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” Promise Yourself “…..

February 6, 2013February 6, 2013Natarajan1 Comment

“Promise Yourself”

To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel
that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything
and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best,
and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times
and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,
not in loud words but great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side
so long as you are true to the best that is in you.”

source:::: Message from a SAI Devotee …..

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How to get an Aadhaar Card For You ?

February 5, 2013NatarajanLeave a comment

The queue of people waiting to lay their hands on the card seems to be getting longer and longer. Here’s a ready reckoner on how to get the card:

With the government making Aadhaar Card (unique identification card) mandatory in procuring LPG connections, issuing passports, sale or purchase of houses, opening a PF account or withdrawing your provident fund, opening a bank account, etc, the queue of people waiting to lay their hands on the card seems to be getting longer and longer.

Here’s a ready reckoner on how to get the card:

# Aadhaar card enrollment is free and you need to enroll only once as an individual is entitled for only one card.

# You can go to any authorized Aadhaar enrollment center anywhere in India with your identity and address proof.

# UIDAI process accepts Proof of Identity and 33 Proof of Address documents. Common proofs of identity and address are election photo ID card, Ration card, passport and driving license.

# Photo ID cards like PAN card and government ID cards are permissible for identity proof. Address proof documents also include water – electricity – telephone bills from the last three months.

# In case you do not have above mentioned proofs, certificate of identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead is also accepted as proof of identity.

# Certificate of address having photo issued by MP or MLA /Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead or by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) is accepted as valid proof of address.

# If someone in your family does not have individual valid documents, the resident can still enrol if his/her name exists in family entitlement document.

# Where there are no documents available, residents may also take the help of ‘Introducers’ at the enrolment centre. The Introducers are notified by the registrar.

# At the enrollment center, your photo, finger-prints and iris scan will also be taken as a part of the enrollment.

# You need to enrol only once. Enrolling again is a waste of your time as you will get only one Aadhaar number.

# Based on the information provided, your details will be verified and If the application is successful, an Aadhaar number will be generated and mailed to your address.

# The waiting time for Aadhaar may vary from 60-90 days after receipt of resident data packets.

# Click here for the list of documents that can be submitted as proof of identity and address.

# After enrolment, quality checks are done by the enrolment centre supervisors, followed by correction process (where required) and data packet consolidation.

# Subsequently, the Enrolment Agency sends the data to UIDAI data centre. The data undergoes various stages of screening and validations in CIDR. This ensures that the source of data is authenticated besides ensuring that no duplicate exists.

# Sample quality checks are done on demographic and biometric data collected from residents.

# Apart from that the operator/supervisor/introducer/enrolment agency and registrar, information in each packet is also validated. Only after passing the data quality checks and other validations, the packet goes for de-duplication and Aadhaar gets generated.

# In case of any errors, the packet goes on hold. For example, if the particulars of the operator who enrolled the resident are found to be inconsistent with database or there is a mismatch observed in photo and age/gender (e.g. a child’s photo with age mentioned as 50 years), then the packet is held for further enquiry.

# Corrective actions are taken on such packets, wherever possible, else a rejection letter guiding resident to re-enroll is dispatched to the resident.

# India Post is entrusted with the responsibility of printing and delivery of Aadhaar letters. Depending on backlog for generation, location of delivery etc.

# India Post may ordinarily take 3-5 weeks to print and deliver Aadhaar letters to the residents.

Benefits of an Aadhar card

# The unique identification or Aadhaar project would result in saving of about Rs 110,000 crore by 2020 (around 58 per cent of expenditure of major public welfare schemes), a Planning Commission study released said.

# By providing a clear proof of identity, Aadhaar will empower the underprivileged residents in accessing services such as the formal banking system and give them the opportunity to easily avail various other services provided by the government and the private sector. (With inputs from http://uidai.gov.in/aadhaar.html)

source:::::yahoo news net…..
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Hon .CM .Gujarat on ” Converting the challenges of urbanisation into opportunities.”…

February 5, 2013February 5, 2013NatarajanLeave a comment

Dear Friends,

A few weeks ago, I went to inaugurate the International Kite Festival at Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront. On the banks of the majestic Sabarmati, we witnessed a cultural extravaganza and welcomed participants from various nations across the world. But, the same area was a picture in contrast years ago. My visit to the Riverfront took me down the memory lane to a time when the Sabarmati River was everything but a water body. Youngsters would play cricket and circuses were held on the riverbed.

