Namaste India E Magazine - May 2021 - Art & Culture

“There has been many blooms in

Bharatanatyam but that sheds lasting fragrance is,

Lakshmi.”

- Raji Raman

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Bharatanatyam Teaching That Bolsters Growth - Jagyaseni Chatterjee

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Reminisces of BANGLADESH LIBERATION WAR - Brig. Jagjit Singh Ahuja (Retd)

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Know the Team

Painting by Gauri Seth

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Painting by Krishan Chowdhary

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A STATELY HOUSE - Tore Gulbrandsen

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ONAM - Dr Major Nalini Janardhanan

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Indian Art & Culture - Sapna Nagar Bharadwaj

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My India....My Pride - Shamim Merchant

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Indian Culture & Tradition - D. Brinda

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Key To Your Happiness! - Raminder Pal kaur

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Indian Art And Culture- Abhimanyu Goel Trichy - Culture - Raju Arockiasamy The Unpleasant Holi - Gurmehar Kaur Bal

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Hey beautiful Soul - Harvi Ghedia

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Summer Diet Tips - Simmi Khanna

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Relationship between Culture and Food - Poonam Upadhyay

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Paintings by Shyamal Kumar Sikdar

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Introspection - Anuj Kumar

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Painting by Krishan Chowdhary

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Legal luminary PVR - A Youth Icon of India - Pamarty Venkataramana

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The Ancient Art Panorama - First Part - Ojaswini Mishra

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The journey of Kappari Kishan as an artist - Palak Dubey

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Indian Heritage with Economic value - Sunil Gohil

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Raising Kids To Be Culture-Rich - Remediana Dias

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Paintings by Vinay R. Joshi

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Paintings by B.Meghmala

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Indian Art and Culture - V. Heymonth Kumar

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Sneha Bhagwat - Profile & Photographs - Sneha Bhagwat

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Art - Anjani Mishra

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Painting by Narmadha Balasundaram

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My India, My Pride - Remediana Dias

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Painting by Zuber Khan Kudla

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My little Me Inside - Raina khatri tandon

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Unsung Heroes No Longer - Part 5 - Gaanappriya Mohan Yogesh 85

Indian Art And Culture - Mrs. K. Monisha

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Painting by Namita tripathi

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Our Civilization, Our Culture - Manishi Gupta

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A Rich Tradition-Indian Art & Culture - Dr. Senorita Joyce

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My Culture - Modi Kakkar

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Tamil Art And Culture - R.Kavitha Indian Art And Culture - Pandian K Chandran

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Painting by Mayuri Verma

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Indian Culture - Painting by Dinesh Chandra

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Goddess Saraswati's Magical Worlds - Ivan Gaćina

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Adri Maya Kaye

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In the Dreams of a Divine River - Ivan Gaćina

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Painting by Prosenjit Mondal

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Madhubani Folk Art - Geetaa Buttan

Drawings Competition - Divine Artist

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Why Classical Art Photography - Deepak Rajendra

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Jagyaseni Chatterjee Writer I TamilNadu

Bharatanatyam Teaching That Bolsters Growth “Freedom is neither inside the cage nor outside,” observed Saint PurandaraDasa . For many , especially in today’s lifestyle of trying times, life passes understanding and coping with conflicts.

But for students of Dr. Lakshmi Ramaswamy, there is one space that nurtures freedom – and that’s in the broad-based grooming in the 27-year old Bharatanatyam institute, Sri Mudhraalaya in Chennai.

This freedom is not only restricted to fun-filled modern techniques of learning dance, but also a diverse range of repertoire, a natural exposure to allied skill sets and team building activities, leading to a comprehensive dance learning methodology that expands horizons and thinking capacities. Students from across the globe learn and practice the artform in various ways both online and offline. It is worth mentioning that Lakshmi’s digital learning endeavor is not a result of the Pandemic but a continuous wing since 2010. A vibrant set of young and senior learners, national scholarship holders, marked performers, research scholars are seen in the classroom who have simultaneously thrived in their second careers that include,...

university toppers, significant positions in management companies, media houses, medicine, law and others, thereby representing leaders A typical week at the institute would be eclectic. Students involved in various activities of the institute – learners immersed in getting the right ‘araimandi’; some scripting notes for the upcoming production, a few glued to their nattuvangams, a handful trying make-up techniques,some walking into the tucked-in personal library of the teacher, admissions team coordinating classes; and the digital section designing posters and editing videos and Lakshmi, busy flowering 250 choreographies, 26 productions, thematic arangetrams, Sangam anthologies for the bees around.

Some of the popular productions include – SukaMarga, GovindamBhaja, SundaraKandam, AlavathuEppadiyo, RamaHare KrishnaHare, Purananuru, Nattrinai and so on. A unique stand-out is Lakshmi’s intense interest digging into uncommon and rare literary Tamil works like pudu-kavidai, pallu, madakku etc. An attentive audience is often found commenting on her simple and suggestive backdrops devoid of jarring props and ...

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extravagance and thoughtful costume designs. What makes all her works stand out is her dramatic trysts in even a small padam and cinematic moods in a varnam.

“Indian Dance is such holistic in nature that when taught, practiced and incorporated in daily life, there is bound to be fostered positive growth of the body and the mind.

Performing art studies needs to be inclusive, intrinsic and intense,” opines Lakshmi.

Sri Mudhraalaya, can be called as a leap of faith of the founder and secretary, Lakshmi Ramaswamy, cultivated with her experience of three decades in the Indian classical industry; nurtured with her significant

accolades as an academician, performer and teacher and flagged with her honours – an international Fulbright Fellowship, a TamilNadu State Award ‘Kalaimamani’, A senior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, India and a Top Grade Artiste of Doordarshan and other recognitions from prestigious organizations in the country.

Sri Mudhraalaya’s Youtube Channel with rich content and Lakshmi’s recent book (Tamil) based on Rasa theory are feast to hungry learners.

Jagyaseni Chatterjee

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With Legend Dr Rajkumar Bharathi, the most sought after Musician, Music composer..

The State Natak Akademi award, comes with title "Kalaimamani" in the state of Tamilnadu. It is a big recognition for any artist to receive this state award, which Dr. Lakshmi Ramaswamy received for the year 2011. In the pic is seen, the honorable CM of Tamilnadu Sri E PalaniSwamy sir, giving the Award to her..

With Kathak exponent Sri Birju Maharaj..

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Consultant HRD

Reminisces of BANGLADESH LIBERATION WAR Brief Profile : Having been commissioned in the Corps of Engineers , I was seconded to Survey of India (SOI) , the surveying and mapping agency of the country, This department meets the mapping needs of the country by creating a complete inventory of land and its infrastructure periodically .

I had various appointments and did survey operations in variety of terrains in different parts of the country from plains of Punjab to High hills of J & K and Sikkim ., I had undergone a Masters program in Aerial Photography at ITC , The Netherlands . I had the opportunity of undertaking surveying aerially , the boundary of newly born nation with our country , jointly with the Bangladesh Air force officer , post 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War . It had been a great experience in traversing the entire boundary of the newly born nation , where there was peace and calmness after the country had undergone all those hectic activities of war. Being a hard core Soldier turned Surveyor , I had developed an eye for the ground.

Reminisces of BANGLADESH LIBERATION WAR Post 1971

I was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers , popularly known as Sappers and Miners , in 1966 from the Indian Military Academy. After my training as a young officer at the College of Military Engineering , Pune and a stint of posting in a Engineer Regiment , I was seconded to Survey of India (SOI) , where I had undergone a long Survey course at Hyderabad to learn the technology of surveying and mapping , to be a life long professional . My first posting was in Directorate Survey (Air) New Delhi which has been working to support the Indian Air Force for their mapping requirement of Aeronautical Charts and maps . When the war of 1971 broke out , I was on posting in the Eastern Circle of Survey of India at Calcutta.

1971 OPERATIONS Knowing fully well that army marches on maps , our organization SOI , was actively engaged in providing the Eastern Command with required ground information and topography of the areas of operations based on maps and aerial photographs.

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Post 1971

Brigadier Jagjit Singh Ahuja (Retd)

Historians have well recorded the reasons behind these operations and how bravely the Indian Armed Forces fought to liberate Bangladesh from the clutches of Pakistani military Junta. In 1971, Bangladesh separated from West Pakistan for several reasons. The geographic separation of East and West Pakistan made trade and travel between the two nations difficult. Bengalis also resented the fact that West Pakistan dominated government affairs, even though East Pakistan had a large population.

All this led to the, popularly known, Bangladesh Liberation War, in which the Indian army achieved a swift and decisive victory over Pakistan, leading to the creation of "Bangladesh". A brief background about circumstances that led to these operations, has been described below.

In the night of 25th March 1971, Pakistani military junta, based in West Pakistan, launched "Operation Searchlight" against the people of East Pakistan. The operation targetted systematic elimination of nationalist Bengali civilians, students, intelligentsia, religious minorities and armed personnel. The junta also annulled the results of the 1970 elections and arrested Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Members of Pakistani military and supporting militias committed mass murders, deportation, and genocidal rape.

This led to a mass movement of the Bengali refugees, fleeing to India. The alarming conditions of the war ravaged Bengali civilians invoked outrage and concern worldwide, and the Indian government decided to provide substantial diplomatic, economic and military support to the people of East Pakistan, who had already decided to get separated from Pakistan, and create an independent nation that would be known as "Bangladesh".

It was the 3rd of December 1971, when India joined this war, after Pakistan launched air strikes in Northern India. This was followed with Indo-Pakistan war with...

engagements on two war fronts. Air supremacy was achieved in the eastern front, and there was rapid advancement of the allied forces of Bangladesh and India.

The area of so called East Pakistan was finally liberated marking the birth of a new nation called "Bangladesh". The war ended on 16 December 1971 after the armed forces from West Pakistan surrendered themselves to the Indian army.

After the emergence of Bangladesh, one fine morning, I got instructions from my Director that I have been designated as a Liaison Officer, and in association with an Air Force officer of Bangladesh, I was to undertake the "Reece" of the newly formed nation's complete border with our country, and to update the respective Governments on the same. Bangladesh and India shared a 4,156-kilometre-long border. Everyday we would fly in an IAF aircraft, depart early morning from Calcutta for the border and return back to our base, the same evening. The task was completed in 10 days post which a joint report was prepared, to be submitted to the respective Governments.

This plaque is a fine memento speaking the aftermath of the 1971 war in which Pakistan suffered a big defeat in the hands of Indian Armed Forces MAY 2021 - 010

Mapping the complete India Bangladesh border was a great experience for me. It was peaceful, the war was over. I took the opportunity to understand the sentiments of the people of Bangaldesh towards India, especially since we had helped them in liberating their land. The Air Force officer of Bangladesh made some shocking revelations. He said "The local population still hates India. They hate Indian products and still prefer to buy products made in Pakistan". When I asked him the reasons for this hatred, he told me that in their schools they were taught that Indians, particularly Hindus are "Kafirs", because they do not believe in their Allah. Their books included such types of hatred write-ups to poison the young minds from their childhood. They

even went one step ahead by teaching their younger generations that Hindus worship names of their many gods of infidels.

I was shocked to listen to these revelations from an erstwhile Pakistani, and now Bangladeshi, who was literate and could differentiate between good and bad. I asked myself that was this an operation to liberate the East Pakistanis from the West Pakistanis, who had raped their ladies, killed their men folk and looted their wealth. The only thing common was that they were Muslims, believers of Allah.

Brigadier Jagjit Singh Ahuja (Retd) E-mail jagjit.ahuja@gmail.com

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Gauri Seth I Mumbai based artist Painting professional since 1995 and have had several shows

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Krishan Chowdhary - Rajasthan

Title: Bridal I Colour pencils on paper.Size 12X16"

Tore Gulbrandsen Inspector of Ancient Monuments I Tim of Norway - Moss / Jeloy - Oslo

A STATELY HOUSE Not much left of my journey, but on a Sunday we drove to Moradabad. We first passed the palace we were going to, but saw the butler and servants on the stairs. It reminded me of a scene in ‘Downton Abbey’, the arrival at a stately home were all the servants stood lined up outside. We had arrived at Sahaspur Bilari House.

Inside I was met by Raja Chandra Vijay Singh of Sahaspur and his wife, Princess (Maharajkumari) Baijilal Sushma Kumari of Jaisalmer, and a son, Yuvraj Surya Vijay Singh, whom I thought was their son, but this later proved wrong. He was the Raja’s son from a former marriage.

I came into a fantastic room, in light blue and silver, at least two stories high.

Traditional, but also with modern furniture.

I understood than the Yuvraj was the master behind the redecorations. The family also runs a guesthouse. Many businessmen come to Moradabad and there were few really good places to stay. I think the prince had been succcesful in combining old and new, a modern freshness prevailed in the interiors, good colour selections. Maybe a little too bold for an older generation, but I enjoyed it very much.

I got juice, then black tea, nice taste.

Then the Raja showed me a room with old photographes and paintings, memoralia of his family. Then it was time for a delicious lunch, a buffet, with the family.

Time to be showed the ‘b & b’ by the Prince. He showed me suite after suite, 2 ‘flats’, all in the same traditional and modern style, all different, all with exqusite colour combinations. In the garden was pavilions and a swimming pool. It was not in the open because of monkeys.

A little past 4 the butler approached us and asked if I wanted tea. Back in my favourite, the huge immensely light blue hall of a room, we had Afternoon tea. At Sunday afternoon this is very special to me, what better place to enjoy it than here!

I had been welcomed to stay, but since it was at the end of my journey I could not.

We had 3 and a half hour car journey back to Delhi we thought. It proved to be longer.

I will definitely come back on another journey.

