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Letter From the Editor

India Ready with the Road Map for the Next Five Years

ith Prime Minister, Narendra Modi-led BJP geared up for a second term, India is ready with the road map for the upcoming five years.The next five years will be very important in the history of the country. It will be time to regain the rightful position of India in the world order. Some of the key schemes that find way in the plan of the new government are: doubling farmer’s income by 2022; setting up 40,000 MW rooftop solar projects ; housing for all; generating 100 GW solar energy; empowering women including farm workers, and launching India’s first manned space mission, according to government officials who are working on Mission New India, as the plan is being tentatively called. According to the officials, security to migrant labourers and factory workers is also a top priority, and the government’s effort will be to cover 100 million workers in the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme by 2022. There will also be programmes that build on Digital India, an egovernance programme of the first Modi government, and a focus on science and technology and healthcare, they added. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked all the government departments to submit their action plans for the first 100 days and for the full five years with clearly defined measurable outcomes by mid-June. The previous government saw the less-than-satisfactory performance on jobs, investments, etc., for which the ruling BJP faced a lot of criticism at the hustings. The government has set up two new Cabinet committees to tackle these issues on a priority basis. Modi has put greater emphasis on delivering on promises and building an accountability system in the administration, sources said. The NITI Aaayog has made a presentation last month on the 100-day action plan for the new government, but the PMO wants this to be improved, sources said. Besides NITI Aayog, other government departments would now lay out their action plans, which will later be consolidated. Modi has recently announced that his government’s main aim would be to ensure that citizens are brought to the forefront of this campaign. “The coming five years have to be years of ‘Jan Bhagidari’ (public participation) and ‘Jan Chetna’ (public awareness),” he said. Convinced that Pradhan Mantri Kisan SammanNidhi Yojana or (PM-KISAN) has made some impact in assuaging farmers' anger on account of falling prices, the Narendra Modi government is planning bigger things for the flagship programme.

The recent Cabinet decision to expand PM-KISAN to cover all farmers, irrespective of the size of land held by them, is just one of the several steps in the offing. Under the scheme, the Centre promises to give Rs 6,000 per year to all farmers in three equal installments. The Narendra Modi government, in its second term, will implement more economic reforms—including collateralfree loans to entrepreneurs—to boost growth in the Indian economy, President Ram Nath Kovind said in his Parliament speech recently. While the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana is being extended to cover 30 crore individuals, a facility for entrepreneurs to avail loan of up to Rs 50 lakh withoutany guarantee will be introduced. PM Narendra Modi-led NDA government has also announced scholarships for five crore students from minority communities, including 50 per cent girls, in the next five years. Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told media that the scholarships will be provided for pre-matric, post-matric, and professional and technical course studies. "To ensure socio-economic-educational empowerment of minorities especially girls through '3Es- Education, Employment and Empowerment', various scholarships including pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means etc will be provided to five crore students in next 5 years," Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said. The big mandate has brought with it big responsibilities. It is important to remain humble and grounded in the wake of such a massive win. And in the wake of the recent schemes, it seems that the new government is not in the mood to waste even a day of its tenure, and the new leaders are all set to make India shine out loud amongst the world. nnn

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International

India, Switzerland Removed From US Currency Monitoring List

n what echoes the close ties shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, India voted in favor of a resolution moved by Israel at a UN body to forbid Palestinian rights organization called Shahed being given observer status at UN institutions, with Israeli diplomats describing the move as a significant occurrence. In words of the Israeli foreign ministry, the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) overwhelmingly rejected Shahed’s request to attain observer status at UN institutions. The resolution instigated by the Israeli delegation to the UN was passed in a 28-14 vote. India, the US, the UK, France, Germany, and Japan were among the 28 countries that were in favor of the resolution, which was opposed by China, Pakistan, Egypt,

he Trump government removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, quoting certain developments and steps being taken by New Delhi addressing some of its major concerns. Switzerland is the other country that has been expelled from the rundown. India has been removed from the list as it met only one out of three criteria, necessary for inclusion on the monitoring list— a noteworthy respective surplus with the US — for two continuous reports, the Treasury Department said in its most recent semi-yearly report on macroeconomic and outside trade arrangements of significant exchanging accomplices of the US sent to the Congress. In both Switzerland and India, there was a prominent decrease in 2018 in the scale and recurrence of outside trade buys, the report said. Neither Switzerland nor India met the criteria for having occupied with constant, uneven mediation in either the October 2018 report or this report. Both the countries have been expelled from the checking list, the Treasury said in its report running into more than 40 pages. India out of the blue was put by the US in its cash checking rundown of nations with conceivably sketchy outside trade approaches in May 2018 alongside five different nations - China, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland. In its next report in October 2018, the Treasury had said that India has made upgrades and its name would be expelled from the cash control list in the following report. "India's conditions have moved especially, as the national bank's net offers of remote trade over the initial a half year of 2018 drove net buys over the four quarters through June 2018 to tumble to USD 4 billion, or 0.2 percent of the GDP," the Treasury had said in its October 2018 report. nnn

India Supports Israel to Keep Palestinian Rights Group Out Of UN Bodies

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Morocco, and Russia. The matter came to light when Maya Kadosh, deputy chief of mission at the Israeli embassy, tweeted: “Thank you India for standing with @IsraelinUN and rejecting the request of the terrorist organization “Shahed” to obtain the status of an observer in #UN. Together we will continue to act against terrorist organizations that intend to harm.” The Israeli foreign ministry designatedShahed as a Palestinian organization based in Lebanon that “claims to deal with human rights and humanitarian issues, but in practice is an organization that Israel has declared a terrorist organization”. People familiar with developments said Israel considers Shahed an arm of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad Movement. They said Israel had moved the resolution after determining Shahed’s links to terror groups. They added India’s vote on the matter was a good sign for bilateral relations. nnn

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Trump Responds After China Says Not Afraid To Fight Trade War with US

Canada to Ban Single Use Plastics in 2021, Says PM Justin Trudeau

anada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, declaring it a "global challenge" to phase out the bottles, straws and plastic bags clogging the world's oceans."I am very pleased to announce that as early as 2021 Canada will ban harmful, single-use plastics from coast to coast," Trudeau said, arguing Canada has a unique chance to lead to fighting against plastic pollution as the country with the world's longest coastline. Trudeau said that in Canada less than 10 percent of plastics are currently recycled. Each year a million birds and more than 100,000 marine mammals worldwide suffer injury or death by

S President, Donald Trump, recently defended the use of tariffs as part of his trade strategy while China declared a tough response if the United States insists on escalating trade tensions amid ongoing negotiations. "Tariffs are a great negotiating tool," Trump tweeted, one day after saying he was ready to impose another round of punitive tariffs on China. "China does not want to fight a trade war, but we are not afraid of fighting a trade war," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, adding China's door was open to talks based on equality."If the United States only wants to escalate trade frictions, we will resolutely respond and fight to the end,â&#x20AC;? he further added. Trump is buoyed by his self-declared victory following a day-long battle with Mexico after he threatened to impose tariffs unless Mexican authorities did more to stem the migrant flow to their shared border. The two fights have pitted the Trump administration against its top two trading partners. The United States is seeking sweeping changes, including an end to forced technology transfers and theft of U.S. trade secrets. It also wants curbs on subsidies for Chinese state-owned enterprises and better access for U.S. firms to Chinese markets. The U.S. government has also angered China by putting Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world's biggest telecoms equipment maker, on a blacklist that effectively bans U.S. companies from doing business with the Chinese firm. Investors worry China will retaliate by putting U.S. companies on a blacklist or banning exports to the United States of rare earth metals, which are used in products such as memory chips, rechargeable batteries and cell phones. nnn

becoming entangled in plastic or ingesting it through the food chain. "You've all heard the stories and seen the photos. And to be honest as a dad it is tough trying to explain to my kids," Trudeau said. "How do you explain dead whales washing up on beaches across the world, their stomachs jam-packed with plastic bags? How do I tell them that against all odds, you will find plastic at the very deepest point of the Pacific Ocean." "People around the world are grappling with this every day," Trudeau said. "As parents, we're at a point where we take our kids to the beach and we have to search out a patch of sand that isn't littered with straws, styrofoam or bottles. Trudeau said producers of other plastics such as bottles or food packaging - will be held responsible for "the entire life-cycle" of their products. Both plastic manufacturers and the companies using their products, as in packing materials, will have to provide recycling plans. Plastic bags, cutlery, plates, and stir sticks would be among the items banned, a government statement nnn said.

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National

‘Matri Shree Awards’ Presented Among Journalists

ltogether 29 journalists from different news agencies, newspapers, electronic and other media were presented the 44th Matri Shree Media Awards. They were awarded for serving the cause of democracy fearlessly. Those presented with the Bharat Mata shield along with certificate as a part of the award ceremony include Agraj Pratap Singh from UNI, Sarvottam G Mahatha Jaipuriyar from PTI, Jitender Kumar from Univarta, Namita from Bhasha, Poonam Gaur from Navbharat Times, Ravi Bhushan Dwivedi from Sandhya Times and Kunal Kashyap from Punjab Kesari, Sandeep Ashwario, Chief Cartoonist from Times of India. Rajeev Ranjan Roy and Cameraman Rahul Singh from ANI, senior journalist Sanjeev Gupta and photographer Paras from Dainik Jagran, senior reporter Dheeraj Bainiwal from Amar Ujala, Vinod Mani Gautam from Hari Bhoomi and others were also given the award. Sajjan Chaudhary from Dainik Hindustan, Photojournalist Durga Prasad Mishra from PTI, Video Journalist Dilip Awasthi from India News, Soorvir Singh from Total TV, Photo Editor Shailender Pandey from Rajasthan Patrika, Prem Singh from MH One TV, Ranjit Singh from Aajtak TV, Arvind Kumar Sharma from Dharm TV Website, Senior Journalist Vishnu Sharma from India News were also amongst the awardees. Adjudged the best film for this time, Aayushman Khurana starrer film Badhai Ho was also presented the Bharat Mata Shield of the Matri Shree award. Shailesh Giri was given the awards for Best Film PRO this time. The awards were presented at a function in Chandni Chowk area of New Delhi on June 16, 2019, where the movie was also screened. The Matri Shree Media Award is a series of awards for outstanding performance in different areas of nnn journalism and related fields.

Renewable Energy Projects to Get a Boost in Delhi

n a view to promote the deployment of renewable energy projects in concurrence with Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has notified the Group Net Metering Framework and Virtual Net Metering Framework for Delhi through DERC. This will allow thousands of RWAs and lakhs of individuals to take advantage of the schemes of the Delhi Government in the solar energy sector, with a particular push to agri-solar and rooftop solar energy. Consumers can, aggregate their demand and investment as RWAs or CGHSs and avail GNM, whilst consumers can also collectively-own solar power generating systems. Under Group Net Metering (GNM), the surplus electricity exported into the grid through a net meter will be adjusted with other service connection(s) of the same consumer in the same DISCOM area. The VNM allow the renewable energy generator to export electricity into the grid through Renewable Energy meter/gross meter which can be adjusted in more than one electricity service connection(s) of participating consumers in the same DISCOM area. While the GNM Framework would be applicable to all consumers category in Delhi, VNM framework shall be applicable for residential consumers, Group housing societies, offices of Government Authorities and Renewable Energy Generators registered under Mukhya Mantri Kisaan Aay Badhotari Yojna. Previously, in the Mukhya Mantri Kisaan Aay Badhotari Yojna, few offices/buildings of the Delhi Government mandated to use/procure Green Power generated from the plant installed under the scheme. “The Delhi Government has clearly outlined its energy vision for sustainability, decentralization and anti-corruption. In collaboration with the DERC, honest politics and ethical policy decisions have been taken in the last five years”, Jain said. nnn

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Amit Shah may Continue as BJP’s National Prez till Dec enior BJP Leader and the incumbent party chief, Amit Shah, who recently took over the charge as Union Home Minister, is likely to hold the post as the party chief till December, 2019. The BJP general secretary, Bhupender Yadav, said after Shah convened a meeting with party's office bearers and state leaders in third week of June. Sources said at the meeting of party's office bearers and state leaders and state in-charges, it was generally agreed that Shah should continue to be BJP chief till December and lead the saffron outfit for forthcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand. A section of party leaders has favored that the party should also prepare well in advance for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir especially in the context of indications given by the Election Commission that polls could be held in the militancy-hit state by year end. Sources said the party would embark on organizational polls but prior to that an intensive membership has been launched. "It will be six-month long drawn program and can extend up to December and finally we could have a new president or continue with Amit Shahji by January 2020”, a senior BJP leader said. At BJP Parliamentary Party Executive meeting on Tuesday, it was stated that Mr Shah will be national president and no formal responsibility was given to him at the party's parliamentary wing. In his interactions with party leaders, Mr Shah underlined that the party leaders and workers still need to work hard to reach out to all sections of people who are not yet part of the party or have not got the taste of BJP's hard work and welfare schemes. nnn

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Indo-Russia Bi-lateral Relations to Get a Boost

or strengthening International Relations, the union Government has again stumbled upon fresh strategies with its old fellows, Russia. Thus, the India-Russia relations is supposed to venture into a new vista with leaderships from both sides pledging to work in multi sector developmental sectors. The traditional ties have been given a major boost during the bilateral meeting held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek. Ministry of External Affairs officials said the Russian side has evinced interest to work with India for modernization of the Indian Railways. Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale, said, "Russians are now chalking out plan to upgrade Nagpur-Secunderabad line". In 2017, Russian Railways President Oleg Belozerov and the Indian Ambassador to Russia Pankaj Saran had inked a pact on the preparation of a feasibility study for a high-speed rail service between Nagpur and Secunderabad. Railways have been working with various other countries as well to bring about turnaround and qualitative improvement in the running of the locomotives. Germany has been given charge for the Chennai-Kazipet route by Indian Railways and China is working on the Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru section. President Putin has invited Prime Minister Modi to be the main guest for the Eastern Economic Forum at the Vladivostok in early September. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has also conveyed the business delegations as well as representatives of key Indian states will visit Vladivostok and the Russian Far East prior to Prime Minister’s own visit in early September. nnn

Modi Participates, in 5th Scientists Step-up to Govt Council Improve Stability, Meeting of NITI Aayog Efficiency of Solar Cells

ndian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, said that the real time had come for everyone to work for the development of the nation in order to defy poverty, unemployment and corruption. PM Modi was presiding the fifth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog on June 15, 2019. Recalling the recent General Elections as the world's largest democratic exercise, Modi said ''It is now time for everyone to work for the development of India”. There should be a collective fight against poverty, unemployment, drought, flood, pollution, corruption and violence, Modi added. West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, Telangana Chief Minister K C Rao and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh have skipped the meeting. The Prime Minister said that everyone at this platform has a common goal of achieving a New India by 2022. He described Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and PM Awaas Yojana as illustrations of what the Centre and the States can accomplish together. Modi said empowerment, and ease of living, have to be provided to each and every Indian. He said the goals that have been set for the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, should be accomplished by October 2nd, and work should begin in earnest towards the goals for 2022, the 75th anniversary of independence. The Prime Minister stressed that the focus should be on collective responsibility for achieving short term and long term goals. ''The goal to make India a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024, is challenging, but can surely be achieved,'' he said. The council meet is underway wherein key developmental issues and interdepartmental matters and centre-states relations would be debated in the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat'.

n order to achieve increased stability and efficiency in perovskite elements, a promising material for manufacturing of solar cells, the scientists have improved stability and efficiency of solar cells by using Copper iodide interlayer. This was done by researchers from the National University of Science and Technology MISiS (NUST MISiS) in collaboration with the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Frumkin Institute of Physical chemistry and Electrochemistry and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy. Perovskites are a relatively new class of semiconductors used in optoelectronics, which are considered to be an efficient alternative to the silicone that is traditionally used in solar cells. Danila Saranin, a research fellow at NUST MISiS’ Laboratory for Advanced Solar Energy, said, “Photovoltaic MAPbI3 film crystallizes on the surface of the transport layer to ensure positive charge transport (in our case, nickel oxide, or NiO)”. “Continuous exposure to light and subsequent heating causes perovskite solar cells with photovoltaic MAPbI3 film to release free iodine and hydroiodic acid that damage the interface between the perovskite and NiO layers, causing defects and thus significantly decreasing the device's stability and performance”, he added. The idea to stabilize a similar structured perovskite element and a photovoltaic layer with an organic interlayer is not new, the scientists explained. NUST MISiS scientists and their colleagues were the first to attempt introducing copper iodide, an inorganic material that is far more accessible and easier to use, to the structure. nnn

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Top-Ten

Followed Indian Cricketers on

Instagram

With each passing month, the number of followers for each cricketer continues to increase. Let us have a look at the top 10 Indian cricketers, who have the most number of followers on Instagram.

ocial media has become an integral part of everyone's lives. In this fast forward world, it won’t be much of a surprise if the cricketers have millions and millions of followers on various social media platforms. Cricketers are extremely active on social media platforms, especially Instagram, where they share updates about their daily lives with their fans. From posting pictures of their workouts to posting pictures with their loved ones, fans are up to date with their favorite cricketers’ lives thanks to the picture sharing platform.

