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Vol. 03, Issue No. 32 August 09, 2019.
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Vol. 03, Issue 32, August 09, 2019.
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Team Consulate General of India, Vancouver mourns the sad demise of former External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj. Enjoying immense respect within the Ministry and outside, for her compassionate and amiable personality, she has left a lasting legacy for putting people at the core of Indian diplomacy.
BHEL Tender for Supply of MMS Columns for 10 MWp Solar PV Plant, GNFC at Charanka, Gujarat (RFQ SPKSCPV040) Ref.- RFQ SPKSCPV040 Dt. 05.08.2019 Due Dt. 16.08.2019 (E-tender) Item- Supply of MMS Columns for 10 MWp Solar PV Plant, GNFC at Charanka, Gujarat. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bangalore has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 05.08.2019. The complete tender document (comprising of technical specification, forms to be filled up, terms / conditions, instructions for tender submission etc.) has been uploaded to following websites 1.BHEL EPS website - https://bhel.abcprocure.com/EPROC/ . 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=47982 3. https://eprocure.gov.in/epublish/app tender id - 2019_BHEL_463769_1 Kindly note that the tender is due on 16.08.2019, 13:00:00 Hrs. Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/EPROC/
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Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Raksha Bandhan (August 15, 2019) On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a rakhi(a beautifully crafted and decorated thread) on the right wrist of their brothers as a reminder of love and protection. The brother vows to take care of his sister, and in return offers her gifts and sweets. The festival is a wonderful way of bringing the family closer together. Many women also tie rakhis on their close friends and neighbors as a sign of caring and harmony in their social lives. Known by different names like Nariyal Poornima and Kajari Poornima but widely known as Raksha Bandhan, this is one of the favourite festivals celebrated all over in India. Highlighting the love of sisters and brothers, on this day as a symbol of chaste love all the sisters tie beautifully crafted Rakhis, which can be a simple thread as moli or decorated with stones and stickers, on the wrists of their brothers to bring them good luck. Some even believe that tying of Rakhi, is a way of thanking by the sisters to their brothers for always protecting them. This one of the prime festivals, spreads love throughout the country. Visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/august-india-festivals-and-events-1539398 for more information...
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Bakrid (August, 2019) Bakrid is one of the major festivals of the Muslims, which is celebrated on the 10th day of the month Zil-Haj (according to Muslim calendar). It is observed by Muslims remembering the offer of Prophet Ibrahim’s to sacrifice his son. This festival is also known as Id-ul-Zuha, people offer prayers at mosques. It is then followed by feasting and rejoicing. Visit https://www.travelogyindia.com/blog/top-festivals-in-india-in-august for more information...
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Vol. 03, Issue 32, August 09, 2019.
News from/of India 1. President Shri. Ram Nath Kovind honoured with Guinea's highest award President Shri. Ram Nath Kovind has been conferred with the National Order of Merit, the highest award of Guinea, during his official visit to the West African Nation. Ram Nath Kovind dedicated the honour to the people of India, to their respect and regard for the Guinean people and to the long-standing mutual friendship between the two countries. Read more… (India Today, Sunday, 4th August 2019, 10:02 am)
2. Indian-Americans win educational grant, recognitions from cardiac arrest foundation at Chicago fundraising gala Dr. Sowmya Anjur of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy was the recipient of the educational grant from the Sudden Cardiac-death Awareness Research Foundation (S.C.A.R.F) at its 2nd Annual Gala held at the Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois July 27. Dr. Anjur has received several awards in the past including the Promising Projects Award from the Illinois Association for Gifted Children, in February 2018. Read more… (News India Times, Tuesday, 6th August 2019, 7:47 am)
3. A ray of hope for the children of sex workers When Rashida Bibi was 16, she left her native Bangladesh and came to Kolkata, India, with the promise of a job as a nanny. It was a lie. In fact, she was a victim of sex trafficking. "After giving me shelter for a few days, the family told me that they couldn't keep me and that I had to start working as a prostitute," Bibi says. Tears well up in her eyes when she remembers that moment. Read more… (NPR, Friday, 2nd August 2019, 10:58 am)
4. A passage of hope on India's hospital train For 25 years, the Lifeline Express has been travelling through India to bring health services to millions of Indians who are in need of surgery, treatment and diagnostics but have no access to medical care. The hospital train is their only hope for a cure. The train is the flagship of Impact India Foundation, working in partnership with the Indian Railways. Read more… (Al Jazeera, Sunday, 4th August 2019, 8:23 am)
5. Renowned Indian Scientist Atish Dabholkar to Head Top Global Physics Center in Italy Renowned Indian scientist Atish Shripad Dabholkar will take over as the new director of the prestigious Abdul Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Italy's Trieste, his cousin Hamid Dabholkar said here Aug. 1. The Kolhapur-born Dabholkar, 55, is the nephew of the well-known rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, who was shot dead in Pune on Aug. 20, 2013. Read more… (India West,Aug 6, 2019)
6. Smashing Stereotypes: At 14, She was India’s youngest female dhol player! The 12-year-old girl standing in the middle of the green field was oblivious to the beauty around her. Her stance upright, her face focussed on the task at hand, her shoulders too slender to bear the weight of the dhol she was playing. Read more… (India West,Aug 6, 2019)
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