AUGURING WELL FOR NALCO Try holding a conch shell to your ear, the sound of the ocean, humming gently, can be heard. It is actually the natural vibration or cosmic energy of the earth that gets magnified on entering the conch shell. These unique whorls are directed clockwise in perfect synchronization with universal harmony. That is why a conch shell is blown during sacred rites to get rid of negative energy. The vibrations from these conch shells can dispel evil forces from the earth and also clear environmental pollution! In one of the cultural programmes of Nalco at Bhubaneswar recently, the conch-blowers of Narendrapur in Ganjam district of Orissa, presented a unique Shankh Dhwani recital.
THE SHANKH DHWANI Audited Financial Results 2006-07 Nalco s Net Profit jumps by 52% to Rs.2381 crore Highest-ever Turnover of Rs.6515 crore, up by 22% In the previous issue of Parichaya, the unaudited results were highlighted. The audited results for the last fiscal have been announced subsequently. According to audited financial results taken on record by the Board during the meeting held in Bhubaneswar on June 26, Nalco has reported a 52% jump in net profit to Rs.2381 crore during the financial year 2006-07, from Rs.1562 crore achieved in the previous year. The Company has also achieved the highest-ever sales turnover of Rs.6515 crore, recording an increase of 22% over the previous year s figure of Rs.5324 crore. The Company s export earnings also increased by 12% to Rs.2585 crore from Rs.2306 crore in the previous year. Similarly, the gross margin jumped by 40% to Rs.3942 crore from Rs.2811 crore. ROCE (return on capital employed) increased to 32% from 25% in the previous year. The EPS (earning per share) increased to Rs.37 from Rs.24 in the previous year. The Company has achieved an impressive CAGR of 22% in turnover over last 5 years. If the extraneous factor of price increase on LME is ignored, the CAGR in turnover reduces to 13%, which itself surpasses the global industry growth rate over the same period. We Feel Proud I have gone through couple of issues of Parichaya. I find it very informative, rich in content and makes us feel proud of Nalco s achievements. I wish you could mail me a copy every month. Letters to the Editor Siba Prasad Padhi, FICWA Niran & Co., Bhubaneswar Congratulations Please accept my congratulations for the excellent cover of February issue of Parichaya, which has silently conveyed many of our feelings. With the tri-colour background and the preambles of our constitution embedded on it, the white pigeon aptly represents India s continuing peace efforts. These have been further reinforced with Nalco s commitment towards Industrial Development of the country and the pledge on the 58th Republic Day. Contrary to all other newsletters, Parichaya has differently brought out a multi-purpose colourful front cover. (received through e-mail) R. Sekar, CM (Finance) Smelter Plant, Angul E-Parichaya Since printing and distribution of Parichaya takes time, its online version is an excellent attempt for fast delivery. Now, we can get Parichaya through e-mail, and even find the latest issue in www.nalcoindia.com. I have been keeping all the issues of Parichaya over the years. With electronic version, it is now easy for me to store them in my computer. Thank you very much. Interesting & Informative I received the latest issue of Parichaya. It is very attractive, beautifully presented, informative and makes an interesting reading. Congratulations! Dinabandhu Chaudhury Chief Editor, Dainik Navajyoti, Ajmer, Rajasthan Well Appreciated Harikumar PVN AM(S), Port Facilities, Vizag I am a regular reader of Parichaya. In the January issue, the story The Fable Changed with Time is a very good example to boost team building. I would appreciate, if you could include such stories in every issue. Binod Satpathy (received through e-mail) Training Institute, S&P Complex, Angul Published by : Corporate Communication Department, National Aluminium Company Limited, Nalco Bhawan, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar - 751 013 Chief Editor : Harish C. Pradhan, DGM(PR) Editor : Anil Bhatt, Chief Manager (CC) Photography : P. Acharya, Sr. Photographer Designed and Printed at : Perfect Print & Graphics (P) Ltd., 154, Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar - 751 010, Ph.: 2587834 1 EVEN BEFORE GETTING THE PRINTED COPY, YOU CAN GO THROUGH E-PARICHAYA AT www.nalcoindia.com You may send your feedback to abhatt@nalcoindia.co.in
Distinguished Visitors Subsequently, the 2nd Pay Revision Committee for executives of CPSEs, led by Justice M.J. Rao, Chairman, visited Nalco on June 11 & 12. During their stay, the 9-member team discussed various issues pertaining to pay and perks, with the senor officials of Nalco, Mahanadi Coalfields, RINL, BHPV and Dredging Corporation. As part of their study visit, the Members of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry were in Bhubaneswar on June 8 & 9. Led by Shri Swadesh Chakraborty, the 10-member Committee, interacted with the top officials of Nalco, Mahanadi Coalfields and Indian Rare Earths. EEPC EXPORT AWARD FOR NALCO Nalco has bagged the All India Export Award, instituted by the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), in the Star Performer category, for the year 2005-06. On behalf of the Company, the award was received by Shri C.R. Pradhan, CMD I/c, from Shri Kamal Nath, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, at a function held in New Delhi on June 1. Nalco has played a pioneering role in the export of alumina and aluminium from India. Since inception, the Company has been constantly increasing its exports and forex earnings. During the financial year 2005-06 (the year under consideration for the above award), the Company exported 8.62 lakh tonnes of alumina and 95,747 tonnes of aluminium, earning a foreign exchange of Rs.2306 crore. It may be mentioned that during 2006-07 also, Nalco achieved a record export earning of Rs.2585 crore. 2
