10th International Indian Diaspora Conference 2022, FIDE joined hands together with FCCI…

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September 13, 2022, 7:54 PM

FIDE joined hands together with FCCI to celebrate the 40 years of FCCI’s relentless work of serving the motherland by organizing the 10th International Indian Diaspora Conference 2022 on Sept 4, 2022, at Kasteel de Wittenburg, Wassenaar.

The 3rd book published by FCCI commemorates these 40 years of work launched in the event. The book is named “40 years of FCCI Linking Diaspora with India”

Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands H.E. Mrs. Reenat Sandhu participated in the Book Launch ceremony at the 10th International Indian Diaspora Conference.

She addressed the Indian diaspora alongside Baroness Sandip Verma from the UK, Rabin Baldewsingh from the Netherlands, Mr. Kiran Malhotra, Prof. Dr. Ruben Gowricharn, Mr. Jaskaran Sandhu, Ms. Prachee van Brandenburg Party Leader, and other esteemed guests.

The Conference dealt with the following two themes:

Linking Diaspora with India: the Year 2022 is a special year for the FCCI and India. Linking Diaspora with India is an apt theme on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence as well as the 75th Anniversary of Indo-Dutch cooperation, and completing the 40th Year of FCCI serving motherland India with the release of the book.
Indian Diaspora on the Move: This theme was more focused on the youth and the future of the Indian Diaspora in Europe. Special focus was given to the sub-theme of increasing political participation in host countries.

The program was highly interactive and included speakers and panelists from different countries in Europe, together with a variety of cultural performances.

JLF Soneva Fushi is returning to the Maldives from 12 – 21 May, 2023!

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September 13, 2022, 6:18 PM

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JLF Soneva Fushi is returning to the Baa Atoll with a captivating new line-up of award-winning authors and an even more vibrant festival programme spread across ten days and two weekends.

Set on Soneva Fushi’s pristine shores, each weekend programme will once again be dedicated to keynote addresses, gala dinners on the sand, live music performances, and film screenings at the open-air Cinema Paradiso, accompanied by specially curated menus from our award-winning Soneva chefs.

Throughout the week at JLF Soneva Fushi, guests will find endless opportunities to embrace the Slow Life while reconnecting with the joys of literature. Every morning, the festival begins with a choice of enlightening sessions that promise to expand your horizons

before breakfast, followed by close-knit sessions, author discussions and a range of engaging workshops taking place each afternoon.

Global Line-Up of Speakers

The 2023 edition will see a new line-up of world-renowned authors including Booker Prize winner Damon Galgut, Man Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson; Sahitya Akademi awardee Namita Gokhale; British historian and television presenter Simon Sebag Montefiore; Yale professor in the departments of astronomy and physics Priyamvada Natarajan and best selling historian Willian Dalrymple.

Chandigarh University celebrates Teachers Day. Three books of Dr Fakir Mohan Nahak released…

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September 13, 2022, 12:51 AM

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The Teacher’s day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Chandigarh University. On this occasion the book “Sports Journalism” was launched by the Executive Director, Liberal Arts & Humanities Prof.(Dr.) Anurag Varma. The book is co-edited by Prof.(Dr.) Fakira Mohan Nahak and Prof.(Dr.) Kamaljeet Kaur.

The book comes with 18 chapters and published by Malik and Sons publishers & Distributors form New Delhi. Prof.(Dr.)Trishu Sharma, Prof.(Dr.) Ashita Chadha, Prof.Col. Toor, Prof. Ashima Banker was present in the book launching ceremony.

Chandigarh University celebrates Teachers Day. Three books of Dr Fakir Mohan Nahak released…

Along with this two other Odia short story collections “Snehalatar Shesha Chithhi” and “Andh Sharaddha” were also launched.

Both the story books are written by Prof.(Dr.) Fakira Mohan Nahak. The function was attended by more than 250 teachers from different departments. A number of teachers were honoured with various awards for their contribution to the field of teaching, research and education. Prof.(Dr.)Trishu Sharma coordinated the function.