1. VIRAT KOHLI (36.3M) It comes as no surprise that the Indian cricket team captain tops this list. He is extremely active on social media, posting pictures almost on a daily basis. He has now 36.3 million followers on Instagram, which is highest for any cricketer in the world. His wife and actress Anushka Sharma,who herself has 25.7 million followers on the platform, adds spice to Virat’s Instagram game. His Instagram profile also includes a lot of promotional videos and pictures along with his teammates.

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2. SACHIN TENDULKAR (15.5 M) Sachin Tendulkar needs no introduction! The batting maestro who is popularly known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The God of Cricketâ&#x20AC;? is the most famous cricketer in the world. Despite Sachin Tendulkar retiring over six years ago, he continues to be one of the fan favorites, with a whopping 15.5 million followers on Instagram. He recently started commentary in ICC world cup 2019 and shared many event details.Master-blaster predominantly posts promotional videos with brands and companies he is associated with. Apart from that, he always remembers to wish his former teammates and friends a happy birthday by posting a picture along with them.

3. M S DHONI (14.2 M) With over 14.2 million followers, the former Captain Cool of team India is undoubtedly one of the most popular and celebrated cricketers in the world. He travels around the world and shares his experiences on Instagram so his followers can get a peek into his life. Majority of his posts include pictures of him along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva. He also uploads pictures with his dogs.

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4. ROHIT SHARMA (9.6 M) Rohit Sharma is one of the most talented players from his early days of playing cricket. He has 9.6 million followers on Instagram. Rohit Sharma constantly shares pictures of his wife Ritika Sajdeh, reminding her of his love. He also keeps his posts less cricket- oriented and shares picture of holidays or the time he spends relaxing.

5. SURESH RAINA (8.5 M) Suresh Raina is a left-handed middle-order batsman who has gained popularity after giving consistent performances in the IPL Team Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old regularly posts pictures of his traveling and professional life. He also updates snaps with his wife Priyanka and daughter Gracia.

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6. HARDIK PANDYA (7.3 M) Besides slaying it on the 22 yards, HardikPandya is also killing it in style on Instagram.HardikPandya has over 7.3 million follower base on Instagram. He has gained popularity due to his style statement. He is also a member of the IPL Team Mumbai Indians.

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7. YUVRAJ SINGH (7 M) Yuvraj Singh aka “Yuvi” has around 7m followers. He is among the best players who played for the country. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2001 but with his strong-will and determination to fight it he has made a miraculous recovery and made a comeback to the cricket. He recently announced retirement from the Indian team and is busy with his newly launched fashion line”YouWecan”. He shares a quite a few selfies with his wife and model-turned-actor Hazel Keech. He also consistently posts to promote his charity foundation.

8. VIRENDER SEHWAG (4.3 M) Virender Sehwag is one of the most loved cricketers of the country. The former Indian opener who enthralled the crowd with his dashing batting is equally witty with his posts on Instagram. Sehwag also keeps giving his fans cricket throw backs.

9. SHIKHAR DHAWAN (4.1 M)

10. HARBHAJAN SINGH (3.4 M)

The Delhi southpaw is also hot on Instagram. With over 4.1 million followers, the dashing batsman finds a place in the topmost liked cricketers on Instagram. Dhawan is very popular among youngsters for his Instagram posts and pictures. He often uploads clicks with wife Aesha and kids.

Harbhajan Singh aka “Bhajii” is very well known for his bowling.The Turbanator with over 3.4 million Instagram followers is among the top 10 Indian cricketers with a massive fan base on the social networking site. His Instagram posts are generally with the Indian team or portraits of himself. Other than that he shares a number of snaps with his wife Geeta Basra.

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Business Outlook

NextGen of India May Leverage ‘Technology’ for Security Purpose recent survey, conducted by the Godrej Security Solutions, has highlighted the ease with which the next generation incorporates technology gadgets in their lives. The survey report also highlights the way it can be leveraged to enable security parameters to ensure children’s safety. The survey was conducted through a written questionnaire and administered to students between the age group of 8- 18 years at 12 schools across Delhi. Child safety has always been a top concern for parents and schools. As per data released by Delhi Police as many as 357 cases of crime against women and children were reported in the first month of 2019 in Delhi itself. A lot of debates and blame-game goes around with regard to the responsibility to be taken for children safety in the country. But no one knows what allusion children have in their mind when it comes to their safety. the survey was conducted as a part of their initiative, School Connect Program, which was conducted across 12 private schools in Delhi wherein they interviewed a total of 5,465 students to understand what children feel and know about their safety and security.The survey also reveals that 27 per cent of children younger than eight years are not allowed to play outside in their parents’ absence and 82.2 per cent of children younger than eight years do not feel safe at home without their parents. Now a day, almost 70 per cent of children (between the age group of 8-10 years) are not allowed to go outdoors which is way higher than the global nnn average of 56 per cent.

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EU Supports CoE on Internet of Things

hrough its India-European Union (EU) ICT Standardization Cooperation Project, the EU is supporting the creation of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Internet of Things (IoT) for Smart Cities at International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITHyderabad). The EU - India project, as a part of the CoE, will not only help to design relevant courses on IoT, but will also facilitate capacity building by supporting research collaborations and exchange of experts between India and EU. With an aim to build a deeper understanding of the standards driven approach for smart cities, and facilitate collaboration between various smart city stakeholders across India and EU, the project will also organize outreach activities such as hackathons, workshops and conferences. These activities would be organized on varied components of IoT including the use of standards such as oneM2M for interoperability for the benefit of public at large. The CoE brings together faculty from several IIIT-H research centers such as - Signal Processing and Communications, Embedded Systems, Data Science, Computer Systems Group and domain areas like Building Science, Spatial Informatics, e-Governance and Earthquake Engineering. With a view to strengthen and support developers’ community, CoE has conducted number of trainings including applications of LoRaWAN standard for smart-cities and use of oneM2M in IoT applications. In July, the CoE will undertake a visit to France for enhancing collaboration between Indian and French universities and start-ups working in Toulouse and Bordeaux.The CoE Coordinator, Dr. Sachin Chaudhari, said “Learning from our research collaborations will be used to apply smart city solutions in nnn Hyderabad”.

Adani Group Begins Mining on ‘Carmichael Mine’ of Australia

he Australian agency has finally approved Adani Group’s appeal and given the environmental nod to begin work on Carmichael mine in Central Queensland. The approval states that the plan complies with all regulatory conditions set by the Australian and State Governments, bringing to a close a two-year process of rigorous scientific inquiry, review and approvals. “Our remarkable journey of conviction, resilience and commitment in Australia enters a new height. We are thankful to the Queensland government and the Australian federal government for believing in the Adani Group's vision of strengthening India's energy security and creating new opportunities for the people of Australia”. Adani Mining, CEO, Lucas Dow said, “Our organization has received advice from the concerned Queensland Government’s DE&S that the Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Management Plan (GDEMP) has been finalized and approved”. “Regional Queenslanders have always supported us and stood with us whenever we needed them. As such, apart from showing our gratitude to all of them, we are all set to start our work on the Carmichael Project and deliver the jobs so that the local youngsters could be engaged”, he added. The finalization of the GDEMP and Black-throated Finch Management Plan paves the way for construction to commence on the Carmichael Project and the delivery of much needed jobs for regional Queenslanders.The project will deliver 1,500 direct and 6,750 indirect jobs during ramp up and construction, with Rock Hampton and Townsville the primary hubs for employment.

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Sharma & Mutreja to Look After Asia-Pacific Region of ‘Kaspersky’

n order to strengthen team, Kaspersky, a global Cyber-Security company has announced the appointment of its two new members in the Asia Pacific region. The new members would also support the cyber security landscape in India. New team members Saurabh Sharma, Senior Security Researcher, Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT), and Sidharth Mutreja, Enterprise Solution Architect. “Cyber threat is a serious issue faced by organizations worldwide; India is not far behind in terms of being a target of cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky’s Cyber threat Real-time Map, India is ranked fifth in the Asian region for web threats in the last month”, the company said in a statement. “Bringing in these two, Sidharth Mutreja and Saurabh Sharma, to the organization ensures our commitment to security and alleviating the looming threats in the IT landscape in India. We re-confirm our allegiance to our customers and the IT sector and hope our persistent efforts to preserve Indian citizen’s security will ensure a safer and a threat free environment”, said Shrenik Bhayani, General Manager, Kaspersky (South Asia). Sidharth Mutreja, Enterprise Solution Architect, Kaspersky (APAC) is responsible for designing and delivering complex security architecture with key emphasis on meeting current and future customer cyber security requirements while responding to today’s security threats and challenges. With a keen interest in security solutions for critical infrastructure and IoT, Sidharth has more than 14 years of experience where he has successfully worked on multiple assignments across the banking and critical infrastructure sectors. “We aim to develop strategies and best practices that will help enterprises respond to today’s security challenges as well predict and prepare for tomorrow’s threats”, he added. nnn

Union Govt Steps Up to Boost Steel Industry In India

ith India’s steel sector and the export-import activities of the steel industries facing multifaceted challenges, the union government stepped up to deal with the situation. The Union Commerce & Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has on June 11, 2019 met with the Steel Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and discussed relevant issues in order resolve obstructions or the challenges faced by the producers. The Ministers, however, assured the steel industry that Ministries of Commerce & Industry and Steel will make all efforts to ensure that engineering goods exports double in the next 5 years and reach USD 200 billion by 2030. “It will not only boost India’s exports but will also generate jobs in the manufacturing sector especially the MSME sector”, Goyal said. Although India is the second largest manufacturers of steel, India is also a net importer of steel. Representatives of the steel industry and the Engineering Export Councils discussed in detail with Commerce and Steel Ministers the protectionist measures being imposed by other countries and the under-utilized capacity in steel manufacturing in India. The MSME sector steel manufacturers urged steel producers to supply raw material at concessional prices so that the MSME sector can compete in international markets. The meeting was also attended by MoS for Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste, Steel Secretary Binoy Kumar, Commerce Secretary, Anup Wadhawan and others. Both of the union ministers, Goyal and Pradhan, discussed at length the measures that both Commerce and Industry and Steel Ministry may take, both tariff and non-tariff, to reduce unnecessary imports and boost exports of the industry. nnn

Strategic Alliance Signed Between Mastercard and Payswiff astercard and Payswiff have signed a strategic alliance that will cut across non-traditional distribution channels to promote low-cost payments acceptance solutions beyond the top eight cities across the country. The main ambition is to speed up acceptance and adoption of digital payments in India. Payswiff’s SET is a simple mobile application that will allow individuals and business owners to accept payments using more than 60 payment options, including credit cards and debit cards, e-wallets, e-payment links, UPI, Bharat QR and multi-bank EMI. The application can be downloaded on Google Playstore as well on Apple’s App Store, Mastercard, a technology company in the global payments industry. Payswiff SET offers paperless merchant on-boarding in less than 15 minutes on all Point of Sale (PoS) devices. Mastercard will work with Payswiff on an Omni-channel distribution strategy to provide the app, services and support in regional languages, especially in areas where Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines are not easily accessible.The partners will also focus on innovation and addition of new functionalities such as ‘same-day’ and ‘instant’ merchant settlements. “SET is another attempt to fulfill this objective and it encourages individual business owners, small retail stores, cab drivers, quick service restaurants and several other businesses to accept digital payments”, said the Payswiff Solutions Pvt Ltd Co-founder and CEO, Priti Shah. We are excited to partner with Mastercard to bring these people to the formal economy and pave new avenues for their growth. Mastercard Market Development Senior Vice President (South Asia) Rajeev Kumar, said Mastercard’s partnership with nnn Payswiff is a vital step.

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Brexit Continues to Haunt the

UK, New PM By End of July

heresa May, the second female Prime Minister of UK, at last, reported her step down. Under expulsion from different quarters over her way to deal with Brexit, Mrs. May reported that she will leave on June 7. She said, "I negotiated the terms of our (Britain's) exit and another association with our nearest neighbours. I have done all that I can to persuade MPs to back that bargain. Sadly, I have not had the option to do as such. I tried multiple times, however, it is currently obvious to me that it is to the greatest advantage of the nation for a new Prime Minister to lead that exertion. Hence, I am today announcing that I will resign as leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party so that a successor can be chosen ". The immediate aggravation is the all-round criticism of her last week’s promise of presenting a new ‘bold’ Brexit deal to MPs. The deal, which involved MPs voting on holding a second referendum, is now null and void. May was close to tears as she finished up her announcement, “Our political issues might be under strain; however there is so much that is great about this country. So much to be proud of. So much to be optimistic about. I will shortly leave the job that has been incredible respect to hold – the second female Prime Minister however absolutely not the last. I do so with no hostility, however

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with enormous and enduring appreciation to have had the chance to serve the country I love". May said that it will always remain a matter of profound regret that she has not had the chance to deliver Brexit, yet trusted that the Conservative party will soon renew itself and do that. This made her the second UK prime minister to quit in three years over the Brexit issue.

WHAT IS BREXIT? Brexit is used to verbalize the UK leaving the EU - merging the words Britain and exit. The UK associated with the EU, then known as the EEC (European Economic Community), in 1973. The European Union (EU) is a monetary and political association involving 28 European nations. It originated after World War II to sustain financial co-activity. Since then, it has grown to become a solitary market that permits the transfer of merchandise and individuals as though the member states were one nation. It has its very own currency (the euro), its own parliament and it sets rules in a wide range of areas such as on the environment, transport, consumer rights, to name a few.

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WHY IS BRITAIN LEAVING THE EUROPEAN UNION? The UK Independence Party, which got about four million votes in the 2015 general election, has campaigned for a long time for Britain's exit from the EU. They were joined by about half the Conservative Party's MPs, and five members from the then cabinet. They claimed that Britain was being kept down by the EU that imposed a large number of guidelines concerning business and charged billions of pounds every year as participation expenses for little returns. They likewise needed the UK to make the majority of its own laws again, instead of being made through shared basic leadership with other EU countries. Migration was additionally a major issue for Brexit supporters. They needed Britain to reclaim full control of its fringes and diminish the number of individuals coming here to reside and additionally work.

THE REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN A referendum (a vote wherein everybody or almost everybody of voting age can participate) was held on 23 June 2016, to choose whether the UK should leave or stay in the European Union. Leave won by 51.9% to 48.1%. The 2016 vote was only the beginning. From that point onward, negotiations have been occurring between the UK and the other EU nations. A time allotment called the transition period has been consented to enable the UK and EU to agree on a trade deal and to give businesses the time to adjust. The UK had been due to leave on 29 March 2019, two years after it began the leave procedure but the withdrawal agreement extended between the EU and the UK has been dismissed multiple times by UK MPs. The discussions have been mainly over the deal, which sets out exactly how the UK leaves. This deal is known as the Withdrawal

Agreement. Having granted an initial extension of the process until 12 April 2019, EU leaders have now backed a six-month extension until 31 October 2019. However, the UK will leave before this date if the withdrawal agreement is ratified by the UK and the EU before.

WHAT DOES THE WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT SAY? The withdrawal agreement covers some of these key points: • How much money the UK will have to pay the EU in order to break the partnership • What will happen to UK citizens living elsewhere in the EU, and equally, what will happen to EU citizens living in the UK • How to avoid the return of a physical border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland when it becomes the frontier between the UK and the EU Another, a lot shorter report has likewise been drawn up that gives a review of what the UK and EU’s relationship will be in the more extended term. This is the political declaration. However, neither one of the sides needs to stick precisely to what it says - it is a set of ambitions for future talks. The arrangement was concurred by the UK and the EU in November 2018, yet it additionally must be affirmed by British MPs.

HAVE MPs BACKED THE WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT? All things considered, no. They have voted against it three times. On January 15, 2019 they dismissed the arrangement by 432 votes to 202 - a record retreat. Then on 12 March, after Theresa May had gone back to the EU to secure further legal assurances, they rejected it again. And on March 29, 2019 - the original day that the UK was due to leave the EU - MPs rejected it for a third

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time (this vote was slightly different as it did not include the political declaration).

THE POLITICAL SITUATION What changed in government after the 2016 choice? England got another Prime Minister Theresa May. The previous home secretary took over from David Cameron, who declared he was leaving on the day he lost the referendum. She moved towards becoming PM without confronting a full Conservative leadership contest after her key rivals from what had been the Leave side hauled out.

How did the snap 2017 race change things? Theresa May astounded nearly everybody after the 2017 Easter Bank Holiday by calling an election for 8 June (it had not been expected until 2020). She said she needed to fortify hand in Brexit negotiations with European leaders. She said Labour, the SNP and other opposition parties - and members of the House of Lords - would attempt to block and upset her system. However Mrs. May did not increase her party's seats in the Commons and she wound up hampered, depending on support from the 10 MPs from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW? A leadership contest will start the week after Mrs. May leaves. Whoever wins the Conservative Party leadership campaign will likewise end up being Prime Minister. Several prominent Tory politicians are expected to run - truth be told, many began informally situating themselves for the contest

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weeks prior, giving prominent speeches on the future of the party, or arranging photo-ops in their kitchens.

