Meet Lt Col D Sreeram Kumar, a Gallantry Awardee, who is a nature lover too!

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April 30, 2021, 11:38 PM

Lieutenant Colonel D. Sreeram Kumar AC is a serving Indian Army officer, decorated with the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry decoration for his heroic action against armed terrorists in Imphal.

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Lt Col D Sreeram Kumar, presently serving as the Commanding Officer of 90 Field Regiment, is Ashok Chakra recipient and a nature lover too!

Smiling and humble, the officer has covered only four decades in life out of which half has been spent in the service. However the stories of his heroism are countless.

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On 23 October 2008, after obtaining intelligence regarding presence of 10–15 armed terrorists at village Heingang Heibi Makhong, Imphal East District, Maj D Sreeram Kumar launched ‘ops’ to eliminate the terrorists. Reaching the site, he laid multiple ambushes on the escape routes of the terrorists.

Around 1830hrs, the section under Maj D Sreeram Kumar observed suspicious movement of armed terrorists moving towards the nearby ridge.

On being challenged, the terrorists opened indiscriminate heavy automatic fire and pinned down the section. The officer miraculously missed certain death but showing exemplary courage and presence of mind, engaged the terrorists with accurate fire and killed two terrorists on the spot.

In the ensuring fierce encounter upholding the traditions of the Indian Army, showing leadership of the highest order and unmindful of personal safety, Maj D Sreeram Kumar directed his buddy to provide covering fire and with utter disregard to his own safety dashed down and closed in crawling and killed the two terrorists at point blank range. A fifth terrorist was killed by his buddy after vigorous search.

For displaying inspirational leadership, conspicuous gallantry under hostile fire and single handled eliminating four terrorists, Maj D Sreeram Kumar was awarded ‘Ashok Chakra’ on the occasion of the Independence Day 20 09. Mrs. Pratibha Patil, President of india, pinned the ‘AC” over his chest. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on 20 October 2017. He remained an instructor at the Indian Military Academy (IMA).

Col D Sreeram Kumar is presently Commanding Officer of 90 Field Regiment. This scribe had chance meeting him to find out that he is an ardent supporter of Nature Conservation. He has added new leaves to the Sapta Shakti Nature Park at the South Western Command. Miles to go, bravo. Salutations.

Do you know?

Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is the highest gallantry award of Indian army. There are 5 other gallantry awards in India: Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), Vir Chakra (VC), Ashoka Chakra (AC), Kirti Chakra (KC) and Shaurya Chakra (SC). These gallantry awards were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950.

PS: Pic caption should read as Lt Col D. Sreeram, AC, (in blue shirt) at Jal Mahal in Jaipur during November 2020.

Gujarat Day & Maharashtra Day 2021: Know the history of formation two states …

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April 30, 2021, 5:51 PM

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Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day is celebrated each year on May 1 to celebrate the statehood of formation of two states, namely, Maharashtra and Gujarat which were formed on May 1, 1960

Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed on May 1, 1960.

It was in this year when May Day is remembered as ‘Maharashtra Day’ and ‘Gujarat Day’ to mark the date when these two states achieved statehood. This move took place after early Bombay was divided on the basis of language.

The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 defined the state boundaries within India on the basis of languages.

As the Bombay state formed as a consequence of this act, had different languages, the Sankyuta Maharashtra Samiti was at the forefront of the movement to divide the Bombay State into two states; one with people primarily speaking Gujarati and Kutchhi and the other with people speaking Marathi and Konkani.

Eventually, the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed as a result of this movement.

International Labour Day 2021 Theme, Wishes Quotes, History, Significance, Poster Images, SMS, Greetings and More

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International Labour Day 2021 Theme, Wishes Quotes, History, Significance, Poster Images and More

International Labour Day 2021 or May Day is dedicated to workers and labourers across the world, and hence is called the International Day of Workers or International Labour Day and is celebrated on May 1

In many countries including India, Bangladesh, Cuba, China, Germany and many more, the day is observed as a public holiday and is also marked as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas (International Labour Day).

The day celebrates the cause of being labourers and encourages them to be aware of their rights.

Labour Day 2021 Theme:

The theme of International Labour Day 2021 is yet to be announced while the 2020 theme was ‘Maintaining safety and security at the workplace.

Labour Day 2021 Wishes

Success comes to those who work hard for it and on the occasion of Labour Day, we are sending warm wishes to all hard-working people across the globe. Happy Labour Day!!

Sending our appreciation and respect to the workers of every field.
Happy Labour Day!

We would like to wish you and your family a Happy Labour Day.

Happy labour day!
Wishing you a wonderful day with your loved ones. Sending our appreciation and respect to the workers of every field.
All our best wishes to you

A very Happy Labour Day to you. Never hesitate from working hard as that is the surest key to success.

