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slumberinglabyrinth · 8 months ago

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I started drafting this like. over three years ago? Lol.

Anyway, I had seen some tweets a while back about how Giffca and Skrimir would be difficult to add to the gacha because powercreep dictates new units strong but Gallian culture dictates the king (in this case, it's supposed to still be Caineghis) is the strongest, and god forbid heroes be lore-inaccurate.

Putting aside established canon, since they don’t care about it, and putting aside ‘stats aren’t entirely diegetic’, which solves this ‘problem’ but is 1) unprovable and more importantly 2) a boring answer, I had arrived at the simple and elegant conclusion that Giffca, at the very least in their youth if not also in the present, is simply stronger than Caineghis.

Some history/context before I talk about Caineghis and Giffca’s experience. Most of what we know comes from the first few pages of Tellius Recollections Vol 1, so I’d recommend reading through those if you want to learn more (not that there's much more to be learned 😔).

On page 11 of Tellius Recollection Volume One, we’re told that Gallia is mostly “a collection of scattered tribal groups of various sizes” (Zarzi, the capital, is stated to be a city, and is probably where most of the Crimean immigrants (which make up a fifth of the country’s population) can be found), and that “from time to time, these groups acknowledge the most powerful of them all as king”.

So, Gallia has the strongest person become king. This is common knowledge and what has driven the concerned posts about the viability of Giffca and Skirmir in heroes, but it's always good to check to see if these things are stated in the text. I’ve touched on it before but this concept probably mostly comes from the country having to fight for its independence, and having a leader that can return from the battlefield alive and not have to be replaced every few months is generally a good idea.

In the roughly 300 years between when the peace treaty with Begnoin was signed following the end of the Second Gallian War and the formation of the Laguz Alliance, Gallia was not at war. Regardless of the exact amount, they had to have gone through a decent number of kings by the time the games roll around, and it would be expected for the King Selection Process to have drifted a little bit from its origins.

Among other things, this means that the exact reasons for the whole The Strongest Becomes King thing has started to fade from public consciousness. It’s a tradition, sure, and they’ll continue to carry it on, sure, but because the reason for the tradition went away it’s not like people fully remember why they’re doing it anymore. It’s become more of a spectacle or festival than a necessary part of the nation’s survival, so it’s a lot less serious than it used to be.

So, what is it? How do these cats strut their stuff and prove they’ve got it?

It’s probably wrestling. I’m open to it being some other combat sport thing so much as that it’s clear that it’s some kind of competition of physical strength, but I like the idea of it being wrestling over, say, mma or boxing because it’s something where 1) you use your whole body (where they show off all of what they’ve got) and 2) isn’t about breaking your opponent’s face open or otherwise knocking them unconscious (giving your next king brain damage is probably bad). It could be judo or something similar, I guess. Don’t really have that much of a preference so long as it fills those two conditions. Either way, it’s become a literal (non-lethal, all-in-good-fun) battle for the throne.

On paper, but I’ll get to that.

And when I likened it to a festival earlier? It has absolutely turned into a festival, because who doesn’t love to grab some good food with their friends and sit down and watch the most muscular people in Gallia rub their steamy, sweaty bodies together as they try to pin each other to the ground?

*ahem*

Everyone loves a good festival is what I’m saying. It happens a couple times in their lifetime, so since it’s not a life-or-death situation anymore, you might as well go all out.

The basic chain of events is

1) The current monarch announces their intent to step down in the near future

2) Whenever it’s next reasonably possible (ie. not in the middle of a war), the country shifts into festival mode

3) Zarzi hosts the competition, though people take the chance to celebrate all across the land

4) Someone wins and they do the whole ascend-to-the-throne ceremony stuff, though the previous monarch probably sticks around in an advisor role to make sure they can like. not burn everything down

“Okay but Skrimir is considered to be next in line for the throne during RD despite Caineghis retiring after RD???”

I think this is a reflection of things Caineghis and Giffca sought to change after their own experience, but I’ll get to that closer to the end.

Skrimir is well-known because he’s the king’s nephew, very popular, and his strength is readily apparent (remember: numbers aren’t real unless they suit the argument you’re trying to make). While people could (and will) try to beat him at Extreme Gallian Wrestling, basically nobody expects anyone to pose a serious threat to his chances at the throne. Which isn’t to say that he’s now suddenly literally the strongest person in Gallia (Giffca, for example, could totally still launch him into orbit), it’s just that none of the people who could beat him have any interest in the throne.

(Incidentally, this also addresses the concerns mentioned in the tweets that drove me to write this, but I'm not done quite yet)

On paper anyone can sign up for the wrestling competition, and a lot of people do, but in the years leading up to a monarch’s retirement there become clear favorites to win, and like how that happened with Skrimir, it likewise happened with Giffca and Caineghis.

Caineghis appealed more to the younger crowd, like Skrimir. He was hotheaded, passionate, and spoke to their hearts, and is described as having been somehow even less controllable than his nephew. We don’t really know much about Giffca in the past or the present 😩 but he’s shown to be very serious and grounded, which would likely have attracted the attention of Gallia’s ruling class instead.

“There’s a ruling class?” you may ask.

Perhaps that’s not the perfect term, but yes. In Chapter 9 of PoR, Caineghis mentions the “elder statesman” of Gallia being an obstacle to him offering Elincia his full support. Though still a monarch, Gallia’s king is evidently far from an autocrat, and there is some equivalent to a noble class (likely the leaders of the “scattered tribal groups”, though given what Gallians value, war heroes or their equivalent are probably included too) that maintains some amount of sway in the country’s politics.

That brief aside aside, I think the ruling class (king included) of contemporary Gallia, would generally agree that simply having the strongest person in Gallia become king would be both impractical for governance (letting literally anybody walk up and claim the throne sounds like a great way for your country to crash and burn) and very impractical to actually figure out. Are you going to test every single person in the country? How much time would that take? How many resources? It’d be like herding cats!

So, while random people can still join and throw down if they wanted in on the fun, I think that the outcome (read: intended victor) is a thing that the ruling class determines ahead of time, with the tournament used to settle any disagreements should they not be in majority support of any one individual. There’s no way they’d believe their country could survive if they let any random guy run it, so, while the matches weren’t outright rigged (they'd likely be choosing someone strong anyway, so there wasn't a huge need for match-fixing), the tourney was more of an exhibition match that served as a way for the new king to win the approval of the citizens and show that he had the strength they were looking for in a leader.

The intended outcome would also be an open secret among anyone who would make it close to the top, since any runners-up would be prime picks for advisors or similar positions (such as succeeding tribal leaders that are also looking to retire) and as a result, be recognized by those currently in power and approached about their future job prospects.