In the last few years, however, the Sabarmati and the surrounding areas have been transformed significantly. Today not only is there water in the river all throughout the year but also the areas surrounding it have become a lively public recreational spot drawing people from all over. Today, due to the work on the Riverfront the water table has risen and the incidents of diseases associated with the monsoons has substantially declined. Due to a rise in the water table, electricity consumption has reduced.Many international tourists have written to me complimenting the Gujarat Government for the excellent work at the Riverfront, which is being rated as one of the most innovative projects in the field of urban regeneration.

Gujarat: Transforming Our Cities to World-Class Urban Spaces

This landmark transformation of the Sabarmati Riverfront is a part of our larger determination to transform Gujarat’s cities into world-class urban spaces. It is a fact that in this day and age, urbanisation is here to stay. A large number of people are being drawn to the cities. Gujarat is among the most urbanised states of India. Over 42% of the state’s population lives in towns and cities and the decadal growth rate of our urban population stands at 35.8%.

We are aware that rapid urbanisation brings to the fore many challenges. The infrastructure of the towns and cities is severely tested. There are always enormous challenges of pollution, traffic problems, etc. However, we will never achieve anything if we see urbanisation merely as a problem. We should embrace the challenges of urbanisation, not berate them and that is when we can achieve change at the ground level.

I am glad to share this is exactly what Gujarat has done. I can say with great confidence and pride that Gujarat’s approach towards addressing the challenge of urbanisation is not only far-sighted but also one where the fruits of progress will not be concentrated in the hands of a select few, but will reach each and every person. Through innovation and a structured as well as institutionalized approach we have converted daunting challenges of urbanisation into meaningful opportunities for the people.

I remember that when I took oath as Chief Minister, the expenditure for urban development was less than Rs. 200 crores. Today, the budgetary plan provision for urban development stand at Rs. 5670 crore, which is a 25-fold increase! With a focus on holistic, pro-active governance to improve our cities, the Gujarat Government launched the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana (SJMMSVY) in 2009. The noteworthy approach of this initiative lies in the fact that it caters to the development needs of Gujarat’s eight municipal corporations and 159 Nagarpalikas across the state, bringing at their doorstep facilities usually associated with bigger cities. The initiative is completely funded by the state Government and while it started with an initial budget of Rs. 7000 crore, today this figure has increased to a staggering outlay of Rs. 15,000 crore.

Strengthening All Aspects of Transport and Urban Mobility

One aspect of city life that we have to interface with every single day is the roads. Very often, the first impression of the city is formed depending on the quality of roads, the traffic etc. Understandably, the roads are put under severe strain as population and number of vehicles increase. Complaining about traffic jams is very common but how many of us have thought of doing something to mitigate it?

Recognizing that urban transport is a vital cornerstone of economic growth, due importance has been given to roads and all facets of urban mobility by the Government. In Gujarat, we have built many flyovers that have streamlined traffic movements in congested areas of our cities. Surat is now known as the ‘Flyover City of Gujarat’ due to the impressive flyovers that have eased the congestion in traffic prone areas. In Ahmedabad as well, many flyovers and underpasses have brought about significant improvement in the traffic condition.

Apart from the above-mentioned efforts, we are leaving no stone unturned to enhance our urban transport infrastructure. When you are travelling around Ahmedabad, it is difficult to miss the much-acclaimed Janmarg, the city’s BRTS. Surat and Rajkot are following suit. We have constituted a Multi-Modal Affordable Transport Authority (MATA) to draw the roadmap to promote safe, affordable, convenient and reliable urban transport.

Innovative Rickshaw Service in Gujarat’s cities!

