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Nelson Mandela International Day 2021 Theme, Wishes Quotes, Poster, Design, Banner, History, Significance

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Nelson Mandela International Day 2021 Theme, Wishes Quotes, Poster, Design, Banner, History, Significance

Nelson Mandela International Day 2021 is observed each year on July 18 across the globe to remind the contributions made by  this great man for the cause of peace, human rights, reconciliation and freedom on Planet Earth. Let’s read in detail about the day.

Nelson Mandela International Day 2021:  History

Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in South Africa and hence the day is celebrated as Mandela Day. He rose to fame as a great politician, revolutionary, and philanthropist. 

The Mandela Day is observed to “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day.” 

For almost 67 years, Mandela fought against social justice. Since 2009, on 18 July, it has been an official United Nations holiday. 

It was on 18 July, 2009 that the first Mandela Day was launched in New York. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on November 10, 2009 declaring 18 July as “Nelson Mandela International Day”. 

This day marks the contribution to peace through his active involvement in promoting human rights, resolving conflicts, international democracy, and reconciliation, and addressing racial issues.

Nelson Mandela International Day celebration

To honour Nelson Mandela, many statues and civic tributes have been made at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, South Africa. Even a bridge, known as the Nelson Mandela Bridge has been made in Johannesburg. The postage stamp has also been dedicated to Nelson Mandela. Also, various musical tributes are being paid to him in previous times.

Nelson Mandela International Day Quotes

Quotes: It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.” – Nelson Mandela

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”

Nelson Mandela International Day 2021: Theme

The theme for 2021 Nelson Mandela International Day is “One Hand Can Feed Another.”

Lakshya Raj Prakash Singh: Meet this younger prince of Jaipur who became Sirmaur Maharaj at the age of 9!

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Lakshya Raj Singh, younger prince of Jaipur, is now the titular Maharaja of Sirmaur, an erstwhile princely state located in the hills of southern Himachal Pradesh.

He is the younger son of Jaipur Princess Diya Kumari who was anointed as the titular Maharaja of Sirmaur in 2013, when he was nine years old.

The Raj Tilak (coronation) of the younger prince of Jaipur was held at elegant Nahan Palace, reviving the memory of old regal splendour.  

Following the tradition of the family, the Raj Tilak was attended by members of the erstwhile princely states, Jagirdars, Thikanedars, businessmen, Tazmi Sirdars, amid other dignitaries.

Besides family and friends of the Jaipur royal family, Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia and late Sunanda Pushkar also attended the function.

Now known as the Maharaja Lakshya Raj Prakash of Sirmaur, he is the maternal grandson of Rajmata Padmani Devi – who is the daughter of the former and last Maharaja of Sirmaur, Rajendra Prakash who passed away in 1964.

Jaypore! Shop till you drop with top 5 weaves, designs and collections…!

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JAYPORE works closely with artisans, craftpersons and leading brands to curate best weaves, embroideries, and designs, packaged into collections across categories at exceptional value for its patrons. Each piece tells a grand craft story and celebrates the rich cultural history of this country. Enjoy up to 50% Off on apparels, jewellery, home décor & accessories from July 8th – July 21, 2021.

It’s time to splurge as JAYPORE from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited is back with its Summer sale! Starting 8th July 2021, enjoy discounted price on JAYPORE brand across apparels, jewellery, home decor & accessories. Additionally, from 14th July 2021, the sale will be extended to renowned brands such as Ruby Rang, house of Masaba, Ritu Kumar, Anantaa, Imli Street, Smriti Gupta, Truebrowns, Joules By Radhika, Amoli Concepts and many more. 

Here are the top 5 must-buys for The Summer Sale by JAYPORE!

  1. Silver Tone Tribal Jhumki Earrings, INR 990– A handcrafted pair of silver-tone earrings that pay homage to eclectic and earthen tribal aesthetics
  1. Yellow and Indigo Cotton Cushion Cover, INR 495– Shibori is a tie-dye craft that is proficient in both attention to detail as well as effortless style. The pensive patterns in geometrical shapes are created by folding, binding and knotting the fabric in mindful ways to reveal a gorgeous medley of tones and tints. Choose this home linen collection for a depth of conversation and a statement of style
  1. Multicolored Hand Block Printed Cotton Cushion Cover (Set of 2), INR 950- Add a splash of color and a touch of elegance to your furnishings with this beautiful hand block printed cushion cover
  1. MAHAM BEGUM Biege Block Printed Silk Cotton Kurta with Sequin, INR 3423– An ethereal interplay of geometrical block-prints & delicate hand-embroidery with a hint of sequins on a canvas of buttery Chanderi, is what makes this edit sensational
  1. BALASORE Ivory-Green Printed Cotton Flared Kurta, INR 2394- Jaypore’s special collection ‘Bandargaah’, meaning harbor, pays homage to this timeless tradition with a beautiful and vivid range of cotton mulmul kurtas in splendid saturated hues & chintz-inspired floral motifs.

