd Forum

Israel’s 1st International HLSConference

Mr. Rajeev Shahare, Joint Secretary (Wana)visiting NaanDanJain Irrigation

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A 17-member delegation of senior relevant to Indian agriculture and to officials from the National Bank for examine its adaptability in India. Agriculture & Rural Development The study team visited a number of (NABARD) visited Israel from October farming systems (Moshavs) and also 18-24, 2010 for an exposure-cum- met the Ambassador. In addition to the study visit on regional development, field visits, the group had lectures on high tech agriculture and innovative “Integrated Regional Development: irrigation solutions in Israel. the Rehovot Approach” and on the The major objectives of the study were development of agriculture.to document the development and the The visit was organized by the Weitz technological progress made by Israel Center for Development Studies in in the areas that are critical and Rehovot.

NABARD delegation visits Israel

Ambassador meets with the NABARD delegation

The 8th Israel Gateway 2010 (Israel’s annual foreign trade convention), which is organized by the Globus Gate Group, was held from November 29-30, 2010 at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv. Israel Gateway is an annual event which is attended by various Embassies, international organizations and companies from around the world. The Embassy set up a booth which showcased both business and tourism material on India.

Jerusalem.The delegation included Mr.

Anurag Saxena, Joint Secretary,

Department of Commerce,

Government of India, Mr. J.

Sriram Murty, Department of

Commerce, and few officials

from the Gem & Jewellery

Export Promotion Council. Three draft documents on

administrative decisions were

discussed during the KPCS meeting. A high level delegation from India India's suggestions regarding the visited Israel from October 31 till changes in the adminis t ra t i ve November 5, 2010 in order to attend dec is ions were agreed to and the Kimberley Process Certificate presented to plenary for adoption. Scheme (KPCS) Plenary Meeting in

The Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC) in association with the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Bombay organized a 30-member high level delegation to Israel and Jordan from November 23 till December 3, 2010. The delegation was headed by Mr. Dilip Dandekar, President of IMC and Mr. Gul Kripalani, President of Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce. The delegation visited various sites of interest including Kibbutz Naan (for NaanDanJain Irrigation company), Weizmann Institute, a desalination plant and more. In addition, on November 25, 2010, the delegation had the opportunity to interact with leading Israeli companies at a B2B session organized by the Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) and Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI).

Indian delegation visits Israel forKPCS Meeting

A group photo of the delegation

Israel Gateway 2010

The Indian booth at Israel Gateway 2010

IMC delegation visitsIsrael

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held in central Tel Aviv. The opening was attended by some d i s t i n g u i s h e d guests including MK Avi Dichter, MK Tzachi Hanegbi, l e a d i n g s p o r t s figures, Mr. Sanjay

The Israeli company, Royal Enfield Vyas, Second Secretary (Economic and Israel, recently started importing the Commerce) and Mr. A. Amarnath, Royal Enfield motorcycles from India. Second Secretary, Embassy of India The official opening of their Agency was among others.

The official opening of the IsraeliAgency for Royal Enfield

Picture: Aviv Hofi

Israeli businessdelegationsvisit India

An Israeli delegation participated in the Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet organized by CHEMEXCIL during the IndiaChem 2010 International Exhibition and Conference, which was held from October 28-30, 2010 in Mumbai. An Israeli two-member delegation participated in the Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet for Ceramic and Glass Products which was organized by CAPEXIL from November 11-14, 2010 in Jaipur and Ahmedabad.

InternationalOud Festival

A five member Hindustani vocal music group led by Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan visited Israel from November 21 - 24, 2010 to perform at the International Oud Festival in Jerusalem.The group was sponsored by ICCR and Embassy coordinated.The performance was attended by a large audience. Mr. A Amarnath, Second Secretary, represented the Embassy and met all the Indian performers.He also congratulated the organizers for arranging the performance at the festival.