Prof.(Dr.)Kamaljeet Kaur from University Institute of Media Studies was honoured with two awards ‘CU Value Ambassador Award’ and ‘Transformative Researcher of the Department’ for her exemplary contribution in research and Value inculcation in Chandigarh University.

The awards were presented by Sardar Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Mr. R.S. Bawa, Pro Chancellor, Chandigarh University and Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University.

Royal Orchid Jaipur launches Mimi to relish taste buds of its guests…

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September 12, 2022, 10:48 PM

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Mimi is a new place in Jaipur which has been launched by Royal Orchid Jaipur.

Mimi is a café/ restaurant with a lot of cuisines and elevated cocktails. The place justifies the money. A great place to try new types of cocktails and mock tails as well.

Royal Orchid Jaipur launches Mimi to relish taste buds of its guests...

It brings the new trendy concept where they provide these smoky drinks that attracts multiple senses even before it hits a drinker’s lips.

The concept is quite different and worth to experience. If we talk about the ambience, it is aesthetically pleasing.

Outside sitting is basically surrounded by lush green plants, which seems refreshing and indoor sitting has cute corners to chill and enjoy.

Royal Orchid Jaipur: Its location is a blessing for business travellers

Royal Orchid is a 4-star hotel situated near railway station and near an airport which makes it a great stay for business travellers.

It accommodates a lot of restaurants and services one can experience and can be a whole core experience for all of these things.

Fat Rabbit: ‘Rainy days are no more a problem’, they say…

Has a rooftop called ‘FAT RABBIT’ and a poolside with a scenic view of the city which is again an attraction for people coming to the city, and even for local residents.

They have a beautiful outdoor sitting, but no indoor sitting due to which this place becomes a disappointment around this season. But this time, they’ve got it covered, as they’ve launched a new indoor sitting café, with the delightful appetizers to enjoy along.

The Embassy of India showcases its culture at the International Market of the Embassy Festival 2022!

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September 12, 2022, 9:17 PM

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The Indian Embassy in The Hague participated in the 9th Embassy Festival on Sep 3, 2022, in the Lange Voorhout in The Hague, Netherlands, by showcasing the best of Indian diverse culture, food, and dance to the Dutch public.

The Embassy of India showcases its culture at the International Market of the Embassy Festival 2022!

The annual festival, which returned last weekend after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, attracted 55 embassies and more than 50,000 visitors.

Large crowds enjoyed Indian dance, music & food at the Embassy Festival in The Hague.

The India pavilion showcased Indian handicrafts & street food, henna & yoga, and the main attraction of the Punjabi Folk Dance Bhangra performance was a huge success!

Bhangra is a typical folk dance of the state of Punjab and it is associated with the Vaisakhi festival.

This dance is a collaboration between Abhivyakti and Amsterdam Bhangra group. A group of dance enthusiasts came together to spread the joy of folk dance in the Netherlands.

Bihar Astronomical Observatory finds place in UNESCO list

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September 12, 2022, 6:03 PM

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106-year-old astronomical observatory at the Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur in Bihar was added to UNESCO World heritage observatories list. This observatory is first of its kind in eastern part of India.

It was established in 1916 to give detailed astronomical knowledge to students.
Prof Romesh Chandra Sen was the first one to take initiative to set up the astronomical observatory at the college. In 1914, he talked to an astronomer J Mitchell for guidance.
In 1915, telescope, chronograph, astronomical clock, and other equipment were procured from England.
Finally in 1916, astronomical observatory was started.
In 1946, a planetarium was also established in the college.