EDIT: I'm very smart and totally know how to both read and retain information from the two whole paragraphs TR1 gives us. They flat out say that Solhaut (Gallia's first king) was elected, which is more or less what I'm saying the ruling class still does. Gallia has never been genuinely threatened since its independence, so I don't think there's much of a reason for this system to have fallen out of practice.

With all that in mind, I can finally start getting to the point.

Between a younger Caineghis and a younger Giffca, it’s pretty clear to me that Giffca would be selected to be the next king. We don’t really know anything about him. At all. But that’s a clear step up from “worse than Skrimir”, so. Yeah. I think it’s fairly easy for us to envision his younger self to be something like a more grumpy or gruff Ranulf and the ruling class could easily see someone like that being able to grow into a good king capable of making good decisions and leading Gallia in a good direction.

Sounds pretty great, right? Well... I think that an adolescent Giffca noticed that the people around him were rolling out the red carpet for him to be next in line for the throne after the current king retired, and he just didn’t want any of that.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to serve Gallia, but couldn’t someone else sit on the throne? Being king sounded like it would suck. You’d have to sit around leading a country, you’d have no real vacation days to speak of, you'd become a target for entities that sought to harm Gallia… aside from living in the spotlight —if that was even something you wanted— there were no real perks to the job, especially in a country like Gallia where it gave you less power than it did basically anywhere else.

He liked his current job a lot (assistant to the head archivist, which he didn’t realize he was set up with so he could interact with a lot of ministers in preparation for his time on the throne (headcanon alert btw, though since I’m giving him any sort of characterization, I guess that should be a given :P)), and it’s not like anyone ever told him he had to win, had they? He did run a bit cooler than most Gallians, but he liked his freedom all the same.

And so, not realizing the ways in which he had been told to play along (not that anybody expected him not to, since he had never openly said anything close to “hey I don’t really want to do this”), he made it to the finals, put on a good show, and in front of the whole country, in front of their country’s patron (Dheginsea, who was invited as a guest of honor), he threw his match against Caineghis.

And why wouldn’t he? Caineghis was a naturally popular person, and he seemed plenty eager to lead (two traits Giffca sorely lacked), so he’d make a great king, and Giffca could go on with his life, and they’d both be happy.

...Right?

Problem was, Giffca and Caineghis had clashed plenty of times already (Caineghis was the second choice, so they crossed paths plenty of times) so on top of knowing what the plan was, Caineghis also knew that he shouldn’t be able to win against Giffca. They were fairly closely matched in raw strength, but Giffca was much smarter about the way he used it (not to mention that Caineghis was very prone to letting the blood rush to his head). He knew the throne was being forced upon him, and, while he was hotheaded, he had enough self-awareness to know that he wasn’t prepared for this job, which made it all the more baffling that Giffca, of all people, would think him fit for it.

If you had asked Caineghis, he honestly thought that Giffca was a great choice to be king, a far better one than he was. Giffca had everything Caineghis lacked and everything a king needed: he was intelligent, he spoke with clarity, he held is head high, and, until now, he was always just. He was firm in his convictions but knew when he needed to bend a little lest he break, and, in their only similarity, he clearly loved Gallia above all else, so... why? He couldn’t understand why Giffca would push the throne onto someone so unfitting for it. Caineghis knew he was hotheaded, he knew he couldn’t keep his cool, and, even before it was decided that it should be Giffca, he didn’t feel like he was the right person for the job.

They both believed themselves unfit for the throne, and Giffca had acted faster than Caineghis and was able to run away from it. Up until that point, Caineghis had honestly liked Giffca a lot, he held a lot of respect for him, and he... couldn’t understand. He couldn’t understand why Giffca would go so far to avoid the throne. As he stood there, declared victor, declared king in front of the whole world, he knew he had lost to Giffca. At what, he didn’t know, but he had undeniably lost.

He couldn’t abdicate. He couldn’t walk away. And in the coming months, strangled by his own authority and responsibilities, he started to understand at least a little why Giffca hadn’t wanted this, but he was never able to understand why he didn’t just say so.

Giffca was able to escape notice in the bureaucratic mess around Caineghis’ sudden and unexpected ascent, but Caineghis never forgot. In the back of his mind, as he was busy with learning the ins and outs of being a monarch, he was always thinking of a way to find out why.

After a year or two, using Giffca’s second-place finish as a pretense, his authority as a king as a cudgel, and Giffca’s match-throwing as blackmail for good measure, Caineghis appointed Giffca as his right-hand man.

Their relationship from then on was rocky, to say the least. Giffca felt some guilt over what he did to Caineghis, but also felt that forcing him into a job he had been actively trying to avoid was excessive, and Caineghis still felt personally betrayed by Giffca’s actions during the finals match. They were civil with each other for the purposes of not sending the country they both loved so much down a path of destruction, but it took considerable time for them to come to understand each other and stop baring their fangs behind closed doors.

By the time they realized their anxieties about sitting on the throne (which is what lied at the core of their disputes) had been the same, they had both grown into their roles in the government very, very well, and while it still wasn’t something either could do alone, they weren’t really doing it alone anymore, were they?

Since the experience was so miserable for the two of them, it’s only natural that they resolved to do better for whoever was next (as we know, it ended up being Skrimir). I don’t think that they sought to completely upend the whole Fun Wrestling Get Together Festival thing, but with the benefit of hindsight they were able to see that most of their problems were caused by a lack of communication. They made sure that Skrimir actually 100% wanted to lead a country and, while they were at it, made sure Ranulf actually wanted to be his advisor/babysitter as well; they were openly given the freedom of choice instead of being expected to play along like good little kittens.

There wasn’t much beyond that that needed to be changed, though I think that it’s fair to assume that choosing to have Skrimir lead the military campaign in RD Act 3 was a way to have him prove his worth to those who cared (of course, this also included Caineghis and Giffca) before they progressed to the wrestling thing and couldn’t back out. It wasn’t necessarily as a way to manufacture a hero, but it’s not like it’d hurt for him to be one either, y’know?

I guess one last thing to talk about (since I’m in the general neighborhood of the topic) is how, like how the campaign in Act 3 was a humbling experience for Skrimir and a key point in his life where he realized he needed to change course one way or another, the shitshow surrounding Caineghis becoming king was an equally humbling experience for him (and eventually led to him becoming the kind of person capable of having “behaving rationally” listed as their talent in their Tellius Recollection Vol 1 profile).

