Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev passed away. He was, 91 and had been ill for a long time.
The world leader is known for ending the Cold War without any kind of fighting or bloodshed. However, he could not stop the collapse of the Soviet Union. He was the 8th and last President of the Soviet Union.
Gorbachev was a highly influential leader of the Soviet Union. He was also awarded the Nobel Prize. Russian President Vladimir Putin has condoled his death.
Many world leaders expressed their condolences on the demise of world leader.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said – I am saddened to hear about the death of Mikhail Gorbachev. The courage and integrity he displayed to end the Cold War is commendable.
French President Emmanuel Macron called him ‘Man of Peace’. He said- Mikhail showed the way to freedom to the Russians. His commitment to peace in Europe changed our history.
UN chief Antonio Guterres said – Gorbachev is a politician who changed history. He is to be commended for a peaceful end to the Cold War.
American leader and bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger also expressed grief over the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, tweeting a photo of himself with him.
He wrote – There is an old saying, Never meet your heroes. I think this is the worst advice I’ve heard. Mikhail Gorbachev was my hero. It was an honor and a pleasure to meet him.
Many leaders believed that the collapse of the Soviet Union was a tragedy and Gorbachev was responsible for it
Gorbachev remained a controversial figure. His relations with Putin were not good. Putin considers the collapse of the Soviet Union a tragedy. Gorbachev has been held responsible for this. Many Russian leaders, along with Putin, believe that after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia weakened and its economy collapsed. At this time Russia was facing an economic crisis
Rajasthan is known as India’s treasure trove and is one of the richest states in terms of art and craftsmanship. Mitali Mishra writes about 10 most important artworks of Rajasthan…
BLUE POTTERY
The Persian Art of blue pottery came to Jaipur from Persia and Afghanistan via Mughal Courts. The craft is found mainly in Jaipur, but also in Sanganer, Mahalan, and Neota. It gets its name from the blue dye, used to color the pottery.
Blue Pottery is made using quartz, multani mitti and other substances.The major benefit is that blue pottery does not crack. It is also waterproof, hygienic, and suited for everyday usage. Animal and bird themes from the Mughal era are the main sources of inspiration for the popular motifs. Plates, flower vases, soap dishes, surahis, trays, coasters, fruit bowls, door knobs, and glazed tiles with hand painted floral patterns are among the amazing eye catching manufactured goods.
TERRACOTTA WORK
Terracotta is a type of ceramic pottery. Terracotta clay is baked to create terracotta ceramics. In actuality, the Italian phrases meaning “baked earth” are where the name “terracotta” originates. A natural brown-orange hue characterises terracotta. It’s used to make many flower pots, pipes, bricks, and sculptures. Up until the early 14th century, it was the sole clay product used. Terracotta statues that are 5,000 years old have been discovered by archaeologists.
Perhaps one of the most spectacular terracotta creations ever is the Terracotta Army. This huge group of terracotta sculptures represents the armies of Qin Shi Huang. He was the first Emperor of China. He had the notion that his Terracotta Army would defend him in the afterlife and thought he could continue to govern them as a group.
MARBLE WORK
Rajasthan cities like Kishangarh and Jaipur, are renowned for its beautiful arts and crafts. All marble handicraft products are handmade from premium Makarana marbles with Meenakari and Kundan work by expert craftsmen using basic equipment. As a result, it is used for gift-giving and house decoration. Marble pot and vases, in Matka shape, bottle shape, and Surahi model are uniquely designed in high-quality florals patterns.
WOODCRAFT
Rajasthan is a famous location for wooden crafts. Rajasthan is famed for its skilled woodwork, and the furniture made there showcases the gorgeous leather embroidery. Ramgarh (Shekhawati), Barmer and Bikaner are known for their carved wooden doors, chairs and boxes with fretted brass as a decorative element. Tilonia Furniture of Kishangarh is a famous kind of artwork. Another form of wooden art that is popular in Rajasthan is the art of Taarkashi.
PUPPETRY
Puppets, also known as Kathputlis locally, are an essential component of Rajasthani culture and daily life. The body components are made from stuffed rags and scraps of cloth and are crafted from the traditional mango wood. The state has a puppetry heritage that has been passed down through the generations and is the birthplace of puppetry worldwide. In Rajasthan, string puppets were most frequently produced. One of the state’s oldest puppet-making hubs is Udaipur and the state’s largest puppet market is located in Jaipur’s Katputli Nagar neighbourhood.