Demonstration of papercutting art

The Embassy organized a show of two experts in paper cutting art for the children of the Embassy staff at the Embassy auditorium on November 26, 2010. The artists demonstrated their skills of paper cutting and shaping it into various kinds of flowers, trees and other decorative festoons etc. Mr. Sujit Ghosh, First Secretary and other staff of the Embassy met with the artists and appreciated their skills. Embassy had earlier coordinated a demonstration of their skills at the American International School, Even Yehuda.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan in performance with theHindustani vocal music group

Ambassador’s meetings

Ambassador a t tended a Diwal i ce lebra t ion wi th the Diamond community of Israel at the Israel Diamond Exchange on October 28, 2010. Mr. Avi Paz, President of the Israel Diamond Exchange, hosted the event. In his address, Ambassador thanked his hosts for their warmth towards the Indian community in Israel. The gathering was also addressed by Mr Avi Paz, Mr. Shmuel Schnitzer, Honorary President of the Exchange, Mr. Moti

Ambassador with senior officials of the Israel Diamond Exchange and Israel Diamond Manufacturers’Association and members of the Indian community

Ganz, President of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers' Association, and Mr. Ranjit Bamech and Mr. Rupen Bhansali, who represented the Indian community.

Ambassador addresses the gathering

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Indian Evening In Petah Tiqwapresentation of Bollywood songs by Indian origin groups.Mr. Itzik Ohayan, Mayor of Petah Tiqwa was the guest of honour and the Embassy was represented by Mr. Sujit Ghosh, First Secretary. About 350 persons attended the function.

A cultural evening was organised on November 25, 2010 in Petah Tiqwa by the Indian Jewish Community.The evening included cultural performances including

Indian Cultural Evening in Hatzor HaGlilitEmbassy was represented by Mr. Sharad Srivastava, First Secretary. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Srivastava appreciated the efforts of the Indian community in organizing the event and briefed the audience about various schemes such as KIP, OCI/PIO etc. The event was attended by Indian community from Hatzor HaGlilit, Rosh Pina, Kiryat Shimona and surrounding areas.

The Embassy, in coordination with the Indian community and Municipality of Hatzor HaGlilit, organized an Indian cultural evening on October 17, 2010 in Hatzor HaGlilit.The evening included Bollywood songs by Ms. Sophia Solomon, Mr. Ram Kumar, Mr. Reuben Efraim and Bollywood dance performances by “Sapna Group” of Ramla. Mayor of Hatzor HaGlilit, Mr. Shimon Suisa, was the guest of honour and the

Ms. Sophia Solomon and Mr. Reuben Ifraim in performance

Bollywood dance performance by ‘Sapna Group’ of Ramle

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Branches of S.M.Visa

Mr. Itzik Ohayan, Mayor of Petah Tiqwa, presenting a souvenir to theEmbassy officers

Audience at the cultural evening

To make Bollywood more accessible, the Embassy auditorium. The screenings Embassy has started the screening of an were viewed by locals and Indian Indian movie every month across students studying in various institutes in various centers in Tel Aviv. To become a Israel. Light snacks followed the member of the Indian movie club, please screening.join the “Indian Movie Club in Tel Aviv” The Embassy, in coordination with the group in Facebook. Weizmann student council, had earlier Embassy of India organized screening of organized screening of a Tamil movie Hindi movies “Chak De India” and “Dil “Kaakha Kaakha” at the Wolfson Chahta Hai” on October 28, 2010 and auditorium of the Weizmann Institute, November 26, 2010 respectively at the Israel on November 17.

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Cricket in BeershevaA minute’s silence was observed before the cricket match to remember the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. The cricket match also served as an occasion for a pleasant interaction with the members of the Indian community in Beersheva, including the Indian student community at the Ben-Gurion University.

As a part of the public diplomacy initiatives of the Embassy, the Indian Embassy’s cricket team played a friendly cricket match with the Beersheva Cricket Club on November 27, 2010, whose players belong to the Indian community. The Embassy team was led by Mr. Sujit Ghosh, First Secretary and the Beersheva team by Mr. Naor Gudker, CEO, ICA.

