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BRO Cafes to be set up at 75 locations

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BRO Cafes will be set up at 75 different locations of India as the Ministry of Defence has allowed opening of the BRO Cafes soon at different sections of border roads. They are aimed at providing basic amenities and comfort to tourists and will lead to boosting of economic activities across border areas as well as generate employment for local people.

Who will build these amenities?

The BRO Cafes amenities shall be developed on license basis under public private partnership mode with agencies which will design, build and operate the facilities in accordance with the guidelines provided by BRO.

What facilities will be included in BRO Cafes?

Facilities under BRO Cafes include parking for two and four wheelers, restrooms for men, women & differently abled, food plaza/restaurants, MI rooms, first-aid rooms, etc. Licensees will be selected through a competitive process.

Terms of agreement

The terms of the agreement for licensees will stay for 15 years. This may be further extended for a period of up to five years.

How many BRO Cafes will be set up?

A total of 19 BRO Cafes will be set up in Arunachal Pradesh, 7 in Himachal Pradesh, 2 in Assam, 14 in Ladakh, 12 in Jammu & Kashmir, 11 in Uttarakhand while 5 in Rajasthan. Other wayside amenities will be set up Sikkim, West Bengal, Nagaland, Punjab, and Manipur.

What is Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

BRO is a road construction executive force, providing support to India. It is now a part of Indian Armed Forces.

Embassy of India and Gandhi Center in the Hague, Netherlands celebrate ‘GeetMala’

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The Hague (By Pranita Deshpande): Embassy of India and Gandhi Center, the cultural wing of ICCR in the Hague, Netherlands hosted ‘GeetMala’ event as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

It was a concert of Bollywood  & Indian regional songs” organised at The Gandhi Centre on 24 June 2022 18:30 hrs.

The Director of Gandhi Center Shiv Mohan Singh welcomed gathering of Music lovers.

 The singers and the musicians performed at the event namely Priyanka, Sanghamitra, Raju, Shivam and Debayan.

The whole event was anchored by Manasi Sagdeo Mohril.

Each country may has different types of folks musics. From town to town, village by village this can be changed. Different music instrument or different style of folk music maybe used. Music has always been an important aspect in the lives of Indian people. India’s rich cultural diversity has greatly contributed to various forms of folk music. Almost every region in India has its own folk music, which reflects the way of life. From the peppy bhangra of Punjab to Garba of Gujarat to Bhavageete of Karnataka, the tradition of folk music in India is indeed great.

Like many other aspects of India, folk music too is diverse because of the cultural diversity. While the reason behind its origin and the method of usage remains more or less the same throughout India, the style in which it is sung and the way in which it is perceived differs depending upon the culture of different Indian states. Many of these folk songs were composed by great poets and writers belonging to different parts of the country.

The main feature of a regional song is the regional language, while the main feature of a folk song is the song that has historically been created by a folk singer.

Today, almost every Indian state/region has a folk song of its own and some of them are associated with a dance form as well. 

So GeetMala came with all aspects of folk music and Bollywood music which did mesmerise the audience.

India: Fourth in global gold recycling

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India became the fourth largest gold recycler worldwide. In 2021, it has recycled 75 tonnes of gold, says a report released by World Gold Council (WGC).

About Gold refining and recycling report

  • The Gold refining and recycling report was recently released by WGC recently.
  • In the report, China ranked first in global gold recycling chart after it recycled 168 tonnes of gold in 2021.
  • China is followed by Italy at second position, with recycling of 80 tonnes gold and US stands at third position, with recycling of 78 tonnes in 2021.

India’s gold refining capacity

The report says that India’s gold refining capacity has increased from 300 tonnes in to 1,500 tonnes in 2021, witnessing a jump by 500 per cent. Its capacity has changed in last decade.

Unorganised refining decrease in India?

  • Scale of unorganised refining decreased due to tightening pollution regulations by government.
  • Furthermore, tax advantages have underpinned growth of gold refining industry in India.
  • Import duty differential on ore, over refined bullion has encouraged the growth of organised refining in India.
  • Thus, share of gold ore of overall imports has increased from 7 per cent in 2013 to 22 per cent in 2021.

India’s potential

India can become a competitive refining hub if next phase bullion market reforms encourage responsible sourcing, consistent supply of ore or scrap and exports of bars.

Concerns

Despite being the fourth largest recycler worldwide, India recycles less of its own stock of gold. It accounts for around 8 per cent of global scrap supply.

World Gold Council

This market development organisation for gold industry works across gold mining to investment. It aims to stimulate and sustain demand for gold. It publishes research and demonstrates gold’s strength frequently. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

largest recycler worldwide, India recycles less of its own stock of gold. It accounts for around 8 per cent of global scrap supply.