What does this mean for Brexit? We don't know yet. A great deal would depend upon who succeeds Mrs. May. In the event that a solid Brexit supporter wins, they may be bound to demand that the UK leave before the current 31 October due date or leave regardless of whether it can't concede to an arrangement with the EU. Others advertised for the job supported Remain in the 2016 submission some are against no-bargain Brexit, and open to the UK being all the more firmly attached to the EU after it leaves. Whoever wins will confront a similar issue Mrs. May did - the fact that there doesn't seem to be a majority in Parliament for any single Brexit option. Actually, MPs have effectively attempted to "catch control" of the Brexit procedure by holding a series of non-binding votes about what the legislature ought to do - yet all alternatives, going from denying Brexit to permitting a no-bargain exit, were voted against. What is clear is that there'll be a further time of vulnerability something numerous EU heads are irritated about. he resignation of Theresa May has clear consequences for the Conservative Party - the starting gun on a leadership contest has been fired. nnn

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Appreciation-Yes; Flattery-No Life Motivation

learnt the art of appreciation and its importance from my mother since my childhood. I assure you that it has done wonders for me in my college as well as throughout 40 years of my career life in different roles. The only thing is that appreciation has to be sincere and it should come from the core of one’s heart. Otherwise, it is no more appreciation but flattery. A sincere appreciation has no motive while flattery has a selfish motive. Appreciation is universally admired and puts the giver at a higher pedestal and the receiver also becomes your admirer while the flattery is universally condemned and the receiver may like it for a moment but shall understand the devious nature of the giver very soon. In the long run, flattery does more harm than good. Flattery is always shallow and it is ought to fail and it usually does. Flattery will eventually get you into trouble if you pass it to someone else. If you are a senior person in an organization, you should always guard yourself against flatterers (Chamchaas in Hindi). The history across the world is replete with stories of rulers and great men who fell from grace when they got intoxicated with plenty of flattery from a few flatterers in their ministry or in their proximity. An intelligent boss will quickly find the difference between genuine appreciation and flattery from his subordinates. So Appreciation: Always and Flattery: Never.

All of us wish to do a lot for our children. We get them expensive clothes, costly toys and give them the best of the food as nourishment for their bodies. But have you ever tried to nourish their self-esteem? Most of us ignore and forget to give them kind words of appreciation that would be music for their ears for days, weeks, months and even years. The same holds true for your friends, colleagues, your employees, and even your spouse. Your family life will also be much smoother if you follow this art of appreciation, sincere appreciation. There can’t be better

nourishment for the self-esteem of anyone than a word of sincere appreciation. In our interpersonal relations, we should never forget that all our associates are human beings and they are all hungry for appreciation. One of the most neglected virtues of our daily existence is appreciation. Somehow, we neglect to praise our own son or daughter, whenever he or she does a good job. We take their minor achievements for granted and wait for big achievements to happen. But big achievements will come only if they are being nourished and motivated even for their baby steps in the right direction. Nothing pleases children more than this kind of parental interest and approval with a word of appreciation and a pat on their back.

Honest appreciation will get you results even from very average employees in your organization whereas criticism and ridicule are bound to fail. Under the extreme circumstances, even if you have to reprimand an employee, do it in private. Call him or her to your cabin and blast if required as one of the exceptional show of anger though you may not be actually angry at heart. Very rarely for some people, you may have to demonstrate your anger but it should be as rare as possible and that too in private. In the case of lady employees, you must exercise caution that any reprimand should be in the presence of some other senior employee of the organization. However, whenever you have to praise someone, do it in public and do it lavishly so that the words of praise for one are known to every body in the organization and it will motivate him/her and other employees too.

And remember that sincere appreciation is sought after by all: seniors, colleagues, and juniors alike. It is music to the ears of the receptors and a great motivational dose par excellence. But one should never stoop down to flattery because that is short-lived and ultimately harmful for the individuals as well as for the organizations. nnn

About the Author:

Commander VK Jaitly is a motivational speaker, a consultant, a coach, a writer, a thinker and a mentor for the corporate world. He is an ex IITian with 40 years of experience in corporate, academics and defense. His workshops on ‘Business Excellence through People (BEP)’ have been highly acclaimed for increasing productivity and profitability of organizations. His debut book “We Can! We Can!’ and its Hindi translation ‘Safalta ki Udaan’ has been getting very good feedback from the readers. The author can be reached at jaitly.iit@gmail.com. Commander VK Jaitly 101/2 Beverly Park, Sector-22 Dwarka, New Delhi-110077, India

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Google Maps Introduces Three New Features For Commuters in India

NASA Designs a New Defense Weapon to Protect Earth from Asteroid Collision

oogle has recently announced a bunch of India-specific navigation features in Google Maps for people who rely on public transport. The first feature notifies the approximate travel time taken by a public bus, taking into account live traffic status on the route.In case a delay is expected, users will see a message in red colour that will state the amount of extended time due to traffic congestion or any other factor. In case of no delay, the transport time will be seen in green text. This feature is initially being launched in metropolitan cities namely Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysore, Pune, and Surat. A similar feature for train journeys has also been announced, which shows real-time train running status along with any delays that might occur. However, it will work only in case of a long distance train journey. As per Google's official blog post, this feature was developed in collaboration with the 'Where is my Train' app that was acquired by Google last year. Lastly, a mixed-mode navigation option has also been unveiled that will recommend the users to switch to other traveling modes during their journey, in order to reach their destination with ease. For users who have to switch between multiple travelling modes on a regular basis, this new feature will certainly come in handy. It will suggest the users when they should take an auto-rickshaw and what station or stop will be appropriate to take one after swapping from other means of transport such as metro or bus.The mixed-mode navigation guidance will initially be launched for users in Delhi & Bengaluru, and will eventually be expanded to other Indian cities. nnn

eeping the asteroid collisions in mind, NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and ESA (European Space Agency) are working towards a new defense weapon to protectthe earth from these collisions. Seemingly, development of a gargantuan spacecraft is in progress that can send the different space bodies approaching our Earthaway by changing the overall trajectories of these asteroids.

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In May, NASA demonstrated a planetary defense technique, namely, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). So far, most of the work thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeding under DART includes simulation and modeling. However, as things are progressing, different parts of the spacecraft have now started to come together. Moreover, as a part of the space mission, NASA is planning towards manufacturing a range of flight hardware components, including the spacecraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solar arrays along with the radio and power system electronics. The plan looks promising as we have witnessed earlier events when asteroids have caused millions worth of damage to our earth. For instance, the Chelyabinsk meteor about the size of a six-storey building had entered Earth back in 2013 when it broke over Chelyabinsk, a city in west-central Russia. Keeping in mind the dangerous impact of these space events, NASA seems to have hit the nail on the head with this new space mission. nnn

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Amazon Introduces New AI-backed Feature StyleSnap

n the age of internet, we often catch a glimpse of great looks on Instagram with hashtags like outfit of the day (#OOTD). With Amazon's newly introduced feature, this may now translate to great outfits in real life too. Recently, at the Re:MARS 2019 conference, Amazon introduced StyleSnap, an AI-powered feature that fetches the desired look by taking a photograph or screenshot of it.The feature will be available on the Amazon app. To use it, a photo or screenshot of the look needs to be uploaded. Based on that, the AI-powered feature will give recommendations, considering other factors like brand, price range, and customer reviews as well. The company said it will also help fashion influencers expand their reach and communities. In a statement to the media, Amazon explained how the machine learning techniques work in providing fashion recommendations, saying, “Millions of artificial neurons are trained to detect images of outfits by feeding it a series of images. For example, if thousands of images of maxi and accordion skirts are fed to the network, it will eventually be able to tell the difference between the two styles. But if presented with one Scottish kilt, it may be confused and predict an incorrect category until enough examples are provided to train it otherwise.” Claiming to leverage artificial intelligence to make a real-world difference, Jeff Wilke said, “We are highly innovative and customer-obsessed, and we will continue to create new experiences for our customers to discover the products they want and love. We are incredibly excited about StyleSnap and how it enables our customers to shop visually for fashion on Amazon." nnn

Apple Most Trusted Among Gadgetry Brands in India : Report

ccording to a recent report by TRA Research, Apple is the most trusted among the gadgetry brands in India, followed by Samsung and Oppo. Among the 33 brands surveyed, The trending mobile phone brand Vivo ranked fourth, beating Redmi, which ranked 9th, stated brand intelligence and data insights company's "Brand Trust Report 2019". Surprisingly, Nokia continues to hold its position in the Indian market, trending at 6th position. The Indian brands like Lava, Micromax, Karbonn and Intex are at 8th, 13th, 21st and 32nd positions respectively. The revolutionist Reliance Jio phones captured 12th position. Among the most trusted camera brands, Canon beats Nikon for the first place in the list, followed by brands like Sony, Kodak and Fujifilm. The most trusted mobile series were Apple Iphone series, followed by the Mi series and Moto G series. The TRA Research report also declared Amazon as the most trusted internet brand in India followed by Google and Facebook. The Indian messaging app Hike captured the fourth position, way ahead of Whatsapp owned by Facebook which ranked 10th among the 32 brands surveyed.Commenting on the report, N. Chandramouli, CEO, TRA, said: “A consumer is emotionally sensitive, easily disappointed by brands due to unfulfilled brand trust assurances. For those which do keep their trust promise alive, a consumer forms eternal bonds. Many Indian Internet start-ups are leaders in their categories, which is no mean feat. The brands that focus on creating trust along with profits and growth are the ones that will survive in this business." nnn

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It is popularly said that once a leader, always a leader. This saying fits accurately upon the newly re-elected Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi. India has reelected its union government; the citizens of the country have put their faith into the leaders of tomorrow. A surprising fact is that 5 out of the 58 selected ministers, including Mr. Narendra Modi, have been the Chief Ministers of different states during their political journeys. Now, the question arises, what is it that made the public re-elect these candidates? What made the citizens of India restore their faith in their leadership? The answers to these questions lie in their journeys...

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Narendra Damodardas Modi

istory was scripted in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on the evening of 26th May 2014 as Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India after a historic mandate from the people of India. History repeated itself in the year 2019. In Narendra Modi, the people of India see a dynamic, decisive and development-oriented leader who has emerged as a ray of hope for the dreams and aspirations of a billion Indians. His focus on development, eye for detail and efforts to bring a qualitative difference in the lives of the poorest of the poor have made Narendra Modi a popular and respected leader across the length and breadth of India. Narendra Modi’s life has been a journey of courage, compassion, and constant hard work. At a very young age, he had decided to devote his life in service of the people. He displayed his skills as a grass root level worker, an organizer, and an administrator during his 13year-long stints as the Chief Minister of his home state of Gujarat, where he ushered a paradigm shift towards propeople and pro-active good governance.

Early Life

Narendra Modi’s inspiring life journey to the Office of Prime Minister began in the by-lanes of Vadnagar, a small town in North Gujarat’s Mehsana district. He was born on the 17th of September 1950; three years after India had gained its Independence. This makes him the first Prime Minister to be born in independent India. Mr.

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Modi is the third child born to Damodardas Modi and Hiraba Modi. He comes from a family of humble origins and modest means. The entire family lived in a small single storey house. Narendra Modi’s formative years taught him early tough lessons as he balanced his studies, non-academic life to spare time to work at the family-owned Tea Stall as the family struggled to make ends meet. His school friends remember that as a child also he was very industrious and had an affinity for debates and a curiosity to read books. Schoolmates recollect how Mr. Modi used to spend many hours reading in the local Library. As a child, he was also fond of swimming. Mr. Modi’s thoughts and dreams as a child were quite removed from how most children of his age though. Perhaps it was the influence of Vadnagar which once used to be a vibrant center of Buddhist learning and spirituality many centuries ago. As a child also he always felt a strong urge to make a difference to society. He was highly influenced by the works of Swami Vivekananda which laid the foundation of his journey towards spiritualism and which inspired him to pursue the mission to fulfill Swamiji’s dream of making India a Jagat Guru.

Political Journey

At the age of 17, he left home to travel across India. For two years he traveled across the expansive landscape of India exploring various cultures. When he returned home he was a changed man with a clear aim of what he wanted to achieve in life. He went to Ahmedabad

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and joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). RSS is a socio-cultural organization working towards the social and cultural regeneration of India. It was a tough routine for Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad since 1972 when he became a Pracharak for RSS. His day began at 5 am and went on till late night. The late 1970s also saw a young Narendra Modi join the movement to restore Democracy in India which was reeling under Emergency. While continuing to shoulder different responsibilities within the Sangh during the 1980s Narendra Modi emerged as an Organizer exemplary with his organizing skills. In 1987 a different chapter began in the life of Mr. Modi when he started work as the General Secretary of the BJP in Gujarat. In his first task, Mr. Modi won a victory for the BJP in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections for the first time ever. He also ensured that the BJP was a close second to the Congress in the 1990 Gujarat Assembly elections. In the 1995 Assembly elections, Mr. Modi’s organizational skills ensured the BJP’s vote share increased and the party won 121 seats in the Assembly. Mr. Modi worked as the National Secretary of BJP from 1995 looking after the party’s activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. As BJP’s General Secretary Organisation he worked to ensure the BJP won the 1998 Lok Sabha elections. It was in September 2001 that Mr. Modi received a phone call from then Prime Minister Vajpayee which opened a new chapter in his life taking him from the rough and tumble of Organizational Politics to the world of Governance. Narendra Modi’s evolution from quintessential Organization Man of the BJP to one of India’s best-known leaders recognized for his Good Governance over a span of a decade tells a story of

grit, determination and Strong Leadership in the face of grave adversity. Narendra Modi’s transition from the world of Political Organizing to the realm of Administration and Governance neither had the luxury of time nor the benefit of training. Shri Modi had to learn the ropes of Administration while on the job right from Day One. Narendra Modi’s first 100 days in office offer a glimpse of not just how Shri Modi made that personal transition but these 100 days also offer a glimpse of how Shri Modi brought unconventional thinking and out of the box ideas to shake status-quo and reform Governance. Narendra Modi’s path to creating a Vibrant Gujarat as a shining example of Development and Governance did not come easy. It was a path littered with adversities and challenges. Through the last decade if there is one constant trait of Narendra Modi that has stood out it is his Strong Leadership in the face of grave adversity. Shri Narendra Modi’s approach to governance has always been viewed as being above politics. Shri Modi never let political differences get in the way of pursuing solutions to developmental challenges. As Shri Narendra Modi prepares to assume Office as India’s next Prime Minister, his approach to Administration and Governance stands out for its convergent thinking. The finest manifestation of Shri Modi’s philosophy of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” is his Pancha-Amrut construct for convergent Governance. His performance is reflected in the many Awards his government received from both National and International media. Shri Narendra Modi as India’s Prime Minister brings with him a rich and hands-on experience as one of India’s most successful Chief Ministers and one of its finest of Administrators.

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Rajnath Singh

born into a family of farmers and went on to secure a master's degree in physics, acquiring first division results from the Gorakhpur University. Rajnath Singh had been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since 1964, at the age of 13 and remained connected with the organization even during his employment as a physics lecturer in Mirzapur. In 1974, he was appointed a secretary for the Mirzapur unit of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor of Bharatiya Janata Party.

Political Career

Former Union home minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh has been allocated the Defence Ministry. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Singh retained the Lucknow seat by defeating his nearest rival Poonam Sinha by over 3.4 lakh votes. The teacher- turned politician, has returned to government in a seamless journey from a party president, under whose stewardship the BJP has returned to power with highest ever tally. 62-year-old Singh, who steadfastly announced Modi's name as BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate despite opposition from seniors like L K Advani, is going to be one of the trusted lieutenants of Prime Minister Modi with a major say in the functioning of the government.

Early Life

Singh was born in Rajput Kshatriya Family of the small village of Bhabhaura in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. His father was Ram Badan Singh and his mother was Gujarati Devi. He was

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Rising step by step, he began his political innings with BJP's student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in 1969 as its organizing secretary in Gorakhpur and rose to become the secretary of the then Bharatiya Jan Sangh's Mirzapur unit in 1974. During the Emergency, Singh joined Jaiprakash Narayan's movement and was arrested in July 1975 before being released in 1977. Singh made his debut in electoral politics when he became an MLA in Uttar Pradesh in 1977. In 1983, he became state Secretary of BJP and a year later he found himself leading the Uttar Pradesh unit of BJP's Youth Wing (BJYM). His political rise continued with his elevation as National General Secretary of BJYM in 1986 and subsequently its National President in 1988. In the same year, Singh was elected Member, Legislative Council in UP, a position he held till 1994, serving in between as Education Minister in the Kalyan Singh government until it was dismissed in December 1992 following the Babri Masjid demolition. As Education Minister in UP, Singh had courted controversy by enacting the Anti-Copying Act which had opposition parties up in arms against him. Although active in UP politics for long, Singh's entry into Parliament came only in 1994 when he was given a Rajya Sabha ticket and also appointed Chief Whip of the BJP in the Upper House. He was again brought back as party president in UP in 1997 in the wake of turbulence in state politics in 1997 and held the position till 1999 when he was first inducted into Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government as Surface Transport Minister. It was under Singh that Vajpayee's dream project, National Highway Development Programme was launched. Singh's shuttle between UP and the Centre continued when on October 28, 2000, he was chosen to succeed veteran leader Ram Prakash Gupta as Chief Minister of UP. Singh remained at the helm till 2002 when the party faced a drubbing at the hands of Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party in the state. After BJP decided to support BSP chief Mayawati as chief minister of UP, a move Singh had opposed, he returned to national politics as BJPs national General Secretary. Soon, Singh, hailing from a farmers family, again found his way back into the Vajpayee cabinet as Agriculture Minister after Ajit Singh parted ways with NDA in 2003. After the BJP lost power in the 2004 general elections, it was forced to sit in the Opposition. After the resignation of prominent figure Lal Krishna Advani, and the murder of strategist Pramod Mahajan, Singh sought to rebuild the party by focusing on the

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most basic Hindutva ideologies. He announced his position of "no compromise" in relation to the building of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya at any cost and commended the rule of Vajpayee as Prime Minister, pointing towards all the developments the NDA made for the ordinary people of India. He also criticized the role of the English language in India, claiming that it caused erosion of cultural values. Singh's journey up BJP hierarchy continued as he became its national President on December 31, 2005. His stint at the party helm saw BJP scoring some high points as it captured power in several states and also installed its first-ever government in Karnataka creating history by hoisting the saffron flag in the South as the ruling party. On 24 January 2013, following the resignation of Nitin Gadkari due to corruption charges, Singh was re-elected as the BJP's National President. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow constituency and was subsequently elected as a Member of the Parliament. Rajnath Singh is, without doubt, one of the finest leaders in the country.