Screening of Indian Movies DiwaliCelebrationat Chancery

The officers/staff and families celebrated Diwali at Embassy auditorium on November 5, 2010.The celebrations included a brief cultural programme followed by dinner.

Celebrating Diwali

Embassy cricket team

Mr. Sujit Ghosh, First Secretary (left) with

Mr. Naor Gudker, CEO, ICA (right)

The Embassy of India is organizing a T20 cricket tournament for the Indian community in Israel in March 2011. The trophy is called the “INDIA TROPHY” and will be organised in co-operation with the Israel Cricket Association (ICA) and various cricket clubs in Israel. The teams will have only Indians or Indian-origin Israelis living in the country. Interested teams can register their team to participate with the Embassy or with the ICA. The details of the contact persons are given below:

INDIA TROPHY

Embassy: Mr. A. Amarnath - Second Secretary (HOC)

Phone: 03-5270715E-Mail:

tspol@indembassy.co.il

ICA:Mr. Naor Gudker - CEO

E-Mail: naor1957@zahav.net.il

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INDIAN ECONOMY

TELECOM / IT / BIOTECHNOLOGYIndia to grow faster than China

Pan-India mobile number portability from January 20, 2011

Exports in October 2010 touch US$ 18 billion

India gets more FII funds than Asian peers

Alcatel makes India its hub for managed services

Forex reserves cross US$ 300 billion

Gems, jewellery exports up 56% on US demand

IT services sector to touch US$ 70 billion this year

US$ 55 billion to flow into renewable energy in 5 years

Instant mobile payment service is here

Air traffic up 18.3% in October 2010

India holds 11% of above ground global gold stocks

US$ 645) worth of gold with him or her. 13.6% and GoAir was third with 6.6%. The report ‘Heart of gold', the first in a new series on the Indian gold market by its India is expected to grow faster than China internal research team, says the country over the next couple of years and will be a owns over 18,000 tonnes of above-ground US$30-trillion economy by 2030, gold stocks (all physical and gold holdings, according to a report by Standard The Communications and IT Minister, Mr including private, Reserve Bank of India Chartered Bank. India is going to be the Kapil Sibal, said that Mobile Number and institutional) that on date is worth US$ third-largest economy in the world after Portability (MNP) will be launched in the 800 billion. This is nearly two-and-a-half the US and China. entire country on January 20, 2011. The times the foreign exchange reserves held service, which allows subscribers to retain by the RBI and represents 11% of global their phone numbers while changing their stocks. Last year, Indian demand The exports touched US$ 18 billion in operator, was launched at Rohtak, accounted for 600 tonnes or 15% of the October 2010, posting a 21.3% growth as Haryana by the Minister. Mr. R. global gold market worth US$ 19 billion. compared to the corresponding period in Chandrashekhar, Secretary, Department

2009, while the imports rose by 6.8% to of Telecom, said that MNP will intensify the touch US$ 27.7 billion. During April- competition among service providers both

According to Bloomberg, foreign in respect of quantity of services and October 2010 period, the exports reached institutional inflows in India were higher quality of service as well as in terms of a level of US$ 121.4 billion registering a this year when compared with most other tariff. growth of 26.8% while imports during the Asian countries. Net inflow into India so far same period grew by 26% at US$ 194.2 this year stands at US$ 28.5 billion. This is billion. way ahead of the other Asian markets that Telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent were at the receiving end of FII largesse (ALU) has firmed up its plans to make such as South Korea and Japan. India's foreign exchange reserves crossed India its hub for managed services

the US$ 300-billion mark for the first time including an investment of US$ 500 since August 2008. For the week ended million over the next three years.