World Gold Council

This market development organisation for gold industry works across gold mining to investment. It aims to stimulate and sustain demand for gold. It publishes research and demonstrates gold’s strength frequently. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Draupadi Murmu: Know history, profile & profession of this first-to-be tribal woman president

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Draupadi Murmu is a tribal leader from Odisha who has been named as the NDA’s candidate for the presidential polls next month. Murmu, 64 is a former Jharkhand governor who will be the first tribal woman to occupy the top constitutional post if elected. Let’s read about the unknown facts about this veteran leader…

  • She was born on June 20, 1958 in Baidaposi village of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district and belongs to Santhal ethnic group.
  • Murmu graduated from the Ramadevi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. 
  • Thereafter, she started working as a teacher before entering State politics in 1997 as the councillor of Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat. 
  • The same year, she was declared the VP of BJP’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) Morcha.
  • Murmu was the State minister having independent charge of commerce and transport, fisheries and animal husbandry from 2000 to 2004. 
  • In 2007, she was conferred with the Nilkantha award for best MLA by Odisha Legislative Assembly.
  • Over the next decade, she held several leading roles within the BJP, including the State president of the ST Morcha and the BJP district president of Mayurbhan. 
  • In 2015, she became the first tribal Governor of Jharkhand and completed her five-year term.
  • As per reports, her father, Biranchi Narayan Tudu, and grandfather were the village headmen under the Panchayati Raj System.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed her after she was named the BJP-led NDA candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Monday Motivation: 10 quotes that will cheer you to do the best

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Monday Motivation: A good weekend is something everyone cherishes but what comes after is scary for a few of us. So they may be seen searching out for motivation to start their new day. Here are 10 quotes that will instantly give a boost to your Monday energy.

Unknown

“It’s Monday. Get a new perspective. Whatever obstacle you’re facing—it’s not permanent.”

Unknown

“Mondays are tough only for those people, who don’t know how to spend them cheerfully. Get up and have fun today!”

Tom Wilson

“Mondays are the potholes in the road of life.”

Michael Ely

“Hey, I know it’s Monday. But it’s also a new day and a new week. And in that lies a new opportunity for something special to happen.”

David Dweck

“Mondays are the start of the work week which offer new beginnings 52 times a year!”

Germany Kent

“Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier and healthier life.”

Rita Schiano

“Believe on Monday the way you believe on Sunday.”

Prince Rogers Nelson

“It’s just another manic Monday. I wish it was Sunday. ‘Cause that’s my fun day. My I don’t have to run day.”

Julio Alexi Genao

“So. Monday. We meet again. We will never be friends—but maybe we can move past our mutual enmity toward a more-positive partnership.”

‘Start your Monday with gratitude in heart and good thoughts in mind’

‘Be thankful for whatever you have in your life and shine in your Monday blues’

‘Grab all the new opportunities that the new week offers you’

Indian Embassy in The Hague organized a yoga program ahead of the International Yoga Day 2022

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The Hague (Pranita Deshpande) : Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that helps to boost one’s mental and social well-being. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’ which symbolises the union of body and consciousness.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when several restrictions on the movement of people were imposed, in these tough times, many found physical and mental relaxation through yoga.

The idea of International Yoga Day was conceived by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who proposed the concept on September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly.

The draft resolution passed by India was supported by 177 nations. Recognizing its universal appeal and growing popularity, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014. Consequently, the first International Yoga Day was observed on June 21, 2015.

Indian Embassy in The Hague,Netherlands organized a yoga program ahead of the International Yoga Day 2022 organized on Sunday.

Large number of yoga enthusiasts participated in a yoga session organized by the Indian Embassy at the prestigious Atrium City Hall The Hague.

Indian Embassy in The Hague organized a yoga program ahead of the International Yoga Day 2022

People from different areas including the Dutch armed forces, Yoga enthusiasts, Around 10 yoga schools & institutes in The Hague and the City of Hague partnered with the Embassy in organizing a successful #IDY2022 event.

Indian Embassy in The Hague organized a yoga program ahead of the International Yoga Day 2022

Her excellency Ambassador Reenat Sandhu welcomes the yoga enthusiasts participating in the International Yoga Day celebrations at Atrium City Hall in The Hague .

Ambassador together with Dutch dignitaries inaugurated the International Yoga Day celebrations with the lighting of the lamp at Atrium City Hall The Hague.

A general yoga protocol session was conducted as part of the ceremony, which was enthusiastically attended by the attendees.

GOPIO Netherlands together with Embassy of India in The Hague celebrated Healthy Living through Ayurveda

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The Hague (Pranita Deshpande): Embassy of India and GOPIO Netherlands celebrated a networking event on Friday 17th June, 2022 at the Gandhi Centre, The Hague with special guest speakers on the topic of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.
The event opening was addressed by President of GOPIO Rotterdam The Hague, Drs. Prakash Jankipersad which was followed by speech by her Excellency Reenat Sandhu, the Ambassador of the Republic of India to The Netherlands
Later speech by “Ayurveda: an integrated approach to healthy living” by Karthik Jeganthan, CEO of Sri Sri Tattva. from Frankfurt and Shasvin Bholeai, Ayurvedic doctor was made.