From my book on Indian Royals and Nobles, working title: ‘A Royal Passage through India’. - Tore Gulbrandson MAY 2021 - 015

Raja CHANDRA VIJAY SINGH, present Raja of Sahaspur since 18th December 1950, born 18 December 1950 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, educated at The Doon School in Dehra Dun, followed by Hindu College (Delhi University) for his under graduation and thereafter studied law (LLB) at the Faculty of Law in New Delhi. An active politician in the state of Uttar Pradesh, he has been a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (two terms) 1989/1991 and 1993/1995 and has also been a Member of Parliament (13th Lok Sabha - 1999/2004). He is a Member of numerous committees and the former editor of the Rohilkhand Yuva Awaz 1979-1990. Founder of R.P.K. Schools in Moradabad and Bilari. Life Member of the India International Centre (IIC) in Delhi, the India Habitat Centre in Delhi, the Delhi Gymkhana Club, and the Boat House Club in Nainital; ISKON, etc., married 1stly (div.), 28th February 1975 in Jaipur, Rani Harsh

Kumari, born 1953, daughter of Rao Raja Bijai Singh of Idar, and his wife, Rani Kamal Kumari, married 2ndly, Rani Sushma Kumari, daughter of HH Maharajadhiraj Maharawal Raghunath Singh of Jaisalmer, and his wife, HH Maharani Mukut Rajya Lakshmi Devi, and has issue from his first marriage, one son and two daughters; and no issue from his second marriage..

Rajkumari Uttara Kumari, born 1976, married May 1997, Maharaj Suryaveer Singh of Jodhpur and has issues, two sons.

Rajkumari Mallika Kumari, born 1980, married Kunwar Dhananjai Singh Jamwal and has issue, one daughter.

Yuvraj Surya Vijay Singh.

Maharajkumari Baijilal Sushma Kumari, born 2nd October 1960, married 1st March 1978 (div.), Rajkumar Devrajsinhji Virendrasinhji of Dhrangadhra in Gujarat, married 2ndly, Raja Chandra Vijay Singh of Sahaspur, and has issue, (by 1st husband).

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Dr Major Nalini Janardhanan Writer I Pune - Maharashtra

ONAM Onam is an important harvest festival of Kerala which is celebrated every year by Keralites and also by Malayali communities across India and World. People of all religions celebrate Onam in memory of the golden rule of King Mahabali during which there was secularism and no corruption or crime. It is a ten day festival in the month of Chingam (August/September) starting from the day called Atham and ending on the auspicious day called Thiruvonam as per the Malayalam calender. First Onam is called Uthradam, then Thiruvonam and the celebration continues for two more days called 3rd Onam (Avittam ) and 4th Onam (Chathayam).King Mahabali is believed to visit Kerala during Onam festival every year and people happily welcome him with various customs and rituals.

Making designs (Rangolis) with leaves and colourful flowers inside and outside the homes called Pookkalam. Large floral designs made in temples look like mats of flowers.

Making clay idols of Thrikkakkarappan or Onathappan at home, installing them on the courtyard after making designs with rice flour and worshipping them, doing daily puja.

Women and children enjoying swings (Oonjalattam) singing Onam songs especially in rural areas.

People buy new clothes and dresses.

Elders gift new clothes to the family members (Onakkodi or Onappudava).

Women wear Kasavu Sari ie cream coloured sari with gold border or the traditional Kasavu Mundu and Veshti with a matching blouse. Men wear white Kasavu Mundu(Dhoti).

Onasadya (Onam Feast) is a unique part of Onam celebration. A grand meal prepared using a variety of vegetables, consisting of 9 to 28 dishes, is served as different courses on banana leaves. It includes traditional Kerala dishes like Kalan, Olan, Avial, Sambhar, Koottu curry, Rasam, Pachadi, Ginger chutney, Kichadi,Erissery,Thoran etc along with rice, buttermilk, pappad, pickle, banana chips Sharkara Upperi and varieties of desserts (called Payasam) made of rice or moong dal or chana dal using milk or coconut milk and sugar or jaggery. The dishes are served on specific places on the banana leaf in a specific order. Onasadya is also available in restaurants, hotels and community halls.

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The festival starts with a street parade with traditional art forms, carnival floats and decorated elephants (Thrippunithara Athachamayam) along with puja in Thrikkakkarappan Temple in Kochi.

Community meals, Shopping Festivals and Cultural programmes are organised.

Onam festival is associated with various folk dances and events like Kathakali,

Kaikottikkali, Thumbi thullal, Kummattikali, Theyyam, Puli kali (Tiger dance), Onappottan, Onavillu, Onathallu, Vallam kali (Snake boat race)etc.

Onam is a colourful festival celebrated by all in Kerala, the God’s own country, showing ‘Unity in Diversity’ and also reflecting our rich culture and traditions.

Dr Major Nalini Janardhanan

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Sapna Nagar Bharadwaj Educator

Indian Art & Culture Hai Preet jaha ki reet sada mai geet waha ke gata ho, Bharat ka rehne wala ho Bharat ki baat batata ho . with these lines I introduce my country India for which words are fewer pages are less to write about its incredibility.

“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the great grandmother of tradition, Our most valuable and most constructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.”

A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and the soul of its people. Indian culture is the most complex and colorful culture on the planet. The way people look, their language, their food, their way of dressing, and their music and dance everything changes every fifty or hundred kilometers in the country.

The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several various cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced and shaped by a history that is several thousand years old.

Indian culture has been heavily influenced

by Dharmic religions. They have been credited with shaping much of Indian philosophy, literature, architecture, art, and music.

The world’s famous civilization Indus Valley was established in India. Since then Indian art got influenced by different cultures of the Aryan, The Mughals, The Dravidian, Europeans, and the Hindus. Other than the cultures of the people of India, the beliefs influence the nature of art. The Art experts feel that religion is the way of life and its effects can be seen in the work of the artists.

Indian painters create different types of paintings like Lord Krishna or the life of Lord Krishna for which the inspiration comes from the events which are related to the lives of Hindu God. Not even from the Hindus Gods, Indian painting and architecture got influenced by the Islamic period.

An era of Indian art was created by influence from Persian art and a number of those works have been depicted in the form of miniatures in tempera on paper.

Culture plays an important role in the development of any nation. It represents a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices. Culture and creativity manifest themselves in almost all economic, social and other activities. A country is as diverse as India is symbolized by the plurality of its culture.

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India has one of the world’s largest collections of songs, music, dance, theatre folk traditions, performing arts, rites, and ritual paintings, and writings that are known as the ‘ Intangible Cultural Heritage’ of humanity.

In simple words, an Indian language, culture, and religion have influenced Indian Paintings, artworks, and architecture. To

know India in a better way, Indian artworks and paintings would be the perfect media for you.

So, When I say …….I love my country It doesn’t mean that I love the people of my country. I just love its Incredibleness, Its majestic beauty, diversity of religion, cultures, languages, festivals, traditions, etc.

Sapna Nagar Bharadwaj

Title: Feelings I Colour pencils on paper.Size:12X15"

Krishan Chowdhary - Rajasthan MAY 2021 - 022

Shamim Merchant Writer I Mumbai

My India....My Pride "Jasmina, are you ready sweetheart?"

"Mom! Call me Jazz!!"

I holler back and burst out laughing, as I pack my laptop and go to meet her. I know she's standing in the small gurudwara of our house, in front of Palki Saheb, to pray for me and wish me luck. Although we are residing in proper London, I'm all decked up in a rich typical salwar kameez with all the ethenic Indian jewelry, including dupatta, bindi and paranda in my plat. Obviously, today I'm gonna proudly represent my country India, and I must look like a reflection of it.

Just as I bow in front of Vaheguru, mom asks me, "All set? Are you ready or are you nervous?"

I close my eyes and take a deep breath.

My hands are still folded, when I say, "I'm a dash skittish, but mostly prepared."

She feeds me a spoon of dahi shakkar and smiles.

"Great! All the best. Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!"

"Hmm.... Let's go before I become more jittery."

We lock the house, sit in the car and take off.

I'm Jasmina Kaur, and have come to England to do my cross-cultural programme. From next week onwards, it's gonna be different. But for now we are representing our own country and are expected to speak about it and present it in front of a crowd of 200 people. I've done a lot of research, worked hard on it, prepared my powerpoint presentation and my speech is in place. Each student will be given seven minutes to talk about the culture of their country. Butterflies are doing somersaults in my stomach and my heart is in my mouth.

We enter the auditorium. Mom kisses my forehead and wishes me again. She proceeds to her designated seat, while I go backstage. I'm the first speaker on the list.

The curtains rise and the program begins with a huge round of applause. For a good fifteen minutes the deen of our college takes great pride in talking about this programme. He is a good orator and has the ability to keep the throng engaged with smiles and laughter.

Eventually my name is announced and I gingerly step on the stage walking till the podium. My speech is in my head, so there are no papers. I'll only look at my ppt and talk.

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After setting up my presentation on the projector, taking a deep, deep, sigh, I begin.

"Hello everyone. Respected principal, professors and my dear friends. I'm Jasmina Kaur, and I'm immensely grateful to be a part of this wonderful cross cultural programme. I'm here to talk about the culture of my country India. I'd like to begin with a shloka in Sanskrit. Shloka means a verse.

"Uttaram yat samudrasya himaadraishchaiva dakshinam varsham tad Bhaaratam naama Bhaaratee yatra santatihi" It means: "The land that lies to the north of the great ocean and to the south of the mighty Himalayas shall be called Bhaarata and its people Bhaarateeyas."

Yes India, a land of many many surprises, beyond our imagination. During my research, I learnt so many new things about my own country, which I otherwise didn't know. I'd like to share those proud details with you. We have everything in abundance, like wholesale. An extremely rich cultural heritage of love, respect and diversity. First let's look at some pleasantly alarming numbers. More than 19,500 languages or dialects are spoken in India as mother tongues. Wow! I didn't even know so many languages existed.

India has a rich history of mythologies which are not only stories of Gods and Goddesses, but they have teachings for all times. Our sacred holy books are invaluable.

Because of the prevalence of diverse religions and groups, 36 popular festivals are celebrated in our country, and as we are a land of agriculture, out of these 36, 18 are harvest festivals. Our calendar is happily filled with holidays all through the year. We always have an excuse to draw rangoli, wear new clothes, exchange sweets and sing and dance.

Indian cuisines are yummy to the hilt.

The mouthwatering spices are to die for.

The diverse style of cooking brings you more than 2000 varieties of Indian dishes.

Indian classical dance and music is world famous and we have eight different dance forms, wherein dancers narrate an entire story, almost entirely and exclusively through gestures. Bharatnatyam is my favourite.

We are a big bunch of crazy people.

We literally breathe and can't live without the film industry and cricket. They are our biggest sources of entertainment. And of course astrology. Our internet traffic is mainly about these three topics.

But India is much more and above these aspects. We believe in the tradition of joint families and it has proven to keep a person stress free. He has many to hold his hand if faced with a crisis. Respect and reverence for elders is a cornerstone of our Indian culture. Like touching their feet to seek blessings, not sitting in front of them, if they are standing, avoiding the use of abusive language in their presence, these are just to name a few. It is these values that we pass on from one generation to the other.

The most common daily greeting in India is "namaste." In Sanskrit "namaste" means "the divine in me bows to the divine in you," and it serves as both a "welcome" and a "farewell."

Ladies and gentlemen, Thus our Culture is unique and irreplaceable. Today I understand it's importance as I unfurl and reveal it in front of you. I now understand that it places a huge responsibility of preservation on the young shoulders of the current generation. A Nation's culture resides in the hearts and souls of its people. I have great respect for all the cultures in the world. But my India is in my eyes and in my pride. Thank you so much."

The flutter in my heart is replaced by profound satisfaction, as I take in the resonating appreciation across the hall. My eyes fall on mom. She is giving me a standing ovation, clapping and crying at the same time.

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D. Brinda English Teacher I Tamilnadu

Indian Culture & Tradition From the depth of my heart, I feel proud to be an Indian, the country with varied cultural diversities.

All its culture has an in-depth meaning, biologically, spiritually and culturally.

I forget myself all my heart is with the nation and its Pride the land which has a rich was a variety of culture and heritage. unity is diversified culture. Though we follow many cultures, tradition, we prove that we are one in many ways. Be it food, clothes, way of behaviour, dance, drama art and culture. Whole world stands in awe looking at our cultural diversity. it is really euphoric and inspiring to be in this nation with beautiful and rich culture. From the day a child lands in the earth or even before the birth of the child, a mom takes care of the child in the womb. to check it hearing and sight, a mother wears bangle to enhance its hearing, a family gathering and dining together in moon light enhances the family relationship, the joint family system in the villages gives ample opportunities for the youngsters to learn a lot of things. Though some of the beliefs may seem to be superstitious, they all have many scientific reasons behind it. eg wearing Bindi in the forehead is to prevent the sacred point from many evils, that point is hidden for our safety,

all the traditions are followed in India.

Drawing Rangoli in front of house, lighting the lamp all the have great meaning. taking oil bath, It teaches us when to take vegetarian food and when to take nonvegetarian, fasting once in a while, sleeping timing, sleeping direction Vastu everything is there in our culture. Something people tell they are superstitious, but everything has a great meaning. If we talk about the early morning walk in the dewy grass, it gives the needed vitamins and helps the individuals to get clear eyesight. To keep away from evil eyes, people hang some mango leaves in the front door, while meeting elders we hand over lemon. It has scientific reasons. The smoke which emits by burning camphor, frankincense has great power. Let’s talk about the medicinal values. ayurvedic medicines which we get from plants. roots. fruits are far more effective and superior and medically tested than any other medicines. If talk about the art and culture, the buildings and temples which were built thousand years ago still standing majestically, in those days these much modern technology or education was not there yet, our ancestors constructed those buildings in an ...

