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PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to strengthen health facilities

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PM Modi launches new campaign
PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to create digital health IDs.

PM Modi launches a new campaign to provide a unique digital health ID to every citizen, and strengthen health facilities more.

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission that will provide every citizen with a unique digital health ID to save all of their health records, which will be digitally protected. This campaign is a new phase in strengthening the health facilities, create digital healthcare professionals, and facilities registry.

“Today we are launching a mission that has the potential of bringing a revolutionary change in India’s healthcare facilities.” PM said about the digital initiative.

The initiative will help individuals to discover hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies across the country, which will increase the ease of living, and simplify the procedures in hospitals.

“At present, the use of technology in hospitals is currently limited to only one hospital or to a single group.” Modi stated. “The entire ecosystem related to treatment and healthcare policy-making is going to become more effective with this modern platform.”

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to strengthen health facilities
Procedures will be made easier through this campaign.

The campaign is designed to benefit the poor and middle class, specifically when it comes to finding the right doctor and a hospital. Through this, it will be easy for the patient to find a doctor that will understand their language and who is specialised more in that particular disease for the best treatment.

It will also create a seamless online platform that will help access treatment records, and enable faster and effective treatment.

“Doctors don’t advertise themselves in the newspapers. Only after someone visits a doctor, we hear that the doctor is good. However, with tis initiative, information on doctors will reach everyone; it will tell you about doctors who are knowledgeable about a speciality; it will tell you who to reach out to; who is the nearest, where you can reach at the earliest,” said PM Modi.

Beside doctors, labs and drug stores will also be easily identified for better tests.

PM Modi brought back 157 artefacts from his US trip, handed over by President Biden

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PM Modi
PM Modi was handed over the ancient artefacts of India by President Biden, as a sign to strengthen efforts to decrease illicit trade of religious antiques.

PM Modi brought back 157 artefacts from his trip to USA, that were handed over by Biden. Know more about these artefacts.

As he concluded his 3-days USA trip, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought back home 157 artefacts that were handed over to India by the USA President Joe Biden, both of them expressing their commitment towards strengthening efforts to combat theft, illicit trade and trafficking of cultural objects.

Nearly half of the artefacts (71) are cultural, while the other half consists of figurines related to Hinduism (60), Buddhism (16), and Jainism (9). Approximately 45 of them belong to Before Common Era.

PM Modi conveyed his appreciation for the repatriation of antiquities to India by United States.

As per the government, PM Modi continues bringing the stolen artefacts from around the world, which are either returned or are in the process of being returned.

Between 1976 and 2013, only 13 antiquities were retrieved from different countries, but between 2014 and 2021, as Modi took the position, over 200 artefacts have been brought home.

The Modi government has brought more ancient Indian treasures than the four decades before it.

Some of the artefacts are listed here:

  • Bronze and Sandstone Artefacts
PM Modi brought back 157 artefacts from his US trip, handed over by President Biden

The bronze collects mostly contains ornate figurines of Laxmi Narayana, Buddha, Vishnu, Siva Parvathi, 24 Jain Tirthankaras and Kankalamurti, Brahmi and Nandikesa besides other unnamed divine figures and deities.

There is also a one-and-a-half metre bas relief panel of Revanta in sandstone of the 10th CE and the 8.5 cm tall bronze Nataraj from the 12th CE.

  • Terracotta and Copper artefacts
PM Modi brought back 157 artefacts from his US trip, handed over by President Biden

The items majorly belong to the period of 11th CE to 14th CE as well as historic antiquities, which include copper anthropomorphic object of 2000 BC or the terracotta vase from the 2nd CE.

There are, in total, 56 terracotta pieces.

  • Hindu Sculptures
PM Modi brought back 157 artefacts from his US trip, handed over by President Biden

Some religious sculptures belonging to Hinduism are also on the list, which includes a Three-headed Brahma, Chariot-driving Surya, Vishnu and his consorts, Siva as Dakshinamurti and Dancing Ganesha.

  • Buddhist Sculptures
PM Modi brought back 157 artefacts from his US trip, handed over by President Biden

The motifs include sculptures from Buddhism, which consists of a Standing Buddha, Boddhisattva Majushri, Tara and Jainism – Jain Tirthankara, Padmasana Tirthankara, Jaina Choubisi, as well as secular motifs like Amorphous couple in Samabhanga, Chowri Bearer, and a Female playing drum.

Among other artefacts, there is also an 18th CE sword with a sheath and an inscription mentioning Guru Hargovind Singh in Persian.

