Netflixs universal strategy overlooks rugby unions true selling point.

To be honest, winning has never been the most interesting aspect of reality TV. Whether it's someone being disemboweled by the judges, gorging on kangaroo testicles, or dressing up as a cat and licking milk out of the woman from Coronation Street's cupped hands, what people really want to see is a little bit of suffering. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that Italy, who dropped all five of their games and finished last, is the true star of Netflix's new rugby series, Six Nations: Full Contact, rather than France, who came very close to defeating Ireland, who won the grand slam last year, or Ireland.   Spoiler alert: the show concludes with their head coach, Kieran Crowley, considering the likelihood that he will soon

Qiang New Year: A lavish celebration of peace, agriculture, and customs

The largest and most significant customary celebration for the Qiang ethnic group is the Qiang New Year Festival, which typically takes place on the first day of the tenth month in the conventional Chinese calendar. The main themes of Qiang New Year are blessings, peace prayers, and harvest celebration. The straightforward and antiquated ceremonial practices create a distinctively rich cultural ambiance that embodies the peculiarities of Qiang culture.   The Qiang people are a long-standing ethnic group with thousands of years of history. Their distinct traditional culture has developed as a result of living in high mountain valleys and a secluded, closed environment; Qiang New Year is one such example.Although the history of the Qiang New Year is unknown, it is believed to have started earlier than the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC).   It is a comprehensive folk festival that blends religious beliefs, historical legends, music, dance, and cuisine because of the solemnity of its rituals and the meticulousness of its sacrifices, particularly in the ceremonies. Its content reflects early agricultural activities in large part, with many cultural artifacts from the hunting and nomadic periods remaining.   When Qiang New Year arrives, each village holds elaborate celebrations, usually lasting from three to five days, and in some villages as long as 10 days, with slight variations from region to region. The main events of the celebrations are entertainment and sacrifices. The sacrificial activities include offerings to heaven, earth, ancestors, and village deities, while the entertainment includes feasting, drinking, enjoying delicacies, singing and dancing.   The Qiang New Year Festival was acknowledged for its significance and the need for its preservation in 2009 when it was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.  

India Is Becoming a Spiritual Attraction for Traveling Pilgrims

India is experiencing a rise in pilgrimage tourism to all of its holiest sites, including the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Mahakaal temple in Ujjain, and the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.Over 60% of India's tourism business is derived from religious and spiritual tourism, which makes it a very appealing destination for tourists from all over the world.India's holy locations entice tourists who come on individual pilgrimages seeking deep religious experiences and spiritual comfort.Since its recent opening, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya City, Uttar Pradesh, has drawn pilgrims from all over the world who come to honor and receive blessings at the hallowed site of Lord Ram's birth."Visiting Ayodhya is the crown jewel of visiting India, which is a trip unto itself. The city is developing quickly due to the influx of visitors, and it will soon become a popular pilgrimage tourism destination with first-rate infrastructure, according to My Tirth India founder and managing director Indraneel Dasgupta, who spoke with Sputnik."Spiritual and pilgrimage tourism is only going to increase with better infrastructure and easy accessibility, and one day it will overcome every other mode of tourism," Dasgupta stated.Religious Travel Boosts the Economy In addition to its obvious religious and spiritual significance, Dasgupta claims that encouraging pilgrimage tourism has various benefits. These include increased job opportunities, business chances, and money production for the area as well as enhanced infrastructure and connection.Many tourists visit the temple in search of blessings, which makes it difficult to control the crowd and guarantee the guests' comfort and safety. Dasgupta emphasized that in order to handle the growing number of pilgrims while maintaining the purity and cultural relevance of the pilgrimage site, the temple administration and security forces must develop sustainable crowd management tactics and infrastructure."Spiritual tourism is the primary source of income for many religious sites located in cities such as Haridwar, Shirdi, Ujjain, Katra, Varanasi, and Vrindavan, and this industry is growing daily." Spiritual tourism will only grow and eventually surpass all other forms of travel, according to Dasgupta.  

Check routes to avoid the traffic advise issued by Delhi Police for the Bharat Parv event.

The Delhi Police stated in its traffic alert that there will be a lot of people attending the event on all days, including VIPs. Until January 31, the event will be held daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.A traffic caution has been released by the Delhi Police for Bharat Parv, an annual nine-day mega festival that takes place at Red Fort from January 23 to January 31. The Ministry of Central Tourism is in charge of organizing the event.Republic Day tableaux, musical performances by Armed Forces bands, cultural displays, a pan-Indian food court, a crafts mart, and state and central government pavilions are all featured at the event.Limitations on Traffic The Delhi Police stated in its traffic alert that there will be a lot of people attending the event on all days, including VIPs. Until January 31, the event will be held daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.There will be traffic diversion at Delhi Gate, Chatta Rail Crossing, Subhas Park T-Point, and Shanti Van Chowk.The advise stated that paid parking facilities are available close to Red Fort and that guests and the general public are welcome to use them as needed. "Traffic will be diverted as per the requirement during the period of the function so that traffic jam and congestion is avoided," it said.Public instructions: In their traffic advisory, the Delhi Police has urged the public to stay away from the event's planned locations. Additionally, it recommended that travelers heading to ISBT, Old Delhi Railway, and New Delhi Railway depart early enough to account for any potential delays.Additionally, it has advised people to refrain from parking on the side of the road since it impedes regular traffic movement.  

