Day: 18 September 2023

Vegas Celebrates Krishna Leela Utsav with a Spectacular Evening of Music, Dance, and Culture

Vijay Raman

Vegas, Dwarka's premium shopping and entertainment destination, hosted a grand celebration of the divine Krishna Leela Utsav on September 2, 2023. This vibrant evening included an unforgettable cultural fiesta featuring mesmerising performances by the Govind Krishna Das Band and a Krishna Leela cultural dance performance. The festivities culminated with a joyous Phoolon Ki Holi celebration. In partnership with ISKCON India, Vegas proudly brought this cultural extravaganza to the heart of Delhi. The event transported attendees to the world of Lord Krishna's divine play. The evening was a feast for the…

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FPT Industrial, FPT INDUSTRIAL AT BUSWORLD TO PRESENT ITS SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOBILITY OF TOMORROW

Vijay Raman

FPT INDUSTRIAL AT BUSWORLD TO PRESENT ITS SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOBILITY OF TOMORROW FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, will be exhibiting at Busworld 2023 (Brussels, Belgium, 6-12 October 2023).  At its dedicated stand (Hall 4 – Booth # 424), FPT Industrial will be showing off its comprehensive range of innovative and sustainable solutions for mass transport, inspired by a consistent strategy that aims to mutually satisfy environmental requirements, those of transport companies, and those of the passengers on board. Held since…

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Launch of SOS Community to Stop Online Child Abuse and a special screening of From the Shadows, an award-winning documentary film on Child Trafficking in India at PVR, Juhu

Vijay Raman

Every 10 minutes a child in India either goes missing or is abused. The #SOS Campaign is an urgent intervention effort by NGOs Save Missing Girls and  CyberPeace, in partnership with PVR NEST, to tackle the distressing spike in online child abuse in India, a not-so-known side-effect of the lockdown. Cyberspace has become the preying ground for child predators and as long as the issue is unreported and undiscussed, it remains in the shadows, allowing these criminals to get away with the abuse, scot-free. #StopOnlineStalkers (#SOS) attempts to give children and their families a voice, to nudge the issue…

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On the start of Sewa Pakhwada, Dr. RML Hospital inaugurates India’s first dedicated OPD for Transgenders

Vijay Raman

On the start of Sewa Pakhwada, Dr. RML Hospital inaugurated India’s first dedicated OPD for Transgenders today. The inaugural ceremony was led by Dr. (Prof.) Ajay Shukla, Director, RML Hospital.   The initiative is started with understanding of the difficulties encountered by transgender community to access healthcare services, largely due to discomfort and the fear of discrimination and social apathy. At India’s first dedicated OPD for transgenders, they will be provided with following facilities in the speciality OPD clinic: Free Treatment, investigations and sex change surgery. Speciality OPD clinic for…

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India’s efforts to eradicate TB by 2025 is a role model for the world

Vijay Raman

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Public private partnership (PPP) with integrated strategy is essential to achieve ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ which is actually inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s commitment of ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ by 2025.      He said this while flagging off SMVD Narayana Healthcare TB Mukt Express at Udhampur with the slogan ‘Chalo Chale TB Ko Harane’.     He Singh mentioned that India’s efforts to eradicate TB…

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mega beach clean-up drives by Ministry of Earth Sciences at 79 locations on International Coastal Cleanup Day

Vijay Raman

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) conducted mega citizen-led beach clean-up drives at 79 locations in 8 coastal states and 4 UTs of the country on 16 September 2023 that continued on 17 September 2023 to mark International Coastal Clean-up Day.  The event was aimed to encourage citizens to clean up the coastal line and create awareness about preserving and protecting the oceans and waterways. It witnessed mass participation from government institutions, NGOs, students and youth, local dwellers, and the public. Over five thousand volunteers helped clean about 18 tons…

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DAC approves AoN for nine capital acquisition proposals for the Armed Forces worth Rs 45,000 crore

Vijay Raman

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for nine capital acquisition proposals of approx. Rs 45,000 crore. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on September 15, 2023. All these procurements will be made from Indian vendors under Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDMM)/Buy (Indian) category which will give substantial boost to the Indian defence Industry towards achieving the goal of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.   To enhance protection, mobility, attack capability and increased survivability of Mechanised Forces, the DAC accorded the…

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Ministry of Railways launches ‘Swachhata Pakhwada-2023’

Vijay Raman

Ministry of Railways has launched Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 today. Swachhata Pakhwada – 2023 was inaugurated by Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairperson & CEO, Railway Board on 15th September, 2023 by administrating Swachhata Pledge in Rail Bhawan. Swachhata pledge was administered to entire Railway family which includes employees of Railways along with senior officials of Railway Zones and Divisions connected via video conferencing.     Swachhata Pledge taken by entire Railway family focused on one’s commitment towards cleanliness, devoting hundred hours per year for cleanliness and propagating the message of Swachh…

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Health Fitness Trust and Gandhi Darshan organize the 14th edition of ‘Run for Swasth Bharat’ in New Delhi

Vijay Raman

Sports enthusiasts and budding artists brought a rush of adrenaline and colors at Gandhi Darshan in Rajghat at the Capital on Sunday, 17th September. This annual event which featured diverse activities adrenaline runs, cycling courses, and bike rides, thematic activities and poster making competition witnessed a huge turnout of over a thousand participants. This was a flagship annual event of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti and this year the 14th edition of Run ForSwasth Bharat was organised in collaboration with Health Fitness Trust (HFT). HFT was registered in 1994 by…

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India Housing Woos NRIs Amid Pandemic Rebound

Vijay Raman

– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces Many COVID-related restrictions were lifted by Q3 2021, except for some limitations on international travel, which were eliminated by early 2022. Soon thereafter, the Indian residential real estate market began witnessing the return of a very important customer segment – non-resident Indians, or NRIs. NRIs currently account for 10-15% of housing sales in major Indian cities, from just 5% in 2019. This makes them an indispensable factor in the overall housing sales equation, especially in the luxury segment. Almost 30% of…

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