It wasn’t as if his life was free of conflict before, but it’s easy to imagine that it was mostly smooth sailing. People liked him, he liked them back, and that usually stopped any problems before they started, but with Giffca throwing the match and everything that followed, Caineghis had hit a wall he couldn’t even begin to grasp the shape of.

I’ll repeat myself a little, but from Caineghis’ perspective, Giffca had done a total 180. The people of Gallia (and especially those who approached him) were generally a very straightforward bunch and whenever someone had a problem with Caineghis, they would use their words or their fists to figure it out. Giffca never gave him the chance, and that was a massive wakeup call.

Taking everything at face value got him into this situation, and if he hoped to stand up to those who (unlike Giffca) actually sought to bring harm to Gallia, he’d need to adapt to a world of deceit, lies, and half-truths. He had never needed to stop and analyze someone’s actions, words, or intentions to the degree which he had to with Giffca, but now that he was king, now that he was responsible for an entire nation of people, could he ever afford to be that careless again?

#fe tellius #caineghis #giffca

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simplyinkedd · 10 months ago

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pratidinrajdhani · 11 months ago

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Raipur News: Unveiling the Transformation of the Capital City

Raipur News: Unveiling the Transformation of the Capital City

Raipur, the pulsating heart of Chhattisgarh, continues to paint captivating narratives in the state's news landscape. From ambitious infrastructure projects to vibrant cultural events, Raipur News offers a lens into the city's dynamic transformation.

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chattisgarh · 11 months ago

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Chhattisgarh Latest News Update: A Kaleidoscope of Developments

Chhattisgarh, the verdant state in the heart of India, is a land where ancient tribal traditions meet modern megacities. It's a place where serene waterfalls cascade down emerald hills and bustling bazaars overflow with vibrant life. But beyond the captivating facade lies a state that's constantly in flux, churning out news that captures the nation's attention. Let's delve into the latest headlines from Chhattisgarh, offering a glimpse into its ever-evolving narrative.

1. Political Arena Heats Up as New BJP Government Takes Charge

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Chhattisgarh is rapidly transforming into a breeding ground for ambitious entrepreneurs. The state's supportive policies, readily available skilled workforce, and growing infrastructure are attracting young minds brimming with innovative ideas. Incubators, accelerators, and mentorship programs are nurturing these ideas, turning them into successful startups that not only drive economic growth but also create new opportunities for the youth.

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newsorbiter · 1 year ago

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PM inaugurates developmental projects worth over Rs 13,500 crore in Telangana

Mahbubnagar, Telangana, October 1, 2023 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several transformative projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore in Mahbubnagar, Telangana. These projects spanned various sectors, including roads, railways, petroleum, natural gas, and higher education. During the event, the Prime Minister also launched a train service via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the festive season's arrival and emphasised the significance of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, recently passed in Parliament, which celebrates the spirit of Shakti Puja ahead of Navratri. The Prime Minister expressed his delight in inaugurating road connectivity projects that promise to transform the region. Notably, the Nagpur-Vijayawada Economic Corridor is expected to enhance transportation and trade across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. This initiative is set to boost trade, tourism, and industry in these states, with key economic hubs, including eight Special Economic Zones, five Mega food parks, four fishing seafood clusters, three pharma and medical clusters, and one textiles cluster identified along the corridor. This development is anticipated to create numerous opportunities for the youth in districts like Hanamkonda, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Khammam. Prime Minister Modi stressed the importance of rail and road connectivity for landlocked Telangana, allowing goods manufactured in the state to reach ports efficiently. Several significant economic corridors pass through Telangana, connecting the state to the East and West Coasts. The Suryapet-Khammam section of the Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam corridor is expected to facilitate this connectivity, as well as reduce logistics costs for industries and businesses. Additionally, the railway line construction between Jaklair and the Krishna section will be a vital development for the region. During the event, Prime Minister Modi announced the establishment of the National Turmeric Board by the Central Government, aimed at benefiting turmeric farmers in Telangana. This board will focus on enhancing value addition within the supply chain and improving infrastructure for farmers. Turning his attention to the energy sector, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the government's commitment to securing energy for both industries and households. He cited the substantial increase in the number of LPG cylinders, from 14 crores in 2014 to 32 crores in 2023, as well as recent reductions in gas prices. The Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project, a critical component of energy security in the region, was inaugurated during the event. Additionally, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Multiproduct Petroleum Pipeline, which will run from Krishnapatnam to Hyderabad, creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Telangana. Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated multiple buildings at the Hyderabad Central University, which has been granted the status of an 'Institution of Eminence' by the Central Government. He announced the establishment of a Central Tribal University in Mulugu district, named after the revered tribal goddesses Sammakka-Sarakka, with an estimated expenditure of Rs 900 crore. He congratulated the people of Telangana for this. The event was attended by dignitaries including Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, and Member of Parliament Bandi Sanjay Kumar, among others. Highlights As part of efforts to enhance modern road infrastructure across the country, multiple road projects were initiated during the event. Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for key road projects within the Nagpur-Vijayawada Economic Corridor, including a 108 km long 'four-lane access-controlled Greenfield highway from Warangal to Khammam section of NH-163G' and a 90 km long 'four-lane access-controlled greenfield highway from Khammam to Vijayawada section of NH-163G.' These projects, with a combined cost of approximately Rs 6400 crores, are expected to reduce travel distances and improve connectivity. A road project, 'four laning of 59 km long Suryapet to Khammam section of NH-365BB,' was also dedicated to the nation. Built at a cost of about Rs 2,460 crore, this project is part of the Hyderabad – Visakhapatnam Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana. During the event, the Prime Minister inaugurated '37 Kms of Jaklair – Krishna New Railway Line,' which connects the backward district of Narayanpet to the railway network for the first time. He also flagged off the inaugural Hyderabad (Kacheguda) – Raichur – Hyderabad (Kacheguda) train service, connecting various districts in Telangana and Karnataka, benefiting students, daily commuters, labourers, and the local handloom industry. Additionally, the foundation stone and inauguration of vital oil and gas pipeline projects were performed during the event. These include the 'Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project' and the 'Multiproduct Petroleum Pipeline of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) from Krishnapatnam to Hyderabad (Malkapur).' These projects are aimed at providing efficient and eco-friendly transportation and distribution of LPG and petroleum products in the region. Lastly, the Prime Minister inaugurated new buildings at the University of Hyderabad, enhancing the infrastructure and facilities available to students and faculty. Read the full article

#AndhraPradesh #Maharashtra #MegaFoodParks #NagpurVijayawadaEconomicCorridor #NariShaktiVandanAdhiniyam #PrimeMinisterNarendraModi #RoadConnectivityProjects #SpecialEconomicZones #Telangana #TelanganaDevelopment

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PM Recalls Personal Bond With Tribals, Bats For Their Products At Aadi Mahotsav

Calling the welfare of tribal society a matter of personal relationship and emotions for him, the Prime Minister said the country is moving with unprecedented pride with regard to its tribal glory. THE INDIAN TRIBAL reports

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Inaugurating the 15-day mega National Tribal Festival at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said events like Aadi Mahotsav have become movements and are presenting a grand picture of India’s tribal heritage during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. He said that the Aadi Mahotsav represents a picture of the diversity and magnificence of India standing together shoulder to shoulder. “The Aadi Mahotsav is like an infinite sky where the diversity of India is projected like the colours of a rainbow”, the Prime Minister remarked.