LIVE updates from Ayodhya Ram Mandir: PM Modi moves closer to Kuber Tila

LIVE updates from Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A group of clerics led the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, which was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.LIVE updates from Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Welcome to our live coverage of the momentous Ayodhya Ram Mandir inaugural ceremony. Overseeing the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir was Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An important turning point in India's religious and cultural history, the opening of the Ram Mandir has attracted interest from both domestic and international viewers.The Ram temple is a feat of architectural grandeur, occupying 2.7 acres of land in the temple town. Its height is 161 feet, its breadth is 235 feet, and its whole length is 360 feet. Built in the unique Nagara style—one of the two traditional Indian temple architecture styles—the Ram temple combines contemporary technology with Vedic rites. With a built-up area of around 57,000 square feet, the three-story tower is roughly 70% taller than the famous Qutub Minar.The Uttar Pradesh government has greatly increased security in Ayodhya by deploying cutting-edge technology like as CCTV cameras, night vision equipment, and surveillance drones. Vigilant surveillance is ensured across the city via the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS), which is integrated with 1500 public CCTV cameras. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are deployed as part of the execution of a comprehensive security strategy. There will be increased security at the Ayodhya Railway Station, and tent cities will have fire brigade provisions to ensure quick responses to any unforeseen emergencies. An additional line of defense against any airborne attacks is provided by an anti-drone system that is supervised by the Special Security Force (SSF). It is urged to the public that only individuals invited by the Shri Ram JanmabhoomiProminent people will attend as state guests, including sports legend Sachin Tendulkar, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, and Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan."Pran Pratishtha" event at Ram temple The day began with an early pooja and ended with Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha during "Mrigashira Nakshatra." Along with other dignitaries, PM Narendra Modi, chief minister Yogi Adityanath, governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, and head of staff Mohan Bhagwat attended the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to a crowd of more than 7,000 people, which includes celebrities and seers. A day later, the Ram Temple will open to the public following the consecration.Stay tuned for the unfolding of this historic occasion as we bring you real-time updates and insights into the developing drama of the Ram temple inauguration.  

PM to introduce Khelo India Youth Games 2024

a summary of the most important stories, stories that are suggested for you to read, and a unique selection of news items you should not miss.At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to officially open the Khelo India Youth Games 2024. The two-week-long sporting event will take place from January 19 to January 31. In 26 sports, more than 5,500 competitors will compete at the event. Chennai is under a five-tier security protection, with 22,000 people deployed and a drone no-fly zone to ensure security for PM Modi's visit.At the inaugural event, projects worth ₹250 crore in the broadcasting sector will also be introduced. Competitors will compete in a number of events, including as Silambam, a traditional sport from Tamil Nadu that is being offered as a demo for the first time.In a special TADA court in Jammu, a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer who was a key eyewitness to the 1990 killing of four IAF men named JKLF head Yasin Malik as the primary gunman. On January 25, 1990, an attack occurred in Rawalpora, on the outskirts of Srinagar, leaving 40 people injured, including squadron leader Ravi Khanna. In court, the retired officer—who had been shot four times—identified Malik. The next hearing is set for February 15 and 16, and this development is critical for the prosecution. Malik will be put on trial twice in this case.More than 5,600 athletes will compete in the event, which is being held in a south Indian state for the first time. From January 19 to January 31, the matches will take place in four Tamil Nadu cities: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore. There will be a combination of traditional and mainstream sports in 26 different sporting categories during the games.Alongside the prime minister were luminaries such as Chief Minister M K Stalin, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, Union Ministers of State L Murugan, Nisith Pramanik, and Minister for Sports Development and Youth Welfare of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin.At the opening of the Khelo India Youth Games, Olympians Sharath Kamal and V Subha gave Modi the torch for the game, which he set on the cauldron. Additionally, he laid the groundwork for projects worth roughly Rs 250 crore that are connected to the broadcasting industry.Speaking to the assembly, Modi wished all of the athletes who were traveling from all over the nation to Tamil Nadu's capital, saying, "The youth games are a great start to 2024 for Indian sports." He continued, "Together you are showcasing the true spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat." The sportsmen would feel at home in Tamil Nadu because of its great language, people, culture, and cuisine. He predicted that Tamil Nadu's hospitality would win over hearts and that the Khelo India Youth Games would give them a chance to show off their abilities and form lifelong friendships.In a statement, the Prime Minister's office stated that a greater awareness of sports is driving growth in broadcasting, sports products, sports tourism, and the sports apparel industry, with an estimated one lakh crore growth in India's sports sector. According to Modi, Thiruvalluvar offered the youth direction and inspiration. He also praised Veera Mangai Velu Nachiyar, the mascot of this year's games and an Indian queen who fought against British colonial control. He referred to Nachiyar as a representation of female strength and stated that the selection of a real-life celebrity as the team mascot is a first."The government is always striving to empower sportswomen, thanks to her inspiration," he declared. "We are working diligently to host the Youth Olympics in 2029 and the Olympics Games in 2036 in India," Modi added, highlighting the government's commitment to giving indigenous talent international exposure and positioning the nation as a key hub of the global sports ecosystem. Speaking at the function, Stalin stated that his government's goal of making Tamil Nadu the nation's sports center is comparable to that of turning the state into a "One Trillion Dollar Economy."Stalin stated Tamil Nadu is working on a mission to elevate the sports infrastructure to international standards and listed the national and international events organized by the state government since he took office as Chief Minister. He also addressed the Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena, a large sports complex that the state government constructed at an expense of Rs 62 crore to host Jallikattu tournaments. On January 24, he will officially open the arena. Stalin said, "It's a great pride for the people of the state to see the saint poet Thiruvalluvar's logo feature on the Khelo India Youth Games," referring to the state's traditional sport of silambam, which is being featured as a demo sport for the first time in the competition's history.  

