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Biden to Designate Monument Near Grand Canyon, Preventing Uranium Mining

Uranium extraction had already been restricted in the area, which Native tribes consider sacred, but the moratorium was set to expire in 2032. Mr. Biden’s designation will make it permanent.

(The New York Times, 8/8/23) President Biden will designate nearly a million acres of land near the Grand Canyon as a new national monument on Tuesday to protect the area from uranium mining, administration officials confirmed on Monday.

Mr. Biden’s visit to Arizona is part of a nationwide blitz by the White House to translate key policy victories to voters — including a law he signed last year to inject $370 billion in tax incentives into wind, solar and other renewable energy — as the 2024 campaign ramps up. Senior cabinet officials are also touring the country this week, highlighting his domestic agenda.

During his first stop of a three-state tour, Mr. Biden will announce that he is creating a national monument — the fifth such designation of his presidency — in an area sacred to Native American tribes, administration officials told reporters on Monday.

“The mining is off limits for future development in that area,” Ali Zaidi, Mr. Biden’s national climate adviser, told reporters on Air Force One. “It’s focused on preserving the historical resources” in the area.

Native tribes and environmental groups have long lobbied for the government to permanently protect the area around the Grand Canyon from uranium mining, which they say would damage the Colorado River watershed as well as areas with great cultural meaning for Native Americans.

Under the proposed designation, all new uranium mining will be blocked. Uranium mining has already been restricted in the area in question since 2012, but that Obama-era moratorium was set to expire in 2032. Mr. Biden’s designation would make the conditions permanent.

Mr. Biden’s visit to Arizona was also an effort to energize crucial constituency groups in the state, even as much of the American public remains skeptical of his domestic agenda.

Mr. Biden has called the Inflation Reduction Act — major legislation he signed last year that aims to cut planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions — “the largest investment ever in clean energy.” Yet 71 percent of Americans say they have heard “little” or “nothing at all” about the package one year later, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.

And most Americans — 57 percent — disapprove of his handling of climate change, according to the poll. Surveys show young voters, who turned out in force during the 2020 election, are particularly concerned about global warming.

Some environmental groups were left infuriated when Mr. Biden greenlit a drilling project known as Willow on pristine federal land in Alaska and mandated the sale of offshore drilling leases as part of a deal to pass the climate bill, undermining a campaign promise to ban drilling on federal lands.

“We know that polls don’t tell the entire story,” Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said on Monday when asked about why voters seemingly do not know what it is in Mr. Biden’s bills. As the administration continues to enact the various legislative packages, she said, “we’ll see Americans start to feel what we’ve been able to do in Washington.”

Native Americans were also a crucial voting bloc in Arizona in 2020, when the state voted for a Democratic presidential candidate for the first time since 1996. They made up 6 percent of Arizona’s electorate in 2020, larger than Mr. Biden’s margin for victory, according to the National Congress of American Indians.

More than 80 percent of Native American voters in 2020 agreed with the statement that “the federal government should return lands stolen from Native American tribes,” according to a 2022 poll conducted by the African American Research Collaborative.

“It is likely a strategic decision to focus on the Grand Canyon,” said Gabriel Sanchez, a fellow at the Brookings Institution who has researched voting trends among Native Americans.

“Many Native Americans do not vote based on party, but on which candidates will do the most to advance the interests of Native American communities.”

The National Mining Association called the monument designation “unwarranted” and said it would force the United States to rely on imported uranium from countries like Russia. Representative Bruce Westerman, Republican of Arkansas and the chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, blasted Mr. Biden for locking up domestic resources.

“This administration’s lack of reason knows no bounds, and their actions suggest that President Biden and his radical advisers won’t be satisfied until the entire federal estate is off limits and America is mired in dependency on our adversaries for our natural resources,” Mr. Westerman said in a statement.

The administration has argued that the proposed monument represents only 1.3 percent of the nation’s known uranium reserves.

“This is going to be a limit on future development in this space while being respectful of existing rights,” Mr. Zaidi said.