Drawing a parallel with the colours of a rainbow coming together, the Prime Minister said that the nation’s magnificence also comes to the fore when its infinite diversities are threaded into the string of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ and that is when India provides guidance to the entire world.

Upon arriving at the venue, the Prime Minister paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda and accompanied by Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda took a walk-through of the stalls at the exhibition.

The PM said what was considered remote, now, the government is going there on its own and bringing the remote and neglected into the mainstream. Events like Aadi Mahotsav have become a movement in the country and he himself participates in many of them, he pointed out.

“Welfare of tribal society is also a matter of personal relationship and emotions for me. I have seen your traditions closely, lived them and learnt from them,” said the Prime Minister, remembering his close association with the tribal communities during his days as a social worker.

While he informed that the tribal products find a place of pride in his gifts to foreign dignitaries, tribal tradition is presented by India as an integral part of Indian pride and heritage on global platforms.

He said, India conveys solutions to problems like global warming and climate change in the tribal way of life and emphasized the tribal community of India has a lot to inspire and teach with regard to sustainable development.

The PM highlighted the efforts of the government in promoting tribal products and asked the people, especially, those in Delhi/NCR to come in large numbers to the Aadi Mahotsav, see for themselves what India’s jungles are producing and also ensure the stocks of those who have put up stalls at venue are sold out.

He underlined tribal products should reach the maximum market and their recognition and demand should increase. Giving the example of bamboo, the Prime Minister noted that the previous government had prohibited the harvest and use of bamboo but it was the present government that included bamboo in the category of grass and abolished the prohibition.

Reflecting on this year’s Budget, the Prime Minister informed that PM Visvakarma Yojna has been introduced for traditional craftsmen where economical assistance will be provided apart from skill development and support in marketing their products.

“Tribal children, be they in any corner of the country, their education and their future is my priority,” the PM said. Pointing out the hardships faced by the tribal youth due to the language barrier, he threw light on the New Educational Policy where youth can opt to study in their mother tongues.

He also showcased that the nation has finally taken the step in the Amrit Mahotsav to bring these forgotten chapters of the past to the fore and said, “For the first time, the country has started celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda”.

Recalling the opportunity to inaugurate the museum dedicated to Bhagwan Birsa Munda in Ranchi, Jharkhand, he also noted that museums related to tribal freedom fighters are coming up in various states.

Even though it is happening for the first time, the Prime Minister said that its impression will be visible for many generations to come and will provide inspiration and give direction to the country for many centuries.

“We have to protect our past, take our sense of duty to the peak in the present, and make our dreams come true for the future”, the Prime Minister remarked as he stated that events like Aadi Mahotsav are a strong medium to take this resolution forward. He emphasized that the campaign should become a mass movement and stressed organizing such events in different states.

The Aadi Mahotsav, which celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional art, is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It is being organised from 16 to 27 February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi.

The programme will showcase the rich and diverse heritage of tribes from across the country in over 200 stalls at the venue. Around 1000 tribal artisans will participate in the Mahotsav.

Since 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets, along with usual attractions like handicrafts, handloom, pottery, and jewellery among others, a special focus in the Mahotsav will be on showcasing Shree Anna grown by tribals.

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Events 9.20

1058 – Agnes of Poitou and Andrew I of Hungary meet to negotiate about the border territory of Burgenland. 1066 – At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin. 1187 – Saladin begins the Siege of Jerusalem. 1260 – The Great Prussian Uprising among the old Prussians begins against the Teutonic Knights. 1378 – Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal schism. 1498 – The Nankai tsunami washes away the building housing the Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in. It has been outside since then. 1519 – Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition to circumnavigate the globe. 1697 – The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, ending the Nine Years' War. 1737 – The finish of the Walking Purchase which forces the cession of 1.2 million acres (4,860 km2) of Lenape-Delaware tribal land to the Pennsylvania Colony. 1792 – French troops stop an allied invasion of France at the Battle of Valmy. 1835 – The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil. 1854 – Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. 1857 – The Indian Rebellion of 1857 ends with the recapture of Delhi by troops loyal to the East India Company. 1860 – The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North America by a Prince of Wales. 1863 – American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory. 1870 – The Bersaglieri corps enter Rome through the Porta Pia, and complete the unification of Italy. 1871 – Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on Nukapu, now in the Solomon Islands. 1881 – U.S. President Chester A. Arthur is sworn in, the morning after becoming president upon James A. Garfield's death. 1893 – Charles Duryea and his brother road-test the first American-made gasoline-powered automobile. 1911 – The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. 1920 – Irish War of Independence: British police known as "Black and Tans" burned the town of Balbriggan and killed two local men in revenge for an Irish Republican Army (IRA) assassination. 1941 – The Holocaust in Lithuania: Lithuanian Nazis and local police begin a mass execution of 403 Jews in Nemenčinė. 1942 – The Holocaust in Ukraine: In the course of two days a German Einsatzgruppe murders at least 3,000 Jews in Letychiv. 1946 – The first Cannes Film Festival is held, having been delayed seven years due to World War II. 1946 – Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands. 1955 – The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. 1961 – Greek general Konstantinos Dovas becomes Prime Minister of Greece. 1962 – James Meredith, an African American, is temporarily barred from entering the University of Mississippi. 1965 – Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in course of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. 1967 – RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched Clydebank, Scotland. 1971 – Having weakened after making landfall in Nicaragua the previous day, Hurricane Irene regains enough strength to be renamed Hurricane Olivia, making it the first known hurricane to cross from the Atlantic Ocean into the Pacific. 1973 – Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes tennis match at the Houston Astrodome. 1973 – Singer Jim Croce, songwriter and musician Maury Muehleisen and four others die when their light aircraft crashes on takeoff at Natchitoches Regional Airport in Louisiana. 1977 – Vietnam is admitted to the United Nations. 1979 – A French-supported coup d'état in the Central African Empire overthrows Emperor Bokassa I. 1982 – 1982 NFL season: American football players in the National Football League begin a 57-day strike. 1984 – A suicide bomber in a car attacks the U.S. embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing twenty-two people. 1990 – South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia. 2000 – The United Kingdom's MI6 Secret Intelligence Service building is attacked by individuals using a Russian-built RPG-22 anti-tank missile. 2001 – In an address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush declares a "War on Terror". 2003 – Civil unrest in the Maldives breaks out after a prisoner is killed by guards. 2007 – Between 15,000 and 20,000 protesters marched on Jena, Louisiana, in support of six black youths who had been convicted of assaulting a white classmate. 2008 – A dump truck full of explosives detonates in front of the Marriott hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 54 people and injuring 266 others. 2011 – The United States military ends its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time. 2017 – Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, resulting in 2,975 deaths, US$90 billion in damage, and a major humanitarian crisis. 2018 – At least 161 people die after a ferry capsized close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria and part of Tanzania. 2019 – Roughly four million people, mostly students, demonstrate across the world to address climate change. Sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg from Sweden leads the demonstration in New York City.