D.V. Sadananda Gowda

Karnataka MP DV Sadananda Gowda is the new cabinet minister for chemicals and fertilizers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Gowda retained his MP seat from Bengaluru North constituency. He won against Congress Krishna Byre Gowda with a margin of close to 1.45 lakh votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He is now a prominent face in national politics. From a BJP party member to cabinet minister, Gowda’s rise is quite significant.

Early Life

Sadananda Gowda was born in 1953 to Venkappa Gowda and Kamala of Mandekolu Village in Sulyataluk Karnataka. His native village is close to the Kerala-Karnataka border. Gowda graduated in Science from St. Philomena College, Puttur and went on to obtain his degree in law at Udupi's Vaikunta Baliga College of Law. He became active in student politics during this period and was elected General Secretary of the Students Union of the Law College. Subsequently, he became the District General Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. In 1976, he started practicing law at both Sulya and Puttur. He was a public prosecutor for a brief period at Sirsi in the District of Uttara Kannada but resigned from his position to concentrate on his political career.

Political Career

He began his political career as a member of the Jan Sangh. He was President of the party's Sulya Assembly segment. After the split of the Janata Party, he became a member of the BJP. Later on, he served the BJP as Dakshina Kannada BJP YuvaMorcha President, Dakshina Kannada BJP Vice-President, State BJP YuvaMorcha Secretary (1983–88), State BJP Secretary (2003– 04) and National Secretary of the party (2004). Sadananda Gowda was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1994 and 1999 from the Puttur Assembly seat in Dakshina Kannada. He became Deputy Leader of the Opposition in his second term as MLA. He has served in various committees of the Karnataka State legislature including the Cell for preparing Draft Bill on prohibiting Atrocities on Women, Karnataka, the Committee of Energy, Fuel, and Power, and the Committee for Public Undertaking. He was nominated as the President of the Public Accounts Committee in 2003. He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in 2004 from the Mangalore Lok Sabha seat, defeating Veerappa Moily of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 32,314 votes. In 2009, the party shifted him to the Udupi-Chikmagalur constituency. In parliament, he was on the Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests. In the 14th Lok Sabha, he was a member of the Committee on Commerce. The Government of India had appointed him as Director of Coffee Board during January 2005. In 2006, Sadananda Gowda was appointed as President of Karnataka State BJP. He earned National prominence being the President when BJP won an assembly election for the first time in South India in May 2008. He was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Udupi Chikmagalur Constituency before he became the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Sadananda Gowda was chosen as the Chief Minister of

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Karnataka in August 2011 following the resignation of his mentor B.S. Yeddyurappa in an illegal mining case. Handpicked by Yeddyurappa, he was the second ethnic Tuluva Chief Minister of Karnataka after Veerappa Moily. As Chief Minister, he strived hard to improve the image of his party that had been tarnished due to allegations of corruption. He introduced various schemes such as Sakaala, aimed at providing time-bound services at government offices. But within a few months of becoming Chief Minister, he fell out with Yeddyurappa and was unable to unite the various factions of the party. In July 2012, he was asked to resign to make way for Jagadish Shettar when dissident activities in the party peaked. After suffering a big loss in the May 2013 elections, BJP elected DV Sadananda Gowda as the opposition leader of the legislative council in Karnataka. On 26 May 2014, Sadananda Gowda was sworn in as a cabinet minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly elected government. He was put in charge of the Ministry of Railways. He presented his maiden budget on 8 July 2014. On 30 May 2019, Sadananda Gowda was sworn in as a cabinet minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second term government. He is put in charge of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’

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Former Uttarakhand chief minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has been allocated the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Pokhriyal has been elected as a member of the Lok Sabha from the Haridwar parliamentary constituency for the second consecutive term. He won the Haridwar seat with a margin of 2,58,729 votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha election defeating Congress candidate Ambrish Kumar.

Early life

He was born in Pinani village, Pauri Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand) to Paramanamd Pokhriyal and Vishambhari Devi. He graduated from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand in M.A. He started his career as a teacher in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Saraswati Shishu Mandir. Pokhriyal has been writing poems and stories since childhood. His first collection "Samarpan" was published in 1983. He has authored various anthologies and novels, as well as children's literature and personal development books.

Political Journey

Pokhriyal was first elected for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Karnaprayag constituency in 1991, and then later in 1993 and 1996 from the same constituency. In 1997 he was appointed for the Uttaranchal Development Minister. He was also Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister (from 2009 to 2011) and is currently a member of Lok Sabha’s 17th session and the Chairman of the Assurance Committee. He is a representative of Haridwar constituency in the Lok Sabha and a senior member of Bhartiya Janta Party. He was the Member of Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand for five consecutive terms from 1991 to 2012. He was elected first time in 1991 from Karnaprayag ward for three consecutive terms. Pokhriyal was appointed Cabinet Minister for Uttaranchal Development in Kalyan Singh’s ministry and in 1999 appointed for Cultural Fulfillment and Endowments in Ram Prakash Gupta’s cabinet. In 2000, after the creation of Uttarakhand state, he was appointed for twelve departments including finance, revenue, tax and water divisions for the State of Uttarakhand. In 2007, he was appointed a minister for Health and Family Welfare, Language and Science departments in Uttarakhand. In 2009, he became the youngest Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. In 2012, he was elected MLA for Vidhan Sabha from Doiwala, Dehradunconstituency. In 2014, he resigned from Doiwala and elected from Haridwar for Lok Sabha. In May 2019, he became the Minister of Human Resource Development of India. Nishank’s nomination comes in the wake of RSS's continued efforts for changes in curriculum and policies which could not be undertaken during Prime Minister Modi’s first five years in office. The Sangh, especially its chief Mohan Bhagwat, has made no bones about the introduction of the new Education Policy and reforms in the higher education system. A committee headed by former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan was formed to draft the new education policy. The

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report is yet to be submitted to the government. Nishankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice to head the HRD in the second term of the NDA government is being seen as a precursor to possible changes in the education policy as is being pushed by the Sangh.

Arjun Munda

Three-time Jharkhand chief minister and former Jamshedpur MP Arjun Munda is the BJP candidate from the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency. He is one of the best-known tribal faces of the BJP. He won the Khunti (ST) seat after narrowly beating his nearest Congress rival Kalicharan Munda by 1,445 votes.

Early Life

Arjun Munda was born in Jamshedpur district in the then undivided Bihar on 3 May 1968 to Ganesh and Saira Munda. His fa-

ther Ganesh died when Arjun was only seven. Saira had to work in the fields to make ends meet. Arjun Munda is married to Meera Munda and the couple has three sons. A graduate in social science, he had to struggle to educate himself because of adverse family conditions.

Political Journey

He began his political career in his teens during early 80s when he joined the Jharkhand movement spearheaded by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) which sought to create a separate state for tribals from the southern regions of Bihar. A hardcore believer in the welfare of indigenous people of his region he felt passionate about the issue and took an active part in the movement. Soon his political influence grew due to his inclusive philosophy and he got elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Kharsawan constituency in 1995 on a JMM ticket. NDA strongly espoused the cause of Jharkhand and made a promise that if elected they would create the tribal state of Jharkhand. Arjun Munda got attracted to BJP's ideology of selfless nation building and sacrifice. He believed in its policy of championing the cause of Jharkhand and joined BJP. He got elected again to the Bihar Assembly in 2000 elections contesting on a BJP ticket from his old constituency of Kharsawan that he had been nurturing for many years. After Jharkhand's formation, he got elected to the Jharkhand Assembly from the same constituency in 2005 and again in the 2011 bye-election after assuming responsibility as the CM in September 2010. When NDA government came to power in 1999 under the leadership of Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee it kept its promise and created Jharkhand along with Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh as three new States of the Indian Union. ArjunMunda became the Tribal Welfare Minister in the 1st Babulal Marandi led NDA coalition government of Jharkhand which was carved out from Bihar on 15 November 2000. As welfare minister, he crafted many policies and programs to ameliorate a lot of the poor and downtrodden. His vision, his work ethic, and his performance matrix soon catapulted him to the top leadership grade and his popularity and support base soared meteorically. His inclusive philosophy and his commitment to Jharkhand's high growth and development put him in the CM's chair in 2003 at the young age of 35 when he was chosen as the consensus candidate to lead the State in the aftermath of Babulal Marandi's divisive domicile policy. He took oath as Union minister in Narendra Modi's second cabinet on 30th May 2019 and became the Minister of Tribal Affairs. nnn

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THE ‘MODI’FIED MINISTRY

After the huge mandate of the nation to BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Lok Sabha Elections 2019, the government is all set with its newly elected cabinet.The Union Cabinet for the 17th Lok Sabha includes 25 cabinet ministers, 9 ministers of state with independent charge and 24 ministers of state. Here's a complete list of the 25 Union Cabinet ministers and all you need to know about them.

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

SHRI NARENDRA MODI (Constituency- Varanasi)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO Prime Minister and also in-charge of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; and All important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any Minister

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Defence

BACKGROUND Narendra Modi is the third PM after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to return with an absolute majority after serving a full term. He also served as chief minister of Gujarat for 13 consecutive years. He enjoys unparalleled popularity and is respected across the length and breadth of India as well as over the world. The Indian population is quite expectant of him and is craving for all-round development of the country.

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SHRI RAJ NATH SINGH (Constituency- Lucknow)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Home Affairs

SHRI AMIT SHAH (Constituency- Gandhinagar)

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BACKGROUND Emerging from the backstage, from where he directed the BJP’s ascent to its peak, Shah will now remain at the forefront of Narendra Modi's second government. Interestingly, Shah was third in the order of taking the oath. After Modi and Rajnath Singh, but ahead of former party chief Nitin Gadkari.

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO Minister of Road Transport and Highways; and Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI (Constituency-Nagpur)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

BACKGROUND Considered the most successful minister in Narendra Modiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first government, Nitin Gadkari will continue to handle the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Gadkari won the recent general elections in the Nagpur seat by defeating his closest opponent, Congress candidate and BJP rebel Nana Patole by a margin of more than 2 lakh votes.

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers

BACKGROUND After securing his position in the second innings of the Narendra Modi-led NDA cabinet, former Karnataka chief minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda has been allocated the Ministry of Chemical and Fertilisers. He won the Lok Sabha elections from the high-profile Bangalore-North seat and has been sworn-in at the star-studded ceremony being hosted at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA (Constituency-Bangalore North)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs

SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN

BACKGROUND The two-time Rajya Sabha MP Nirmala Sitharaman, the only woman to have served as the Minister of Defence since Indira Gandhi, has been designated as the Minister of Finance. She will take over from Arun Jaitley, who had requested that he be kept away from any responsibility. Sitharaman will also be getting the Minister of Corporate Affairs.

Rajya Sabha (Karnataka)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

BACKGROUND Ram Vilas Paswan has been given charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. Although he did not contest elections in 2019, he had been assured of a Rajya Sabha seat by the BJP before the polls.

SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN

(Not contested in the election)

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PORTFOLIO

Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; Minister of Rural Development; and Minister of Panchayati Raj; and Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

BACKGROUND Narendra Singh Tomar has been given the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry. He will also be retaining the portfolios of rural development and Panchayati Raj in the new Narendra Modi cabinet.

SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR (Constituency-Morena)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Law and Justice; Minister of Communications; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD

BACKGROUND A veteran BJP warhorse, Ravi Shankar Prasad is all set for another innings in the new Narendra Modi government as the Union Law Minister. He will also be in charge of the Minister of Communications and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology. The former minister for electronics and information technology, Prasad has held cabinet portfolios in all BJP governments starting from Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

(Constituency-Patna Sahib)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Food Processing Industries

BACKGROUND Member of Parliament from Bathinda,Harsimrat Kaur Badal has retained the Food Processing Ministry.The two-time parliamentarian is part of a family that traces its lineage back to 18th-century royalty.

SMT. HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL (Constituency-Bhatinda)

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment SHRI THAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

Rajya Sabha (M.P.)

PORTFOLIO

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BACKGROUND Thawar Chand Gehlot has retained his earlier portfolio of social justice and empowerment in Narendra Modi's brand new cabinet. Gehlot is the most noticeable face among scheduled castes in the BJP. Earlier, he was incharge of the scheduled caste morcha of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh.

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

S.NO.

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

BACKGROUND One of the surprising faces in the newly constituted cabinet under PM Modi, former foreign secretary SubrahmanyamJaishankar has been allocated the Ministry of External Affairs.

DR SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR (Not contested in the election)

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Human Resource Development SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’

BACKGROUND Former Uttarakhand chief minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has been allocated the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Pokhriyal has been elected as a member of the Lok Sabha from the Haridwar parliamentary constituency for the second consecutive term. He won the Haridwar seat with a margin of 2,58,729votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha election defeating Congress candidate Ambrish Kumar.

(Constituency-Haridwar)

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Tribal Affairs

BACKGROUND The former Jharkhand chief minister and BJP MP from Khunti, Arjun Munda has been given the Tribal Affairs Ministry. He won the Khunti (ST) seat after narrowly beating his nearest Congress rival Kalicharan Munda by 1,445 votes.

SHRI ARJUN MUNDA (Constituency-Khunti)

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Women and Child Development; and Minister of Textiles

BACKGROUND Smriti Zubin Irani has been given charge of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. She has also retained the Ministry of Textiles. In the Lok Sabha elections, the 43-year-old emerged as a giant-killer, pulling off one of the biggest victories and scripting a historic win by dethroning Rahul Gandhi in Congress's home turf Amethi.

SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI

(Constituency-Amethi)

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

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DR HARSH VARDHAN (Constituency-ChandniChowk)

PORTFOLIO

SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR

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Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Minister of Science and Technology; and Minister of Earth Sciences

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and Minister of Information and Broadcasting

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PORTFOLIO

Rajya Sabha (M.P.)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Railways; and Minister of Commerce and Industry

BACKGROUND Dr. Harsh Vardhan has been given the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the new cabinet. He will once again take charge of the Minister of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences. The MP from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk constituency won with a massive lead of over three lakh votes in the Lok Sabha elections.

BACKGROUND Prakash Javadekar has been given charge of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change along with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. In the previous cabinet, Javadekar had taken over the reins of Human Resources and Development ministry from SmritiIrani at a time when controversies had kept university campuses simmering. But he managed to stay away from controversies and avoided making statements, unlike his predecessor.

BACKGROUND Piyush Goyal has been given charge of the Railways and Commerce ministries in the brand new Modi cabinet. Goyal has held several portfolios in the Narendra Modi government. Apart from being the minister of Railways, he was also appointed the interim finance minister and presented the 2019 budget.

SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL Rajya Sabha (Maharashtra)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and Minister of Steel SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN

Rajya Sabha (M.P.)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Minority Affairs

SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI Rajya Sabha (Jharkhand)

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BACKGROUND Dharmendra Pradhan will be taking charge as Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Steel as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new Cabinet. Pradhan was the BJP’s face in Odisha. His move to announce a dal-salt-rice package for the poor after the first phase of polls ended in the state was widely considered a masterstroke. The announcement had taken many by surprise as it was not figured in the BJP’s manifesto for the state, which was released a week before the promise.

BACKGROUND

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, the member of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand for the last two terms, will retain charge as the Minority Affairs minister.

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NAME OF THE MINISTER

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs; Minister of Coal; and Minister of Mines

DRMAHENDRA NATH PANDEY (Constituency-Chandauli)

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

(Constituency-Mumbai South)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

NAME OF THE MINISTER

24 S.NO.

(Constituency-Dharwad)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

S.NO.

BACKGROUND Among the few new faces who have been offered a cabinet berth in the second Narendra Modi-led government, Pralhad Joshi from Karnataka is one. The 56-year old has been given the Ministry of Parliament Affairs, the Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines.

SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI

S.NO.

PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries

SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH (Constituency-Begusarai)

NAME OF THE MINISTER

PORTFOLIO

Minister of Jal Shakti SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT (Constituency-Jodhpur)

BACKGROUND Mahendra Nath Pandey of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been chosen to head the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He won from the Chandauli Lok Sabha seat in eastern UP by a slender margin of about 14,000 votes. He was pitted against the Samajwadi Party (SP)’s Sanjay Chauhan and Jan Adhikar Party's Shivkanya Kushwaha.

BACKGROUND Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant will take charge as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise in PM Modi's brand new cabinet. Sawant defeated Congress' Milind Deora for the second time in the general elections, bagging South Mumbai again, despite the tacit support of MNS chief Raj Thackeray.

BACKGROUND Giriraj Singh, the former minister of state for micro, has now been given as Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet.Singh contested from Begusarai, a seat from where he claimed he was not comfortable since his stronghold was Nawada. After much back and forth with the party, Singh fought from Begusarai against Left candidate Kanhaiya Kumar. He eventually defeated Kumar by a record of four lakh votes.

BACKGROUND The former Minister of State for Agriculture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has been given the ministry of Jal Shakti in PM Modi's brand new cabinet.In a setback to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his son Vaibhav Gehlot faced defeat in his maiden election from the Jodhpur Lok Sabha seat which was won by the BJP's Shekhawat for a second consecutive time with a high margin of 2,74,440 votes.

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Decreasing Green Cover-Van Mahotsav Week to the Rescue Environment

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness”– John Muir

uch is the appeal that woods hold. Often considered as the “green lungs”, forests are viewed as an important natural resource, not only for the many commercial uses but also for being suppliers of life—the very oxygen that we breathe. The survival of the human race wouldn’t have been possible without trees. However, forest cover has been declining at an alarming rate over the globe. Much of the risk is posed by human activities, in the quest for economic growth and development. Industrialization and globalization have prompted infringement of timberland territories by large firms as well as small scale businesses. Agriculture is a major contributor to forests being cut down to make way for food production for the ever increasing population. In this manner, a blend of customary and present-day humanprompted procedures is turning out to be the adversary for our "green lungs". The core cause of depletion of forests is the never-ending human greed, and culture of seeking more and more. In this quest for more, why not seek more green and more peace? Most of us know about these, but policy and will are what will make this mindfulness turn into action, thereby yielding positive outcomes. The festival of Van Mahotsav has been celebrated in India every year since 1950 in the first week of July. It has been bringing the general population of the nation together for the shared objective of tree plantation. Started by the former Union Minister for Agriculture and Food, Dr. K.M. Munshi, the week-long festival is celebrated differently in different states of the country. Since then, a huge number of saplings of different species have been planted amid the celebration, which sees the cooperation

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of different organizations of the Forest Department in India. The principal aim behind the festival is to create awareness among the masses for forest conservation and planting trees.

History of Van Mahotsav Initiated in the year 1950, the movement was the pet project of Dr. K M Munshi, who had been the Union Minister for Agriculture and Food at the time. Alarmed by the extensive felling of trees and the damage that was being caused to the environment, Munshi concocted the possibility of a yearly tree planting celebration so as to bring issues to light among the majority towards timberland preservation. He needed individuals to be excited towards the reason similarly as one would be amid different celebrations. Some of the goals of Van Mahotsav as envisioned by Dr. Munshi were: to increase production of fruits that could be added to the potential food resources of the country, help create shelter-belts around agricultural fields to increase their productivity, provide fodder leaves for cattle to relieve intensity of grazing over reserved forests, support soil protection and counteract further fall in soil fertility. He also intended to inculcate awareness and love for trees among the citizens and popularise planting and cultivating of trees in farms, villages, and municipal and public lands. Fascinatingly, the term Van Mahotsav first sprung up in July 1947 after a successful tree plantation drive that was held in Delhi. It saw the contribution of national leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Abdul Kalam Azad. The decision of picking the principal seven day stretch of July to commend the celebration was for sure a visionary move. De-

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“With the speedy growth in population, there comes a need to create more infrastructure and living space, which is achieved by cutting down forests. One of the main aims of Van Mahotsava is to launch aﬀorestation drives and to sustain the green assets that play a vital role in nourishing the life on the earth.” Creating Green Assets

noting the beginning of monsoon season in most parts of the country, saplings planted during this period have more chances of survival than the ones planted during other times of the year.

How to Celebrate Van Mahotsav During the Van Mahotsav, people across the country aim to plant at least one sapling. Along with this, an awareness campaign about the advantages of planting and protecting trees, and harms of deforestation is held in the different states. The festival is celebrated with great fervor and witnesses mass participation of government agencies, educational institutions and civic bodies across the country.

With the speedy growth in population, there comes a need to create more infrastructure and living space, which is achieved by cutting down forests. One of the main aims of this festival is to launch afforestation drives and to sustain the green assets that play a vital role in nourishing the life on the earth. The IFSR (India State of Forest Report) is published once in two years, which makes it possible to assess the incremental change in the state of forests, every two years. A comparison of 2017 versus 2015 figures indicates an overall increase in the “Very Dense Forest” areas, significantly. The report also pointed out that India ranks among the top ten countries of the world in terms of forest area, despite the fact that none of the other nine countries has a population density of more than 150 persons per sq km, ompared to India, which has a population density of 382 persons per sq km. India is ranked 10th in the world, with 24.4 percent of land area under forest and tree cover, even though it accounts for 2.4 percent of the world surface area and supports the needs of 17 percent of human and 18 percent livestock population. Quoting figures from the India State of Forest Report 2017, there is an increase of 8, 021 sq km in the total forest and tree cover of the country, compared to the previous assessment in 2015. The increase in the forest cover has been surveyed as 6,778 sq km and that of tree cover as 1, 243 sq km. The total forest and tree cover is 24.39 percent of the total geographical area of the country. Van Mahotsav festival is a wonderful initiative to save the environment and to raise awareness about ecology. It is an event that sees lakhs of saplings being planted every year and is indeed a celebration of life. With the evergrowing, life-threatening threats of global warming and pollution, the initiative hailed by Dr. Munshi 67 years ago is what the world needs right now. nnn

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Achieving $5 Trillion Economy is no More Big Dream The Economic Survey 2019 Outlined a Vision to Achieve a $5 Trillion Economy. "It also depicts the gains from advancement in the social sector, adoption of technology and energy security," PM, Modi, tweeted.

OD Team chieving vast target of $5 Trillion Economy for the country is no more a big dream. But there are certain challenges and obstructions that we (the government as well as the professionals and the citizens) need to tackle in order to achieve the target. These were the words of the several participants, comprising political leaders, leading entrepreneurs, Charter Accountants, Advocates and other professionals of Delhi, during hours-long program organized to discuss on major highlights of the ‘Union Budget 2019’. The program was organized a day after the Union Budget 2019 was presented in the Lower House of the parliament. More than a thousand people, including political leaders, government officials and entrepreneurs, apart hardcore professionals like CA, CS, CMA & Advocates were among others participated in this mega event. The hours-long program was held at the premises of the Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, Civic Center, in New Delhi on July 6, 2019. The program titled, ‘Talk on Union Budget – 2019’was organized by the Global Chamber of Professionals (GCP). The renowned real estate company, KW Group, comprisingKW Delhi 6, KW Blue Pearl and KW Shrishti, apart from Busy, Ujjwal Bhawishya Foundation, SMC, AZIZAA, GL Bajaj, Leocor Global Solutions and RBL Bank were among the major sponsors of the program. The program was inaugurated by the Lok Sabha MP and the BJP National Vice President, Dr Vinay P Sahashtrabuddhe.

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“The Union Budget 2019 has paid special attention to the real-estate sector, which is the biggest sector to offer employment opportunities to the citizens. The government announced major tax benefits that will help stimulate demand for affordable housing. Interest deduction up to Rs. 3.5 lakh for affordable housing (priced at Rs. 45 lakh) as against Rs. 2 lakh earlier will now be available until March 31, 2020. This can help attract first-time homebuyers. This would surely prove to be a boon for the housing sector. I would also request the government to reduce the GST taxes for the real estate sector. ‘Housing for All’ has been a dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is one of the prime agendas included in the Union Budget 2019. If this pace of the government continues, and constant steps are taken, I’m sure this dream would realize soon”, said Pankaj Jain, the Managing Director of the KW Group. “If truly analyzed, we may find that the Government needs to establish equilibrium among the revenue collection, tax rates and growth oriented budget proposals. As I believe, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has set out the agenda for the Modi Government 2.0 ahead”, said the President,Global Chamber of Professionals, CA. Mukesh Kumar Singh. “The budget is having far sighted vision and also having the full roadmap of converting India from a developing country to a developed country. This is the first time in the history of Indian Budgets, any government has dared to give itself a target to grow the country to 5 trillion dollar economy. Such commitment shows that Modi Government is following the path which was assured before elections”, said the

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President, Connecting Profes& Justice, Ease of doing BusiThe Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, sionals, CA Santosh Ramanuj. ness, Credible Financial State“In the Budget for the fiscal year ments, Merit based Banking and had presented the maiden budget of Narendra Modi 2.0 2019-20, provision for addiDeeper Financial Markets to take government in the Lok Sabha on July 5, 2019. “While, we tional tax benefits of Rs.1.5 both GDP & Mkt Cap provided rejuvenated dynamic Centre-State cooperaLakh apart from existing 2.00 beyond $5Trillion in next few tive federalism and the GST Council during 2014 to 2019, Lakh (3.5 Lakh in total) on years”, said Company Secretary, the incumbent Government will lay emphasis on the interest on affordable housing Arun Kumar Singh. policies - Gaon, Garib and Kisan (village, poor and farmloan up to Rs. 45 Lakh will “The Union Budget 2019 seems ers)”, the Finance Minister had said during the budget definitely enthuse the prospecto be inclusive and touching all speech. Noticeably, Sitharaman had on July 4, 2019 tive/first time buyers planning it spheres of economy. The Finance tabled the Economic Survey 2018-19 in the Parliament. on or before 31.03.2020. After Minister showed the way through The report was prepared by Chief Economic Adviser RERA came into force, it grew which, economy shall move and up the confidence level of the achieve transparency with Krishnamurthy Subrahmaniam. The survey report probuyers and the law abiding accountability. Increasing interest jected the state of health of the Indian economy and realtors. As I believe, the deduction on housing loans, outlined the challenges. Quoting the report, Prime Government must take initiative quarterly return for small traders, Minister, Narendra Modi, said that the Economic Survey to provide and facilitate the interlinking of PAN and Aadhar 2019 outlined a vision to achieve a $5 trillion economy. investors with some lucrative are welcome measures. "It also depicts the gains from advancement in the offers or schemes”, said, CA Promoting education and tourism social sector, adoption of technology and energy securiM.S. Prasad, KW Group. to attract foreign students and ty," PM, Modi, tweeted. Another similar program titled, “Promise for housing for all will tourist to India will help to get ‘Discussion on Union Budget 2019’ was also sponsored create a huge demand which foreign currency and recognition by the KW Group and other fellows at the premises of will ultimately be visible in to our country”, said CA Rushabh growth of industries such as Shah, who is the team member of the Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, Civic Center, in New steel, cement, manpower the Connecting Professional Delhi on the same evening. services etc. Increase in thresh(CP). The Union Finance old limit of turnover from 250 Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, had Crores to 400 Crores having taxability of income @25% is a presented the maiden budget of Narendra Modi 2.0 government welcome step”, said the CA Ashish Bajaj, who is the Vice in the Lok Sabha on July 5, 2019. “While, we provided rejuvePresident, Connecting Professionals. “Modi 2.0 would nated dynamic Centre-State cooperative federalism and the GST eventually unleash the Spirits - Rule of Law, Better Enforcement Council during 2014 to 2019, the incumbent Government will lay emphasis on the policies - Gaon, Garib and Kisan (village, poor and farmers)”, the Finance Minister had said during the budget speech. Noticeably, Sitharaman had on July 4, 2019 tabled the Economic Survey 2018-19 in the Parliament. The report was prepared by Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subrahmaniam. The survey report projected the state of health of the Indian economy and outlined the challenges. Another similar program titled, ‘Discussion on Union Budget 2019’ was also sponsored by the KW Group and other fellows at the premises of the Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, Civic Center, in New Delhi on the same evening.

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Here's How To Get Your Fashion Game Right This Summer! Lifestyle

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Sizzling Sweltering heat should not be your reason to ditch your fashion statement. Embrace your natural beauty and minimalist aesthetics to bring out the best version of you this summer season. Start fresh

Primer comes first

Use a lightweight formula

Begin with splashing cold water on your face to get rid of all the excess oil and pat it dry, followed by application of a toner. Use a moisturizer according to your skin type. You must apply sunscreen with good SPF even if it’s cloudy outside.

Apply a face and eye primer for a smooth texture and even surface for your foundation to glide on easily. It prevents the foundation from melting down and helps your make-up last longer throughout the day.

Avoid using heavy, full coverage foundation as it tends to melt away on sweaty skin. Swap it with a lightweight formula like BB creams or tinted moisturizers that are oil-free.

Say hello to cream

Go water-proof

Love light lips

Use creamy versions of blush and eyeshadows as it settles eﬀortlessly over the skin whereas powder tends to wear oﬀ easily. You could dust some powder over the cream for the cheeks and eyelids that will help the make-up last longer.

Try water-proof versions of eyeliners and mascaras as they are better able to withstand summer sweating and last longer when your lids are moist. Gel liners are better than liquid eyeliners, especially in summers.

Choose light and soft summery, coral hues of nudes and pink lip colours for a refreshed summer make-up look. Matte and transfer-proof lipsticks, tinted lip balms and stains are your best friends for a smudge-free pout during the summer.

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Dresses for the Season Lifestyle

Shirt Dress

A shirt dress can take you from the office to a casual outing, real quick. It is the perfect solution to keep your look not only formal at work but also cool and comfortable during the scorching heat. Pair a shirt dress with casual sneakers or a pair of heels and accessorize with a wristwatch for a simple yet stylish look. You can also belt up an oversized shirt dress for a chic look.

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Wrap Dress

Available in various prints and colours, wrap dresses spell out â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; like no one else. Depending on the length of your wrap dress, you can dress it up either with boots, especially with an asymmetrical dress or one with a length below knees, while strappy sandals work well with a wrap dress of any length.

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Summer is a perfect time to flaunt all your dresses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ideal season to give those skin-clinging tights and jeans a break, and don flowy, airy dresses in a variety of shades and colours, in order to make your days a little brighter and comfortable. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to invest in accessories this season. From scarves to tinted sunglasses, make the best of fashion to beat the unforgiving heat.

Sheath Dress

Its semi-formal look makes for the perfect Friday dressing at work, taking you from the office to an evening out with friends in an instant. Opt for colour-blocked and monotone sheath dresses, as they stand out and make more of a style statement, and will leave you fetching compliments.

Skater Dress

Perfect to wear on holidays, the skater dress will surely amp up your style factor this summer. Team it up with a cardigan if your dress is monotone, along with gladiators for a laid-back look. You can opt for a denim skater dress or one in pastel shades.