During your travels to big cities you would have heard of ‘Radio Taxis’, ‘Call a Cab’ but have you heard of an Any Time Rickshaw Service? Thanks to an initiative by a Foundation based in Gujarat, a team of auto drivers has come under one umbrella to form G-Auto that provides reliable auto rickshaw service round the clock. The service in these G-Autos is wonderful- when you sit in the rickshaw the driver offers a bottle of water and even a newspaper! The service is active in Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Gandhinagar and in the coming years will spread its presence to other parts of the state. Such initiatives not only provide more convenient and commuter friendly transport options but also give opportunities combined with soft skills to the drivers!

Overcoming the Challenge of Urban Housing

With so many people moving to the cities, adequate housing facilities pose another challenge. As a Government, it becomes our duty to ensure that as many people have the shelter of a roof. A home is not only four walls but also the locus of one’s existence. We have taken several steps to strengthen the urban housing facilities across the state.

In order to make Gujarat slum-free, we have already completed a survey of converting over 25 lakh Kuchha houses into Pukka houses. As opposed to the 10-lakh houses built by previous Governments over the last 40 years, we have already built 22 lakh houses in the last decade and the beneficiaries of this have been the poor of Gujarat. In the coming years, we will continue with our determination to ensure that the challenge of urban housing is effectively mitigated.

1+1: Gujarat’s Efforts to Promote Twin-City Model

We would want to see Ahmedabad to shine but along with Ahmedabad we would want Gandhinagar to shine as well. Why must two urban centres in close geographic proximity not get the opportunity to grow in equal measure? That is how we came up with the Twin City Model. Gujarat is actively working on Twin Cities of Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Surendranagar-Wadhwan, Surat-Navsari, Vadodara-Halol, Bharuch-Ankleshwar and Morbi-Wankaner. Twin cities will surely add a fresh impetus in Gujarat’s initiatives towards creating outstanding cities.

Along with Twin Cities we are also going to develop Satellite Towns and are well on the way to building world-class cities that will take Gujarat into the vibrant future! A city like Delhi took hundreds of years to grow so big but Dholera will be twice the size of Delhi, six times the size of Shanghai and much more advanced in terms of modern infrastructure.

Some of our innovative landmark projects like the Kankaria Lake Development Project and the Science Centre in Surat will go a long way in enhancing the quality of life of urban residents. You would be delighted to know that in the last few years our various urban development initiatives have won over 50 awards!In fact, data from the Central Government has shown that Gujarat has topped the list of completion of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) projects and scores impressively in the utilization of funds from the same initiative.

Beyond Cities: Rurbanisation- Aatma Gaam Ki, Suvidha Sheher Ki

We have focused on cities but we are not stopping there. The need of the hour is to provide better services and infrastructure to the smaller towns and villages. Our Mantra of Rurbanisation envisions our villages that preserve their unique cultural identity but at the same time are invigorated with facilities of a city (Aatma Gaam Ni, Suvidha Sheher Ni)!

Urbanisation was a key focus area during this year’s Vibrant Gujarat Summit. I attended a very fruitful panel discussion on Rurbanisation in the run-up to the Summit and after the Summit concluded I met Professor Paul Romer, who directs the urbanisation project at New York University’s Stern School of Business in USA. Professor Romer had very kind words to say on Gujarat’s strides in urban development.

Fortified with the requisite political will, backed by a dynamic team of officials and with the unwavering support of the people, the Gujarat Government is all set for an urban regeneration that will create new world class cities and take top class facilities to the villages so that both urban and rural areas can effectively contribute in our quest towards a Bhavya and Divya Gujarat.

source::::Blog of HON.CM . Gujarat …..in narendramodi.in website

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Long Live Your Liver !!!

February 5, 2013Natarajan1 Comment

As the largest single organ in our bodies and one of the most complex, the liver is very difficult to replace or replicate artificially. And while diseases that affect the liver can be treated, they can hardly be cured. So never make the mistake of ignoring this life sustaining organ until it is too late.

