U21Global, the world's premier online Graduate School, today announced the launch of a new Master of Management in International Business (MMIB) program to meet the aspirations of young professionals.Designed to prepare executives for management and leadership roles in a global economy, the MMIB program offers a focused and relevant curriculum to equip them to contribute to their organisation and the global economy. Through the MMIB program, U21Global aims to develop an alumnus of new global leaders ready to take on the demands of the knowledge-based world. Young professionals who have obtained the MMIB can proceed to articulate toward the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

With the global economy growing at a rate of 3% in 2005 as revealed at the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, and with Asia contributing to a large percentage of global economic growth, the need for qualified managers with global leadership capabilities in Asia continues to heighten (Jiji Press Sept 3, 2005).

The MMIB program features a holistic learning environment – one that provides an inclusive, highly interactive, authentic and meaningful learning experience that facilitates deep learning. The MMIB program will adopt the same pedagogical approach as taken for the U21Global MBA and MISM programs, both of which incorporate a problem-based approach within an engaging, faculty-facilitated educational environment that

fosters a high degree of collaborative and peer-learning.
The flexibility of this online program allows ambitious new graduates to start building a career immediately while pursuing the Masters program. Although many of the applicants are expected to be employed, the MMIB program is the first post-graduate degree program at U21Global that targets young graduates with limited or no prior work experience.

“Our research has exposed a huge gap in the reach of post-graduate education. There appears to be immediate demand as many graduates have expressed a desire to continue with further education upon graduation of a bachelors degree. In India, for example, 69% of individuals interested in pursuing a post-graduate degree do not meet our managerial experience criteria for the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in

Tourism and Travel Management and Master of Science in Information Systems Management” said Dr. Helen Lange, Director of the MBA and MMIB programs at U21Global.“The Master of Management in International Business gives young professional graduates an opportunity to develop leadership competencies and International Business acumen through the program, and later use their MMIB studies as credit towards an MBA degree,” added Dr. Helen Lange.Commencing in November 2006, the program will require candidates to complete 12 subjects, with each subject comprising between 120 to 150 hours of study - equating to approximately 10 to 12 hours per week. The program is expected to have an average duration of two years and upon completion, will allow students to

articulate with full credit to the MBA program.

To qualify for admission into the MMIB program, applicants require a first degree from a good university, and work experience is not mandatory. Applicants whose first language is not English will also need an English language qualification (TOEFL or IELTS).

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, today announced the launch of its value-for-money FM radiophone—the C168. This is part of Motorola's expanded product portfolio designed to address the diverse needs and desires of mass-market consumers with compelling features, designs and technologies. The Motorola C168 comes packed with broad functionality and a range of features in sleek sophistication at an unbeatable price point of Rs 2990/-.

The new Motorola C168 is the only phone at this price to come with a 65K colour display and FM Radio. This stylishly thin and lightweight phone is specially designed for users on the go. It offers a storage capability of 600 phonebook entries and 250 SMS messages along with FM Radio, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), GPRS, WAP, zoom font, polyphonic ringtones, an excellent talk time of 500 minutes and standby time of 340 hours, a TFT display and comes with pre-loaded games.

Mr. Lloyd Mathias, Director Marketing, Mobile Devices, Motorola India, remarked, “The C168 reiterates Motorola’s commitment to delivering mobile communications to everyone. Building on the momentum of our mass-market portfolio, we aim to meet the diverse needs of today’s consumer. The C168 represents inspired design and a focus on the best of the basics, while providing valuable extras at a very affordable price to extend its usefulness even further”.

Over the past few months, Motorola has launched innovative marketing and sales strategies. The company signed on Bharti Teletech Limited as its national distributor. Earlier, Motorola tied up with GE Money to offer an interest free finance option to customers buying mid and hi-end Motorola phones thereby becoming the pioneer in offering financing for mobile phones. The company has also been very active in its product introductions during this period---- MOTOSLVR, & MOTORAZR V3 and V3i in the first phase was followed by the MOTOPEBL and the MobileME Bluetooth accessories business. Motorola further strengthened its relationship with consumers across India by unveiling the first Indian brand ambassador --- actor, Abhishek Bachchan. As Motorola’s brand ambassador, Abhishek will support marketing and branding efforts for the entire Mobile Device product range.

Air Deccan announces that effective 7th July; the fuel surcharge will be revised to Rs. 500 from the existing Rs. 300 on all fares to all the routes. The new surcharge will be applicable to all bookings made on or after 7th July and will not apply to tickets that have been booked/ purchased in advance. (Before 7th July 2006)

The surcharge has been imposed due to the continuous escalation of the jet fuel prices. “In the last one year there has been a 36% increase in the fuel prices in India. Tax on fuel has also increased by 26%-36%. It is imperative for us to revise the fuel surcharge as the fuel cost of an aircraft contributes approximately 40% to the total Airline cost’, said Warwick Brady, Chief Operating Officer, Air Deccan.For any further queries on the fares, passengers can visit the Air Deccan website- www.airdeccan.net or call our 24/7 all India Call Centre 39008888 (Please prefix your city code while dialing)

The tickets can also be purchased from any of the following outlets:
• Air Deccan airport Counters
• Bangalore & Chennai Ticketing office
• Travel Agents across India
• Reliance Web stores across 104 cities in India
• Club HP petrol pumps in 6 states in India
• Indiatimes website- www.airdeccan.indiatimes.com

India’s No.1 low cost airline and the third largest airline in the country, Air Deccan has the largest network in India today covering 55 airports plying 265 flights a day. Since its inception in 2003, Air Deccan has flown over 5 million passengers and the number growing everyday.