Curfews and popcorn: India prepares for the Ram temple in a panic

Movie theaters will broadcast the event live, while the stock exchange will be closed. However, for many who recall the blood that was poured in its aftermath, fear and suffering endure as the nation grinds to a standstill for the opening of a temple.Mumbai/Yavatmal, India - In the Yavatmal area of central India, mini-trucks have been winding through communities on winding roads for the past month.Data from the local divisional collectorate shows that Yavatmal has been in such severe agrarian hardship over the past 20 years that over 5,800 farmers have committed suicide here.However, these trucks haven't delivered any assistance to struggling farmers. Rather, the trucks have been circulating across the district, urging farmers to donate grains, with banners of the Hindu god Ram affixed to their sides.Three decades after a Hindu nationalist-led mob destroyed a mosque on the site, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate a Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The grains are their route to the city to feed the throngs of worshippers who will be in attendance.The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), which is a branch of the Hindu nationalist Sangh Parivar network, which is overseen by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and comprises Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is in charge of operating the trucks.Grain sacks are being quickly loaded into a big container truck at Yavatmal's Samvidhan Chowk. "Three container trucks have been filled with these donations, and this is the fourth one," states Raju Niwal, President of the VHP Vidarbha Prant. The goal, according to VHP volunteers there, is to inspire farmers to get engaged in the festivities and give them a sense of purpose.The Modi administration and its ideological supporters have been effective in stirring up this feeling all throughout the nation. The effort to erect the Ram temple at Ayodhya, where Hindu scriptures claim he was born, has been tainted by violence and acrimonious dispute for more than seven decades. A study paper published by the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies estimates that during the violence that erupted around the BJP-led campaign seeking a Ram temple in the early 1990s, close to 2,500 people (PDF) were slain.However, as Modi prepares to open the Ram temple, the nation has been inundated by popular culture gestures and representations that downplay that problematic history, observers claim. This has given the Ram temple movement a positive reputation and left a lasting legacy for Modi among Hindus.The temple's inauguration is widely publicized, appearing in both schools and social media timelines. There are a ton of new songs on music outlets urging people to enjoy the occasion and declaring that Ram was "coming back." Ram's life has been the subject of new TV series. A temporary temple has been erected in the studio, and entire episodes of reality TV programs have been devoted to songs honoring Ram. Huge Ram decals are seen on news television channel cars, and news studios have giant Ram cutouts that serve as the background for news disputes. On its inaugural flight from Ahmedabad to Ayodhya, Indigo, the largest domestic airline in India, dressed up as Ram, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshman.One of the biggest movie chains in India, PVR Cinemas, stated on Friday that they would be collaborating with the leading Hindi news channel Aaj Tak to provide live footage of the temple's opening event in theaters all throughout the nation. Those who attend would receive "a complimentary popcorn combo." Reels and videos are honoring the temple's inauguration on WhatsApp and Instagram with striking images. One such image, which has gone popular on many platforms, depicts Modi standing tall over Ram and escorting him inside the temple.The majority of this has Modi's approval; a review of his Twitter timeline shows that he has tweeted at least sixteen songs related to Ramadan this month. In fact, he put together a playlist of 62 of these songs, which he tweeted on Friday. At least five of the 14 posts he has made on his WhatsApp channel since January 1 have been about the opening of the Ram temple. Encouraged, a number of well-known artists, including Amit Trivedi and Anu Malik, as well as Sonu Nigam, Jubin Nautiyal, Shaan, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, and Kailash Kher, have released songs related to the event in the last few weeks. Modi can be seen in a lot of these music videos. These tracks have been multiplied in their reach by being recycled for crowdsourced reels and videos.However, a lot of people claim that a recognition of the violent history of the movement surrounding the temple is absent from the euphoria.  