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We Interrupt This Program: Indigenous Media Tactics in Canadian Culture Miranda J. Brady and John M.H. Kelly (2017)

We Interrupt This Program tells the story of how Indigenous people are using media tactics in the realms of art, film, television, and journalism to rewrite Canada’s national narratives from Indigenous perspectives.

Miranda Brady and John Kelly showcase the diversity of these interventions by offering personal accounts and reflections on key moments – witnessing survivor testimonies at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, attending the opening night of the ImagineNative Film + Media Festival, and discussing representations of Indigenous people with artists such as Kent Monkman and Dana Claxton and with CBC journalist Duncan McCue. These scene-setting moments bring to life their argument that media tactics, as articulations of Indigenous sovereignty, have the power not only to effect change from within Canadian institutions and through established mediums but also to spark new forms of political and cultural expression in Indigenous communities and among Indigenous youth.

Theoretically sophisticated and eminently readable, We Interrupt This Program reveals how seemingly unrelated acts by Indigenous activists across Canada are decolonizing our cultural institutions from within, one intervention at a time.

Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs and Reminiscences (35th Anniversary Edition) edited by Malcolm Margolin (2017)

Here, in their own words, indigenous voices reclaim the narrative of California Indians. Before contact, California's Native people comprised five hundred independent tribal groups whose cultural and linguistic multiplicity expressed a sense of incalculable human richness. Reflecting that diversity, this collection of personal histories, songs, chants, and stories draws together a range of experiences from throughout the state and across generations to reveal the continuous Native presence in what is now called the Golden State. Speakers share traditional knowledge such as rites of passage, coyote tales, and dream journeys, and in equal measure they address the devastation that arrived with white people and the challenges that exist to this day--as well as the remarkable revitalization of their cultures over the past thirty years in particular. Variously funny, painful, insightful, and strikingly beautiful, The Way We Lived presents California's original sense of itself. This updated reissue contains a new foreword by Michael Connolly Miskwish (Campo Kumeyaay Nation) and a new introduction from the editor, Malcolm Margolin.

Enough for All: Foods of My Dry Creek Pomo and Bodega Miwuk People Kathleen Rose Smith

Celebrating Native California food gathering and preparation across the seasons, Kathleen Rose Smith reveals the practices handed down through generations of her Bodega Miwuk and Pomo ancestors, and shares how these traditions have evolved into the contemporary ways her family still enjoys wild foods. Her knowledge and personal reflections are expressed through recipes, stories, and artwork, recording not only the technical aspects of food gathering, but also the social and spiritual—inextricable elements of traditional California Indian food preparation. She explores relationships between people and nature, and the deep cultural knowledge—respect, thankfulness, joy, and sacrifice—that gives meaning and grace to these most ordinary aspects of daily life.

Snag Anthology: A Decade of Indigenous Media, 2003-2013

Edited by Ras K'dee and Shadi Rahimi;

This full-color compendium of Seventh Native American Generation (SNAG) Magazine amasses a decade of indigenous media created by Native youth from throughout the Americas, and was produced with help from San Francisco youth during weekly publishing workshops. In essays, art, photos, and poetry, over 350 contributors tackle a range of topics as difficult as poverty and the scars of colonialism and racism to subjects as transcendently beautiful as the empowering experience of returning to sacred land. Each page bursts with bold color and energy, presenting a multiplicity of experiences of growing up Native. The product of SNAG, an organization dedicated to taking action against continued injustices Native people face through public education and artistic expression, this body of work ignites the spirit and unleashes the healing power of creativity.

#to read #indigenous #media studies #food #indigenous studies

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Artist Research: Guy Mckinley 4/12/2019

Guy Mckinley is a freelance illustrator/ concept artist/ painter who has been involved in diverse projects relying on his strong character work. The way he creates his pieces is by producing hand drawn and digital works used in many promotional and advertising campaigns. His work has also appeared in several books, focussed on character art.

Clients/Publications/Exhibitions:

Pictoplasma: The Character Encyclopaedia The Street Art Sketchbook by Tristan Manco Disney Computer Arts Projects Becks Carhartt New Balance Sprite (Coca-Cola) Passion Pictures BBC Mainframe Lee Jeans Walker Books National Express

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“Since 2003 Guy Mckinley has been consistently producing character heavy, offbeat, colourful illustrations. A Japanese influence is clearly visible in a lot of his work and so pattern, colour and detailing run strongly throughout. McKinley’s work is infused with his love of old comic and storybook art from his youth.” Column Art Agency’s website

PUCA Festival No.1

This was for Curated Place who were involved with the promotion and production of the Puca Festival in Ireland, which Guy Mckinley created.

Mckinley, said that he began creating this piece by being given varieties of characters and myths/tales plus some visual references that related to each character to aid him to produce a piece for the Puca Festival. The piece you see above is the result and was based from the Morrigan.

“The Morrigan (also Mórrigan or Morrigu) is one of the most mysterious figures in Irish mythology. The name Morrigan means 'phantom queen' (or 'great queen') and describes a Goddess from old Ireland that was very associated with war, destiny, fate and death.” ireland-information.com

During production of this piece, Mckinley said it was a challenge to go against the bright colours and the creepy visuals, which is what he usually merges in his own pieces. It is clear to see that he has kept his choice of colours to a minimum, just yellow and creams really (not including the black, which is the main visual present). It is still bright but the varies of different colours are not present. It is not only the yellow which makes the piece eye-catching, the way that he has made the piece look like it has been etched/a traditional wood carving printed with ink, tides well with the historical factor, it also helps to make the piece stand out and bold.

