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Suryagarh Palace: Gateway to ancient Rajasthan

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Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

Dive into the beauty of Suryagarh Palace

Suryagarh Palace, situated in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is a place that describes Marwadi culture and stays true to ancient architecture. It’s a perfect example of an ancient-modern blend.

A place in the heart of the Thar desert is just some 30 minutes away from Jaisalmer station. You can rent a car to do your exploration of the beauty.

Manvendra Singh Shekhawat is a filmmaking enthusiast and loves photography. He’s the managing director of MRS Groups. He currently owns and manages two beautiful palaces, one Suryagarh in Jaisalmer and the other Narendra Bhawan in Bikaner. His motive is to conserve our Indian heritage and promote our culture.

Thus, Manvendra Singh Shekhawat, the owner of this luxurious hotel, has designed it in such a way that it allows the guests to enjoy fine international and Indian dishes, while The Legend of Marwar offers delicious Rajasthani food complete with Indian music and dance. And to complete it all, wine and cocktails can be enjoyed at the Draksh lounge.

A palace with 62 well-equipped rooms and suites categorized as 18 palace rooms, 16 grand heritage rooms, 18 signature suites, 8 luxury suites, and 2 Jaisalmer suites, all furnished with ancient yet modern furniture and art, is unquestionably an amazing structure.

The most perfect and amazing thing about Suryagarh Palace is its closeness to the Thar Desert. The hotel organizes a camel ride, curated explorations, and dining experiences. They also have the region’s first desert spa. And how can we not talk about their aesthetically pleasing outdoor settings?

Celebrities like Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, Neha Dhupia, and Angad Bedi have stayed here on the occasion of a grand ball organized on the 50th birthday of industrialist Arvind Dubash.

All in all, it’s a place that gives you luxury and makes you feel royal!

Ajmer High Security disapproves of the prisoners’ protests about the electrical outage

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The prisoners declined the hunger protest after finding no response from the officials

Around 8–10, convicts were awaiting fair trial in four separate blocks of the high-security jail in the Ajmer area. After that, they went on a hunger strike on November 23. Thus, the energy supply to the highest jail, which keeps 65 “extremely dangerous” criminals, was switched off by the senior officials.

The prisoners were locked in a small space with no light or air. Thus, a protest broke out in the jail after 16 hours.

The prisoners sent their complaints to the higher officials of the high-security jail. Many prisoners made phone calls and sent messages to their lawyers as well. Additionally, the situation was conveyed to the jail’s general administrator. However, there was no response to their pleas. Thus, the jail administration had already made up its mind about no electricity in the winter. Therefore, the convicts’ hunger strike ended after the fifth day due to no response.

The high-security jail in Ajmer can accommodate 264 prisoners and more. The high-security jail in Ajmer was constructed in 2015. Thus, prisoners from several Rajasthani areas, including those who have been convicted and those who are awaiting trial, are inmates here.

In November 2019, higher officials of the prison decided to cut off the prison’s electricity supply.

Kalraj Mishra: A leader of our time

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Kalraj Mishra

Chosen on May 27 to serve as Modi’s cabinet minister, Kalraj Mishra made a profound impression.

In 2014, well-known Indian politician Sangh Pracharak Kalraj Mishra established his center in politics. Kalraj Mishra was chosen to serve as Modi’s cabinet minister for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSME). Thus, he is a member of the BJP and has a long history of involvement in politics in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

 According to him, the designation is irrelevant while working for the good of society and people. Thus, he didn’t mind filling in for his colleagues because he was an excellent speaker and thinker and great at putting his opinion upfront. On July 1, 1941, he was born and brought up in a farming family. Thus, he was raised in a middle-class family in the Gazipur district’s Malikpur village.

However, in Gorakhpur, Kalraj Mishra joined the RSS around 1963 as a pracharak. Later, it marked the beginning of his political career. Kalraj Mishra was appointed as the Bharatiya Jana Sangh’s organizing secretary in Azamgarh after demonstrating his dedication to the Sangh for five years straight. Kalraj Mishra was granted full authority over all political operations in Azamgarh. He showed his leadership abilities at every level.