It’s as soft as a rose petal and doctors refer to it as the chemical factory of our bodies. But while the heart gets star billing, many of us tend to completely ignore the life sustaining liver, mostly because we’re not aware of how it tirelessly strives to ensure our good health. “The liver has a multitude of functions,” says Dr A.R Nitin Rao, consultant gastroenterologist and a specialist in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery (treating diseases associated with the liver, pancreas and bile) at MS Ramiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore. “It produces bile (and other enzymes) which help in digestion of food; it also aids in the storage of fats, eliminates poisonous substances from our bodies and provides us with better immunity. It is important that we take some simple steps on a daily basis to care for this organ better.”

Don’t overdose: There are many ways in which we unknowingly abuse our liver but drinking excessive alcohol is just one of these. Ensuring that your alcohol intake is regulated in small doses should be the first step to maintaining a healthy liver. Also, never overdose on any medication, especially over-the-counter drugs. Many of us tend to get careless about dosage, but if you take medication often for chronic ailments, then this is something you need to approach with caution. “Every medicine you ingest is full of chemicals that are finally processed in the liver,” says Dr Nitin Rao. Too many chemicals can cause the liver to harden and can result in permanent damage. “Paracetamol in particular (the most commonly prescribed fever medication) can be very damaging to your liver if taken in excessive amounts.” So use medication judiciously and the next time you’re tempted to pop pills for a mild head or body ache, spare a thought for the health of your liver.

Beware of a fatty liver: When you eat a diet that is rich in calories, your liver will work over-time to process all that extra fat. “While some amount of fat in the liver is normal, when it makes up more, that 5-10% of the weight of the liver, it could lead to serious complications. “An overload of iron in the diet, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption–all this can cause a fatty liver. A fatty liver is undesirable because it produces a thicker bile solution,” explains Dr Prof. N. Rangabashyam, a pioneer in pancreatic hepatobiliary surgery in India and former Head of the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Proctology, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai. “This can cause stones to form in the gall bladder which require surgical intervention to remove.”

Avoid food traps and go green: Your diet plays an important role in keeping your liver sound, but what you don’t eat is as important as what you do. “There is a species of wild mushroom that can cause liver failure immediately upon consumption,” warns Dr Rao. “While button mushrooms and most other species are harmless, one must avoid mushrooms grown in the wild, because the poisonous variety can be sold unknowingly in rural areas.”

“Many vegetarians don’t consume enough protein,” says Dr Rangabashyam. “A chronic protein deficiency can cause hardening and sclerosis of the liver, resulting in permanent damage. For instance, we tend to eat more carbohydrate rich food like idli-dosa for breakfast, accompanied by a sambhar that is devoid of vegetables. To ensure adequate protein intake, make chick-peas (sundal), dhal, and soybean a regular feature in your menu. A vegetable dish with breakfast (for instance, spinach, drumstick or ladies finger) is a must as it adds more fibre, aids digestion and prevents other complications such as constipation and piles.” Traditional herbs like keezhanelli have long since been used to treat a malfunctioning liver. “These herbs are effective in enhancing liver function and can be used as a preventive aid, but studies are yet to prove that they can cure liver diseases,” says Dr Rao.

Stock up on antioxidants: Foods that are rich in antioxidants are especially good for the liver. “The paan leaf (vethilai) taken plain without the supari is an excellent source of antioxidants and has a protective effect. The curry leaf is good source as well, but though it is used in cooking, it is unfortunately discarded when we consume the food. Garlic and turmeric also help enhance liver function,” says Dr Rao.

Stay away from plastic: Drinking a water bottle that lies in the sun, placing food in a flimsy plastic take-away carton and reheating it at home– plastic is a part of our daily lives. “But cheap plastic has several layers and when this melts and is consumed, it can pose a serious hazard to the health of our liver, even causing liver cancer,” says Dr Rao.

Regular check-ups and vaccinations: Today, vaccinations are available to prevent two of the most dreaded liver diseases–Hepatitis A and B. These viral infections, when unchecked, can lead to severe jaundice and have the potential to destroy the liver. However there is no vaccine to provide protection against Hepatitis C, though research is ongoing. Every year, after the age of 35, doctors recommend that you take a liver function test that can help ascertain whether the liver is functioning normally. An ultrasound is also essential. “The liver has the remarkable power to regenerate itself, so no matter what abuse you have subjected it to, there exists a miraculous power of healing and restoration,” says Dr Rangabashyam.

