The “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022” report, released recently suggests that the unemployment rate among youth aged 15-24 has reached to 15.6% across the world.
It is three times of the unemployment rate among adult, says this report released by International Labour Organisation (ILO), as a part of Global Call to Action for “human-centred recovery from Covid-19 pandemic”.
Important findings of the report include;
As per report, number of unemployed young population has decreased from 75 million in 2021 to 73 million in 2022. However, this number is still 6 million more than the number before covid-19 pandemic.
Unemployment rate in Africa is 12.7%, below the global average of 14.9%. This figure highlights that, young people have withdrawn from labour markets.
In India, schools were closed for 18 months. Out of 240 million school-going children, just 8% in rural and 23% in urban areas had access to online education. As a result, 92% children have lost one foundational ability in language on an average. 82% children have lost at least one foundational ability in mathematics.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as big bull or warren buffet of Indian stock market died early on Sunday on August 14, 2022 at Candy Breach Hospital, Mumbai. Vidhi Mathur reports how this man made millions and billions by starting with Rs 5000.
As per the reports, the ace veteran investor and businessman, was suffering from multiple disease having an uncontrollable diabetes and was recently discharged from the same hospital a few weeks ago.
The cause of death is considered to be a kidney failure.
As per the doctors apart from kidney ailment, he had multiple organ failure too before being declared as dead.
Rakesh Jhunjhunu began who began his investing journey in 2008 with mere rupees 5000 now had an estimated net worth approximately $5.8 million (Rs. 46Cr.) .
He was considered to be one of the richest man in India. His last public appearance was earlier in August during the launch of Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, as its founder and promoter . It was then, he was seen on a wheelchair. He also owns his private trading and investment firm ‘ Rare enterprises’ and has share of investments in approximately 33 stocks including Start Health ,Tata Motors, Titan,Rallis India, Escorts ,Canara bank .
According to the Forbes, Rakesh was the 36th richest man in India. Many investors and prominent politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi played their tribute to the deceased.
In the tweet, PM Narendra Modi writes-“ Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was indomitable. Full of life, witty and insightful, he leaves behind an indelible contribution to the financial world. He was also very passionate about India’s progress. His passing away is saddening. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, known as Big Bull & Warren Buffett of India, died on 14th August 2022 at the age of 62 due to a Cardiac Arrest.
Jhunjhunwala was born on July 5, 1960, in a Rajasthani family and his upbringing was made in Bombay.
His father was Commissioner of Income Tax, while Rakesh graduated from Sydenham College and thereafter enrolled at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Rakesh then wanted to enter the stock market. On this desire, Rakesh’s father replied, “Do it on your own and don’t ask anyone for money.” With that in mind, Rakesh started his journey in the stock market with his first hard-earned Rs. 5,000
Jhunjhunwala is no doubt one of the best personalities in the Indian stock market. Let’s take a look at 5 interesting facts about Jhunjhunwala.
1. His investment skills earned him the title “India’s Warren Buffet” & Big Bull of Dalal Street.
2. When Jhunjhunwala entered the stock market, the Sensex was at 150 points and today its amazingly near 60,000 points.
3. In the year 1985, when Jhunjhunwala was a college student, he invested 5,000 in the stock market and by September 2018, it had become 11,000 crore. This is completely insane!!!
4. Jhunjhunwala’s earnings were about Rs 46,000 crore.
5. Jhunjhunwala operated a stock trading firm called RARE Enterprises. The enterprise was named from the first two alphabets of his wife’s name, Rekha.
Kedarnath, Kaleshwaram, Kalahasti, Akhaseshwar, Chidambaram and finally the Rameswaram temples
Incredible India is the phrase being used to describe India which is represented by its mystic beauty. Under the same series, we hereby bring a unique story where 8 Shiva temples in India are located in straight line on same longitude with some calling it a miracle while others calling it mystery.
Representing the manifestation of Shivlinga in 5 elements of nature dubbed as Pancha Bhoota – Earth-Water-Fire-Air-Space, incredibly, 8 Shiva temples are located on an alignment of 79° E 41’54”. These popular temples are Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Kaleshwara Mukteeshwara Swamy (Telangana), Srikalahasti (Andhra Pradesh), Ekambareswarar, Jambukeswara, Annamalaiyar, Nataraja and lastly Ramanathaswamy (Tamil Nadu).
Interestingly, these shiva temples were built in an era when there were no satellites, technology, GPS and Gizomas existed. Still, these temples were constructed with exact measurements of latitude and longitude using Yogic science.
The line which connects all these temples is called SHIVA SHAKTI AKSH REKHA, which begins from Kedarnath and ends at Rameswaram. Kedarnath and Rameswaram are situated between the distance of 2383 kilometres and 6 other temples lie within the same geographic longitude.