THEWA
THEWA is a word from the local Rajasthani language which literally means “setting”.
Thewa – Rajasthani glassworks are distinctive in both appearance and function.Traditional Thewa involves fusing 23K gold with various coloured glass. The delicate gold work is highlighted by a specific procedure that gives the glass a sparkling appearance. Pratapgarh is known for its Thewa work, which includes stunning and traditional products like handcraft items, glass photo frames, trays, glass art ware, glass jewellery boxes, lamp shades, flower vases, crystal wine glasses, flasks, glass pots, and antique crystal chandeliers. With their brilliant colours and wonderful patterns, Thewa pendants are renowned pieces of jewellery. Such Thewa jewellery is famous in Chittorgarh.
JEWELLERY
Rajasthan’s jewellery art is a rich blending of famous craftsmanship, vibrant culture, and traditional styles. In Rajasthan, the custom of making and wearing jewellery has existed for centuries. To preserve the history, generations of artists have passed along the skill of creating lacquered jewellery. It is also a sacred symbol of marriage. They are worn with great pride by married women. Due to its realistic patterns and selection of decorations, Rajasthani gold jewellery is distinctive. Rajasthan is home to the jewellery-making technique known as kundan. It’s also referred to as Jadau work. Another specialty of the states’ artists is Meenakari jewellery. Brightly coloured enamel is used to adorn jewellery made of gold or silver with precious and semiprecious stones.
TEXTILES
Rajasthan’s textiles are the result of years of fabric experimentation, expert handiwork, and a keen eye for detail. Here you can get the kind of fabric, weaving and embroidery that is impossible to get anywhere else in the world. In Bikaner, Barmer, and the nearby areas, patchwork and embroidery are well-practiced crafts. The state’s Zari or zardozi artwork is also well-known. The Sanganer textiles of Jaipur, which feature block printing, are well known. Dark colours and appealing circular patterns set apart the prints of Bagru and Jajams. Be it the patterned Bandhani, Bandhej, or the wave-like Lehariya, the cracked Batik, the Shikari, the Cheent, or the Mothra.
CARPETS AND RUGS
The hand-woven carpets and rugs are distinguished by their luxurious colours and excellent designs. Although wool is traditionally used to weave carpets, cotton and silk are frequently used to manufacture carpets and rugs in Rajasthan. Due to the superb artistry displayed on cotton yarn, the Durries of Jaisalmer and Bikaner have received praise from all over the world. These works of art have distinctive themes and flower patterns as their inspiration. The hand-knotted, top-quality carpets and rugs made in Bokhara are among the best in the world.
LEATHERWEAR
Premium leather shoes called Juttis and Mojaris are famously produced in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Barmer, and Jaisalmer. Juttis are the state’s elegantly upgraded slip-on sandals. The geometric patterns created on the ancient leather goods are famous in the Tilonia village near Ajmer. Shoes and sandals, pouches, purses, and handbags; hats and caps; belts; musical instruments like the dhol, dhapli, tabla, and kamancha; lamps and lampshades; and even furniture like stools and chairs are made of leather in Rajasthan.
Are you visiting Jaipur for the first time and are keen to know about a few aesthetic cafes in the Pink City? Here we take you on a tour to three elegant cafes which give aesthetic vibe, and attracts a lot of people as they have ample outdoor and indoor place so it doesn’t gets packed or overcrowded. Lovely Prabhani reports
ELLEMENTRY HOME DÉCOR:
It has a cute little shop called Ellementry Home which is a home grown brand of handcrafted products. You will feel serene calmness once you are here.
Moving further the cafe has a lot more to offer. With toothsome food and alluring vibe, you would love to be here. This place has a café and a dine in as well, we can call it a combo place. Having another option is always an add on.
MERAAKI KITCHEN:-
Meraaki kitchen is very pretty, and is basically for family dine in. But trust me both the places are quite peaceful and relaxing. One can go here for several different options, like ladies kitties, family dinners etc.