Once a Nalconian Forever a Nalconian Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean, we will miss you, until we meet again. Shri B.S. Singh Deo, ED (Marketing), retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation. Shri Singh Deo had joined Nalco in 1982 as Deputy Materials Manager at Corporate Office. A touching farewell was accorded at the Corporate Office Auditorium on May 31. On the occasion, Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), Shri G. Kameswara Rao, Chief Vigilance Officer, Shri A. Ray, Director (P&A), Shri K.K. Mallick, Director (Commercial) and others recounted his contributions to the Company as well as his pleasing attributes. Shri R.N. Jena, GM(Smelter), was given a touching farewell on attaining the age of superannuation, at the S&P Complex, Angul, on May 31. Among the senior officers, Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), Shri A.K. Sharma, GM(O&M), Shri S. S. Manurkar, GM(CPP) and Shri S.S. Patnaik, GM(H&A)I/c, were present on the dais. Besides them, a number of employees reminisced their experiences of working with Shri Jena and lauded his role towards the growth of the Company. Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), handed over the service certificate and plaque while Shri S.S. Manurkar, GM(CPP), handed over the cheque to Shri Jena. In his emotion-laden speech, Shri R.N. Jena thanked all for their cooperation and support while discharging his duties. Shri P. Gaan, GM(AR), Damanjodi, retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation. Shri Gaan was given a touching farewell by his colleagues at the HRD Centre on April 30. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), presented bouquet and a memento to Shri Gaan, while Shri R.P. Swain, GM(H&A)I/c, handed over the service certificate. Friends and colleagues shared their working experiences with Shri Gaan. 3
Shri S.P. Nag, CM (Electrical), CPP, Angul, retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation, on March 31. Shri Nag had joined Nalco in 1984 at Damanjodi. Shri Nag was given a touching farewell by his colleagues and friends. Shri S.S. Manurkar, GM(CPP), presented a bouquet and handed over the service certificate to Shri Nag at the farewell meeting. Shri S.S. Pradhan, Sr. SSW, Grade-I, Damanjodi, retired from the services of the Company on March 31, on attaining the age of superannuation. A farewell meeting was organized at the HRD Centre, which was attended by colleagues and friends of Shri Pradhan. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), presented him a memento and handed over the service certificate. Shri K.C. Lamta, Sr. SSW, Grade I, Damanjodi, retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation. A touching farewell was accorded to Shri Lamta at the HRD Centre on March 31. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), other senior officers and colleagues were present on the occasion. Parichaya also joins others in bidding them adieu and prays for their good health and happiness. O B I T U A R Y Shri Chandra Mastiputia (45), who was working as Sr. SSW at Mines, Damanjodi, expired on May 7, due to illness. Born on 16.02.1962, Late Shri Mastiputia had joined Nalco on 19.02.1990 as a Mazdoor. He is survived by his four sons Daitari, Badi, Durjya and Budu. Shri Dama Pujari (56), who was working as SSW at Mines, Damanjodi, expired on May 14, due to illness. Born on 01.07.1950, Late Shri Pujari had joined Nalco on 19.10.1993 as a Mazdoor. He is survived by his wife Smt. Tilak Dei. Shri Abani Sahu (39), who was working as Asst. Chemist at CPP, Angul, passed away on June 9, due to illness. Born on 21.08.1967, Late Shri Sahu had joined Nalco on 19.11.1990 as a Lab Asst. Trainee. He is survived by his wife Smt. Prajnya Paramita. Parichaya prays to the Almighty to rest the departed Souls in peace and provide strength to the bereaved families. 4
Nalco Corporate SC/ST Employees Welfare Association, Bhubaneswar, celebrated the 116th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on April 14. In a function held at Mahanadi Nivas Auditorium, Nalconagar, Bhubaneswar, Shri G. Kameswara Rao, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer, Nalco was the chief guest, Dr. A.K. Sahoo, GM(MS & Admn.) and Shri Haladhar Sethi, President SC/ ST Youth Students Council, Bhubaneswar, were the guests of honour. Shri P.K. Sethi, General Secretary of the Association, delivered the welcome address and Shri S.K. Sethi, President, delivered the presidential address. Shri Chaitanya Ghadei, Vice-President of the Association, proposed a vote of thanks. Earlier in the morning, the day was celebrated with a difference, as the Association members arranged a Children s Day Out for 48 children of a local orphanage. The children were provided with an opportunity to interact with the International scuba diver and noted singer Shri Sabir Baksh at the Nalco swimming pool. At S&P Complex : Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association of Angul celebrated the day with enthusiasm. In the morning, Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), Shri R.N. Jena, the then GM(S), Shri P.K. Majhi, CMS, Nalco Hospital, Shri Charan Naik, President, Shri D. Sethi, General Secretary and other office-bearers of the Association paid tributes by garlanding the statue of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at the Ambedkar Park. Later in the evening, a function was organized at the Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, in which Dr. R.K. Nayak, Member of Parliament, National Technology Day Nalco celebrated the 9th National Technology Day at Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar, on May 11. Prof. S.N. Behera, Director, Institute of Material Science, Bhubaneswar, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Prof. Behera delivered a talk on Nano Technology and highlighted the emerging areas of this technology. Elaborating this, he said, aluminium being a functional material, needs to be lighter and stronger, to enhance its utility. This can be accomplished by using the nano size grain in the process of manufacturing aluminium. To take this process forward, the material scientists and technologists will have to collaborate among themselves, Prof. Behera added. Dr. C.R. Mishra, DGM(R&D), proposed a vote of thanks. At Angul National Technology Day was also celebrated at S&P Complex. On the