The area in question is called Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Baaj Nwaavjo, meaning “where tribes roam,” for the Havasupai people, and I’tah Kukveni, or “our footprints,” for the Hopi tribe.

Earlier this year Mr. Biden created a new national monument, Spirit Mountain, in Nevada, insulating from development a half-million acres that are revered by Native Americans. He also restored and expanded protections for Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, sites that are sacred to Native Americans and that had been opened to mining and drilling by the Trump administration.

In June, the Biden administration banned drilling for 20 years around Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, one of the nation’s oldest and most culturally significant Native American sites. (Source)

[mullahusman]

Hashimpura Massacre

It was the 22nd of May 1987, Ramzan and Friday, just like today, when 'secular' India's most shameful and horrendous custodial kil-ling took place at #Hashimpura. That day, after the Friday prayers, in the midst of the ongoing Meerut riots, some 600-700 Muslims..

were dragged from their homes by army personnel, CRPF, PAC, and police and were made to sit on the footpath near Gulmarg Talkies. — The young and the strong among them were chosen, loaded in a PAC truck URU 1493, and taken to Upper Ganga Canal in Murad Nagar..

and later to Makanpur in Ghaziabad only to be shot cold-blooded and thrown into the canal. — This was totally an anti-muslim crime by the state, though the documented facts are known to everyone, three points are worth mentioning:

A) On May 23, 1987, at Meerut Circuit House, the next day after the massæcre, there was a meeting attended by Veer Bahadur Singh, the CM, Daya Shankar, the DGP, SK Mukherjee, the IG, Nasim Zaidi, the Ghaziabad DM, Vibhuti Narain, the Ghaziabad SP and other senior officials.

There were discussions that can the bodies of 42 be thrown away in the canal just like Malyana, never to be found? Could the 3 survivors under police protection also die? Would anyone expect justice from them? #HashimpuraMassacre

B) One of the survivors Zulfiqar Nasir had a press conference in Delhi with Syed Shahabuddin and Subramanyam Swami, narrating the nightmare he went through. There was a shameless press brief the next day addressed by Meerut DM RS Kaushik, SSP Girdhari Sharma, nd frmr SP VKB Nair.

Not only did they claim that no massacre happened at Hashimpura but also that no one with the name of Zulfiqar ever lived in Hashimpura. Shouldn't they have been punished too for propagating blatant lies. #HashimpuraMassacre

3) There were three 'Sarkari Musalmans' sitting at the vital position throughout the investigation. Just to show the Indianness in them, they did very little to ensure Justice. Syed Khalid Rizvi, who headed the CID failed to link the role of Major Satish Kaushik whose brother..

Prabhat Kumar, a RSS terrœrist, was killed the previous day; who was present at Hashimpura during the whole incident. Mr Nasim Zaidi who later became chief Election commissioner failed to act responsibly and tell the outside world about the heinous crimes.

And Ms Mohsina Kidwai, the then MP of Meerut who later became the General Secretary of AICC, not only refused to ensure medical care to one of the injured survivors but kept silent about the gory crimes.

— Hashimpura, like the Bihar killings of 1946, Nellie of 1983, Bhagalpur of 1989, Delhi Pogrom of 1984 and 2020, Muzaffarnagar of 2013, Gujarat pogrom of 2002, and numerous others remain a disgraceful instance of the merciless and barbaric use of brute state force..

and a spineless, politically expedient government lying prostate before its own men - The Killers. Hashimpura is not just an instance, it's a phenomenon that goes deep into the mindset of Indian society. Justice is awaited. #HashimpuraMassacre

"I wish the dead could have eyes for once, they could look into the Indian State with tears and anger and say that irrespective of any political party at the government, you have been inherently anti-muslim"

[venkateshwara-group1998]

Shri Venkateshwara University concluded a 2-day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights that stressed on the significance of patents & copyrights.

Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute wrapped up the 2-day national workshop on Intellectual Property Rights, featuring speeches from prominent educationists, VCs, and senior officials of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

A dozen speakers, including senior SC advocates, addressed the workshop in 8 different sessions.

