#Goa Assembly

[thehansindiaseo]

CBI Alleges Kejriwal Promised Rs 90 Lakh to Each AAP Goa Candidate; Party Denounces BJP

CBI alleges Kejriwal assured Rs 90 lakh to each AAP Goa poll candidate; AAP hits back at BJP, calling it a political conspiracy.

[useless-catalanfacts]

Did you know that the first map of the Himalayas was made in the 1500s by the Catalan monk Antoni de Montserrat, and it was so accurate that it was used by European expeditions until the 1800s?

Here's the story of a priest that was called by a Mughal emperor for interfaith intercultural dialogue and who ended up being -among other things- a royal teacher, a writer, a geographer, a fake Armenian merchant, and a prisoner.

Antoni de Montserrat was born in 1536 in Vic (Catalonia). He studied in Barcelona (Catalonia) and Coimbra (Portugal) to become a priest and joined the Jesuits. In 1574, he was sent on a mission to Goa (back then a Portuguese colony, now part of India).

The Mughal emperor Akbar was an open-minded man. He was Muslim but wanted to learn about the other religions, so he called representatives of different religions to his court in Fatehpur Sikri. In 1579, he called the Jesuits to explain Christianity, and the Jesuits sent Antoni de Montserrat. Everyone in the court -Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus- knew that the point was not to convert others, but to reach a better understanding through debate.

The Mughal emperor Akbar holding an assembly with religious men. The two men dressed in black are Jesuits. Miniature painting by Nar Singh, 1605. Chester Beautty Library.

The emperor Akbar valued Antoni de Montserrat as a great wise man and chose him to become the tutor of his second son Murâd. Antoni learned Persian (the language of the Mughal court) and accepted. He remained close to the emperor and accompanied him in the military campaign when the emperor's step-brother started an uprising in Bengala. Crossing much of Northern India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tibet on elephant gave him the perspective to draw the map.

In the end, Antoni went back to Goa in 1582. There, he wrote a book explaining what he had seen in the Mughal Empire, the cultural differences he had experienced, the political organization of these territories, and describing emperor Akbar's court. This book is called Mongolicae Legationis Commentarius, and its descriptions of the lands he has travelled include the earliest description of Tibetans known in Europe since Marco Polo and the first ever map of the Himalayas.

Antoni de Montserrat's map of the Himalayas and their surroundings, including large parts of what nowadays is India, Tibet, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Library of St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata (India).

This book explains cultural elements of the different cultures under the Mughal Empire and also the conversations Antoni had with the emperor about certain habits. For example, Antoni writes about how the Brahmans (upper caste Hindu priests) force widows to be burned alive in the same funeral pyre as their dead husbands, often (when the women resist) drugging them or through violence. Antoni tries to get emperor Akbar to stop this terrible tradition, but doesn't succeed. On the other hand, Antoni also tells the emperor Akbar that they should burn the "men who dress as women" who live in the emperor's court, to which the emperor bursts laughing out loud and doesn't give any consideration to. Despite their different cultural backgrounds, Antoni and Akbar were friends.

Antoni's time in the Mughal Empire ended in 1588, when the king Philip II of Castilla and I of Portugal orders Antoni and a young Spanish priest named Pedro Páez to go to Ethiopia to convince the Coptic Christian Ethiopians to get closer to the Catholic Christian Church. Then, Antoni and Pedro dressed up as an Armenian merchants to border the Ottoman Empire through Iraq, Syria, and Egypt, trying to avoid the pirates of the Indian Ocean. However, before reaching Ethiopia, they took a ship to skirt modern-day Oman, but the captain turned them in as soon as they reached land in Yemen. Then, Antoni and Pedro were taken on a camel caravan to the Sultan of Hadhramaut (Yemen), who imprisoned them until 1595 and then sentenced to galleys in the Red Sea, and later imprisoned them again. Luckily for them, king Philip paid their rescue and they were freed in 1596. With his body weakened by the galleys and the mistreatments of prison, Antoni retired to a convent in Salsette (modern-day Mumbai, India), where he died in 1600 right after having finished his map.

The Spanish priest who travelled with him, Pedro Páez, also wrote his own diary explaining what they lived. With his descriptions, we know that in Yemen Antoni and Pedro were given what he describes as a kind of herbal tea called "cahua, water boiled with a fruit named bun and which is drank very hot, instead of wine": that is a drink that was still unknown in Europe at the time, which we now call coffee.

Maybe you have heard the name Pedro Páez before, too. After accompanying Antoni to Goa, he went to Ethiopia again, successfully this time. In Ethiopia, he became the first European to reach the source of the Blue Nile.

Information sources: David Montserrat Nonó (La Mira), Sociedad Geográfica Española. If you want to read Antoni de Montserrat's book, it has been translated from Latin to Catalan and to Spanish by Josep Lluís Alay.

[xtruss]

Several Dead, Hundreds Injured in Pro-Independence Rallies in New Caledonia

Pro-independence protesters say France's new constitutional reform will dilute the share of the vote held by Kanaks, the Indigenous group that makes up about 41 percent of the population.

“World’s Most Wanted Criminal, Fascist, Extremist, Terrorist and the Butcher of Gujrat Indian Prime Minister Modi” urges Indians to focus on national development without making Pakistan a reference point. Photo: Reuters Archive

At least three people have been killed and hundreds more were injured during a second night of protesting in New Caledonia, authorities said.

Wednesday was the third day of demonstrations against a constitutional reform pushed by Paris that has roiled the archipelago, which has long sought independence.

Despite heavily armed security forces fanning out across the capital Noumea and the ordering of a nighttime curfew, protesting continued until overnight Tuesday virtually unabated.

The reform — which must still be approved by a joint sitting of both houses of the French parliament — would give a vote to people who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years.