occasion, Dr. G.V. Rao, Sr. Deputy Director, Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, graced the occasion as the chief guest and delivered a talk on Process options for exploiting lateritic nickel resources of Sukinda, Orissa. Shri S.N. Das, CM(R&D), also gave a presentation on Reduction of anode pin to carbon drop by increasing stub hole depth. Shri A.K. Sharma, GM(O&M), presided over the function and Shri B. Sahu, DGM(Elect.), addressed the gathering on the significance of Technology Day. Ambedkar Jayanti was the chief guest and Shri Bijaya Bahidar, Reader in Political Science, Binayak Acharya College, Berhampur, was the chief speaker. Among others, Shri S.S. Pattnaik, GM(H&A)I/c, Shri S.S. Manurkar, GM(CPP), Shri P.C. Sethi, DGM(HRD) and Shri Amiya Pandab, Editorial Board, Adhikar, were the dignitaries present on the occasion. Earlier, some household items were also distributed among the students of residential schools at Tantoloi, Balramprasad and Baghmunda. At M&R Complex : Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association of Damanjodi, also celebrated the day with enthusiasm. In the morning, Shri A. Jha, GM (Construction) and Shri K.S. Sreedhara, GM (Mines) attended the function as chief guest and guest of honour, respectively and garlanded the statue of Dr. Ambedkar. Shri P.L. Nayak, President of the Association, presided over the function and Shri S.C. Sethi, General Secretary, delivered the welcome address. Later in the evening, Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), attended the function as chief guest along with Shri S.V. Rao, GM (Finance), Shri S.K. Vasudeva, GM (Materials) and other dignitaries. 5
OUR UNIONS Nalco Progressive Employees Union (NPEU), the recognized Union of Smelter, organized its 24th annual function at Nalconagar, Angul on April 6. Shri Prafulla Chandra Ghadai, Minister of Finance, Govt. of Orissa, graced the occasion as the chief guest, Shri R.K. Singh, MLA, Angul, and Shri Jogendra Nath Tripathy, Secretary, HMS, were the guests of honour. The chief speaker of the occasion was Shri Nagendra Pradhan, MLA, Athamalik. Shri B.B. Seth, President of NPEU, presided over the function and Shri R.C. Behera, General Secretary, presented the annual report. In his keynote address, chief guest Shri Ghadai while appreciating the role of NPEU, also congratulated Nalco & Nalconians for record production of aluminium and power generation. Shri Jaladhar Singh, Working President, proposed a vote of thanks. Oath-taking The newly elected office-bearers of Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association, Damanjodi were administered the oath of office by Shri R.C. Pati, GM(P), on April 12. Shri T.R. Nial, Chairman of the Association and Shri S. Nayak, Vice Chairman, conducted the oath-taking ceremony. Shri J.C. Sarkar proposed a vote of thanks. Following are the new office-bearers of the Association, for 2007-2009. President : Shri P.L. Nayak Vice President : Shri J.C. Sarkar General Secretary : Shri S.C. Sethi Organizing Secretary : Shri K.C. Sethi Office Secretary : Shri K.C. Baskey Jt. Secretary : Shri Budu Hantal Treasurer : Shri N. Hansdah Sub-Treasurer : Shri Basudev Khara NEW OFFICE-BEARERS Nalco Employees Sangha Following are the new Office bearers of Nalco Employees Sangha, Angul, for the year 2007-08: President : Shri Sangram Keshari Mishra Working Presidents : S/Shri Dilip Mishra, Chittaranjan Behera Vice Presidents : S/Shri Prasant Pradhan, Tejraj Majhi, Binod Satpathy, Bhaduram Soren, D.B. Kanungo, Rama Munda, Pratap Pradhan, Nimain Nayak, K.B. Thhapa (Smelter), Pradeep Mishra (CPP) General Secretary : Shri Nirmal Samal Organizing Secretary : Shri Muralidhar Panda Office Secretary : Shri Prakash Mohapatra Asst. Office Secretary : Shri Lokanath Das Secretaries : S/Shri Mukund Behera, Gaya Naik, Augasteen Tete, Narottam Sahu, Malaya Swain, Akshya Sahu, Jatin Mishra, Nikhil Mishra, Duryodhan Dehury (Smelter), Himansu Dash (CPP) Joint Secretaries : S/Shri Prafulla Sethi, Krushna Singh Junk, Madhusudan Tudu, Krishna Singh, Haribandhu Rana, Keshab Naik, Jiban Biswal, Ashok Sahu, Budhadev Sahu, Mrs. Mita Tripathy Dy. Secretaries : S/Shri Pranabandhu Jena, Rameswar Murmu, Sek Abdul Hadi, Yudhisthir Biswal, Gaurang behera, Sankha Majhi, Gangadhar Naik, Bharat Jena, Suraj Thhapa, Hadibandhu Naik Annual Function of NPEU Treasurer : Shri Subhash Swain Asst. Treasurer : Shri Manmath Mohapatra Nalco Industrial Workers Union Following are the new Office bearers of Nalco Industrial Workers Union, Angul, for the year 2007-08: President : Shri Bishnu Mohanty Vice Presidents : S/Shri Sitaram Pradhan, Shri R.N. Sethi, S. Biswal General Secretary : Shri Narayan Sethi Secretaries : S/Shri I.C. Junk, A.K. Samal, C. Pal, M.D. Sethi, MS. Nath Treasurer : Shri A.K. Jena Nalco Smelter Shramik Sangha Following are the new Office bearers of Nalco Smelter Shramik Sangha, Angul: President : Shri Sivaji Patnaik Working Presidents : S/Shri Narayan Sethi, Prafulla Mallick Vice Presidents : S/Shri K.C. Bhoi, R.C. Bag, Bhaskar Nayak General Secretary : Shri Bimbadhar Gochhayat Dy. General Secretary : Shri Kedarnath Dehury Office Secretary : Shri Khetramohan Bhoi Organizing Secretaries : S/Shri Dasarathi Pradhan, Vincent Tete Joint Secretaries : S/Shri M.D. Mallick, Banabihar Nayak Treasurer : Shri G.C. Sethi Asst. Treasurer : Shri D. Majhi NPEU Following are the new Office bearers of NPEU for the year 2007-08: President : Shri Binod Bihari Seth Working Presidents : S/Shri Jaladhar Singh, Aviram Rout Vice Presidents : S/Shri Mangilal Samal, Sarbasidhi Bag, Sudipta Garnaik, Surendra Mallick, Golekh Pradhan, Asit Sahu, Prasant Pradhan, Jitendra Jena General Secretary : Shri Ramesh Chandra Behera Secretary : Shri Laxmidhar Behera Org. Secretaries : S/Shri Jitendra Jena, Ajaya Das, Sailendra Rout Office Secretary : Shri Laxman Jamuda Jt. Secretaries : S/Shri Tukuna Jena, Tuna Sahu, S.I. Hossain, P.C. Behera, Dambarudhar Garnaik, Bikram Hansdah, Balabhadra Sahu, Pravat Sahu, Dhaneswar Behera Asst. Secretaries : S/Shri K.B. Swain, Rahas Bihari Sahu, Nilakantha Moharana, Sraban Pradhan, Nabin Behera, Girish Lenka, Surendramohan Soren and Smt. Rajashree Pattnaik Treasurer : Shri Daktar Biswal Asst. Treasurer : Shri Saroj Sahu 6
