COVID-19: Know when the kids in India shall get their Covaxin vaccination dose. The Government of India recently approved the covaxin vaccine for children
Bharat Bio-Tech developed COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin (BBV152) has been recommended for emergency use by Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for the age group of 2-18 years old.
After the ZyCoV-D vaccine developed by Zydus Healthcare for the children above 12 years, now Covaxin is the second COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for the usage in emergency purpose among children of the age group 2-18 years
Hyderabad based Bharat Bio-Tech completed Phase-2 and Phase-3 trials of Covaxin on children below 18 years. The subject experts committee (SEC) gave positive recommendation after the clinical trials on the age group of 2-18 years old. The reports of clinical trials were submitted on Tuesday to Drugs Controller General Of India (DCGI).
“After detailed deliberation, the committee recommended for grant of market authorization of the vaccine for the age group of 2 to 18 years for restricted use in emergency situation,” the subject expert panel said in a statement.
The vaccine will be administered in two doses, with a gap of 20 days in between the first and second dose.
Few other vaccines that are lined up for childrens in India includes:
Corbevax: The DCGI has also granted permission to Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited to start conducting second and third phase clinical trials a homegrown vaccine on children aged between 5 and 18 with certain conditions.
Zydus Cadila: ZyCov-D three dose needle free vaccine got approval in August for emergency use on adults as well as adolescents aged 12 and above.
Novavax/Covovax: American based vaccine, known as Cocovax in India got permission to run second and third phase trials of the first protein subunit vaccine on children aged 2 to 17 with certain conditions and is expected to launch the vaccine for children early next year.
Buland Darwaza: Know history, details, significance and quick facts of the world’s largest door situated inFatehpur Sikri of Uttar Pradesh state in India.
Buland Darwaza is the world’s largest door which is located in Fatehpur Sikri of Uttar Pradesh, the largest state of the country.
Buland Darwaza: Door of victory
Buland Darwaja is an entrance to Jama Masjid which speaks the story of Akbar’s glorious kingdom. It is also knows as door of victory which was built in 1602.
Buland Darwaza: Highest gate of world& its history
Buland Darwaza is the highest gate in the world which sums up the story of Mughal empire. The Buland Darwaza was built by Emperor Akbar celebrating his victory over Gujarat. The inscriptions in Persian are still inscribed on the eastern pylon of the entrance of this gate, which are related to Akbar’s conquest of the Deccan.
Buland Darwaza: Marvel made with red sandstone & white marble
It is made of red sandstone which is decorated with white marble. In front of the door and on the pillars are inscribed verses from the Quran. It is decorated with octagonal dome. Structure of Buland Darwaza is a mixture of Hindu and Persian style architecture.
It is one of the most attractive art form of Mughal period.
Inscriptions on the Buland Darwaza:
“The world is a Bridge, pass over it, but build no houses upon it. He who hopes for a day may hope for eternity; but the World endures but an hour. Spend it in prayer for the rest is unseen.”
World’s tallest woman is Turkey’s Rumeysa Gelgiwho has a height of 215.16cm (7ft 0.7in). She has registered her name in the Guinness World record book, Riya Shahi reports….
Rumeysa is 24-year-old woman who has won the above title. Earlier, she was being named the world’s tallest living female teenager at the age of 18. This year, she was measured again and won the title as an adult as well
The reason of her tall figure is a syndrome known as Weaver syndrome, an extremely rare condition which causes accelerated growth amongst other abnormalities including skeletal maturation. Due to this condition, Rumeysa had to use wheelchair most of the time and for walking, she had to use walkers. Rumeysa is outspoken about her condition and she wants to use her platform to inform and educate people about this rare medical syndrome.
Her height increases curiosity in people who see her, but that never affects her life. She stated in the report that most the people are kind and supportive towards her. In a statement Rumeysa said-“Every disadvantage can be turned into an advantage for yourself so accept yourself for who you are, be aware of your potential and do your best”
A very interesting fact that the world’s most tallest man is also from Turkey Sultan Kösen, who stands 251 centimeters (8 feet, 2.8 inches) tall. And both the record holders are from the same country is a very rare occurrence in the history of Guinness World records. Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records stated that ‘The category of tallest living woman is not one that changes hands very often, so I’m excited to share this news with the world’.
