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Gita Contest registration date extended, world students enrol for the competition

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Gita Contest organised each year under the aegis of Hare Krishna Movement is drawing a fabulous response from students from across the world, however, in wake of COVID third wave, the date of registration has been extended.

Gita contest dates

The date of registration in Gita contest to be organised in the year 2022 has been extended to April and May months.

While the junior group competition will be held on 24th April, the senior group competition will be held on 22nd May.

Gita contest competition categories

Those till class X are being included under junior category while others above it are in senior groups.

Gita Contest competition is being organised each year under the aegis of Hare Krishna Movement.

Gita Contest syllabus

Under this competition, chapters 7 to 12 of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (as it is) have been included in the competition. The competition will be conducted both online and offline. 

The participants who choose online can give their question paper from the computer sitting at home, whereas the competition will be organised at two places in Jaipur for the participants who choose offline competition. 

Since the competition is also online, participants from all over the world are registering themselves. 

Gita contest registration date

Giving detailed information about the competition, the convener of the competition, Shri Siddha Swaroop Das said that due to the third wave of corona, the last date for registration in the competition has been changed to February 28. 

Every contestant is being given a copy of Bhagavad Gita free of cost upon registration. 

You can get free copy of your Bhagvad Gita by registering for the competition online by visiting the website https://bit.ly/bhagavadgitacontest21 or else he can visit any of the 19 places in Jaipur and get his copy.

Gita contest winners’ prizes

After the competition, prizes will be given to the winners of junior group on the basis of category in cycle, smart watch, kindle, VR board, while the winners of senior group will be given cash prizes on the basis of category in which first prize starts from Rs. 25,000/.

Shri Siddha Swaroop Das ji further told that for the preparation of the competition, Gita classes are also being organised daily on the YouTube channel at 4 pm on each verse of the seventh chapter of the Gita. With the help of these classes, not only will the students prepare for competition, but the correct knowledge of Gita will reach the people.

Valentines Day 2022: Best ideas to say ‘I do’ to the love of your life…

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Valentines Day, the most awaited month for love birds, is approaching and hence the couples are gearing up themselves to shower their love and affection to their partners.

If you are planning for fun-related romantic things to celebrate Valentines Day, then here come some ideas…

  1. Recreate the moment when you first met

Everyone holds the memory of their first date. Reignite that spark of first love by recreating that first date.

2. Make a photo Album 

From the day one when you first met your partner to today you must have pictures together.
Make a beautiful photo album of your favorite pictures together in the album and gift it to your special person. This can definitely bring a cute smile on the face of your dearest.

3. Gift a card.

If you are madly in love and you want to give a heartfelt gift to your long term lover, a card can be the best thing. Card full with special feelings and romantic sentiments is bound to make feel all fuzzy inside.  Write beautiful romantic quotations inside and make them feel special. Share all your deepest feelings via card and show how madly you love them.

4. Make it a favourite things day

Enjoy the Valentines’ Day by taking care of the favourite things of your dearest one. If he/she loves food, then go on a food date. If he/she is into movies, then movie date is the best option. If he/she loves spending time at home, then plan something and impress them by spending time with them at home only. Make it a favourite things day by doing whatever he/she loves and make them feel the special person in the world.

5. Have dinner together

Evening time is considered as the romantic time to spend with your Valentine . Going on a dinner date with your honey is counts as romantic things. And candel light dinner will definitely be cherry on the top.

6. Plan a trip 

Rather than stressing out about choosing the perfect gift, go on a trip. Nothing is more romantic than Nature’s displays. Take a hike together and spend quality time together. Trip can be the best option for Valentines day and it can make your dearest one day special. 

7. Create a couple’s vision board

Talking about and planning your future together is a great way to bond on a deeper level. Create a vision board with things you’d each like to accomplish, then figure out what you can do together. Not only will you connect with your significant other, but you’ll also improve your relationship communication.

8 Gift a beautiful memory

Flowers, chocolate, and candy are great, but experiences are more meaningful than this stuff. Schedule an activity during which you can create memories together, like an escape room, a morning hike, or a paint-and-sip class, dinner date, shopping together.

9. Make a romantic playlist for your honey

If you are in long distance relationship and possible to meet each other on Valentines Day, then make a romantic playlist and spend some time listening those songs with them putting on your favorite streaming service. Choose songs that spark memories of your relationship or simply tunes you know your significant other will love.

