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Homeless NDA Ministers

IMC WEB DESK NEW DELHI: Indian politics defines transition. Elections saw Modi as the PM heading NDA-led coalition government. Soon after, former Union Ministers asked to vacate their designated homes

NDA goes through changes

Indian politics witnessed weighty changes in 2024. On 7th June 2024, Narendra Modi confirmed the support of 293 MPs to Droupadi Murmu, the President of India. This marked Modi’s third term as Prime Minister and his first-time heading NDA-led coalition government with the Telugu Desam Party of Andhra Pradesh and Janata Dal (United) of Bihar emerging as two primary alliances.

A noticeable step taken by the Directorate of Estates (DoE) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) surely makes up for a sweeping swap!

DoE served a notice to few of the former Union Ministers in Indian Politics to vacate their official accommodation in Delhi’s Lutyens’ by 10 July as requests for accommodation pour in from newly appointed ministers.

All Union ministers and ministers of state (MoS) in Indian politics are entitled to a ‘Type VIII’ bungalow in Delhi’s Lutyens’. Former ministers have to vacate such an accommodation when they lose their ministerial berth, according to the DoE rules.

NDA-led coalition government have removed thirty-seven formers ministers in from Narendra Modi’s Union Council of Ministers. Indian politics stands synonymous to shifting gears.

Significant leaders in Indian politics namely Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, R.K Singh, Niranjan Jyoti, Sanjeev Balyan, and Rajeev Chandrashekhar, lost in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Others, such as Anurag Thakur, Narayan Rane, and Parshottam Rupala, won but did not get a ministerial berth this time. Some, such as Meenakshi Lekhi, did not get a ticket to contest the polls as the BJP replaced them with new faces. When the nation asks what is politics, well this is the face of real Indian Politics.

The DoE notice will be followed by a show cause notice eventually leading to an eviction notice.

Indian politics is often referred as the dance of democracy! While few ministers might still be showing unwillingness to vacate, there are others who have been upfront in changing their designated accommodation.

Former Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, who was served with an eviction notice by the Directorate of Estates recently, has also conveyed that he would be vacating the 27, Safdarjung Road bungalow.

Lutyens-Landmark in Indian Politics

Spread across an area of 23.60sqkm, The Lutyens Bungalow Zone is home to the luminaries of Indian Politics as well as high-net-worth individuals with about 3000 government-owned bungalows.

Serving NDA Union ministers were eligible for accommodation as allotted by the DoE. House committees of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats are the competent authorities to allot accommodation to MPs.

Members are entitled to a licence-fee free flat or hostel accommodation throughout their term of office.

Members are entitled to water supply without payment of charges up to 4000 kl per annum. They are eligible for electricity up to 50,000 units (25,000 units measure on light meter and 25,000 units on power meter or pooled together) per annum beginning from January 1 every year.

Other facilities include- washing of sofa covers and curtains every three months. Furniture within the monetary ceiling of Rs 60,000 in respect of durable furniture.

They are also allowed for a 25 per cent remission in the rent on account of any improvement or addition made to it or any additional service provided thereto by way of furniture, electrical equipment and other services.

Editor’s Note

Around 50 former union ministers and MPs from the last Lok Sabha have been sent notice by DoE to vacate their official accommodation. Home is always closest to ones heart and when it is in the poshest locality of the capital and earned through valid eligibility, the address caries a myriad of meaning for the resident. Apparently it is just might be a regular governmental procedure but delving deep, slight feeling uprootedness might haunt souls of Indian politics.

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Shri Venkateshwara University hosted a poetry seminar and award ceremony to honor the noted poet Kunwar Bechain.

Shri Venkateshwara University, along with VGI Meerut, hosted a Poetry Seminar ‘Kavyanjali’ & Literary Award Ceremony in memory of renowned poet Kunwar Bechain.

Poets Prageet Kunwar and Bhawna Kunwar arrived all the way from Australia to grace the event.