Last time this happened was in 2009, when Bao Xishun (236.1 centimeters; 7 feet, 8.95 inches) and Yao Defen (233.3 centimeters; 7 feet 7.85 inches) from China held the records.
“It’s an honor to welcome Rumeysa back into the record books. Her indomitable spirit and pride at standing out from the crowd is an inspiration. The category of tallest living woman is not one that changes hands very often, so I’m excited to share this news with the world.”
– Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief, Guinness World Records
#HandmadeInIndia: Let’s visit the top destinations of India where once can buy signature handicrafts of India…
#HandmadeinIndia: This one term has made millions of hearts big time fan of India and its handmade story. EBNW Story features top destinations where these signature handicrafts can be bought…
Bandhani, Rajasthan
Bandhani, which comes under the type of tie and dye textiles, is a beautiful handicraft famously done in Rajasthan, India. Bandhani is decorated by plucking clothes with fingernails into many tiny bindings that form a figurative design. Bandhani is a very old practice, which was started some 5000 years ago. The beautiful art of Bandhani is a favorably skilled process which involves high patience and understanding. The fabrics are dyed by tightly tying textiles using threads, wires, stones , grains like cereals and rice etc. The fabrics are dipped in natural colours as it is a handicraft process. The main natural colors used in Bandhani are yellow, red, blue, green and black, and it is believed that different colors convey different meanings in this beautiful textile.
Madhubani , Bihar
Madhubani is a beautiful style of painting practised in the Mithila region of Bihar. Madhubani painting originated from Bihar some 2500 years ago, whose legacy still continues in Bihar. Also called as Mithila painting, it is created using using fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens and match sticks using natural dyes and pigments with a main theme of traditional geometric patterns. The paintings were traditionally practised on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts, but now they are also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Madhubani paintings are two dimensional eye catching imagery, which are famous not only in Bihar but worldwide. It has also received GI (Geographical Indication) status.
Gond Art, Madhya Pradesh
Gond art is a unique form of painting originated from folk and tribal art and is practiced by one of the largest tribes in India, ‘the Gond’, they are predominantly from Madhya Pradesh. Gond art includes a form of story telling through paintings which is rooted in their folk tales and culture. It is believed that Gond paintings are a reflection of man’s close connection with his natural surroundings. While a majority of Gond paintings do take inspiration from nature. The painting is created using charcoal, coloured soil, plant sap, mud, flowers, leaves and even cow dung, by carefully drawing lines in such a way that coveys a sense of movement in still images to make it look alive. To add more details, dots and dashes are used. Gond paintings are made using bright vivid colours such as white, red, blue and yellow.
Phulkari, Punjab and Haryana
Phulkari a folk embroidery art of Punjab are created using floral works, motifs and geometrical shapes with soft silky floss threads. It is an ancient art originating from Punjab in 15th century. A rural handmade complex art which requires patience to make one. Phulkari embroidery is mostly very bright, vibrant and it brings color to people’s lives. The Phulkari art is very popular worldwide and it is made by women in Punjab which celebrates womanhood. A vast history and tradition is behind this beautiful art of embroidery which embraces its worth more in Punjab.
Bamboo handicrafts, East India
Bamboo handicrafts, known as one of the most old crafts by humans, are very famous in parts of East India. Bamboo crafts are the most eco friendly crafts made in India. India have a great source of bamboo materials, which gives the artisans more opportunities to create beautiful handicrafts. It requires excellent craftsmanship and a unique perspective. Numerous decorative items and gift items are made through bamboo handicraft, the variety of bamboo product is wide from boxes, chairs, teapots, baskets, hand bags, etc. Bamboo handicrafts are predominantly made in Assam, West Bengal and Tripura.
Rogan Painting, Gujarat
Rogan Painting is an cloth printing art which is famously practiced in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Rogan Painting is produced by boiling castor oil for about two days and then adding vegetable pigments and a binding agent which results in a paint which is thick and shiny. Rogan Painting is done by applying the patterns using metal blocks with patterns carved into them, designs are produced freehand by trailing thread-like strands of paint off of a stylus. Half of a design is painted, then the cloth is folded in half, transferring a mirror image to the other half of the fabric. The designs include floral motifs, animals, and local folk art.