Gift a scrapbook

Scrapbook can be the most unique thing and it consist of some emotional and deepest feelings.
Even partners who aren’t so into crafts will get a kick out of this fun activity. Gather up photos of your relationship, old ticket stubs, and meaningful receipts, and make a beautiful book. This can definitely make your dearest one emotional.

Go for a ride
You may not know the destination where to go but just take a best road trip together. It’s a tendency that everyone get out of their comfort zone while they explore new terrain. Road trip is the most zelous and romantic thing to do with your partner.

The mysterious snake of Nimbahera : A belief or a superstition?

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A country where snakes are considered as deities and are being worshipped from a long time is a home to a diverse species of deadly and venomous snakes. India has more than 270 species of snakes out of which about 60 are highly venomous.

Snakes often referred as ‘Nagas’ holds a very high and powerful status in Hindu mythology, considered as the protector of the universe they represents rebirth, death and mortality due to its casting of its skin and being symbolically “reborn”.

We live in a county where superstitions flourish very quickly but it’s not because of blind faith in god or evil but a little belief that people grow inside them that makes them feel closer to god.

Shubham Kumawat, a resident of Nimbahera,  Rajasthan brought up a similar story of belief, faith and superstition…

The mysterious snake of Nimbahera : A belief or a superstition?

In Badi Gao near Nimbahera a mysterious or you can say miraculous snake appears every day but it has its unique schedule, the snake only comes every day in the morning at 11 o’clock and it goes back ways at 5 o’clock in the evening.

This snake has been appearing in the same place from past five days within the same timing.

The people residing in the village believes that the snake is a form of god and they have started worshipping it as a deity and have started offering milk. The snake accepts the milk and goes back after 5 o’clock.

The mysterious snake of Nimbahera : A belief or a superstition?

What’s they first thing that is coming in your mind after knowing about this, is this incident weird, peculiar or something extraordinary to you?

There can be enormous notion about this incident and they all are fair until something is proven. The villagers have faith in god and with a positive belief they are worshiping that snake.

We don’t need to see this as some superstitious belief until it’s harming anyone. But before judging the following event, take a look at the myth and mythologies of snakes.

History of Snakes in Hindu Mythology:

The mysterious snake of Nimbahera : A belief or a superstition?

Snakes are worshipped in natural habitats as well as in temples by the Hindus They represents eternity as well as materiality, life as well as death, and time as well as timelessness and symbolizes rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing as they shed their skin through sloughing.

Snakes are often portrayed with the good and bad deeds of human as they are the combination of both, their venom are poisonous to kill and medicinal to create too.

In Hindu mythology it is also believed that the 1000 headed snake known as Ananta is holding the Earth. Hindus also celebrate Nag Panchmi to workship snakes and offers gifts of milk and incense to gain knowledge, wealth, and fame.

Valentine’s Week in Feb: Know Rose Day, Chocolate Day, Kiss Day, Teddy Day dates and their significance…

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The most romantic month of year, February is the much-awaited of all months for couples of every age who love to share their love and say ‘I Do’ to their partners.

The month may be the shortest month of the year but this month has a specific week named as Valentine’s Week . It comprises total 8 days and each day has significant values.
These 8 days are zealously celebrated by couples by presenting gifts like Teddy, Chocolate, Flowers and other romantic stuffs to their loved ones.

Here are the name and significance of those 8 days of Valentines Week.

  1. Rose Day on February 7

Rose is a symbol of love and passion and the first day of Valentines week is celebrated with the sign of love. On this day, people give Rose to their loved ones to convey a love message. Rose depict the beauty of love and express the emotions hence the affection is shown by couples via exchanges of roses.
Rose Day is celebrated every year on 7th February.

  1. Propose Day on February 8

The second day in Valentine’s Week is Propose Day. This day is all about expressing hidden desires and spilling the beans. Expressing the deepest feelings in front of someone you love is not easy but this is day when you can let your special person know how much you love them. This day is not just special for single people who want to start a new relationship, but also for couples who are happily committed in relationship. People proposes their loved ones by presenting rings, Flowers, Greeting cards etc.
Propose Day is celebrated every year on 8th February.