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‘Dozee’ Launches Mindfulness Feature on International Yoga Day Well-Being

Bengaluru based health-tech start-up Dozee, launched ‘Mindfulness feature’in the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 22, 2019. It was the first-of-its-kind experience for the cancer patients at HCG, a Banguluru based hospital – The Specialist in Cancer Care. OD Bureau

eveloped by the graduates of India’s premier institution, IIT, Dozee is patented contact-free health monitor that tracks heartbeat, respiration, sleep and stress from under the mattress. Supported under Make in India campaign, Dozee’s launch of meditation on International Yoga Day is being considered as one of the powerful integrations of two initiatives of the incumbent union government. Apart from various others, the session was attended by dozens of cancer patients and survivors from HCG. The session took off with Dr.RaghavendraRao(HoD CAM Program, HCG Oncology) talking on the benefits of meditation and getting patients to practise some yogic techniques. This was followed by 10 minutes of guided meditation, where patients followed the meditation instructions from Dozee App. The patients were provided with personalized report, quantifying the impact of the session on their heartbeat, respiration and stress levels. “This was a really unique experience for us. I felt my stress levels came down significantly, and I could see the result of it on Dozee app as well. The whole meditation experience became very real for me”, a cancer patient Neeraj said. Dr.RaghavendraRao said, “HCG has always believed in providing holistic care to all its patients and ensuring a better quality of life. We have combined the ancient stress relieving techniques of Yoga with advanced medical care to help manage cancer better. This International Yoga Day, we decided to include Yoga as a part of its patients’ treatment plans. Starting with our flagship unit in Bengaluru, this program will be incorporated shortly in all of our 22 centres across India”. MuditDandwate, CEO of Dozee said, “We are really excited to see the heart-warming response from cancer patients at HCG and can’t wait to enable this benefit for everyone across the country. Our aim of starting Dozee was to make healthcare simple and ac-

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cessible to everyone. The latest feature is a step towards bringing the power of meditation to comforts of everyone’s home by providing easy to follow instructions and Artificial Intelligence powered personalized recommendations. What it means for users is that they will feel they have a teacher guiding them with meditation at their homes, personalising their session basis their performance”. About Dozee:Dozee is a patented contact-free health monitor, started by MuditDandwate and GauravParchani, IIT graduates in 2015. It is a thin sensor sheet which goes below the mattress and monitors heart health, respiration, sleep quality and stress levels with 98.4% accuracy as compared to medical devices. It’s AIpowered technology not only flags cases of health deterioration before they become serious but also provides personalised recommendations to improve health. With its latest Mindfulness feature, Dozee aims to bring the power of meditation in everyone’s home by providing easy to follow instructions and evidence-based personalized recommendations. Dozee was awarded top healthcare start-up award in India recently. They were also selected to represent Indian start-ups in Europe recently under ‘Make in India’ campaign. Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG), headquartered out of Bangalore, is the largest provider of cancer care in India. Through its network of 22 comprehensive cancer centres spread across India, HCG has brought advanced cancer care to the doorstep of millions of people. HCG’s comprehensive cancer centres provide expertise and latest technologies in diagnosis and treatment of cancer under one roof. HCG has pioneered the introduction and adoption of several technologies in the country and is amongst the first to introduce high-intensity flattening filter free mode radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and robotic radiosurgery, in the treatment of cancer in India. It is important to mention here that this device is not designed or intended for use in the diagnosis, prevention or cure of any disorder or illness. nnn

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Expert Advice

Hopes of Realty Revival Continue with a Stable Government

s the NDA government comes back to power for the second time, the real industry is hopeful that the government will address the concerns that are pending for a long time. The first five-year term of the government was dominated by some landmark reforms which vitalized and boosted the Indian real estate industry.Policies like RERA, GST, Demonetization, and REITs have been instrumental in making the sector transparent, organized and more structured. The government has also taken prudent steps to boost the infrastructure in the form of affordable housing, new industrial corridor, smart city plan and much more. With Modi 2.0 underway, several developers have raised the bar of expectations as the economy is expected to boostfacilitating more foreign funds inflows in the country. With a stable government at the center the realty industry is expected to see a new hope of light going forward.

Mr. Navin Makhija, Managing Director, The Wadhwa Group The Government needs to continue its focus on housing for all 2022 vision. More focus is needed on completion of ongoing infrastructural projects which will benefit the affordable housing clusters in areas like Panvel in MMR region of Mumbai. These infra projects will boost residential realty in and around the city like Mumbai.

Mr. Babulal Varma, Managing Director, Omkar Realtors Real estate sector welcomes the new government and expects that it will bring in newer reforms and policy for added transparency to get the sector back on a fast track. Concerning Mumbai city, the new government should immediately take a relook at the current GST structure for SRA and redevelopment vertical in Mumbai which accounts for close to 55-60% of all development work being carried out. We are confident that the new government will look into this double taxation issue, in order to make Mumbai slum-free faster.

Mr. Subodh Runwal, Director, Runwal Group I believe that this is a vote for development and particularly for the real estate industry; it will provide housing for all before the next elections. We are also hopeful that in the ease of doing business related to construction permits & transparency we will be in the top 10 in the world. I am hopeful that the government will make housing affordable in all major metros by reducing the taxes, premiums & GST levy by the Governmentand will also infuse liquidity into the banks & NBFCs dealing with the real estate sector.

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Mauritius : Beauty Travel

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Round the Corner M

auritius is a standout amongst the most beautiful nations on the planet. There is a craze in the whole world for exploring it. This is why it is also known as 'Dreamland'. Mauritius is located approximately 500 miles east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The island, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, originated from the volcano lava. The eastern part is surrounded by plains and middle plateaus. The mountains are mainly in the south. The average temperature is around 23 degrees Celsius. Cyclones are frequent in Mauritius and the soil here is very fertile. Mauritius became independent on March 12, 1968. At first, it was linked to the rule of the United Kingdom and in 1992 it was established as a republic. Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. A major ratio of the population follows Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. The economy is dependent on sugarcane farming. Tea and tobacco are exported. Tourism is a fast growing industry of Mauritius. Mauritius is also famous due to the beautiful bird called Dodo that was found only here and is now extinct. In Mauritius, you can find giant turtles, on which you can ride. Apart from this, there are many lagoons in this small country surrounded by coral reefs.

Hypnotic Sea View

The vast central plateau, tropical forests, rivers, canals, and waterfalls are absolutely picturesque. Mauritius is surrounded by a beautiful blue sea where charming sandy beaches tempt the tourists to visit over and over again. In the northern province of Mauritius, there are beautiful beaches namely ' Pereybere’ and 'Grand Bay'. 'Blue Bay' beach in the south is worth a visit. Located on the west coast, 'Flic en Flac’ attracts tourists along with 'Ile Aux Cerfs’ on the east coast. The blue sea magic does not end here. 'Blue Safari' submarine is here in your service to enjoy the world inside the ocean. There is no better option to know the mysterious world of seas than 'parasailing'. In the parasailing, a taxi boat takes you inside the sea where you can enjoy a lot for one and a half hours. If you are fond of catching fish, a boat furnished with all the equipment is available in hotels and restaurants, with which fishes like tuna, shellfish, and sharks can be caught. Cruise boats are also set up to make the sea more enjoyable.

Wildlife

After the mesmerizing journey of the sea, the scenic countryside also seems willing to welcome you. You will feel that you are sitting in the lap of nature while paying a visit to Casela Bird Garden. The National Park is also worth visiting. Birds of 140 species can be seen in Casela Bird Garden. The main attraction here is the rare Mauritian pink pigeon. La Vanille crocodile, frog, monkey and turtle reserves are also very interesting. Deer and wild pigs are kept in a zoo garden named Domain du Chasseur. Hunting is allowed here. When the animal world seems uninteresting, you can go to ‘Jardin Botanique des Pamplemousses’ and ‘Domaine les Pailles' where various types of beautiful flowers and trees can fascinate any visitor.

Thrill with Chill

The water park is a beautiful place where all the amenities are

availa ble for tourists who want thrills and fun tours. There are innumer able exciting swings such as Black Hole, Joint Slides and Kids Pool. Not only this, the visitors can enjoy hiking, trekking, mountain biking and fishing on Rodrigues Island.

Mini India

The number of Indians in Mauritius is around eight lakhs. Therefore, Indian tourists feel much attached. Another reason for this is that in addition to English, Creole and French languages, Hindi and Bhojpuri are also frequently spoken. 'The Triolet Shivala' is the largest village of Mauritius. It is a center of great faith among Hindu devotees. Built in the year 1819, the Maheshwar Nath temple here is quite famous. Here, the rare statues of Lord Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Brahma and Ganesha are present.

Other Prominent Places

The Victoria 1840 Museum serves as a tourist attraction for Mauritius's historical background and cultural heritage. If you are going to Mauritius then you should definitely pay a visit to the village of Mahébourg. The most ancient buildings of this island exist here. There are various hotels, bungalows, studios and luxury places located on the seafront side of the guest houses along with casino, pubs and dance clubs. There are adequate arrangements for lodging and boarding facilities for tourists.

How to Reach

Air Mauritius flights are available on two days a week (Thursday and Sunday) from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. Air Mauritius's fare is about INR 30,000 per person. The concession is also available for group travels. The currency of Mauritius is rupee which is different from the Indian rupee. In Mauritius, you can also buy a dollar for about INR 24.

When to Go

The weather is fine round the year but the periods from June to August and December to February are the most suitable for tourists. An important thing to know about Mauritius is that the weather is neither too cold nor scorching hot. The average temperature is 22 to 34 degrees Celsius. Since Mauritius is a nation with international standards in case of cleanliness and modality, care must be taken with regard to common formalities and precautions.

Rental Cars

In Mauritius, you can rent local taxis for local excursions. Before driving in Mauritius you will have to obtain a temporary driver's license and carry it with you. There is low congestion and very little residential area in Mauritius. It is an ideal place for those who want to enjoy long drives.

Where to Stay

There are ample places for tourists to stay in Mauritius. Hotels of almost all major hotel groups are available here. Rooms are accessible from one thousand rupees per day to fifteen thousand rupees per day. nnn July 2019

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta - An Educationist with Leadership Excellence

stablished with its mission to spawn world class ambience for the delivery of high quality education as per the global pedagogical standards, “Ramagya Group” is committed to prepare students having stronger mind-body-soul coordination. Within a span of more than 15 years of its existence, Ramagya has proved its mettle as an institute having right amalgamation of knowledge and values for academics, escalation for co-curricular excellence and attainment of brilliance in Sports. Ramagya School, Noida is one of the trendsetter schools in India with its contemporary teaching pedagogies which incorporates best practices of Maria Montessori, Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligence, Montessori Learning Corridors, Reflective Corners, Word Wall, Open door and their own customised flexi learn technology at secondary and senior secondary level. Affiliated to CBSE & CIE boards, Ramagya Group has devised education as a way of life for the students under its tutelage as the Group believes in providing holistic education to a child who enters Ramagya premises as a tentative, timid kid and progresses to become a confi-dent, poised and assured learner undergoing various transitions in the process of becoming a world ready citizen. The primary purpose of Ramagya Group is to deliver quality education and give an opportunity to the people of NCR to be a part of the global pedagogical standards attained at its schools/institutes/academies. With a team of globally trained dedicated educators, state- of- the- art infrastructure, age appropriate curriculum and activities,

Ramagya Group has carved out a distinct niche for itself in the field of education. Ramagya Group which comprises of Ramagya School Noida; Ramagya School, Dadri; Ramagya School, Kaushambi; Ramagya World School, Greater Noida; Ramagya Sports Academy, Ramagya Institute and Knowledge Vista, has come of age in following cutting-edge education techniques which engages students intellectually, creatively, physically, spiritually and socially to transcend all barriers and work in unison to bring about a positive change in society. All these schools offer world-class amenities and facilities that guarantee a safe, secure and nurturing environment to all their students. Especially the main branch of Ramagya School situated in Noida is known as one of the trendsetter schools in India for integration of globally accepted and actively implemented multiple intelligence theory within its curriculum to harness every student's innate potential. It has been declared as the school having unsurpassed Innovative & Experiential teaching pedagogy across all grades. While Ramagya Schools prepare the students for the journey of their life, offering even more Ramagya Institute helps them turn their dreams into reality by supporting, guiding and mentoring them to crack the competitions. Besides sharpening the students’ minds and empowering their future Ramagya Institute mentors them for IIT-JEE, NEET, NTSE, KVPY and other specialized courses. The school has nine labs to kindle the quest for learning in its young scholars and it boasts of air conditioned classrooms equipped with e-learning solutions, air

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta Principal, Ramagya School conditioned transport with GPS, VTS, Speed Monitoring System & CCTV Monitoring, plying across all major areas of Delhi/NCR. Moreover, the availability of 21 sports both indoors and outdoors has made Ramagya the Best Sports facilitator among NCR Schools. A school of excellence with international infrastructure, Ramagya School is ranked amongst the top 5 Senior Secondary Schools in Delhi- NCR besides being ranked amongst the top 30 great Indian Schools by Forbes India. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chairman, Ramagya Groupis also a recipient of “Asia Pacific Achievers Award’ in May 2014. He presents challenge that brings out the best in his team and motivates them to work together with a shared sense of providing education at par with international standards. He shares, "We envisioned education beyond the realms of academic excellence with specialized focus on preparing students to become enlightened, productive and responsible global citizens in an inspiring and nurturing environment to imbibe sound ethical values, wisdom and leadership skills.” “Our students with academic, physical, emotional, social, psychological, spiritual and creative excellence, skills and expertise are nurtured to handle exigencies with panache,” he adds. nnn

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Ishanee Sharma - A Lawyer by Training, A Crusader by Choice

bserver Dawn engaged in a detailed discussion with Advocate Ishanee Sharma taking into account the changing state of Legal Policies in India. Here is an excerpt: OD: Please let us know about your professional expertise in brief? In a extremely professional industry, we pride ourselves as a firm, in providing personalised service and hand holding clients in all their legal requirements through a practical, holistic and commercially viable approach in consonance with their goals and objectives.

OD: Please also let us know about your scholastic and background? A lawyer by training. A crusader by choice. Living by the idea of “sirf hungama khada karna mera maksad nahi, meri koshish hai ki soorat badalni chahiye.” I feel my true calling is to work for the week and oppressed. To utilise my knowledge of the legal system as means to benefit the man standing on the last step of our society. As far as formal education is concerned I have been lucky to attend several esteemed institutions like La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow; D.P.S Noida and National Law University, Delhi. OD: How would you describe your journey as a lawyer? My father wanted me to be an Engineer, like the parents of all the so to say, bright kids of our generation. He still was living under the impression of the dark era of the legal profession where we say a plentiful of law graduates stemming from a lot of colleges all around the nation who could not establish themselves as eminent legal professionals. Convincing him that I really want to do this and I will be just fine, was the first case I ever won. After a gruelling stint at the law school. I did not take up a job at a law firm and decided to venture independently into litigation. A decision, whose aproposity only time will decide. Now any student, entering professional life comes with his/her share of trepidations. Everyday is a new chapter, marked by its

highs and lows, successes and failures, wins and losses. but it seems to be teaching me the simple truth, that perseverance prevails. It has been an arduous journey but an enriching one.

OD: We would also like to know about your specializations? I have been into litigation including representation before The Supreme Court of India, High Courts of various states, National Company Law Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal, Consumer fora., Debt Recovery Tribunals and Appellate Tribunals. I have been providing support to various Start-ups and taking up cases before the RERA too. I do provide free Legal aid to the needy and take up Public Interest Litigations for the causes I strongly feel for. OD: What are your views on the current state of the Indian legal system? A strong and independent judiciary is very important for the growth of India. Since a speedy and efficient system are the very essence of society.Independence of the judiciary is directly linked with human rights and liberties of the society. Rights, decision and liberties would be reduced to the level of no more than just laws, when they are not enforced by courts. So, the judicial systems must be safeguarded, protected, strengthened and streamlined right from the bottom. And it is made sure that the judicial process is never used to achieve political objectives. At such times judiciary is itself on trial. Another direction in which the judiciary faces threat is from within. If the Indian judiciary is to enjoy the confidence of the people, it could be achieved only by dedicated and conscientious work. Delay in disposal of cases by the courts frustrates the purpose of justice. Delay causes dismay, and creates disillusionment in, all those who knock at the doors of the courts. The honour and reliability of the Indian legal framework, stands strong.Our entire legal system is based on the principle that no innocent should suffer. Today if we proactively deal with the issues of corruption, the growing pendency of cases, and the lack of transparency in the judicial system.