Renowned poets & litterateurs arriving from different parts of the country paid tributes to poet Kunwar Bechain by presenting excellent poetry in his honour. They called upon people to use Hindi for daily communication, business, and work.

The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi, VC Dr Krishan Kant Dave & International Poet Dr Madhu Chaturvedi inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati.

The Chief Guest poet Prageet Kunwar & his wife Dr Bhawna Kunwar, who is the son & daughter-in-law of Kunwar Bechain, joined them to unveil Kavyanjali’  & Literary Award Ceremony.

Later the Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri & the Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi felicitated international poets Dr Madhu Chaturvedi, Prageet Kunwar, Bhawna Kunwar & over 2 dozen poets & litterateurs by giving them shawl, Patka and a memento.

Dr Madhu Chaturvedi is the Chairperson of Venkateshwara Cultural Institute.  

The Venkateshwara Group Founder President, Dr Sudhir Giri, reiterated it’s a matter of pride to honour those who bring laurels to our culture, despite living abroad.  

The Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi affirmed Hindi literature and poetry are the crown of Mother India. Let’s all make Hindi widely popular in the world.

Poet Prageet Kunwar opened Kavyanjali by reciting poetry “जितना होगा दूर किनारा अच्छा है, उतना होगा साथ तुम्हारा अच्छा है” While Dr Bhavna Kunwar sang the poetry - कुछ असर ऐसा हुआ उनसे हुई बातों के बाद, बन गये अपने वो ह��दम दो मुलाकातों के बाद” 

Program chairperson Dr Madhu Chaturvedi recited “हमने संभाला इश्क को ईमान की तरह, फिर उम्र भर झेला उसे नुकसान की तरह, चाहत है मज़बूरी नही मेरी तू ये ध्यान रख, मत यू ही मेरे साथ चल अहसान की तरह”

Whereas renowned Poet Dr Rahul Awasthi sang- “जितनों से मेल बनती है, झोली उतनी ही भरती है, भाषा व्यवहारों की खराद पर चढ़कर और निखरती है,”

Nazim Amrohi from Amroha recited- “बात करने से है ना मुस्कुराने से है, लोग दुश्मन तेरे आने-जाने से है, गोद ले ले उन्हें साहिबे हैसियत, वो जो मजबूर पढ़ने-पढ़ाने से है,” that brought tears to the audience's eyes.

While Manoj Kamdev from Ghaziabad presented- “देखी है मैंने कुर्सिया कद से ऊँची आज, जिस पर बौने बैठकर, चला रहे है राज़.

Ms Shobha Sachan from Delhi said- द्रौपदी हूँ इस धरा की, कृष्ण पाना चाहती हूँ, रक्त से दुर्योधनों के मैं नहाना चाहती हूँ” 

Finally, Dr Arvind Pathik said- “शहरों में छत ललचाती है, गांवों में इठलाती है, जीवन भर फांकें खाकर भी छत ही नही मिल पाती है”

Those present included the Advisor Mr. RS Sharma, Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey, Dr Rajesh Singh, DP Singh, Dr LS Rawat, Dr Rajesh Singh, Dr SN Sahu, Dr Rajwardhan, Dr Ramesh Chaudhary & Dr Rahul.

Dr Om Prakash, Dr Ashwini Saxena, Dr Ram Kumar, Dr Mohit Sharma, Dr Yogeshwar Sharma, Dr Anil Jaiswal, Dr Snehlata Goswami, Maroof Chaudhary, Arun Goswami, Dr Shree Ram Gupta were all present.

Ms. Smita Chandra, Dr Vikas Kr. Pandey, Dr Arti Gupta, Dr Anjali Bhardwaj, Dr Poorva Bala, Ms. Tanushree Vyas, Ms. Anjali Thakur, Ms. Pooja Gaur, & Ms. Deeksha were all present.

The Meerut Campus Director, Dr Pratap Singh, was present along with the Media Incharge, Mr. Vishwas Rana, among others. Ms. Smita from the Nursing dept. conducted the event very well.  

