Gurudas Dasgupta (Bengali: গুরুদাস দাসগুপ্ত) (borm 1936) is an Indian politician and a leader of the Communist Party of India. He became a member of the Rajya Sabha in 1985. He was elected the General Secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 2001. In 2004, He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from Panskura in West Bengal. In 2009, He was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Ghatal in West Bengal.

External links[link]

• Detailed Profile: Shri Gurudas Dasgupta in india.gov.in website

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Mukesh Ambani
Chairman & MD of Reliance Industries
Born	(1957-04-19) 19 April 1957 (age 55) Colony of Aden[1]
Residence	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	University of Bombay Stanford University (dropped out)
Occupation	Chairman & MD of Reliance Industries Director of Bank of America
Net worth	US$ 22.3 billion (2012)[2]
Religion	Hinduism
Spouse	Nita Ambani
Children	Akash,Anant,Isha[3]
Parents	Dhirubhai Ambani Kokilaben Ambani
Relatives	Anil Ambani (Brother)
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Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani (Gujarati: મુકેશ ધીરુભાઈ અંબાની) (born on 19 April 1957) is an Indian business magnate who is the chairman and managing director of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the foremost company of the Indian energy and materials conglomerate Reliance Group.^[4] The company was ranked #134th in Fortune Global 500 and is India's most valuable company by market value and second-largest Indian company by turnover.^[5][6] Ambani remains the largest individual shareholder, with 44.7 percent stake in RIL. The company is the operator of the world’s biggest oil refining complex and owner of India’s biggest natural gas field.^[7] Mukesh's younger brother is Anil Ambani, who heads Reliance Group. The Ambani family is the richest family in India and one of the richest in the world, their wealth inherited from Dhirubhai Ambani, founder of 2nd largest Indian conglomerate Reliance Group (after Tata Group).^[8]

In 2010, he was named among the most powerful people in the world by Forbes in its list of "68 people who matter most"^[9] As of 2012, he is the second richest man in Asia^[10] and the 19th richest person in the world with a personal wealth of US$22.3 billion. In 2007, a strong rally in the Indian stock market and the appreciation of the Indian rupee boosted the market capitalisation of Reliance group companies, briefly making him the world’s richest man.^[11][12][13]

He is a member of the board of directors of Bank of America Corporation and a present member of the international advisory board of the Council on Foreign Relations.

In 2012, Forbes named Mukesh Ambani the 2nd richest sports owner ^[14] in the world. According to the list of richest sports owners, he is richer than owners of Chelsea and AC Milan. Ambani's company Reliance Industries owns the Indian Premier League domestic cricket club Mumbai Indians ^[15].

Early life[link]

Mukesh Ambani was born on 19th April, 1957 to Dhirubhai Ambani and Kokilaben Ambani in a Colony of Aden, Yemen.^[16] He has a brother, Anil, and two sisters - Dipti Salgaoncar & Nina Kothari.^[17]

The Ambani family lived in a two bedroom apartment in Bhuleshwar, Mumbai until the 1970s.^[18] Dhirubhai Ambani then purchased a 14-floor apartment block called 'Sea Wind' in Colaba, where, until recently, Mukesh and Anil each lived with their families on different floors.^[19]

Mukesh Ambani was educated at Abaay Morischa School in Mumbai and completed his graduation with a bachelor`s degree in chemical engineering from the UDCT, now Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. He stood sixth in the University exams.<sup>[20]</sup> Mukesh later enrolled for an MBA from Stanford University but completed only one year of the two year program and dropped out in the year 1980.<sup>[21]</sup> Indira Gandhi administration threw open the doors of PFY (Polyester Filament Yarn) manufacturing to the private sector in early 1980. Dhirubhai Ambani had applied for a license to set up PFY manufacturing plant. In spite of stiff competition from Tatas, Birlas and 43 others, Dhirubhai was awarded the licence.<sup>[22]</sup> To help him build the PFY plant, Dhirubhai pulled his eldest son Mukesh out of Stanford where he was studying for his MBA. Mukesh Ambani, then dropped out to help his father and initiated Reliance`s backward integration from textiles into polyester fibres and further into petrochemicals, beginning in 1981.^[23]