It appears that this piece has been created using hand rendered due to the detail and curvature of the details. I believe that digital practices were also used to fill spaces with colour and to also layer a collection of hand rendered illustrations on top of one another to create the piece as a whole. The negative cream spaces, used to be outlines and create detail in the black form, is very effective. Creating a simplistic and detailed piece, it is not over done; the message is clear to the audience.

The next four pieces which I will show and analyse narratively, all include the same/similar visual language.

Narrative: She is a forest witch using the skulls as trophies/fore-telling the future and the lives of the ones she wishes to catch and use to make her more powerful.

PUCA Festival No.2

Narrative: A viking who is preparing for battle, wearing his fathers armour to commemorate him before he meets the warrior who killed his father 20 years ago.

PUCA Festival No.3

Narrative: Another forest witch, however she controls the animals, she posses them and makes them do her tasks through tribal rituals and spells.

PUCA Festival No.4

Narrative: This character is a religious man, who is controlled by deities. He wears a mask to hide his face, he has server burns all over his face and body and masks them with thick religious robes and his infamous mask. He suffered his burns by being put in the brazen bull, when he committed a crime which he was not guilty, but was forced to fulfil the trail. Luckily he was rescued before he was burnt completely. As a result of this, he wears the bull mask to show dramatic irony in accordance to these horrific events, which made him the way he is. His goal/quest is to rid the world of crime and corruption.

PUCA Festival No.5

Narrative: She is a goddess of harvest, change, life and death. She wears skulls and bones to symbolise death, she carries live fish to symbolise life. This piece depicts when our protagonist is faced with her to discuss issues about the cycle of life and to sort out a possible deal.

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Dussehra preparations gain pace in Kullu ahead of PM Modi's visit

Oct 04, 2022 10:31 IST Dhalpur (Himachal Pradesh) , October 4 (Always First): With Dussehra just a day away, the preparations for the festivities paced up in Kullu ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The gear-up is underway at the Dhalpur Ground, Kullu where PM Modi will visit on October 5 tomorrow and participate in the celebrations. The International Kullu Dussehra Festival will be celebrated from October 5 to 11 at the Dhalpur Ground of Kullu.The festival is unique in the sense that it is the congregation of more than 300 deities of the Valley. On the first day of the festival, the deities in their well-decorated palanquins pay their obeisance at the temple of the chief deity Bhagwan Raghunath Ji and then proceed to the Dhalpur Ground. The Prime Minister will witness this divine Rath Yatra and the grand assembly of the deities in the historic Kullu Dussehra celebrations. It will be the first time ever that the Prime Minister of the country is participating in the Kullu Dussehra celebrations. He will also inaugurate the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bilaspur as well as lay the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 3,650 crore. According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), AIIMS Bilaspur constructed at a cost of more than Rs 1,470 crore, is a state-of-the-art hospital with 18 speciality and 17 super speciality departments, 18 modular operation theatres and 750 beds with 64 ICU beds. Spread over 247 acres, the hospital is equipped with 24 hours emergency and dialysis facilities, modern diagnostic machines like ultrasonography, CT scan, MRI etc, Amrit Pharmacy and Jan Aushadhi Kendra and also a 30-bed AYUSH block. The hospital has also set up the Centre for Digital Health to provide health services in the tribal and inaccessible tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh. Also, specialist health services will be provided by the hospital through health camps in the inaccessible tribal and high Himalayan regions like Kaza, Saluni, and Keylong. The hospital will admit 100 students for MBBS courses and 60 students for nursing courses every year. "Prime Minister's vision and commitment to strengthen health services across the country is being showcased again through the inauguration of AIIMS Bilaspur. The hospital, whose foundational stone was also laid by the Prime Minister in October 2017, is being established under the Central sector scheme Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana," the PMO said in a statement. He will also lay the foundation stone of around 31-km-long project for four-laning of the National Highway from Pinjore to Nalagarh on NH-105, worth over Rs 1,690 crore. The project road is a major connecting link for the traffic from Ambala, Chandigarh, Panchkula and Solan/Shimla going towards Bilaspur, Mandi and Manali. "About 18 km stretch of this four-lane national highway falls under Himachal Pradesh and the remaining portion falls in Haryana," it said. This highway will ensure better transport facilities in Nalagarh-Baddi, the industrial hub of Himachal Pradesh, and will also give a fillip to further industrial development in the region. As per PMO, the highway will also boost tourism in the state. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Medical Device Park at Nalagarh, which will be built at a cost of about Rs 350 crore. Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) of more than Rs 800 crore have already been signed for setting up industries in this Medical Device Park. The project will significantly enhance employment opportunities in the region. Later, PM Modi will inaugurate the Government Hydro Engineering College at Bandla. "Costing about Rs 140 crore, the college will help make available trained manpower for hydropower projects, in which Himachal Pradesh is one of the leading states. It will help in upskilling the youth and providing ample job opportunities in the hydropower sector," the statement reads. (Always First) Read the full article

#preparation kullu narendramodi dhalpur PMModi celebration dussehra alwaysfirst alwaysfirstnews

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Chhattisgarh: Unveiling the Stories Through Pratidin Rajdhani News

Chhattisgarh, a land of verdant landscapes, ancient temples, and vibrant tribal traditions, constantly offers captivating narratives. In this dynamic state, Pratidin Rajdhani News acts as a potent lens, focusing on the stories that shape its present and future.

One of the most prominent narratives dominating headlines is the ongoing transformation of Raipur, the state capital. The ambitious Raipur Infrastructure Project, a frequent topic in Pratidin Rajdhani News, promises a revitalized city with improved connectivity, reduced congestion, and modern public spaces. This project, closely monitored by Pratidin Rajdhani News, holds the potential to transform not only the city's aesthetic but also its economic vitality.

However, beyond the urban landscape, Pratidin Rajdhani News also sheds light on the concerns of the state's farmers. Protests demanding a higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) and a more transparent paddy procurement system continue to reverberate throughout Chhattisgarh. Pratidin Rajdhani News serves as a crucial platform for amplifying these farmers' voices and highlighting their need for a fair and equitable system.

Delving into the cultural landscape, Pratidin Rajdhani News celebrates the opening of the Tribal Museum in Jagdalpur. This museum, a fascinating journey into the rich heritage of Chhattisgarh's diverse tribal communities, offers a platform for showcasing the state's vibrant traditions. Through captivating articles and engaging visuals, Pratidin Rajdhani News ensures that this cultural tapestry is not forgotten.