Thus, Kalraj Mishra held many government roles throughout his career pf politics. Kalraj Mishra was the party’s leader in addition to overseeing public works, professional examinations, and tourism. Later, he was repeatedly elected as an MLA and elevated to the Rajya Sabha due to his work ethic. In UP, he created the Road Development Policy during his time there, and as a result, several link roads connecting villages were built. Thus, he was three times elected to the Rajya Sabha, in 1980, 1986, and 2001.

Later, on May 27, 2014, Kalraj Mishra was appointed Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

Jaisalmer Desert Festival: Know details, significance and specialty

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Three days before the full moon, Jaisalmer Desert Festival takes place in the Hindu month of February.

Every February, the Jaisalmer Desert Festival takes place. It occurs in the Hindu month of February, three days before the full moon. Thus, the Sam Dunes in the Thar Desert are where the festival is held, in between the stunning dunes. The romantic setting in the desert comes to life during the three-day fiesta of desert delights. The celebration goes on for two days. where people find delights in the desert.

Thus, the origins and folklore of the Jaisalmer desert festival are not widely known. According to the Hindu scripture, Lord Krishna, the head of the Yadav community, informed Arjuna, one of the Pandavas, that a Yadav would establish his empire on Trikuta Hill. However, the prophecy exclaimed by Lord Krishna was found in the year 1196, after Rawal Jaiswal, a member of the Yadav family, founded his empire in Jaisalmer. 

The whole kingdom organized festivities as word spread of the fulfillment of the prophecy. Finally, the people around took an interest in the place. The events quickly turned into a festival that is now held annually.

The Desert Festival in Jaisalmer includes a lot of interesting things. According to reports from the authorities, the main attraction of the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer this year will be the presence of various Bollywood celebrities. Visitors will be taking part in the cultural extravaganza at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in 2023. Thus, it would be the stage for various authentic Rajasthani activities, such as a camel polo game, a mustache competition, an enchanting Ghoomar dance, etc. Including a desert safari, a shopping spree, and much more.

Thus, if one is willing to indulge themselves in the beauty of Rajasthan, then the Desert Festival is the event for you.

Nikki Haley, an Indian to be US presidential candidate for 2024

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Nikki Haley, former UN ambassador, US, and two-term governor of South Carolina, is reportedly to declare her candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Nikki Haley will begin the campaign on February 15 in Charleston, South Carolina. After Donald Trump declared his presidential candidacy in November, Haley emerged as the second most prominent Republican contender.

Thus, the third Indian American to run for president would be Nikki Haley. Haley inherits Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, whose 2015 campaign never really took off. Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, is an Indian American who ran for President in 2020.

Nikki Haley gained a reputation as a business-friendly leader who prioritized luring large corporations to the state while serving as governor of South Carolina. Plus, she rose to national notoriety because of her efforts to stop the Confederate flag from flying above the state house in Columbia after the racially motivated mass massacre at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church in 2015.

Additionally, it would occur after Haley said in 2021 that she would support Trump once more and would not run against her former employer in a 2024 election.

However, Haley has been making frequent allusions to their candidacy for president. In a January interview with Fox News, she said that she may eventually succeed President Obama.

World Wetlands Day: The significance, theme, and background of the day

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Happy world wetlands day 2023

Every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day is commemorated to promote awareness of the value of wetlands to both humans and the environment.

People worldwide celebrate World Wetlands Day to promote awareness of the critical function that wetlands play for both people and the environment every year on February 2. The theme of World Wetlands Day in 2023 is “Wetlands Restoration.” It emphasizes how vital it is to give wetland restoration priority.

Therefore, every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day is observed to bring attention to the crucial function that wetlands provide in our environment. “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration” is the topic for World Wetlands Day 2023 this year.