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[ad_1] The Congress on Friday alleged that the scuffle between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) legislators at Parliament entrance was planned. The party alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had done this to distract from the issue of Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. Speaking to ANI, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also spoke about the first information report (FIR) filed against Rahul Gandhi. The MP from Rae Bareli is accused of pushing two BJP MPs, who sustained injuries. “Delhi Police will do whatever the Home Minister will say them…Whatever happened in front of the Makar Dwar was completely planned…” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said. “The home minister insulted BR Ambedkar and we all demanded an apology…They planned all this to distract the issue…He (the Home Minister) should have apologised…This FIR was not against Rahul Gandhi, this is against BR Ambedkar…” he added. Chaos in Parliament Ugly scenes unfolded in Parliament on Thursday after the BJP and the Congress accused each other of assault and shoving. Two BJP MPs sustained injuries, and a woman MP claimed intimidation by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The Congress refuted the allegations and said BJP legislators blocked Rahul Gandhi’s way and pushed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, injuring him in the knee. At around 4pm, Congress leaders wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying that Rahul Gandhi was “manhandled by at least 3 BJP MPs” and requested the Speaker to take the matter with utmost seriousness and take appropriate action. Around the same time, a delegation of BJP leaders led by MPs Anurag Thakur, Bansuri Swaraj and Himang Joshi filed a police complaint in Parliament Street police station against the Congress MP. Following that, a delegation of Congress MPs also filed a police complaint on alleging ‘misbehaviour’ with Kharge inside the Parliament’s premises. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] The Congress on Friday alleged that the scuffle between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) legislators at Parliament entrance was planned. The party alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had done this to distract from the issue of Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. Speaking to ANI, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also spoke about the first information report (FIR) filed against Rahul Gandhi. The MP from Rae Bareli is accused of pushing two BJP MPs, who sustained injuries. “Delhi Police will do whatever the Home Minister will say them…Whatever happened in front of the Makar Dwar was completely planned…” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said. “The home minister insulted BR Ambedkar and we all demanded an apology…They planned all this to distract the issue…He (the Home Minister) should have apologised…This FIR was not against Rahul Gandhi, this is against BR Ambedkar…” he added. Chaos in Parliament Ugly scenes unfolded in Parliament on Thursday after the BJP and the Congress accused each other of assault and shoving. Two BJP MPs sustained injuries, and a woman MP claimed intimidation by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The Congress refuted the allegations and said BJP legislators blocked Rahul Gandhi’s way and pushed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, injuring him in the knee. At around 4pm, Congress leaders wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying that Rahul Gandhi was “manhandled by at least 3 BJP MPs” and requested the Speaker to take the matter with utmost seriousness and take appropriate action. Around the same time, a delegation of BJP leaders led by MPs Anurag Thakur, Bansuri Swaraj and Himang Joshi filed a police complaint in Parliament Street police station against the Congress MP. Following that, a delegation of Congress MPs also filed a police complaint on alleging ‘misbehaviour’ with Kharge inside the Parliament’s premises. [ad_2] Source link

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[PREMIERING NOW] The New Biosecurity State: Former UN Top Official Ramesh Thakur on How Science Became Dogma

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Sholay: The Epic Tale of Friendship, Justice, and Iconic Bollywood Cinema

In the vibrant tapestry of Bollywood's cinematic history, there exists a masterpiece that stands tall as an enduring symbol of storytelling excellence. "Sholay," directed by Ramesh Sippy and released in 1975, is more than just a movie; it's a cultural phenomenon, an epic tale of friendship, justice, and the quintessential Bollywood blockbuster.

