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  The Hindu : Karnataka / Mysore News : Ganjam guavas flood Mysore markets
The orchards in Ganjam are said to have received royal patronage from Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu Sultan.
With less seeds, the pulp of Ganjam guavas is very tasty and the guavas are much sought after by agro-processing industries.
The Ganjam guavas are widely sought and retail traders from the neighbouring States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu come to Mysore to place orders.
www.hindu.com /2004/08/23/stories/2004082302380300.htm   (497 words)

  
  Ganjam - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
GANJAM, a district of British India, in the extreme north-east of the Madras Presidency.
In 1765 the Northern Circars (including Ganjam) were granted to the English by imperial firman, and in August 1768 an English factory was founded at Ganjam, protected by a fort.
In 1816 Ganjam was overrun by the Pindaris; and in 1836 occurred the Gumsur campaign, when the British first came into contact with the aboriginal Kondhs, the suppression of whose practice of human sacrifice was successfully accomplished.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Ganjam   (597 words)

  
 GANJAM - Online Information article about GANJAM
The hilly region forms the agency of Ganjam, with an area of 3483 sq.
Bengal, and the French were compelled to abandon Ganjam and their other factories in the north.
August 1768 an English factory was founded at Ganjam, protected by a fort.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /GAG_GEO/GANJAM.html   (811 words)

  
 Ganjam District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ganjam District is a district in the Indian state of Orissa located on the border of Andhra Pradesh.
Ganjam is known for its beaches bordering the Indian Ocean, the most famous ones being Gopalpur (a famous tourist destination) and Dhavaleshwar.
The most populous city in Ganjam, Berhampur, is famous for silver filigree and silk sarees woven with gold and silver threads.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ganjam   (148 words)

  
 British Commercial News Online
Ganjam, a luxury jewellery brand from India, showcased its exquisite collection at a high-profile fashion event at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, London, recently.
Ganjam also had the distinction of participating in the Milan Fashion Week where the international fashion fraternity appreciated its designs.
With such joint efforts, Ganjam has produced fine jewellery that is born in India, and designed for the world.
www.ukinindia.org /magazines/bcn/public_html/InnerpageAgent.asp?IssueId=72&magzineId=2&SectionId=471   (294 words)

  
 The Ganjam, a brief history of a Maryport barque
She is named the Ganjam, after a promontery of that name on the river Ganges.
Her burthen, per register, new measurement, is 895 tons, old measurement, 905 tons, and she has a beautiful figure head by Brooker, representing an eastern personage, with a scimiter and turban.
The Ganjam is a beautiful model of a vessel, and as a specimen of naval architecture has not been excelled in the county.
www.mightyseas.co.uk /marhist/maryport/ganjam.htm   (307 words)

  
 Tathya.in :: Informing People   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Many people might not be knowing that people of Ganjam district in Orissa, bring as many as Rs 500 crore annually to the state.
Ganjam tops the list of HIV positive people in Orissa with 2.1 per cent of the district’s general population vulnerable to the AIDS.
Sources said that Ganjam comprises 1618 HIV positive cases of the state’s total of 4193 people which is almost 38.6 percent.
tathya.in /story.asp?sno=481   (367 words)

  
 The Music Magazine - India's hit music e-zine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Ganjam music festival is an eagerly awaited annual event in Bangalore.
November is the time for Ganjam Nagappa and Sons, Karnataka's diamond jewellers, to reaffirm their commitment to good music, and present to Bangalore's music lovers some of India's best-known musicians.
Ganjam's concerts are held at Bangalore Gayana Samaja, a hall hallowed by memories of legendary musicians, and Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore's posh, acoustically well-engineered auditorium.
www.themusicmagazine.com /ganjam.html   (383 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Perfect setting
Bangalore-based Ganjam Nagappa and Son is a name that has struck international gold ever since a young man named Nagappa decided to explore the secrets of jewellery in the Oriya village of Ganjam in 1889.
Ganjam has a presence in Japan and Singapore, boasting of World Lines by Japanese designer Kazuo Ogawa, the Italian house of Torrini and others at its Ganjam by Design boutique at Bangalore's Leela Palace hotel.
Coaxed into the Ganjam fold, known for its evaluation of the Nizam of Hyderabad's fabled jewellery, he recalls a stint at diamond cutting in Bombay (now Mumbai) around 1974 through the lens of Varahamira's `Jyotishsastra': "What fascinated me? The raw diamond, with a thin skin over it, is beautiful.
thehindubusinessline.com /life/2006/04/28/stories/2006042800300400.htm   (985 words)