Pro-independence forces say it would dilute the share of the vote held by Kanaks, the Indigenous group that makes up about 41 percent of the population and the major force in the pro-independence movement.

In Noumea and the commune of Paita on Wednesday, there were reports of several exchanges of fire between civil defence groups and protesters.

Security forces regained control of Noumea's penitentiary, which holds about 50 inmates, after an uprising and escape attempt by prisoners, it said in a statement.

Police have arrested more than 130 people since Monday night, with dozens placed in detention to face court hearings, the commission said. About 60 police have been injured, it said.

A nighttime curfew was extended, along with bans on gatherings, the carrying of weapons and the sale of alcohol.

The territory's La Tontouta International Airport remained closed to commercial flights and people were urged to restrict any travel during the day, the high commission said.

Pacific Rivalry

Macron said French lawmakers would vote to definitively adopt the constitutional change by the end of June unless New Caledonia's opposing sides agree on a new text that "takes into account the progress made and everyone's aspirations".

In the Noumea Accord of 1998, France vowed to gradually give more political power to the Pacific island territory of nearly 300,000 people.

As part of the agreement, New Caledonia has held three referendums over its ties with France, all rejecting independence.

As part of the agreement, New Caledonia has held three referendums over its ties with France, all rejecting independence. But the independence movement retains support, particularly among the Indigenous Kanak people.

A New Caledonia pro-independence leader, Daniel Goa, asked people to "go home", and condemned the looting.

But "the unrest of the last 24 hours reveals the determination of our young people to no longer let France take control of them," he added.

France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin attends a debate on the constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate of the overseas French territory of New Caledonia, at the French National Assembly in Paris

Source: TRT World 🌎 And Agencies

[misguidedasgardian]

The Lifeaters (III.7)

VII. A Mandragora's leaf

MASTERLIST

Chapter Summary: Back with the second part of the semester 

Pairings: Draco Malfoy x Fem!Reader (platonic)

Warnings: Cursing, magical objects, Mugglephobia, classism, charms and curses, might miss some warnings

Wordcount: 2,7 k

Notes: If you see something say soemthing, come on and party tonightttt

You hear the indistinct sound of a bludger but you didn't even look back.

It missed you by a few feets, you were faster than the Hufflepuffs beaters with your very much superior broom

You raised the Quaffle in the air and punch it so hard, it went through the tallest of hoops 

“And Slytherin gained 10 more points! putting them ahead by 50 points against Hufflepuff’s 30, the Slytherin chasers are on fire today!”

NO MERCY

Had said Flint

You had played good against Ravenclaw but you only had 180 points, no more, you had to annihilate Hufflpuff who had won against Gryffindor… and you had more chances than ever of winning

And you were succeeding

“Let’s go!”, said Flint, and you flied on formation to gain the Quaffle again, flanked by your beaters 

You felt like finally you were giving your nimbus 2001 some good action after last year's cancellation

You were only one week in and you were playing your second game of the season, but like the commentator said, you were on fire!

You took the time to search for Draco

You had discussed this

It was Diggory’s tactic to divert the other team’s seeker, sometimes as trying dangerous diving maneuvers, and you had warned Draco against them, he seemed to gotten that, and again, he was using his advantage of a better broom with all his might, chasing after Diggory only if the snitch was at stake.

You keep playing your own game, Draco was fine

You had recuperated the quaffle from the opposite team with the solo Pinzer, a move you had been practicing, you were getting tired of always being on the sidelines. You passed onto Adrian and he scored, making that sixty points ahead 

You celebrated with one arm in the air as you turned around

It was one of those beautiful winter days, the sky was clear, the sun was there, but there was snow everywhere, all white all around… and that is how you spotted it, in the ground, a black, moving dot, when you looked again, you realized… It was that dog! 

The dog you had fed near the shrieking shack! 

How odd was that?

But you had no time to think about some dog, you kept playing, you needed those points to consolidate at this year’s champions… again

Your keeper was excellent, as he repelled an attempted goa by the Hufflepuffs, and you were again trying to assemble one of your plays

No mercy…

You loved this part…

Being held up in the air, in the common room, as your housemates cheered for you, their ever-winning Quidditch team

This year’s cup was as good as yours, obviously 

You had won! Draco had caught the snitch, and with it, the total score of the game had been 230 points! 

You always celebrated after a match, and before you were too young… you were still too young… but… you tried to stay a bit longer with the others, it was saturday after all, but after a couple of butterbeer from a keg someone had… brought… to the party, you were feeling a bit giggly.

It had been a long and strenuous day, you wanted to sleep, Draco was on the side, talking to Vince, Greg, and Matthew, never missed a thing that one. He catches you trying to slip out of the gathering and ran to meet you

���That was a good game”, he said, but to you, everything he said was like he was teasing you, all of it

“Thank you Matt”, he tried following you, but you looked back at him impatiently

“Why are you slipping out of your own party?”, he asked

“It’s hardly MY party”, you murmured, “I’m tired, I want to go to sleep”, he seemed to give up, only nodding and letting you be 

You should be happy, you should be extremely happy that you just won your second game of the season and you were ready to to win the house cup, playing an active role on the team

But then why couldn't you think of anything else but that Black dog?

Why was he at the Quidditch pitch?

Was it just some weird dog? that made no sense at all

Anyways…

The weekend came and went rather quickly, and before you could realize it, you were watching McGonagall carefully in class, for the very first time, Transfiguration might actually become your favorite class

You were going to be studying Animagi

Animagus’ were witches and wizards with the ability to transform into an animal…

Not with a spell, and it's not something you are born with, it’s something you can become, it was done due to a very particular ritual that could take months to perform. You were taking notes heavily

Perhaps, in a very subconscious way, you wanted to distract yourself with anything you could, but still, it was kind of nice

An Animagus

How cool was that? As you saw professor McGonaggal turn into a cat and back to herself in a second.She could turn into an animal at will! 

