10 K Run on November 22

 

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10 K Run event attracts Rs. 15 lakh prize money

‘Telugus in the US to host similar runs there’

 

 

All set: Suresh Babu, Chairman of 10K Foundation, addressing a press conference with P Gopichand, Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly N Manohar, actors Anushka and Allu Arjun

HYDERABAD: The seventh edition of the popular and annual 10K Run will be held on November 22 on the Necklace Road starting from 6.30 a.m. The half-marathon race too be will be held simultaneously and will begin at 5. 30 a.m. Both events are open to all categories with assurance of support services all along the route.

Social cause

“This is not a commercial run as some of them are in other parts of the country. We have a social cause like creating health consciousness, completing the process of cleaning up of Hussainsagar Lake and most importantly, enhancing the image of Hyderabadis,” said noted producer and Chairman of 10K Foundation Suresh Babu.

At a press conference here on Wednesday which he addressed flanked by badminton champ P. Gopichand, Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly N. Manohar, film stars Anushka, Allu Arjun and others, Mr. Suresh Babu said, “We are all set to go global this year as Telugus in the United States have come forward to host these runs in 10 cities there.” It is “a very, very special event” symbolising the typical Hyderabadi spirit transgressing all social and political barriers, he said and expects the number of participants to be much more than the 20,000 who took part in the last edition.

The event which also attracts handsome Rs. 15 lakh prize money is also likely to feature some runners from Ethiopia.

Mr. Manohar reminded that the quality of the run over the years was proof of the commitment of the entire team which works selflessly. “In fact, we invite NGOs to raise their own funds by ‘selling’ their own dream pet projects during the event,” he appealed.

“For us, participation in large numbers is important to convey a message of the famous resilience of Hyderabadis. Let us not forget that the last edition was organised just after the Mumbai blasts and the way the city responded was largely appreciated as funds were also donated to the victims then from Mission Foundation,” he recalled.

Actors Anushka and Arjun as brand ambassadors for the event strived to ensure the success of the event to put the city on the global map.

Women entrepreneurs at their best

Trade carnival by COWE begins at Necklace Road

 

 

Check it out: Enthusiastic buyers at the Trade Carnival 2009 being organised by Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs at Necklace Road on Saturday.

HYDERABAD: Are you on the look out for those decorative ‘diyas’, creative knick-knacks and designer chocolates for the ensuing Deepavali ? Do you fancy designer silk and cotton sarees with a variety of handmade embellishments or scouting for that ideal nutrition snack foods ? Then Trade Carnival-2009 at People’s Plaza, Necklace Road is the place to head for.

The three-day carnival organised by the Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE) to help women turn entrepreneurs in fields of their choice and help them market their products was inaugurated by State Bank of Hyderabad Chief General Manager Sunil Pant on Saturday.

The five- year- old COWE, which was started with six members, today has about 600 members engaged in diverse fields, engineering, Information Technology, bio-technology, pharmacy, food, textiles, service sector, industry, legal and financial services.

Cowe president Uma said the trade carnival was provided with an aim to provide a platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their products, widen market opportunities, test market preference and networking opportunities.

“Our objective is to ensure empowerment through entrepreneurship,” says Uma. This is not difficult for women as they are good at multi-tasking, far more committed to their work, regular in loan repayments.

The trade fair has numerous stalls exhibiting fashion ware, handicrafts, interiors, jewellery, household goods, consumer durables. Some women entrepreneurs like Anuradha running paper cup units successfully also put on display imported automatic paper cup machine that can make 50 cups a minute.

Puja, an ex-Bank of America employee, started her own trousseau and attractive gift packing enterprise for a variety of products during weddings, baby showers, festivals etc. Her homemade chocolates in attractive packing apparently enjoy demand as corporate gifts.

Cowe on its part helps its members by organising six-week programmes, giving them motivation, awareness, entrepreneurship skills, exposure through field visits , networking through tie-ups with business organisations, MoUs with international women’s organisations for marketing purposes.