| Name | Field | State/Country |
| Shri Shinzo Abe | Public Affairs | Japan |
| Shri S P Balasubramaniam(Posthumous) | Art | Tamil Nadu |
| Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde | Medicine | Karnataka |
| Shri Narinder Singh Kapany(Posthumous) | Science and Engineering | United States of America |
| Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Others- Spiritualism | Delhi |
| Shri B. B. Lal | Others- Archaeology | Delhi |
| Shri Sudarshan Sahoo | Art | Odisha |
Padma Vibhushan Awards 2021: Full List Of Recipients
Flight Lt Swati Rathore: First Woman Pilot To Lead Flypast on 26th January This Year
Indian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Swati Rathore from Rajasthan will script a history in the chapters of woman empowerment by becoming the first woman pilot to lead the flypast parade on Republic Day 2021 at Delhi’s Rajpath.
This is the first time when a woman pilot has been bestowed with the responsibility to lead the flypast parade.
Swati Rathore Family
The proud father of the pilot daughter Dr Bhavani Singh Rathore says, “My daughter has held my head high. I am overwhelmed as the dream which she saw has turned into reality.”
Rathore, who is working as deputy director in agriculture department, further appealed all parents to help their daughters fulfil their dreams.
Swati Rathore Hometown
Born in a small village in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, Swati did her schooling from Ajmer. During her childhood, her little hands made a tricolour in a painting competition where her love for her nation came out in front of everyone. Eventually, her parents pushed her to realise her dream and post schooling, she joined NCC Air Wing.
Swati had cherished the dream to become a pilot and in the first attempt, she was selected in the IAF in the year 2014. Swati’s brother is posted in the merchant navy.
Swati’s mother Rajesh Kanwar says that she never made a difference between son and daughter. This is the reason that her daughter is going to create history.
Interesting Facts About Hanging Bridge Kota Built on the Chambal River
Do you know that the Hanging Bridge Kota is one amongst the longest bridges of its kind in India? Besides being the longest, it also has a unique story associated with its name.
The Alligator Sanctuary falls under the part of the hanging bridge in Chambal River, and therefore 700 meters of the bridge has been suspended with cables instead of pillars and hence comes the name Hanging Bridge.
The bridge is an engineering marvel and stretches to 1.4-kilometre in length enjoying a width of 30-metre.
The six-lane cable-stayed Bridge is situated at a 125 meters height over Chambal River in Kota.
The bridge comes equipped with all safety measures and can also predict the earthquake, storms and thunders and can send the information to control room.
Seven Wonders Park comes calling in Rajasthan’s Kota
Wanna see seven wonders park of the world from one place? Visit Rajasthan’s Kota district to find the the miniature version of the marvellous seven wonders here.
Inside the park there are beautiful structures of Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower, Christ the Redeemer of Brazil, Colosseum and Statue of Liberty.
The park is located at the banks of the Kishore Sagar Lake which further enhances the beauty of the place.
It took more than 150 workers to complete the project.
People from all over the world have been flocking here to enjoy a lovely time with friends and family.
The food stalls inside the park offer yummy delights and people come here to have a great time enjoying a picnic with family and friends.
Location- Kishore Sagar Lake, Kota, Rajasthan
Entry Fee – INR 2
Timing – 4:30 PM – 10PM
Best Time To Visit – Late Evening
Republic Day 2021: Know what makes 72nd R-day celebrations unique this year
Republic Day 2021 is celebrated each year on January 26 in India. On this day, the Constitution of India came into effect. This year, the country marks its 72nd Republic Day amid COVID pandemic. Let’s see how, this year, the celebrations will be different in the wake of corona crisis:
- For the first time in the history of many decades, there shall be no chief guest on R-Day parade and hence India will celebrate its Republic Day without any foreign leader as chief guest. Last year, President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro was the chief guest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited his British counterpart Boris Johnson to grace the Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, however, the UK PM on January 5 inform the PM about the cancellation of his India trip due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus strain.
2. Flight lieutenant Bhawana Kanth is set to become the first woman fighter pilot to be a part of the Republic Day parade this year.
3. The 72nd Republic Day will be further different as the number of participating children and folk artists have been restricted to 400 compared to over 600 last year. The decision has been taken in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
Kiradu Temples: The ‘Other’ Khajuraho in Rajasthan is a cursed place! Know why..
Kiradu Temples is yet another Khajuraho in Rajasthan, which is believed to be a cursed place.
Till date, Bhangarh and Kuldhara were known as the only cities to be cursed places of Rajasthan, however, there is yet another place called Kiradu, situated 35 km from Barmer, which is now a deserted place due to many mysteries surrounding it.
Kiradu, a little far off from Thar desert region, accommodates five temples which date back to 11th century AD. Due to erotic structures of the temple, the locals here call it the Khajuraho of Rajasthan. In fact, it is also called as the mini-Khajuraho of India.
Legend says that anyone staying here in this town at evening hours would turn into a stone. Hence the temples here remain deserted post sunset and no one enters here post evening hours.
History
Kiradu initially was named as Kiradkot, which was a Kirad Rajputs’ kingdom who lived in the 6th century AD. People here were devotees of Lord Shiva as it is seen from the shrines dedicated to the three-eyed deity present here.