Wetlands are among the planet’s most productive and diverse ecosystems, and they offer both people and animals essential services and resources. Thus, wetlands are essential, yet they are vanishing at a startling rate. Plus, more than half of the world’s wetlands have disappeared in the past century, and many species that depend on these environments are now endangered.

Thus, the adoption of the agreement on wetlands on February 2, 1971, at Ramsar, an Iranian city, is remembered as “World Wetlands Day.”

Wetlands are essential for sustaining a variety of biodiversity and numerous ecological cycles in nature. Therefore, it is crucial for water purification and flood control, offers a habitat for plant and animal species, and helps local economies.

Wetlands Day is celebrated to guarantee that wetland restoration measures are done in the future to maintain ecosystems and to raise awareness. To this end, numerous events, educational seminars, awareness campaigns, workshops, and conferences are organized worldwide.

The highlights of Budget 2023

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Budget session 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023, the Final budget of the government before the general elections in 2024

The budget session for 2023 is “Amritkal’s” first budget. Thus, this budget aims to expand on the framework established by the previous one and the design created for “India@100”. However, despite the epidemic, 7% economic growth is anticipated for the current year. The Indian economy has gained more power and is on the right path.

“Saptarishi”: Seven major objectives for the Union budget, identified by the finance minister in the budget session.

In order of importance: inclusive development, closing the gap, infrastructure, investment, releasing potential, green growth, youth power, and the financial sector.

  • The session covered the subject of a knowledge-based, technology-driven economy with healthy public finances and a booming financial sector. It is part of our vision for the Amrit Kaal. Thus, it is crucial to accomplish this “janbhagidari” by “sab ka saath, sab ka prayaas.”
  • The budget discusses the essential participation of tourism. Therefore, with the active involvement of governments and PPPs, mission-mode tourism promotion initiatives would be undertaken.
  • Agricultural areas were also touched. The goal for agricultural financing would be raised to Rs 20 lakh crore, with an emphasis on dairy, fisheries, and animal husbandry. To further assist people interested in fishing, the government plans to launch a sub-scheme under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana with a Rs 6,000 crore investment.
  • Today, the budget session discussed whether the Indian Institute of Millet Research in Hyderabad would be promoted as an excellence center for sharing best practices at an international level. Thus, India is the world’s largest producer and second-largest exporter of Shree Anna.
  • Along with the 157 medical colleges that have been open since 2015, 157 new nursing colleges will open.  
  • In the budget, railway development was discussed. 2.4 lakh crore in capital expenditures. The investment in 2013–2014 is nine times more than in the recent union budget. 
  • New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, were also discussed. In prestigious academic institutions, three centers of excellence in artificial intelligence will be created for the promotion of new and advanced technology.
  • Not only this, but the National Digital Library for Children and Adults will be established to facilitate the accessibility of high-quality books across platforms, languages, and genres. 
  • The Center’s capital goal for 2023–24 is Rs 10 lakh crore, which is 33% more than the budget projection of Rs 7.5 lakh crore for 2022–23, according to the budget session.
  • “Eklavaya Model Residential Schools”, was one of the topics that were discussed in the budget session. It serves 3.5 lacs, tribal kids, and the center will hire 38,800 teachers and support personnel staff over the next three years.
  • One of the topics was how public agencies will be able to use the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund, which will be created through the priority sector lending deficit and administered by the National Housing Bank, to build urban infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
  • PAN will be utilized as the universal identity for all digital systems of the designated government agencies, simplifying the KYC procedure.
  • Budget sessions included states’ and UTs’ encouragement to promote alternative fertilizers, and there will be a presentation on the Program for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment, and Improvement of Earth.
  • Thus to change 42 essential pieces of legislation and unlock the potential of our economy, the Jan Vishwas Bill has been proposed.

The oldest “marine crocodile” fossils have been found in the new research

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In a recent study, researchers discovered one of the oldest crocodile fossils, a thalattosuchian, an ancient cousin of the crocodile family

A group of paleontologists discovered the “marine crocodile,” one of the oldest ancient crocodile fossils.