Bollywood celebs Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, and others fly to Ayodhya for the dedication of the Ram Mandir.

Monday morning saw the arrival of a number of B-town celebrities who were invited to the sacred consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. As they arrived in the temple city, Madhuri Dixit, her husband Shriram Nene, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal were spotted posing together. At the airport in Ayodhya, they were greeted warmly and given crimson shawls and roses.A social media video showed Alia and Ranbir navigating through heavy security to get to the automobile outside the Ayodhya airport. Madhuri, Vicky, and Katrina were also taken. Vicky and Ranbir opted for off-white ethnic Indian ensembles, but for this particular occasion, the actresses wore sarees. During the occasion, Abhishek Bachchan was also sighted at the shrine.Actress Kangana Ranaut visited Ayodhya on Sunday and participated in a temple cleaning campaign there. "Ayodhya is decked out like a wedding. Numerous locations are hosting yagya and bhajans. We seem to have arrived to "Dev Lok"...Regarding individuals who choose not to attend, we are unable to comment.She told news agency ANI, "It feels so fantastic to be in Ayodhya right now.On Sunday, Anupam Kher also arrived in Ayodhya. "I have reached Ayodhya with all the Ram devotees," he added, sharing a video of himself aboard the aircraft. In the plane, there was an air of deep commitment. We are fortunate. We live in a fortunate nation! "Jai Shri Ram!"Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram, who just got married, were also photographed outside the Mumbai airport before taking a flight to Ayodhya. The actor chanted "Jai Shri Ram" alongside the press.Consecration of the Ayodhya Ram Temple: Bollywood stars are in Ayodhya for the great Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the recently built temple. Bollywood stars are at the temple town of Ayodhya for the major consecration event of the Ram Mandir. At the Ayodhya airport, actors Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal were greeted with red shawls and roses after posing together. See also: Ranbir Kapoor dons a dhoti-kurta for the consecration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, while Alia Bhatt dazzles in a sareeCelebrity couples Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, and star Madhuri Dixit with husband Shriram Nene were spotted posing in traditional attire with actor Ayushmann Khurrana and filmmakers Rohit Shetty and Rajkumar Hirani.Another video showed Alia and Ranbir navigating heavy security to get to a waiting car outside the airport in Ayodhya. Madhuri, Vicky, and Katrina were also observed. Alia wore a blue saree, Katrina and Madhuri Dixit opted for golden and yellow sarees, and Vicky and Ranbir sported off-white ethnic Indian ensembles. Online, numerous footage of the celebrities at the temple have appeared. In a video, the celebrities were sat next to each other as bhajans were playing. Businessman Akash Ambani and his wife Shloka Ambani were seated close to Ranbir and Alia.  

FoodTech Kerala to be held in Kochi from Jan 10 to 12

Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium will host the state's largest food processing and packaging expo, FoodTech Kerala, for its 15th edition from January 10–12.   The three-day exposition will serve as a hub for suppliers of ingredients and flavours to both large and small food processing facilities in the state, as well as producers of packaging and food processing machinery. Over sixty exhibitors are expected to display their goods and services, according to the expo's organisers. The Kerala Bureau of Industrial Promotion (K-BIP), Nabard, NSIC, and Norka-Roots have all endorsed and supported the event. The Food Processing Fund—Investor Meet, hosted by Nabard, will be the main event of this year's edition. The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) will also be holding a one-day food packaging training programme on the second day. The K-BIP, Industries Department, is sponsoring an industrial pavilion at the expo that will showcase twenty small and medium-sized enterprises from the State. Cruz Expos, located in Kochi, is the organiser of FoodTech Kerala 2023. For the past 14 years, the firm has organised the FoodTech series of B2B trade expos on a regular basis around the state. The Food Processing Fund—Investor Meet, hosted by Nabard, will be the main event of this year's edition. The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) will hold a one-day food packaging training programme on the second day. FoodTech Kerala 2024 is scheduled to occur at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium (Regional Sports Centre) in Kochi, Kerala, India on January 10–12, 2024.Participate in FoodTech Kerala 2024 in Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Elamkulam, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, from January 10–12, 2024. Click this link to register as an exhibitor: bit.ly/47h8f0P Visit this link for free guest admission: bit.ly/49hPuvS Highlights of the Event: This is the premier trade event, a "must not miss" opportunity for all companies in the food processing and packaging industry to display their goods and services. A wide range of technologies, machinery, and solutions for food processing, dairy, beverages, food retailing, refrigeration & cold, chain, processed foods, hygienic & healthful foods, packaging, etc. will be on display throughout the three-day exhibition. Visit https://tradeshows.tradeindia.com/foodtechkerala/ for additional information. Get in touch with us: CruzExpos Chingam, Kadavanthra, Cochin, 682 020, India, K.P. Vallon Road Email: joseph@cruzexpos.com, event@cruzexpos.com; Mob: +91 8893304450, 8304063950  