About JAYPORE

JAYPORE is one of India’s leading destination brand for all things Craft and Artisanal across exquisite apparel, jewellery and home products. India has a rich heritage of handmade crafts and traditional products. JAYPORE as a brand is committed to design, source and retail authentic Indian products suited for a modern lifestyle. The brand sources from more than 70 craft clusters and curates it on its beautiful website Jaypore.com, and three stores in Delhi and Bangalore. 

Whiskey from 1860s era auctioned for Rs 1 crore

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World’s oldest whiskey was auctioned at a whopping $137,000 dollars which when calculated in Indian currency comes to be more than one crore rupee. 

The whiskey, approximately 250 years old, was placed on auction for six times more than its original price, even at a time where a single bottle of Scotch can sell for nearly $2 million dollars. 

As per the Daily Mail report, the Old Ingledew Whiskey was bottled in 1860, but the liquid inside it is believed to be a century older than that. 

While the Ingledew whiskey was bottled in the 1860s, however, the liquid inside it is believed to be quite older than that which was created by the famous financier of that time, JP Morgan. 

The bottle’s label says, ‘This Bourbon was probably made before 1865, which was in the cellar of JP Morgan. The bottle was later received from his estate after Morgan’s demise. 

Danish Siddiqui: Look, how this Indian photographer killed by Taliban ‘clicked’ stories of pain and trauma!

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Danish Siddiqui, an award-winning photojournalist, killed on Friday covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border crossing with Pakistan, was the Pulitzer Prize-winning chief photographer.

He had been covering the Afghan-Taliban clashes for Reuters over the last few days. Let’s see a few pictures clicked by him which bespeaks a story of pain, sorry, trauma and what not!

Danish Siddiqui: Look, how this Indian photographer killed by Taliban 'clicked' stories of pain and trauma!
Danish Siddiqui, Reuters’ chief photographer, won the Pulitzer prize in 2018 for this photo of a Rohingya woman who had crossed the Bay of Bengal to flee genocide. Danish was killed by a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan today whilst embedded with troops.
Danish Siddiqui: Look, how this Indian photographer killed by Taliban 'clicked' stories of pain and trauma!
In his visuals, Danish Siddiqui narrated the story of India’s humongous humanitarian crisis like an angry poet
Danish Siddiqui: Look, how this Indian photographer killed by Taliban 'clicked' stories of pain and trauma!
A photo by @dansiddiqui that captured a thousand things about the Covid crisis in one frame.
Danish Siddiqui: Look, how this Indian photographer killed by Taliban 'clicked' stories of pain and trauma!
April 2020: A health worker reacts before the burial of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer who died from COVID-19, at a graveyard in New Delhi.
Danish Siddiqui: Look, how this Indian photographer killed by Taliban 'clicked' stories of pain and trauma!
A group of refugees walk along the shore after completing the dangerous journey from across the Myanmar-Bangladesh border

Twitter ‘Fleets’ service shuts down

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Twitter Fleets feature will be removed

Twitter Inc announced has suspended its Fleets feature. As per Twitter, this feature will no longer be available after August 3. This feature has been suspended because it failed to attract more users.

About the fleet feature

Fleet feature of twitter was quite similar to “Instagram’s disappearing stories feature” and was launched in November 2020 to target people who share thoughts publicly through tweets. Fleets was a way that shared fleeting thoughts and disappeared after 24 hours and don’t get Retweets, Likes, or public replies. 

About Twitter

Twitter is an American microblogging and social networking service where users post and interact with messages called as tweets. Registered users can post, like, and retweet tweets.

Surekha Sikri: The Badhai Ho & Balika Vadhu grandmother is no more! See how veterans pay tributes to her…

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Surekha Sikri was a three-time national award-winning veteran actress who passed away on July 16 following a cardiac arrest. She was 75 years old. While Anupam Kher termed her as his senior and an actress par excellence, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled her death.

Let’s see how the veterans paid tributes to this artist.