• Kedarnath 79.0669°
• Kalahashti 79.7037°
• Ekambaranatha- Kanchi 79.7036°
• Thiruvanamalai 79.0747°
• Thiruvanaikaval 78.7108
• Chidambaram Nataraja 79.6954°
• Rameshwaram 79.3129°
• Kaleshwaram N-India 79.9067°
Among these 8 temples there are 5 temples built on the Aksh Rekha, followed by Pancha Bhoota.
1. Temple of Water- Jambukeswara Temple 2. Temple of Fire- Annamalaiyar Temple 3. Temple of Air- Srikalahasti Temple 4. Temple of Earth- Ekambareswarar Temple 5. Temple of Sky- Nataraja Temple
Let’s take a walk through these 8 ancient temples, which lie on the same geographic longitude of 79° E 41’54”.
1. Kedarnath, Uttarakhand The lord of the field ‘Kedarnath’ is situated at a height of 3583m near Madakani River. It is believed that Pandva from Mahabharta built this temple to apologize to Lord Shiva. Kedarnath temple offers the zeal of a devout centre and it streams unmatchable beauty of nature.
2. Kaleshwara Mukteeshwara Swamy Temple Kaleshwara Mukteeshwara Swamy Temple has two Shivlinga placed on a single pedestal named Lord Shiva and Lord Yama, together known as Kaleshwara Mukteeshwara.
3. Rameswaram – Ramanathaswamy Temple
Rameswaram represents the panch tatwa of Vatsu Vigyan Veda. This temple is located in Rameswaram in Tamilnadu. It is believed that Lord Ram prayed to Lord Shiva in this temple to get rid of Ravana.
4. Srikalahasti Temple
The Temple of Air- Srikalahasti Temple is infused with divine energy. Here the linga is made of white stone, shaped like an elephant’s trunk. There is a mandap inside the temple which has a hundred intricately carved pillars.
5. Ekambareswarar Temple
Representing the element Earth of Pancha Bhoota, Ekambareswarar was built thousands of years ago. The Lingham here was made by Goddess Parvati herself. ‘Aayiram Kaal Mandapam’ is one of the significant features of this temple as it consists of 1008 adorning that adorn the inner walls of the temple.
6. Jambukeswarar Temple
Jambukeswara Temple in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu represents the element water. The deity is situated under a Jumbu tree that grows over a small stream and is covered with water during rainy days.
7. Annamalaiyar Temple
Representing the element Agni, this temple is located in the town of Thiruvanamalai in Tamil Nadu. Here, Lord Shiva is worshipped in a column of fire, which is an endless phenomenon.
8. Nataraja Temple
The temple that signifies Shiva’s dancing form- Nataraja-is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. This temple is also like Chidambaram Nataraja. The word Chidambaram is derived from chit, which means “consciousness”, and ambaram, meaning “sky”.
The day – also known as “Rakhi” – offers Hindus the opportunity to celebrate the bond and love between a brother and sister, or siblings in general.
Translated from the original Sanskrit word , “Raksha Bandhan” means bond of protection.”
Indian Embassy in The Hague celebrates “Rakshabandhan” , strengthening the bonds of love, trust and protection between brothers and sisters of India here in the Netherlands.
The event held on Thursday,11th August at Gandhi Center, the cultural wing of ICCR and was inaugurated by Ambassador H.E. Mrs. Reenat Sandhu Addressing the Indian community.
The event was a huge success and attended by Large number of people. The Ambassador and Director of Gandhi center Mr. Shiv Mohan Singh greeted everyone with Bamboo rakhis to all the friends present on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
While living away from India, everyone has a passion for Marathi language, art and culture but needs a tool to express it.
Finally with this noble thought that all the Marathi people based in Holland should get the same opportunity and through this community association, cultural integration of Marathi people, the cultural and social movement of “Rashmin” Kalopasak group was planted in 2011.
In the year 2015, “Netherlands Marathi Mandal” named ‘Rashmin’ was established on the occasion of Maharashtra Day.
In India, mainly in Maharashtra, public Ganeshotsav is celebrated with the intention of creating social awareness and commitment at the ideological level. Ganaraya is enthusiastically welcomed with dhol tashe, lezeem, barchi and an unforgettable 10-day celebration begins!
Keeping this commitment and enthusiasm, Netherlands Marathi Mandal has been continuously trying to maintain the tradition of public Ganeshotsav as dreamed by Lokmanya Tilak in Europe.
The Netherlands Marathi Board has been working for the past 10 years to keep our language, noble culture, art and tradition flowing in Europe.
Like every year, the volunteers of the Netherlands Marathi Mandal are working hard to warmly welcome the Ganesha.