CAFÉ WHITE SAGE
Here comes the aesthetic place in the town, “CAFÉ WHITE SAGE”. It serves the best sushi and dumplings, and has a lot more delicacies Amazing place to be anytime with your friends or solo. They have wonderful handmade cutlery and a very artistically designed terracotta water bottle. Basically it is a wonderful blend of beautiful ambience, delectable food and a lot of different varieties serving healthy food.
A synthetic embryo with a brain and a beating heart has been developed by researchers which is nothing less than a wonder in today’s world.
Many research and models were developed before, and all of them were meant to deliver the synthetic embryo, but things have changed this time. As we speak, the researchers have built the very initial stage of life. The development is very remarkable compared to other models. The researchers have come a long way. After they proposed the idea of the synthetic embryo, they created a trusted model from mouse stem cells, which initially helped form a brain, a beating heart, and all the body’s other organs.
Professor Magdalena Zenicka-Goetz leads a very authentic group of researchers who developed the research and is the brainchild of the initiative. Their work is to promote more in the field of life science. They developed the embryo by abandoning an egg or sperm; they used the stem cells in parts of the egg or sperm, which is a very effective approach in building and developing into any sort of cell in the body. Thus, this is the reason why stem cells are the body’s master cells in this approach.
In the lab, the researchers applied many interesting techniques. Yet, scientific approaches, for instance, constructed favorable environments and yielded an exceptional group of genes that build a sort of interaction between the cells. The main motive was to allow the cells to talk to each other.
The researchers claimed that the stem cells were self-organized and turned into a structure. Later, they developed into subsequent stages of research until they developed a beating heart and the very initial phase of the brain. The strategic development of the stem cells also generates a yolk sac, mainly developed for the embryo and nutrition in the first week.
However, the Cambridge model is quite unlike, as it developed the entire brain and the anterior portion.
Researchers claimed that the synthetic embryo resulted after many hard efforts and sleepless nights of research. The research will be an aid for a synthetic organ transplant. The research will help them study the formation of the brain and other organs very clearly as It is hidden as a process. It will be the perfect way of studying why there is a pregnancy that fails while others thrive with a healthy pregnancy. The researcher claims that it has opened new doors to study neuro-developmental in the stage of experimental models.
The research is revolutionary in its own way. Today life science has achieved this. We know there are brighter possibilities for life in the coming days.
Gautam Adani has been known as Asia’s richest man and now he is also the world’s third richest person as he overtook LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault to become the first Asian person to take that spot, says Bloomberg and its Billionaires index. EBNW Story takes a quick view of his profile:
1. Adani wealth is now believed to be worth approximately $137 billion.
2. This wealth is just after the surge which placed him behind Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, whose wealth is estimated at $251 billion and $153 billion, respectively, says CNN.
3. Like other billionaires around the world, Adani has seen his wealth skyrocket during the pandemic.
4. Adani Group controls companies ranging from ports and aerospace to solar energy and coal.
5. Adani has also benefited from an uptick in coal usage, which has catapulted his ascent in recent months, says Bloomberg.
Melisa Raouf, a 20-year-old girl from London, is making history as she became Miss England’s first-ever pageant finalist contestant without applying makeup. The contestant is grounded and wants to promote bare skin in the pageant world. Akanksha reports how she made a difference to the world of beauty shows…
In the history of 94 years, Melisa broke all beauty myths and trends by walking without makeup on the ramp. Many girls from centuries are leaning towards makeup, as today it has become completely different from accepting that a pageant contestant could walk on the ramp without it.
Melisa Raouf is a thoughtful political science student; she believes your inner and natural beauty is all that embarks. She even asked and encouraged the beautiful young women who might be watching her to be more comfortable with their natural beauty and skin, as, at the end of the day, we always go back to our natural selves.
Melisa’s new thoughtful yet brave acuity impressed the judges, as it was one of the most ground-breaking moments in the history of the pageant industry. Thus, Melisa became the finalist in Miss England’s grandiose pageant competition, with her beautiful mindset and natural brightening skin.
And now she’s going to the final round without makeup for the crown.
Not to forget that she already won the “bare face” round, which was initially added to the pageant in the year 2019. People on social media are seen as very moved by the speech and mindset of Lovely Miss. Melisa Raouf.
Melisa will be competing for the exquisite Crown of Miss. England, with other 40 women, on October 17.