You raised your hand, and Minerva nodded her head, as giving you the word

“Can I turn into an animagus?”, you asked

“Yes, I was getting to that”, she said, “anyone who wants to become one, can do so with help of the school, from me or Professor Dumbledore”

You looked at Draco at your side and he seemed disgusted, but you were really curious, you wanted to do it

“Do you want to try?”, you asked him excitedly, he looked back at you frowning

“No?”

“Really? how cool would it be?”, you asked him

“I don’t think so”

“Being able to acquire the ability of an animal?”, you kept asking, “being able to hide, climb, or even fly! FLY!”

“We fly almost everyday at training”, he said, unimpressed

He wasn’t interested, nor anyone else in your friend group, but you were.

So you stayed in the classroom after everybody had left, with a silly smile and a plea in your eyes.

It took you a few days to convince McGonagall, and at times you didn’t really think you could do it, but… in the end… 

“Why are you speaking so strange?”, Malfoy asked, you just shook your head

“No reason”, you muttered, it was strange to hold a Mandragora’s leaf inside of your mouth, even if you had picked the smallest one 

You weren’t the only one, that is why Mcgonaggal was so convinced, but as some sort of test, you needed to gather yourself two very difficult ingredients, as proof that you were truly committed, and of course, she didn’t say it clearly, but to get them, you were going to need to break a rule or two then put them in  a magical jar you had to put together.

“It’s Ravenclaw VS Gryffindor this weekend, and we have a surprise for them”, Draco told you

“What kind of surprise?”, you asked, concerned 

“If I told you it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it?”

“Draco we are winning! we don’t need to do anything! please!”, you said angrily

“It will be fun, you’ll see”, he said, content, and it got worse when you realized Flint was in on it, and he wouldn’t even tell you what it was about either.

Your relationship with Draco was getting a bit strained… bot only because he was getting meaner, but also because…

Of what happened with Buckbeak

Uncle Lucius was furious because of what happened, and he had presented an inquiry to the Department of disposal of dangerous animals, and it was a whole thing with a trial included 

Buckbeak could be… disposed off, if Hagrid didn’t do a  good job representing him in his defense, and let’s be honest, he wasn’t the most eloquent of creatures you had encountered, nor he knew the right people like uncle lucius were.

You tried to convince yourself that the jury and the department would do their job and assess the creature, maybe he was a danger to others… maybe

Poor Buckbeak was as well as dead. So in order to avoid being mad at Draco, you tried to

“Draco please!”, you begged him, “It’s a wild magical creature, he doesn’t know what he is doing! he doesn’t deserve to die!”, you tried to reason with him

“Father can’t take it back”, he said simply, and frowning, “why do you care so much anyways?”, you looked at him but found no remorse, or understanding, or anything. You didn’t want to nag him, about that quidditch surprise and about Buckbeak, so you just nodded

You had Muggle studies in the afternoon, so that is where you went with Theo and Matt

“For your semester assignment, and work for your final grade, you will make an investigation about a muggle artifact you can find in a muggle family home”, she said with a smile.

Charity Burbage was a nice teacher, once she realized you were really interested in class and you meant no harm.

“Here is the list”, you had in class a poster of the inside of a muggle house, with a lot of objects and the names of them. What was most shocking is that the poster didn’t move, nor either any of the others that were decorating the classroom

You couldn’t repeat your object with others so she started talking by list and each students had to get close to it and pick one

Since you three were the last ones in joining the class, you had the last picks

You looked all over the posters, and what intrigued you most was the bathroom, specially a little yellow duck that was floating inside the bathtub

“This one!”, you said

“Ah! the mysterious rubber duck!”, said Professor Burbage, “good choice”

“Why is it mysterious?”, you asked

“Well, nobody had managed to discover its use”, she said simply, and you looked quite puzzled

Aren’t there hundreds of muggle born students in Hogwarts? nobody thought about asking them?

“What a bullshit assignment”, muttered Matt, who had picked a weird artifact that had some sort of goo inside of it and it shined, and it was commonly found in muggle children’s rooms

Theo on the other hand, had picked something they found in a kitchen, it was some sort of… thing, you didn't even know how to describe it, but it was composed of two parts, a glass container and then a base with… buttons?

They didn’t look like the buttons you know, but still

“Nobody had managed to know what these objects do, so… it can be that much of bullshit”, said Theo, “besides we have to write like three parchments on it”

“I bef if difficult”, you muttered

“Have you got something in your mouth?” Why are you speaking so weird?”, asked Matt

“No reafon”, you said with heated cheeks, “my tongue hurfts”

“You should to to the infirmary”, said Theo

“No, ifs fine”, the roof of your mouth felt weird, that is where Professor Mcgonaggal had advised you to store your mandragora’s leaf, as the first part of your transition

But now you were moving it around in your mouth, it was tricky eating with it, more sleeping, you felt like you were going to choke and you were a bit scared, so you stick it tightly against your palate 

“Anyways, I bet I can find whatever this is before you both muggle-lovers”, he mocked

“Yeah sure, you don’t study for any classes and you are going to study for this?”, said theo. matt looked at you and then at Theo

“Wanna bet?”, he asked

“What do you want?”, he asked, interested, you exchanged looks between the three of you

He seemed like he wanted something in particular, his dark eyes shining with mischief

“If I win, we three are going to sneak into the prefects bathroom with me on the fifth floor”, you both frowned

“That’s weird, why would you want us both in there?”, you asked, and Theo looked at you like you were the dumbest thing on earth, but he didn’t say anything

“Well, if I win, Basilik is going to do my potions homework for two weeks, and Matthew is going to get me the Astronomy one”

“Fine”, said Matthew, and they both looked at you

“If I win, which I will…”, you didn’t even know what you wanted out of them, you wouldn’t trust them with your homework and you didn’t want to take baths with them. then it occurred to you, “I want you both to help me trap a Death’s head hawk moth and then morning dew”

“Those are almost impossible to fetch”, Theo said

“Hagrid had some of those moths”, you said, “he knows where they are, of course he is not going to let me have one, so we need to steal one”, you said with a pleased smile, “and then we need to sneak into the woods to get the dew by the river”

“Fine”, said Matthew

“Fine”, said Theo

You three “walked” hastily from one another. Ready to figure out what those objects were

You dissed the library, didn’t even consider it, and that was going to take you hours, so instead, you went straight to the source. 