India's gems and jewellery exports November 5, 2010, India's forex reserves recorded a phenomenal growth in rose by US$ 2.258 billion to US$ 300.214 September on the back of a rise in demand billion, according to the data in the weekly The information technology and services of mid- and low-end diamond jewellery in statistical supplement released by the sector to reach around US$ 70 billion by the US. The US constitutes nearly 40% of Reserve Bank of India. the end of current fiscal, an increase of diamond jewellery consumption in the 41.5% compared to last year, when it stood world. Data compiled by apex trade body, at US$ 49.7 billion. NASSCOM president the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion India expects investments of up to US$ 55 Som Mittal said the growth rate exceeded Council (GJEPC), showed that total exports billion in the next five years in the industry's expectations and the top IT rose a staggering 56% to $4,061.87 million renewable energy sector, which would companies reported around 20% growth in September, against $2,602.26 million in generate 35,000 MW of power, a top official during the first half of the year. the corresponding month of the previous said. India, one of the leading producers of year. wind power, is encouraging investment in

renewable energy to curb emissions and Customers queuing up at bank branches reduce dependence on oil as the country to transfer money may soon become a

Airlines reported a passenger growth of imports nearly three quarters of the oil it thing of the past. The National Payment 18.3% in October 2010 to 4.6 million. The consumes. Renewable sources account for Corporation of India is rolling out an passenger figure during the same period about 6,000 MW out of India’s capacity of instant Inter-bank Mobile Payment Service last year was 3.9 million, according to data about 80,000 MW, but the government (IMPS) that will enable retail customers of released by the Directorate General of Civil believes that the country can raise output seven banks to enjoy 24X7 funds transfer. Aviation (DGCA). Among the airlines, Jet of renewable energy to 85, 000 MW in a As the IMPS architecture is envisaged, Airways group continued to be the market little over a decade. down the line, customers may not have to leader with 26.2% of the total market. fish in their pockets for change to pay auto/ Kingfisher Airlines came second with 19% taxi fare and the neighbourhood vegetable of the total pie followed by the national A study by the World Gold Council (WGC), a vendor. The mobile will prove handy. State carrier Air India at 17.7%. Among the low-body of gold producers, says that the per Bank of India, Bank of India, Union Bank cost carriers, IndiGo maintained the lead capita ownership of gold in the country is a of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis by carrying 16.8% of the total passenger in little over 15 gm. At today's price, every Bank and YES Bank became the first set of the market. SpiceJet was at second with Indian should be having Rs, 30,000 (about

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN INDIA

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Boil the potatoes with water on

medium heat for about 15 minutes

or till done. Cool. Peel and cut into

cubes.

Now add the potatoes, half of the red

chilli and cumin seed powders, salt,

sugar, and pepper to the lightly

beaten yoghurt. Mix well.

Decorate on top with the remaining

red chilli and cumin seed powders.

Garnish with finely chopped fresh

coriander / parsley.

Aloo Raita(Potato Yoghurt)

Serves: 4Cooking time (approx.): 15 minutes

4 medium potatoes

4 teacups of yoghurt lightly beaten

1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder

1/2 tea spoon cumin seeds roasted

and powdered

Salt, pepper and sugar to taste

Fresh coriander or parsley to garnish

Serve chilled.

Ford to export to 48 countries from India

Volvo Buses acquires joint venture partner in India

Land Rover India assembly by mid-2011

The US-car manufacturer Ford is planning to export cars to 48 countries from Tamil Nadu. The company which started export of its Figo in July, announced that by the end of this year it will export 8,000 Figos to South Africa, the first export destination for the company from Chennai.

Volvo Buses has bought over its joint venture partner in India and plans to double its investment in the country to about Rs. 200 crore in 24 months. It also expects revenues to increase about 25% to over Rs. 500 crore this calendar year, while production will be scaled up five-fold to about 5,000 buses in five years. It plans to increase revenues to about US$ 1 billion (Rs. 4,500 crore) in five years.

