AP Gets a New Logo

Here is what is different about the AP‘s new logo, unveiled today:

The “A” is slanted the opposite way.
The “P” has been raised to the same height as the “A”.
The letters are black instead of red.
There is a red bar underscoring the letters.
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Sweet Short & Simple (3S) Quiz No.7: Prepare Tata crucible

Q1. He made gains of about $1 billion from his entry and exits in telecom Aircel, RPG Cellular and Dishnet. Similarly, he bought Barista, the coffee chain, for Rs 65 crore in 2004 and sold it for Rs 500 crore in 2007. Who is this friendly investor who has stakes in KS Oils and Ruchi Soya?

Q2. About 236 Satya Bharti Primary Schools, which impart free English-medium education, are operation in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Tamilnadu. Whose CSR initiative is this?

Q3. To study urban development issues Mr. Wilhelmson visited Mumbai and Kolkata in 2005 and his interaction with women living on Mumbai’s pavements inspired him to design Peepoo. What is peepoo?

Q4. Which International casual dining restaurant chain founded by Alan Stillman in 1965, which features standard American cuisine, bar food, alcoholic beverages and in India it is planning to treble its outlet count by 2015?

Q5. It is known as Detroit of India for its large concentration of automakers like Hyundai Motors India, BMW India and Ford Motor India besides mobile handset manufacturer Nokia India; recently labors disputes have rocked this city. Which city of India?

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What is Tata ClassEdge?

Tata ClassEdge is an innovative and comprehensive educational solution from Tata Interactive Systems (TIS)—is designed to help teachers deliver high quality instruction, with an effective blend of classroom activities and interactive multimedia demonstrations.
Based on the Multiple Learning Experiences Model—an instructional framework developed by Tata Interactive Systems—Tata ClassEdge aims to enhance students' social and thinking skills along with ensuring a thorough understanding of the curriculum content.

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Chitrangada Singh is brand ambassador of Puma

Actor Chitrangda Singh, who was earlier seen endorsing jewellery and tea brands, will now promote fitness as the brand ambassador of Puma. The 35-year-old will endorse the brand’s various product range along with their latest running and fitness campaign called Move Faas, which can be seen across Puma stores in India.

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Indian Currencies Part 1

First currency notes were introduced in India by Bank of Bengal initially known as Bank of Calcutta in early 1800. Initially, Bank of Bengal only introduced one sided notes for limited circulation as substitute for gold mohurs. These notes were printed on one side while leaving blank other side of notes. However, later bank also introduced both side printed and more advanced notes for commercial use.
These notes were very ordinary type and do not have security feature like present notes have. Many of these notes helped British government in funding battle against various Indian rulers like Tipu Sultan and Marathas. In 1861, British government passed Paper Currency Act of 1861 which provided them monopoly to print and issue Indian currencies notes. British government published notes for India under different series starting from Victoria portrait series and ending with George V series.


In between, they also introduced Underprint series and King’s portrait series. With the introduction of Victoria portrait series, first British Indian notes came into existence. These notes were available in the value of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1000. In 1867, British government introduced more advanced and secure underprint series by withdrawing Victoria portrait series because of reports of forgery. Present look of Indian currency mainly emerge in 1923 with the introduction of George V series. In George V series, note of 10000 denomination was also introduced by government.


In George V series notes, security thread was also introduced for first time in Indian currency notes as an enhanced security feature. In 1935, Reserve Bank of India came in to existence and it took control of complete currency circulation in India. British Indian currency remained in circulation in India till 1947 and as frozen currency till 1950. Today, these British Indian currency notes have become part of Indian history. Below, people can watch some pictures of rare paper currency notes of India which first came in to circulation (before Independence).

Here is a nice collection for all the readers.

MasterCard renews Champions League sponsorship

MasterCard has signed a three-year sponsorship deal for the 2012–15 cycle of the UEFA Champions League, continuing UEFA's relationship with one of the world's premier global brands.

Bridgestone becomes title sponsor of WSH

Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturing company, has come on board as the title sponsor of World Series Hockey (WSH), the biggest-ever hockey league in the world. WSH is a joint initiative between the Indian Hockey Federation and Nimbus sports channel.

Stella Artois highlights its 600 year history in latest ad campaign

Stella Artois has released its new outdoor advertising campaign, focusing on the quality and heritage behind the brand.

The latest advert aims to focus on the 600 year history of the beer and drive awareness of the brand’s signature icon, the Chalice, which is the key image of the campaign.