Parichaya has received the results from Delhi Public Schools and Saraswati Vidya Mandirs, located at Angul and Damanjodi, conducted by CBSE / CHSE / BSE during 2007. THE TOPPERS OF DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DPS) CLASS-X Sambit Damanjodi Santoshi Angul CLASS-XII Sarthak(Sc.) Damanjodi Arif(Com.) Damanjodi Debahuti(Sc.) Angul Preeti(Com.) Angul THE TOPPERS OF SARASWATI VIDYA MANDIR (SVM) CLASS-X Debashrit Damanjodi Subhadarshinee Angul Class X DPS, Angul DPS, Damanjodi Appeared 156 92 Passed 156 92 1 st Division 146 91 Toppers DPS, Damanjodi: Sambit Mishra, son of Smt. Manjushree & Shri Sunil Chandra Mishra, CM(E), SPP: 96% DPS, Angul: Santoshi Subhadarshini, daughter of Smt. Jyotsna & Shri Prafulla Mohanty, Manager (Co-ordination): 95.8% Class X SVM, Angul SVM, Damanjodi Appeared 292 115 Passed 257 87 1 st Division 157 30 Toppers SVM, Angul: Subhadarshinee Garnayak, daughter of Smt. Anjali & Shri Ratnakar Garnaik, EA(HRD):93.6% SVM, Damanjodi: Debashrit Mohanta, son of Smt. Fulaswari & Shri Fulchand Mohanta: 91.8% CLASS-XII Chinmaya(Sc.) Damanjodi THE HIGHLIGHTS Class XII(Sc.) DPS, Angul DPS, Damanjodi Appeared 58 41 Passed 58 41 1 st Division 54 41 Toppers DPS, Angul:Debahuti Pati, daughter of Smt. Pankajini & Shri Pabitra Mohan Pati, AM (Mechanical):91.4 % DPS, Damanjodi: Sarthak Patnaik, son of Smt. Nirjharini & Shri Saroj Patnaik, DGM(O)/Safety: 90% Class XII(Sc.) SVM, Angul SVM, Damanjodi Appeared 91 40 Passed 57 36 1 st Division 10 14 Toppers SVM, Damanjodi: Chinmaya Pradhan, son of Smt. Gitanjali & Shri Thakurdas Pradhan: 83.5% SVM, Angul:Kamalakanta Ghadei, son of Smt. & Shri Narayan Ghadei, Chargeman: 68% Gyanbitt: The Topper Gyanbitt, a talented youngster of Nalco family, created a new record by securing 97.4% marks in aggregate in Class X CBSE Exam the highest ever by any student of Nalco family. Fondly nicknamed Sinu, son of Smt. Subhalaxmi and Shri Siva Prasad Kar, Manager (Marketing), Corporate Office and a student of St. Xavier s High School, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, has secured 487 marks out of 500. Gyanbitt has achieved the 6th position among the best 10 students of CBSE in the State. Besides God s grace, he attributes his success to his sister Aishwarya, Parents, Teachers and friends. Sharing the simple mantra of his success he says: It s not important how long your study hours are, rather it s the quality of time in terms of concentration and level of comprehension that matters the most. Gyanbitt, an avid reader, prefers to read science fictions. Besides, music has always been a passion and he is a recognized child artiste of Doordarshan Kendra, Bhubaneswar, both in Acting and playing Tabla. At present he is pursuing studies at Mother s Public School, Bhubaneswar. Sagarika(Arts) Damanjodi Parichaya congratulates all the Toppers and their Parents. Kamalakanta(Sc.) Angul Diptimayee(Arts) Angul Class XII(Com.) DPS, Angul DPS, Damanjodi Appeared 20 13 Passed 20 13 1 st Division 16 11 Toppers DPS, Angul:Preeti Agarwal, daughter of Smt. Kusum & Shri Hari Shankar Agarwal: 86.4 % DPS, Damanjodi: Md. Arif Baig, son of Smt. Sahnaz Parwin & Shri Mirza Sayeed Baig: 82.2% Class XII(Arts) SVM, Angul SVM, Damanjodi Appeared 62 31 Passed 41 26 1 st Division 02 Toppers SVM, Angul: Diptimayee Bhoi, daughter of Smt.& Shri Bhagyarathi Bhoi, Contractor: 66.7 % SVM, Damanjodi: Sagarika Sahu, daughter of Smt. Binodini & Shri Baburam Sahu: 59.3% Heartiest congratulations from Parichaya to Gyanbitt and his family. 7
HRD The Corn Story There was a farmer who grew superior quality and award-winning corn. Each year, he entered his corn in the state fair where it won the top honours. Once a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learnt something interesting about how he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours. How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbours when they are also entering the same corn competition each year? the reporter asked. Why Sir, said the farmer, didn t you know? The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbours grow inferior, sub-standard and poor quality corn, crosspollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbours grow good corn as well. The farmer gave a superb insight into life s connectivity. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbour s corn also improves. Perhaps, this is true in the organizational context too. No department can thrive in isolation. Peace and prosperity are often a participative and collective process. WHY EMPLOYEES LEAVE ORGANIZATIONS? Azim Premji, CEO, Wipro Every company faces the problem of people leaving the company for better pay or profile. Early this year, Mark, a senior software designer, got an offer from a prestigious international firm to work in its India operations, developing specialized software. He was thrilled by the offer. He had heard a lot about the CEO. The salary was great. The company had all the right systems in place: employeefriendly HR policies, a spanking new office, and the very best technology besides, a canteen that served superb food! Mark was sent abroad twice for training. My learning curve is the sharpest it s ever been, he said soon after he joined. Last week, less than eight months after he joined, Mark walked out of the job. Why did this talented employee leave? The answer lies in one of the largest studies undertaken by the Gallup Organization. The study surveyed over a million employees and 80,000 managers and was published in a book called First Break All The Rules. It came up with this surprising finding: If you re losing good people, look to their managers (i.e. men who manage them). Manager is the reason people stay and thrive in an organization. And he s the reason why people leave. When people leave they take knowledge, experience and contacts with them, straight to the competitor. HR experts say that of all the abuses, employees find humiliation the most intolerable. The first time, an employee may not leave, but a thought has been planted. The second time, that thought gets strengthened. The third time, he looks for another job. When people cannot retort openly in anger, they do so by passive aggression. By doing only what they are told to do and no more. By omitting to give the boss crucial information. Different managers can stress out employees in different ways - by being too controlling, too suspicious, too pushy, too critical, but they forget that subordinates are not fixed assets, they are free agents. When this goes on too long, an employee will quit - often over a trivial issue. 8
