Category: India

Let the Good times roll at Koshala Literature Festival 2024

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Koshala Literature Festival (KLF) returns for its third edition, promising to once again captivate audiences with its unique blend of literature, music, art and culture. A vibrant celebration of creativity and heritage, KLF Awadh has established itself as a platform where words and ideas transcend boundaries, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and connection. The advisory board of Koshala Literature Festival organised by ‘Perspective Cultural Foundation’ includes the esteemed Padmashree Pushpesh Pant (Patron), Amitabh Singh Baghel (Founding Festival Director), Prashant Kumar Singh (Founder and Patron) and Anshu Khanna (Advisor).…

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India lending a helping hand through defence

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India is emerging as a key global player in empowering other countries through robust defense ties. This is evident in several areas, including defense exports, military training, technological cooperation, and strategic partnerships. Here’s a breakdown: 1. Defense Exports Rising Exports: India has significantly increased its defense exports, supplying advanced equipment such as BrahMos missiles, Tejas fighter jets, and indigenous naval vessels to nations like the Philippines, Vietnam, and the UAE. Affordable Solutions: India offers cost-effective and reliable defense technologies, making advanced military systems accessible to developing nations. 2.…

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CSIR-NIScPR Takes Traditional Knowledge Global with CDTK 2024

Arijit Bose

Gurugram: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) and Gurugram University jointly hosted the International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024) at Gurugram University, Gurugram on 13-14 November 2024.   The conference’s first day featured diverse sessions, including discussions on integrating traditional pedagogies into modern education, ethics in traditional knowledge research, and the science behind traditional agriculture and cuisine. Additional sessions explored sustainable traditional architecture, integrating ancient sciences into modern disciplines, and effective communication of traditional knowledge through the “Paramparik Gyan Sanchar: SVASTIK workshop. Following…

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Bharat NCX 2024: Strengthening Cyber Defense and Strategic Decision-Making Across India

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024), a landmark initiative to fortify India’s cybersecurity resilience, was inaugurated today at a high-profile ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). The 12-day exercise is a critical step in preparing India’s cybersecurity professionals and leadership to tackle evolving threats with advanced cyber defense, incident response capabilities, and strategic decision-making. In his Inaugural Address, Lt Gen M. U. Nair, PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd), the National Cyber Security Coordinator, stated, “Bharat NCX 2024 equips our nation’s cyber…

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56th Tiger Reserve of the country notified in Chhattisgarh

Arijit Bose

Raipur: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change,  Bhupender Yadav, informed the Nation about the notification of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh, as the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country. In a post on social media platform ‘X’, the Minister said, “As India continues to touch new milestones in tiger conservation, we have notified Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla in Chhattisgarh as the 56th tiger reserve. Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is spread over 2,829 sq km.” The Government of Chhattisgarh, on advice of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA),…

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NABH signs MoU to enhance quality of diabetes care

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), a constituent body of  Quality Council of India (QCI), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI),to advance quality and consistency of diabetes care in India through the use of robust clinical and digital health standards.RSSDI is India’s largest professional body representing over 12,000 diabetes care providers across the country. The MoU will leverage the distinctive capabilities of NABH to drive national quality certification and accreditation programs and…

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PM Narendra Modi calls for Success of ‘Sagarmanthan’

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Prime Minister  Narendra Modi shared his message on the successful organising of the maiden maritime event – Sagarmanthan, The Ocean’s Dialogue – being held at the national capital. PM Modi called for success of Sagarmanthan to build consensus for partnerships of a prosperous future of humanity. In his message sent from Camp Office in Nigeria, the PM Modi shared, “Our vision for a free, open and secure maritime network – be it the Indian Ocean or the Indo Pacific region – is finding resonance across the world.…

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NHRC, India begins its two-week online short-term internship programme

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A two-week online short-term internship programme of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) began on 18th November, 2024 at New Delhi. 60 university-level students from diverse academic disciplines have been shortlisted from different parts of the country to participate in this programme. Inaugurating the programme, NHRC, India Secretary General, Mr. Bharat Lal encouraged the interns to utilize this opportunity to internalize various aspects of human rights and prepare themselves to contribute meaningfully towards protecting and promoting human rights of all human beings.   Bharat Lal said that India…

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Street vendors to act as brand ambassadors

Arijit Bose

Prayagraj: A new initiative is being taken by the Yogi government for street vendors under the Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Yojana in the state, in which they will be identified at the district and city level and appointed as brand ambassadors. The aim of this effort of the Yogi government is not only to empower the street vendors economically, but also to recognize their contribution to the society. Under this initiative, the ‘Swanidhi Bhi, Swabhiman Bhi’ fortnight has been launched from Monday between 18 November to 2 December 2024. Chief Minister…

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Where Advocacy Meets Excellence – The Grand Finale of the 5th National Moot Court Competition

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The third and final day of the 5th National Moot Court Competition, organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, concluded with great fervour, featuring the Semi-Finals, Finals, and Valedictory Ceremony, all held as per schedule. The competition saw participation from 29 teams representing various states across the country. After rigorous evaluation during the two phases of the preliminary rounds, 8 teams advanced to the Quarter-Finals. The Semi-Finals witnessed fierce advocacy, narrowing the competition to two outstanding teams: Christ University, Bangalore (TC 12) and Narvadeshwar Law College, University…

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