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Smart MobiPrize

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:01:00 GMT

SMART of University of Michigan has partnered with Centre for Public Policy Research launching MobiPrize. SMART MobiPrize is an award honouring entrepreneurship that changes the world and improves the quality of life through sustainable transportation.

Percentage of the world now living in cities: 50 and growing. Also growing: the aging population, climate change, social inequity, traffic congestion, and pollution, all affecting the poor and vulnerable even more deeply. In a context like this we just can’t think about transportation the way we used to.

Visit http://www.mobiprize.com to apply!

Talk on �Arbitration of Commercial Disputes� by Adv. Arvind Minocha

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:01:00 GMT

ADR Centre, the dispute resolution wing of Civitas Legal Solutions along with Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mattanchery organized a seminar on ‘Arbitration of Commercial Disputes’ on 28th Januray,2012.

Adv. Aravind Minocha, expert arbitrator and Advocate, Supreme Court of India was the main speaker. He stressed on the importance of arbitration as a tool for speedy dispute resolution. According to him, Courts should exercise restraint while interfering with arbitral awards, otherwise arbitration itself becomes meaningless. He also stressed on the need to promote arbitration institutes as it reduces cost, brings transparency and is professional in service. Responding to queries from participants, he also advised businessmen to be careful while drafting arbitration clauses suggested that in international contracts, it is always preferable to mention the place of arbitration as India.

Seniornet Launched

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:01:00 GMT

Centre for Public Policy Research has announced the formation of an internet portal “seniornet” exclusively for senior citizens to exchange useful interpersonal information. This portal is envisaged to assist the senior citizens with the relevant information like government notifications, various legislations, amendments, health tips etc. All Indian nationals living in the country and abroad and who are above 55 years of age can join the group free of any registration charges by sending an email message to seniornet@cppr.in

Metro Round Table - Open Discussion

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:01:00 GMT

	The Metro Round Table organised by CPPR along with Kerala Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cochin on January 6th was attended by political leaders, bureaucrats, urban experts, industry representatives and civil society organisations. The forum actively discussed about the viability of Metro Rail in Cochin, stage of progress and future aspects.
Mr. Tom Jose IAS, Chairman of Kochi Metro Rail Corporation stressed on the importance and urgent need for metro rail in Cochin City. Speakers like Mr. Sohan, Councillor of Cochin Muncipal Corporation expressed concerns over the viability of the project invited attention to alternate means of public transport available in Cochin city.