Furthermore, Pratidin Rajdhani News highlights the success stories of Chhattisgarh's agricultural sector. This year's record-breaking mango harvest, exceeding all previous records with an estimated production of 25 lakh metric tonnes, is a testament to the state's agricultural prowess. Pratidin Rajdhani News consistently reports on such achievements, recognizing the vital role agriculture plays in the state's economy.

Pratidin Rajdhani News also shines a light on the state's commitment to education. The launch of a new scholarship scheme, designed to empower students from underprivileged backgrounds, is a significant step towards promoting social mobility. Pratidin Rajdhani News actively reports on such initiatives, acknowledging the importance of accessible education in building a brighter future for Chhattisgarh's youth.

Looking beyond the immediate present, Pratidin Rajdhani News keeps readers informed about the upcoming National Tribal Dance Festival. This prestigious event, eagerly anticipated by many, promises a mesmerizing showcase of India's diverse tribal dance traditions. Pratidin Rajdhani News provides regular updates and insightful perspectives on this cultural extravaganza, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for the rich heritage of Chhattisgarh's communities.

Finally, Pratidin Rajdhani News serves as a vital source of information during times of public health concerns. As the state witnesses a slight rise in COVID-19 cases, Pratidin Rajdhani News urges citizens to remain vigilant and adhere to safety protocols. This commitment to responsible reporting ensures that the public remains informed and aware of necessary precautions.

Through its comprehensive and insightful coverage, Pratidin Rajdhani News paints a vivid picture of Chhattisgarh – a land of intrigue, progress, and captivating stories waiting to be unveiled. As the state continues to evolve, Pratidin Rajdhani News promises to remain a trusted source of information, offering a window into the heart and soul of Chhattisgarh.

#raipur news #latest chhattisgarh news #chhattisgarh breaking news

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Smoke That Travels (2016) from Kayla Briët on Vimeo.

What happens when a story is forgotten?

I started this film at 17, because I had a fear that part of my identity, my native Prairie Band Potawatomi heritage, would be inevitably lost in time. Through music, dance, and color, I'm inviting others to become immersed in the thoughts, histories, and emotions I grew up with.

During the creation of this personal film, I had the intention for this to simply be a time-capsule for myself and my baby brother to look back on in the future, as adults. Little did I know that upon it’s release, this film would take me on a journey for over a year. I got to meet indigenous communities from around the world - from the Sami of Scandinavia, Ainu of Japan, and many more - who were all dealing with the same struggle to preserve their language and culture. I felt so lucky to hear their stories and for the first time, experienced the power storytelling has to connect us to each other as human beings.

Thank you so much to all who have supported this film time-capsule.

with love x Miigwech (Thank you), Kayla

Dedicated to my (currently 3 year old) brother, Senachwine.

runtime 13 min with Gary Wiskigeamatyuk directed + edited + cinematography + original score by Kayla Briët | 19 years old

"Smoke That Travels" Original Music here: soundcloud.com/kaylabriet/sets/smoke-that-travels-the-original-music-2016

Family History Website: wiskigeamatyuk.com

"Smoke That Travels" is a personal documentary by Kayla Briët that explores preservation and loss of culture and her own identity as Prairie Band Potawatomi.

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Awards 2017 MoMA Doc Fortnight (NYC) 2017 Smithsonian Institute NMAI Mother Tongue Film Festival (Washington, D.C.) 2017 National Geographic Short Film Showcase (NatGeo, Online) 2016 YoungArts (Los Angeles) - Winner in Cinematic Arts 2016 National Film Festival for Talented Youth NFFTY (Seattle) - Audience Award "Around the World in 10 Films" 2016 National Film Festival for Talented Youth NFFTY (Seattle) - Best Emerging Female Filmmaker 2016 Chicago CineYouth Festival (Chicago) - Best Documentary Senior Division 2016 New Renaissance Film Festival (London) - Best Young Talent (Documentary) 2016 Bushwick Film Festival (New York) - Best Short Film 2016 ImagineNATIVE (Canada) - Best Youth Work 2016 Seattle International Film Festival SIFF (Seattle) - Official Selection, Best of NFFTY 2016 Chicago International Film Festival (Chicago) - Official Selection, Best of CineYouth 2016 Rockland Youth Film Festival (New York) - Director of the Year 2016 Kleinkaap Short Film Festival (South Africa) - Best Documentary

Official Selection 2016 DocumentaQro (DOQU) Festival (Queretaro, Mexico) - Official Selection 2016 Miami Independent Film Festival (Florida) - Official Selection 2016 Largo Film Awards (Switzerland) - Official Selection 2016 Move Me Productions Festival (Belgium) - Official Selection 2016 Kleinkaap Short Film Festival (South Africa) - Official Selection, Cinematography Nominee 2016 VisionFest 3.0 (Los Angeles) - Official Selection Director's List 2016 CUCALORUS Film Festival (North Carolina) - Official Selection 2016 Guam International Film Festival (Guam) - Official Selection 2016 Broke Student Film Festival (Michigan) - Official Selection 2016 Tribal Film Festival (Oklahoma) - Official Selection 2016 Orlando Edge Film Festival (Florida) - Official Selection 2016 IndieWise Virtual Festival (Online) - Official Selection 2016 RAW Film Festival (Los Angeles) - Official Selection 2016 Buffer Festival (Canada) - Official Selection 2016 Winda Film Festival (Australia) - Official Selection 2016 Ethiopia International Film Festival (Ethiopia) - Official Selection 2016 Citizen Jane Film Festival (Missouri) - Official Selection 2016 Big Water Film Festival (Wisconsin) - Official Selection 2016 Vidcon (California) - Official Selection, Intermix 2016 One Flaming Arrow Festival (Oregon) - Official Selection 2017 Big Muddy Film Festival (Chicago) 2017 Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (Melbourne, AUS) 2017 Skabmovat Film Festival (Finland) 2017 Native Crossroads Film Festival (Norman, Oklahoma) 2017 MINDIE Film Festival (Miami, Florida) 2017 Video Consortium LA (Los Angeles) 2017 Unearthing Another World (NYC)

Excerpt Awards, Screening, and Official Selection 2015 Summer in the City (London, UK) - Official Selection INTERMIX 2015 Buffer Festival (Canada) - Women of Youtube Award 2016 Sundance Film Festival Ignite Fellowship 2016 YoungArts (Miami, Florida) - Cinematic Arts Winner 2016 SundanceTV, nofilmschool.com, Adobe Project1324 (Online) 2017 Teen Vogue (Online)