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architectural style. Still, we stand in awe how well they have been constructed, During the birth of a child, marriage, any small function the whole village gathers and enjoys, shares happiness and during death they give the consolation to the family members to overcome the tough situation. We learn from our ancestors if we see marriage there is no chance of break up, they are convinced to live together. People are with rational thinking to differentiate what is good and what is bad.

Apart from all, the people are genuine

in understanding, respecting in regards to convey affection, helping tendency. There is a festival for colours, Holi, festival for brothers and sisters, Rakshabandhan, love for the mother land, many languages people speak. India is a combination of several culture, the epics the old Shastra gives a vivid description which makes us to live a this life meaningfully, and in harmony. we are proud to be an Indian, to follow the tradition respect and regard all.

D. Brinda

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Raminder Pal kaur Principal I Poetess I Blog Writer

Key To Your Happiness!

Key to your happiness is with you, not with someone else. Just broaden your horizon and you get to know your facts right.

In life, everyone gets betrayed or hurt at some point of time.Outcome is, you start doubting your own worth.

Irrelevant questions start coming your way or in your mind.

My partner left me because there must be fault in me, my friend ship didn't last longer, I must have done something. Stop hurting yourself after someone hurt you.

You are the biggest sinner than your hurter.

Stop self pitying. Let the things go and do proper closure of the things which scare you.

It happens often that our persona is effected by negative comments of people .

Don't allow people to do verbal abuse. If you accept,it means that you are giving them right to dominate on you.

Oh, you are having scar on your face, it's so bad. Why don't you start taking beauty products, it will make you beautiful.

Oh !You are so fat, why don't you do exercise, start taking supplement you will lose weight. Your hair are so thin, start using this oil. You are too skinny, why don't you take my medicines, it will do wonders.

You must have heard these statements from your relatives, friends and

closed ones. People sell things by pointing out your so called flaws, No one is flawless and no one will. Is this anyone's right to demean people on the basis of their looks.

Do looks only matter?

When will we understand that? Looks may be deceptive. Appearances may deceive you. When we will decipher that it's none of anyone' s business to throw free advise on people. Everyone knows their limitations and everyone is conscious of it. Who doesn't want to have everything. But things never happen the way we wanted. One should make things happen with what we have . Never compare yourself with anyone .

Never do self gloating of your looks, it is not you worked for, you got this in your genes. Feel good when someone appreciates your knowledge, wisdom, your communication skills or any skill you have .

Never ever self doubt your self because of opinion of others. What matters is : what type of a human you are?

Do you hurt often people by pointing out their deficit things or do you appreciate and motivate with what they have.

Think big. Brood over the fact that your words can kill soul of people.

Let others live the way they want to and live the way you want to be. It's a vice versa approach.

Raminder Pal kaur

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Abhimanyu Goel IELTS Trainer I Educationist

Indian Art And Culture India is a land of diversity in culture, region, religion and language which has influenced the nation's art as well. A huge portion of Indian artworks are influenced by different religions and culture of the nation. Paintings, architecture, folk dance and other art forms are also influenced by the culture and religion.

History says that world's famous civilization Indus valley was established in India.

Since then Indian art got influenced by different cultures of the Aryan, the Mughals, the Dravidian, Europeans and the Hindus. Other than the cultures of people of India, the beliefs influence the nature of art. The Art Experts feel that the religion is the way of life and its effects can be clearly seen in the works of the artists.

Indian painters create different types of paintings like Lord Krishna or the life of Lord Krishna for which the inspiration comes from the events which are related to the lives of Hindu God. Not even from Hindu Gods, the Indian painting and architecture got influenced by the Islamic period. An era of Indian art was created by influence from Persian art and a number of those works have been depicted in the form of miniatures in tempera on paper.

The belief of the Indian people on Gods and Goddesses for which they have been creating a large number of temples and majority of these temples carry a lot of paintings, artworks and architecture.

People worship them and love to walk on their given path so that they may get heaven after death.

In simple words, Indian language, culture and religion have influenced Indian paintings, artworks and architecture. To know India in a better way, Indian artworks and paintings would be the perfect media for you. Purchasing Indian art would make you feel closer to your culture and religion.

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Raju Arockiasamy Educator I Trichy, Tamilnadu

Trichy - Culture T–Transhistorical City, transcending historical bounds.

R-Reliable city, you can trust living I -Influential city, Far from negative thoughts C–Campus city, People living with social equality Y–Young City, Adapting modern time changes.

I LOVE TRICHY A city located in the heart of Tamilnadu, exact in the middle. The entire town of Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) is always warm and welcoming. It is a city of blending of modernity with tradition. It is on the banks of Cauvery, the important river in Tamilnadu and one of the major corporation city. It is one of the smart cities of our India.

I am here, not to sum up the history of my city. But I am trying to express my love for Trichy.

I am now as a well-disciplined man of maturity. This is because of the education I had from

St. Joseph’s school and college. Yes, Trichy is a city of quality education. It has been recognised in India as an important educational centre since the time of British rule. Dr.Abdul Kalam is the best example for my statement.

I love writing. Because of the famous people like Vaali (Poet), and Sujatha who brought up from Trichy. Now I am a budding one only, but surely my name will be there in future.

Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Respectfulness, Compassion, Kindness, Tolerance Courtesy, Self-Discipline, Moral Courage and Love of Justice are the qualities of a good citizen. Those things are learnt by me by sharing my love and friendship with the people in and around Trichy and I can authentically tell that I am a GOOD CITIZEN now.

“Youthfulness is about how you live not when you were born”- Karl Lagerfeld. Yes, Age is only to the body and not to the soul.

This is the best lesson I had learnt in life from my city which is old in heritage and very young to adapt to the ultra-modern changes in this age of the internet.

Totally, I love Trichy and Proud to be a Tiruchiite.

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Quote “Culture is nothing but what we are; where we are; and how we are…

So many cultures around the world but there should be no Sin and Gun cultures.”

---------Our culture is the juncture of our past and present deeds which structure our future.

Tajmahal – Cinquain Poem Tajmahal Historical, Beautiful Persisting,Abiding, Evoking Treasure to be protected Pride

Deepam (Lamp) – Cinquain Poem Deepam Traditional, Auspicious Symbolising, Removing, Worshipping The victory of good over evil Wisdom

Cross – Cinquain Poem Cross Faith, Benedictory Crucifying, Redeeming, Symbolising Sign of Victory Seal

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Gurmehar Kaur Bal Writer I Pune

The Unpleasant Holi In India, every Festival is the best but Holi is something special with fun, colors, yummy sweets. But who knew this festival would be so terrible for a 12-year-old boy Rohan.

Rohan used to live in an orphanage home. Few days before Holi, a family named Kapoor’s adopted him. They lived on the outer side of the city. As Rohan was going inside he suddenly stopped and started looking in the Garden but his new mom called him inside. They took good care of him, but Grandma loved him the most.

Something was really strange in that house, he never got positive vibes from the house, Rohan was never allowed to go to the second floor, he was always curious about the second floor. Whenever he would try going there, his grandma always stopped him. A night before Holi, everyone was asleep, Rohan went upstairs, as he was climbing the stairs, he could feel something wrong in the Atmosphere, he saw a door with a red lock, Rohan tried opening the door and abruptly someone from inside banged the door.

Rohan saw something that made him freeze.

A pale blue boy with totally white eyes and an irritated face. He shrieked at Rohan and speedily went inside him. Rohan, hearing these strange voices his parents came up

and saw Rohan collapsed unconscious.

They put him back in his room and got him to sleep. Rohan woke up and was hot as fire. His grandma had made him me Ayurvedic Kadha but as she came inside, Rohan woke up and screamed and started becoming that boy – pale blue and white eyes and an irritated face, grandma got scared and ran towards 2nd floor and saw that the door was open, Rohan followed her making strange noises, As his parents came up, saw Rohan unconscious and grandma dead on another side, they got stunned seeing this.

As Rohan got well, he told- The day he came in this house he saw a boy standing in the garden, as well as on the 2nd floor, he always called me to him, he always wanted to tell something. He had come inside me because he wanted to tell me about his past.

Rohan’s grandma used to worship the Devil and on Holi, she had killed him, the boy had come to take his revenge.

His parents got shocked listening to his story. That boy was Mr. & Mrs. Kapoor’s first son Krishan who unfortunately went missing on Holi.

Rohan’s parents did all the rituals for their first son’s peace and left that house and city forever.

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Overthinking

Harvi Ghedia Writer I Gujarat

Hey beautiful Soul, Everyone struggles in their own ways.

Weather they choose to or not to say.

And only good aspects they display but that is the human way.

These tests are the part of life ,which will pass.

Patience is the only way and hope that we will be rewarded .

So, calm down and patiently wait for this, .

Calamity too has numbered days but in vain soon we shall have better days.

In this life , nothing lasts forever and that’s the way it stays.

So, please stop overthinking ,a soul like you have to have an answer to every feelings or situation.

That’s not how life works .

We figure it out just by living.

On the way we learn what’s important and what isn’t.

Sometimes we have no idea what to do and it’s scary but it’s ok.

Always trust your gut and know that everything will workout exactly the way it is supposed to be.

It always does!!

So, pause your mind and pause panic.

Sometimes we are confused whether to do or not.

At that time you always take action, Because something well done is better than well planned.

Exchange , Your overthinking for overwhelming grace, Let it pull you from the darkest forest to a wide open space .

Where light will fill the ground, Where anxious thoughts learn surrender, And gratitude is found.

Tomorrow is on it’s way, and it will come on it’s time.

So, be in present moment ,rest and peaceful.

And just relax, because we were never in control anyway ;) MAY 2021 - 032

Simmi Khanna Clinical Dietitian And Lifetsyle Coach

Summer Diet Tips It’s a natural trend to eat light during summer, and you can easily do so without feeling deprived. It’s also natural for one to go in for a glass of cold fruit juice or ice cream instead of a hot soup.

Interests shift from high calorie food of the winter to low calorie food.

Get in your protein Many people tend to reduce their protein intake during the warmer months of the year. However, you should not leave out proteins altogether. It is an important part of your diet. It also keeps your hair healthy, which can be tough in the summer months and repairs the damaged cell and increases immunity.

Drink water Youngsters usually consume more aerated drinks during the summer. But water is a smarter choice. Water keeps the body cool and prevents dehydration. It also helps one avoid putting on unnecessary calories. Fresh lime juice and coconut water ,fennel seeds water is also a great thirst-quencher, especially during summer you can add chia seeds.

Have a lot of fruits and vegetables Include at least two servings of fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. Fruit smoothies and milkshakes are easy to make. Just toss some fruits and milk into your blender and you have a healthy and filling snack.

Pan-roasted fresh vegetables or innovative salads are also a tasty option without being heavy on the tummy.

Curd and yoghurt are cool options Buttermilk is another great cooler. Add a dash of mint to enhance the taste and also roasted flaxseed powder. Having a glass of buttermilk just before stepping out into the sun, helps prevent dehydration.

Salads are for smarties Eating a lot of fresh salads during the summer months is a great idea because salads are easy to prepare and are healthy for your body. It’s important to pay attention to the type of dressing and the quantity of dressing you use in your salads. A fresh dressing made from lemons and olive oil is going to be a lot healthier than a creamy, mayo dressing.

Make sure that your food is fresh All the health benefits that you get from eating light summer food may be wasted if you fall sick because you’ve eaten food that is not fresh. During summer, food gets spoilt more quickly. So, make sure that you pay extra attention to the freshness.

Don’t skip meals Many people drastically lose weight by cutting down on meals, but this is very unhealthy and might have adverse affects.

Skipping meals also slows down the metabolism which means the body burns fewer calories.

Simmi Khanna

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Poonam Upadhyay Holistic Dietitian , Naturopath & Certified Diabetic Educator I Mumbai

curry,Uttarakhand for gharwali khafuli ,Manipur for kangshoi, Maharashtra for zhunka bhakar there are many other recipes. The benefits of using traditional recipes are that they are healthier and mostly made from locally available food items hence they have more nutritive value and food diseases and sen only sitivity can be avoided. Due to westernization people are forgetting our roots our culture and somewhere it has impacted on The traditional food recipes that are getting lost. We are

Relationship between Culture and Food India being a diverse land with diversity in various aspects like Cultural, Regional, Geographical background, all these unities in diversity makes our country unique.

When we speak or try to understand our culture, we realize variety of different aspects it covers like social behavior, belief , knowledge, arts, food further it also shapes us in a particular way and helps to build cognition, also helps us to impart our uniqueness as a person.

Food especially traditional food plays as a bridge to reduce gap between our culture and tradition and also represents the geographical conditions, weather etc. in a particular region for example, in North more crops of wheat are grown so wherever we go we find food items made from wheat like chapati in that particular region, similarly, Rice is famous in South staple food there, In Western region millets are grown so people in Maharashtra and Gujarat have Bhakri and Rotlo in the meals.

Also the food traditionally available has it’s own uniqueness and taste , like Punjab is famous for Makki ki roti and Sarso is saag, Gujurat for dhokla, Tamil nadu for pongal, bihar for litti chokha , goa for fish

losing our valuable roots and culture and it would supposedly be difficult in the future or we can’t even imagine our lives without the uniqueness that we do not look upon in the present.

We can defend ourselves by saying that we want to try out new recipes of different countries and cultures and it’s ok to learn new things explore more recipes of different cultures although at the same time we need to be aware of the supremacy of the recipes of our own culture the recipes that have been passed down through generations should be passed down again so that the coming generation can experience the recipes by themselves. We have seen that children learn and see, They follow what the adults are doing and observe, this is how they can experience the authentic feel of our culture by following our civilisation. I have experienced a similar thing during Diwali in my society we used to go to everybody’s houses and eat the special traditional treats that they used to prepare during their festivities now as I have experienced we too try out festive recipes so that the next generation sees, experience and try .