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TN Global Investors Meet 2024 attracts record investments of ₹6.64-lakh crore

The chief minister of TN states that these investments should result in the creation of more than 26 lakh new employment. Record-breaking investments of ₹6.64 lakh crore were drawn to the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024, surpassing the approximate amount of ₹5 lakh crore and more than doubling the amount invested in the preceding GIM in 2019. The Chief Minister MK Stalin's goal of the State having a $1 trillion GDP by 2030 will benefit greatly from the investment pledge. The statement is made one day before Gujarat's investors' summit, Vibrant Gujarat, which gets underway in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. The last two Tamil Nadu global investors' meetings took place in 2015, during the AIADMK government, with J Jayalalithaa serving as chief minister, and in 2019 with Edapaddi K Palaniswami serving as chief minister. Although investments of ₹2.42 lakh crore were solicited by the first edition, ₹3 lakh crore were managed by the second one. Leading the group During the two days of the event, nearly 600 enterprises, both large and small, signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu government, with Tata Power leading the way. It plans to invest ₹70,800 crore in several regions, including Tirunelveli, to increase its presence. The Adani group, which consists of Adani Green Energy (24,500 crore), Ambuja Cements (3,500 crore), Adani Connex (13,200 crore), and Adani Total Gas & CNG (1,568 crore), was the second-highest investor in the State. Third-largest investor, Sembcorp of Singapore, intended to contribute ₹36,238 crore. Leap Green plans to invest ₹22,000 crore in the districts of Tiruvannamali and Thoothukudi. Government data indicates that CPCL Ltd. proposes to invest ₹17,000 crore in Nagapattinam; L&T Innovation aims to invest ₹3,500 crore in Chennai; Saint Gobain expects to invest ₹3,400 crore; and Royal Enfield plans to invest ₹3,000 crore in Kanchipuram. On the first day, which was Sunday, it was revealed that Tata Electronics would be investing ₹12,082 crore to develop its Krishnagiri facility, while VinFast would be investing ₹16,000 crore to establish an integrated electric car manufacturing in Thoothukudi. For its expansion plans, TVS would invest ₹5,000 crore, while Pegatron will invest ₹1,000 crore.  

ITPO New Delhi will host the 9th Smart Cities India Expo over three days.

The highly anticipated 9th Smart Cities India 2024 Expo is set to happen virtually and at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from January 17–19, 2024. It is an international event. Several important organizations focused on sustainability and urban development have joined forces to host this event.The exhibition is a key venue for smart city advancement and will explore the relationship between urban development and advanced technologies. Over the course of the three days, prominent professionals from a variety of sectors will impart their knowledge on the changing landscape of smart cities through a variety of presentations and panel discussions.Important Expo Topics: Combining Renewable Energy and Green Buildings Creative Approaches to Water Conservation and Environmental Cleanup Progress in Urban Mobility Intelligent ICT Applications for Optimizing Resources Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Urban DevelopmentOur involvement in this occasion demonstrates our dedication to creating intelligent, sustainable urban landscapes. Professionals, public servants, business executives, and anybody else with an interest in the future of urban living should not miss this event. Participants will have thought-provoking conversations and acquire insightful knowledge, creating a cooperative atmosphere for the development of smart city projects.From January 17–19, 2024, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi will host the 9th Smart Cities India Expo.January 18, 2024, New Delhi: The "National Smart Cities Mission Pavilion" is where the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) are exhibiting the mission's accomplishments. Models of some of the most significant projects are on display in the National Pavilion. These projects include the Digitization of Manuscripts of Prayagraj Smart City, Area-Based Development of Udaipur Smart City, Connecting Past with Future of Surat Smart City, and Chappan Dukaan of Indore Smart City.On January 19, 2024, a City Leader's Conclave will be held. This event will bring together private entrepreneurs and city leaders to discuss city initiatives and find appropriate solutions for creating sustainable and livable cities. On January 19, 2024, the Smart Cities India Awards will be place to honor the best practices in the 100 Smart Cities and to recognize projects that have had an impact on making our cities livable, sustainable, and economically viable.From January 17–19, 2024, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi will host the 9th Smart Cities India Expo. Key verticals of the smart city framework, such as Smart ICT, Smart Energy, Buildings, Transport, Water, and Clean India, are featured in the three-day exhibition, which is being organized by the Exhibitions India Group and the India Trade Promotions Organization (ITPO). These verticals provide a platform for deeper communication and a hands-on approach to bringing smart cities to reality.Overview of the Smart Cities Mission: Each of the 100 Smart Cities has created Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to carry out Smart City Projects. Approximately 8,000 multi-sectoral projects valued at over ₹1.7 lakh crore are being developed by these 100 SPVs. As of January 15, 2024, more than 6,650 projects totaling over ₹1.32 lakh crores had been completed by the 100 SPVs.  