However, the condition of astronomical observatory started deteriorating after 1970. No steps were taken for its restoration. Now, authorities are hopeful to get funds from state government for its restoration, after its inclusion in UNESCO list of endangered heritage observatories.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites and observatories in India:

Sites of cultural and natural importance worldwide are recognised under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention which was established in 1972. In India, there are 40 World Heritage Sites, making it the country with 6th largest number of World Heritage Sites. It includes 32 cultural sites, 7 natural sites and 1 mixed site.

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is also included among UNESCO World Heritage site. Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments, constructed by king Sawai Jai Singh II. It also features the largest stone sundial of the world.

Gayaji Dam: India’s largest rubber dam over Falgu river

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September 12, 2022, 5:56 PM

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Gayaji Dam was recently inaugurated over Falgu river by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.

Kumar inaugurated the country’s largest rubber dam and a steel bridge over the Falgu river which is located near Vishnupad temple in Bihar. He had laid its foundation stone on 22 September 2020. EBNW Story features a few of its details…

The banks seen along the Falgu River are developed and a steel bridge is built for pilgrims to visit Sita Kund
The rubber dam is built with 17 mm thick rubber. It is 400 meters wide and 3 meters high. With the construction of the dam, its water will be stored for about two and a half kilometers.
The height of Bar Dam has been retained at three meters which will help in holding water up to three meters. If there is more water, the water from the top of the rubber dam will flow downwards i.e. in the north direction. In special circumstances, arrangements have been made to release water from the rubber dam.

Being a bulletproof structure, experts claim that it will not deteriorate for 100 years. This rubber dam has been built at a cost of about 312 crores which will keep water throughout the year in the Falgu river.
This will help people to take bath, pind daan and perform tarpan. People visit here not only from the country but also from abroad come to offer prayers to the ancestors for salvation.
The Gayaji Dam was constructed by Rubina Company of Austria in collaboration with Nagarjuna Construction Company of Hyderabad on the advice of experts from IIT Roorkee.

Kohinoor: Made in India but snatched by Khilji, Nader Shah, Shuja Shah and Britain queen too!

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September 11, 2022, 8:30 PM

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Kohinoor’s journey from India to London is quite interesting.
As per the reports, the precious stone was first mined in the region of present-day Telangana-Andhra from Kollur Mine which was a series of gravel-clay pits on the south bank of the Krishna River in the Golconda Sultanate of India.

The ownership of this stone passed in different hands as and when the power went to. These included Alauddin Khalji, Nader Shah, Ahmed Shah Durrani, Shuja Shah and Ranjit Singh who had the diamond in their possession throughout the course of history. Finally, the British rulers of India procured it from Ranjit Singh’s son Duleep Singh after the second Anglo-Sikh war which ended in 1849.

Kohinoor: Made in India but snatched by Khilji, Nader Shah, Shuja Shah and Britain queen too! — Kohinoor

In fact, the British administrators laid out harsh surrender conditions on the young Duleep Singh including the handing over of the Kohinoor to the Queen of England. As there was no option left, Duleep Singh consented and that was how the diamond passed to the British rulers.

Kohinoor: Its travel story

The transfer of this stone London is quite interesting too. The Governor General, Lord Dalhousie faced the challenges of transporting the world’s most valuable diamond from Lahore to Bombay and to London.

He took gem in a secretive manner than taking it in the midst of a heavily armed convoy. He carried the stone in his own private box and went to Bombay. There he handed over the Kohinoor to Captain William Lockyear who boarded a ship named The Medea which was to be sailed to London on 6th April 1850. He was accompanied by Captain Ramsay, nephew of Lord Dalhousie. In absence of deployment of large security staff, two young Captains proceeded to England for a holiday without carrying anything of great value.

While the Medea was almost wrecked in a storm near Africa, it eventually docked in Plymouth on 30th June after which the Kohinoor was formally presented to Queen Victoria on 3rd July 1850 by the deputy chairman of the East India Company. The date was selected to coincide with the Company’s 250th anniversary.

Ever since then the Kohinoor has been with the British monarch.

Reports said that the person that The Queen Consort Camilla, wife of King Charles will now have the right to wear it.