But it took you a while to find the one you were looking for, until you reached the first floor, in the hallway around the inner courtyard, she was walking to her last class of the day

“Granger!”, you called, you saw the smartest witch in my generation flinch in front of me, she didn’t even had to turn around to know who was calling her name.

As you walked to reach her all the students in you way stepped aside pretty quickly, to you get to her, that had stopped in her tracks. Any other day, you would be happy at the fact that she grabbed her books tightly against her chest while she avoided eye contact, but not today… not when you needed something from her, so you just smiled politely

“You know everything about muggles”, it wasn’t a question

“You can’t never truly know everything…”

“You get my meaning”, you interrupted, “I wanted to ask you something, for academic purposes of course”, that seemed to lighten up her chocolate eyes as she looked at you, now more interested than fearful

“For what reason?”, she asked, a hint of mischief showing up in her eyes

“Academic ones”, you repeated

“Maybe I can help you…”, she said dismissively

“I want to know… what is the purpose of a little yellow rubber duck?”, you said clearly, but in a hushed tone, you didn’t want anyone else to hear you

“Uh?”, you knew she had listened, but the little witch probably thought she misheard or had lost her mind

“Arubberduck”, you said hastily, losing your already short patience

“Oh”, she said, shaking her head like that could make her clear his ideas, “The purpose of a muggle rubber duck is clearly…”

“BASILIK!”, you growled rolling my eyes when you heard my name being called by that annoying mouth, just as you were getting my awaited answer, you turned around to meet Theodore who walked towards you pointing with his finger and an accusation in his eyes, “that is cheating”

“Bug off Theodore you didn’t even know what I was talking about with Granger!”, you said defensively. Granger took the opportunity to slip away from you and you growled, exasperated. 

“We never said anything about asking anyone”, you said angrily.

So Matthew and you met again to discuss rules

Not asking anyone

“How am I to trust you both?”, you asked them both, “what if it's not in the library?”, you asked back, “its going to take us ages!”

“I can’t believe you are the one who wants to “cheat” on this”, laughed Theo

“I do not!”, you said defensively

“We have to rest of the semester to find this out”, muttered Matthew

“Very well then, let’s go together then”

And that is how you had a new study schedule 

[lboogie1906]

Pio Gama Pinto (March 31, 1927 – February 24, 1965) was a journalist, politician and freedom fighter. He was a socialist leader who dedicated his life to the liberation of the Kenyan people and became Kenya’s first martyr in 1965.

He was born in Nairobi to a Kenyan Asian family of Konkani Goan Catholic descent. His father was an official in the colonial government of Kenya while his mother was a housewife. At age eight, he was sent to India for his education and spent the next nine years there, passing his matriculation exams at St. Joseph’s High School, Arpora, and studying science at Karnatak College, Dharwar for two years before joining the Indian Air Force in 1944 as an apprentice ground engineer. He took up a job in the Posts and Telegraph office in Bombay, participated in a general strike, and became a founding member of the Goa National Congress. He started an agitation in Bombay against the Portuguese colonial occupation of Goa. His political activism soon made it necessary for him to return to Kenya to avoid being arrested and deported to the Tarrafal concentration camp in Cape Verde.

He became involved in local politics aimed at overthrowing British colonial rule in Kenya. He turned to journalism and worked with the Colonial Times and the Daily Chronicle. In 1954, five months after his marriage to Emma Dias, he was rounded up in the notorious Operation Anvil and spent the next four years in detention on Manda Island. He was kept in confinement from early 1958 until October 1959 at Kabarnet.

In 1960 he founded the Kenya African National Union newspaper Sauti Ya KANU, and later, Pan African Press, of which he subsequently became Director and Secretary. Pinto played an active role in campaigning for KANU during the 1961 elections which it won. In 1963 he was elected a Member of the Central Legislative Assembly and in July 1964 was appointed a Specially Elected Member of the House of Representatives. He worked to establish the Lumumba Institute in 1964 to train KANU party officials. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[aoioozora]

Hey there! I was surprised that your OC Ivy is actually Indian as well! Can you tell me something more about her? :)

Hi! Thank you for your ask :))

I'm actually Indian too, so I totally wanted to make an Indian OC! I never really saw any until yours and I was pretty surprised too. I must say it gave me some motivation to make my own.

Anyway, here's Ivy! (I'm still figuring out her lore, so some of these MAY change in future lol)

About my COD OC, Ivy "Vampire" Valentina Salvador de Almeida

Basics

Ivy is the only daughter of Salvador and Helen de Almeida.

She was born in India, in the state of Goa, on the outskirts of Madgaon and lived there for a few years before moving down south to Karnataka, where she spent her formative years. Her teenage and adult years were spent in Liverpool, England.

She can speak Konkani and English fluently, while she has partial fluency in Portuguese and Kannada

She's a devout Roman Catholic

Her personality type is ENFJ

She's a tall girl standing at 5'7"/170 cm! Always stood at the back of the line for school assemblies. She inherited her height from her dad.