A Parmar clan king, known as Someshwar, took the reins of this kingdom in his hand in the 12th century. However the Turushka invaders attacked the kingdom of Kiradu and Someshwar sought the help of a sage who helped in driving out the invaders. One day, the sage took leave from king, but left behind his disciple to take care of the kingdom. During the saint’s absence, the king got disillusioned and forgot to look after the needs of the sage’s disciple.
The disciple went ill, however no one except a potter woman took care of him.
On his return, the sage was angry after knowing about the ungrateful attitude of the king and he pronounced a cursed on the kingdom, saying that the citizens in the city will turn into stone for their lack of humanity! However, he spared the potter woman and warned her to leave the town. She was asked not to look behind. However, the woman turned back and was turned into a stone.
Since then, this superstition has prevented any human being from entering the Kiradu temples after sundown.
Bihar Bicycle Girl Jyoti Kumari: Brand ambassador for anti-drug abuse prog
Bihar teenager Jyoti Kumari Paswan, who cycled for over 12,000-km to carry her ailing father home during the nationwide lockdown last year, is now the brand ambassador for Bihar government for an anti-drug abuse programme
The 15-year-old girl, last year, cycled with her father from Gurugram near Delhi to Darbhanga town in Bihar on facing starvation kind situation when all modes of transport remained suspended and there were no jobs around.
Bihar government has now chosen this “real-life hero” to intensify its campaign against use of narcotic drugs and intoxicants by the young generation.
She will visit schools and colleges and make youths aware about ill-effects of the drugs.
Beside Cricket: Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals Captain for IPL 2021) loves other sports too!
Sanju Samson is now the captain of the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021. Samson replaces Australia’s Steven Smith, one of eight players to be released. Here comes the not-much-known facts from his life:
Sanju Samson shares many firsts when it comes to cricket. He is the youngest cricketer to captain a Ranji Trophy side.
He is also the youngest player to score a half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Champions League Twenty20.
This boy from Kerala loves visiting beaches, playing football, water surfing and spending time with families and friends.
Born to Lijy and Samson Viswanath, his father was formerly a constable in Delhi Police
He feels that emerging players need the right mentors and hence he launched his sports academy in Thiruvananthapuram.
“This academy will bring out talents in the stream of cricket and football. I will not be directly linked to it, but my family will be contributing there.The players in the interiors of the country are ready to work out day in and day out but they don’t get right guidance. Hence, I took the initiative and launched it” he says.
Top 5 Bollywood films shot in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, since ages, is known for its art, culture, music and dance! The state has also been luring Bollywood and many great films have been shot in this pristine land blessed with aesthetic forts and colourful bazaars! So, here comes the list of five evergreen films being shot here!
Guide: The evergreen song Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai, picturised on Waheeda Rehman, was shot in the largest fort of India situated in Rajasthan. This is none other than the Chittorgarh Fort. In one shot, a reflection of Waheeda was created in a mirror which was inspired by the legend of Alauddin Khilji catching a glimpse of Rani Padmini in the same mirror.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: A few of the best shots of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani were shot in the royal land of Udaipur. Who can ever forget the entire second half of this Hindi film that made us all wish for a fabulous destination wedding in Rajasthan? Shot in the Bagore ki Haveli in Udaipur, this film wonderfully depicts the colours, vibrant atmosphere and the beauty of Rajasthan. Capturing the quaint, old-world charm of Bagore ki Haveli, it tastefully showcases the massive palace with its intricately-decorated interiors, focus on modern art, as well as the presence of glass and mirrors in the interiors that are structured in classic haveli style.
Bajirao Mastani: Depicting a legendary love story, a part of this period drama have been shot in the stunning Amber Palace in Jaipur. Deepika’s famous song, Rang Do Mohe Laal beautifully shows the stunning architecture and interiors of the Amber Palace. Made from red sandstone and white marble, the exquisite Amber Palace is an interesting mixture of both Rajput and Mughal architecture and design.
Rang De Basanti: One of Indian cinema’s finest contributions to the modern age, Rang De Basanti shows you a glimpse of Rajasthan through a beautiful song that’ll make you wish you were there, too. Shot on the majestic Nahargarh fort overlooking the charming city of Jaipur, it wonderfully depicts the magnificence of the fort that proudly creates an impressive northern backdrop to the Pink City. Fort Nahargarh houses the summer destination for the royal family, and is traditionally known as the Abode of Tigers, for defending Amber against attacking enemies!
Delhi 6: Recreating the twisting old lanes of Delhi, the old-world charm of Sambhar, a small town in Jaipur district gave Delhi 6 its quaint look and feel. Showcasing local elements like charming architecture, colourful lanes and winding roads, it wonderfully depicts the culture and beauty of Rajasthan’s small towns.
So we can say that Rajasthan is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world but also the most widely captured on cinema. The blockbusters with massive budgets as well as the documentaries made on a shoestring budget have been shot on a vast range of locations and facilities which has made this place a favoured location with both Indian and International filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan, Wes Anderson, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar and more!
This verse written on Made in India Corona Vaccine wishes all a disease free life!
Cartons of Corona vaccine made in India carries an ancient verse which prays for disease free life for all
Do you know which verse is written on the cartons of Corona vaccine manufactured in India?
It is “Survey Santu Niramaya”
This verse written on the vaccine is a part of the following verse:
Survey Bhavantu Sukhin, Survey Santu Niramaya.
Survey Bhadrani Pashyantu Ma Kashchit Dukhbhag Bhavet.
The verse means:
May all be happy, be free from all diseases, be witness to all auspicious and no one has to become a partaker of sorrow.