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The Birth of an Epic:

"Sholay" was born in an era when Bollywood was transitioning from traditional storytelling to modern narrative styles. It shattered conventions with its gripping plot, unforgettable characters, and groundbreaking action sequences. The film's tagline, "The greatest star cast ever assembled," wasn't an exaggeration. Amitabh Bachchan as Jai, Dharmendra as Veeru, Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur, Hema Malini as Basanti, and Amjad Khan as the iconic Gabbar Singh formed an ensemble that would go down in history.

Friendship Forged in Fire:

At its core, "Sholay" is a story of enduring friendship between Jai and Veeru, two lovable rogues who are hired by Thakur to bring down the ruthless dacoit, Gabbar Singh. Their camaraderie, humor, and unwavering loyalty strike a chord with audiences, making them unforgettable characters.

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The Menace of Gabbar Singh:

Amjad Khan's portrayal of Gabbar Singh is nothing short of legendary. His menacing laughter, memorable dialogues, and the sheer brutality of his character made Gabbar an iconic villain in the annals of Indian cinema.

Timeless Music:

"Sholay" isn't just about action and drama; its music has etched itself into the collective memory of Bollywood fans. R.D. Burman's compositions, especially the soul-stirring "Yeh Dosti" and the playful "Mehbooba Mehbooba," continue to resonate with generations.

Legacy and Impact:

"Sholay" was a game-changer for Bollywood, setting new standards for filmmaking and box office success. It introduced a trend of multi-starrer films and unforgettable dialogues. Even today, its references are commonplace in Indian popular culture.

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Conclusion:

"Sholay" is more than a film; it's an emotion. It's a testament to the power of storytelling, the magic of friendship, and the timeless allure of cinema. Over four decades later, it remains an indispensable part of India's cultural fabric, a movie that continues to inspire and entertain. In the grand tapestry of Bollywood, "Sholay" shines as a golden thread, reminding us that some stories are meant to be immortal.

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The following is an excerpt from Dr. Ramesh Thakur’s book, Our Enemy, the Government: How Covid Enabled the Expansion and Abuse of State Power.

Africa and the pandemic panic: Facts not fear

Africa is at risk of getting the worst of both worlds: failure to check the epidemic and failure to check economic collapse. Why?

First, because of a lack of state capacity, most African countries lack the administrations and health systems to implement and enforce “test, isolate, treat, and trace” regimes. What exactly does social distancing mean if you live in sprawling informal settlements that characterise almost all major cities in the developing world. Second, the dominance of the informal sectors and extreme dependence on daily wages to keep families afloat mean that economic disasters will deepen the misery of millions and multiply illnesses and deaths.https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?asin=B0CL99S2K6&preview=inline&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QDM55S6EBAEXSSD67K1H

SARS-CoV-2 emerged through a chain not yet fully grasped in Wuhan, China and hitched a ride on the world’s flyways to insinuate itself into the very interstices of globalisation and spread rapidly to Iran, Europe, and North America. As at 15 May, the total number of Covid-19 (the disease caused by the virus) cases was 4.5 million and over 300,000 people had died with it worldwide. By any criterion, that is a serious pandemic.

But in perspective, the annual global deaths from leading causes is: coronary diseases 8.7 million, stroke 6.2 million, lung cancers and diseases 4.8 million, influenza and pneumonia 3.2 million, diabetes 1.6 million, and diarrhoea and tuberculosis 1.4 million each. So coronavirus does not represent the end of the world. People suffer but endure. This virus too shall pass and indeed is on the way down almost everywhere.

As of 13 May, the total number killed with Covid-19 in the 55 countries that make up the African Union was 2,382, or an average of 43 and a median of just 10 deaths per country. Algeria and Egypt are the only countries to record over 500 deaths. If we exclude them, the average falls to 1.3 deaths/week per country. That should not be enough to make it even to the inside pages of most newspapers, let alone disrupt life as we know it through massive shutdowns.

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50 interesting fact about movie Sholay

"Sholay" is one of the most iconic and beloved Indian films of all time. Released in 1975, directed by Ramesh Sippy and written by Salim-Javed, the film is a classic in Indian cinema history.

