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Vol. 02, Issue No. 36 September 7, 2018.
India Perspectives India Perspectives is the flagship publication of the Ministry of External Affairs. Richly illustrated, this magazine provides our readers with an insight into India’s culture and tradition along with elements of contemporary India. Click here to read more‌. Ministry of External Affairs, India
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Important Trade Fairs in India – To know more, click on BHEL Tender for Supply & Commissioning of UPS to North Chennai (1x800MW), Uppur (2x800 MW) & Ennore (2x660 MW) projects (TENDER REFERENCE: SBA0000362) and Supply of Telecom cables to Suratgarh project (TENDER REFERENCE: SBAM900077) Please visit any one of the following websites to download the tender Documents and other details. Please forward the above communication to concerned bidders/vendors in your region . www.bheledn.com www.bhel.com BHEL E-procument portal: https://bhel.abcprocure.com/ 2|P a g e
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Namaste Canada – 2018 (Sepetember 1, 2018) Namaste Canada was held at Michal J Fox Theatre, Burnaby on September 1, 2018 with the participation of 20+ Cultural Associations and Societies. Hon’ble Mrs. Jinny Sims, Dy. Speaker Mr. Raj Chouhan, Minister Mr. Bruce Ralston, Councilor Mr. Sav Dhaliwal, MP Mr. Jatti Sidhu, Minister Mr. Harry Bains, MLA Mr. Jagrup Brar, Mr. Ravi Kahlon and former MLA Mr. Dave Hayer participated in the event. Consul General Mrs. Abhilasha Joshi welcomed the gathering. Consul Mrs. Abha Gosain gave the Vote of Thanks. Certificates were distributed to all the Participants, Associations, Volunteers and Committee Members who participated in Namaste Canada. CGI, Vancouver expresses sincere gratitude to all the Elected Representatives, Associations, Participants, Committee Members, Volunteers, MCs, Media and Distinguished Guests for their presence.
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Vol. 02, Issue 36, September 7, 2018.
Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Rakshabandhan Celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Sravana (July/August), this festival celebrates the love of a brother for his sister. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers to protect them against evil influences, and pray for their long life and happiness. They in turn, give a gift which is a promise that they will protect their sisters from any harm. Within these Rakhis reside sacred feelings and well wishes. This festival is mostly celebrated in North India. The history of Rakshabandhan dates back to Hindu mythology. As per Hindu mythology, in Mahabharata, the great Indian epic, Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas had torn the corner of her sari to prevent Lord Krishna's wrist from bleeding (he had inadvertently hurt himself). Thus, a bond, that of brother and sister developed between them, and he promised to protect her. It is also a great sacred verse of unity, acting as a symbol of life's advancement and a leading messenger of togetherness. Raksha means protection, and in some places in medieval India, where women felt unsafe, they tie Rakhi on the wrist of men, regarding them as brothers. In this way, Rakhi strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters, and revives the emotional bonding. Brahmins change their sacred thread (janoi) on this day, and dedicate themselves once again to the study of the scriptures.
Source: https://archive.india.gov.in/knowindia/culture_heritage.php?id=74
News from/of India 1. India becomes the world’s fastest growing economy in Q1 2018 While the International Monetary Fund may have revised its estimates for India’s growth this year, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) announced that the Indian economy grew by 8.2% between the months of April to June. This puts India at the helm as the world’s fasting growing economy beating China’s top spot., which witnessed a growth of 6.7%. The Finance Minister tweeted that the reforms put in place by government as well as the fiscal prudence shown by the regulators that are allowing the economy to grow even in the midst of global turmoil. That being said, overtaking China might have a lot to do with the ongoing trade war between the Asian nation and the United States. The Economics Affairs Secretary, Subhash Chandra Garg, stated that India seems to be on track in its goal of meeting more than 7.5% growth for FY2018-19. Read more… (Prabhjote Gill, Business Insider, Tue, 04 Sep, 03:19pm)
2. India to become second biggest market for fine jewellery by end of 2018 India set to overtake US as the second biggest fine jewellery market in the world by the end of 2018 new research finds. China remains the biggest market for fine jewellery with sales reaching USD by the end of 2017, and expected to reach USD by the end of this year. Overall Chinese market has grown by over 21 per cent in the last five years. According to Euromonitor International, the Indian fine jewellery market will be worth USD, more than US retail spend which will reach, by the end of 2018. The US market for fine jewellery has grown by 12% over the last five years (USD in 2014) but the Indian market has increased by a phenomenal 74 per cent over the same period (USD in 2014). Read more… (Business Matters, BM Magazine, Tue, 04 Sep, 03:25pm)
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Vol. 02, Issue 36, September 7, 2018. 3. India soars above global average in hiring female airline pilots When Shweta Singh wanted to become a pilot in India 20 years ago, she had to first persuade her parents to let her pick an uncommon profession for women, then deal with unwelcoming male colleagues in the cockpit. She says, it would be a much easier career to embrace. More Indian women want to become pilots, and more benefits await them: union-mandated equal pay, a safe workplace, day care services and a booming aviation sector. India has the highest proportion of female commercial pilots in the world at 12 percent, despite the country’s patriarchal society, which typically frowns on women in such jobs. Read more… (Aditi Shah , Reuters, Wed, 05 Sep, 04:49pm)
4. India’s newest financial institution is set to be the country’s biggest bank India’s new public-sector company, the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is set to be the next biggest bank in India with financial inclusion at the helm. It terms of its network size, it’s already the largest payments bank in the country with a network that extends into the rural corners of the country. The post office already has 34 million savings accounts that will now be able to avail digital banking services once they link their accounts to the IPPB. Read more… (Prabhjote Gill, Business Insider, Tue, 04 Sep, 03:24pm)
5. Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk given Asia's Nobel Prize Two Indian nationals, Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk, on Friday were given the Ramon Magsaysay award, popularly known as Asia's Nobel Prize. At a ceremony in Manila, Cambodian activist Youk Chhang, Filipino Howard Dee, Vietnam's Vo Thi Hoang Yen and East Timore's Maria de Lourdes Martins Cruz were also honored for their work. "All are unafraid to take on large causes. All have refused to give up despite meager resources, daunting adversity, and strong opposition," Carmencita Abella, president of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation said, Efe reported. Read more… (IANS, Devdiscourse, Sat, 01 Sep, 04:37pm)
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