World Heart Day 2021: Know date, history, theme and significance

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World Health Day 2021

World Heart Day 2021: Know the story for Celebrating the 21 successful years of this global campaign this year

World Heart Day 2021: Date

Every year, this event is celebrated on 29th September with a theme to make people aware all around the globe about the heart related (cardiovascular) diseases and to draw special attention to the actions that are needed to be taken for prevention and control of these diseases.

World Heart Day 2021 : History


World Heart Day was founded back in 2000 by the World Heart Federation (WHF). The World Heart Federation (WHF) is a non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, formed in 1972. This annual event was initiated by WHF with an aim to inform people all around the globe about heart illness and to make them aware about the consequences of these diseases which can also lead to death of a person. The first event was celebrated back in 24th September, 2000 but after 2011, it was being celebrated every year on the last Sunday of September.


World Heart Day 2021: Significance

Heart is considered as one of the most prime organ of a human body ,which pumps blood around our body, delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells. But our heart can never remain healthy all the time under every circumstances. There are numerous heart related disease commonly known as ‘cardiovascular diseases’ through which a lot of people suffers. On average, more than 17 million people die from heart-related illnesses every year.
And if such a big issue is not addressed every year more and more people will suffer and die from it.
The main aim and focus of this day is to promote preventative steps and changes in lifestyle to avoid any cardiovascular diseases, like heart attack, stroke, heart failure and any other condition related to the same.

World Heart Day 2021 : Theme

As reported by World Health Federation Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s number one killer, resulting in 18.6 million deaths a year. It has many causes: from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, to air pollution, and less common conditions such as Chagas disease and cardiac amyloidosis.
This year World Heart Day is celebrated with a goal ” USE HEART TO CONNECT” , which is about informing and educating oneself and your friends and family about cardiovascular diseases by using digital technologies. It’s about connecting with our own hearts, making sure we’re fuelling and nurturing them as best we can.


The three key pillars under the theme of 2021 celebrations are:

World Heart Day 2021: Know date, history, theme and significance


1) Equity- It is about enabling and empowering everyone, everywhere – young and old, men, women and children, patients, community healthworkers, doctors to use digital tools for better prevention, diagnosis and care of heart-related conditions.

World Heart Day 2021: Know date, history, theme and significance


2) Prevention- It is about looking after your heart by eating a healthy diet and saying no to tobacco. Digital tools, like phone apps and wearables, can really help you to get motivated and stay on track.

World Heart Day 2021: Know date, history, theme and significance


3) Community- 520 million people around the world are living with CVD that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in the last year, which resulte d in missing their doctor’s appointment, check-up and lack of contact with friends and family but digital networks have the power to connect patients with families, friends, other patients, doctors and carers.

International Translation Day 2021: Know History, Significance, and Current Theme

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International Translation Day

International Translation Day 2021: Observed on September 30 every year, it is a day to recognise translation professionals and promote cultural heritage. Know more about the history of the day, significance, and the current theme.

International Translation Day is observed on September 30 every year to recognise professional translators and interpreters, and to pay tribute to the works of language professionals who have contributed greatly in the era of globalization.

International Translation Day History

Initially, in 1991 the International Federation of Translators (FIT) launched the idea of an official International Translation Day to recognise the community of translators and interpreters globally, and take an effort to promote translation as a profession that has increasingly become essential in the era of globalization.

The United Nations General Assembly, on 24 May 2017, passed a resolution that declared September 30 as the International Translation Day.

The date, September 30, was chosen because it is the day of the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is also said to be the patron saint of translators.

International Translation Day Significance

ITD is an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, who work to bring nations together, understanding and cooperation, facilitating dialogue, contributing to development while strengthening peace and security.

Translation is important to produce clarity, preserve a positive climate and productiveness in interpersonal communication and also in international public discourse.

This day increases awareness among people about the role that languages play in all major and minor situations, be it having a conversation with someone or strengthening cooperation.

International Translation Day Theme 2021

Each year, the FIT chooses a theme for the international day. This year, the theme is “United in translation”, which will preserve cultural heritage, and will promote the idea of communication beyond borders.

Abhinav Bindra B’day special: The first individual gold medallist who bid good-bye for youngsters’ cause!

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Abhinav Bindra b’day special: Abhinav Bindra was born on September 28 in Uttarakhand’s Dehradoon district .

Abhinav Bindra was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal on August 11, 2008 in Beijing.

Started his Olympic journey in 2000, he qualified in three Olympic finals including his golden journey of Beijing in 2008 (Athens being the other one) in his pet10m air rifle, while he missed out in Sydney and London.

Abhinav Bindra achieved the feat during the 2008 Beijing Olympics when the 10 metre air rifle shooter was seen at the top of his craft.