She's a WO2 Drill Sergeant in the British Army and serves in the Infantry Training Center where she trains infantrymen in basic and advanced skills.

She's nicknamed 'Vampire' from her slightly long canine teeth, all natural.

Personality

Being an extrovert, she enjoys company and doesn't like being alone.

She's normally quiet, but if she does speak, she's charismatic, genuine, and charming, and this often got her into quite some leadership positions in school and university, and allows her to very easily make friends.

Drinking makes her talkative, and even flirtatious, but she'll have to drink quite a lot to get to that point.

She has a strong sense of justice, and cannot stand it if innocent people are needlessly harmed. Being a drill sergeant gives her a little power to execute justice if needed.

She's optimistic to a fault, often getting bogged down by reality sometimes.

Her restless, adventurous spirit makes her hate being in one place. She enjoys travelling and doing highly thrilling activities like bungee jumping. She can also be quite reckless; give her a motorcycle and she'll be popping wheelies and even drifting.

Being an only-child, she can be quite selfish and bossy, though most of it was beaten out of her during her basic training.

Likes and Dislikes

She enjoys cooking and baking and can make a variety of dishes.

She loves reading historical accounts and all sorts of fiction, especially thrillers and mysteries. Her favourite novel is 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. She also enjoys Dostoevsky's novels

Her favourite Indian food is Mysore masala dosa and English food is Scotch egg

She hates milk tea and extremely spicy food (her Indian card is always at the risk of being revoked)

She loves anything that has garlic in it, though her favourite would be garlic bread

Her favourite dessert is apple pie

An area that has her whole heart is the Western Ghats

Her favourite color is phtahlo green

English Ivy

Her father is an adventurous man, so he took his family hopping around a lot from Goa to Karnataka, and eventually to England, where his wife got a job as a nurse.

Ivy and family moved to England when she was around fifteen years old, and settled in Liverpool.

Getting used to England's cold and gloom was a nightmare for poor coast born Ivy who loves the sun and heat. She can comfortably tolerate 30-35 degrees C like most Indians, but absolutely suffers through English winters despite eventually getting used to it.

Her years in Liverpool eventually bestowed upon her the glorious Scouse accent, though hers has an Indian lilt to it.

She had a hard time adjusting in English society, especially as an extrovert and a teenager, and often felt unwelcome in school. However, her university years were much more pleasant.

Do not talk to her about the Indian food in England. She will not hesitate to begin her TED talk.

If there's anything she actually does like about England, it's the abundance of pubs. She loves to drink, but considering how reckless she is known to be, she's surprisingly a responsible drinker and rarely lets herself get blackout drunk.

I've yet to think about her interactions with TF141, but that's all about her for now!

Wow, I really did infodump on you lmao. I hope it was an interesting read ^^ I'm excited to develop her some more and make more Ivy content <3

Thank you again for your ask! Have a great day/night :)

[club-filmatics]

Club Filmatics Organised Goa's First Intercollegiate Media Event "Filmbuster

On 28 February 2024, Club Filmatics of Don Bosco College Panjim, in association with the institute’s Department of Mass Communication organised Goa’s first intercollegiate event ‘Filmbuster’, curated towards media students. The theme for the event was ‘Roll into the Cineverse’. The event began with faculty incharge of Club Filmatics, Assistant professor Sonika Lotlikar, and Coordinator of the department of Mass Communication Department, Assistant professor Archie Fernandes escorting the Chief Guest, Rajendra Talak to the dais.The student council members including President,Devonna Gomes, Vice President , Joel Rodrigues and Media Coordinator, Mario Pimenta who were instrumental in organizing the event also joined them on stage.Assistant professor Archie Fernandes welcomed the gathering and appreciated the uniqueness and changes brought about by Club Filmatics. Chief guest Rajendra Talak, who is a national award-winning director in Konkani and Film Industry, appreciated assistant professor Sonika Lotlikar for her dedication towards the students and leadership that led to the curation of a very unique media event, which involved testing students’ creative skills. Talak spoke about the importance of learning and declared Filmbuster 2024 open.Renowned personalities from the film, entertainment, and media industry graced the event as judges along with faculty members for multidimensional competitions. These included Goan Actor, Salil Naik; Director, Dnyanesh Moghe; Associate Editor and Senior Journalist, Ramnath Pai Raikar; Dancer, Simran Haldankar; Photographer, Aliston Dias; Filmmaker, Prasad Naik; Model, Saisha Prabhu; Creative Director, Vijay Xavier; Footballer, Beckham Veron Xavier and Social Media Influencer, Flexcia D'Souza.The on-stage events, off-stage events and pre-events were called ‘The Showcase’, ‘Behind The Scenes’, and ‘Director's Cut’, respectively. The pre-events of ‘Director's Cut’ included ‘Parde Ke Piche Kya Hai’, ‘Loop Lapeta’ and ‘Ruk Ruk Ke’, which tested the contestants' digital content creation skills and talent. The participating teams introduced themselves through ‘Ensemble Assemble!’. Each team was given names based on popular directors such as Karan Johar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Raj Kumar Hirani, etc. The mascots then interacted with the audience at the event ‘Pehchaan Kaun?’. Through the event ‘Definitely Maybe’ contestants explored different endings to popular films. Participants grooved to beats and showcased their dance moves during ‘Jhalak Dikla Ja’.Participants of the event styled, shuffled and sold iconic props at ‘Sell A Prop’. The fashion show ‘Walk of Fame’ revealed students’ style and teamwork. The most awaited event 'The Crown', saw participants exhibit their strengths and talent to win the coveted titles of Mr. And Ms. Filmbuster. The event concluded with a musical performance by DJ Doel.The participants' efforts and hard work came to fruition at the valedictory ceremony where they were awarded based on their performance. Overall winners’ trophy was won by Team Sanjay Leela Bhansali (St Xavier’s College, Mapusa). Runners-up were Team Karan Johar (SS Dempo College, Cujira).