  1. Chocolate Day on February 9

Have you ever wondered why the chocolate is synonymous to love? 
Reason is, Chocolate is considered aphrodisiac food. Eating chocolate releases Phenylethylamine and Serotonin which increases the levels of chemical that startle the feelings of love. Hence people present Chocolates as a gift to their loved ones.  A chocolate and a hug can be the best combination to show your love in the valentine’s week.
Chocolate day is celebrated every year on 9th February.

  1. Teddy Day on February 10

The 4th day of Valentines week is Teddy day. Teddy is another symbol of love and comfort. We all need someone to hug when feeling happy and sad hence Teddy is best option to gift as it will remind them of you. The main purpose behind gifting a Teddy bear is to provide hug , a feeling of love and comfort.
Teddy Day celebrated every year on 10th February.

  1. Promise Day on February 11

Promise is a big word. It is something to assure that the statement you are making you will always follow it.
It is an important day for the lovebirds out there. Couples gives promise to each other and show how unconditionally they love each other. Since promise plays some good roles in maintaining a healthy relationship , some promises strengthen the relationships.
Promise Day is celebrated every year on 11th February.

  1. Hug Day on February 12

Hug between two humans does help in the release of a hormone called ‘Oxytocin’ which is also called the ‘love hormone’ or ‘bonding hormone’ which makes one feel warm, loved, good and fuzzy inside. On this day, people hug their loved ones sweetly with love and affection. Offering  a sweet hug to special person shows that you  love them and will always be there for them.

Overall, hug is the best way to show your love and affection towards loved ones and make them feel that you love them.

Hug day is 6th important day of Valentines day.
It celebrated every year on 12th February.

  1. Kiss Day on February 13

Kiss is a way to express emotions of love, passion, respect, affection and peace. When humans kiss, their brains release chemicals like oxytocin and oxytocin is the chemical linked to the love hormone. This increases endorphins and make the body feel happy. This simple physical act is the best way to connect with your partner emotionally and mentally.

On this day couples kisses each other and show their love.
It is celebrated every year on 13th February.

  1. Valentines Day on 14 February

Now comes the main day of Valentines week. The most awaited day for love birds. This is the main day when lovers express affection towards their valentines by greetings and gifts.The day falls on February 14 every year. Couples celebrate this day for the blissful excitement of finding one’s perfect mate

Union Budget 2022: Digital currency, digital university and digital service for farmers…!

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Union Budget 2022 seems to be aiming at realising dream of making Digital India and hence has introduced terms like Digital currency, Digital University and Digital Service for farmers. The EBNW Story studies what digital currency, digital university and digital service for farmers…

Digital Rupee

India will be one of the world’s largest economies to introduce central bank digital currency (CBDC) if it maintains to stick to its plans, following the footsteps of China which is in news to test its digital Yuan

India’s central bank shall issue a digital rupee in the 2022-2023 financial year which begins Apr. 1.

As per finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the introduction of the digital rupee would be based on “blockchain and other technologies.”

Digital University

A digital university will be established to provide access to the world-class quality universal education with personalised learning experience to students throughout the country at their doorsteps.

This digital university that the Centre plans to set up will be based on a networked hub and spoke model. The hub and spoke model here refers to a distribution method in which everything gets originated at a centralised ‘hub’ and then travels to small locations, ‘spokes’, for its final consumption.

In this case, the ‘hub’ refers to the country’s best public universities and institutions while the ‘spokes’ mean each individual student who will consume knowledge generated by the hubs at home via the digital medium.

Digital aid for farmers

The Centre shall promote Kisan Drones along with chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for the delivery of digital and high-tech services to farmers across the country during the financial year 2022-23.

“The use of Kisan Drones to be promoted for crop assessment, digitization of land records, spraying of insecticides and nutrients,” said Nirmala Sitharaman.

Budget 2022: Nirmala Sitharaman wins hearts and laurels. Know how and why…

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 pegged the government’s fiscal deficit for the financial year 2022-23 at 6.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) as the budget recognised the need to boost growth.

The woman of strength is trending on social media. Let’s read facts which make her different from other ministers and help her win laurels…

Her humble apology:

I apologize for not being able to come out with any cut in tax slabs, says FM.

Her understanding of common man challenges:

Didn’t want to increase taxes at the time of pandemic. A conscious decision was taken not to increase taxes because of the hardship that people have been facing due to the pandemic, she says.