They unanimously voiced that IPR will play a commendable role in realizing the honourable PMs Developed India Resolution 2047.

The Group Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi, & the CEO of Pantnagar University Dr JP Mishra inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati.

Senior Advocate of Supreme Court Mr. Abhishek Pandey, Mr Yasser Abbas Zaidi from the Ministry of Industry, Former Director of DRDO Mr. Avinash Kumar & the VC Dr AK Shukla joined them to inaugurate the Intellectual Property Rights workshop.

The Group Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri reiterated through Intellectual Property Rights & by promoting R & D in education, the Venkateshwara Group will become a Center of Excellence.

In his address, Pantnagar University, CEO Dr JP Mishra asserted the only difference between the growth of developed & developing nations is that the former have secured their Intellectual Property through foolproof techniques like copyrights, patents, & trademarks.

By doing so, they are dominating the world.

Indian scientists, researchers, educational institutions & industrial units should get their innovations & products patented at the earliest. This will enable us to realize the Developed India Resolution 2047.

He further said IPR not only foster innovation, but through copyright & trademarks they stop piracy that leads to better quality products.

Mr Yasser Abbas Zaidi, Observer Ministry of Commerce & Industry GOI, affirmed Intellectual Property Rights & Copyright will play a major role in realizing the Developed India Resolution 2047 & make India a world leader.

The Chief Advisor Dr VPS Arora, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi, VC DR AK Shukla, DRDO Director Prof Avinash Kumar, Program Coordinator Dr Rajesh Singh & Dr Mohit Sharma also addressed the Intellectual Property Rights workshop.

Those present included the CEO Mr. Ajay Shrivastava, Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey, Pro VC Dr Rakesh Yadav Dr Tejpal Singh, Dr CP Singh, Dr Anil Jaiswal, Dr Ashutosh Singh & Dr Om Prakash Gosai.

Dr Rahul Kumar, Dr Ashwini Kumar Saxena, Dr Ram Niwas Sharma, Dr Sarvnand Sahu, Dr Dinesh Kumar Gautam, Dr Yogeshwar Sharma, Dr Ana Erik Brown, Dr LS Rawat were all present.

Also present were Dr Priya Yadav, Dr SS Baghel, Arun Kumar Goswami, & Maroof Chaudhary.

The Meerut Campus Director Dr Pratap Singh attended the workshop & also present was the Media Incharge Mr. Vishwas Rana among others.

Dr Shilpa Raina conducted the workshop very well.

[marwahstudios]

Nizami Brothers Mesmerize Audiences with Soul-Stirring Sufi Music at the 9th Global Literary Festival

Noida, India – The evening program of the 9th Global Literary Festival cast a magical spell over all attendees, uniting them once again beneath a single roof, in a mesmerizing musical performance by Yousuf Khan Nizami and his enthralling party of Sufi Music.

At the commencement of this captivating musical odyssey, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Chancellor of AAFT University and President of ICMEI, shed light on the significance of Sufi Music in spiritual practices. He emphasized how Sufis place music at the core of the Sama, a spiritual ceremony steeped in music and song. The Sama aims to foster an environment where the human soul can embrace divine love. The transcendent and euphoric nature of Sufi music kindles an intense love for God within the listener.

The evening was enriched with the release of two thought-provoking books. “How to be Happy with People” by Mr. Prem Singh Dhingra and “Fine Lines & the Fa Ones” by Sunlitseeker/Avijit Guha were presented to the literary world, offering insights and wisdom to eager readers.

The event was graced by esteemed guests of honor, including prominent speakers such as Swami Chander Dev Ji, Spiritual Researcher Dr. C.K. Bhardhwaj, Zeno Can Der Zalm from Netherland, Rajan Sehgal, Chairman of TAAI-NR (Travel Agents Association of India) and President of IGTA (India Golf Tourism Association), as well as renowned writer and Sanskrit Scholar Prof. Satya Deo Rai. Zena Chung, Goodwill Ambassador of South Korea, added to the prestigious gathering.