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Artist : Shyamal Kumar Sikdar I Kolkata, West Bengal

Tital Artist Aize Medium

Tital Artist Aize Medium

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Anuj Kumar Writer I Uttar Pradesh

Introspection Religion is in every person from birth, but some people make their circumstances such that they do not listen to his signs. Do not ponder over the problem for sufficient time. Do not make decisions religiously. The result is that, slowly, 2 religions lose their intelligence. Decisions have to be conducted against religion. Religion suppresses intelligence and a man's secret fear of loss or vengeance from adverse judgment and conduct remains. Man mixes in worry. Religion like Shul, adverse behavior of the intellect, produces fear, anxiety, nightmares, heartbeat, headache and discomfort in humans.

In the scriptures, wise men (nurtured by the religion of wisdom) have described the truth as the best means to rise from the ocean of the world. Similarly, the religion which disregards the intellect, whose mind is not under control, the false reason has been shown to be the main reason for making such men fall into the pit of fall.

Working according to religious wisdom is the biggest benefit of life. " One should practice only through religious obsession without attachment. By following religion, using religion in daily activities purifies the conscience of man. All kinds of

tribulations are overcome. Religion is not just a matter of reading in books, but it is an object to be brought into the life of a regular person, due to the conduct of religion wise, man does not make any mistake in daily practice, for which atonement has to be done later.

There are many patterns in the mind of man - selfishness, indulgence, perennialism and piety. When a problem arises, there is conflict in these maternal instincts.

When the attitude which is predominant or dominated, then the same decision is made, but the falseness of the judgment of bestial practices is revealed as soon as the mind is in a balanced state. Then Dharmududdhi shows his divine light. In it we find the futility of indulgence. There is repentance and dharmudhu punishes this illusion. A man gets defamed on his own. As a result of self-condemnation many people even commit suicide.

By virtue of virtue, virtues develop in character. The happiness of religious wisdom is in practice, not only in knowledge. Life can be pleasant and fruitful only after religion is made the basis of daily life. The development of religious wisdom brings purification of the mind, purity of thoughts and cleanliness of conduct.

When you remain completely calm, the mind is balanced, there is no external pressure on you, then God rises in your mind, and gives you good advice. Continue moving forward on this. One who trusts in divine inspiration gets good advice even on difficult occasions. Future that God rules the world. We should perform our duty with intelligence, and leave the question to him.

Anuj Kumar

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Krishan Chowdhary - Rajasthan

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Pamarty Venkataramana International Corporate Lawyer I New Delhi

Legal luminary PVR - A Youth Icon of India Eminent Jurist and awarded Poet-Author-Columnist PAMARTY VENKATARAMANA is the Chief of PVR LAWS .

The multi disciplinary ace international corporate lawyer has been spearheading pioneering works on Public Policy, Technology and white paper to design a New India.

He is the Chairman Emeritus of Empower-in Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pune. Groundbreaking work is going on in diverse areas as alternate energy, polymers and defence related innovations.

Namastey India sought to know the sphere of activities a Corporate Laws specialist Firm can be hand holding for Industies of all types and sizes. This most lucid article delving deep into the nature of work expertise and background of a Youth Icon like Pamarty Venkataramana is bound to motivate and inspire the next generation of Advocates and Company professionals in India.

Read on about the Man and PVR LAWS global foray.

Pamarty Venkataramana is an international corporate lawyer from New Delhi ,lndia. He is a life-member of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Recipient of many awards such as the Sir Alladi Kuppuswamy Memorial Trust for Best Young Lawyer Award, the Edward Kennedy Memorial International Award for lifetime achievement in Medicine and Law, Distinguished Leadership Award of the American Biographical Society,etc.,he has been closely associated with GOPIO ( Global organization of People of Indian origin ) , ILI ( India Link International-U.K.) and such other world bodies.

Pamarty Venkataramana has rendered yeoman's service to the Nation as chief architect at critical junctures in court battles and key arguments advanced on behalf of Princess Fatima Fouzia ( eldest grand-daughter of the last NIZAM OF HYDERABAD - H.E.H.Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur ) in regard to the fabled Nizam jewellery palaces- estate matters & successful in being instrumental in saving National wealth ; he thus, helped prevent the siphoning away by vested interests, abroad.

His name has been figuring for the Padma Awards since long. As an acclaimed member of the International Jurists community and closely related to ...

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formulation of newer policies, legislations and Adviser to an international financing consortium, technological bodies and Royalty w.r.t. business interests in India and elsewhere with Specialist Expertise in the areas of – * Foreign Direct Investment * Acquisitions * Mergers and Amalgamations * International Collaborations-technical & financial Multi-national Trade . * Ability to understand the roles and responsibilities of the various support functions including which functions should be responsible for managing various aspects of complex transactions, projects and initiatives. * Advisory-role for Foreign Direct Investment : * To provide expert legal advice and counsel to the Client-Business, focusing on India. * To identify and manage legal-risk, liaising directly with the business as appropriate. * To work with legal shared Team-members in addressing Legal service requirements as and when required. * To proactively advice and educate the Business on relevant Legal-issues. * To utilize the Distinctive Cumulative Individual accomplishments for the Well-being, Welfare and the Development of Client-business and marketcapitalization. * International experience for application in Indian business-operations. * To enable smooth activities of any Financial Institution like a commercial or co-operative Bank that moves, lends, invests and protects money of valued customers and clients, world-wide. * A host of multi-national Banks ,Financial * Institutions, Overseas Corporate Bodies, MNCs, * Real-Estate Development & Construction * Companies, Industrial Groups, Public Limited * Companies, Stock-Exchange listed Companies, * Multi — State Cooperative Societies, Trusts &

* Educational Institutions, Universities, Hotels, Chambers of Commerce, Traders and Individuals have been advised across a wide spectrum of areas requiring expert legal opinion over the last 25 years.

He has been the Adviser for Non-Resident Diaspora of Indian living abroad such as the GOPIO-U.K., U.S.A, Europe, Australasia, Middle East region tendering advice on the various facets of investment, Migration, Employment, JointVentures, Repatriation and Taxation-issues, Treaties & Pacts, etc.

Represented International-clientele before Authorities and Bodies of Commercial — Arbitration, Immigration & Patents, etc. Appeared in High Courts [Andhra Pradesh, Allahabad, Karnataka, Madras, Orissa, Kerala, Bombay, Gujarat, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, Delhi, Patna, Rajasthan, Calcutta, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh], MRTP/ Competition Commission, National Consumers Forum, Tribunals, Appellate Tribunals, Customs and Central Excise/ Company Law Board, Special Courts, District Courts, Trial Courts in different States of INDIA. Columnist on 'Business & Economics' for London based Magazines, etc. he is a keynote speaker / Course Director at International Meets [on Corporate Governance, Mergers & Amalgamations, Company and Criminal Jurisprudence, International Project Financing, Collaboration Laws, etc.

His articles and talks on a wide-ranging subjects in the fields of Law, Business Communication, Management, Corporate Jurisprudence, Ethics, Comparative Laws & styles of Governance, Case study papers, Anti-Money Laundering Laws, etc. are well received .

Has been a Visiting Faculty for many key Institutions of learning and academic research of Chapters in different parts such as of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, ICAI, ICWAI, Central Power Research Institute, Software conglomerates in other fields of Business, Institute of MAY 2021 - 040

of Enterprise Management, General / Business Administration Departments, Law Departments of Universities, etc.

Special Experience [International Corporate Laws] : Experience of General Wealth management / Private Banking.

Experience of Involvement with Bank business development and Senior Management (up to the Board Level).

A strong technical knowledge of Financial services Law and Credit and Investment Transactions.

Public Issue Offerings.

Proactively advise on and help to manage important changes in Law and Regulations (including to Legislative House Committees and Parliamentary House Committees and Special Tribunals constituted by Special Law).

Draft and update Client-documentation. Help develop Policies and Procedures designed to reduce legal-risk. To provide Expert and timely advice, particularly in relation to Law and regulation of business activities in India. Manage external legal-support and govern Compliance for cost-discipline. To liaise with other members of Legal and group stakeholders on legal-risk. Share Know-how and Experience with other legal advisers within the legal framework Team. To aid and advise in the implementation of Training for Business and Support areas on relevant Legal risk-issues. Attend external Seminars on new Legal Developments.

Pro-actively forge relationships with a broad range of business areas and third-parties. Monitor 'client-satisfaction' and legal effectiveness of Individual transactions and costmanagement of the Legal-advice provided. Manage external law-firm relationships.

Manage work of external law-firms to ensure high quality, relevant, cost-effective advice to the Business. Specialist advice tendered to different Infrastructure heads — Operations, Compliance, Investment & Products Office/lnvestment ...

Management, Front Office, Finance, Client Support, Business Support, Operations Risk, Operational Assurance, Human Resources, Plant & Labor relations, Equal Opportunity Employers.

Expertise[ Practice of General Laws] : Drafting and Conveyance. Vetting of all types of legal documents . Tendering Opinion & Advice to different Bodies / Organizations / Companies / Trusts / Foundations / Banks & other Fls, etc. Formulating strategies for court-battles, Drafting of petitions / Notices / written statements/ representations / Wills / trust-deeds / appeals. Registration of Deeds.

Pleading (incl. court-appearances for key-cases & conduct of important trials), etc. High level of Technical Legal skills, Specialist and Generalist . Incisive analytical ability to resolve and minimize legal risk issues. Ability to manage Change both procedural and Document-based from Legal-perspective. Ability to take major legal decisions and conduct negotiations on behalf of the Client/business. Business Competence and commercial awareness.

Ability to contribute in legal terms to business Objectives . Use of Technology .

Law firm relationship-Management.

LITERARY PURSUITSIs a published Poet in the English language.

His first three Books of Poetry in English have received critical acclaim as these explore themes of – 1. Cause of Life 2. Purpose of Life 3. Spirit of Life.

These Books are titled - 1. In A Blink 2.

Chasing A Shadow 3. A Master's Piece.

His first Book of Short Stories titled A Whispering Star, is to be released from London in January 2021.

His first Book of Essays titled X-raying the Mahatma New India series Is to be released from Canada in March, 2021 A Collection of 18 volumes of my Poetic Treatise called -One Life, Many Lives (The Philosophy of Love) is set to be published in the USA in August 2021.

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He is a prolific Essayist and an International Columnist on Business, Commerce and Policy matters.

His satirical pieces and serious writings are received alike, with aplomb and are widely appreciated.

He has been likened to John Keats, P. B. Shelley and Shakespeare variously. He has the rarest of rare ability to dish out the most intricate Poetry or Essays in a jiffy. All his outpourings are spontaneous. As the versatile Poet admits, the lack of time in a gruelling 21 hours daily regimen propels him to author the intense Poetry and other works, amidst rigours of being a top notch International Corporate Lawyer.

He has won many prizes and awards for Poetry globally and has even been awarded title of - ' Prophet of New Age Poetry '.

His works have been translated into languages as varied as Turkish, Arabic, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Odiya, Punjabi,Italian and Spanish.

He is a Linguist and world citizen whose mind seeks a merger of Humanity with Divinity through Freedom of Mankind from bondages of suspicion, avarice and hatred.

This is clearly reflected in the distinctive style and verse of his brilliant Poetry.

‘Prophet of New-Age Poetry’ justifies the title bestowed upon the newest Star in Indian Literature - Pamarty Venkata Ramana.

Some of his works are also found under the pseudonym -' SriRamana'.

A special edition of —'ORGANISER' (India)in October,2017 carried his INTERVIEW. An eye opener to philosophy & yoeman's service rendered to Indian Nation by Pamarty Venkataramana. https://issuu.com/eysmagazine/docs/december_2020_eys_season_s_greetings/1?ff https://www.quillopia.com/post/on-spiritual-poetry-an-interview-with-jurist-author-poet-pamarty-ve nkataramana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGRx79nxeJM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_M9k5qRPMp4 https://www.organiser.org/Encyc/2017/10/16/Interview-Reclaiming-Heritage.html https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/sunday-edition/mantras-to-resolve-india---s-water-crisis.ht ml h t t p s : // w w w . s u n d a y g u a r d i a n live.com/opinion/heirlooms-belong-nation https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/an-all-new-mother-india-1502737196.html ht t p s : // t h e n ew s 2 1 . c o m /m u l t i fa c e t e d - p a m a r t y-ve n ka ta ra m a n a - c re ates-fusion-between-jurisprudence-andspiritual-poetry

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Ojaswini Mishra Prayagraj

The Ancient Art Panorama - First Part "Art is your emotion flowing in a river of imagination." ,someone has rightly qouted this!! Yes, art truly is an expression of your inner voice, the psychological instinct and a way to be more eloquent than one can ever be through their words or actions. Art is an impression of your inebriated soul ,a soul drenched in the thought of imprinting something eternal and something for eternity.

Art should never be associated with hallucinations or delusions because art displays the truth ,it brings forth the reality.

This can well be taken as the philosophical aspect of art , but in India it's "ART AND CULTURE" can be associated to a lot more than that. Covering a broader spectrum art and culture of our country displays the aesthetic, social, economic , ethical, historical and geographical nuances of varoius times , right from the time when human beings were mere hunter and gatherers to times when they managed flourishing empires.

The most historical artistic features can be traced back to ancient times when man was a cave dweller ;and its most explicit exhibition can be seen in the caves of Bhimbetka , Madhya Pradesh where ...

stone paintings have been discovered by the archaeologists . The first to draw attention to these caves which in themselves are a storehouse of beautiful paintings was V S Wakankar. Also from the ancient times ,from around 6th century B.C the depiction of art and culture can be observed in the spectacular Buddhist monasteries and shrines particularly the Chaityas and the Viharas which bears testimony to the great religion of Buddhism.