Success comes to those who work hard for it and on the occasion of Labour Day, sending across warm wishes to all the hard working people.

Shooter dadi Chandro Tomar dead

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April 30, 2021, 11:57 AM

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Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, the oldest woman sharp shooter in the world, died on Friday after battling COVID-19.

She took up the shooting sports in her 60s.

Tomar also called as shooter dadi was 89 and being treated at Meerut based hospital since April 26.

Ayush 64: How is it useful in curing mild to moderate Covid-19 cases?

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April 30, 2021, 8:32 AM

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Ayush 64, a poly herbal formulation developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), has been found effective in treating asymptomatic, mild and moderate Covid-19 infection

Ayush 64, originally developed for treating malaria in 1980, is now being repurposed to treat Covid-19 infection.

Ayush-64: The studies have been carried in three centres in India

The drug has been found effective in studies carried out at three different centres – in Lucknow, Mumbai and Wardha.

This multi-centre study to evaluate safety and efficacy of Ayush 64 in Covid-19 management was carried out by Ayush in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Ayush-64: What is it made of?

Ayush 64 comprises Alstonia scholaris (aqueous bark extract called as Chhitvan in Hindi), Picrorhiza kurroa (aqueous rhizome extract called as Kutki), Swertia chirata (aqueous extract of whole plant-Chirata) and Caesalpinia crista (fine-powdered seed pulp called as Katikaranj).

It is an extensively studied, scientifically developed, safe and effective Ayurveda formulation.

Rohit Sardana dies of Corona: Condolences pour on social media

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April 30, 2021, 7:52 AM

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Rohit Sardana, renowned journalist with Aajtak died of Corona on Friday.

Condolences started pouring on social media as the news of Rohit Sardana’s death came out suddenly as a surprise.

While it looked unbelievable, the news was confirmed from his twitter handle and then came the flood of condolences on twitter and facebook.

Rajdeep Sardesai said, “More terrible news friends. Well known Tv news anchor Rohit Sardana has passed away. Had a heart attack this morning. Deep condolences to his family. RIP”

Sardana left Zee News to join Aaj Tak in 2017 and, since then, he was hosting the debate show ”Dangal.”

Sudhir Chaudhary from Zee TV broke the news first from his twitter handle. Over 3000 people expressed their condolences within a few minutes after his death.

अब से थोड़ी पहले @capt_ivane का फ़ोन आया।उसने जो कहा सुनकर मेरे हाथ काँपने लगे।हमारे मित्र और सहयोगी रोहित सरदाना की मृत्यु की ख़बर थी।ये वाइरस हमारे इतने क़रीब से किसी को उठा ले जाएगा ये कल्पना नहीं की थी।इसके लिए मैं तैयार नहीं था।ये भगवान की नाइंसाफ़ी है..
ॐ शान्ति
— Sudhir Chaudhary (@sudhirchaudhary) April 30, 2021

Dadasaheb Phalke: From a small town photographer, he became Father of Indian Cinema

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April 29, 2021, 7:37 PM

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Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, also called as Dadasaheb Phalke was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, who received the title of the Father of Indian Cinema. His debut film, Raja Harishchandra, was the first Indian movie in 1913, which is known as India’s first full-length feature film

Dadasaheb Phalke (1870-1944), known as the Father of Indian Cinema, is an Indian producer, director and screenwriter who made a total of 95 movies and 26 short films during his career.

Shri Krishna Janma (1918) is one of his most appreciated works.

Government of India instituted Dadasaheb Phalke Award in his honor for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.

Starting his career as a small town photographer in Godhra, he worked for the Archeological Survey of India as a draftsman and later became a printer.

He turned to motion picture after facing a fallout with his partner and made his first film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1912 becoming the first Indian to make a film.

With no fullstops, Phalke then formed a film company, Hindustan Films and set up a model studio to train technicians and actors, but the idea failed miserably.

In 1932, his last silent movie Setubandhan was released and later released with dubbing.

During 1936-38, he produced his last film Gangavataran (1937), and then retired and settled in Nashik.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for contribution to cinema, was instituted in his honour in 1969 by the Government of India which is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema and is the highest official recognition for film personalities in the country.

Corona Update: 10,964 patients recovered from COVID in Rajasthan

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April 29, 2021, 5:31 PM

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Rajasthan on April 29 had 10,964 patients recovered from COVID-19. A total of 17,269 tested positive while 158 people lost their lives.

Let’s know the total numbers of people who recovered on April 29, 2021.