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Goa Budget: Education sector gets ₹2,100 crore; internship must for graduation students

The Goa budget has earmarked ₹2,100 crore for the education sector and made it compulsory for students in the state to undergo internship to complete their graduation course. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday presented a revenue surplus budget in the Goa assembly, providing tax incentives for tourism entrepreneurs setting up starred hotels in rural areas and full SGST reimbursement for…

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Current Affairs 25 March 2025 One liner | Daily One Liner Current Affairs 2025 by The Lucknow Classes

The Lucknow Classes presents 25 March 2025 Current Affairs One Liner in Hindi and English for students to excel in their SSC, NDA, CDS, UPP, and Railway exams and aware readers. The quiz includes questions related to 11th Asian Swimming Championship, Exercise Sea Dragon, Friget Tawasya and other important topics.

Which state will host the 11th Asian Swimming Championship? - Gujarat

Who has become the first state of India to implement symbolic language in the assembly? - Punjab

Which country hosted the exercise Sea Dragon 2025? - United States of America

In which state the first nuclear project of North India will be established? - Haryana

Who has recently launched India's Second Stealth Frigate Tavasya? - Goa Shipyard Limited

Recently, who has won the gold medal in the Jevelin Throw F33/F34 category of women in Khelo India Para Games 2025? - Bhagyashree Jadhav

Recently, in which country has the world's largest white hydrogen reserves have been discovered? - France

In which state will the 72nd Miss World competition be organized? - Telangana

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[ad_1] India and Maldives Gearing Up For The Friendly Encounter. Images: AIFF India face Maldives in a friendly match to fine-tune their combination ahead of their crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifying opener against Bangladesh on March 25. Both matches will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong from 7 PM, marking the first-ever international fixtures for Meghalaya’s capital, a city that breathes football. In pursuit of their first win since defeating Kuwait in November 2023, 489 days ago, the Blue Tigers will aim to snap their winless run against the 162nd-ranked Maldives, who will face the Philippines in their Asian Cup Qualifier first-round game. Since Manolo Marquez took charge as India’s head coach, the team have yet to yield positive results, managing three draws and one loss from four outings. As the squad embark on the crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, Marquez has left no stone unturned. To address the team’s goal-scoring concerns, he brought Sunil Chhetri out of international retirement. The Spaniard will be eager to test his combination against Maldives before the Bangladesh clash. “Obviously, we want to win, but the main objective is to arrive in the best condition for the first official game against Bangladesh on Tuesday,” said Marquez. He also hinted at playing Chhetri, but not for the entire 90 minutes. “He will play,” said Marquez. “Let’s see. For sure, he will play some minutes. I don’t know if it will be from the start or off the bench, but he will definitely get some minutes. In this game, six substitutions are allowed, and all 17 players could get a chance. I think Sunil will be one of them.” India began their preparations in Shillong on March 15, with the entire squad assembling a day prior. However, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Ashis Rai were ruled out due to injuries. To add to their woes, Manvir Singh, a key member of the playing XI, has also been ruled out. According to AIFF media reports, Manvir will return to Kolkata for rehabilitation with Mohun Bagan. His injury serves as a major blow, leaving Marquez with the option of either Irfan Yadwad or Naorem Mahesh as his replacement. However, whether they can match Manvir’s versatility down the flanks remains to be seen. Final training before the Maldives friendly. Image: AIFF While no replacement has been called up for Chhangte, Brandon Fernandes is expected to step up in his place. Additionally, Punjab FC defender Abhishek Singh has received a debut call-up as Rai’s replacement. Marquez will be keen to assess their potential in the Maldives game. The head coach has also brought in several new faces from FC Goa, the club he manages in the ISL. Brison Fernandes, Boris Singh, and Ayush Dev Chhetri have all earned call-ups. Brison has had a standout season in the ISL, scoring seven goals and providing two assists, making him the second-highest Indian goal-scorer behind Chhetri. Boris and Ayush have also impressed, and it remains to be seen how Marquez will utilise them. Another key decision will be who guards the goalposts. With Gurpreet Singh Sandhu dropped following an underwhelming ISL season, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith, and Gurmeet Singh are in contention. Vishal, who leads the Golden Glove race in the ISL with 14 clean sheets, is the favourite to start. His last appearance for the national team was in India’s 2-1 loss to Maldives in the SAFF Championship 2018 final. Shillong, a city passionate about music and football, is all set to host its first international fixture. Recent ISL games have garnered immense support, and with Chhetri’s return, the excitement surrounding the India-Maldives clash is palpable. Now, it’s up to the Blue Tigers to make this occasion memorable for the football-loving fans of the hilly state. Also Read: Doesn’t Matter if he’s 20, 40, or 87: Marquez Backs Chhetri’s Return to National Team The post Major Setback for India Ahead of Maldives Friendly and Bangladesh Clash appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.