These Buddhist arts are found not only in India but extend upto Afghanistan, where the exmplary BAMYAN BUDDHA destroyed by the Tliban( a terrorist organisation , causing social and political turmoils in Afghanistan) in 2001 still stands erect since 1500-1600 B.C facing the wrath of these organisations who in the name of religion have uprooted it.

However, before moving forward I must remind you about something which forms the essence of the Indian art and culture, which is to be considered an epitome of artistic display and that is the Indus Valley Civilization or more famously as it is called the Harappan Civiliaztion ( Harappa happens to be the first site discovered from this civilization and thus the name).

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Archaeologists have found terracotta objects , the famous statue of a female , the priest , the vase and many other figurines which set the theme for Indian art to develop further.

The question still looming large is whether these artistic objects of the Harappan times were borne out of indigenous ideas ,or were these inspired by the contemporary West Asian arts , whatsoever may be the findings but archaeologists have always adhered to the fact that the Harppan art and culture had the indian tinge in them which were very much reflective in the later Mauryan arts that indianised the artistic thoughts and brought to us some of the most unforgettable art pieces . To name a few : the Sanchi Stupa, the Ashoka Stambh(Pillar) and many more .

The Ashokan Pillar gave us our national symbol, the four lions standing erect on a circular base looking in all the four directions with utmost vigilance , and the base actually has a lotus motif which has been carved with a great artistic manoeuvre.

The ancient times still have a lot more to offer. The constructions by the South Indian kings , the rulers of the Chola dynasty like the one constructed by king Raja Raja Chola the gigantic GANGAIKON...

DACHOLAPURAM is yet another marvellous artistic display. Many contributions to the field of art and culture can be seen during the Pandyas , Satvahanas and Cheras.

The famous Sun temple or Konark temple which not only embibes in it the artistic allurence but is even a phenomenal display of excellent engineering,as the rays of the sun fall directly on the deities kept inside the temple for a fixed period of time .

This shows that even in those ancient times when there could be no computerized simulations of the buildings to be constructed still the Indian artists made such exact and emphatic figures. Not to stop here and just to assure you that mathematical exuberence was undaunting in those times comes here, another marvel consructed by Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber ,the famous astronomical observatories which he got built in Delhi(Shahjahanabad), Ujjain, Varanasi,Mathura, and Jaipur. Though this example belongs to the medieval times and should have been cited in the next issue however to maintain the artistic fervour I placed it right here.

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Palak Dubey Artist I Writer

The journey of Kappari Kishan as an artist The journey of Kappari Kishan as an artist started when he was appreciated by his teacher in school for a part of the studies.

The attention and applause that he received inspired him to pursue drawing and painting consistently and devotedly.

His strong hold on the brush was soon apparent to his friends and they started requesting him to write political messages on the walls, he graciously accepted such work. Gradually, he got engaged in painting temple walls with images of Gods and Goddesses and also rendered a few portraits on commission basis.

His love for painting beckoned him to concentrate his attention completely on his creative strengths. He decided to support himself through his artistic endeavours. He thus accomplished his academic studies in fine arts, by pursuing his graduation and post graduation from Mysore, Karnataka University.

A versatile artist, he works in varied media, like handmade paper, canvas, wood and executes murals in varied materials and sizes.

At present he is a freelance artist and art instructor at Balabhavan ( Government...

of Telangana) where he teaches the intricacies of painting to children with passion and dedication.

While one section of his body of work concentrates upon the traditionally attired, dusky damsels of Telangana the other works are based on recreating the spiritual and meditative strengths of Buddha, the enlightened one.

Both series of works are rendered in stark, clear linear quality and a flamboyant colour palette.

The popular festival of Bathukamma from Telangana region often gets portrayed in his works along with the ritual in which the women carry a huge mound of iridescent flowers to present to the Goddess. Some of the recent works amalgamate the two kinds of compositions together.

A serene image of Buddha is composed along with the village women as worshippers. The rustic ethos is blended along with the divine radiance of the God. The long, plaited hairs of the damsels are rendered in details while the faces of the figures are unseen and initiate a sense of inquisitiveness in the viewer

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Sunil Gohil Teacher, Author I Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

Indian Heritage with Economic value Our built heritage can be leveraged for economic gain through tourism dollars as well as opportunities for craftsmen and local communities.

India, with several millennia of history, boasts of a diverse and rich built heritage.

Each region of our subcontinent boasts of monumental buildings and remarkable archaeology. Yet, less than 15,000 monuments and heritage structures are legally protected in India—a fraction of the 600,000 protected in the UK. Even those structures considered to be of national/state or local importance in India and protected as such remain under threat from urban pressures, neglect, vandalism and, worse, demolition, only for the value of the land they stand upon. This poor state of preservation of a large part of our national heritage is a result of the inability of those entrusted with their care and management to unlock the economic potential of these sites and demonstrate that conservation efforts can lead to meeting development objectives in a more sustainable manner.

The first step towards this would be to ensure that visits to monuments and archaeological sites are exciting for ...

visitors. Following decades of archaeological effort, we in India boast of several thousands of sites contemporary and even grander to the well-known Mohenjo Daro and Harappa, as well as hundreds of megalith sites—all unknown to the public and even the tourism industry. India has 35 Unesco-designated World Heritage Sites—only a handful of countries have more. It is required, even for sites such as the Taj Mahal, that the cultural context and intangible heritage—music, food, ritual, dress, personalities, sport, festivals—associated with the sites be explained to the visitor. Cultural events that would usually attract large numbers should be organized at less visited monuments and heritage enthusiasts encouraged buying annual passes that allow unlimited repeat visits.

Funds spent on introducing such measures and facilities will quickly yield rich dividends.

If we are to pass on our built heritage to future generations in a better condition than we inherited it, liberalization of the cultural sector needs to be brought in and responsibility entrusted to private entities, universities, non-profits, even resident welfare associations. A combination of ...

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non-governmental partners engaging the specialists required and government agencies supervising conservation efforts could ensure that the highest standards are met.

Heritage buildings everywhere utilize local materials; the skills to work upon these are in the local communities. Obviously, any conservation effort then has to source locally—creating employment and economic opportunities. Many an Indian ruler commissioned forts, palaces and temples in times of drought as a life-saving economic incentive for the populace. “Make in India" objectives will thus be met by any well planned and implemented conservation effort while simultaneously creating an economic asset that continues to pay rich dividends for years to come.

Only a limited number of heritage buildings are tourist attractions; for the rest, new functions need to be incentivized and planned. Most of the 600,000 protected heritage structures in the UK are in private ownership—and as historic buildings are considered better built, they command high premiums. Just as the Indian government’s ministry of tourism funds the tourism corporations of all states, Central government grants could be made available to fund conservation efforts by the states and private owners. Property tax waivers, permission for change of land use and transferable development rights are...

amongst other incentives owners of heritage buildings or those residing within the 100m “prohibited zones" of nationally protected monuments could receive. Besides being used as hotels or museums or libraries, heritage buildings could also easily be adapted to serve as schools or clinics—lending economic value to local communities. While representing a higher aesthetic and building quality, it is always more economical to convert a building than to build afresh.

To be meaningful, conservation works need to be coupled with urban improvements, improved transport infrastructure, providing economic opportunities, and improving health, education and sanitation infrastructure. Only then will heritage assets be valued by those living around them. Conservationists have often expected local communities to contribute towards the conservation effort while not offering any incentives and imposing heavy restrictions. Such an approach is never likely to succeed.

Just as anywhere else in the world, our built heritage can be leveraged for economic gain through tourism dollars as well as opportunities for craftsmen and local communities.

Source – Mint and other history books.

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Remediana Dias Author I Dubai

Raising Kids To Be Culture-Rich Remediana Dias is the author of the book—“Understanding Dyslexia”.

She studied M.Sc in Specific Learning Difficulties at the University of Southampton, UK. She is the founder of the NGO—Vision Education Society in Goa. She recognized as the Indian Achiever among the top 50 under 50 for the year 2020 for her work in the field of education. She is a Goan based in Dubai.

I am a parent of almost six year old twins living in Dubai, which is a place that beautifully blends all the cultures together.

The school celebrates every culture of all learners in a beautiful way. But still as a parent, one concern is, how do I raise kids who are proud of their own culture and traditions. It is important to celebrate our heritage because we need it to guide our children. It helps them to understand where their roots are from and helps them connect with each other in our community.

For me it is very important to celebrate our heritage because it is the way our culture will continue and grow.

Compared to my own childhood, I strongly feel that living between two cultures can be a rich and fulfilling experience.

I particularly like the way they add more...

arts and culture to the classroom through varied enriching ways. Here in schools, arts integration is not just for math or reading teachers or arts teacher, and culture is not just for social studies teachers. Everything is beautifully integrated in the curriculum.

The teacher plays music from the culture that they are studying. Cultural lessons are made more immersive by adding foods, dances, folktales, and costumes. There is a touch of drama with tableau technique. We all bring up our kids to value and respect our very own culture. It is very important for kids to be aware of other cultures and also to value and respect them. The more we know about people and cultures, the less likely we are to fall into grouping people based on stereotypes. Students who learn about different cultures during their education feel more comfortable and safe with these differences later in life. This allows them to interact in a wider range of social groups and feel more confident in themselves as well as in their interactions with others.

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positive view of their identity. One good way to promote our art and culture with our kids is to share our own experiences.

Talk about your own upbringing or stories your parents have told you about their childhoods. If possible, encourage them to spend time with relatives such as grandparents – or even family friends - who can give them first-hand accounts of life in another country and living within a completely different culture to the one they know. This is a good way to help them to

understand more about their cultural background. Encourage your children to talk about their traditions and your family’s way of life to their friends and peers (such as classmates) so that they grow up proud and aware of their cultural differences and are confident when informing others about them. Through collective awareness and action, culture can be used positively in order to enhance student learning and achievement.

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Vinay R. Joshi Artist I Pune, Maharashtra My name is Vinay R. Joshi, an artist based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. I am specialise in watercolor portrait.i have work in all medium like oil, acrylic, ink rendering, pastels currently I am working on my "turban Faces' series and unseen beauties of Rajasthan I have work on Indian art styles also, I have completed my GD Arts commercial from Raheja school of Mumbai I am running designing and screen printing unit named as Imprint in Pune. I hold 10 exhibitions solo and group at various parts of India. I sold my paintings all over the world

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Artist : B.Meghmala I Mumbai, Maharashtra Peace of Mind

Title of the Painting: " Bangla Beauty " Oil painting on Canvas

Title of the Painting: " South Beauty " Oil painting on Canvas

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Sneha Bhagwat Artist I Bangalore

Sneha Bhagwat - Profile & Photographs SNEHA’S first steps into the world of dance were lead by her parents Mr M. S. Bhagwat and Smt.Laksmi Bhagwat, who came to appreciate her flair for dancing. Having begun formal training in Bharatanatyam at the age of 7, under the tutelage of Guru Smt Bhavani Ramnath, she presently learns from Guru Dr Sanjay Shantaram at Shivapriya School of Dance. On the academic front, Sneha is a graduate of law and has practiced as a lawyer under her father, who is an advocate in the High Court of Karnataka. However her career has never hindered her passion for dance, as Sneha continues to explore the boundaries of dance and beyond.

Sneha has successfully completed her Junior, Senior and Vidwath dance exams conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Board. She has had the opportunity to perform at several prestigious dance festivals, the most important being Aryabhata Dance festival, Natarajotsava-Mysore, Samanvay dance festival, Karur Natyanjali, Nirantaram, Tarangotsav, Ankura, Ananya Nrityollasa, Every Friday cultural programme by ICCR and the monthly concert at Narada Gana Sabha by

Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai. She has had the opportunity of being the lead dancer for the title track of the tele-serial Shivacharitamruta. As a core member of the Shivapriya team, she has performed at various places, all over south India and also Singapore, Colombo, Malaysia, Bahrain, Australia and Qatar for performances.

Besides this, Sneha has toured the United States of America, sharing the stage along with her guru and successfully conducting a number workshops for four consecutive years now. She has played the lead in many productions of her institution such as Alladin, Roopa Virupa, Navarasa Krishna, Tandava to name a few. Sneha is the co-founder of the dancing duo – “Samarasya” along with Rupesh.K.C., a talented dancer from Bangalore. Sneha along with Rupesh K.C. and Shekar Rajendran, another versatile artist, was a part of the team “Maya”, where they came together to explore , create and grow with each other through the art form.

Recognizing her talent, Sneha has been conferred the title “KALA ARATI RATNA” by Arathi School of Dance, Arizona in addition to the titles “Natya Mayuri” by Telgu Association, Central Ohio and ...

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“Nrtihyavisharade” by Sandalwood entertainments, Sydney . She has also been felicitated with the “Women Achiever” award from the Karnataka Women Lawyers’ Federation.

To hone her skills in choreography and for a deeper understanding of the art, apart from training under her guru who specializes in thematic choreographies and dance drama, she has attended workshops of Guru Kiran Subramanyam, Guru Padma Subramanyam, Guru Shankar Kandaswamy (Malaysia), Guru Smt.Rama Vaidyanathan, Dr.Janaki Rangarajan and Guru Smt. Bragha Bessel. She has been fortunate to learn the Karanas of Natya Sastra under the tutelage of the esteemed Guru.Smt Nirupama Rajendra. She is presently pursuing her Masters in Bharatanatyam at Sastra University, Tanjavur. Her exposure to the basics of other dance forms of Kuchipudi, Kathak, Kalaripayattu and contemporary through her institution Shivapriya has helped her become a wholesome artist, in her opinion.