GOPIO Netherlands together with Embassy of India in The Hague celebrated Healthy Living through Ayurveda

About GOPIO

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) has an international network of people of Indian origin (PIO). GOPIO was founded at the First Global Convention of People of Indian Origin in New York in 1989. The initial thrust of GOPIO was fighting human rights violation of people of Indian origin. Although this has been improved in the last one decade, human rights violations continue to be a major issue for PIOs living outside India. GOPIO has now set its priorities in pooling our resources, both financial and professional, for the benefit of PIOs, the countries they come from and India.

Goa Revolution Day: Know history, date, significance and story behind this Kranti Din’ celebration

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Goa Revolution Day, also known as ‘Kranti Din, is remembered as one of the most defining events in the history of the state which is celebrated on June 18 every year.

 On this day in 1946, the people of the region started a mass revolution to take back their homeland from the Portuguese. Finally, it gained independence on December 19, 1961.

Goa Revolution Day is observed to recall valour and sacrifice of freedom fighters who fought for the liberation of Goa.

Goa Revolution Day start?

The start of the Goa Revolution was marked by a civil disobedience movement against the Portuguese rule on June 18, 1946, at Margao by Dr Ram Manohar Lohia and Dr Julião Menezes.

Lohia and Menezes introduction

Menezes was born in Assolna who studied in Goa before going to Berlin University in the 1920s to study medicine. He met Lohia, who hailed from Akbarpur in Uttar Pradesh, at the university. Both of them actively participated in the Indian Students’ Union in Berlin. While Lohia returned to India after his PhD in 1933, Menezes returned to his homeland after completing his MD in 1938.

They remained connected and Menezes, it is believed, offered Lohia refuge when he went underground during the Quit India Movement.

Start of the movement

The two leaders namely Lohia and Menezes decided to defy the ban on public meetings imposed by the Portuguese government, which sparked the first civil disobedience movement in Goa.

On June 15, 1946, the two addressed a gathering at Panjim. While the police remained posted at the spot but did not intervene in the meeting.

Following the success of the meeting in Panjim, the two came to Margao square on June 18 and a massive crowd welcomed them. Addressing the crowd, they gave a call to shake off the Portuguese rule and create an independent Goa.

The two were arrested and taken to Panjim police station where Lohia was given a solitary confinement. Later, Lohia was released from prison and deported to British India.

US Central Bank makes the biggest interest rate hike in 30 years

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Central Bank of United States announced biggest interest rate increase in 30 years to fight the soaring consumer prices.

Key Facts

  • Central bank decided to increase its key interest rate by three quarters of the percentage point, in the range of 1.5% to 1.75%.
  • Interest rate was increased for third consecutive time, in the aftermath of inflation in US.
  • Officials expect rates charged by Federal Banks for borrowing could reach 3.4% by the end of 2022.

Inflation in other countries

Consumer prices jumped by 9% in UK, in April 2022. Bank of England is also likely to announce its fifth-rate increase ever since December 2021. Canada, Brazil and Australia have further increased rates. European Central Bank also is making  planning to take such measures.

Situation in US

To support the economy in the aftermath of covid-19 pandemic in 2020, United States has cut rates. Fed has also increased the rates two times in 2022. It increased the rate by 0.25 percentage points in March and by 0.25 percentage point in May. Last time, the Fed announced a rate hike of similar size in 1994. This move made borrowing more expensive. It is likely to cool demand and slow down the economic activity.

Federal Reserve System

The Federal Reserve System or Fed, is the central banking system of United States which was established on December 23, 1913 in accordance with the Federal Reserve Act.  Roles and responsibilities of the Fed expanded over the years in the aftermath of Great Depression in 1930s and Great Recession during 2000s.

Three objectives under Federal Reserve Act

United States works with three key objectives for monetary policy in Federal Reserve Act:

  1. Maximizing employment
  2. Stabilizing prices, and
  3. Moderating long-term interest rates.

Meet Leo Kalyan who performed in Sonam Kapoor’s baby shower in single skirt wearing a beard…

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Leo Kalyan is a homosexual British Pakistani Muslim singer-songwriter, model, and music producer, who performed at Sonam Kapoor’s baby shower

Kapoor, who is expecting her first child with husband Anand Ahuja, threw a baby shower in which the couple welcomed a few friends at a party. Leo Kalyan, a Muslim homosexual singer and model was seen performing at the occasion and ‘her’ video is going viral.

Kalyan in fact caused quite a sensation when videos of his performance surfaced in the public domain, performing in a single-piece skirt with a beard.

Who is Leo Kalyan

Kalyan is British Pakistani Muslim singer-songwriter, model, and music producer who is quite famous on social media. In the bio section, he has said that he/she/they are his preferred pronouns. He has around 79,000 Instagram followers on his Instagram account ‘leokalyan,’, where he publishes photos of himself in various costumes.

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