THE RED-LE Celebration by NECU at Bhubaneswar To mark the day, a function was organized by Nalco Employees Central Union (NECU), at Mahanadi Nivas Auditorium, Bhubaneswar. Shri C.R. Pradhan, CMD I/c, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Shri K.N. Misra, former D(P&A), and Shri A. Ray, D(P&A), were the distinguished speakers on the occasion. Shri P.K. Routray, Director (Production), Shri P.K. Mohapatra, GM (Materials), Shri D.B. Bhanja, DGM(HRD) and Shri R.P. Sahoo, CM (OL & Sports), were the guests of honour. Shri Abimanyu Dakua, Gen. Secretary, delivered the welcome address The history of Labour Moveme On this day several labour u strike, demanding a standard protest did not get an imm effective subsequently, as eigh norm in many countries acro May Day or Labour Day has past. It is celebrated all over unity and solidarity among t Celebration by NSCU at Angul Celebration by NEA, NSS & NEF at Bhubaneswar and Shri Niranjan Das, President of the Union, presided over the meeting. Shri P.K. Das, proposed a vote of thanks. The meeting concluded with a cultural programme, followed by community dinner. In a separate function at Bhubaneswar, Nalco Employees Association, Nalco Shramik Sangha and Nalco Employees Forum, celebrated the day with a difference. These three Unions jointly organized a free Health Check-Up camp and distributed free medicines (worth Rs.47,000/-) among the slum dwellers in the vicinity of Nalco Nagar, which was inaugurated by Shri P.K. Routray, Director (Production), in the presence of Shri P.K. Parida, ED (Marketing), Dr. A.K. 9
TTER DAY nt dates back to May 1, 1886. nions across the US went on workday of eight hours. The ediate result, but it proved t-hour workdays became the ss the globe. now become a relic of our the world to demonstrate the he working class. Celebration by NSWU & NNEU at Angul Sahoo, GM(MS&A) and Shri D.B. Bhanja, DGM(HRD). A souvenir Shram Sarathi was released on the occasion and a Jalachhatra was also set up in front of Nalco Bhavan for providing drinking water during summer to the public at large. A cultural programme was organized in the evening. Shri P.C. Jena, General Secy, Shri G.C. Mishra, Shri R.K. Patnaik, Shri G. Tarai, Vice-Presidents and Shri B. Jena, Joint Gen. Secretary. Nalco Smelter Workers Union & Nalco Non-Executive Employees Union, jointly celebrated the day at Angul. Shri Amar Behera, a Senior HMS Union leader, presided over the meeting. Among the leaders, Shri Ruchir Das, Shri Sarat Behera, Shri Golekh Pradhan and Shri S.S. Das spoke on the occasion. Shri Pratap Behera, Gen. Secretary of NSWU, proposed a vote of thanks. Celebration by NEA, Delhi Celebration by NEA, Kolkata Nalco Shramik Congress Union (NSCU), Angul, celebrated the day with enthusiasm. Shri R.C. Jena, President of NSCU, graced the occasion as the chief guest and unfurled the flag. Addressing the gathering, Shri Jena prioritized the importance of good work culture and highlighted the role of the Union. Others who spoke on the occasion include Shri B.B. Palai, Working President, 10
Vedanta to up aluminium output to 900,000 tonnes Vedanta Resources, the country s largest producer of copper and zinc, will boost annual production of aluminium to 900,000 metric tonnes in 2009. A 500,000-tonne smelter at Jharsuguda in India and expansions to existing capacity will allow the company to increase output, Gunjan Gupta, vicepresident of sales and marketing, said. The Jharsuguda smelter will be commissioned next year with the first phase of production to begin by early 2009 and full output by early 2010. London-based Vedanta is bidding against Hindalco Industries and Swiss commodity trader Glencore International AG for a stake in Aluminij dd Mostar, the largest aluminium smelter in the Balkans that is worth at least 76.8 million euros ($ 104 million). (Source: Business Standard 16.05.07) Energy source aluminium pellets? Pellets made out of aluminium and gallium can produce pure hydrogen when water is poured on them, offering a possible alternative to gasoline-powered engines, US scientists say. Hydrogen is seen as the ultimate in clean fuels, especially for powering cars, because it emits only water when burned. The US President has proclaimed hydrogen to be the fuel of the future, but researchers have not yet found the most efficient way to produce and store hydrogen. (Source: The New Indian Express 21.05.07) China opts aluminium for copper China s demand for copper, the biggest in the world, might have been reduced by about 20,000 tonnes a year in the communications sector alone as some consumers turned to cheaper aluminium, a copper company executive said. Copper s use in construction had also fallen as users favoured aluminium and other metals and alloys, said Cai Minzheng, head of marketing at Chinalco Luoyang Copper Co, at a conference in Hong Kong. Aluminium wires and cable with copper coating were being used increasingly for communications, he said. (Source: Business Standard 31.05.07) Bauxite ore output to rise 30% by 2010 India s production of bauxite ore, a key ingredient in aluminium manufacturing, is expected to increase 30 per cent in three years to 16 million tonnes a year fuelled by demand from both domestic and international markets. The country, which has a recoverable reserve of 2.3 billion tonnes, produces 12.3 million tonnes of bauxite ore every year. Annual exports are around 2.3 million tonnes. India has the fourth largest bauxite reserves in the world. The metallurgical grade bauxite deposits are spread over Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, while refractory grade bauxite deposits are found in Gujarat and some parts of MP. (Source: Business Standard 21.05.07) CEC opposes Vedanta Alumina s mining rights in Niyamgiri In