In 2010, Mukesh Ambani has been conferred the 'Degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa' by M.S University, Baroda, Gujarat^[24]

Business career[link]

He joined Reliance Industries in 1981.^[25] He initiated Reliance's backward integration journey from textiles into polyester fibres and further into petrochemicals, petroleum refining and going up-stream into oil and gas exploration and production.^[26]

Ambani set up one of the largest and most complex information and communications technology initiatives in the world in the form of Reliance Infocomm Limited (now Reliance Communications Limited).^[27]

Ambani directed and led the creation of the world’s largest grassroots petroleum refinery at Jamnagar, India, with a current capacity of 660,000 barrels per day (33 million tonnes per year) integrated with petrochemicals, power generation, port and related infrastructure.^[28]

Board Memberships[link]

• Chairman, Managing Director, Chairman of Finance Committee and Member of Employees Stock Compensation Committee, Reliance Industries Limited
• Former Chairman, Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
• Former Vice Chairman, Reliance Petroleum
• Chairman of the Board, Reliance Petroleum
• Chairman and Chairman of Audit Committee, Reliance Retail Limited.
• Chairman, Reliance Exploration and Production DMCC
• Director, Member of Credit Committee and Member of Compensation & Benefits Committee, Bank of America Corporation^[29]

Awards and honours[link]

• Ranked 5th best performing CEO in the world by Harvard Business Review in its ranking of top 50 global CEOs.^[39]
• Only Indian to be a part of the United Nations MDG Advocacy Group^[40]
• Re-elected as Vice Chairman of the Business Council for Sustainable Development's (WBCSD) Executive Committee for a second consecutive term in 2010.^[41]
• Ranked 33rd among the 'Top 50 Most Respected Business Leaders of the World' in a survey conducted by Pricewater House Coopers and published in Financial Times, London in 2003.
• Conferred the 'Membership Award' by The Textile Association of India in December 2002.
• Ranked 13th in Asia’s Power 25 list of 'The Most Powerful People in Business' published by Fortune magazine in 2004.
• Ranked No.2 by IMRB International in The Power 100 list of India's Most Powerful CEOs, in 2004

Award Gallery[link]

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  Mukesh Ambani received 'Juran Quality Medal' in 2009

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  Mukesh Ambani conferred the 'Asia Society Leadership Award'

Personal life[link]

He is married to Nita Ambani and has three children.^[42] They live in a private 27-story building in Mumbai named Antilia.^[43] The value of the home is US$1 billion and it is claimed to be the most expensive home in history.^[44] Billionaire Mukesh Ambani earns an annual salary of 150 million rupee (Rs 15 crore), which has remained unchanged since the fiscal 2008-09.^[45]

References[link]

External links[link]

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Moodbidri Veerappa Moily (Kannada: ಮೂಡಬಿದ್ರಿ ವೀರಪ್ಪ ಮೊಯ್ಲಿ) (born January 12, 1940) is the current Minister of Corporate Affairs in the Indian government.^[1] Moily was elected as MP of the Chickballapur district by a wide margin in 2009.^[2] He currently serves as the All India Congress Committee General Secretary in charge of Andhra Pradesh. He is one of the senior members of the Congress Party and is a close adviser for the Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi. Moily is a former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Karnataka (19 Nov 1992 - 11 Dec 1994). He was elected to Karnataka state legislative assembly from Karkala constituency of Udupi district. He was first ethnic Tuluva Chief Minister of Karnataka state.

Early life[link]

Veerappa Moily was born in Marpadi Village, Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. He belong to Devadiga community. He did his B.A. from Government College (now known as University College) situated at Hampankatta in Mangalore city. He completed his B.L. from University Law College, Bengaluru.

Political career[link]

Veerappa Moily is the senior Partner in the Law Firm, Moily Associates.