1. AJMER : 403

2.ALWAR 701

3.BANSWARA: 209

4.BARAN : 116

5 BARMER 79

6 BHARATPUR 70

7 BHILWARA 450

8 BIKANER 1458

9 BUNDI 32

10 CHITTORGARH 237

11 CHURU 108

12 DAUSA 227

13 DHOLPUR 310

14 DUNGARPUR 188

15 GANGANAGAR 130

16 HANUMANGARH 40

17 JAIPUR 1201

18 JAISALMER 53

19 JALORE 18

20 JHALAWAR 95

21 JHUNJHUNU 67

22 JODHPUR 560

23 KARAULI 63

24 KOTA 983

25 NAGAUR 163

26 PALI 267

27 PRATAPGARH 55

28 RAJSAMAND 155

29 SAWAI MADHOPUR 59

30 SIKAR 504

31 SIROHI 236

32. TONK 120

33 UDAIPUR 1213

Rajasthan Royals announces contribution of Rs 7.5 crore towards COVID relief

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April 29, 2021, 11:31 AM

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Rajasthan Royals announced a contribution of INR 7.5 crores (over $1mn) towards Covid Relief to help with immediate support to people in India impacted by the surge of Covid-19 virus.

Players along with the team owners and team management have come forward to raise funds and have been working along with the Rajasthan Royals’ philanthropic arm Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF) in partnership with the British Asian Trust (BAT).

BAT works closely with the Indian Government on many initiatives – especially in the area of skills and education. The Trust’s founder, Prince Charles, launched an emergency “Oxygen for India” appeal, which is currently focused on acquisition and distribution of oxygen concentrators, devices that can provide the enriched gas straight from the air, to treat patients when hospital supplies are under strain.

The funds raised by Rajasthan Royals will help pan India, with an initial focus on the state of Rajasthan, where the RRF, Chaired by Ranjit Barthakur, has numerous initiatives it continues to support.

Having the team owners and its players come together has enabled this initiative to reach the scale it has, providing aid to tackle the current crisis and help people get the single most pressing necessity at this time – Oxygen

On Irrfan Khan’s First Death Anniversary, his wife pens emotional lines for him. Read it here…!

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April 29, 2021, 7:55 AM

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Late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020 to a neuroendocrine tumour. His wife Sutapa Sikdar has penned emotional lines on his first death anniversary which shall leave one and all in tears.

People living deeply have no fear of death”… Anaïs Nin

your favourite poet Irrfan. Last year tonight me and my friends sang songs for you,all your favorite songs. The nurses were looking at us strangely as they were used to religious chants in critical times but I had overdone that for you irrfan morning evening and night for two years and since they told me it was time I wanted you to go with memories you loved …so we sang songs….next day you left for the next station I hope you knew where to get down without me..

363 days eight thousand seven hundred and twelve hours..when each second is counted .

how exactly does one swim this huge ocean of time. The clock had stopped

At 11.11 on 29th april for me .…irrfan you had a keen interest in mystery of numbers . .and funny you had three 11’s on your final day . some say actually many say this is a very mystical number 11/11/11.

How does one walk ahead the pandemic just adds to the anxiety, fear and pain.

The days went by with umpteen responsibilities some extremely new ones like signature galore for changing of name.

My fingers kept stopping on that how could I just take his name away and make it sutapa, I was unable to sign took a day off and the name game played on my mind.

Like a film in a projector . i remember sitting outside NSD late evening ..beautiful girls from kathak kendra floating out ..they were all very well dressed up unlike us we were always in our blue track pant and sky blue t shirt ..both boys and girls wore the same …and you mispronounced my name and I tried to correct and rubbed it in as usual my permanent thing that north Indians are so stupid and they only can pronounce sunny Vicky Rahul type names and proceed to kake ki dukaan in gol chakkar to have ek bata do chai ….its been a long journey of correcting each other spanning a life time. fighting arguing laughing evolving together.

you were the loner in a crowd. And now a whole crowd has followed you up there ..by the way OM from the tea stall in the nukkad went some years back has he made a chai ka stall up there? are you having ek bata do chai there. and are drinking water from the running streams?

All of you stay in peace remember us that we loved you, all of you. And remember all of you is missed by some one or the other ..all your families grieve ..may you all rest in peace! I hope there is enough space I hope some of you will forgive us for not been able to give a respectable cremation.#irrfan#NSD#nationbleeding#wearesorry#restinpeace

Their love story

Irrfan and Sutapa met as classmates in National School Of Drama (NSD) and fell in love. The two got married on February 23, 1995 and completing 25 years of marriage in Feb 2020.

In all these years, They met several highs and lows, both professionally and personally but faced them together with confidence.

Sutapa is a film dialogue writer and have many films to her credit including like Khamoshi, Shabd and Kahaani. She also turned producer with Madaari (2016) and Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017), both starring Irrfan in the lead.