Tata Motors-owned British luxury vehicle maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced that it will start the assembly of certain Land Rover models in India by the middle of next year.

banks to go live with the IMPS. While seven banks are in the process of going live with IMPS, 22 others are in the preliminary phase.

Google is planning to expand its cloud computing division in India and will be adding more engineers to its team of 300. At present, Google employs over 2,000 people in India.

The domestic passenger car sales grew by 20.79% to 161,497 units in November 2010 as compared to 133,703 units in the same month in 2009. Sales of motorcycle in the country during the month grew by 15.61% to 710,182 units from 614,274 units in the corresponding month in 2009, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The total sale of vehicles across categories has registered a growth of 17.81% to 1,221,981 units in November 2010 as against 1,037,232 units in the same month in 2009, as per SIAM.

Google to expand India team for cloud computing

Passenger car sales grew by 20.79% in November 2010

AUTOMOBILES

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The State of Uttarakhand (also known as Uttaranchal) is located in the northern part of India. Uttarakhand, comprising the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttar Pradesh has many charms to offer. If the timeless temples and joyous and colourful society lend it cultural importance, it is the abounding mountains, rivers, forests, flora and fauna that invoke a feeling of awe in everybody. Uttarakhand can boast of having some of India's enchanting hill resorts like Nainital, Dehradun and Ranikhet. It has also several religious destinations where tourists flock every year in huge number.

By Air:

By Rail:By Road:

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Attractions

Jolly Grant airport is the nearest airport situated 24 km from Dehradun which is well-connected by roads to all major towns in Uttaranchal. Dehradun is well-connected by railways to all the major cities of the state. Most of the major towns in Uttarakhand, including Dehradun (235 kms),Nainital (310 kms), Haridwar (214 kms) are well-connected by road from New Delhi.

India Calls - Uttarakhand

Nainital:

Gangotri:

Yamunotri:

Ranikhet:

Haridwar:

Rishikesh: Badrinath:

Placed around a picturesque lake, Nayana Tal, at a height of 1940 meter above sea level, Nainital is one of the most sought after hill resorts in India. Surrounded by seven hills, this resort was the erstwhile summer capital of the Uttar Pradesh lush green Badri trees grow heavily. One of the 'Char Dham' government. It was, only in 1839, that the lake and its pilgrim centers for the Hindus, millions of tourists throng surrounding area was Badrinath every year. discovered by an English Gangotri is an ideal location to satisfy one's spiritual traveler. Its quaint cottages, as well as adventurous motives. Gangotri is the origin of the colourful markets, the sacred river Ganges. Along with the thrill of conquering nature, sylvan landscape and the what one experiences here is the mystical aura that India is charming lake at the very quite famous for. heart of it, make Nainital a The Garhwal Himalayas accommodate one of the delightful haven to escape holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites - Yamunotri. One of the 'Char to, from the dreariness of everyday urban life. Dhams' according to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the origin

Quietly ensconced amidst pine trees with a of the sacred river Yamuna. Famous for its thermal springs and charming background of the snow clad Himalayas, Ranikhet glaciers; it is overwhelmed by the tourists every year. has a breathtaking scenic beauty. Blessed with a healthy Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the climate, its magnetic charm attracts tourists all the year round. seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology. Referred to It is a haven for bird as Mayapuri, Gangadwar,and Mokshadwar in the ancient watchers and visitors who scriptures and epics; Haridwar has always remained a major wish to spend their holidays pilgrimage site for the Hindus. in solitude. Crowded with pilgrims from all over the globe,

The etymo- Rishikesh is the birth place of yoga. It attracts thousands of logical root for the name of tourists every year, who come to seek mental peace in the midst the town Badrinath goes to of the humdrum of the Badri Van, where the modern life.

How to get there

Climate Uttarakhand experiences a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year. However, the state witnesses heavy snowfall in peakwinters and equally heavy rainfall from July to September.