Surekha Sikri (19 April 1945 – 16 July 2021) was a veteran of Hindi theatre.

She made her debut in the 1978 political drama film Kissa Kursi Ka. In fact, she entered the drama world while pursuing her studies at Aligarh University. She felt so much appealed by the world that she enrolled in National School of Drama and later went on to play supporting roles in numerous Hindi and Malayalam films, as well as in Indian soap operas. 

‘COVID Third Wave can hit India by August end,’ says ICMR official

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COVID third wave warning has been issued by different health officials in different parts of the world. Now ICMR too has issued the warning saying that COVID third wave can hit India by August-end.

The third Covid-19 wave is likely to hit the country in August end and isn’t inevitable, said Dr Samiran Panda, Head of Epidemiology & Infectious Diseases,at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

It is likely that India can see almost around one lakh cases every single day with the onset of the third wave of the viral infection in August towards the end of the month, said a senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

He cautioned the states to be more careful and said that they need to look into their own Covid-19 data and check at which stage of ‘epidemic they are in.’

“States should look into their own Covid data and check at which stage of the epidemic they are in. We need to be more careful,” said Dr Samiran Panda.

He listed out four things that could lead to a potential third wave. 

1: Drop in the immunity acquired in the first and second wave of Covid-19.

2. There could be a variantthat can bypass the acquired immunity.

3. Third, the new variant may not be able to bypass immunity but can circulate fast in the population 

4. the premature easing of Covid-19 curbs by states can bring in third wave..

Best Places to Visit in Lonavala 2021: Know Maharashtra Tourism Guidelines for Tourists’

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Lonavala, a weekend trip hill-station in western Maharashtra, has several alluring places ranging from vantage points with panoramic views to age-old forts and many more.

The beauty of this town will leave you amazed. Places like Tiger’s Leap, Amrutanjan Point etc offer scenic views of the Sahyadri hills, forested lands and the golden sunsets. Moreover, places like Rajmachi Fort, Tikona Fort, Lohagarh Fort etc have been ideal for trekking and hiking.

Let’s read about more such popular attractions of Lonavala:

  • Tiger’s Leap: This prime tourist attraction sits in the lap of nature at a height of 650 metres above sea level.  This is a vantage point which has been named so because of its shape resembling a tiger taking a leap into the valley. Loved by adventure seekers, this place suits those loving trekking and hiking. This site has an echo point and a stream flowing nearby.
  • Bhaja Caves: This is a set of spectacular rock-cut caves, classified as a national monument. Believed to be one of the oldest caves in India, it belongs to 2nd to 1st century BCE, and the fine Buddhist excavations in these caves date back to the Hinayana phase of Buddhism.
  • Karla Caves: Karla Caves houses the largest and most well preserved Hinayana Buddhist Chaitya which is associated with Mahasamghika sect of Buddhism. These are one amongst the oldest rock-cut caves in India with the oldest one dating back to the 1st century BCE. There are fine motifs, sculptures, inscriptions, stupas, pillars and 37-pillar aisle at Karla Caves.
  • . Bhushi Dam: Bhushi Lake is a masonry dam situated on the Indrayani River. You can sit and soak the warm sunshine as well as enjoy the stunning views of the surroundings.
  • Della Adventure Park: With 50 plus adventure activities, this is India’s Largest Extreme Adventure park. Experience Swoop swing(100 ft.), India’s Longest Flying Fox(1250ft.), 5 kinds of zorbing and 700cc yamaha raptor ATV only at Della Adventure, Lonavala and many more.

Maharashtra: The state government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation have revoked the mandatory negative RT-PCR report requirement for fully-vaccinated tourists. However, they will have to furnish a certificate of vaccination for both doses.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): Foundation, History and More

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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)! This name has already made news across the globe after playing a pioneer role in ushering Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare , Government of India.

ICAR Foundation

 Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was founded on July 16, 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. The ICAR has its headquarters at New Delhi.  

The Council is the apex body for co-ordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country. 

With 101 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the country, this is one of the largest national agricultural systems in the world. 

ICAR History

The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development that has enabled the country to increase the production of foodgrains by 5.6 times, horticultural crops by 10.5 times, fish by 16.8 times, milk by 10.4 times and eggs by 52.9 times since 1950-51 to 2017-18, thus making a visible impact on the national food and nutritional security. 

It has played a major role in promoting excellence in higher education in agriculture. It is engaged in cutting edge areas of science and technology development and its scientists are internationally acknowledged in their fields

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