Mehak Zaidi, Assistant Professor at AAFT School of Journalism & Mass Communication, conducted the proceedings seamlessly, ensuring that everyone present savoured the delightful music and the essence of the event.

The audiences were enraptured by the soulful strains of Sufi music, as the Nizami Brothers transported them to a realm of divine tranquillity and love. It was an evening that resonated with spiritual and musical harmony, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and souls of all who attended.

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NOSTALGIA UK

Dikir (1994)

Dikit barat ... that's one special scene. Strangely enough I don't recall the evening of the so called international night or something where we performed on stage. What I do remember was the night we were succesfully persuaded to come by and practise.

The setting was a residence hall of the Strathclyde University; whose room or flat (coz I think it was a lot bigger than a normal room) I don't quite remember. But, the one thing clear in my seasoned head is the lead a.k.a. tukang karut ... it was bro Hakim and he was pretty creative with his lyrics - the bit that has failed to leave my mind is in this sketch. It was also the evening I got to know a few other senior students at the uni ... bro Azmir (with the most well maintained pony tail I had even seen male or female), Zaidi (another naval architect), Tengku M. Taufik (Mr CEO at Petronas today) and sis Zuhaida (presumed still at Petronas).

Aaaaaaa .... 🎶🎵🎶

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[rayanshrine]

[peachym-lk]

Életemben először, és szerintem utoljára rajzoltam csókolózó embereket~

amúgy durva, de Riának komolyabb a szemöldöke, mint tancibá’nak.

I USE REFERENCE

[otomelavenderhaze]

I’M GONNA KILL MELODY. I WILL MURDER HER. 

DO. NOT. CALL. MY. HUSBAND. BY. HIS. FIRST. NAME. HE’S. YOUR. PROFESSOR. AND. MY. HUSBAND. 

[marwahstudios]

Seminar on Second Day of IFFI Brought New Ideas on Table

Noida: The second day of IFFI- Irish Film Festival of India saw the deep discussions on different subjects related to creative arts including the respective films shown during the festival and history of Irish Film Industry by the dignities present on the occasion.

We are pleased to sanction a radio program on Radio Noida, and another program on MSTV on monthly basis for full one year which will not only highlight but will also promote relations between the two countries India & Ireland. We are also starting the preparation for the next edition of Irish Film Festival of India,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

The Irish film industry has grown somewhat in recent years thanks partly to the promotion of the sector by Screen Ireland and the introduction of heavy tax breaks. According to the Irish Audio-visual Content Production Sector Review carried out by the Irish Film Board and PricewaterhouseCoopers, this sector, has gone from 1,000 people employed six or seven years ago, to well over 8,000 people in that sector now. Most films are produced in English as Ireland is largely Anglophone, though some productions are made in Irish either wholly or partially informed Siraj Zaidi Producer, Director Actor from Ireland.

Some of the most successful Irish films include The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006), Intermission (2003), Man About Dog (2004), Michael Collins (1996),Angela’s Ashes (1999), The Commitments (1991), Once (2007) and Notorius (2017). Mrs Brown’s Boy D’ Movie (2014) holds the record for the biggest gross on the opening day of an Irish film in Ireland. Notorious (2017) on the other hand holds the record for highest grossing Irish documentary of all time.

Siraj Zaidi from Dublin Ireland, Atul Tiwari renowned Actor & Writer from Mumbai, Nilesh Malhotra Actor, Producer & Director from Mumbai, Minu Talwar former Presenter Doordarshan, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Sandeep Marwah answered many questions raised by the audience on Cinema. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum and AAFT University.

[namyria]

What a great way to start an episode <3

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[itsyagirlrebelrose]

Finally a game that is centered on Rayan Zaidi and Hyun's love romance! (Lol)

Er...i got an ad showing the same stuff after posting it on a different post I deleted. 🤔

[tetrakys]

I'm sorry Fa 😂 I just read this and thought about you... I wonder why... @vanillaamoursucrethings

[opalgree]

Am I the only one who noticed that?