He started his Olympic journey in Sydney in the year 2000 and qualified in three Olympic finals including his golden journey of Beijing in 2008 (Athens being the other one) in his pet 10m air rifle, while he missed out in Sydney and London.

Bindra, India’s lone individual Olympic gold medallist, in 2017 officially announced his retirement, saying “it is time to move on and hand over the baton to the younger generation.”

World Tourism Day 2021: Know date, theme, history & significance

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World Tourism Day: Know its date, theme, history and significance

World Tourism Day, each year, is observed on September 27 to celebrate tourism’s unique ability to ensure that nobody is left behind as the world looks to the future withe everything opening up gradually while fighting the pandemic.

The objective to celebrate the day to highlight the travel sector’s importance in preserving and promoting culture and heritage from across the world.

World Tourism Day Date and history

The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually ever since 1980 across the world on September 27.  In 1970, the Statutes of the United Nations World Tourism Organization were adopted which paved the way for the establishment of UNWTO after five years. The first World Tourism Day was celebrated as an international observance on September 27, 1980 by the UNWTO.

World Tourism Day Significance

The World Tourism Day aims at raising awareness on the importance of tourism in affecting the social, cultural, political and economic values of international community. 

World Tourism Day Theme

The theme for World Tourism Day 2021 is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. It has been designed to look beyond tourism statistics and acknowledge that, behind every number, there is a person. 

World Tourism Day 2021: Rajasthan govt to launch mobile application for tourists

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World Tourism Day: Rajasthan Government to gift a mobile app to tourists to make them aware of tourist spots, transport modes and other services.

On World Tourism Day, the state government will launch a mobile application on September 27 to facilitate tourists visiting Rajasthan.

“The information regarding tourist spots, modes of transport and other services will be available through the new mobile application… Travellers can also know if the local service provider is registered with the department,” Nishant Jain, Director of Tourism Department said.

The application initially will be available on Google playstore while its iOS version is under development and will be launched in a few weeks.

The official application will give reliable and real time information, he said.

Schemes and promotional activities of the department will be promoted through the application, Jain said. 

World Tourism Day 2021: You should not miss these 5 amazing tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh!

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Are you looking for tourist destinations? Check out these 5 beautiful places in Uttar Pradesh, other than Taj Mahal, with their details.

Uttar Pradesh, situated in the northern part of India, is one of the most popular and established tourist destinations. It contains many historical monuments and places of religious significance that date back centuries, including sacred rivers, famed monuments, Ghats, and places of great importance.

Here are 5 places of beauty and peace to explore in Uttar Pradesh:

  • Varanasi
Amazing tourist spots in Uttar Pradesh

Also known as the City of Temples, Varanasi is situated on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is said to be the major religious hub in India, being the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism.

Renowned for its embankments where pilgrims perform ritual purification in both physical and metaphysical ways, some of the other attractions include its enthralling forts, temples, and museums, with its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture.

  • Sarnath
World Tourism Day 2021: You should not miss these 5 amazing tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh!

Located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi is the city of Sarnath, also known as Isipatana, which is one of the four places of pilgrimage that Buddha mentions his devout followers should visit. It is also the birthplace of the 11th Tirthankara Shri Shreyansanatha Bhagwan.

Most of the ancient buildings and structures were damaged or completely destroyed by the Turks, but some can still be easily distinguished.

The Deer Park is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma.

  • Fatehpur Sikri
World Tourism Day 2021: You should not miss these 5 amazing tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh!

A town in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, Fatehpur Sikri was found by Emperor Akbar in 1571 as the capital of Mughal empire. Its dynastic architecture was modelled on Timurid forms and styles, and it was built preferably with red sandstones.

The remarkable preservation of its original spaces helps archaeologists to reconstruct scenes of Mughal court life.

  • Bareilly
World Tourism Day 2021: You should not miss these 5 amazing tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh!

A city in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, Bareilly was founded in 1537 by Jagat Singh Katehriya, and is the eighth most populous city in the state.

According to Mahabharata, it is believed to be the birth place of Draupadi.

Bareilly has many temples, masjids, churches, and it also has a combined amusement and water park named Fun City.

  • Meerut
World Tourism Day 2021: You should not miss these 5 amazing tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh!

Meerut is an ancient city, with settlements dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, and is situated in the western part of Uttar Pradesh. It is the 33rd most populous urban agglomeration.

The city is one of the largest producers of sports goods, and musical instruments, and is famous for being the starting point of the 1857 rebellion against British colonial rule.

It is a beautiful place, known for its many temples, forts, mosques, and churches, which has, nowadays, become a media centre for journalists.