Keywords: alcohol, liver diseases, liver cancer, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity

source ::::THE HINDU
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Message For The Day….Be Like an Ant and Win HIS Grace !!!

February 5, 2013Natarajan1 Comment

There are three types of devotion: The Vihanga method, where like a bird swooping down upon the ripe fruit on the tree, the devotee is too impatient and by the very impatience one exhibits, loses the fruit, which falls from one’s hold. The Markata method is akin to a monkey which grabs one fruit and then chooses another and tugs at that, giving way to unsteadiness as it is unable to decide which fruit it wants. So too, the devotee of this type hesitates and changes the goal much too often and thus loses all chances of success. The third and ideal type is the Pipeelika method, where like the ant, which slowly but steadily proceeds towards the sweetness, the devotee also moves directly, with undivided attention towards the Lord and wins His Grace.
–
Swami Satya Sai…in one of HIS Discourses..

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” Strange ” Plane at Melbourne Airport !!!!

February 4, 2013February 4, 2013NatarajanLeave a comment

The new ‘plane’ at Melbourne Airport is the centrepiece of a state-of-the-art training facility dubbed the Learning Academy Hot Fire Training Ground.

If you’ve visited Melbourne Airport in the past few months and wondered why an enormous, rust-coloured plane is sitting outside on the tarmac, wonder no more.

It’s not an art installation. It’s a full-sized mock-up aircraft fuselage that from mid-March will be laid with gaslines and set alight – like a giant barbecue – for use in aviation rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) training.

The structure – which is the centrepiece of a state-of-the-art training facility dubbed the Learning Academy Hot Fire Training Ground – will be quite the spectacle when alight and probably quite disturbing for those unaware that it isn’t an actual plane. A spokesman for Airservices Australia, however (the government-owned corporation that provides ARFF services at 21 of Australia’s airports), said passengers “shouldn’t be alarmed by smoke or flames from the training facility.”

“Airservices will take into account fire bans and existing wind conditions during the testing of the hot-fire training facility,” he said.

Although this isn’t the first aircraft mock-up that’s been used for training purposes in Australia, Airservices said it’s certainly the largest in the southern hemisphere, and possibly the world. At over 56 metres long, 10 metres high and 29 metres wide, it’s almost three times the length of existing aircraft mock-ups currently in use in Australia.

The structure is basically a mash-up of replicated sections of aircraft including the Airbus A380, Boeing 767 and DC10 aircraft, to train crews in fighting fires on different types of aircrafts and to allow multiple training scenarios to happen at the same time. It is the first time Airservices has developed a mock-up that includes the A380.

“This facility now gives us the ability to train firefighters in responding to the largest aircraft that will land in Australian airports,” the Airservices Australia spokesman said.

Depending on training requirements, the aircraft mock-up can also be lit at different levels, creating wheel fires, engine fires or complete aircraft fuselage fires. The centre of the aircraft will also have drums filled with fuel to replicate fires inside a plane.

Although it won’t be used to train cabin crew as it isn’t equipped with escape slides, the interior is set up like a real aircraft, complete with seating and overhead compartments.

Unfortunately for those who have been admiring the rustic burnt orange hue of the structure as they fly into Melbourne Airport, the plane will be turning black once it starts burning.

source:::::brisbane times.com

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Message For The Day…Let the Intellect Master Your Mind…

February 4, 2013NatarajanLeave a comment

Spiritual discipline is more arduous than physical discipline. Imagine the tremendous amount of effort undergone by the lady who runs along a wire stretched across the ring underneath a circus tent. The gain is just a few rupees after all. The same steadfastness and systematic effort aimed at a higher reward can endow you with mental balance and you can maintain your equilibrium under the most adverse or the most testing circumstances. But for such spiritual achievements the intellect and other instruments of perception are more important than the limbs. The intellect is the key. Make the intellect the master of your mind and you will not fail. You will fail only when the senses establish mastery over the mind.