Career Background[link]

• 2011–present: Cabinet Minister of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India
• 2009–2011: Cabinet Minister of Law and Justice, Govt. of India
• 2006–2009: Chairman of the Oversight Committee for implementation of 27 per cent reservation for OBCs in central educational institutions
• 2002–2004: Chairman, Revenue Reforms Commission
• 2000–2002: Chairman, Tax Reforms Commission
• 1992–1994: Chief Minister of Karnataka
• 1989–1992: Minister for Law, Youth Service, Culture, Information, Parliamentary Affairs and Education, Govt. of Karnataka
• 1983–1985: Leader of Opposition, Karnataka Assembly
• 1980–1982: Minister for Finance and Planning, Govt. of Karnataka
• 1974–1977: Minister for Small Scale Industries, Govt. of Karnataka
• Appointed to various committees by Indira Gandhi one of which led to the setting up of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
• Practiced law in the courts of Karkala, Mangalore, High Court in Bangalore and at the Supreme Court of India.
• Led the implementation of economic reforms in Karnataka in 1992 and also responsible for drafting & implementing the Karnataka Land Reforms Act in 1974.
• Led several projects, policies and achievements of the State of Karnataka in ministries and sectors such as Finance, Irrigation and Power, Urban Development and Infrastructure, Housing and Rural Development, Empowerment, Education and Culture.
• Author of epic poem Sri Ramayana Mahanveshanam in five volumes containing 42,295 lines in Kannada. It is also being translated into Hindi and being published by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi.
• Authored ‘Musings on India’ Part 1 & 2 in English containing articles on contemporary issues including public finance.
• Regular columnist for leading print publications and electronic media.
• Currently writing a book on the steps to be taken to make India an economic superpower by year 2020.

Summary of Achievements[link]

Chairman of Tax Reforms Commission[link]

• Formulated a systematic reform of the tax system resulting in improved revenue productivity and competitiveness of the State of Karnataka.^{[citation needed]}
• Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, implemented 80% of the recommendations from the commission resulting in tax revenues increases of Rs. 2200 crores in 2003-04 from recommendations of the commission.^{[citation needed]}

Chairman of Revenue Reforms Commission[link]

• Report submitted during November 2003 recommending reforms in Irrigation, Health, Education and Forest Departments
• Revenue increases of Rs. 1800 crores from the commission’s recommendations.^{[citation needed]}

Finance[link]

• Presented the Karnataka State Budgets for 1992-93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1980–81, 1981-82 & 1982-83.
• Set records of revenue surplus during every stint as Finance Minister.^{[citation needed]}

Irrigation and Power[link]

• Led unprecedented and huge outlays in irrigation works and helped maximize the irrigation potential of Karnataka.^{[citation needed]}
• Developed innovative financing schemes such as Irrigation bonds which were appreciated by the Reserve Bank of India and the World Bank.^{[citation needed]}
• Cleared and conceived massive works on the power generation and power distribution system in Karnataka that substantially reduced the power shortage position in Karnataka.^{[citation needed]}
• Established Krishna Jalabhagya Nigam scheme which mobilised Rs. 13,000 crores for irrigation projects.^{[citation needed]}

Rural and Urban Development and Infrastructure[link]

• Formulated and implemented various drinking water schemes and employment guarantee schemes and housing schemes.^{[citation needed]}
• Established the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance to formulate and appraise infrastructure development projects, mobilization of funds from different sources, implementation of urban infrastructure projects, and capacity building/training on urban development issues.^{[citation needed]}
• Initiated various projects such as the International Airport in Bangalore, International Convention Centre, Konkan Railway, and National Games in Bangalore.^{[citation needed]}
• Sanctioned and implemented the Rs. 1200 crores ADB aid programme for the coastal region of Karnataka.^{[citation needed]}

Education[link]

• Chief Architect of the new Common Entrance Test (CET) system launching an admission policy for technical education founded on merit, transparency and social justice.^{[citation needed]}
• Established the nation’s leading law institute, The National Law School University.^{[citation needed]}
• Executed the Total Literacy Programme in the State of Karnataka.^{[citation needed]}
• Worked with the World Bank to execute Universalisation of Primary Education.^{[citation needed]}
• Oversaw the reform in University Education in Karnataka. He established six universities such as Kannada University, Rajiv Gandhi Medical University, Visweshwariah Technical University, Karnataka Open University, Mangalore University and Gulbarga University.
• Has successfully lobbied for the establishment of an IIT in Muddenahalli, birthplace of legendary engineer, Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya. The Indian Institute of Technology Muddenahalli is to be the 17th IIT in India and has been approved as part of the 11th 5 year plan.^[3] Construction is commencing soon and will be completed around 2012.

