IICT chief, Dr. J.S.Yadav honoured
Hyderabad: Dr J.S. Yadav, director, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), has been honoured with the Fellowship of the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). The recognition has come in the wake of Dr. Yadav's contributions to science and human resources development.

So far, Dr Yadav has published 520 scientific papers and has also obtained 42 patents. His pioneering contribution includes eco-friendly and environmentally safe pest control strategies for cleaner and healthier agro produce using insect pheromones in Integrated Pest Management.
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Rajan Ghotgalkar is new country head for Principal Intl
Mumbai: Principal International has appointed Rajan Ghotgalkar as the country head and managing director of Principal Pnb Asset Management Company.

"Working with our teams in US, Hong Kong and India, Mr Ghotgalkar will steer our India strategy, identify and analyse market opportunities and ensure Principal's joint venture businesses in India do well," said J. C. Tupling, chief operating officer, Asia, Principal International.
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Top Jet executives quit
New Delhi: Two of private carrier Jet Airways top executives, including the chief operating officer, have put in their papers.

According to aviation sources, Dale Moss, who joined the airline as COO in May this year, resigned from his post on Thursday, while Sarat Chandran, Jet's vice president, human resources, has also quit, the sources said. No reasons are forthcoming for the reported exits.

Moss, was handling passenger sales, cargo, IT and communications, and had joined Jet Airways after putting in decades of service including a stint as executive vice president with the British Airways in the US. Chandran had joined the private carrier in October 2003 after having served in the Oberoi Group.

Rajesh Verma, who was Vice President (customer and in-flight services), had quit earlier to join rival Kingfisher Airlines. Four other marketing managers have also quit Jet in the recent past.
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