Sneha is learning carnatic music under the guidance of Guru P.Rama and is training for natuvangam under Sri. Hemanth Lakshman of Kerala and stresses the importance of understanding music & rhythm to be a wholesome dancer. Further, Sneha is a serious yoga practitioner

and an instructor. She has completed her teacher training course at S-Vyasa University and Nirakula Academy and imparts yoga to several enthusiasts along with imparting the knowledge of the art form of Bharatanatyam at SthitA, a space where she intends to spread the message of the importance of going back to the roots and retaining our ancient traditions and practices. As the Creative Director of SthitA, she believes in inter-disciplinary training for her dance students and hence imbibes elements of yoga, body conditioning etc which helps in enhancing their ability to imbibe the art irrespective of their age. The journey as a Guru which began in June 2019 through SthitA, has been one of the most Dance to her….

Is a way of life, breathing life to the famous quote “Do not be so busy making a living that you forget to make a life” that she strongly believes in. Dance to her is a never-ending journey to pure bliss. The art form symbolizes incredible energy and zeal to her, turning even her most tiring of days into fulfilling ones. It is her strong opinion that the wonders and miracles contained in the word “dance” are best experienced than spoken about. She confesses that dance is a feeling that can charm one’s mind and makes it impossible for anyone to resist falling in love with life, once tried!

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Artist : Narmadha Balasundaram I Tamilnadu

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Artist : Zuber Khan Kudla I Mangalore, Karnataka.

Title of the Painting: " Buddha the light " I Acrylic on Canvas

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Gaanappriya Mohan Yogesh Bio scientist I Poetess I Bilingual Writer

Unsung Heroes No Longer - Part 5 Interview By By Gaanappriya Mohan Yogesh

Biography: Gaanappriya, a true ‘geek girl’ , had her early life in various villages and cities spread across the South Indian subcontinent, and the fashion capital of the world, New York City began writing down her experiences. Her writing started from her school days, when she eagerly waited for her language classes and essay writing competitions.

An avid reader and writer from childhood days, she shares the poignant experiences of her life and travels, weaving stories and poems both in English and Tamil.

She is a passionate blogger, and her writings have been published in various literary journals and online sites.

Gaanappriya is a scientist by profession, having post-graduated in Biotechnology and working on cancer research for..

over a decade, and has been conferred with "Best Women Scientist" and "Young Women Scientist" awards. She is the youngest senate member of St Teresa University, the Grenadines.

She is also the winner of the "Nutpam Award" for her contribution to Tamil Literature, a National Championship in Karate, another National Championship in Yoga and a Best Dancer award. When she is not at work or on literary pursuits, one can find her volunteering with her Team DESH where she interacts with families of the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces.

She currently lives in Bangalore, India, with her husband.

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A chat with Mrs Vidya Venkat

a potpourri of talents and connoisseur of cultural heritage.

Mrs Vidya Venkat Carrying forward the richest culture and heritage of a tradition, a country and a religion is a great thing one can do – indeed, this can be considered as a return duty to the culture that raised us. As the days are turning modern, everyone is facing challenges to follow their traditional cultural practices.

Here is to one such woman, a mufti-faceted personality, who appreciates the traditional practices, at the same time, grows greatly on a professional front. Meet Mrs. Vidya Venkat - Japanese Language Translator by Profession, graduated in Computer Applications, Artist by interest, Singing by passion, Trekking as natural lover, making kolams as cultural enthusiast, watching movies at times to know about different fields and she is interested to know about Indian culture & heritage, practice Hindu rituals as much as possible.

1. We have heard about the multifaceted personality that you are. A corporate professional, a fine – arts and crafts expert, a cultural & heritage connoisseur, a littérateur, and a perfect homemaker. Tell us more about yourself, please.

Multifaceted personality – I do accept.

It was all brought up from Childhood. I thank God for giving me a good neighborhood during my childhood days, which made me inspire in every activity and thus had an interest to look forward in many such aspects.

A corporate professional – Japanese Language Translator - It was an adopted way of life. My dad was the only breadwinner, which made me choose a career that will yield a good income. After facing challenges and failures, I cleared the exam and I was given an appointment to work as Japanese Language translator. And, life changed.

Also, completed my 2nd Degree (MCA) joining IGNOU after my earnings. Then, Black Belt in 6Sigma and Quality and Process related Certifications. As of last February, I completed my 18 Years of Service in the same company.

Arts & Craft – Used to do some kind of artwork from childhood, and my parents also encouraged every small activity we (I and my brother) perform. It came to Limelight after my marriage.

Thank God that he encourages in every aspect. I improved myself and exhibited my paintings in 2010, in which about 80% (7/9 paintings) sold out.

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there and my Mother-in-law also supported a lot in my Kitchen chores, which made me a Perfect Maker.

Amidst all, I thank God in every aspect, as I am blessed with a lovable, understanding husband, who cares free in whatever decision I make at Home and believes in me for all the moves.

Cultural & heritage connoisseur – As I have mentioned earlier, my childhood environment was good, which helped us to know more about the culture and its value..

Of all these, MUSIC played an important role and my Grandmother is a musician who took music classes and brought interest in Carnatic Music, which is an everlasting solace for the Mind to bring in Peace within seconds.

HOME maker – Interested in Culture, where HOME stands first. From childhood, my MOM used to give priority to Home first.

However hard the day is, the routine has to be done without any excuses. So be the practice is inculcated within me and my DAD is a Perfectionist. Every item needs to be in its place. Hence, the cult is established. Hence, after marriage, it was not a difficult task for me as the practice was

2. What was your spark to enter into fine arts? What do you think about such traditional art forms?

Fine Arts are must for everyone. Every individual will have a passion in mind in some kind of Art. I chose Painting as it was my Hobby from Childhood days. Other than painting, I learnt Kalamkari Art, Terracota Jewel Making, and Silk Thread Jewel Making etc. These art forms bring in the inner peace. The inner peace is self-explanatory. No need to prove the World about the result made, but it will take the self into a Meditative state and the Imaginary Vision will open up automatically.

Chances have to be provided, and chances have to be taken at times. After marriage, like every Woman has, I too had some household issues. To overcome these petty things, I searched for my growing, and I had the opportunity to learn Paintings in a proper way. So does every success was achieved. Traditional art forms, when learnt from a proper Guru will lead the self to another level of excitement. As there is a saying, every day is an experience – Art forms like music, painting, and singing will help oneself attain the inner self.

3. You are a self-taught artist. With no official teachers, what challenges did you face?

Self-taught artist – well, Not fully. In music I had a passion and keep finding some space and learn on my own. Now that the media has grown, and any form of art has more teachers which Google provides you.

So, I feel that choosing the Guru for our interested art form becomes quite easy.

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Regarding Fine arts, I established myself with my painting Guru. Once the 1st exhibit is success, I started to love the art much more and don’t skip most of the classes.

The only challenge I am facing is TIME. If I had more time, I would contribute more in art works. Few areas cannot be compromised by me, thus lagging some time to complete some In Progress Art works.

4. I have heard many established artists say that art form is a kind of therapy and helps to keep stress at bay. What’s your say on this?

Yes, Art of any kind is a mind calming, healing therapy. I have experienced many a times on this. Many days used to be a tiring day before my Painting Class. The class timing is from 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM – 2 days a week. After I finish my office, many

days I feel like skipping the class, but I push myself and attend it. After 10-15 mins of the painting, the mind will be very fresh and the body also be relaxed. Once the class is over, I come out with full energy and the mind will be active even till midnight. It is more powerful than self-meditation.

5. Navarathri celebrations – You are always best in creativity especially in this festival. Can you tell us about the significance of this festival and the emotions associated with it?

Navarathri – There are 4 types of Navarathri (Sharadha Navarathri, Chaitra Navratri, Magha Gupta Navratri, Ashadha Navratri) that is celebrated all over India, but the most popular one is Sharadha Navarathri which comes during the period of Sep-Oct. From Childhood I was thought about the importance and significance of a festival. As indicated already, the neighborhood had different methodologies and I do visit everyone’s home during those 9 days.

Many people do visit our home also, and we come across new people, new tradition, and new ideas upon these visits. Those ideas will be incorporated for next year, and a thought process will go on for some innovation in the next year.

Whenever the dolls in a new home is visited, new energy flows in and starts to think of how is the doll sculpted, how many years it was saved in their clan etc. Many temples will encourage children to perform Fine arts during those days, and people will have a uniform mind focusing on only Positive Thoughts, thus in turn many business also flourish. End of the 9th day festival symbolizes the Evil within oneself has to be killed and should Pray God only for Inner Peace.

Shakthi in different forms can be seen for 9 full days and new venture for any kind of learning begins on the 10th day. I have initiated many such learnings during the Vijayadasami day, and by God’s grace, every learning is becoming successful.

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Scientifically, it is proven that during the period of Navarathri, cereal intake is a must as the climate will reduce the calcium and protein level in the Tropical country like India. Thus, the significance of every Festival has a science in it and it should be carried out to many future generations.

6. Impact of Westernization in Indian culture – Your say on this.

Impact of Westernization – A Damage to Indian Culture & Heritage.

Again a wiser look is needed here. Neglecting everything from West is also a mental block. But by and large, India being the worlds oldest place of civilization…has has everything needed for an Indian. We need to dig deep and reinvent our traditions and culture and after that we can get exposed to other cultures for us to comment, is what I feel!

Ancient Indians are genius in every action and they do this as a routine. Thanks to Westernization, we started thinking and questioning on every act of our ancestors, which makes us disbelieve in ourselves and thus Indian tradition & Culture.

India is such a vast country and enough Culture & Heritage is associated in every corner. As we see them every day, we are not aware of the place and it’s Historical Importance. But, just by knowing some facts of Western Countries, the mind starts believing that it is one of the Best culture and should start following it. Based on our climatic conditions, these acts do not suit our Life. So, in my opinion Westernization is not a correct value addition to Indian Culture & Heritage.

Thank You, Vidya for an enthralling chat session with the team Namaste India. Our best wishes for your future endeavors.

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Dr. Senorita Joyce Author | Keynote Speaker | Social Activist - MUMBAI

A Rich Tradition-Indian Art & Culture Hi Folks! This is Senorita, A truly proud Indian and why do I say so, Because there is no country as diverse as India. Its symbolized by its culture and has one of the worlds largest collection of songs, music, dance, theater, folk traditions, performing arts, rites and rituals, paintings and writings etc.

And India being one of the oldest civilizations in the world it is rich in its cultural heritage. The rich heritage of India, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is an all-embracing confluence of religions, traditions and customs. The highlights of Indian heritage lie in the treasure of its art, architecture, classical dance, music, flora and fauna, and the innate secular philosophy of its people. A visit to the heritage sites is like a walk through history, changing lanes with every dynasty that ruled Indian soils. The finesse of Indian handiwork, the richness of silk and cotton textiles, the ethnicity of jewelry, everything has come down as a heritage from ancient times and is being kept alive generation after generation. Even food in India is a legacy and part of Indian heritage, differing in look and taste in every state of India.

India is a land of seamless classical melodies and a mesmerizing Mosaic of exquisite handcrafts and paintings, The only place where you can experience divine dance forms, enthralling festivals and fascinating sculptures, India has always been vibrant when it comes to Art and Culture with each of its state having to offer a unique scintillating ethnicity.

Be it the gorgeous and remarkably intricate Bidriware in Bidar or the beautiful pink-kissed meenakari jewellery of Agra city, the roots of these crafts are embedded in various eras of history. While the premium heavy-weight silk Kanjeevaram sarees of Kanchipuram found a humble beginning during the reign of the Pallava kings (275 CE to 897 CE), the chikankari embroidery of Lucknow is said to be the endowment of Mughal empress, Nur Jahan, in the 17th century, who herself was a master of the craft.

To savour the nuances of India's diverse cultural palate, deep dive into some of the most awe-inspiring archives of the country's arts and crafts.

Different Colours of the Cultural Diversity:

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Dance: It is an eloquent form of expression.

From classical and traditional to folk and tribal, there are various dance forms in India. The most popularly recognized classical dance forms are eight, which find themselves steeped in a rich mythological and religious history and have been mentioned in the ancient Hindu text of Natya Shastra. These are Bharat Natyam (Tamil Nadu), Sattriya (Assam), Manipuri (Manipur), Kathak (northern and western India), Odissi (Odisha), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Kathakali (Kerala), Mohiniyattam (Kerala).

Music: Has always been an integral a part of the socio-religious expressions of cultural values as dance in India. The most important classical traditions of music in India are the Hindustani classical tradition which finds home in the northern and western parts of the country and the Carnatic classical tradition, which is practiced primarily in the southern parts of the country. Other important as well popular musical traditions involve the Sufi tradition (throughout Northern and Western India), the Rabindra Sangeet (West Bengal) and Bihu (Assam) among others. If one wants a more local and folk flavour in one’s music, India has a lot to offer even there. One can choose from the Marathi Lavani, Uttarakhandi music, North Indian Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Qawwali or even the Tamang Selo, a musical tradition prominent in Nepal but equally popular in many parts of India.

A number of these musical formats and traditions have now fused with each other and with more western musical patterns to create what is popular as Bollywood music.

A music enthusiast should savour the wildly different musical forms though musical festivals like the Dover Lane Music Conference in Kolkata, Ruhaniyat across the country, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh in Varanasi, Udaipur World Music Festival, Ziro festival of Music in Arunanchal Pradesh and Sunburn and Sula Fest in Maharashtra.

Paintings: The earliest paintings found in

India were scratched onto the walls of caves. There are also the famous wall frescoes at the Kailash temple at Ellora, which showcase the advancement in aesthetic techniques as well as sensibilities in the Indian subcontinent. Ellora is considered the finest examples of rock-cut architecture, and comprises Hindu, Buddhist and Jain caves that were chiselled between the 4th and the 9th century.