Taylor and Francis published the research.

Pathologists in the United Kingdom discovered the Turnersuchus hingleyae fossils, which included the backbone, head, and limbs.

Thus, the recently found fossils of Turnersuchus hingleyae are the only complete Thalattosuchian of this age. Dated back to the early Jurassic, Pliensbachian era, which was around 185 million years ago, and is the only complete Thalattosuchian of this age. According to research published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, a new fossil was found. Therefore, it fills a gap in the fossil record and shows that Turnersuchus, Thalattosuchians, and other crocodile-like species may have devolved around 15 million years earlier than previously thought.

It is conceivable that the discovered fossils bear a resemblance to the current gharial crocodiles because of their comparatively long, narrow snouts. However, the researchers have claimed that thalattosuchians may have a similar skull base as the Gharials, but both of them are structured differently.

Thus, the area of the skull where the jaw muscles are located was especially huge in the species, indicating that they possessed expanded jaw muscles that allowed for quick and large bites. Given that most of their food was likely fast-moving fish and cephalopods like squids and octopuses, this would have been helpful for their health.

Chambal: Once cursed by Draupadi, this river reminds of Maharabharat. Know why?

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Do you know Chambal River flowing through Rajasthan and MP was once known as Charmawati river and was cursed by Draupadi during Maharabhat era?

This river basically comes with a mythological background to it, and has an interesting milieu of events and stories.

As per legends, the river originated from the blood of thousands of animals who were killed by King Rantideva. At that time, this river was known as Charmawati River. Then, there is also the Mahabharata connection as the story says that the dice game in Mahabharata between the Kauravas and Pandavas was played on the banks of this river.

This river in the epic is called as Charmawati. When Draupadi was disgraced, she cursed the river and said that anyone who drinks water from the river will be filled with a thirst for vengeance that would be unquenchable.

It was this legend of Draupadi’s curse on the river which kept people away from it for a long time.

Over the years, the name of Chambal used to strike fear in the hearts of people at one time as it was infamous for its ravines, the badlands ruled by dacoits. These ravines of Chambal also gave rise to India’s Bandit Queen, Phoolan Devi

Today, the Chambal River is home to two wildlife sanctuaries, both in Rajasthan, the Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary and the National Chambal Sanctuary. Interestingly, the Chambal River is the only river that is home to two endangered species of animals, namely the Red-crown turtles and Gangetic river dolphins. Chambal is also home to many beautifule species of birds.

Trekking here in the ravines is also something of a novel experience.

The science behind sea erosion in Kozhikode

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Kozhikode beach

The study shows the scientific spectrum of sea erosion in Kozhikode

The international organization recently announced the provision of an international “blue flag” tag for the cleanest and most environmentally friendly beaches. However, Kappad Beach is so far the only beach that has earned the International Blue Flag.

In the district of Kerala, Kappad Beach is located. Thus, at Kappad Beach, a team of scientists will study the reasons for sea erosion. The research will cover 3.5 kilometers, initiating in Thuvvappara and concluding in Valiyamangad.

Kozhikode’s coastline has been prone to erosion for more than 46 years. Nevertheless, the study was conducted by satellite. Thus, mining river sand and human activities like the construction of buildings and dam construction are the causes of erosion. The estuaries in the area control the sediments there.

It has been found that erosion had increased in Kozhikode beach after 2000. Over time, artificial coastal constructions, were constructed nearby. However, sea erosion progressively increased. One of the main reasons for coastal erosion is fishing harbor construction.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the United Nations Environmental Programme, and the Foundation for Environmental Education are among the groups that promote the blue flag tag. Every beach goes through 33 parameters to get the blue flag tag. One of the criteria for obtaining the Blue flag tag is the area’s bathing quality, environmental conservation maintained by the beach, beach preservation, and environmental education.

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