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2017 PBS : First Nations Experience Shorts (TV) 2017 National Geographic Short Film Showcase (Online) 2016 LA Weekly November Issue Cover Story (Online)

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PM inaugurates developmental projects worth over Rs 13,500 crore in Telangana

Mahbubnagar, Telangana, October 1, 2023 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several transformative projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore in Mahbubnagar, Telangana. These projects spanned various sectors, including roads, railways, petroleum, natural gas, and higher education. During the event, the Prime Minister also launched a train service via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the festive season's arrival and emphasised the significance of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, recently passed in Parliament, which celebrates the spirit of Shakti Puja ahead of Navratri. The Prime Minister expressed his delight in inaugurating road connectivity projects that promise to transform the region. Notably, the Nagpur-Vijayawada Economic Corridor is expected to enhance transportation and trade across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. This initiative is set to boost trade, tourism, and industry in these states, with key economic hubs, including eight Special Economic Zones, five Mega food parks, four fishing seafood clusters, three pharma and medical clusters, and one textiles cluster identified along the corridor. This development is anticipated to create numerous opportunities for the youth in districts like Hanamkonda, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Khammam. Prime Minister Modi stressed the importance of rail and road connectivity for landlocked Telangana, allowing goods manufactured in the state to reach ports efficiently. Several significant economic corridors pass through Telangana, connecting the state to the East and West Coasts. The Suryapet-Khammam section of the Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam corridor is expected to facilitate this connectivity, as well as reduce logistics costs for industries and businesses. Additionally, the railway line construction between Jaklair and the Krishna section will be a vital development for the region. During the event, Prime Minister Modi announced the establishment of the National Turmeric Board by the Central Government, aimed at benefiting turmeric farmers in Telangana. This board will focus on enhancing value addition within the supply chain and improving infrastructure for farmers. Turning his attention to the energy sector, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the government's commitment to securing energy for both industries and households. He cited the substantial increase in the number of LPG cylinders, from 14 crores in 2014 to 32 crores in 2023, as well as recent reductions in gas prices. The Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project, a critical component of energy security in the region, was inaugurated during the event. Additionally, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Multiproduct Petroleum Pipeline, which will run from Krishnapatnam to Hyderabad, creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Telangana. Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated multiple buildings at the Hyderabad Central University, which has been granted the status of an 'Institution of Eminence' by the Central Government. He announced the establishment of a Central Tribal University in Mulugu district, named after the revered tribal goddesses Sammakka-Sarakka, with an estimated expenditure of Rs 900 crore. He congratulated the people of Telangana for this. The event was attended by dignitaries including Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, and Member of Parliament Bandi Sanjay Kumar, among others. As part of efforts to enhance modern road infrastructure across the country, multiple road projects were initiated during the event. Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for key road projects within the Nagpur-Vijayawada Economic Corridor, including a 108 km long 'four-lane access-controlled Greenfield highway from Warangal to Khammam section of NH-163G' and a 90 km long 'four-lane access-controlled greenfield highway from Khammam to Vijayawada section of NH-163G.' These projects, with a combined cost of approximately Rs 6400 crores, are expected to reduce travel distances and improve connectivity. A road project, 'four laning of 59 km long Suryapet to Khammam section of NH-365BB,' was also dedicated to the nation. Built at a cost of about Rs 2,460 crore, this project is part of the Hyderabad – Visakhapatnam Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana. During the event, the Prime Minister inaugurated '37 Kms of Jaklair – Krishna New Railway Line,' which connects the backward district of Narayanpet to the railway network for the first time. He also flagged off the inaugural Hyderabad (Kacheguda) – Raichur – Hyderabad (Kacheguda) train service, connecting various districts in Telangana and Karnataka, benefiting students, daily commuters, labourers, and the local handloom industry. Additionally, the foundation stone and inauguration of vital oil and gas pipeline projects were performed during the event. These include the 'Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project' and the 'Multiproduct Petroleum Pipeline of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) from Krishnapatnam to Hyderabad (Malkapur).' These projects are aimed at providing efficient and eco-friendly transportation and distribution of LPG and petroleum products in the region. Lastly, the Prime Minister inaugurated new buildings at the University of Hyderabad, enhancing the infrastructure and facilities available to students and faculty. Read the full article

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Social Responsibility

JIRS believes that society is a group of individuals and hence the change should begin at the individual level. As respect for humanity forms is a vital ethos at JIRS, we prepare students to develop social values, emotional intelligence, political leadership and economic prudence to face day-to-day challenges to create a harmonious society around us.

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In living up to its motto, the NCC strives to be and is one of the greatest cohesive forces of the nation, bringing together the youth hailing from different parts of the country and moulding them into united, secular, and disciplined citizens of the nation. JIRS has 11 division cadets and 4 junior wing cadets. The cadets undergo training in range firing and micro-lite flying. Regular activities like parade, health run, lecture classes, campus tidiness, weapon training classes, games, and cultural activities are part of the program.

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JIRS offers many exciting avenues to encourage and develop a spirit of adventure. We devise activities to sensitize students to appreciate the beauty and value of nature. Nature exposure to students builds opportunities to hone communication, leadership, crisis management, and team management skills in a challenging environment.

JIRS hosted Nature is the Best Teacher a nature trail program that allowed students to observe the diversity of life, flora, and fauna and draw values like synergy from a flight of ducks, perseverance from an autumn tree, transparency from a fresh and clear flowing stream, hard work by ants and precision from a weaverbird. By participating in the One-Earth foundation camps at Nilgiris, students learnt and engaged in building projects surrounding tribal life and people.

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JIRS organizes annual educational trips across the globe to allow students understand, absorb, interact and grasp how theory work outside classroom doors whether it is discovering the scientific revolutions at NASA convention center or learning the artistic aesthetics at the chambers of wonder at Swarovski Crystal Museum in Austria. The educational tours at JIRS enrich students’ life and add value to their academic journey.

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We organize adventure tours and excursions to places of cultural and historical importance that enables every youngster to get a transformative experience. Students build engaging and valuable reports and stories out of the experiences gained during these tours.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is the world's leading youth achievement award, bringing together practical wisdom and life skills to equip young people. JIRS is fortunate to receive such an award for its outstanding co-curricular activity program. This core objective of the award is to foster teamwork and leadership building among academic institutions by taking an adventurous journey into harsh landscapes to gain survival skills through 12 hours.

We also take them to trek, mountaineering, rappelling, tent pitching, river rafting, building bridges has inspired students that currently about 113 enrol for this program from JIRS of whom are 50 Bronze and 63 Silver medal achievers.

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