Khelo India's medal total for the 2024 Winter Games

The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 will take place over 26 different sports, with competitions beginning on January 19 and ending on January 31.On Friday, January 19, the sixth iteration of the Khelo India Youth Games is scheduled to get underway. Up till January 31, the event will be held in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Trichy. It is a component of the Khelo India initiative of the Indian government, whose mission is to promote various sports at the grassroots levels of the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open this year's showpiece event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.At the 2024 Khelo India Youth Games, more than 5,500 athletes from the 36 Indian states and Union Territories are expected to compete. Every athlete from every state and Union Territory will add to the total number of medals won in this team competition. The team with the greatest number of medals at the end of all the events will be declared the winner. In past Khelo India Youth Games seasons, Maharashtra and Haryana have dominated. In the first iteration of the event in 2018, known as the Khelo India School Games, Haryana emerged victorious, topping the medal standings. In the subsequent two rounds, Maharashtra emerged as the winners, but Haryana eventually took home the trophy in 2022. As the defending champions, Maharashtra will start the season as favorites.26 different sports are represented on the 2024 KIYG lineup, with a total of 933 medals available—278 gold, 278 silver, and 377 bronze. This year's multi-sport under-18 meet will see the debut of squash. However, for the first time, a demonstration sport based on an indigenous martial art called silambam will be included in the schedule.With 559 athletes, host Tamil Nadu has the largest contingent in the 2024 KIYG. Maharashtra, however, has committed 451 competitors to the competition, and Haryana has sent 491 athletes. The majority of the events will be staged in Chennai, while the Kalaripayattu events will be held in Madurai and Tricky will host gatka and kho kho. Basketball and thang-ta competitions will take place in Coimbatore in the meantime. You Might Enjoy  

Ladakh's Culture Shines During J&K's Mamani Food Festival

CHICKAN KARGIL LADAKH | MUSIC | SEASONAL | EXPO AND EXHIBITIONS | ART & CULTURE | MUSIC One of the most anticipated celebrations in Kargil Ladakh is the Mamani Festival, also known as the Ethnic Food Festival. People cook traditional foods on this day, such as Hrtsrap Khur Yeast Bread Markhur, Thukpa Popot Grain Soup, Puri Poli Pane Cakes of Buck Wheat Curd, Suggoo Kash or Pachae, and Skinn Kabchey. This festival has the potential to draw a lot of tourists to Kargil in the near future.Actions The Ethnic Food Festival, or Mamani Festival 1. Food Expo Booths 2. Customized Archery 3. Hockey on Ice4. Cultural Events5.The present study aims to give a comprehensive picture of Mamani, the sole ethnic food festival of Ladakh, India. A total of 40 people, selected at random, were involved in the interviews and discussions after receiving their prior consent. The annual Mamani festival promotes the preparation and consumption of traditional Ladakhi foods. It indicates the end of the harsher part of the winter season and is also considered a tribune for showcasing the communal and social harmony of the region. This festival will boost winter tourism in Ladakh. It will also be a helpful tool in the introduction of local foods at Anganwadi centres and schools. In light of modernization, this time-tradition that has started to fade needs to be revived on priority.LADAKH, a trans-Himalayan union territory of India since the ancient period has an extraordinary relationship with nature. The natives enjoy every season of the year with great zeal and enthusiasm. Ladakh is known for its harsh winters with average temperatures ranging between –20°C and –30°C. To cope with this period, several festivals are being celebrated in its twin districts, i.e. Leh and Kargil. Another reason for celebrating festivals in the winter is due to the people becoming free from all farming activities as farming is only possible during the summer season. One such festival is Mamani, an ethnic food festival that is celebrated by both Muslim and Buddhist communities in Ladakh. It is currently celebrated in majority of the blocks of Kargil district and Skurbuchan block of Leh district. It is also celebrated in Kargil and Leh cities by the inhabitants of these areas. Currently it is also celebrated in Bilargo, Brolmo and Skilma villages of Baltistan (a region in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir). The festival is not associated with either Buddhism or Islam, the two prominent religions of Ladakh, but is still practiced as a tradition.  