The focus of the much more nuanced visual art tradition of India through the ages has similarly been one of the most important and prized aspects of culture.

There are many schools of paintings throughout the country and even if one spends a whole lifetime exploring these aesthetic cultures, one can barely begin to scratch the surface. But for a beginner, here are some of the most historically prominent schools that one should admire.

Miniature Paintings, as the name suggests were small in size but wonderfully detailed. The Mughal painting techniques were inspired by the Persian rulers in North India and this school of painting had a lot of impact on the genre of miniature paintings as well.

Another school of painting which has some overlapping features is the school of Pahari painting. It was mostly practiced by Rajputs and because a number of their kingdoms were either overtaken by the Mughals or were always in close connect with them, one can see the influence of Mughal painting seeping into this technique as well.

For any art enthusiast, Mysore paintings are a treat. Traditionally created from organic sources and embellished with gold foil, these paintings look divine, to say the least. And that is not just because they are primarily depictions of religious figures.

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the folk art of Madhubani from central India. The paintings are done either on cloth or on paper and include a lot of nature-inspired motifs and designs.

Textiles: The beauty of luxurious Indian silks, weaves, prints, patchwork, embroidery work, stitch work and the vibrant colours and patterns are things of legend from time immemorial. History is full of the many quests that have been made for these treasures. Merchants from many distant shores have dared the perils of the sea for Indian cloth and designs as much as for spices. To dive into this opulent world is to be lost forever. But for the casual observer, here is a crash course in some of the most exquisite textile and design patterns in the country.

The Pashmina, from Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the most coveted and expensive of all woollen textiles in the country. The Union Territory is also famous for its distinctive and intricate embroidery techniques called Kashidari and Aari. For the lovers of embroidery and stitch work, the famous chikankari work from Uttar Pradesh, Kantha from West Bengal and Odisha, Pulkari from Punjab, zardozi from central India, patchwork from Rajasthan and mirror work from Gujarat are just some of the popular examples.

The number of varieties of silk available throughout the country is astounding.

From the quaint and graceful Chanderi silk, one can find variations like Bhagalpuri silk, Munga Silk, Mysore silk, Kuchai silk to the extravagant Kanjeevaram silks and Banarsi silks.

Fairs & Festivals: In India are a vibrant representation of the culture and ancient traditions of the country. The most prominent celebration is that of Diwali, which is popularly called the festival of lights, celebrated in October or November. Like most festivals in the country, its story is rooted in myths, legends and religion. It is said that Lord Rama returned him on this day after a 14-year-long exile.

The people in his kingdom were so happy that they lit diyas (earthen lamps) in their

houses to welcome him. Today, thousands of people decorate their homes with candles and diyas and burst crackers to mark the occasion. This is done after the customary puja rituals.

Another major festival is Holi, called the festival of colours. It generally falls in March. During Holi, people smear each other's faces with colours and throw water balloons at friends and family. A fiesta of fun and food, Holi sees people coming together to exchange presents and burn a holy bonfire that marks the burning of all evil. Many signature dishes like gujiya (deep-fried sweet dumpling), dahi vada (a snack served with yoghurt), thandai (beverage made with almonds, rose petals, watermelon kernels, cardamom), and pakora (fritters) are prepared during the festivities.

Eid is celebrated all over the country after the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close. While Muslims observe austere fasting throughout Ramadan, Eid is the occasion of feasting and translated means festival of breaking the fast. On this day, devotees offer prayers at the mosque and exchange greetings of "Eid Mubarak" with each other.

Celebrated on December 25 as the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas is the major festivals of Christians. On Christmas Eve, churches all over the country observe a mass, where prayers and worship are offered to the lord. The next day festivities begin and people get together to feast on delicious cakes and dishes.

Celebrated all over the state of Kerala, Onam is the most popular festival of Malayalis. Spanning over ten days, Onam starts on Atham day and lasts till Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam, meaning sacred Onam day.

This unique festival brings the colours and cultures of the state into the limelight, when people across Kerala prepare to have a grand time. On the first day, a street parade is organised that sees caparisoned elephants, carnival floats, brightly dressed dancers and musicians, and various other artistes.

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Ratha Yatra (also popularly referred to as the Chariot Festival) is one of the most important Hindu festivals in India. The festival, most elaborately organised in Puri, is held annually during the Hindu calendar month of Asadha, which falls on the second day of the lunar fortnight during June and July. The main deity worshipped during the festival is Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival is marked by the transportation of the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra in three different chariots to their summer temple for a week.

Besides these, there are numerous other festivals in which make across the country make merry, and welcome the spring, a new harvest, or deities and gods.

Some of the more prominent ones are Gurupurab, which is celebrated as the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev, Janmashtmi, celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, Durga Puja, Raksha Bandhan, Baisakhi, etc. There is a celebration in almost every corner of India throughout the year, and many carnivals and fairs are organised across the length of the country. Some of the must-attend festivities are: The city of Kochi lights up during the Cochin Carnival that is a celebration of life and vigour. Generally, held during the last two weeks of December, the carnival hosts multiple competitions and activities like vadam vali (tug of war), kalam vara (floor art), beach football, swimming, marathon racing, cycle racing, bullet racing, kayaking, boxing, kabaddi and beach bike racing. For those with a mellower spirit, art shows, musical concerts and elaborate rallies can be an amazing option. A major attraction in the carnival is the burning of the effigy of Papanai between December 31 and January 1. This is done to bid goodbye to the past year and welcome the new one.

One of the most prominent festivals of the state of Karnataka, Mysuru Dasara is a celebration of the victory of good over evil.

The festival of Dasara has a centuries-old association with the palace of Mysore. It falls in October or November and has

been celebrated for the last 400 years.

The 10-day festivities end with a grand procession, which takes off from Mysore Palace and culminates at Bannimantap.

Observed as the state festival of Karnataka (Nadahabba), Dasara witnesses the Mysore palace illuminated like never before.

One of the best festivals in not just the state of Goa but also the whole of India, Goa Carnival draws people in droves. This unique festival has been celebrated since the 18th century after it was introduced by the erstwhile Portuguese rulers of Goa. Music, dancing and revelry make up this three-day non-stop extravaganza in the state. Colourful parades with floats are taken out all over Goa. The Taj Mahotsav, in Agra, is an annual 10-day-long celebration of art, craft, culture and cuisine at Shilpgram near the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal. It brings together artisans from other parts of the country and gives them a platform to showcase and sell their work to travellers from across India and the world. Besides craftsmanship and food, the festival also offers travellers an experience of India’s many folk traditions. A series of folk music and dance performances from various regions across the country are a highlight of the Taj Mahotsav.

The Rann Utsav is a fun festival that takes place annually at the Rann of Kutch, in Gujarat. A vibrant carnival that brims with song, dance, culture, adventure and art, it is said that during it, the beauty of the pristine land of Bhuj is accentuated on full moon nights. Golf carts, ATV rides, paintball, camel safaris, game cart excursions, paramotoring, and horse and camel rides are also a part of the celebration.

Those looking for peace and relaxation can participate in various meditation and yoga sessions conducted during the festival. When it comes to writing about the Indian Art & Culture I can go on and on with the Rich history that India has but for now I hope you enjoyed the article.

Jai Hind!.

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P. R. Kalyani BEd. BT Asst I Athur TamilNadu

Indian Art And Culture India is a country with rich culture, different art and traditions.sixteen wealth are the most auspicious for every person according to our culture.To get that sixteen wealths we have to follow our own regional habits and customs.

Peninsular india in south differs from plains and himalayan ranges in the North.Natural borders protect our country safe.

Different languages,different customs,different food habits inside india.The differences make the country unique and young.

North indian kazal gives joy and happiness at the same time southern carnatic is so divine.Country songs from south give an energy to cherish at the same time northern Hindusthani keeps us in top.

Sculptures in south and north depict the architectural skill of the people and broad mindedly accepting various art to flourish in our land.

Even the pot made in south differs from north according to the climatic condition.

A man from south stands in the northern border to guard our country.

A man from the north safe guard our naval forces in the south.This makes the India united in between the weired culture.

The success's story continues in future our art tradition and culture stand high for ever.I wish to end this article with a poem.

Indian culture.

Culture and traditions are the proof of the age, To discover indian culture we have to turn page(s) Unity in diversity is our nation's pride, To explain it's heritage and culture we need a guide.

Regional languages are different Regional festivals are different Regional songs are different Regional dances are different But the respect towards elders is our culture, Sharing the sorrows is our culture Spreading the happiness is our culture Worshiping our mother India is our culture.

Inbetween all diversities our souls are connected, Being an Indian is our pride, never disconnected.

The tricoloured flag flying high to show our dignity Ashoka chakra guards the country showing the unity.

Indian culture is too ancient to judge Humanity holds forming a bridge.

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Ivan Gaćina Writer , Poet I Croatia

Biography H.R.H. H.E. Pangeran Prince Love YM Dato Rdo. Sri Academician Amb. Prof. Dr. Kt Exp. GM Genius Ivan Gaćina, LM was born on April 15, 1981 in Zadar, the Republic of Croatia. Honorary Doctor of Science; Ambassador of Peace, Culture and Education; academician; peace and humanitarian activist; teacher; writer and poet; president of Balkanofantastika, an organization for building peace, culture and literature.

Upon completion of the graduate studies in Business Computing at the University of Dubrovnik in 2010, he received the academic degree of Master in Computer Engineering and the cum laude honor.

He has received more than 300 awards for his work, in his country and abroad (about 10 honorary doctorates; about 20 ambassador honors).

He is very good at law and economics; he has more than 15 years of experience in human rights protection and peace building, 10 years as a teacher, 3 years of volunteering in the union as a chief assistant to one of the most famous human rights lawyers.

He is currently a high school teacher of electrical engineering. He taught more than a thousand students in elementary and high school, same as Open University and private.

He does a very good job with students and young people who achieved and achieving numerous successes and awards.

One of the best poets in the world; he writes poetry (including haiku), short stories, aphorisms, and book reviews. He is a member of many world organizations, associations and societies. His work has been translated into several foreign languages, and At the International Roma Poetry Festival “Tamo gde Sava ljubi Dunav” (There Where the Sava Kisses the Danube), organized by the Association of Roma Writers (Belgrade, September 28, 2019), he won “Slobodan Berberski” award for his lifetime achievement in literary work.

He was a recipient of an honorary doctorate in literature in 2020. by The Institute for the Roma Studies of Europe and Researches Regarding the Crimes Against Humanity and International Law. Naji Naaman Genius literary prize 2020, awarded for the third time since the launching of the prizes in 2002; the first time being in 2016, the second time in 2018: Ivan Gaćina (Croatia).

At the 9th International Photo-Haiku Contest “Setouchi-Matsuyama” in Japan, held in 2020, Ivan Gaćina won Grand Prix in the “Your Photo-Haiku in English” category, MAY 2021 - 071

to which 542 photo-haiku with original photos of the sea were submitted.

POEMarium, Poetic Parley – 49, “Poet of Fortnightly” (February 15, 2020) Asian Literary Society (ALS), Weekly Poetry Contest 122, 1st Prize (March 22, 2020) He is the author of three poetry books: “Tebe traži moja rima” (KC Kalliopa, Našice, Croatia, 2014), “Tvorac misli / prolaznik u noći” (SVEN, Niš, Serbia, 2015) and “Okovani prokletstvom” (IK “Rrom produkcija” & Roma Writers Association, Belgrade, Serbia, 2018).

His work is also included in over 300 collections and in a number of literary journals.

Ivan Gaćina was a participant in numerous events and manifestations ...

related to peace, culture and literature. In his wandering life he follows the teachings and attitudes of the greatest peace builders in history, such as Jesus, Master Buddha, Mohammed, Krishna, Gandhi, Mother Teresa.

He is the father of two children; one of his main theses is that we can shape the world together so that it can be a pleasant, a fairer and more humane environment for future generations.

He has been a guest on television several times, and his commitment and fight for a better and more humane world has been recognized and awarded by many world organizations.

Ivan Gaćina

Goddess Saraswati's Magical Worlds White swans circle the fragrant lotus where the goddess Saraswati spends her time surrounded by magical worlds to which meditation and prayer lead.

She ties the stars to the wheel of dawn to inspire poets with verses of beauty, and her wisdom is skillfully absorbed by Greek muses enriching creativity of the new world.

When she plays the divine lute, from a holy book with no beginning and no end the golden letters fall into the vortex of primordial consciousness crowned by the mysterious beads of a timeless rosary.

Peacock feathers flutter in the wind of cognition intertwining the shine of colorful beads with sunrays while transcendental waves form in the purple mist refreshing the newly created thoughts with the essence of love.

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In the Dreams of a Divine River In the sun shining over the holy mountain I met Mahatma Gandhi who briefly hugged me and afterwards spilled rose petals from the wooden chalice that floated down the magnificent waterfalls and throughout the world.

The Father of India wore traditional, poor clothes while divine butterflies crowned him landing on his shoulders and palms, and when he scooped up clear water to refresh himself his thoughts sailed upriver, creating unconditional love and friendship.

From the spiritual energy of wild flowers he created magical metaphors that he entered into his book of love based on Jesus' teachings, and when I asked him to show me the last thought he recorded, I noticed that the number of book pages was infinite.

The text was full of weird characters with elements of all Indian and a lot of foreign languages, but when I achieved the perfect harmony of my soul, I could read it easily, whereby I learned that the whole world would one day become the cradle of peace.

When I turned the page explaining the philosophy of nonviolence (satyagraha), devised by Mahatma, his face shone mysteriously and he invited me to follow him, but after a while the world around me began to tremble and I was soon left alone with instructions on how to spread peace and love throughout the world.