Now the question is that whether the gem will be returned to its historical owners or not remains uncertain.

Hindi Diwas: Know facts, history and celebrations…

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September 11, 2022, 7:14 PM

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Hindi Diwas is celebrated each year on September 14 in India. There are many interesting facts regarding the celebration. EBNW Story features it here…

Do you know over 420 million people across the globe speak Hindi as a first language and around 120 million people speak it as a second language?

In fact, Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and is also called as Mother Tongue of India. Hindi Diwas is celebrated in India every year on September 14. Hindu language is not only a language but it emerges as a feeling of millions of people across the world who speak Hindi.

Some interesting facts about Hindi Diwas:

1. Hindi is spoken in different countries like Nepal, New Zealand, UAE, Uganda, Fiji, Mauritius, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, USA, UK, Germany and Tobago.

2. Surprisingly, many English words such as bungalow, avatar, guru, jungle, etc have been borrowed from Hindi.

3. Hindi has derived its name from the Persian word ‘Hind’ which means “land of the Indus River”.

4. The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated on September 14, 1953, after the day was officially recognised. In fact, it was September 14, 1949, was the day when the Constituent Assembly of India accepted Hindi, written in Devnagari script, as one of the official languages in India.

5. In 2006, the first time World Hindi Day was celebrated and on January 26, 1950, Hindi was recognized as an official language in Article 343 of the Constitution.

6. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of the country,, decided to celebrate Hindi Diwas on September 14.

7. World Hindi Day was first celebrated in the year 2006 by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to promote the Hindi language across the world.

8. In 1881, Bihar became the first Indian state to adopt the Hindi language officially

9. Several Hindi words including ‘Achha’, and ‘Surya Namaskar’ are included in the Oxford Dictionary.

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Hindi Diwas: Know facts, history and celebrations…

Mallikarjuna & Virupaksha Temple once made by queens are UNESCO World Heritage Sites now

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September 10, 2022, 7:19 PM

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Out of the 10 mentioned Temples situated in Pattadkal in Karnataka state of India, Mallikarjuana temples and Virupaksha Temple are the two impressive temples made my Queens.

Alongside the Malaprabha river banks lies a town named Pattadkal in Karnataka state of India

Located towards the north of the state lies this UNESCO World Heritage Site which is popular for its 10 temples (Kadasiddheshwara temple, Jambilingeshwara Temple, Galaganatha Temple, Chandrashekhara Temple, Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Papanatha Temple and Jain Narayana Temple) situated in the shrine.

One such prominent and tallest temple among them is the Virupaksha Temple, dedicated to deity Virupaksha (Avatar of Shiva ) and his wife Devi Pampa .

Originally named as Lokeshwara Temple, this temple is considered to be build by a Queen and not King between 740 and 745 CE. Out of the 10 mentioned Temples of this site, Mallikarjuana temples and Virupaksha Temple are the two impressive temples made my Queens.

Queen Lokamana devi,wife of King Vikramaditya ll commissioned this monument to commemorate his husband’s victory over the pallavas of Kuchilapuram. Stories from Mahabharat, Ramayan are engraved within the walls and pillars .

Some of the stories include -Ramayana such as Shri Ram killing Bali, Seeta being abducted by Ravan lifting Kailash Parbat, Jatayu fighting with demon king Ravan and so on, While other include Krishna lifting Goverdhan, Bhishma lying on bed of arrows and many more.

It is believed that the architecture of the structure was inspired by the Kanchipuram’s Kailashnath temple. This nine-storey tower Black bull pavilion(Nandi ) is present towards the north and at present, the main temple consists of a Garbhagraha ( sanctum), three ante chambers, separate entrance or Pravesh dwar ,a pillared hall, a giant kalasha like pot also crowns its top. The temple is decorated delicately with carved pillars and thus it can be said that the temple exemplifies the Dravidian Architectural style.