Swami Satya Sai….in one of HIS discourses…

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Our Brain and Heart is Our Temple !!!!

February 3, 2013February 3, 2013NatarajanLeave a comment

source::::: unknown…… message from a Sai Devotee…

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Message For the Day….Leave Everything To God !!!

February 3, 2013February 3, 2013NatarajanLeave a comment

A brahmin was once crossing a river bed, and some men were washing clothes. Finding a nice new silk shawl on his shoulder, they fell upon him in a group, shouting that it belonged to the palace and had been given to them to be washed, but had been stolen and not been traced. The poor brahmin screamed “Narayana, Narayana” when they rained blows on him. Immediately Lord Narayana rose from His seat, walked forward, stopped and returned to His seat! His surprised consort asked Him the reason for His strange behaviour. Lord Narayana said, “I wanted to help that poor brahmin who has fallen into a den of scoundrels, but he has started beating them blow for blow – My help is no longer needed!” Leaving everything to His will is truly the highest form of devotion and the easiest way to win His Grace.

Swami Satya Sai…in One of HIS DIVINE DISCOURSES…

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Success Stories of TOP 10 Young Entrepreneurs !!!!

February 2, 2013NatarajanLeave a comment

source:::: silicon india net…

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Entrepreneurship has no bar on age, but nevertheless you get surprised to see some youngsters making it big as entrepreneurs. In the age where these youngsters could have simply did the usual things like high school, college, hangout joints, video games or bike rides, they went ahead and founded companies, gave seminars, wrote books, and became inspiring figures for all aspiring entrepreneurs irrespective of age. Read on to know top 10 young entrepreneur success stories— their struggles and triumphs, as compiled by JuniorBiz.

#10 Syed Balkhi, 21

Syed Balkhi used to get online at three o’clock in the morning to trade stones for a game called Neopets.

When he was 12, his cousin pointed out that he could do the same thing with domain names – all while pulling in a handsome profit. Soon he was developing websites, designing them, and running a paid domain name directory.

Along with a handful of college friends (Amanda Roberts, David Pegg, and Mohammed Karim), Syed has started a successful web service company called Uzzz Productions. His blog for WordPress beginners, WPBeginner, has been up since July 2009 and already attracts an incredible 145,000 unique visitors each month.

#9 Farrhad Acidwalla, 18

His first step at entrepreneurship started with his borrowing $10 from his parents to buy his first domain name. He began building a web community devoted to aviation and aero-modeling. The website was a success; he sold it for a lot more money than his initial investment, and moved on with other similar ventures. Each took his achievement to another level and the appreciations left him humble. This motivated him to offer his work under the name of his company.

Farrhad has launched Rockstah Media, a cutting-edge company devoted to web development, marketing, advertisement, and branding. It is just over a year old but it has clients and a full fledged team of developers, designers and market strategists spread across the globe.

As the CEO and founder, Farrhad is behind the wheels of the company taking care of the clients and guiding the creative team to success.

#8 King Sidharth, 20

King Sidharth is a multitalented youngster. He is a speaker, author, magazine publisher.

As an 11-year-old growing up in Northern India, King Sidharth and a few friends began organizing events and competitions for other children. They would make tickets and charge an entry fee, then award little prizes to whoever won. Sidharth’s first business was a big success.

Seven years later, King Sidharth got graduated from high school and he has already made a name for himself as one of India’s top young entrepreneurs. His primary work is in website development and design (see websites like MeditationRocks.us).

King is also a speaker on topics of entrepreneurship and spirituality. He calls himself the Outlaw Entrepreneur, because he refuses to follow a given pattern and says he’s going to reinvent the wheel. His vision of the wheel is unique.

#7 Arjun Rai, 20

Arjun Rai caught the entrepreneurial bug at the age of seven, selling knickknacks that he found around the house. Young Arjun set up shop to sell leftover wildflower necklaces after a wedding. He and a cousin put up a banner at his grandmother’s front gate, asking 25 cents.