It proves that as we grow up, there is just so much to learn and unlearn. Melisa Raouf not only gave young girls the courage to be confident in their skin but also broke the stereotype of wearing cosmetics to compete in a pageant.
Leela Palace in Jaipur is a picturesque property which will leave you in awe of its beauty.
Nestled amid the vast spread Aravalli belt surrounding Jaipur, it offers a variety of experiences, offering amazing views being located in the outskirts of Jaipur (kukas).
Sukhmahal in Leela Palace is an all-day dining restaurant serving international and local cuisine with an interactive live kitchen concept to suit every palate. Going with its name, it honestly provides you “SUKH” of life.
The property is well taken care of and exceeds all expectations owing to its phenomenal USPs. The staff here provides bespoke attention to all guests which portrays their remarkable service culture.
Leela Palace glass view side in Jaipur
In short the place is gratifying and food is also delectable. You got to spend a little too much but it would be worth it. So walk into this place ASAP in order to receive an extraordinary experience.
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi is an auspicious 10 day long Indian festival celebrating the birth of Hindu Deity Shri Lord Ganesha.
It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated across India.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha which will begin this year on August 31.
The day is celebrated by observing a fast on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesha.
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees worship Lord Ganesha for a prosperous future. It is believed that Ganesh Chaturthi marks the rebirth of Ganesh and signifies ‘new beginnings’. On this day, idols of Lord Ganesha are brought home and people offer prayers and bhog for 10 days. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse the idols of Lord Ganesha in water bodies.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Date and Tithi
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: August 31, 2022 (Wednesday)
Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 03:33 pm on August 30, 2022 Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 03:22 pm on August 31, 2022
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Puja Muhurat
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat – 11:24 AM to 01:54 PM
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 wishes
When we have Bappa in our hearts, there is nothing to worry about. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
May you receive happiness as big as Ganesh’s appetite, Life as long as his trunk, Trouble as small as his mouse, Moments as sweet as the modaks. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
When we bring Bappa into our hearts and homes, leave all your worries. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
Always grateful to Bappa for he is the Lord of luck and remover of obstacles and his forever blessings. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
Black squirrel seen for the first time in Rajasthan. Know who found it and how?
For the first time in the history of Rajasthan, Black squirrel has been spotted near Sagwara division.
The credit for spotting, clicking and confirming the first of its kind squirrel in Rajasthan goes to Mukesh Panwar, a resident of Sagwara, a member of the Vagad Nature Club, a well-known butterfly expert.
Panwar said that squirrels are seen in rare melavistic form, but among the common squirrels there is a special squirrel ‘black squirrel’.
He said that this creature is completely black in color, its body hair, eyes, tail hair are all in the same black color. Two black squirrels have appeared at two different places. At first sight, it looked like some other creature like a squirrel, but after seeing its behavior for four consecutive days, it was found that it is normal squirrel, only the color is black.
Dharmendra Vyas, snake specialist of Padardi Badi, said that normally the color of the skin of all living beings is genetically determined, but one organism in lakhs can be in melanistic (dark) form (dark or black). It may not be a disease or genetics.
He said that black tigers have been seen in the forest of Orissa and black panthers have been seen in Karnataka, Maharashtra etc., similarly these black squirrels have also been seen in Sagwara region. Nature and environmental experts from across the division, including Dr. Kamlesh Sharma, Virendra Singh Bedsa, Rupesh Bhavsar, Vinay Dave and other members of Vagad Nature Club have expressed happiness on the site of this rare creature.
Renowned environmental scientist Dr. Satish Sharma said that there is no official record of black squirrel sighting in Rajasthan, possibly this is the first case in Rajasthan. He said that due to the rich biodiversity, the Vagad-Mewar zone is also visible for rare species of fauna, so after the sighting of black squirrels, once again we have to pay attention to save this biodiversity.
The famous Palace on Wheels will start operations again. Now the train will be operated on operation and maintenance model under the ‘Bharat Gaurav Train Policy’ of Indian Railways from the year 2022-23, said officials.
With this, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation will get a fixed revenue every year.
Tourists will get more facilities with private participation. The operation of the train is proposed from October 2022. The ownership of the train will remain with RTDC.