Here are 50 interesting facts about the movie "Sholay":

- "Sholay" was released on August 15, 1975, India's Independence Day. - The film's title "Sholay" means "Embers" in English, symbolizing intense passion. - The film was initially a box office disappointment but later gained cult status and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. - Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra were not the first choices for their respective roles of Jai and Veeru; they were cast after others turned down the roles. - The character Gabbar Singh, played by Amjad Khan, is considered one of the most iconic villains in Bollywood history. - Amjad Khan's distinctive voice as Gabbar was his actual voice, despite initial suggestions to dub it. - Gabbar Singh's famous dialogue "Kitne aadmi the?" (How many men were there?) is widely recognized in Indian pop culture. - The film's theme music, composed by R.D. Burman, is immensely popular and still widely recognized. - The film was shot in the rocky terrains around Ramanagara in Karnataka, which has now become a tourist spot known as the "Sholay Village." - "Sholay" marked the first time Bollywood used 70 mm widescreen format. - The film's original length was over four hours, but it was later trimmed to around three hours. - Dharmendra's famous handpump-pulling scene was not scripted; it was his improvised action. - Jaya Bachchan played the character Radha, the widow who helps the characters of Jai and Veeru. She was pregnant during the shoot. - Sanjeev Kumar, who played Thakur Baldev Singh, lost weight to look like a helpless man with no arms. - The iconic train robbery scene was inspired by the Hollywood film "Once Upon a Time in the West." - The role of Basanti, the talkative and bubbly horse-carriage driver, was initially offered to Hema Malini, who opted for the role of Radha instead. - Hema Malini's sister, Esha Deol, was named after her character Basanti in "Sholay." - Amitabh Bachchan's character, Jai, was originally supposed to die in the film. However, due to his popularity, his death was altered in the script. - The film's climax, with Thakur using his feet to kill Gabbar, is an iconic moment in Indian cinema. - The film's dialogues are etched in the memory of Indian audiences, such as Dharmendra's "Basanti, inn kutto ke samne mat nachna" (Basanti, don't dance in front of these dogs). - The film's popularity led to several parodies, adaptations, and remakes over the years. - It took two and a half years to complete the shooting of "Sholay." - The film's budget was relatively high for its time due to its grand production scale. - Amjad Khan's role as Gabbar Singh was initially offered to Danny Denzongpa, who declined it. - The film's screenplay was rejected by several production houses before Ramesh Sippy decided to take it up. - The film's success is often attributed to its engaging screenplay, impactful dialogues, and strong characterizations. - "Sholay" is known for its memorable one-liners and catchphrases that are still quoted by people. - The film's posters, featuring the main characters, became iconic and are widely recognized. - The character Soorma Bhopali, played by Jagdeep, gained popularity for his comedic role and dialogue delivery. - "Sholay" was the highest-grossing Indian film of all time until it was surpassed by "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" in the 1990s. - The film's portrayal of friendship, action, romance, and revenge resonated with audiences of all ages. - The film's dialogues, music, and action sequences are often parodied in other films and television shows. - R.D. Burman's background score played a significant role in enhancing the film's impact. - "Sholay" had its international premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2002. - The film was re-released in 3D in 2014 to celebrate its 39th anniversary. - The film's popularity led to numerous spin-offs, adaptations, and references in various media. - "Sholay" is considered a milestone in Indian filmmaking and is studied for its influence on Bollywood cinema. - The film's director, Ramesh Sippy, received several awards and accolades for his work on "Sholay." - The film's script was initially titled "Gabbar Singh," but it was later changed to "Sholay." - "Sholay" has inspired art installations, exhibitions, and academic studies due to its cultural significance. - The film's legacy is celebrated through fan events, merchandise, and cultural festivals. - "Sholay" was among the first Indian films to have its screenplay published as a book. - In 2018, a 3D version of "Sholay" was released in select theaters to commemorate the film's 43rd anniversary. - Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Hema Malini reunited to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary at an event in 2015. - The film's impact on popular culture has led to its references in Bollywood films, television shows, and advertisements. - "Sholay" remains an integral part of Indian cinema history and continues to be celebrated by cinephiles worldwide. - The characters and moments from "Sholay" have been immortalized through memes and social media content. - The film's dialogues have been used in political speeches, rallies, and social commentary. - The "Sholay" theme park, Ramadevara Betta, allows visitors to experience the iconic movie's settings and ambiance. - The film's success inspired numerous filmmakers to explore action and adventure genres more extensively in Indian cinema. These facts highlight the enduring impact and significance of the classic Indian film "Sholay," which continues to be cherished by generations of movie enthusiasts. Read the full article