The Marathi mandal are going to welcome esteemed Ganpati of The Hague. On Saturday 3rd September at “Podium Nord” (formerly diamant theatre).
There will be various games, contests, seminars, cultural programs and delicious food for adults and children! So save the date and join us in large numbers for your beloved Ganeshotsav!
International Youth Day was designated by the United Nations in 1999 and since then is observed each year on August 12. The day aims at coming up with solutions for the issues faced by the youth. Established on the recommendation of the World Conference of Ministers, the first International Youth Day was celebrated on August 12, 2000.
International Youth Day emphasises on rights of young people to have access to education, employment, healthcare, monetary services and participation in public life. This is specially significant as several young people across the world are struggling with issues related to physical or mental health, education and employment.
International Youth Day 2022 Theme
The theme for International Youth Day in 2022 is ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a world for all ages.’
International Youth Day 2022 Wishes and Messages
Today, we are celebrating all the ones who are young at heart, vibrant at mind and beautiful by nature and yes I am taking about the youths. Happy International Youth Day!
The destiny of a nation depends on the hands of the youth. On International Youth Day, sending warm wishes to you while wishing for a hopeful future.
The attitude and approach of the youth of a nation is the reflection of its future. So be positive and always spread positivity. Wishing you a very Happy International Youth Day!
Youths are filled with energy and when this energy is used in the right direction we see wonders happening. Happy International Youth Day!
International Youth Day 2022 Quotes:
1. “Everything starts with a dream then it transforms into thoughts then into actions and youth has the best chance to accomplish this.”
2. “Youth is not just another time of a life, but it is a state of mind, matter of a will, quality of an imagination and vigor of the emotions.”
3. “Youth is happy because everything is new for them and thus they have the capacity to see beauty in everything. Anyone who keeps this ability never grows old.”
4. “The foundation of any nation that how it will be 20 years later is laid by its youth of today.”
International Youth Day 2022 Slogans:
1. Youth in itself is a talent but this talent perishes with time.
2. Youth is the gift given by nature to this world, value it and use it wisely.
3. Youth is not just about enjoyment and merriment but it is also about becoming responsible and wise.
4. Youth is the most beautiful phase of a life so try to make it the most memorable one.
Gayatri Jayanti is observed as the birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri who is also considered as the Goddess of Veda and hence is known as Veda Mata.
It is believed that Goddess Gayatri is manifestation of all phenomenal attributes of Brahman and is worshipped as the Goddess of Hindu Trimurti.
She is considered as the mother of all Gods and embodiment of three Devi called as Goddess Saraswati, Parvati and Lakshami.
Gayatri Day 2022 celebrations
Most people, especially in South India, observe Gayatri Jayanti during Shravana Purnima.
Devotees observe Gayatri Jayanti by making special prayers to Gayatri Mata and by chanting Gayatri Mantra.
In modern India, Gayatri Jayanti day during Shravana Purnima is celebrated as Sanskrit Diwas, a day to mark the importance of Sanskrit language.
Various activities, seminars and workshops are organised on the day of Sanskrit Diwas to promote the Vedic language. In current time, the usage of Sanskrit has been limited to only Puja-Patha and academic activities.
Gayatri Devi incarnation of three Hindu deities
People believe the Goddess Gayatri has similar power to the trinity of gods – Brahma, Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Also, she is the incarnation of three Hindu deities – Goddess Parvati, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati.
Devotees believe that Goddess appears in the form of knowledge during Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. So, the birth anniversary of her falls on Shravan Purnima. Whoever worships Mother Gayatri may get bestowed with positivity, wisdom and knowledge. Mother Gayatri helps the person fulfil their wishes if they remember her during the difficult phase of their life. We often see devotees chanting Gayatri mantras to seek the removal of evil spirits.
The 14th Dalai Lama: Tenzin Gyatso is the current and 14th Dalai Lama, who is also known as Gyalwa Rinpoche to the Tibetan people.
Being the highest spiritual leader and former head of Tibet, he is considered as a living Bodhisattva. He was also conferred upon with the ‘chief Patron of the Maha Bodhi Society of India’ in 2008.
In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was named as one of the “Children of Mahatma Gandhi”, in Time Magazine.
‘dPal rNgam Duston’, the highest civilian honour of Ladakh was recently conferred to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama for his contribution towards humanity.
dPal rNgam Duston Award:
This 6th dPal rNgam Duston Award was conferred to Dalai Lama by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh.
dPal rNgam Duston is celebrated to mark the foundation day of LAHDC at Sindhu Ghat.
Ladakh and Tibet, connected through the Indus River, have several religious and cultural similarities. The spiritual leader noted that, changing climatic condition a big cause of concern and asked everyone to be environmentally conscious in their action.