Her knowledge on finance and economics:

The country is expected to grow at 9.27 per cent in the coming year. With a focus on four pillars of development — inclusive development, productivity enhancement, energy transition and climate action — the Budget gives a blueprint of economy from India at 75 to India at 100.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 to celebrate art with art-centric sessions

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Jaipur Literature Festival 2022, set to take place between 5-14 March 2022, will return to its home city, Jaipur, for its 15th edition, promoting art and world heritage with numerous innovative initiatives.

Performing arts legend Sohini Roychowdhury, an exponent of Bharatanatyam, and Sharon Lowen, a renowned dancer of Indian classical dance forms – Odissi, Manipuri, Mayurbhanj & Seraikella Chhau – will join Manjari Sinha, acclaimed music and dance critic, for a fascinating conversation on Sringara, exploring the evocative and evolutionary form. 

The session will examine the vast history and many interpretations of Sringara, an aesthetic peak, often consideredthe mother of all nine rasas in Indian dance. 

Feminist, publisher and author Ritu Menon’s biography of the remarkable actor and dancer Zohra Sehgal, who lived a full life until the age of 90, is uniquely structured in theatrical style. Menon puts into context how the creativity of dancer Uday Shankar and actor Prithviraj Kapoor impacted Sehgal. 

In conversation with Festival Producer and Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, Sanjoy K. Roy, Thakore, Menon and Lahiri will discuss the essence of theatre, its genius, its magic, and its pervading misogyny. 

Roy will also be in conversation with much-loved Indian singer and musician Remo Fernandes at a session exploring his pursuit of his greatest loves: music, art, writing and his homeland, Goa. 

B.N. Goswamy, one of the most eminent art historians of our times, opens a window to a wide range of subjects: all on or around the arts, which have immense potential to form aesthetic sensibility. 

From Ananda Coomaraswamy to the Art of Calligraphy, The Meaning of Silence to Farid-ud-din Attar’s great Sufi parable of the Conference of the Birds, among others, Goswamy invites readers to enter into the field of the arts and savour its pleasures. 

In an engaging and comprehensive session with Jaipur Literature Festival Co-Director William Dalrymple, Goswamy will discuss his book Conversations which promises to be a truly accessible primer on art in India and South Asia. 

At another session titled Mughal Portraiture: Presence and Absence, independent art historian Ursula Weekeswill be in conversation with author and art historian Yashaswini Chandra. Weekes’ upcoming book, Mughal Court Painting in India, follows more than a decade of her writing and teaching on Mughal art and culture. She will discuss her latest project on how portraits were important agents in projecting the religious, social and political identities of the members of the Mughal court.

The Festival will feature a session that evokes the sensual lure of the human body as well as the essential ambiguities of its representation. Writer, commentator and vascular surgeon Ambarish Satwik introspects upon the distance between the naked and the nude in the anatomy of our race, even as modern imaging technologies render us asexual and transparent. 

Celebrated writer, curator, and historian Alka Pande has looked at the erotic through diverse perspectives in her work. Her recent book Pha(bu)llus studies the power of phallic symbolism as a key and recurring motif in religion, culture and art. In conversation, they will discuss art and the nature of the erotic, as well as the anti-nude, in the context of the sensuous, the mortal, the philosophical and the spiritual.

Writer, screenwriter and activist Farrukh Dhondy boasts of as many scintillating life experiences as professional accolades. From bearing witness to pre-Independent India, the Partition and many a social movementto meeting a roster of eclectic and even murderous celebrities, Dhondy’s life is a cinematic rollercoaster. In conversation with film and theatre director Arghya Lahiri, Dhondy will discusshis life as a writer.

The Festival will offer a spectacular Heritage Event and the Jaipur Music Stage will run parallel to the main Festival as always.  Like every year, the winner of the annual Ojas Art Award will also be announced. 

Gulmarg in Kashmir winning hearts of tourists since years. Know its history, significance & other details

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Gulmarg situated in Kashmir has been alluring tourists from across the world with its pristine beauty with snowy mountains surroundings it from across

Located 2650 meters above the sea level, Gulmarg has a picturesque beauty and it remains blissfully surrounded with snow-capped mountains covered with white sheet of snow and there are wild mountain flowers all across.

Gulmarg offers alluring and breathtaking views, is blessed with natural beauty, and has a pleasant climatic conditions. 