a major blow to Vedanta Alumina Ltd. (VAL), the Supreme Court appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) in its report has opposed the company s lifting of bauxite from Niyamgiri mines. VAL is setting up a one-million alumina refinery at Lanjigarh and had entered into an agreement with Orissa Mining Corporation for mining at Niyamgiri Hills, where bauxite deposits are found. The committee in its report has made it clear that if VAL is given permission to mine bauxite from Niyamgiri, 660 hectares of virgin forest will be totally destroyed. Besides, there will be destruction of 50,000 rare plants having high medicinal value. Further, over 36 small streams apart from two rivers, which evolve from the hill, will be dried up depriving drinking water to a large number of population depending on the rivers. The committee also raised a question from cultural prospective stating that the people of Kondha tribe inhabiting in the hill consider the place divine and the mining at the hill will be a deadly blow to the age-old culture ethos. One of the crucial points, which strengthened the committee s argument dimming the company s hope, was rehabilitation of rare endangered species of animals for which the place is a natural habitat. (Source: The Economic Times 29.05.07) 11
Fire Protection System Grand Gala Fete Considering a very high potential fire hazard from bulk storage & handling of 300 KL of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), two middle range water-cum-foam monitors, for fire protection in Unit 7 & 8 at CPP, Angul, were installed and was inaugurated by GM(CPP) in the presence of GM(O&M) and others on February 15. The task was accomplished by a team comprising Shri Trilok Singh (Team Leader), Shri J.M. Pattnaik, Dy. Manager (Safety) and Shri S.R. Panda, AM (Civil), under the supervision of Shri B.B. Das, CM(E&S). Awarded Nalco Ladies Club, Angul, led by Smt. Promodini Patnaik, President and Smt. Annapurna Singha, Secretary, organized a Grand Gala Fete, on April 4 at the Nalco Stadium, Nalconagar. Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), inaugurated the Fete. The entire pavilion wore a festive look, with various stalls beautifully decorated with lights, posters, slogans and banners by the students of DPS and SVM. The visitors relished the delicious dishes and enjoyed the games. his contributions to Science & Technology as well as his Scientific literary activities, at the concluding day of Bhubaneswar Mahotsav, on April 13. Dr. Mishra was handed over a citation and a memento by Shri Biswabhusan Harichandan, Minister of Law, Justice, RD & Industry, Govt of Orissa. Shri R.N. Jena, Former GM (Smelter), was awarded Rashtriya Rattan Award at a national seminar on National Unity and Economic Development organized by Global Economic Council, New Delhi, at Bangalore, on April 21. Dr. Ashutosh Roul, Deputy Manager (Mining), Utkal-E Coal Mine Project, CPP, Angul, was felicitated and awarded Ph.D degree by the Director of Indian School of Mines, in Dr. C.R. Mishra, DGM(R&D), Corporate Office, was awarded Bhubaneswar Mahaotsav Samman 2007 for the presence of Shri Partho S. Bhattacharya, Chairman, Coal India Limited, during the 29th Annual Convocation at Dhanbad, on March 30. Dr. Roul has done his research in the field of Environmental Engineering, which has been well appreciated by Prof. Syd S. Peng of West Virginia University, USA. 12
Literary Meet A State-level Literary Meet, on the theme Post-modernism Oriya Poets & Poetry was jointly organized by Nalco and Orissa Sahitya Akademi at Damanjodi on February 25. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), inaugurated the meet. Eminent writers who spoke on the occasion include Dr. Manorama Biswal Mahapatra, Dr. Hrushikesh Mallick, Dr. Shatrughna Pandav, Dr. Asutosh Parida, Shri Goura Patnaik and Dr. Harishankar Mishra. A Kavi Sammilani was also organized in the afternoon, presided over by Dr. B. Shukla, Principal, SVM, Damanjodi. Shri J.K. Mohapatra, GM, HAL, Sunabeda graced the session as the chief guest and Shri R.C. Pati, GM (Project) as the guest of honour. Altogether 60 poems were recited by the poets and were anchored by Smt. Pratibha Mishra and Shri Rabi Satpathy. Shri R.K. Sutar, Shri A.V.N. Bhuyan, Shri Tilak Ram Nial and other members of Barsha Sahitya Sansad coordinated the entire programme. Panchpatmali Natya Mohatsav Lachhmi by Nalco Corporate Office The 3rd State-level Panchpatmali Natya Mahotsav 2007 was organized at Damanjodi, from April 7 to 13. Altogether 17 groups from different parts of the State participated in this short play competition. Besides competition, Food Festival, Midnight Cultural Mela and Play Analysis Camps were also organized. From Nalco, there were three teams two from Angul (Officers Club & Saregama) and one from the Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar. occasion. On the concluding day, Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), handed over the prizes to the winners. The function was anchored by Shri Nirmal Rout and Ms. Dipanwita Das. The distinguished members of the Jury were: Dr. Ramesh Prasad Panigrahi, Dr. Narayan Sahu, Shri Bidhubhusan Nanda and Shri Ramakant Mishra. From Nalco, the Corporate Office bagged 4 prizes for the play Lachhmi: Best Banner, Shri Sudarsan Pradhan (Best Stage Craft and Meritorious Performance), Shri Abhiram Sahu (2nd Best Supporting Actor); while Ms. Jyotsna Rani Mishra of Saregama, Angul, was adjudged 2nd Best Actress for her role in Nila Nirvan. Among the dignitaries Shri B.N. Swain, ED(H&A), Shri S.K. Nath, DIG (Southern Region), Shri S.K. Vasudeva, GM (Materials) and Shri P. Gaan, GM(AR) graced the inaugural function. A newsletter Kalakar was also released on the Top Winners Best Play: Keda, Shree Cultural Association, Sambalpur Best Playwright: Shri Ashok Bohidar, Garra Best Director: Shri Satyaranjan Behera, Keda Best Music Director: Shri Ranjit Sahu, Keda Best Actor: Shri Sanjib Meher, Keda Best Actress: Ms. Prachi Mohapatra, Muka Best Supporting Actor: Shri Satyaranjan Behera, Keda Best Supporting Actress: Ms. Minati Das, Garra Best Comedian: Shri Santosh Sahu, Jhainre Best Child Artiste: Dibyadarshini Nayak, Sabuja Suryasta 13