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Opening: Time, date, and itinerary of events

On January 22, 2024, the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is scheduled to open. People book online for the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra accepts them.In advance of the Ram temple's opening, offline reservations for the Ram Mandir Aarti pass are being accepted. Reports state that the inauguration will take place on January 16, 2024. Devotees can select from a list of three different types of aartis offered throughout the day and schedule their appointments appropriately.On January 22, 2024, the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated. The availability of the PM on the day of inauguration is confirmed by an official letter from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra.According to a committee member for the Ram temple, the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is scheduled for January 14–22, 2024. PM Modi will soon disclose the precise opening date. The ceremonies begin on January 16, 2024.The event's nameRam Mandir Opening Place: Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra organizing Date of Event: January 22, 2024; Principal Guests: PM Registration for MODIFor the Ram Mandir Inauguration, tickets and registration are now available.The Pran Pratishtha ritual The date of the pran pratishtha is January 22, 2024. It is possible that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may open the temple. But between 12:15 and 12:45 pm is when Ram Lalla would be dedicated in the temple during his Pran-Pratishtha.Darshan timings The temple is open for darshan from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.times for Aarti Every day, three aartis will be performed at 6.30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 7.30 p.m. At the aarti ritual, passes are required. 6.30 am: Aarti for Jagaran or Shringar 12 o'clock - Bhog Aarti Sandhya Aarti Schedule: 7.30 p.m.Schedule for the Ram temple opening: 7 days The Temple Trust is well underway with its preparations, having laid up a seven-day schedule of ceremonies and events.There may be a darshan atonement ceremony on January 16. At the start of the day, special prayers and a purification ceremony known as "Dashvidh Snan" might be performed for the idols of Ram Lalla and Sita Mata. The start date of Pran Pratishtha is January 17. The idols will arrive in a magnificent procession known as the "Nishan Yatra" to commence the official consecration ritual.On January 19, 2024, there will be the Agni Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana, and Havan. In a ceremony known as "Abhishek," the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha) will be thoroughly cleaned on January 20 using holy water from the Saryu River.In a ceremony known as "Shayadhivas," the idols of Ram Lalla and Sita Mata will receive a divine tub with 125 pots of holy water on January 21. After the holy wash, the idols could be adorned in a ceremony called "Abhisekam and Shringar" with priceless jewels and holy clothing.The seven-day celebration will culminate on January 22, when the idols that have been placed in the sanctum sanctorum during the auspicious Mrigashira Nakshatra will be moved. Devotees may be able to receive the darshan of Sita Mata and Ram Lalla through specific darshan lines following the consecration.  

Indian Defense Minister Outlines Four Principal Characteristics of Nation's Military

Every year on January 15, India celebrates Army Day, which dates back to 1949, when the nation's armed services received their first Indian chief of staff.The four primary characteristics of an Indian soldier were outlined by Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday during an Army Day celebration in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.Singh emphasized that the core values of the armed men of the sovereign state of South Asia were patriotism, loyalty, humanism, and courage.An excellent patriot is a soldier who defends the nation with the motto, 'Whether I live or not, my country must stay protected.'" The minister said, "The soldier's courage comes from this patriotism.Singh further stated that the government of Narendra Modi was dedicated to modernizing the country's armed forces, including arming them with cutting-edge weapons. "The country is now witnessing how our military is continuously being equipped with modern weapons/technologies powered by drones and artificial intelligence, as well as the growing role of women in the Armed Forces," Singh continued.The Raksha Mantri discussed the distinctive qualities of an Indian soldier in his speech, which are ingrained in the nation's cultural traditions. His description of the four most essential characteristics of a soldier included patriotism, bravery, humanism, and allegiance to the Indian constitution.Singh stated, "In our own neighbourhood, we can witness the disconnect between the military and their constitutional values," without mentioning India's western neighbor. However, the Indian military's commitment to upholding the principles of the constitution is unmatched and widely acknowledged.Singh made these remarks while giving a speech during the "Shaurya Sandhya" event, a combat demonstration held in Lucknow to honor the 76th Army Day. He discussed the distinct character of Indian soldiers, which are ingrained in the nation's cultural traditions, and listed the four most crucial traits of a soldier as "patriotism, courage, humanity, and loyalty" to the Indian constitution."A model patriot is a soldier who defends the homeland with the mentality, 'Whether I live or not, my country must remain safe.'" The soldier's courage comes from this sense of patriotism, he remarked.  