  
 Deccan Herald News page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Ganjam Nagappa and Sons were the first to launch platinum jewellery in India, at a fashion show at Bangalore Palace.
Ganjam also boasts of the f diamond - rarest of the rare and graded as the highest calibre among diamonds.
Ganjam was a finalist in the International De Beers Diamond Design Contest, '98 and '99, winners at the "International Gold Virtousi 2002", "Tahiti Pearls Contest" and also a winner of "Swaranjali 2000".
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/sep04/metro5.asp   (573 words)

  
 V. K. Ganjam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Dr. Ganjam has continued his work in elucidating the precise mechanisms involved in mammalian sperm maturation.
Sperm acquire or develop the capacity for fertilization only during their transit through the epididymis, and knowledge of the sperm maturation process should enable its manipulation.
We are continuing our studies on 1) factors regulating epididymal 5_-reductase activity, 2) distribution and kinetics of epididymal androgen receptors, and 3) to establish the interaction of androgen receptors and the gene expression of 5_-reductase.
www.cvm.missouri.edu /vbms/faculty/ganjam.html   (315 words)

  
 insightorissa.com :: online news portal of orissa
Ganjam collector Sanjay Singh was to conduct the pilot project on mass education while Mayurbhanj collector VK Pandiyan’s responsibility was to experiment on panchayatiraj, a subject favorite to the CM himself.
Mayurbhanj and Ganjam are no where close to the target as was evident from the strong reaction from the chief secretary, a senior IAS officer, who was present in the meeting, told this website.
While Ganjam collector Singh stood was mute to Dr Pani’s questions, Mayurbhanj collector Pandiyan’s attempt to defend himself met with the chief secretary’s blow.
insightorissa.com /news/news_publish.php?naid=982   (475 words)

  
 Ganjam
Ganjam: Ganjam district was battered by a storm with a wind speed of 180 km an hour on October 17, 1999.
The cyclone and the rain that accompanied it paralyzed the Gopalpur port, affected two million people in 18 blocks and damaged 1,500 villages.
Cyclone: The southern part falls under the wind and cyclone very high damage risk zone – B. The rest area comes under the wind and cyclone moderate damage risk zone – A. Other: The district has problems of safe drinking water and sanitation.
www.seedsindia.org /SeedsOrissa/Ganjam.htm   (122 words)

  
 The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : Mystery behind Ganjam hooch tragedy deepens
BERHAMPUR: Allegations linking the Ganjam district Collector with the liquor mafia made by a suspended police inspector before the Justice P.K. Patro Commission have deepened the mystery behind the Ganjam hooch tragedy of last year.
The judicial commission was constituted to investigate into the tragedy that claimed 35 lives in March and April last.
Before the commission, Satish Padhi alleged that district Collector Sanjay Singh's brother had direct links with the liquor mafia of Ganjam district due to which the administration remained lenient towards the mafia.
www.hindu.com /2007/01/19/stories/2007011912130300.htm   (351 words)

  
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in precious stones are said to have migrated from the Ganjam district in Orissa.
In 1942 Ganjam was appointed by a royal degree as jeweller to his majesty, the Maharaja of Mysore This happened during the period of Ganjam Subbaramiah.
By this time, Ganjam had established itself firmly as a maker of fine diamond and traditional jewellery encrusted with precious stones.
www.bangalorebest.com /ebrochure/ganj/ganjam.html   (156 words)