History behind the name Gulmarg 

The original name of Gulmarg was ‘Gaurimarg’ .  Legend says that the reason behind the name gaurimarg is that this beautiful place is located somewhere near Himalayas which is considered as the Adobe of Lord Shiva while Gauri is the name of Lord Shiva’s wife hence the place got the name as Gaurimarg( path of Goddess Gauri). 

But in 16th century, Chak ruler Yousuf Shah renamed Gaurimarg to Gulmarg which means place of rose as it has wide variety beautiful wild mountains flowers. 

What makes Gulmarg special 

Gulmarg is special for tourists for diverse reasons. Firstly, it is considered to have world’s second highest golf course ,which is situated at an altitude of 2650m. 

Top attraction in Gulmarg is Rani temple which is situated on small hillock in the centre of Gulmarg. People throng here to worship lord shiva. The temple became famous when Bollywood song ‘Jai Jai Shiv Shankar’ of  Rajesh Khanna  and Mumtaz was pictured here in the year 1970. 

Other than this temple, there are lot of beautiful destinations to explore here; some of them are -Gulmarg Gandola, Alpather lake, outer circle walk, Niggle Nallah, Drang Kongdori. 

Film shooting in Gulmarg 

Unlike other tourist spots in the Jammu and Kashmir, Gulmarg remains open all year round for film shooting.

Located in the heart of Kashmir, Gulmarg has been getting attention from different movie directors. Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz had danced together on ‘Jai Jai Shiv Shankar’ while Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia sang ‘Hum tum ek kamre mein band hon’ in the film ‘Bobby’  in this beautiful place. 

Best time to visit Gulmarg 

It is a year round destination but March to June is the best time to explore the beauty of this paradise. If you want to enjoy the snow fall, then October to February would be an excellent option. 

How to get in Gulmarg 

The nearest airport to Gulmarg is Sringar’s Airport. Also there is road way which connects Srinagar from Gulmarg. 

The distance between Gulmarg and Srinagar is around 64km. 

Train is also a best option to get in Gulmarg you can take train from Jammu. 

Gulmarg is untouched with the chaos of city life and has always stayed away from heat wave and hence is considered as the top rated tourist attractions

Kalpana Chawla’s Death Anniversary: Know why the 1st Female Indian Space Traveller was special…

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Kalpana Chawla death anniversary falls on February 1. The day is observed with sadness as it was on this day when Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-origin woman to enter into space, passed away along with her crewmates in the year 2003. 

Kalpana was one of the seven astronauts in the space shuttle, Columbia, which was exploded over the southern United States during its re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere.

According to NASA, the spacecraft was just 16 minutes away from the scheduled landing when the disaster occurred. EBNW Story revisits the daughter of India’s journey beyond the planet. 

Kalpana Chawla Early life

Kalpana was born in Haryana’s Karnal in 1962 she being the youngest of four siblings. She has had a fascination for astronomy from an early age. 

As she had interest in aeroplanes since childhood, she took to NASA following a Master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas, in 1984. 

Graduating with a degree in aeronautical engineering from Punjab Engineering College, she went to Texas for her Master’s, following which she gained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado. 

Kalpana Chawla final flight

In 2003, Kalpana’s final mission was the STS-107, which was a 16-day mission dedicated to science and research in space. NASA says that its six-membered Columbia crew performed 80 experiments before the start of the mission.

February 1 marks the death anniversary of the woman who pioneered as an Indian woman in space and was the second Indian to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere, second only to Rakesh Sharma. 

Rajasthan: School principal gets an emotional farewell in Chittorgarh district [WATCH]

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Rajasthan school principal Kavita Fadnavis was given an emotional send off in Nimbahera district of Rajasthan where students were seen pouring flowers on her vehicle as it slowly paved way on streets amid a huge crowd of teachers and parents. Tanu Anjana writes this report for EBNW Story.

Fadnavis has worked hard for the overall growth for the students of the Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Marjeevi.

In fact, she dedicated her life for the cause of development of her students in this small town in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan.

As per reports, he was known to be one of the most favourite teacher of students and everyone can be seen asking her to stop her plans to go anywhere in the video.  

Kavita also gets emotional, making it a very tough good-bye moment for all. It is also known that she had built a very strong bond with most of her students over the years.

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