TV shows like ‘The Oprah Show’ and ‘The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch’ inspired Arjun to take entrepreneurship to the next level. During the summer of 2009, he got a LinkedIn account (under the name Aaron Ray) and started connecting with other ambitious entrepreneurs, hoping to learn as much as possible about the art of entrepreneurship and business.

In 2010, Arjun became the COO of a quickly growing onlineadvertising company, but he soon set out to follow his own,unique vision. That vision is a brand-new venture called odysseyAds.

#6 Sabirul Islam, 21

Sabirul Islam grew up in a crime-ridden borough of London, England. His eyes were opened to entrepreneurship by his cousin, who offered Sabirul a job at the age of 13. But when Sabirul was fired a few weeks later, he decided to take matters into his own hands. At 14, he gathered six of his friends and started Veyron Technology, a website design company. Sabirul made his first $1000 within the first two weeks.

In January of 2008, at age 17, Sabirul self-published his first book “The World at Your Feet”. It offers young people guidance and encouragement to turn their entrepreneurial vision into reality. The book sold 60,000 copies. Sabirul has also launched a board game (‘Teen-Trepreneur’), become a globe-trotting public speaker (over 600 speaking engagements), and started his own publishing company for aspiring teen authors.

#5 Adora Svitak, 14

Adora started writing when she was four years old. She hasn’t stopped since. At six, Adora received a laptop computer from her mother, on which she quickly amassed a collection of hundreds of short stories and hundreds of thousands of words – typing at 70 words per minute.

At the age of seven, Adora achieved her dream of becoming a published author with the release of Flying Fingers: Master the Tools of Learning Through the Joy of Writing. The book featured several of Adora’s short stories, along with her writing tips, typing tips, and advice from her mother. At age 11, Adora published a second book, Dancing Fingers, with her older sister, Adrianna.

Adora at the age of 12 has transformed her writing success into speaking and teaching success. She has spoken at over 400 schools and presented at the annual TED conference. She has been featured on Good Morning America and on CNN.

#4 Savannah Britt, 17

Savannah Britt was a published poet by the age of eight. By nine, she was hired as a paid reviewer of children’s books for The Kitchen Table News – a New Jersey newspaper with a readership of 70,000. But when that newspaper went under, Savannah was left unemployed at the tender age of 11.

She bootstraps herself and started her own publication – a magazine called Girlpez – making her the youngest magazine publisher in the world. The magazine features coverage of events, like concerts and fashion shows, along with interviews from the likes of Shwayze, Kevin Rudolf, and Dawn from Dannity Kane.

#3 Philip Hartman, 17

Philip Hartman became an entrepreneur when he was eight-years-old. That’s when he started building slingshots that shot both BB’s and arrows.

When he was a home-schooled high school senior at the age of fifteen, Philip spent most of his time cultivating two somewhat more advanced entrepreneurial ventures. One was a new system for fusing optical fibers that is cheaper, more efficient, and more dependable – an invention for which Philip won the 2008 Young Inventor of the Year award.

The other was called Steam Viper. It was a device that emits steam onto a windshield and is capable of defrosting a frost-covered windshield in about 15 seconds.

#2 Alex Fraiser, 18

In January 2009, at the age of 15, Alex Fraiser used his web design know-how to start Blogussion.com, a blog about blogging. As the year went on, Blogussion thrived – bursting not just with insightful articles but also with an ever-growing, increasingly enthusiastic community of subscribers.

In January 2010, Alex and his business partner, 24-year-old Seth Waite, launched their first product – a web theme modeled after Blogussion’s unique style – to immediate success. With an Alexa ranking under 20,000.

#1 Mark Bao, 19

Mark Bao had his first encounter with entrepreneurship in the fifth grade. He used Visual Basic 6.0 to write a simple computer application that managed his homework assignments and helped him write school papers. Then he copied the program onto floppy discs and sold them to his friends.

His first start-up came in his first year of high school. Debateware.com was an event management system for debate organizations. Eventually, Mark and his business partner sold it to the largest debate organization in the United States.

Mark at the age of 17, a high school senior, launched 11 web-based companies (and sold three of them) along with three non-profit foundations.