Dean Day - 2007 Blood Donation Camp The 7th Annual Day of Diploma Engineers Association of Nalco (DEAN), M&R Complex, Damanjodi, was celebrated on April 22. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Shri R.C. Pati, GM (Project) and Shri K.S. Sreedhara, GM (Mines), were the guests of honour. Shri P.K. Satpathy, welcomed the guests. Others who spoke on the occasion include Shri K.K. Rout, Vice-President and Shri J.K. Nahak, Gen. Secretary. Shri Arun Patnaik proposed a vote of thanks. A cultural programme, including a short play, was also staged by the Members. The 103rd birth anniversary of Pt. Raghunath Murmu, who had started the Santhali script Olchiki, was celebrated by Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association, Angul, at Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, on May 2. Shri A.K. Sharma, GM(O&M), Smelter graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Shri B. Majhi, BDO, Sinapali, Kalahandi was the chief speaker, Shri B.K. Dash, GM(O&M), CPP, Shri A.K. Sahu, DGM(HRD), Smelter, Dr. P.K. Majhi, CMS, Nalco Hospital and Ms Charulata Mallick, District Welfare Officer, Angul, were the guests of honour. Shri A. Hansdah proposed a vote of thanks. Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association, Damanjodi, also celebrated the occasion with grace and dignity. Shri Pt. Raghunath Murmu Jayanti With the initiatives of Nalco Ladies Club, Angul, a blood donation camp was organized at Officers Club, Nalconagar, on April 8 and was inaugurated by Shri S.S. Manurkar, GM(CPP), by donating the first bottle of blood. Altogether 31 bottles of blood were collected from voluntary donors in this camp. Smt. Annapurna Singha, Smt. Anita Mishra, and others shared the responsibility of organizing this camp. K.S. Sreedhara, GM (Mines), graced the occasion as the chief guest, Shri N. Mohanty, GM(AR), was the guest of honour and Shri N. Murmu, BDO, Koraput was the chief speaker. Shri P.L. Nayak, President of the Association delivered the welcome address and Shri S.C. Sethi, Gen. Secretary, proposed a vote of thanks. At Angul Ram Charit Manas was organized at the Jagannath Temple Complex of Nalconagar from April 20 to 28. Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), and President of the Temple Committee graced the occasion and lit the ceremonial lamp. Swami Shri Harihara Jena, an eminent Scholar from Puri, along with Pt. Gopal Rajguru of Nayagarh, Shri Rabi Narayan Panda and others, delivered spiritual discourses, throwing light on various tenets of the Ramayan. Ram Charit Manas At Damanjodi Prior to that, Ram Charit Manas was also organized at Sector I from March 23 to 26. Eminent scholar, Shri Charan Ram Das delivered the spiritual discourse and a large number of devotees attended the occasion. 14
At Angul Nalco Open Volleyball Nalco Sports Cell organized a three-day Nalco Open Volleyball Tournament at Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, Angul, from February 23 to 25. The participating teams included Nagpur District Athletic Association, Vizag Railway, Chhattisgarh Police, Jajpur District Volleball Team, Orissa Police (Bhubaneswar) & Nalco teams from Damanjodi & Angul. In the final, Chhattisgarh Police defeated Nagpur District Athletic Team. Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P) and Shri R.N. Jena, the then GM(S), handed over trophies, as also cash prizes of Rs.12000 and Rs.8000 to the champion and runner-up teams respectively at the closing ceremony. At Damanjodi The 7th Nalco Open Volleyball Tournament was organized at the Community Centre premises, Damanjodi, from February 2 to 5. Eleven teams, including three teams in Women s category, from Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand participated in the tournament. In the finals, the Artillery team of Hyderabad beat East Coast Railways Sports Association, Visakhapatnam. In the women s category, Visakhapatnam Sports Club emerged champion defeating Orissa team. Shri R.C. Pati, GM(Projects), handed over the trophies to the champion & runner-up teams. Rural Sports Meet Nagpuria Hockey Sangh, Bacheli, in a tournament organized by NMDC, Bacheli (Chhattisgarh), from January 14 to 17. The champion team under the captainship of Shri Sushil Lakra scored seven goals against the home team in the final. Badminton for Physically Challenged Students from twenty Peripheral High Schools of Angul participated in a Rural Sports Meet, organized by Nalco Periphery Wing at S&P Complex, on January 10. Out of 160 participants Prasanta Nayak of Satyabadi High School, Badajorada and Sasmita Samal of Regional Girls High School, Chainpal, emerged champions in boys and girls groups, respectively. Hockey Team Excels The hockey team of Mines and Refinery Complex, Damanjodi, emerged champion by defeating Chhota Under the aegis of Badminton Sports Association of India for Disabled, the 3rd All India Super Six Badminton Tournament for the Physically Challenged was organized by The Club, Nalconagar and Centre for Rehabilitation and Social Services, Orissa, with due support from Nalco, at Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, Angul from January 19 to 21. Altogether 28 players from West Bengal, Orissa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu participated in the tournament. Shri M. Akshya, IG, Police, Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P) and Shri B.N. Swain, ED(H&A), Nalco, graced the concluding ceremony as guests and gave away the prizes. 15