Publications[link]

Law Minister Mr. M. Veerappa Moily has a written a book “The edge of time”. It is a Kannada novel Tembare which examines, a complex cultural practice of coastal Karnataka, called bhutaradhane, or the worship of hero-spirits. The Pambada community, a marginalised dalit community, has as its hereditary profession, spirit impersonation during elaborate rituals. Mr. Moily explored two responses to this traditional and exploitative profession through two Pambada brothers: one who rebels and opts for formal education, and the other who tries to revive the true spirit of the ancient practice. (courtesy : Prasanta Varma, Advocate, Supreme Court of India). Mr. Moily is an advocate by profession, he entered politics about four decades ago and he became the chief minister of Karnataka in the year 1992.

Moily is a literary figure of some note. He has served as a regular columnist for The Hindu and Deccan Herald (both English-language newspapers) and for Samyukta Karnataka (a Kannada newspaper). He has also authored several books, all in Kannada, being:

• Thembare: A novel and perhaps his most critically acclaimed work, it has been translated into English under the title "The edge of time."
• Kotta: Another novel, made into telefilms in both Kannada and Hindi, directed by M.S. Sathyu.
• Suligali: "Typhoon." A novel.
• Sagaradeepa: "Ocean lamp." A novel.
• Milana: A play.
• Parajitha: A play.
• Premavendare: A play.
• Halu-Jenu Maththe: An anthology of poems.
• Nadeyali Samara: An anthology of poems.
• Yakshaprashne: An anthology of poems.
• Sri Ramayana Mahanveshanam: This poem will be published in five volumes, the first four of which have already been released between February 2001 and March 2004. Originally published in Kannada, the epic poem is now being translated into Hindi.
• Musings on India: A collection of his newspaper articles, Sapna Publications and Full Circle, New Delhi, 2001

Veerappa Moily is currently dictating an English book called “Unleashing India” (three parts have already been published- one on agriculture, second on water and third on electricity) on Human Resource and how our country can be the super power after 25 to 30 years, taking advantage of the demographic dividend.

Veerappa Moily is also writing another epic poem on Draupadi and the title is “Shrimudi Parikranam”. In an interview to Bar & Bench he said "This is how I go on writing, it is an unstoppable journey".^[4]

Awards[link]

• Ameen Sadbhavana Award in 2000.
• Devaraj Urs Prashasthi in 2001.
• Aryabhatta Award in 2001.
• Dr. B.R Ambedkar Award in 2002.
• Moortidevi Award in 2010^[5]

Personal life[link]

Veerappa Moily is married to his cousin Malathi (his mother's brother's daughter). The couple are blessed with four children and five grandchildren.

References[link]

1. ^ "Council of Ministers - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". http://india.gov.in. Government of India. http://india.gov.in/govt/cabinet.php. Retrieved 11 August 2010. 
2. ^ "Land developers taking buyers for a ride". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 24 October 2008. http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/24/stories/2008102455481100.htm. 
3. ^ "'IIT at Muddenahalli in 11th plan'". Deccanherald.com. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/25455/iit-muddenahalli-11th-plan.html. Retrieved 2011-03-29. 
4. ^ "Conversation with Veerappa Moily, Minister of Law and Justice". Barandbench.com. http://barandbench.com/brief/4/1270/conversation-with-veerappa-moily-minister-of-law-and-justice. Retrieved 2011-03-29. 
5. ^ "Moortidevi Award for Veerappa Moily - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2010-03-19. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Moortidevi-Award-for-Veerappa-Moily/articleshow/5700182.cms. Retrieved 2011-03-29. 

External links[link]

• http://www.devadiga.com/mille/index.asp?id=48
• http://www.ibnlive.com/news/panel-tells-govt-to-end-secrecy/12612-4.html
• http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Moily-says-WikiLeaks-playing-havoc-with-global-democracies/768939/