Advocate Ishanee Sharma OD: What immediate changes do you wish the legal industry should incorporate to bring about a sizeable difference in the overall scenario? Complexity is the fuel of the current legal system in india . It is the reason why you have to hire a lawyer to navigate the arcane procedures required to see a case through to its conclusion. It is why the contracts you sign today are longer and more convoluted than ever before. There is an urgent need to simplify the entire legal system—to make it more accessible and less mysterious. In India, I think more than achieving the targets of growing the industry to reach the predicted targets of billions of dollars, we should aim at making justice accessible to all. A country with such a vast population and economic disparity, the legal system should be a tool for all to realise and exercise their rights in order to improvise the general standard of living. OD: Your message to the law aspirants preparing for various NLUs? Not only before entering the law school, post that too. In life Whatever looks unmanageable or challenging. Always remember it always seems impossible until it’s done. nnn

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Limelight

Bringing Our Country’s Youth into the Mainstream of Nation and Society is My Objective – Dr. Ashok Kumar Gadiya

r. Ashok Kumar Gadiya originally hails from Chittorgarh District of Rajasthan. He has been residing in the National Capital Region of Delhi for the last 35 years. After his B.Com, Dr. Gadiya completed his CA. Subsequently, he also obtained a Ph.D. Here are the excerpts from an in-depth interview that delves into Dr. Gadiya’s life and his contribution to society: Q. Why and how did you enter the education sector? A. I had an ardent desire since my student life that I should do something for the young generation. As soon as I got some free time after establishing my CA practice, this desire to educate the youth (boys & girls) got hold of me again. So in 1997-98 I, along with my close friend Shri Ashok Kumar Singhal, set up an institution for higher education. Q. Can you tell us about the educational institutions you are associated with? A. I am the Chairperson of Mewar University. I am also the chairperson of Mewar Institute of Management as well as Mewar Law Institute. In addition, I am the founding member of more than half a dozen educational institutions, Mewar Girls College and Nursing College. Q. What are your aims and objectives in the field of education? A. I am constantly making efforts along with my friends and colleagues to ensure that the new generation gets employment-based education so that they either get decent jobs or they become entrepreneurs themselves. In addition to getting the right education, the mindset of

our youth needs to be aligned with the mainstream of our nation and society. The youth must be sensitized to social issues in order to play the role of responsible citizens. That sums up my aims and objectives in the field of higher education. Q. What have you thought about the students belonging to backward and poor sections of the society? A. All the educational institutions set up or run by me are continuously engaged in providing the best education to students from backward and economically poor sections of the society. I wish to make these students as competent and talented as those from resourceful and higher strata of the society. The students from backward and poor sections of SC / ST, OBC and others should be able to compete on the basis of their talent and not any special concession provided on compassionate grounds for their social uplift. Q. Do you have any other programmes which helps the students to get Training and employment? Yes. We do have. We are collaborating with Government, Non-governmental and reputed institutions in the country and abroad. These collaborations include faculty exchange, foreign students admission, consulting and others. In addition to these courses which create employment to girls immediately are also offered. Q. What are you doing for nation building and social reforms through education? A. All our educational institutions impart education that inspire students and train

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Gadiya Chairperson, Mewar University

them to become patriotic and learn about social reforms needed in our society. We organize various Jayantis of our National heroes and National festivals with great fervor in which everyone participates. The objective behind this is to develop a deep sense of respect for our National heroes and follow the path shown by such heroes. Our educational institutions organize seminars, workshops and plays on such national themes from time to time. The purpose is to sensitize students to social issues and help them to grow the desire to work for the society. We also try to instill a sense of nationalism by organizing sports, extension activities and athletic events. Q. What are your plans for the future? A. My entire life is dedicated to provide quality higher education to the young generation. I just wish to accomplish all those tasks and fulfill all the responsibilities that will contribute positively to the progress of our nation and society. I wish to ensure that the young generation gets good and qualitative education and international opportunities. They get the right employment. The students from downtrodden sections are placed in a good employment, decision making in Nation building and live on their value system, my desire is fulfilled. I also wish to align the youth of our nation with the mainstream of our nation and society. That’s the only goal that I have in my life. nnn

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Leader of Opposition is a Statutory Position, the '10% Rule' is Not Founded in Law

ecognizing a member of the house as leader of the opposition is not a political or arithmetical decision, but a statutory one. The speaker has to merely ascertain whether the party claiming this post is the largest party in the opposition, not how large its bench strength is. The argument that the Congress cannot claim the post of leader of the opposition because it does not have at least 10% of the membership of the Lok Sabha is devoid of any legal merit. The leader of the opposition is one of the key parliamentary functionaries whose role, though not defined in any rule, is of very great importance in the functioning of a legislature.He or she is invariably a senior leader representing the main opposition party in the legislature. In the British parliament, the leader of the opposition is referred to as the ‘shadow prime minister’, so called because he or she is always in a state of readiness to take over the government if the incumbent government falls.There, the leader of opposition forms a shadow cabinet too.Thus, the role of this parliamentary functionary under the Westminster tradition is not only to oppose and criticize the government, but also to take the responsibility of forming an alternate government should it become possible to do so in the event of the fall of the existing one. Now that the new Lok Sabha has been constituted, the question as to whether there will be a leader of the opposition has become alive once again. During the last Lok Sabha, which was dissolved a few days ago, the speaker refused torecognize a leader of the opposition even though the Congress was the largest party in the opposition. The leader of the opposition in the houses of the Indian parliament is a statutory post.This post is defined in the Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of

Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977 as simply the leader of the numerically biggest party in opposition to the government and recognized as such by the speaker/chairman: Definition—In this Act, “Leader of the Opposition”, in relation to either House of Parliament, means that member of the Council of States or the House of the People, as the case may be, who is, for the time being, the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised as such by the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may be. Explanation—Where there are two or more parties in opposition to the Government, in the Council of States or in the House of the People having the same numerical strength, the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may be, shall, having regard to the status of the parties, recognise any one of the Leaders of such parties as the Leader of the Opposition for the purposes of this section and such recognition shall be final and conclusive. In the new Lok Sabha, with 52 members, the Congress is the largest party in the opposition and is, therefore, the rightful claimant to this post under the law.There is no ambiguity about it as the law is absolutely clear on this point. It is, therefore, very surprising to hear from the media that the Congress will not get the post of the leader of opposition this time too since its strength in the Lok Sabha is less than 10% of the total number of MPs in the house. As we saw above, the law does not contain any such condition. Since the leader of the opposition is a statutory post, one needs to only look into the concerned law to find out who can become the leader of the opposition

and how he or she is to be recognized, etc. There is no room for ifs and buts, under the Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, the duty of the speaker is to recognize the eligible person as the leader of the opposition.When a request comes from the largest party in opposition, the speaker is legally bound to recognize the leader of that party as the leader of the opposition. Way back in the 1950s, the speaker started the practice of recognizing parliamentary parties as ‘parties’ and ‘groups’ for the limited purpose of allotting seats in the house, time for participating in the debates, rooms in Parliament House, etc. He issued a direction under which a party is recognized as such only if it had 10% of the strength of the house.A party which had less than 10% of members were categorized as a ‘group’ but there was no reference to the leader of the opposition in the above direction.It would appear that the people who administered the house rules and directions acted under the erroneous belief that only a party having 10% of members can claim the post of leader of the opposition. In any case, after the enactment of the 10th Schedule of the constitution which brought in anti-defection provisions, every party – irrespective of the number of members it has in the house – is considered a ‘party’.Even a one-member party is a party in the house. Thus, the categorization of parliamentary parties as ‘parties’ and ‘groups’ by the speaker becomes irrelevant and likewise, this practice is obsolete.Therefore, to say that Congress cannot claim the post of leader of the opposition because it does not have at least 10% of the membership of the house is devoid of any merit. This opinion reflects an ignorance of the law. nnn

About the Author:

Dr.(Prof.) Romesh Gautam Ph.D, D.Litt. Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Padma Shri, President Awardee &Limca Record Holder, Professor of Law, ADR & International Arbitrator, Mediator & Dispute Resolution, Author, Writer, Motivator, Political Strategist & Analyst Endorser from Asia in the International Council for Environmental Justice

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STEER YOUR WAY TO GROWTH & EXCELLENCE Spiritual

he first step to growth is knowing oneself. We start steering towards success, fulfilling life, and genuine happiness when we make the choice to find out who we really are. It’s a way to personal excellence. So, have you ever wondered who you are? mamaivānśho jīva-loke jīva-bhūtaḥ sanātanaḥ - “The embodied souls in this material world are my eternal fragmental parts,” reveals Shree Krishna (Bhagavad Gita 15.7). A boulder is a part of the mountain, a drop of water is part of the ocean, a ray of light

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is part of Sun; similarly, all of us souls in the creation are tiny fragmental parts of the supreme soul,God.

We Have Infinite Potential

As little fragments of God, we do possess the qualities of God. If the ocean contains H2O, then a drop of water in that ocean contains the same qualities. Similarly, God is sat-chit-ānand (eternality-knowledge-bliss). We, his tiny fragmental parts, are also sat-chit-ānand, in a tiny extent. As the little parts of God, we have

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infinite potential, and he has a grand plan for us. intelligence test, he learned that he had an IQ of at least 161, as God has not created us to live in the dumps, but to achieve high as the scale went. He then joined Mensa, the largest and oldsupreme perfection so that we can claim our divine inheritance. est high IQ society in the world, and rose to the position of Mensa Hence, Swami Vivekananda said, “Each man is perfect by his na- international president. This high school dropout wrote and lecture; prophets have manifested this perfection, but it is potential tured widely about the brain, intelligence, and how to educate in us.” These great prophets were not unique; they were humans gifted children for the rest of his life. In one step, he went from a as you and I. They attained super consciousness, and you and I dunce to genius through self-awareness. can do the same. The very fact that one person can attain that state So, be aware that we are not just a bag of chemicals. The human indicates that others can do so. body is astonishing and the soul is even more astounding. HowIf we are bestowed with this potential for infinite growth, what is ever, to reach excellence, we need to wade through a whole lot it that limits us? It is our own thinking. Unfortunately, our think- of material conceptions and thinking, just like a sculptor does. A ing is a two-edged sword; it can either elevate us or drop us to sculptor sees the statue inside the stone, all he does is to remove the lowest of the low. As John Milton has stated, “the mind is its what is not a part of the sculpture. He can see the beauty, which own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of is hidden to an ordinary eye like ours. Similarly, to see the glory heaven.” We are like the proverbial of the soul, we need to rise above the eaglet that hatched with the brood materialistic thinking; in particular, H. H. Swami Mukundananda, a of prairie chicks and never knew it the materialistic conceptions called could soar into the skies. We tend viparyaya: yogi, world-renowned spiritual to cripple ourselves with such teacher, an authority on mind man- anityānātma-duḥkheṣu imagination. If we wish to soar like an eagle, we have to learn to agement, IIT & IIM alumnus, bhakti viparyaya-matir hy aham use our mind and intellect to fly (ŚrīmadBhāgavatam saint, is the founder of JKYog. high. Also, we have to unlearn the ways of the prairie 10.40.25) Swamiji, who has studied the Eastchicks. “Misconceiving the temporary for ern and Western scriptures under the eternal, my body for myself, Lose the Loser’s Limp sources of misery for sources the guidance of Shree Kripaluji Ma- and We have the tendency to make exof happiness, I have tried to take cuses, just like a player falls to the haraj, dives deep into the Vedic psy- pleasure in material dualities.” ground purposefully and gets up chology, to leverage the immense limping to camouflage his failure. Our Vedas state that in the materiWe need to lose this loser’s limp. power of the mind that results in the ally conditioned state of life, as we Look around; compassionate docall find ourselves, our intellect has ultimate transformation. He is the tors, conscientious lawyers, or been reversed due to three great leaders are not just born; they viparyaya or illusions: author of several books, including are made. This means, from birth 1. Anitya - To perceive the Art of Mind Management | Bhato death these folks have done ephemeral world as eternal. something that led to their success. gavad Gita, The Song of God | Yoga Although we know that we leave During my travels, I have come this all one day, due to our confor the Body, Mind & Soul | Spiritual fused and deluded intellect, we are across many who say they are selfmade success, but never have I focused on collecting and enhancDialectics. came across those who admitted ing our possessions, and not boththat they are a self-made failure. ered about the inner wealth. They always give excuses for their 2.Anātma - To identify this bag of failure. These excuses are nothing more than a loser’s limp, and flesh and blood as ‘I’. it’s our mind that creates these implausible justifications. Just ponder, if we are merely a bag of chemicals, where does the This human form we received is the most astonishing miracle. free will come from? Chemicals do not possess free will. If so, There are so many species of life we see around us. They are all what is the source of free will in our body? conditioned by the programing of their genes. In winter, the birds Our scriptures proclaim that the soul is the basis of life. The presalways fly down to south, as they have no other option except to ence of the divine soul imparts life to the body. God has endowed fly to the warmer southern region. Whereas we humans are the soul with the free will to choose among available alternatives. blessed with the privilege of choice. We can move in any of the 3. Duḥkheṣu - To discern the miseries of this world as happiness. ten directions. This is the privilege of choice that God has be- We are illusioned to think that there is happiness in this world, stowed upon us. This same privilege of choice when misused, and hence we chase it. Yet, we haven’t achieved any happiness. cripples us and retards our growth. It paralyzes our inner growth This is like chasing the mirage in the desert. Remember that we and our journey to the ultimate perfection. Therefore, we need to are the soul. The happiness that we seek is in the supreme soul. discard this limp just like we dispose a pile of garbage. How do The soul longs for that divine happiness: sat-chit-ānand. So, if we we do it? By just being more self-aware. wish to grow, it’s high time we obliterate the false notion that we are merely the body, and get out of our comfort zone in terms of The Power of Self-Awareness emotions. Most importantly, believe that as a child of the Supreme It makes a huge difference just to be aware of who we are. Victor Lord, we do possess infinite potential that leads us to stupendous Serebriakoff of London for example, dropped out of school and growth and excellence. did manual labor. It was only after taking the standardized army nnn

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Depleting Resources

Climate Change Affects Groundwater Level on The Earth 58

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Unanimous Efforts Needed to Check

Depleting Water Level

Failure of regular and timely monsoon, growing food consumptions, efforts to boost agricultural trade, haphazard growth in construction works, rampant destruction of forests or green covers and continuous sand mining are among the major factors putting utmost pressure on groundwater sources.

Pravin Kumar Mishra

eclining ground water may appear to be a serious cause of concern in days to come. Not only the government or non-government agencies, but also the common citizens need to be sensitized towards the issue. If the situation is not controlled, the days are not so far when the water level will deplete beyond the limit. Sources from the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) revealed that Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Western Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamilnadu and portions of Maharashtra are among the worst affected states in the country. Out of the total 15078 wells, which were analyzed by the CGWB during pre-monsoon periods in the year 2017, at least 626 have shown the water level less than 2 MBGL (Meters Below Ground Level). While, almost 3592 wells were witnessed with a depth range between 2-5 MBGL, about 6423 with water level in the depth range of 5-10 MBGL, 3457 with water level in the depth range of 10-20 MBGL, 740 in the depth range of 20-40 MBGL and the remaining 240 were seen with a water level of more than 40 MBGL. The maximum depth to water level of 134.22 MBGL is observed in Bikaner district of Rajasthan whereas the minimum is less than 1 MBGL various localities including in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odissa, West Bengal and few other states. The reports quoting to the CGWB reveals that the general depth to water level of the country

ranges from 2 to 20 MBGL. But in the major parts of the country, water level varies between 5 to 10 m. In major parts of north-western and western states, depth of ground water level was generally witnessed deeper and ranged between 10- 40 MBGL. In parts Delhi, Chandigarh and Rajasthan, water level of more than 40 MBGL was recorded in the year 2017. In other hand, the peninsular part of country recorded a water level in the range of 5 to 20 MBGL. Asked about the main reason behind continuous declining of ground water, a senior CGWB officer said apart from the failure of regular and timely monsoon, growing food consumption across the globe and efforts to boost agricultural trade has put utmost pressure on groundwater sources. This apart haphazard growth in construction works, rampant destruction of forests and green covers, continuous sand mining and other such factors are among the major reasons behind declining ground water level. Higher production leads to greater demand of groundwater. But since the amount of water required for these activities is much greater than that of the global supply of water from rivers, lakes or other resources, the ground water is depleting day by day. Groundwater accounts for 43 per cent of the water used for irrigation across the globe. The CGWB Regional Director, Uma Kapur, however said that the central government was leaving no stone unturned to control the depleting water level across the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Besides, other preventive measures by various departments by the central as well

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as the state agencies, we are continuously conducting awareness program to control the situation”. “Various academic programs like essay competition, speech, debate or other such activities are regularly conducted by the CGWB to aware the citizens. Recently we have conducted number of such events in Nagapur and other areas”, she added. Another CGWB member said that as agriculture, water supply and related activities come under the state subjects, the state governments need to be more sensitive towards these issues. In order to cope up with the growing consumptions and wastage of ground water, World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22ndof March. The main objective is to increase awareness about the importance, need and conservation of water among the people. Like every year, the theme for World Water Day celebration of the year 2019 was “Leaving No one Behind”. Initiatives taken by the Union as well as the State Governments to control water depletion and promote rain water harvesting / conservation across the nation are as follows: •

India Water Week 2019 (24th-28th September, 2019)

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Arsenic Hot Spot in Ground Water in India

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Presentation on Water Conservation for 12 States

JalCharcha Monthly Magazine of Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR

• EFC approves revised cost estimate of DRIP for Rs. 3466 crore and extends time period for conclusion till June, 2020

The Water Cup - Motivating Villagers to Conserve and Harvest Water through a Contest by the Paani Foundation

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Guidelines to regulate and control Ground Water Extraction in India Notification of E-Flow for River Ganga

River Basin Management Bill, 2018 for public consultation Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal Report

Composite Water Management Index - June 2018 JalBachao Video BanaoPuraskarPao Contest

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World Bank approves Rs. 6,000 crore Atal Bhujal Yojana (06-June 2018) Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)

Amendment of Recruitment Rules/Regulations for the non-Statutory Group-A Post in Brahmaputa Board - Comments of Stakeholders

World Water Day 2019

On 22, 1993, the United Nations General Assembly initiated this

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step as the first World Water Day. As the people of the plane, overlooked the ecosystem and the surroundings, it massively caused an environmental damage and climate change. Multi-dimensional degradations like: degradation of vegetation, soil, rivers and lakes due to these changes were witnessed. That further led to floods, droughts, water pollution and other trouble. As such, the theme for World Water Day, 2019 - “Leaving no one behind” may be termed as the refabrication of the agenda for Sustainable Development Goal 6(SDG 6) 2030 that focuses on the water availability without keeping anybody away from their basic rights of availing water. Ground level reality shows that there are a large chunk of people that are still without safe water and are struggling to survive, even in absence adequate water. Women, children, refugees, indigenous and disabled get unnoticed and discriminated for accessing safe water. Safe water- it is simplified manner for ‘safely managed drinking water service’ water that is purified (free from contamination), accessible on the premises and available when needed. Having safe water is a basic human right which must be sufficiently available, accessible and affordable for personal and domestic use to everyone. This is important for public health and hence, crucial for a developed, stable and prosperous world. In order to ‘Leave no one behind’, the emphasis must be towards including marginalized and ignored people. Laws and regulations must recognize the right to water for all which is possible when sufficient funds are fairly and effectively aimed at those who need it the most.

Fact Findings •

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2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services worldwide. 1 in 4 primary schools have no drinking water which forces students to use unsafe water.