SPORTS Athletic Meet The Annual Athletic Meet of M&R Complex was organized by Sports Cell from January 21 to 26 at the Netaji Stadium, Damanjodi. The employees and their family members competed in various events. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), Shri S.V. Rao, GM (Finance), Shri R.P. Swain, GM(H&A) I/c and Shri R.K. Sutar, CM(HRD), handed over more than 200 prizes to the winners. All Orissa Nalco Open Badminton Teams of Nalco from Bhubaneswar, Angul & Damanjodi, along with teams from NTPC, MCL, Sambalpur, Cuttack, Koraput and Bhubaneswar participated in the All Orissa Nalco Open Badminton Tournament, organized at Nalconagar, Angul, from March 16 to 18. Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance) and Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), graced the closing ceremony as chief Lawn Tennis A Lawn Tennis Tournament was organized at Nalconagar from January 27 to 30. Inaugurated by Shri S.S. Manurkar, GM(CPP), altogether 17 employees from Smelter & CPP participated in the tourney. In the closing ceremony Shri D.C. Sahu, GM (Finance), gave away the prizes to the winners. Winners Singles : Shri N.K. Rout Doubles : Shri N.K. Rout & Shri B. Arya Doubles (Veteran) : Shri N.K. Rout & Dr. S. Soren Badminton Inter-Department Tournaments guest and guest of honour, respectively and handed over the prizes to the winners in various categories. Results Category Champion Runner-up Men s Singles Chita Satapathy Saurav Bhuyan Bhubaneswar Nalco, Angul Men s Doubles Chita Satapathy Saurav Bhuyan & Ravi Beura & Swadhin Mishra Bhubaneswar Nalco, Angul Veteran s Doubles S.K. Sahu M.R. Dash & A. Alam & K.C. Amanta Nalco, Angul Nalco, Angul Volleyball An Inter-Department Badminton Tournament was organized at Nalconagar, Angul, from January 29 to 31. In Men s Singles Shri A.K. Masant, in Doubles Shri S.K. Mishra & Shri A.K. Masant and in Veteran Doubles Shri M.R. Dash & Shri K.C. Amant emerged champions and received awards from the chief guest Shri D.C. Sahu, GM (Finance), at the closing ceremony. The Sports Cell of M&R, Damanjodi, organized an Inter- Department Volleyball Tournament from January 3 to 10. Altogether twelve teams of Mines and Refinery Complex took part in the tournament. In the final, Mechanical department of Alumina Refinery defeated Mines team. Shri R.C. Pati, GM (Projects), handed over the champion and runner-up trophies at the concluding function. 16
OUR SCHOOLS Little Miss Rainbow Ananya, daughter of Shri Pramod Sahoo, Manager, Smelter, and a student of Class VI of DPS, Angul participated in the Nanhi Pari (Little Miss India) competition, organized at KIIT campus, Bhubaneswar, from April 6 to 8. She was adjudged Little Miss Rainbow and received Rs. 5000 as cash prize from Bollywood actress Mahima Chaudhury. Altogether 220 girls in the age group of 10 to 12 years from 20 states participated in the competition. Artistic Expressions Shri Prashant Das, Art Teacher of SVM, Nalconagar, put up a solo painting exhibition at Puri sea beach in loving memory of his father Late Laxmidhar Das, Former Vice-President of Orissa Lalit Kala Akademi. Altogether 30 paintings were displayed at the exhibition, which were subsequently exhibited at Angul from March 25 to 29. These paintings portrayed the life of people in the lanes and bylanes of Puri, which were highly appreciated by the visitors. Young Essayist Swagat, son of Shri P.C. Agasti, Sr. EA (Mktg.), Corporate Office, and a student of Class X, DAV Public School, Bhubaneswar, has been awarded 1st prize in essay competition held on the occasion of 116th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Nalconagar, Bhubaneswar, on April 14. Sushree Mokshyada, daughter of Shri Rohit Nayak, Cast House (Operation), Smelter and a student of Class IV, SVM, Angul, has been awarded Balachitra Rathna for her excellence in art at the International Children s Art Competition, organized by Korasala s Wonder Art World, Amalapuram. Budding Artists Madan Mohan, son of Shri S.G. Behera, AM (Electrical), Smelter and a student of Class VII, DPS, Angul, was awarded a certificate and a trophy for his art in the State-level Art Competition, organized by Orissa Lalit Kala Akademi, at Bhubanswar on February 5. Supriya, daughter of Shri Sudarshan Sethy, Chargeman (Electrical) of Cast House, Smelter, and a student of Class III of DPS, Angul, was awarded for the best painting in Group- B, in the 18th State-level Child Art Competition 2007, organized by Orissa Lalit Kala Akademi, on February 5. 17
HEALTH GET THE BEST OUT OF Fresh Fruits We all think eating fruit means simply buying it, chopping it and popping it into the mouth. But then, one will benefit much more if one knows how and when to eat fruits. EAT FRUITS IN EMPTY STOMACH Fruits should be taken in an empty stomach not as dessert after the meal, as is often done. If you eat fruit in an empty stomach, it will play a major role to de-toxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy. What happens when you take fruits along with other items? Let s say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. As fruit digests faster than bread, the slice of fruit digests quickly and is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but its passage is blocked by the bread which takes longer to digest. In the meantime, the whole meal ferments and turns to acid. Consequently, when the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil. So, it is better to eat fruits in an empty stomach or before the main meals. We have heard people complaining Every time I eat watermelon I burp. Or, When I eat banana I feel like running to the toilet. Actually, all these will not arise if you eat the fruit in an empty stomach. Otherwise, the fruit mixes with other putrefying food and produces gas and hence one bloats. It is incorrectly presumed that some citrus fruits like orange and lemon are acidic, which enhance acidity if taken in an empty stomach. Research however shows that all fruits become alkaline in our body. FRUIT JUICE When you need to drink fruit juice drink only fresh fruit juice, not the preserved one. Similarly, do not drink juice that has been heated up. Also, do not eat cooked or preserved fruits, because you may not get all the nutrients. On the other hand, eating the pulp or whole fruit is far better than drinking the juice, as the fruit fibres are good for health. But, should you drink fruit juice, drink it slowly, sip by sip, because you must let it mix with your saliva before drinking it. FRUIT FAST A 3-day fruit fast is a very simple and effective way to cleanse and de-toxify your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look! During the fruit fast you can eat different fruits at different times, although occasionally mixed fruit salad would also be permissible and more tasteful. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health and energy. Contributed by Shri R. Gopal, CM(IE), M&R Complex 18