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[ad_1] India and Maldives Gearing Up For The Friendly Encounter. Images: AIFF India face Maldives in a friendly match to fine-tune their combination ahead of their crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifying opener against Bangladesh on March 25. Both matches will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong from 7 PM, marking the first-ever international fixtures for Meghalaya’s capital, a city that breathes football. In pursuit of their first win since defeating Kuwait in November 2023, 489 days ago, the Blue Tigers will aim to snap their winless run against the 162nd-ranked Maldives, who will face the Philippines in their Asian Cup Qualifier first-round game. Since Manolo Marquez took charge as India’s head coach, the team have yet to yield positive results, managing three draws and one loss from four outings. As the squad embark on the crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, Marquez has left no stone unturned. To address the team’s goal-scoring concerns, he brought Sunil Chhetri out of international retirement. The Spaniard will be eager to test his combination against Maldives before the Bangladesh clash. “Obviously, we want to win, but the main objective is to arrive in the best condition for the first official game against Bangladesh on Tuesday,” said Marquez. He also hinted at playing Chhetri, but not for the entire 90 minutes. “He will play,” said Marquez. “Let’s see. For sure, he will play some minutes. I don’t know if it will be from the start or off the bench, but he will definitely get some minutes. In this game, six substitutions are allowed, and all 17 players could get a chance. I think Sunil will be one of them.” India began their preparations in Shillong on March 15, with the entire squad assembling a day prior. However, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Ashis Rai were ruled out due to injuries. To add to their woes, Manvir Singh, a key member of the playing XI, has also been ruled out. According to AIFF media reports, Manvir will return to Kolkata for rehabilitation with Mohun Bagan. His injury serves as a major blow, leaving Marquez with the option of either Irfan Yadwad or Naorem Mahesh as his replacement. However, whether they can match Manvir’s versatility down the flanks remains to be seen. Final training before the Maldives friendly. Image: AIFF While no replacement has been called up for Chhangte, Brandon Fernandes is expected to step up in his place. Additionally, Punjab FC defender Abhishek Singh has received a debut call-up as Rai’s replacement. Marquez will be keen to assess their potential in the Maldives game. The head coach has also brought in several new faces from FC Goa, the club he manages in the ISL. Brison Fernandes, Boris Singh, and Ayush Dev Chhetri have all earned call-ups. Brison has had a standout season in the ISL, scoring seven goals and providing two assists, making him the second-highest Indian goal-scorer behind Chhetri. Boris and Ayush have also impressed, and it remains to be seen how Marquez will utilise them. Another key decision will be who guards the goalposts. With Gurpreet Singh Sandhu dropped following an underwhelming ISL season, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith, and Gurmeet Singh are in contention. Vishal, who leads the Golden Glove race in the ISL with 14 clean sheets, is the favourite to start. His last appearance for the national team was in India’s 2-1 loss to Maldives in the SAFF Championship 2018 final. Shillong, a city passionate about music and football, is all set to host its first international fixture. Recent ISL games have garnered immense support, and with Chhetri’s return, the excitement surrounding the India-Maldives clash is palpable. Now, it’s up to the Blue Tigers to make this occasion memorable for the football-loving fans of the hilly state. Also Read: Doesn’t Matter if he’s 20, 40, or 87: Marquez Backs Chhetri’s Return to National Team The post Major Setback for India Ahead of Maldives Friendly and Bangladesh Clash appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.

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Pio Gama Pinto (March 31, 1927 – February 24, 1965) was a Kenyan journalist, politician and freedom fighter. He was a socialist leader who dedicated his life to the liberation of the Kenyan people and became Kenya’s first martyr in 1965.

He was born in Nairobi to a Kenyan Asian family of Konkani Goan Catholic descent. His father was an official in the colonial government of Kenya while his mother was a housewife. At age eight, he was sent to India for his education and spent the next nine years there, passing his matriculation exams at St. Joseph’s High School, Arpora, and studying science at Karnatak College, Dharwar for two years before joining the Indian Air Force in 1944 as an apprentice ground engineer. He took up a job in the Posts and Telegraph office in Bombay, participated in a general strike, and became a founding member of the Goa National Congress. He started an agitation in Bombay against the Portuguese colonial occupation of Goa. His political activism soon made it necessary for him to return to Kenya to avoid being arrested and deported to the Tarrafal concentration camp in Cape Verde.

He became involved in local politics aimed at overthrowing British colonial rule in Kenya. He turned to journalism and worked with the Colonial Times and the Daily Chronicle. In 1954, five months after his marriage to Emma Dias, he was rounded up in the notorious Operation Anvil and spent the next four years in detention on Manda Island. He was kept in confinement from early 1958 until October 1959 at Kabarnet.

In 1960 he founded the Kenya African National Union newspaper Sauti Ya KANU, and later, Pan African Press, of which he subsequently became Director and Secretary. Pinto played an active role in campaigning for KANU during the 1961 elections which it won. In 1963 he was elected a Member of the Central Legislative Assembly and in July 1964 was appointed a Specially Elected Member of the House of Representatives. He worked to establish the Lumumba Institute in 1964 to train KANU party officials. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Autonomous Train Market To Witness the Highest Growth Globally in Coming Years

The report begins with an overview of the Autonomous Train Market 2025 Size and presents throughout its development. It provides a comprehensive analysis of all regional and key player segments providing closer insights into current market conditions and future market opportunities, along with drivers, trend segments, consumer behavior, price factors, and market performance and estimates. Forecast market information, SWOT analysis, Autonomous Train Market scenario, and feasibility study are the important aspects analyzed in this report.

The Autonomous Train Market is experiencing robust growth driven by the expanding globally. The Autonomous Train Market is poised for substantial growth as manufacturers across various industries embrace automation to enhance productivity, quality, and agility in their production processes. Autonomous Train Market leverage robotics, machine vision, and advanced control technologies to streamline assembly tasks, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors. With increasing demand for customized products, shorter product lifecycles, and labor shortages, there is a growing need for flexible and scalable automation solutions. As technology advances and automation becomes more accessible, the adoption of automated assembly systems is expected to accelerate, driving market growth and innovation in manufacturing. Autonomous Train Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (GoA 1, GoA 2, GoA 3, GoA 4), By Application Type (Sub Urban Area, Urban Area) And Regional Forecast 2021-2028

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Key Strategies

Key strategies in the Autonomous Train Market revolve around optimizing production efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Integration of advanced robotics and machine vision technologies streamlines assembly processes, reducing cycle times and error rates. Customization options cater to diverse product requirements and manufacturing environments, ensuring solution scalability and adaptability. Collaboration with industry partners and automation experts fosters innovation and addresses evolving customer needs and market trends. Moreover, investment in employee training and skill development facilitates seamless integration and operation of Autonomous Train Market. By prioritizing these strategies, manufacturers can enhance competitiveness, accelerate time-to-market, and drive sustainable growth in the Autonomous Train Market.