  
 Globosport – Athlete & Celebrity Representation . Sports & Entertainment Events . Academies . TV ...
Ganjam is one of India' oldest and most premium brands of jewellery.
Globosport presented Ganjam with a unique concept to blend art and their jewellery into a fine evening of art appreciation for Ganjam's select customers.
Overall, the evening was a great success with Ganjam delighting its customers to a rare and educative evening with one of India's finest artists.
www.globosportworld.com /entertainment/events/ganjam.htm   (129 words)

  
 Press Releases: India: Cyclone - Oct 1999, Orissa cyclone: Reconstruction in Ganjam
Tribal communities are some of the most vulnerable groups in the Ganjam district of Orissa.
Their village is located in the foothills of the Eastern Ghat mountain range, which runs through the centre of Ganjam district.
They worked with Swosti (which means 'good' in a local tribal language), a local women's community organisation, and gave the women the opportunity to decide which projects would most benefit their community.
www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-64DCUE?OpenDocument   (773 words)

  
 Ganjam Hotels in Ganjam India Hotels of Ganjam Hotel Reservation Booking
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Ganjam Hotels Directory - Hotel Booking for Discount, Budget, Deluxe, Luxury Hotel Reservation in Ganjam.
Also get the best information on hotels in Ganjam and make your stay and tour a memorable one.
hotels.indiantravelportal.com /ganjam.html   (73 words)

  
 Aditya Ganjam
Aditya Ganjam and Hui Zhang, Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol 93, Issue 1, Pares 159-170.
Aditya Ganjam, Albert Greenberg, Chris Rice, Hui Zhang, Jeff Fishburn, Proceedings of FTTH 2004, Orlando, FL, October, 2004.
Kunwadee Sripanidkulchai, Aditya Ganjam, Bruce Maggs, and Hui Zhang, Proceedings of ACM SIGCOMM, Portland, OR, August, 2004.
www.cs.cmu.edu /People/aganjam/academics.html   (512 words)

  
 Ganjam positions itself as premium jewellery brand - Sify.com
According to Umesh Ganjam, Joint Managing Director, Ganjam, "the company is also looking at setting up boutiques not only in other Indian cities but also in overseas markets.
And every single piece of Ganjam jewellery is unique and can justify a position in the museum," added Walford.
He said that the idea behind the campaign was to establish Ganjam as an Indian cultural icon.
sify.com /finance/fullstory.php?id=14191895   (336 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Ganjam's new store targets connoisseurs
GANJAM Nagappa & Son, one of Bangalore's jewellery houses, has launched a high profile jewellery store at The Leela Galleria in the city.
The jewellery lines are: Ganjam Heritage Design that has used Burmese ruby, mines which are now extinct.
Describing the growth of the Ganjam brand, Mr Umesh said "Ganjam By Design is a logical progression of how the Ganjam brand has evolved.
www.blonnet.com /2002/12/23/stories/2002122301111300.htm   (315 words)

  
 The nexus between migrant workers and AIDS in Orissa (SSPC, New Delhi)
Ganjam (Orissa): A deathly scourge is developing in this district, home to nearly 45 percent of the total HIV/AIDS cases in the state and where an alarming 85 percent of the victims are migrant workers and their spouses.
And though the connection between migration and HIV has already been established in Ganjam through studies by NGOs, the issue has failed to attract the attention of either the Orissa State AIDS Cell (OSAC) or the state government.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Orissa and Gujarat on Dec 3 2002 to address the issue of migration and HIV/AIDS in Ganjam and Puri districts.
www.sspconline.org /news_details.asp?news_id=ns49   (487 words)

  
 Tehelka - The People's Paper
Sanaramachandrapur is one of the eight villages in Ganjam district where the tragedy struck.
The state government has ordered a probe into the tragedy, but Opposition Congress leader Narasinga Mishra has called the directive a farce, claiming that the findings of such commissions are never made public.
Deaths caused by spurious liquor are not new in Ganjam, they are reported every year.
www.tehelka.com /story_main17.asp?filename=Ne040806Naveens_ganjam.asp   (518 words)