BTSxCOLDPLAY : The most awaited collaboration, ‘My Universe’ is out now!

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BTSxCOLDPLAY

BTSxCOLDPLAY the most awaited collaboration of all time is finally released on all music platforms this morning at 9:30 a.m.

My Universe, the track sung in both English and korean language is a beautiful love song that goes beyond all the boundaries of language, races , gender, class. The song is co-written by both the bands: the rapline of BTS, Suga, J-Hope and RM were involved in writing lyrics.

This song is such a beautiful way of describing love, how love comes in so many different forms. Their collaboration itself proved how they don’t believe in any boundaries and seperation of anything, and thet music itself has no barriers.

Chirs Martin on My Universe via apple music

“Well, it’s a love song. It had been in my mind for a while that someone had said BTS were wondering if we’d do a song for them or something like that & then we started communicating with BTS & then went to Korea. It’s something you could look at”.

A report from korean media said that this collaboration was reportedly done based on the strong will of the members of Coldplay that they want to sing ‘My Universe’ with BTS, BTS also happily accepted this collab suggestion from a musician who they respect.

My Universe official lyric video

The song is released as a lyrical video on YouTube but Coldplay revealed that the song will have a music video released soon. The song is out on all music platforms for streaming and buying.

The ARMY’s and coldplayers are very excited and enthusiastic after the song dropped, the song is trending in many countries over many song charts just after an hour of release. One fan said, “My Universe the song that makes you wanna fly to heaven”, the song is getting love and appreciation from all around the world. Fans are more than ready to break enormous records again with this single.

Handwoven Saris : The top 5 traditional varieties, trending across nation

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The most culturally popular and traditional garment of South Aisa ‘Sari’ is worn in the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. From the time of Indus Valley civilisation in India sari has been very famous among women.
Worn in many different styles, sari is considered a very elegant piece of clothing. No matter, if it’s a puja or a party, sari can be your best friend in anywhere.

A 4.5-9 cm of cloth makes a women look so beautiful and breathtaking, Sari always enhances your aura while giving a modest vibe. Sari which is considered not so easy to drape but in a report it was seen that, eight out of every ten households in India purchases at least one sari. And in many households women still wear sari 24/7.
And we shouldn’t be shocked with fact because sari is something that take one’s beauty to a different dimension. It gives another type of charm, not just being a traditional wear but it’s fashionable, trendy and attractive at the same time.

Let’s take a glimpse at most popular Handwoven Sari’s:


1) Kanchipuram silk sari

Handwoven Saris : The top 5 traditional varieties, trending across nation


Kanchipuram saris woven with heavy silk and gold clothes are made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. Kanchipuram sprees are very beautiful and bright often worn by brides and on special occasions and festivals in India. Kanchipuram is famous for its wide contrast borders and the temple borders, checks, stripes and floral (buttas) are other traditional designs which are found on a Kanchipuram saris. Kanchipuram saris are generally expensive and are considered most desired sari in India.

2) Maheshwari Sari

Handwoven Saris : The top 5 traditional varieties, trending across nation


Maheshwari cotton silk saris are crafted in the town of Maheswar and are handwoven with a technique which was preserved by the community since the 5th century AD. Maheshwari sari is considered as one of the finest garments in India, giving a royal vibe these graceful saris are loved by Indian women. Maheshwari saris are simple but yet it gives elegant taste to a women.

3) Banarasi Sari

Handwoven Saris : The top 5 traditional varieties, trending across nation


Saris made in Varanasi, considered as one of the finest and luxurious saris in India is decorated with intricate design, and, because of these engravings, are relatively heavy. These Handwoven silk saris are famous for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. Their attractive features intertwining floral and foliate motifs, kalga and bel, a string of upright leaves called jhallar at the outer, edge of border. Banarasi saris are often worn by brides or women attending big occasions and these saris are mostly very expensive.

4) Chanderi Silk Sari

Handwoven Saris : The top 5 traditional varieties, trending across nation


The beautiful traditional sari made in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh are made of silk aa well as cotton.
These elegant saris are Handwoven with the help of traditional coin, floral art, peacocks and modern geometric designs and are converted into different Chanderi patterns. Chanderi saris are famously known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk, and opulent embroidery.

5) Tussar Silk Saris

Handwoven Saris : The top 5 traditional varieties, trending across nation


Tussar saris also known as Kosa or raw silk sari is made in the sate of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar. These handwoven elegant saris gives you a ethnic vibes with a modern touch. The saris are very shiny and bright from outside but gives a cozy feeling from inside suitable to wear in occasions during summertime. Crafted in durable tussar silks, these saris makes you a diva in this trendy world and with a lot of comfort