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Guwahati, 26th Oct. The fourth conference of Brahmarashtra Ekam was successfully held at the Karma Shri Hiteshwar Saikia Auditorium, Maligaon, Pandu. The chief guest was the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The conference began with a chanting of mantras by 11 students from Guru Kripa Veda Vidyapeeth. The Governor was welcomed with the sound of damru (a type of drum) and conch shells. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries present on stage. Among the attendees were Ramesh Chandra Deka, Vice-Chancellor of Cotton University, and former Justice of the Guwahati High Court, Ajit Bar Thakur. Thousands of people from Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh were present at this conference. Key figures included the founder of the organization, Dr. Sachin Sanatani, trustee Raviendra Nath Mishra, women’s empowerment leader Priya Mishra, youth wing leader Kushagra Mishra, along with their families, and other trustees like Satish Chandra Mishra. Also present were prominent figures such as Shri Shri Pandit Diwakar Guruji Maharaj, former judge Ajit Bar Thakur, and Lingiya Maharaj from Kashi’s Sheetala Ghat Temple. Pratyusha Vatsala, Principal of Laxmibai College, Delhi University, delivered a speech on Sanatan Dharma. The founder, Dr. Sachin Sanatani, energized the youth with his inspiring address, making the hall resonate with enthusiasm. The appointed coordinators from Assam—Amit Kansal, Taralim Vashishth, Medini Phukan, Jayanti Sinha, Shyam Tiwari, Dheeraj Sharma, and Kanchan Sharma—were also present. The event was hosted by Taralim Vashishth. The list of individuals chosen for the Veer Lachit Yoddha Award includes: 1. Dr. Nareshwar Sharma – Medical Field 2. Raja Baruah – Music 3. Dwijendra Nath Barthakur – Social Service 4. Vedacharya Nirupam – Sanatan Work 5. Dr. Elias Ahmed – Population Control Efforts 6. Beecham Ku. Singha – Sports 7. Naba Thakuria – Journalism 8. Uttem Teron – Education 9. Tapan Das – Social Service The cultural program featured Manipuri folk dance, folk songs, and a splendid presentation of Ganga Aarti and devotional songs by artists from Kashi. Among the organization’s workers present were Vaibhav Mishra, Santosh Kashyap, Kamlesh Shukla, Pawan Suryavanshi, and Surya Prakash, among others. The post Brahmarashtra Ekam’s Fourth Conference Concludes Successfully at Maa Kamakhya Dham, Assam appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Guwahati, 26th Oct. The fourth conference of Brahmarashtra Ekam was successfully held at the Karma Shri Hiteshwar Saikia Auditorium, Maligaon, Pandu. The chief guest was the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The conference began with a chanting of mantras by 11 students from Guru Kripa Veda Vidyapeeth. The Governor was welcomed with the sound of damru (a type of drum) and conch shells. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries present on stage. Among the attendees were Ramesh Chandra Deka, Vice-Chancellor of Cotton University, and former Justice of the Guwahati High Court, Ajit Bar Thakur. Thousands of people from Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh were present at this conference. Key figures included the founder of the organization, Dr. Sachin Sanatani, trustee Raviendra Nath Mishra, women’s empowerment leader Priya Mishra, youth wing leader Kushagra Mishra, along with their families, and other trustees like Satish Chandra Mishra. Also present were prominent figures such as Shri Shri Pandit Diwakar Guruji Maharaj, former judge Ajit Bar Thakur, and Lingiya Maharaj from Kashi’s Sheetala Ghat Temple. Pratyusha Vatsala, Principal of Laxmibai College, Delhi University, delivered a speech on Sanatan Dharma. The founder, Dr. Sachin Sanatani, energized the youth with his inspiring address, making the hall resonate with enthusiasm. The appointed coordinators from Assam—Amit Kansal, Taralim Vashishth, Medini Phukan, Jayanti Sinha, Shyam Tiwari, Dheeraj Sharma, and Kanchan Sharma—were also present. The event was hosted by Taralim Vashishth. The list of individuals chosen for the Veer Lachit Yoddha Award includes: 1. Dr. Nareshwar Sharma – Medical Field 2. Raja Baruah – Music 3. Dwijendra Nath Barthakur – Social Service 4. Vedacharya Nirupam – Sanatan Work 5. Dr. Elias Ahmed – Population Control Efforts 6. Beecham Ku. Singha – Sports 7. Naba Thakuria – Journalism 8. Uttem Teron – Education 9. Tapan Das – Social Service The cultural program featured Manipuri folk dance, folk songs, and a splendid presentation of Ganga Aarti and devotional songs by artists from Kashi. Among the organization’s workers present were Vaibhav Mishra, Santosh Kashyap, Kamlesh Shukla, Pawan Suryavanshi, and Surya Prakash, among others. The post Brahmarashtra Ekam’s Fourth Conference Concludes Successfully at Maa Kamakhya Dham, Assam appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Nuclear weapons may not be in Seoul’s best interest