Ninety-year-old William Shatner, who portrayed Captain Kirk on the original “Star Trek,” has become the oldest person ever to travel to space.
He rode aboard a suborbital spacecraft which went through the edge of outer space before parachuting to a landing. He took off aboard a New Shepard spacecraft — the one which was developed by Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, and the same vehicle which took Bezos himself to space this summer — before 10:50 a.m. ET from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site.
Bezos, known as a lifelong “Star Trek” fan, flew Shatner as a comped guest.He was accompanied with three crewmates: Chris Boshuizen, a co-founder of satellite company Planet Labs, and software executive Glen de Vries, who are both paying customers, and Audrey Powers, Blue Origin’s vice president of mission and flight operations.
Dal Bati Churma is a traditional dish of state Rajasthan. No trip of Rajasthan is complete without this three in one treat.
Dal Bati: Know what this dish is all about!
Bati is made with whole wheat flour fashioned into dumplings that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, dipped in ghee. Daal is prepared using tuvaar dal, chana, mung dal, moth dal, or urad dal. The meal is finished off with crushed bati doused in ghee and mixed with sugar or jaggery which is known as Churma. It is so beautifully served with green chutney, Onion and Tomato. Laddu is also served with Thali which is cherry on the top.
Dal Bati: Reasons why it is so much loved across?
What Idly Sambhar is to Tamil, Dal Bati Churma is to Rajasthan. Dal Bati was first made in desert kingdom of Mewar. It was quite delicious and started getting popularity in whole Rajasthan , even some local dynasty started adopting this. After some time it somehow reached to Rani Jodha Bai.
World Sight Day 2021: #LoveYourEyes, is the theme of the international day which aims at highlighting the importance of being aware of one’s own eye health.
World Sight Day (WSD), an international day of awareness for eye sight, is observed annually on the second Thursday of October, aiming to draw attention on the global issue of eye health. This year, World Sight Day falls on October 14.
Drawing attention towards blindness, visual impairments, and the prevention methods of eye sight, the day is considered as the most important advocacy and communications event on the eye health calendar.
World Sight Day History
World Sight Day (WSD) was initiated in the year 2000 as part of the SightFirst Campaign which was launched by the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF).
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and the World Health Organization (WHO) together coordinate and organise World Sight Day (WSD) every year.
Different countries around the world have been observing this event in different ways.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom joined the agency’s cause in 2020.
World Sight Day Significance
On World Sight Day, IAPB raises public awareness on blindness and vision impairment as major international public health issues.
Its members further influence governments and health ministers of different countries to participate in and designate funds for national blindness prevention programmes.
World Sight Day 2021 Theme
The theme of World Sight Day 2021 is #LoveYourEyes which has been chosen to address the bigger picture of eye health at the national and global levels, and to highlight the importance of being aware of one’s own eye health.
World Sight Day 2021 and 4 Ps
IAPB has listed out four Ps as it exhorts people to “love your eyes” — prevent sight loss, protect, preserve and prioritise vision.
Ajar Devgn, through his Instagram account, shared the teaser of his upcoming feature episode in the famous survival skills reality show ‘Into The Wild’ with Bear Grylls, who is widely known for his television series Man vs. Wild.
He quoted ‘They say you will never know until you go and so I did!, under his post,Grylls also left a comment under his post saying, ‘What a time and what a mission…proud to have adventured alongside you Ajay’.
Into The Wild which a reality show starring BearGrylls. In each episode,Grylls brings a different celebrity along with him on a fearful adventure. There has been enormous number of celebrities who have been featured in the show,Grylls has hosted famous faces like Barack Obama, Kate Winslet, Roger Federer, Julia Roberts in the past.
There has been three special features of Indian faces in the show too. The first Indian celebrity to appear on the show was superstar Rajnikanth, and other than famous celebrities include Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has also been a special guest forGrylls in 2019, Man vs wild show.
Celebrity like Akshay Kumar did a special episode with Grylls in the Bandipur National Reserve.
Now the thundering show has invited Ajay Devgn for a episode which will air on Discovery+ in India on 22nd October, at 6 AM. The actor is seen to be highlighting his survival skills in the uninhabited Islands of the Indian Ocean.