Major Autonomous Train Market Manufacturers covered in the market report include:

Major players operating in the global autonomous trains market include Alstom S.A, Bombardier Transportation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, CRRC Transportation, Hitachi Ltd., Thales Group, Mitsubishi Electric., Siemens AG, ABB, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries among others.

The autonomous trains are yet to gain popularity in the global market, but with the rapid implementation of technology, its applications are progressively increasing. Moreover, as compared with road transportation, the railways are considered to be reliable and efficient mode of transport for passengers and long-distance freight with fewer interruptions and failures, thereby reducing the transportation time. Therefore, the governments has increased their investment budget to upgrade and modernize the railway system in order to support the railway network and reduce dependence on other modes of transportation.

Trends Analysis

The Autonomous Train Market is experiencing rapid expansion fueled by the manufacturing industry's pursuit of efficiency and productivity gains. Key trends include the adoption of collaborative robotics and advanced automation technologies to streamline assembly processes and reduce labor costs. With the rise of Industry 4.0 initiatives, manufacturers are investing in flexible and scalable Autonomous Train Market capable of handling diverse product portfolios. Moreover, advancements in machine vision and AI-driven quality control are enhancing production throughput and ensuring product consistency. The emphasis on sustainability and lean manufacturing principles is driving innovation in energy-efficient and eco-friendly Autonomous Train Market Solutions.

Regions Included in this Autonomous Train Market Report are as follows:

North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]

Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]

Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]

South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]

Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]

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- Detailed overview of the Autonomous Train Market.

- Changing the Autonomous Train Market dynamics of the industry.

- In-depth market segmentation by Type, Application, etc.

- Historical, current, and projected Autonomous Train Market size in terms of volume and value.

- Recent industry trends and developments.

- Competitive landscape of the Autonomous Train Market.

- Strategies of key players and product offerings.

- Potential and niche segments/regions exhibiting promising growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

► What is the current market scenario?

► What was the historical demand scenario, and forecast outlook from 2025 to 2032?

► What are the key market dynamics influencing growth in the Global Autonomous Train Market?

► Who are the prominent players in the Global Autonomous Train Market?

► What is the consumer perspective in the Global Autonomous Train Market?

► What are the key demand-side and supply-side trends in the Global Autonomous Train Market?

► What are the largest and the fastest-growing geographies?

► Which segment dominated and which segment is expected to grow fastest?

► What was the COVID-19 impact on the Global Autonomous Train Market?

Table Of Contents:

1 Market Overview

1.1 Autonomous Train Market Introduction

1.2 Market Analysis by Type

1.3 Market Analysis by Applications

1.4 Market Analysis by Regions

1.4.1 North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)

1.4.1.1 United States Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.2 Canada Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.3 Mexico Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2 Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)

1.4.2.1 Germany Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.2 France Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.3 UK Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.4 Russia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.5 Italy Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3 Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia)

1.4.3.1 China Market States and Outlook

1.4.3.2 Japan Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.3 Korea Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.4 India Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.5 Southeast Asia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4 South America, Middle East and Africa

1.4.4.1 Brazil Market States and Outlook

1.4.4.2 Egypt Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.4 South Africa Market States and Outlook 

1.5 Market Dynamics

1.5.1 Market Opportunities

1.5.2 Market Risk

1.5.3 Market Driving Force

2 Manufacturers Profiles

Continued…

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Uttarakhand Becomes First Indian State to Enforce Uniform Civil Code

Uttarakhand made history today by becoming the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a groundbreaking legal framework that introduces uniform laws for marriage, divorce, property, inheritance, and adoption across all communities. It is the second region in the country to adopt such a framework, following Goa.

The UCC aims to promote equality and fairness among all citizens, regardless of religion or community. It was one of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) key promises during the 2022 state elections. The implementation comes nearly a year after the state assembly passed the bill.

Key Changes Under the UCC

1. Live-In Relationships

· Live-in relationships must now be registered with authorities.

· Parental consent is mandatory for live-in relationships involving individuals below 21 years.

· Failure to register or providing false information could result in up to three months in jail or a fine of ₹25,000. A delay in registration may also attract penalties.

2. Marriage and Divorce

· Marriage registration is compulsory.

· The minimum legal age for marriage remains 21 years for men and 18 years for women, encouraging individuals to complete their education before marriage.

· The Code bans polygamy, child marriage, and practices like triple talaq.

3. Inheritance and Property Rights

· The UCC ensures equal inheritance rights for sons and daughters by eliminating gender-based distinctions.

· Children born out of live-in relationships will have equal rights to inheritance and are recognized as legitimate.

4. Banned Practices

Customs such as nikah halala (requiring a divorced woman to marry another man before remarrying her former husband) and iddat (mandatory waiting period after a husband’s death or divorce) are prohibited under the UCC.

Exemptions

The UCC does not apply to Scheduled Tribes, who will continue to follow their customary laws.

Significance

The introduction of the UCC in Uttarakhand is a significant step towards gender equality and legal uniformity. It ensures that personal laws no longer discriminate based on religion, fostering harmony among communities. While the move has sparked debates across the country, supporters view it as a progressive reform that aligns with constitutional principles.

As Uttarakhand leads the way, all eyes are now on other states to see if they will follow suit in adopting a Uniform Civil Code. For more details on this political news India in Hindi, subscribe to our newsletter!

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