Kerala Rains | As gloom descends on God’s own country, disaster strikes again.
Heavy rains have battered Kerala, leading to floods and landslides, which killed 25 people, including nine children.
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Akin to the floods in 2018, three days of heavy rainfall have led to steady inflow and brimming water levels in Kerala’s dams.
Colin Powell, who was the first Black national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state in U.S. history, died at 84 of Covid-19. He was fully vaccinated, his family said.
He served under President George W. Bush and was a four-star general who rendered his duty as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989-1993.
The New Yorker was also a soldier for over 30 years.
Colin Powell’s immune system was weakened by treatment for multiple myeloma, his family said. People with multiple myeloma are at greater risk of developing severe Covid-19. Vaccines are also likely to be less effective in these patients.
Former President Bush called him ‘a great public servant’, while remembering him upon his death.
MS Dhoni, after showing a wonderful performance in IPL 2021, has now received as rousing welcome in Team India as a mentor of the team. Look at these pictures to know the fact…
MS Dhoni, after helping CSK get fourth IPL trophy, has now got another interesting role of a mentor in Team India. He received a rousing welcome on pitch. BCCI shared the pics.
Sharad Purnima 2021: Let’s know the date, significance and stories which are associated with this festival.
Sharad Purnima 2021 falls on October 20 this year. Let’s read about the significance and stories associated with this festival.
Sharad Purnima 2021 Significance
It is believed that Sharad Purnima is the only day in the year when the moon comes out with all sixteen Kala.
It is believed that those who worship Lord Chandra on the day of Sharad Purnima are blessed with health, wealth & happiness
Moon rays on Sharad Purnima day have certain healing properties which nourish our body, mind and soul. Hence, in Indian tradition, rice kheer is prepared and is kept under open sky in the moonlight.
Next day, kheer is distributed as prashad. Also, in certain parts of India, women put threads in the needle looking at the moonlight which they believe will sharpen their eyesight.
Sharad Purnima 2021 and stories associated
During the Dwapar Yuga, Lakshmi incarnated as Radha at the time of Lord Krishna’s birth. Also Lord Krishna’s Raslila is believed to have started on Sharad Purnima. Next Kartikeya was born on this auspicious day of Sharad Purnima and that’s why it is known as Kumar Purnima by many people.
Yuvraj Singh, an Indian cricket player, has been arrested for making casteist remark on another player during instagram session.
He was later released on interim bail.
A Hansi-based resident, Rajat Kalsan, lodged an FIR against Yuvraj under various sections of the IPC and the SC/ST Act.
He alleged that Yuvraj, during an Instagram live, had made an objectionable remark while referring to another player.
The cricketer approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking quashing of the FIR while pleading innocence in the case.
Karwa chawth 2021 falls on October 24 this year. The festival known for married women celebrates love, relationship and marriage. EBNW Story brings five best quotes to be exchanged by the couple.
Karwa Chauth is a festival for married women who fast whole through the day praying for their Suhag and happiness of their married life.
Originally celebrated in the northern states of the country, Karwa Chauth has now become popular in other parts of India too.
Nowadays, even men fast for their wives. The preparation of Karwa Chauth starts before a month because their is a craze in women to get ready again as a bride.
The propitious day is going to celebrate this year on October 24.
Here are some best quotes for Karwa Chauth 2021
Warm wishes to my husband who completes me , who brings joy to me, who takes care of me in every situation. Happy Karwa Chauth.
May God bless you with all those happiness & pleasures you have asked for me, sweetheart! Wish you a happy Karva Chauth And a prosperous married life.
Hope this day strengthens the bond of love between us. May the almighty bless us with a happy and long married life. Happy Karwa Chauth.
May the site of full moon fill your heart with happiness. Wishing you a blessed Karwa Chauth.
The Mangal Sutra will always remind you of me and the promises that bind us together. For you I’ll always be there, Happy Karwa Chauth
Smita Patil birthday falls on October 17. See what Raj Babbar, her husband says..
Bollywood star and a politician Raj Babbar remembered his first wife Smita Patil on her birthday and termed her as exceptional.
“Her soulful portrayals were a class & her connect to the masses so pristine – fondly remembering Smita today on her birthday. Your presence had a glitter. Your influence lifetime,” he said on his twitter.
India’s first museum dedicated to alcohol has opened in Goa. ‘All About Alcohol’ is a museum dedicated to centuries-old alcohol bottles, glasses and manufacturing equipment which has opened in Candolim
Alcohol museum, first of its place dedicated to alcohol has opened in India.
For the “spirited” enthusiasts, this museum, branded as “All About Alcohol”, has been set up by local businessman Nandan Kudchadkar, in North Goa’s Candolim village.
The All About Alcohol Museum focuses on the pride Goans take in feni, the colourless alcohol that has been part of the Goan culture for centuries.
These garrafoes (handblown glass containers) have been storing Feni since the 1946. Feni that is made on the Kudchadkar’s family estate in Neturlim, South Goa.
The museum houses several artefacts linked to feni, in which the local cashew-based alcohol was stored centuries ago.
The major idea behind the setting up of this museum was to make the world aware of Goa’s rich heritage, especially the story of feni which is quite the strong local drink, Kudchadkar, who is a collector of antiques, told media.
“When we come to India, we project alcohol differently. Following my instincts, I decided to set up India’s first museum dedicated to alcohol,” he said.
COVID-19 Vaccination Anthem: An Audio-Visual song sung by renowned singer Padma Shri Kailash Kher to promote the vaccination drive was launched today by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
COVID-19 Vaccination Anthem, which is an Audio-Visual song sung by renowned singer Padma Shri Kailash Kher to promote the vaccination drive across the country, was launched today by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli.
Secretary PNG Tarun Kapoor, senior officers of the Ministry and Oil & Gas PSUs were also present in the event, which was in a hybrid mode. The song has been produced by the Oil & Gas PSUs
Kailash Kher expressed confidence that the song will go a long way in overcoming the myths and boost the vaccine’s acceptability.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021: Celebrated each year on October 17, the day highlights the problems faced by poverty-stricken people and to make the world a poverty-free world…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an annual event being observed on October 17 to spread awareness globally regarding poverty, violence and hunger.
International Day for Eradication of Poverty 2021 Theme
The theme for this year is: “Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet”.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021 History
Joseph Wresinski, founder of International Movement ATD Fourth World, introduced this day to the world.
In fact, it was first observed in 1987 at the Human Rights and Liberties Plaza at the Trocadéro in Paris, France, to honour those victims who faced the blues of poverty, hunger and violence.
However, in 1992, United Nations officially announced that International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, shall be observed on October 17 each year
This day was launched to bring up the problems faced by poverty-stricken people and to make this world a poverty-free world. Joseph Wresinski, Text Engraved on Original Commemorative Stone in Paris, reads, “Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty.”
The United Nations, four years after Wresinski’s death in 1992, officially announced October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021 Significance
This special day promotes dialogue and understanding between people living in poverty. In 2008, an International Committee for October 17 was launched to observe this day and to monitor the situation.