The trailer showed an another fearless side of Devgn, surviving this ultimate challenge. ”It’s fierce, its unforgiving, it’s expert mode on,” says Bear Grylls as the two iconic daredevils are to he seen swimming around sharks.
‘It’s not just a game bro’ says Ajay Devgn as this is going to be a rollercoaster experience for him, a stage which is for brave hearts.
Rajasthan village in Jodhpur district is scripting a story of sustainability by designing dresses for renowned personalities including Dutch queen,London rapper Jelani Blackman andcelebrity Livia Firth. EBNW Story features how the dresses made by the small village women is making big impact on global world…
Rajasthan, known as the hub of handicraft and handwork, is witnessing a major transformation in Bhikamkor, a small village of Jodhpur district, where a group of around 80 artisanal women have been making dresses for celebrities including Dutch Queen and renowned London rapper Jelani Blackman. This NGO, headed by Madhu Vaishnav, is reaching out to international clients and partnering with international fashion brands to produce garments, accessories etc aiming at empowering women via skill development to create meaningful livelihood opportunities
Renowned musician Blackman recently wore the dress made by this Saheli Women in one of his concerts.
Saheli Women, in its instagram post, said, “It is amazing to see sustainable fashion growing from grassroots level to big music concerts. We are very close to change in the world. Thank you so much @jelaniblackman to support our mission.”
Jelani, meanwhile, reverted with heart emojis saying, “🧡🔥🧡.”
The dress made by Saheli women was also worn by Netherlands Queen and another celebrity Livia Firth, a sustainable activist and wife of actor Colin Firth.
Livia, on her Instagram handle, said: “I am honoured to wear the story of Bharti, the woman who made this dress @_saheliwomen ?? this is what true sustainability is like – it involves people, their sustainable and fair income and goes all the way through the supply.”
Madhu, in fact, has been scripting a story of sustainability, and going with her desire to help out women, has started a new project to help the Pakistani Hindu immigrants.
“We are very happy to share about our new Saheli Women centre. All the ladies in the area are Pakistani Hindu immigrants who came to India in search of acceptance, security, livelihood and citizenship but are strangled in regulations that have left them stateless for years.
The majority of women have no opportunity to make a livelihood for themselves or their family here and their husband’s struggle to find adequate work in jodhpur, India.
They have nothing to turn to for an income other than to work in the mining industry. Many women were found widowed due to such hazardous jobs resulting in death.”
“While adapting to the new environment, the migrants have a daily struggle to meet basic human needs. this is where Saheli steps in to provide income and training. Saheli women believes in the power a women holds and its goal is to support the women to make them financially and emotionally independent.”
“We teach them the skills that are needed for the job so they can bring food to their home, give their children a better childhood and a brighter future. Our amazing ladies love to work with their fellow Saheli’s and bring this garment to you with love. This can continue to bring light to their life and smiles on their faces. These women are truly inspiring to us,” she says.
(Plz see: The picture has been taken from Vogue magazine)
October 12 world arthritis day. Horizontal poster. Osteoarthritis template medical design. Bones injury. Rheumatism concept. Broken bone design. Editable vector illustration on light background
World Arthritis Day 2021 is celebrated every year on October 12 to spread awareness on existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, EBNW Story shares the history and significance of the day.
World Arthritis Day (WAD), celebrated each year on October 12 to spread awareness about the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, was first observed in 1996.
World Arthritis Day (WAD) 2021 Theme
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World Arthritis Day (WAD) 2021 significance
Arthritis is a broad term used for more than a hundred diseases related to joints. It can cause swelling in or around a joint, resulting in pain, stiffness, and sometimes difficulty moving.
World Arthritis Day provides an opportunity for all communities, everywhere, to come together and to find a common voice to help bring the much-needed message to all audiences.
On this day, campaigns are launched and awareness is created on arthritis on its timely diagnosis and management strategies.
World Arthritis Day (WAD) 2021 challenges
There are around one-hundred million people undiagnosed who are trying to cope with symptoms that are often overlooked and frequently misdiagnosed, according to EULAR (European Alliance of Associations For Rheumatology).
Two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