  
 Rediff On The NeT: Ganjam is Orissa's AIDS hot spot
Ganjam district in coastal Orissa, which is yet to recover from the devastation caused by the super cyclone, has now been declared an AIDS hot spot.
Between 1994 and 1999 the microbiology department of the MKCG Medical College in Berhampur sent 8000 blood samples from Ganjam district for tests to Calcutta.
With the fear of AIDS now firmly entrenched in the district, many private clinics have begun fleecing patients.
www.rediff.com /news/1999/dec/08oris.htm   (216 words)

  
 Diamonds.net News - Ganjam, Laurentia Collaborate for Indian Market
Leading Indian jeweler Ganjam and Italian gold jewelry design house Laurentia are collaborating to create an international line of jewelry for the Indian market.
Umesh Ganjam, director of Ganjam by Design says that the two companies will be working closely together on an international line of jewelry for Indian consumers.
Ganjam already has a very successful line of jewelry that it produces as part of a joint venture with Japanese designer Ogawa Kazuo for India and Japan.
www.diamonds.net /news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=8966   (269 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Ganjam pact with Italian brand
"Ganjam has always endeavoured to offer under the Ganjam World Line jewellery from around the world to the discerning Indian customer.
This truly international collection reflects the best of the international trends in the sphere of fine jewellery and we are proud to present Laurentia," Mr Umesh Ganjam, Joint Managing Director, Ganjam by Design, said.
Laurentia will be part of Ganjam by Design as it charts out an expansion plan covering cities such as New Delhi and Hyderabad.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2003/11/11/stories/2003111101401700.htm   (211 words)

  
 The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : Chikungunya in Ganjam district?
However, the district health officials are yet to confirm presence of any chikungunya cases in Ganjam district.
Thousands of people were allegedly affected by the disease last year in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhmal districts.
Assistant professor of medicine at the MKCG Medical College Umashankar Mishra had then got blood samples of some patients suspected to be suffering from Chikungunya last year tested at the National Institute of Virology, Pune.
www.thehindu.com /2007/02/26/stories/2007022612920300.htm   (160 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Ganjam positions itself as premium jewellery brand
Bangalore-based jewellery brand Ganjam has kicked-off an international marketing and advertising campaign to position itself as a premium Indian luxury brand.
According to Mr Umesh Ganjam, Joint Managing Director, Ganjam, "the company is also looking at setting up boutiques not only in other Indian cities but also in overseas markets.
He said that the idea behind the campaign was to establish Ganjam as an Indian cultural icon.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2006/04/26/stories/2006042600531200.htm   (362 words)

  
 Learning centres: scaling up community management in Ganjam, Orissa, India - IRC International Water and Sanitation ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Learning centres: scaling up community management in Ganjam, Orissa, India
Ganjam has a population of about 3 million, of which 87% is rural.
Ultimately, scaling up community management needs effective, sustainable partnership with communities, NGOs and government working to achieve common objectives.
www.irc.nl /page/669   (348 words)

  
 Ganjam jewellery: Making its own road-Marketing-Brand Equity-News-The Economic Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Though the business of branded jewellery is on an overdrive, the Bangalore-based Ganjam Nagappa and Son, one of the oldest jewellery houses in the country is sticking to its traditional business strategy.
In an interview with Brandequity.com, Umesh Ganjam, Joint Managing Director, Ganjam Nagappa and Sons shares his thoughts and experience on the Indian jewellery market.
Umesh: In India, we have a presence in Bangalore with two stores; our flagship store, and a luxury boutique, "Ganjam By Design".
economictimes.indiatimes.com /articleshow/616645.cms   (364 words)

  
 Starburst from Ganjam - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A stargazer’s delight, it is inspired by the churning cauldron of stars and galaxies that collide with each other to create the most magnificent and breathtaking display of light and brilliance.
The Starburst collection was officially previewed at a special show held by Ganjam at the world famous Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London recently.
The collection has been designed by the Ganjam Studio and is available at the Ganjam showroom at Infantry Road.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/may222004/metro5.asp   (331 words)

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