Going nuclear would likely hurt rather than enhance South Korea’s global prestige BY RAMESH THAKUR, May 5, 2023 On May 2, Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed that a U.S. Ohio-class nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine will, for the first time since the 1980s, make a visit to South Korea. The visit is part of the bolstered extended deterrence consequent to the Washington…

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Daughter-in-law From Hell by Ramesh Thakur

"But what if the interview has damaged the prospects of this happening? Now that would be karma."

The cruel mother-in-law is a familiar and popular trope all over the world, not far behind the stepmother as a proxy for the evil witch. Curiously, there’s no alternative, counter-balancing trope of a cynical, calculating and manipulative daughter-in-law who rents asunder the existing close bonds in a family.

I was born in India after independence and grew up in a free republic. Even while absorbing many of the idioms and iconic stories from our British political-education legacy, we were also socialised into the anti-British strains of the independence struggle and viewed many familiar historical milestones through completely different lens. This came together in a popular explanation for why the sun never set on the British Empire: because even God would not trust an Englishman in the dark. In the second half of the last century, that ambivalence was transferred to the Americans and best captured in the placard being waved by the anti-Vietnam War protestor in the streets of Calcutta during my university days there: ‘Yankee! Go home – and take me with you’.

On the other hand, I left Calcutta (since renamed Kolkata) for Canada and in the course of my wanderings have lived and worked, among other places, in New Zealand and Australia and collected citizenships in all three. This means I have sworn the oath of loyalty to Her Majesty three times in her capacity as the Queen of Canada, New Zealand and Australia. I feel impelled accordingly to defend her and ‘the Firm’ against the attacks from Meghan Markle in the infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey. Full disclosure: I have not watched the interview, not even a minute of it, and have no intention of doing so. My comments are based on accounts of it in print.