More than 700 children under the age of 5 years die from diarrhea because of unsafe water and poor sanitation.

In eight out of ten households with water off-premises, women and girls are responsible for water collection.

Globally, over 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into the environment without being treated or reused

Agriculture currently accounts for 70% of global water withdrawals mostly for irrigation, industry takes 20% of the total water, the remaining 10% goes to domestic use and the proportion used for drinking water is much less than 1%.

Approximately,4 billion people experience severe water scarcity for at least a month every year.

By 2030, 700 million people could be displaced by severe water scarcity.

By 2050, the world’s population will have grown by an estimated 2 billion people and global water demand could be up to 30% higher than today. nnn

(References: reports from Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources and River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and others)

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Health

Simple Steps

To Be Healthy

Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to boosting up your health. Take a crack at these five simple steps and start feeling better today...

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Exercise and Sleep well

xercise and quality sleep go hand in hand. You can live a healthy lifestyle that positively impacts your entire life with the right exercise routine and good sleeping habits. Sleep is also considered as an important remedy for certain health conditions like stress and overeating. Well rested people are witnessed to have more control over their appetite. Decent 8-hour sleep is recommended for healthy living. The exercise routine is equally important. Research actually shows that physical activity impacts the overall quality of sleep.

Eat Healthy Food

hoose foods that fewer contain amounts of unhealthy fats and sugar. Organic food items should be preferred. Minimize your consumption of sweets; instead consume whole fruits, freshly-squeezed juices, and whole grain bread. The trick to losing excess fat and staying fit is to know that calories burnt should exceed calories taken in. It is important not to starve yourself because you quickly gain the pounds when you feed at a go. Instead, eat small portions of healthy food items 5-6 times a day.

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Health

Laugh

he good old medicine of the soul has been tested and proven by scientists over the decades. Laughter relieves stress, improves your mood, prevents heart disease and even boosts your immunity. If you are anxious or afraid, try laughing. It also makes you look more attractive and strengthens relationships..

Personal Hygiene

outh or body odor says a lot about you. You do not want people taking three steps back when you approach them. You should practice personal hygiene instructions strictly. Brush your teeth, especially your tongue twice a day and do not forget to take a bath with soap at least once a day. Avoid smelly food and drinks like onions, garlic, and alcohol. Drink more water and use mint gums to prevent bad breath.

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Practice Meditation and Build Healthy Relationships

he key to staying healthy is to accept your body then find the routine that works for you and stick to it. Don't be too hard on yourself when you go off tangent. We all get topsy-turvy at times but only those who pick up where they left off, get results. In order to live longer and avoid health problems down the line, it's important to identify the aspects of your life that you can control right now and your health and daily habits are definitely one of them. When you do achieve results, remember to celebrate your little conquests, it would significantly help you move towards the next milestone to a much healthier you. nnn

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Entertainment

‘Thinkistan’ Questions Whether Language- Hindi/English Matters?

ndia, is country which truly defines the very term, ‘unity and diversity’ due to regional diversifications of languages across the nation. Here, varieties of languages are spoken and written as a part of different mode of communications among the masses. As a matter of fact this is such a country where we are judged by the language we speak. Hanging out with a latte in a café is undoubtedly cool but sipping cutting chai at a tapri is what comforts the soul. Calling someone ‘bro’ is the new in thing to do but calling him bhai makes it personal. So why do we overcomplicate matters, trying to struggle with English when we could simply say it in Hindi? After all, desi ho ya angrezi, it’s the idea that matters and not the language its being said in. MX Player- an entertainment platform brings viewers a world that is known to all, yet seemingly unknown to most with MX Original Series “Thinkistan - Idea Jiska, India Uska”.This coming of age drama will streams for free on MX Player. Season 1 of this 11 episodic series follows the graphs of two contrasting characters slugging it out in this seductive, mad world of advertising. Amit (essayed by Naveen Kasturia) is a Hindi speaking junior copy writer who comes from Bhopal while English trainee copywriter Hema (Played by Shravan Reddy) is a suave, wellread metropolitan. Amit and Hema represent a divide caused by

language and social class that is seen in India, till date. But when will we realize that ideas have no language and the biggest ideas are the ones that unite us instead of dividing us? Elaborating on the same, Naveen Kasturia said, “Everywhere in our society there exists a divide based on language with your fluency in English becoming a measure of worthiness and caliber. I truly believe that it’s the thought that is important and not the language its being communicated in. The series is a perfect mix of drama, emotion and a storyline that is both engaging and thought provoking”. Shravan Reddy further added saying, “This is a show about people like you and me. It’s a mirror of the real India and the struggles that we face on a day to day basis. I am happy to have made my digital debut with Thinkistan and I hope the audiences love the series as much as we loved being a part of it”. Set in the 1990s, the series features powerhouse performers like Mandira Bedi, Satyadeep Misra and Vasuki in pivotal roles and is a true depiction of the fast-paced lives of the ad world that showcases harsh realities of everything you thought you knew about the domain. The film, ‘Thinkistan’ has been directed by the veteran ad film maker, N Padmakumar (Paddy), who brought forth his real-life story and experiences through the film.

‘Wish to Emerge as a Pan-India Artist’: Kiara Advani

ith Kabir Singh being the next release, Kiara Advani's hands are full with big ticket films. On the other hands, Karan Johar –produced, Good News and Captain Vikram Batra biopic Shershaah, Laxmmi Bomb opposite Akshay Kumar and Indoo Ki Jawani are also in the pipeline. Kiara Advani says that as an actor, she does not limit herself to a medium or language as she hopes to establish herself as a PanIndia artiste.After getting her Bollywood breakthrough, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, the 26-year-old actor went on to feature in films opposite, Telugu stars, Mahesh Babu (Bharat Ane Nenu) and Ram Charan (Vinaya Vidheya Rama). “At present there are so many options available, to show your skills, be it in films of your own language or doing regional cinema or being part of the web world. One has to look at every avenue because there is so much work out there – regional films, web. Language is not a barrier anymore. And I want to be known as a Pan-India artiste”, Kiara stated. “I feel you can’t keep waiting. You have to be patient but at the same time, you have to choose the right offer because if you are not picking up good content, someone else will. There is so much incoming (content) for the audience. You have

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to be seen and capture their minds and hearts. You never know what work is reaching whom and who likes what”, she added. Kiara made her debut with Akshay Kumar -produced Fugly, that bombed at the box office. “My first film did not do well so people were not sure to work with me, even when I would approach some directors that I wanted to work. And now the same directors are working with me. Tables turn like that”, Kiara says. “MS Dhoni was a changing point as a lot of people took notice. Then my next film Machine did not do well commercially but the recreated song “Cheez Badi” grabbed eyeballs. My south films really got me back into action. In Bollywood, it was Lust Stories that gave me an opportunity to act,” she said. Currently, her hands are full with big ticket films, Kabir Singh being the next release. Also in the pipeline are Karan Johar -produced Good News and Captain Vikram Batra biopic Shershaah, Laxmmi Bomb opposite Akshay Kumar and Indoo Ki Jawani.When asked, this bollywood actress said that her upcoming films were giving her an opportunity to perform. “This is what I was craving for as an actor since I made my debut in 2014”, she says. nnn

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‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Fails to Connect Audience, says Kinberg

t clearly is a movie that didn’t connect with the audiences that didn’t see it, it clearly didn’t connect enough with audiences that did see it, so that’s on me”, says the director of X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Simon Kinberg. It had the lowest weekend total for any film in the franchise, 32.8 million dollars. X-Men Dark Phoenix has turned out to be a box office disaster in its domestic market (North America). This must be especially galling because the movie was meant to be a swan song for all the actors. It was the culmination of Fox’s mutant-superhero franchise. Disney, which controls the characters now after its Fox acquisition, will reboot the entire X-Men franchise except Deadpool. Simon Kinberg, the director, has admitted the failure of the movie. In an interview on KCRW’s The Business podcast (quoted by Collider), Kinberg said, “It clearly is a movie that didn’t connect with the audiences that didn’t see it, it clearly didn’t connect enough with audiences that did see it, so that’s on me”. X-Men Dark Phoenix movie review: Rising from the Ashes He also talked about the difficulties the film faced regarding its release. “I always felt that we had a tough date for this particular movie. It wasn’t made as a classic superhero movie, it was made

as more of a dramatic, intimate, smaller film”, he said, adding, “Originally it was going to come out in November, then it was going to come out in February, and those were the date that I felt like it actually would have felt more appropriate to”. In an indirect way, Kinberg also pointed fingers at the impending merger between Disney and Fox and implied that it may have affected the film’s production. “Well, there’s no question that people were either getting fired or leaving. I think the massive layoffs, people were well aware of, and ultimately in the last six months or so, there were massive layoffs. Like thousands and thousands of people. So the marketing and publicity side of Fox were very badly hit, and I noticed it because oblivious I was going to marketing meetings every week and there were people who weren’t there anymore. They were people that I worked with for many years on many movies that I made,” he said. Another record the filmmakers would rather the film had not made is its Rotten Tomatoes score. The critics did not like the film at all. It holds the lowest rating for any X-Men movie. Its score is 23 per cent. The consensus reads, “Dark Phoenix ends an era of the XMen franchise by taking a second stab at adapting a classic comics arc — with deeply disappointing results”.

he yesteryear, Bollywood actress, again comes forward with the release of Ashutosh Gowariker’s magnum opus ‘Panipat’. This is one of the most hotly-anticipated films of the year, apart from its historical subject. The maverick director has pulled off a casting coup of sorts by roping in a host of powerhouses of talents. Gowarikar has managed another feat, he has brought on board the extremely talented, beautiful and legendary, Zeenat Aman, for an important part in his film. Zeenat will be seen in a special guest appearance in Panipat, where she will essay the feisty character – Sakina Begum. Sakina led the province of Hoshiyarganj and lived within the confines of her kingdom, away from the politics of the region. “It is an absolute honour and a fan moment to be directing Zeenatji. There are many many of her films that I have loved and especially her work in them. What is most fascinating about her, is her humility despite all the stardom”, Gowarikar said stressing on the latest addition to the stellar ensemble cast of the film. He further adds, “I am excited to reveal her look in the film now but can’t”. Interestingly, many years ago, Ashutosh had worked with Zeenat Aman as an actor in Anant Balani’s 1989 mystery film ‘Gawaahi’.Noticeably, ‘Panipat’ is based on the Third Battle of Panipat, which is one of the most epic battles in the history of

India that took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat. The battle was fought between the northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and invading forces of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by two Indian allies— the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab, and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in pivotal roles, and is produced by Sunita Gowariker under their home banner AGPPL in association with Rohit Shelatkar's company – Vision World. Film director, Ashutosh Gowarikar, in a press release from the film makers, said that it was an absolute honour and a fan moment to be directing ‘Zeenatji’. “There are many of her films that I have loved and especially her work in them. What is most fascinating about her is her humility despite all the stardom.” Ashutosh further adds, “I am excited to reveal her look in the film now but can’t”. Panipat is based on the iconic Third Battle of Panipat, which took place on January 14, 1761 at Panipat. The battle was fought between the northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and invading forces of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by two Indian allies — the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab, and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh. The film is scheduled to release on December 6, this year.

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Yesteryear Actress, Zeenat Aman, Makes Special Appearance in Historic ‘Panipat’

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7 Super Luxury

CARS IN INDIA

luxury car is fabricated to be the absolute best in riding that money can buy.The primary attributeof a magnificentluxury car is great attention to comfort and relaxation. Many manufacturers strive to bring a lavish touch into their cars. The best in the business bring togetherthe latest space-age technology, unparalleled interior quality and a smooth and silky driving experience all at the same time. Unfortunately, all this luxury doesn’t come cheap,so just those with wallets sufficiently profound are most likely to experience the uncanny sentiment of going around in a five-star hotel on wheels.But which models are best? We've gathered together our 7 top picks.

1. ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM VIII (INR 8.99 - 10.48Crores Ex-Showroom Price) Considered as the ‘Epitome of luxury’, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has turned upits eighth generation. The ‘Phantom’ is also the

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longest-running model name in automotive as far back as its presentation in 1925. The large vehicleoffers unmatchable levels of luxury and craftsmanship along with a status symbol you’ll not get elsewhere. There is likewise an unending number of approaches to make your Rolls-Royce one of a kind through the brand's customization stage. The list of comforts is endless. Flaunted as the car with the world's quietest cabin, it is fitted with

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But which models are best? We've gathered together our 7 top picks. a sound insulation system and double laminated glass windows to eliminate all the unnecessary noises. It also consists of alertness assistant, a 4-camera system with panoramic view, allaround visibility with helicopter view, night vision and vision assist, active cruise control, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.The super luxury car is still the ultimate garage goal for many.

2. BENTLEY MULSANNE (INR 5.26 Crores Ex-Showroom Price) The Bentley Mulsannebrings a unique design which makes you either love it or hate it; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no in-between. The supercar offers the utmost levels of luxury and British craftsmanship. The vast

array of switches and dials and anything you touch inside the cabin speaks of quality. The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment packs a whole bouquet of Bluetooth, audio/video, and navigation system. The front seats are equally luxurious as the rear seats. The cabin is hand-made for personal appeal and can be chosen with 10 wooden themes and 24 varieties of colors. The dashboard, on the other hand, uses premium leather with contrast topstitching. The sportier Mulsanne Speed variant is also available in case the regular model is too elegant for you. Likewise, if the regular model is less elegant, the Bentley MulsanneMulliner edition will cater to your needs.

3. ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE (INR 3.29 Crores Ex-Showroom Price) The only four-door Aston Martin sold in India is also the best-

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selling car from the brand. When the company claims it's the most beautiful 4-door sports car in the world, it is true as the car is easy on the eyes. It is one of the most elegant and classically proportioned cars you will ever see.Many Indian celebrities have chosen to own the Rapide over many other ultra-luxury sedans. Blessed with high-class work, the craftsmanship of the engineers has made this car driver friendly. The company claims that the front grille is the world's largest to have passed the safety norms of the pedestrians. The front outlook also features beautifully sculpted LED headlamps and the LED side lights and direction indicator, something that is not usually seen in sports coupes. Inside the cabin, the 6.5 inch AMI III infotainment system gives real-time info on power and torque. In short, it looks beautiful, power packed with focused demeanor on roads.

logo at the front and on the C-pillars. Offered in both V8 (S500) and V12 (S600) variants, the Mercedes-Maybach is owned by those who have utmost trust and loyalty to the German brand.

5. PORSCHE PANAMERA (INR 2.13 - 2.26 Crores Ex-Showroom Price)

4. MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASS (INR 1.36 – 3.21 Crores Ex-Showroom Price)

No, we are not talking about the regular Mercedes-Benz S-Class here, but the Mercedes-Maybach S500 and S600 saloons. The Maybach series is Mercedes’s reply to Rolls-Royce and Bentley. While the latest S-Class offers plenteous luxury and technology, the Maybach models take it several steps ahead. Coming to visuals, one can differentiate a Maybach with the S-Class from the increased length, chrome garnishes and the distinct Maybach

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The Porsche 911 is arguably one of the very best sportscar series ever made. All the other Porsche models are said to share traits with the 911. This includes the brand’s only saloon too – the Panamera. When the first Panamera came out in 2009, the car was termed as ugly (also as a ‘whale’) by many, especially when viewed from the rear. The car has reached its second iteration now and carries a lot of improvements to the exterior styling. The Panamera is available in a range of formats from a regular 3.0-litre V6 diesel, to a more fun 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol and even a range-topping petrol hybrid. All-wheel-drive drivetrains are also on offer. The car offers lots of performance along with decent levels of ease and luxury. The Panamera is also available in a new wagon format – the Panamera Sport Turismo.

6. BMW 7 SERIES (INR 1.22 - 1.35 Crores Ex-Showroom Price) Similar to the S-Class Maybach, BMW has also got an even more premium offering of their 7 Series – the BMW M760li.

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The saloon is powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 engine; the same one that propels the Rolls-Royce Ghost. But what is more special about this BMW 7 Series is its 'M’ badge. BMW ‘Mcars’ have always been the apex of driver-focused cars which offer a fun-driving experience. The BMW M760li offers just that while also being an excellent car to be chauffeured around. The saloon also looks distinct from the luxury sedans mentioned above with its sporty styling elements. In short, the BMW M760li is the luxury car for the driver in you!

7. MASERATI QUATTROPORTE (INR 1.44 - 2.56 Crores Ex-Showroom Price) Falling under the Fiat-Chrysler group, Maserati locks horns with some iconic car companies including Ferrari. The engines in some Maseratishave been co-developed with Ferrari. With the elegant Italian design and the commanding trident logo on the front grille, the Maserati Quattroporte is meant for those who have some taste in lifestyle. The cabin is thoroughly luxurious with the rear space being a lounge. The 8.4inch multi-touch screen with voice commands and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay is a blessing. The decibels are controlled by 10-speaker Harmon

Kardon music system.The Quattroporte is also an excellent driver’s car. Adding to all this is the superb exhaust note from the glorious Ferrari-V8. If you find the Quattroportefancy, then the car is just for you. Only a few find the uniqueness of a Maserati. nnn

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