IAF Chief Says More Than 60,000 Components Have Been Indigenized Recently

Significant indigenization efforts and the finding of a missing aircraft's wreckage in the Bay of Bengal are announced by IAF Chief VR Chaudhari.Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has revealed a substantial leap in the Indian Air Force's (IAF) self-reliance drive, with the indigenisation of more than 60,000 components in the last two to three years. Addressing the media at Bhonsala Military School in Nagpur, he stressed the shift towards in-house maintenance, reducing dependent on foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The Indian Air Force is striving to become more self-sufficient in fleet maintenance and more efficient in its operations. "We have opened our Base Repair Depots (BRDs) to industry collaboration, allowing them to participate in the activities across all Air Force units," said the head of the IAF."We appreciate that the Ministry of Ocean and Earth Sciences made this possible and allowed us to find this wreckage. It ends a long-pending, tragic accident." The defense ministry reports that about seven and a half years after the jet with 29 people on board vanished, the debris of an IAF transport aircraft has been found at a depth of about 3.4 kilometers in the Bay of Bengal. "All our BRDs have been opened up to all the industries to come and take a look as to where industries can pitch in into the work that has been done, not only in BRDs but all the Air Force units," the IAF head stated in response to a question regarding the indigenization of Base Repair Depots (BRDs).Over 60,000 components have been locally produced in the past two to three years. We have come to the realization that we cannot depend on overseas OEMs to perform overhaul and repair work. We must complete it internally," he continued.  

Twelve Indian fishermen are being held by Sri Lanka on suspicion of poaching in nearby waters.

The Sri Lankan Navy has detained twelve Indian fishermen for poaching off the coast of Karainagar in the northern Jaffna peninsula region.On suspicion of poaching in the island nation's waters, the Sri Lankan Navy detained 12 Indian fishermen on Sunday and took their trawlers, according to media reports. The fishermen were arrested and their three trawlers seized on Saturday off the shore of Karainagar in the northern Jaffna peninsula, according to a statement issued by the Navy. According to the report, they were brought to the port of Kankesanthurai for additional measures.Fishermen in the little body of water known as the Palk Strait are extremely fortunate to have abundant fishing grounds in both Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. The island nation's navy detained 240 Indian fishermen and 35 trawlers in 2023 for poaching in Sri Lankan waters.In numerous claimed instances of illegally entering Sri Lankan territorial waters, Lankan Navy soldiers have even opened fire on Indian fisherman in the Palk Strait and seized their boats, making the fishermen issue a sensitive one in the relationship between India and Sri Lanka.Authorities in Sri Lanka have occasionally detained Indian fishermen for reportedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters after they crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line. The island nation's Navy detained 35 trawlers and 240 Indian fishermen in 2023 for poaching in Sri Lankan waters.  

India notifies the US of a ban on laptop imports due to national security concerns.

One of India's largest trading partners, the US is anticipated to generate $200 billion in revenue this year. However, there are still important problems with bilateral trade.At the 14th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF), which was co-chaired by both delegates in New Delhi on Friday, US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai brought up the issue. In response, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, vehemently defended New Delhi's import restrictions on laptops, tablets, and servers. According to the joint statement, Goyal also requested that Tai abolish the import prohibition on shrimp that are wild fished at the meeting.Goyal also restated New Delhi’s longtime demand about being reinstated in Washington’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) program, which gives duty-free access for some imports from low and middle-income nations. Before the former Donald Trump administration excluded India from the GSP program in 2019, it was one of the program's largest beneficiaries.During the TPF, Goyal also outlined the "challenges" that Indian business investors had in obtaining a US visa and asked Tai to expedite the visa application process. According to the joint statement, the Indian minister also brought attention to problems experienced by Indian experts whose credentials are not accepted in the US labor market.He mentioned that the pharmaceutical industry in the US was India's largest export destination and that the country's exports had increased 6.7% annually over the previous five years.Multiple authorizations may be applied for by importers, and if granted, they will remain in effect until September 30, 2024. Authorizations will be granted for any quantity of shipments for imports through September of the following year. Regarding the scenario that would follow September 2024, the official stated: "We are keeping an eye on imports and analyzing the data." Thus, subsequent actions will be based on whatever information that data may yield. On November 1, 2023, the first day of the new system's implementation, the government approved 110 out of the 111 applications, including those from Apple, Dell, and Lenovo. major applications sought approval for the importation of major IT hardware products, which are estimated to be valued about USD 10 billion. "More imports than were previously authorized annually have already been approved by the administration. Therefore, before making a choice, it is necessary to ascertain which companies are involved and what kind of goods are on the way," the official continued. Along with encouraging home production of these products, India has launched a number of initiatives, including a production linked incentive (PLI) program for the large-scale manufacturing of electronics. The comments take on relevance as the US brought up India's new import rules for laptops and tablets during the Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meeting on January 12 and requested that New Delhi make sure that the industry's trade is not restricted by the country's present online system or related policies.