To start with, the Queen’s life is a story of duty to country and the multiracial Commonwealth carried out with unfailing grace, dignity and decorum. Between the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex, who does and does not fit in with this lifestyle? To ask the question is to answer it. Markle gives the impression she had a glamourised vision of what marrying into the royal family would be like. The measure of self-discipline and onerous restrictions on independence and personal freedoms proved too suffocating, which is easy enough to understand. The press can indeed behave with no sense of moral compass, violate peoples’ privacy – who can forget the phone-hacking scandals – and turn viciously on someone. But the search for privacy taking her to a tell-all interview with the Queen of TV that turned out to be a self-indulgent settling of scores? A couple that has complained loudly about press intrusions was happy to wash the family laundry in public for millions of viewers. Their remarks and ‘revelations’ were calculated to inflict the maximum damage on her husband’s family. No matter what the provocation, that is unforgiveable. She has a long history of manipulating the media to boost her celebrity status. She can make truly awful accusations against her in-laws. No proof required. The warmth with which she was welcomed by the family – remember the touching scene when Prince Charles walked her down the wedding aisle owing to the absence of her father? – as well as press and people, makes the charge of racism implausible.

Why say things without substantiation that will make the estrangement from his family irreparable? Because she names no names, provides no context and fails to specify exactly what was said, the entire royal family is smeared and that too on the flimsiest of reasoning. This is not courageous but cowardly. Someone wondered about the skin colour of the child while he was still in the womb. Well cry me a river in a $20 million mansion in Santa Barbara. As an inter-racial family that is increasingly common in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US, we wondered the same about our children and speculated on it on multiple occasions. And repeated the experience with the next generation. As soon as this article is done, I’m off to enrol myself in cultural re-education class to exorcise this deep-seated unconscious racism. So, sorry, but until and unless we are provided with some context and specificity about who made the remark, that sounds like interested curiosity rather than malicious racism.

Along with racism, mental health and thoughts (ideation, in the current jargon) of suicide have been weaponised by wannabe victims in the proliferating grievance culture. I’m afraid for once my instincts are similar to those of Piers Morgan. President Joe Biden has praised Markle’s courage for talking openly about feeling suicidal. But the charge that the pleas for help of a five-month pregnant Duchess of Sussex expressing suicidal thoughts would be dismissed with the comment that it ‘wouldn’t be good for the institution’ is, on the face of it, implausible. Once again, we need more specificity and context. On its own, this simply doesn’t ring true. Who was that callous palace official? What stopped the couple from seeking treatment directly from the several mental health charities with which they are connected?

In the interview Markle claimed her son not being a prince ‘would be different from protocol’. Displaying the racial prism through which she views everything, Markle said Archie is ‘the first member of colour in this family not being titled in the same way that other grandchildren would be’. This is factually wrong as well as incendiary. Someone so conscious of titles should know that her son cannot be called a prince at present. Under existing rules going back to 1917, the titles of prince and princess are limited to children of the monarch, children of the monarch’s sons and the eldest living son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales. In other words, Archie cannot be prince with the Queen as monarch but will be due the title if and when Prince Charles becomes King.

"But what if the interview has damaged the prospects of this happening? Now that would be karma."

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Mithali Raj: 'We have to bring our A-game in every match'

Mithali Raj: ‘We have to bring our A-game in every match’

The Mithali Raj-led women’s team is boarding the plane to Australia in a confident frame of mind. India will take on the Aussies in a multi-format series that includes a historic pink-ball Test. Speaking at an online press conference ahead of the team’s departure, the captain said the Day/Night Test was big for the women’s game and that it would be challenging. “We have never played a Test match…

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CM inaugurates And Lays Foundation Stones Of Developmental Projects Worth Rs. 69.04 Cr At Panarsa In Darang Assembly Constituency

CM inaugurates And Lays Foundation Stones Of Developmental Projects Worth Rs. 69.04 Cr At Panarsa In Darang Assembly Constituency

SHIMLA, 25th July, 2021. CM Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth about Rs. 200 crore in Darang assembly constituency of Mandi district today out of which developmental projects of Rs. 69.04 crore were provided to the people at Panarsa alone. Chief Minister inaugurated developmental projects worth Rs. 18.39 crore at Panarsa which include Rs. 10.36…