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Vol. 02, Issue 51, December 21, 2018.
Consulate News ह द िं ी वाद वववाद प्रतियोगििा- सौजन्य : ह द िं ी साह त्य परिषद् कनाडा, ब्रिहिश कोलिंब्रिया भारतीय प्रधान कौंसलावास एवं हिंदी साहित्य पररषद् कनाडा के सामहू िक तत्वाधान में हिंदी वाद वववाद प्रततयोगिता का आयोजन लक्ष्मी नारायण मंहदर, शांतत तनकेतन, सरी में हदसंबर ०९, २०१८ को ककया िया। इस प्रततयोगिता में १५ से अगधक ववद्यागथियों ने भाि ललया व कायिक्रम २ घंटे के लिभि चला। यि प्रततयोिता दो आयु विि ९-१३ व १३-१७ वषि के ववद्यागथियों के ललए आयोजजत की ियी। जजसमे ववद्यागथियों की प्रस्तुतत को ववषय-वस्तु, हिंदी के मित्त्व, आत्म ववश्वास, प्रस्तत ु ीकरण, एवं धारा-प्रवाि के आधार पर तनणिय ललया िया।
कायिक्रम में सम्मानीय अततगथ के रूप में श्रीमती आभा िोसाइँ एवं श्री ओमप्रकाश अग्रवाल ने शोभा बढ़ाई । तनणाियक मंडल के रूप में आचायि द्वववेदी, डॉ अजेय कुमार ििि , एवं श्रीमती पुष्पलता जी ने ववजेताओं का चयन ककया। ववजेताओं की घोषणा डॉ अजेय ििि ने की।
ववजेिा इस प्रकाि ि े : प्रथम विग: आयु ९ से १३ वषग
द्वविीय विग: आयु १४ से १७ वषग
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प्रत्यक्षा अवस्थी
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प्रितत वाष्णेय
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मेिर भामरा
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हिना ग्रोवर
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अनुनय कुमार जैन स्वजननल जैन
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Vol. 02, Issue 51, December 21, 2018.
PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS (PBD) is celebrated once in every two years to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots. During the Convention, selected overseas Indians are also honored with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award to recognize their contributions to various fields both in India and abroad. The 15th PBD Convention is being held on 21-23 January 2019 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of PBD Convention 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India". Special arrangements are also being made for participation in Kumbh Mela and Republic day parade. Please visit https://www.pbdindia.gov.in for more information.
Program Schedule Last date for registration is 31st December, 2018.
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Vol. 02, Issue 51, December 21, 2018.
Registration Brochure IN a bid to introduce contemporary agriculture –agri and allied sectors with their best practices, technologies, processing and marketing that can inevitably help countless farmers and platform owners, Indian Council of Food and Agriculture with the support of the Government of India and several States and in technical collaborations with a large number of industry associations and international bodies, is fully geared up to floor AgroWorld 2019 from November 5 to 8 , 2019 at the sprawling campus of Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi. Additionally, this insightful global knowledge and trade event will encompass industry-oriented topics, opportunities for startups, international participation and much more. Meanwhile, the agro food industry experts, agri-specialists and government officials from all across the world, will share their prized insights on available technologies, trade and business models and modern innovations. These distinguished individuals will be ready to interact with our entrepreneurs, farmers and scientists. Indian industry and businesses, institutions, Central Ministries and the State Governments will have the showcasing opportunities of their products and technologies, programs and services, potential and achievements before the national and global stake-holders to explore possibilities of investments, technical cooperation, trade, business, marketing and partnerships opportunities. Along with its partners, ICFA is passionately promoting AgroWorld 2019 across India and the world that incorporates major sectors and key stakeholders in food, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, aqua and allied sectors. ICFA invites you to avail this wonderful opportunity to take a proactive part as a zealous exhibitor or sponsor during the forthcoming exciting event – AgroWorld 2019, and showcase the products, technologies, programs and services to a colossal target audience in a single, pulsating platform for three consecutive days 3|P a g e
Vol. 02, Issue 51, December 21, 2018.
THE prime focus of Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 (VG GES 2019) is inclusive development in key areas such as innovation, sustainability, industries, technology, youth and skill development, knowledge sharing and networking. VG GES 2019 will be one of a kind display expo; something that has never been witnessed by the people of Goa and its industry. This display shall be sharing all the developments, newer projects and vision of growth. The knowledge summit at VG GES 2019will be organized concurrently with the Expo with an aim to bridge the gap between Goan industries and other national as well as international players. Moreover, internationally acknowledged and successful 'Goans' hailing from over 40 different countries shall be making a memorable visit to their native soil. VG GES 2019will be organized from 17 to 19 October 2019.
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Key Sectors of focus: Agro and Food Processing
Building Materials, construction and Real Estate
Emerging Technologies Light Engineering Startups and Start-up Institutions Services
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Cultural Heritage - Yoga with Hon’ble PM Modi
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Vol. 02, Issue 51, December 21, 2018.
Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Merry Christmas (December 25, 2018) EVERY year, Christmas is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. This auspicious occasion is a prime festival of Christian community and hence, is celebrated zestfully around the world. Christmas conveys his message of love, tolerance and brotherhood. Though, it is a religious festival of Christians, it has a special significance in everyone's life. In India, Christmas is widely celebrated by the people of all religions and communities. December 25 or Christmas Day is a public Holiday in India. Like any other religious festival, the celebration of Christmas begins month before the day of festival. During Christmas week, markets and shopping places are embellished with different types of Christmas gifts and Christmas items. People prepare themselves for the festival by decorating their houses. Cakes, Candles, Christmas Carol and most importantly, Christmas tree are the attractions. Churches and other public places are decorated elegantly to celebrate the festival with great zeal. On the day of festival, people perform prayers at the Church and wish everyone with open heart and sacred soul. Also, various cultural programmes are organized across the nation to make this auspicious day memorable for everyone. Santa distributes gifts to the children and listens to their demands with a smile.
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The festival of Christmas reflects the cultural unity of India as on this auspicious occasion, the whole nation comes together and celebrates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. This cultural unity sets an excellent example of brotherhood and humanism. British and European invaders brought Christianity into India and now it has become an integral part of the country. The doctrines and philosophy of Christianity has attracted people of many sections and hence, India has a large population of Christian community at present. On the occasion of Christmas, people in India decorate banana or mango tress instead of traditional pine tree and also light up their homes through small clay lamps or candles, just as Hindus do during the celebration of Diwali. Churches across India are decorated with poinsettia flowers for the midnight mass. As a part of celebration, people exchange gifts on this auspicious day and donate of money to poor people so as to bring happiness in their lives. South India has large population of Christians and hence, it witnesses wide celebration of Christmas. The most visited place during Christmas in India is Goa, where people from across the world come to celebrate Christmas. In Goa, all hotels are jampacked during Christmas period and one must plan well in advance if planning a stay in one of the Goa hotels. Lavish party and ceremonial programmes are organized by the local community to attract tourists. Though the country has only 2.3% population of Christians, it celebrates the auspicious occasion of Christmas with passion and pomp. The Unity in diversity of India can be seen during the celebration of Christmas. Bright light, great food and lavish parties are synonymous to Christmas celebration in India. Marketers also enjoy the festive season of Christmas as a large no of people go out for shopping during Christmas. (Source: https://festivals.awesomeji.com/christmas/index.html )
News from/of India 1. Nearly 16% growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals for Medical Tourism in 2017: Shri K. J. Alphons THE Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India on medical visa during 2016 and 2017 were estimated at 4, 27, 014 and 4, 95, 056 respectively, registering a positive growth of 15.9%. Medical Tourism holds immense potential for India. The Indian systems of medicines, viz. Ayurveda, Yoga, Panchakarma, Rejuvenation Therapy, etc., are among the most ancient systems of medical treatment in the world. India can provide medical and health care of international standards at low costs. India excels in the state-of-the-art medical facilities, reputed health care professionals, quality nursing facilities and traditional healthcare therapies. Read more‌ (Press Information Bureau: December 18, 2018)
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Vol. 02, Issue 51, December 21, 2018. 2. UN honours Indian startup which recycles floral waste from temples to clean Ganga AN Indian startup which works to clean up the mighty river Ganga by recycling thousands of tonnes of floral waste from temples has been honoured by the UN here. Uttar Pradesh-based 'HelpUsGreen' has come up with the world's first profitable solution to the monumental temple waste problem: 'flowercycling', a UN document said, hailing the initiative. Read more… (Business Standard, Thu, 13 Dec, 02:44pm)
3. Pune scientists find a faster means of converting industrial biomass into Biofuel IN their quest for greener sources of energy, researchers are focusing their attention on efficient conversion of biomass into biofuel. Scientists at the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, have developed a faster, environment-friendly method for conversion of industrial biomass into biodiesel. An organic compound called furfural is produced from agricultural waste biomass like bagasse, cottonseed hulls, sawdust, oat hulls, rice hulls, wheat husk and bran. Typically, furfural is first chemically changed into furfuryl alcohol. It is processed further to produce alkyl levulinates, such as ethyl levulinate. The process, however, involves multiple steps and takes a relatively long time. The NCL team has developed a new version of zeolite catalyst – HPW/Meso-HZ-5 - which can speed up the process of conversion. Read more… (Monika Kundu Srivastava, First Post, Dec 17, 2018 15:44 PM IST)
4. Breaking the glass ceiling in a male world: How an all-women construction group built a Kerala house IN a small, tucked-away village in Kerala stands a 475-square feet house which is known across the region not because of who owns it, but because of those who built it. And it’s not a building constructed by some famous architect but by a group of 20 daily-wage workers — all of them women. Read more… (India New England, Tue, 18 Dec, 02:50pm)
5. From a new bird to a new community reserve: India’s tribe sets example IN 2006, the discovery of the Bugun liocichla, a new species of bird, near Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, India, brought the area’s small tribe of Buguns into the international spotlight. It prompted both a community bird ecotourism business, and a series of small conservation actions to protect the forest that harbors the rare bird. Read more… (Shreya Dasgupta, Mongabay, Fri, 14 Dec, 04:53pm)
6. Building Jaipur: An astronomer prince's vision of perfection THE city of Jaipur, about an hour's flight southwest of Delhi, is best known as the "Pink City" -- so called for its salmon-hued buildings. But a walk through the Old City will surprise travelers who might be expecting to find a labyrinth of roads and lanes like those in Old Delhi or Jodhpur. Established in 1727, Jaipur was the first "planned" city in India. Read more… (Kate Springer, CNN, Mon, 17 Dec, 05:46pm)
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