H.R.H. H.E. Pangeran Prince Love YM Dato Rdo. Sri Academician Amb. Prof. Dr. Kt Exp. GM Genius Ivan Gaćina, LM

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Prosenjit Mondal

Goddes With Lamp

Artist I West Bengal Painting Work DetailPen And Ink Dot Work (Stippling Art)

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Geetaa Buttan Artist, Interior Designer I Marietta,Ga

Madhubani Folk Art Geetaa Buttan is a self taught artist, born in India and now living in Marietta,Ga. She is Hindu by religion, but loves and respects all religious. Encouraged by her family since her childhood, she won awards in school, college and state competitions.

She is an interior designer and has worked with reputed architectural company in India. As she learned vastu shastra and feng shui, she applied both practices in interior projects and paintings to give a positive aura of peace, love, happiness and good fortune.

Madhubani painting is more than 5000 years old art. It is done with fingers, twings, brushes, nib pens and matchstick applying natural dyes and pigments. These paintings were traditionally done on fresh plastered mud walls and floor of huts with paints made from the paste of powdered rice. Natural objects and daily scenes are common in these painting, and generally no space is left empty.

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Geetaa Buttan  

Acrylic & Mix Media Painting

“ It’s a Secret ”

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Deepak Rajendra Photographer I Mechanical Engineer

Why Classical Art Photography Deepak.R, Born and brought up in Bangalore by profession I am a Mechanical Engineer working for Private Limited, as Manager Quality.

Since 2014 started my career in classical art photography been awarded prestigious award & recognitions as best dance photographer in 2017 by Shekar Dance Academy Bangalore and Yuva kala sadhaka Sphurana Nritya Kala Kendra-R, Interview by Indian Talen Magazine in the year 2019.

Photography as an art form arose from advancements in technology which allowed photographers to manipulate their images to fit their artistic expression. Photographers are able to drastically change the outcome of an image through choosing various cameras, lenses, film, and the framing and timing of a shot.

Why classical art photography I am thrilled to have a job that allows me to explore my creativity while documenting significant moments in my clients lives. At every shoot, I learn something about art, something about life, or something about culture, it is a tremendous

honour to witness and documents the Abhinaya emotion, gestures, costumes, lights, makeup, appearance and growing relationships of my clients, I am grateful every day to have such a fulfilling job.

I describe my photography as honest, sincere and intimate. During my 8 years in photography, I have honed my aesthetic sensibilities and technical skills. My primary focus now is the beauty and raw emotion found in each moment. I love the gestures, eye moments---- and the delight and innocence of artist. I approach each event and each session with attention, honesty and love I put my heart and soul into my work and I believe that it shows in my photographs.

Photography as an art form arose from advancements in technology which allowed photographers to manipulate their images to fit their artistic expression. Photographers are able to drastically change the outcome of an image through choosing various cameras, lenses, film, and the framing and timing of a shot.

Deepak Rajendra

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Dance Photography by Deepak Rajendra

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V. Heymonth Kumar B.A., B.Ed. I Educator-trainee - KSR College of Education

Indian Art and Culture Biography: This is Mr.V.Heymonth Kumar from Erode, Tamil Nadu. His pseudonym is Heymonth Ninja. He wrote three short story books in Tamil and published them through Notionpress, Chennai. His famous poetry, “Pandemic Curse”, had published in Sydney, Australia.

His research article, “An Echo of Ignored Screams” had published in Delhi, along with the PhD scholars from Canada, Africa and Bangladesh. He got “Kalaichitpi – 2020” award (TN / 2020 / 0251793) from Government of Tamil Nadu for his English drama performances.

‘Tis the time to value our freedom, A patriotic tri-colour kingdom--India! a nation of unity in heart, Which has the revolutionary art; Every painting of us has its fame, In the way of life’s painful game: Multiculturalism moves our blood, To sweep the whole British flood…

‘Tis the time to value our freedom, A patriotic tri-colour kingdom---

India! a nation of unity in heart, Which has the revolutionary art; Every painting of us has its fame, In the way of life’s painful game: Multiculturalism moves our blood, To sweep the whole British flood…

We hate the hate by love and care, With spicy food items for all to share--We appreciate languages with mirth, It is us who born at first in the Earth; The stars of sky speak in our book, About life; death; and how we look.

Astrology makes astronomical science, Ancestors lead us to see conscience; Indians are people with diversity, In yoga, dance, attire, and creativity; Knowledge is our greatest treasure, We live our lives with pleasure…

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Anjani Mishra Varanasi - Uttar Pradesh

Art Life is a work of art, something you paint or write with your heart, taking care to make every part a symphony of colors or words that fly together like a flock of birds.

You use the tools that you have, a paintbrush or a pen in your hand.

Appreciate the hand you use, because you don't get to choose, and be careful what you create using your character trait.

Take a lesson from the other designs, but still use your creative guidelines.

Don't think your abilities come from your greatness; they are a gift from God, and they're not utterly painless; they take endurance and care, and you have to be able to bear the wear and tear.

The piece can be one of a kind, no matter if you have a great mind.

Write and paint of actions undefined, by the knowledge of others who are undermined.

Use the love God has given and the guidance of his hand to recreate his promised land.

The sands of time will bring about inspiration and the gifts of God you use without hesitation.

Life is a work of art, a reflection of you, and a journey that you must pursue.

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Remediana Dias Author, Poet I Dubai

My India, My Pride Many a petal makes a flower.

Many a flower makes a garland.

Many a bricks makes up a tower.

Many a sheet makes up this land.

All the colours seven make the rainbow so bright.

And from high to low, the notes seven of music makes melodious bright.

All the cells put together make a single entity.

All the people together make a strong community.

Then why can’t all these Castes and communities, States and regions, religions And families, Make out of diversity, great Unities.

Denounce all this communal discord, Bring back to our people all, Love and its unifying colours and chords, Making us each answer the call, The call to be one India and to walk tall.

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“Holding our tears when we are broken inside”, *We Grew Up!* *Somewhere between* “I want to grow up” and “I want to be a child again”, *We Grew Up!*

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*Somewhere Between* “Lets meet and plan” and “Lets plan and meet”, *We Grew Up!* *Somewhere Between* "Being afraid of our parents" and "Praying for our parents" *We Finally Grew Up*

*Somewhere Between* “ 8 toffees for 1 rupee” and “1 toffee for 8 rupees”, *We Grew Up!*

*Somewhere Between* “Let me do this for you BETA ” and “Now let me show how to use or do this ”, *We Grew Up!*

*Somewhere Between* “Ground mein aaja” and “Online aaja”, *We Grew Up!*

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*Somewhere Between* “Soone doona mummy Utt jaoonga” and “Putting a pillow on your face and avoiding sunrays”, *We Grew Up!*

This is SO powerful! What a wonderful time to do some Inside work !!!

*Somewhere Between* “stealing chocolate of our sister” and “Buying chocolate for her children”, *We Grew Up!* *Somewhere Between* “Just five more mins Mummy ” and “Pressing the snooze button”, *We Grew Up!* *Somewhere Between* “Crying out loud just to get what we want” and

*As We Grew Up, We Realize;* *How Silently, Our Lives have Changed...*

Success is an inside job!

The power of your mind is what is creating your outside world. Help Your world inside out to grow powerfully ,spiritually .

You don’t need anything “out there” to make you earn more money, have more freedom and live that extraordinary life you all dream about!

Go where we’ve never been taught to go..

Go inside.. BEYOU.. BE the beautiful Human and you will soon see your dreams to Success

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Mrs. K. Monisha M.A B.Ed I Poetess & Writer I Mettur, TamilNadu.

Indian Art And Culture This is Mrs.Monisha from Mettur, Tamilnadu. She is a MA Literarian at Nandha Arts And Science College. She published four more quote books and poetry books in amazon kindle. She received "BEST POET AWARD" From Bharathi's Dreamed Women in Erode. Then she received ''PUDHUKAVI PULAVAR AWARD" from Tamil Ilakiya Arakkatalai in Tanjore. She released neraly 800 poems in Yourquote page. Her poems are published in Daily Thanthi Newspaper, Thirauvkol magazine, Your quote page and Eluthu.com website.

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All over the world is surrounded by an art if we see with our shipshape heart;

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An eternal art is a prevention Every art as a creation;

Art is an unreal thing but it's still alive That's a glad thing to give revive; The Ity of art is whispering wire That will shows as satiable desire; A piece of art can create The peace of sterling mind; A tiny umbra caught the sight That will visible as a light;

Art never touched lowest downs It will be reached in highest towns; The treasure of an art gives A plesure of nation ...

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Manishi Gupta Mumbai I Chandigarh

Our Civilization Our Culture What is this March 2020 I only came to know.

Staying together Live with love Do not have to fight Because other than this Nothing else is the fodder This is our civilization and Our culture.

Colourful Pastik food Idli Sambhar and Parantha Different types of food From morning to evening just go on eating Nothing else comes except this This is our civilization and Our culture.

Boredom is a kiss The name of the bird Food sleep and wake up That's it now Our counted works Maybe this is what it is

Our civilization and Our culture.

Do not meet anyone Don't recognize Now everything is closed in four walls.

Come on zoom and we will tell you that What is our civilization and Our culture.

20 inches to 40 inches Now our waist Pain in the joints And the force in the waist Maybe there is some medicine in our civilization If you get to know then tell us too.

Done watching Netflix too Prime is too much too Hot star also just finished Now only Doordarshan is left Watching the picture at Chitrahar This is our civilization and Our culture

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Modi Kakkar Pune

My Culture My culture Decorates like an upvan From different colorful flowers, Similarly my mother India She is decorated in different ways.

From art and culture.

It is said that water should change on Kos Kos, Speech on four kos, But no one knows this, we all from the heart Indians.

Be it Nati, Bihu or Tappe We all tremble together on their tune.

Is it Lavani, Chhau, Thaiyam or Garba-Ras Leela You may live in any province, but everyone's hearts are overflowed.

Waving at Kalbelia, batting at Bhangra, Seeing the matki dance, they say - very good, * Oh, my god In Tanjore artwork, the amazing form of goddesses and goddesses comes out, Madhubani's pictures teach mythology, Mughal and Rajputana style, introducing Shaurya saga, Gond, Kalamkari and Warli connect with our-your zado,

Our culture is rich by all these.

My sister-in-law decorated very well in Bandhani-Lahriya, My mother is still shy in Banarasi veil, Sister blooms like flowers in our flowering, Brother-in-law looks good only in my Kanjivaram, And I, Lakhnavi, looted my life on Chikankari.

Even though our costumes are different, the province is different, Still we are all tied by the raw thread of yarn.

Idli Sambhar, Upma, Pohe, And Dhokla, Jalebi, Fafra Let's all go for breakfast, Panipuri, Dahi-Wade, Chat-Pakodi And Jhalmuri Mouth filled with water on hearing the name, Rogan-Josh so excited we cook, Apply fiercely in Dum-Biryani, Liti-chokha, dal-bati churma are very good in eating, But without gulab-jamun, rasgulle Even if the stomach is full, Brother! My heart could not be satisfied.

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R.Kavitha Ramachandran Writer,Poetess I Dindigul - TamilNadu

Tamil Art And Culture Tamilnadu's eternal heritage!

We built "Thinnais" to hospitable the strangers We set up inns to provide food!

Karakam Kavadi and Kuravan kurathi attam Therukoothu and The Wooden foot horse dance Bharatanatyam Pambattam Gummi Golattam Oyilattam Mayilattam Dappattam Thevarattam Silambam, Kabaddi, Hunting ,archery Wrestling manchuvirattu Ilavattakal Hanging Including 64 Arts of Ancient tamils And the best temples in architecture Technique of the "Kallanai" that conquered time World's common Veda "Thirukkural" People of Five different landscapes and their culture

Chozhas conquered several islands with our fleet Cheras hoisted our flag in the Himalayas Pandias developed our language with"Sangams" Wonderful "Angkor Wat" is exposing tamil heritage Tamil is the primary classical language of India Mother of all languages and considered "Semmozhi" "Brahmi script" which was born in "Lemuria" And India's first educated "City civilization" "Keezhadi excavation" gives us indisputable evidence And the most ancient literary grammars Monolithic sculptures of Mahabalipuram Stunning musical inscription of Kudimiyanmalai And the world’s finest cultural heritage We are proud to say that we are "Tamizhans" .

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Pandian K Chandran Writer I TamilNadu

Indian Art And Culture I'm moon speaking from earth.

I just landed in southern village of India, on an intimidated invitation by an invincible mother of a masterful child, to feed a bowl of milk porridge.

I like that art of feeding their kids, while showing me.

And the culture of the place where mothers invite me., and treat me as child.

They order me to come down and play with their children. Some ask to bring flowers, fruits and toys.

Ofcourse, I too need mother's lap to relax.

The vision of scientist, poet, lover, or astronautis about me are different from the mothers.

Actually I don't disappear during my dark phase but I am all there to listen to your songs.

Write more songs for me. Call me on any name as I understand all languages.

In Tamil they call me in numerous names, and Chandran is one of them.

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Dinesh Chandra Artist I Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Indian Culture Painting Work DetailMedium - Acrilic On Canvas Size- 24x36 Inches

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Title: The Buddha I Autor: Adri Maya Kaye

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Drawings Competition - Divine Artist

Mahesh Kala

Mahesh Kala

Shari Lokhande

Pranjal Waghmare

Pushti Sharma

Vihaan Vandriwala

Samiksha Jagdale

Dhavni Rathi

Yuvraj Singh Gandhi

Sehrish Sheza

Aishwarya Jevlikar

Shomili Maity

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Drawings Competition - Divine Artist

Garima Alhuwalia

Naba Zaniab

Dhruv Rathi

Ridhi Kumari

Nancy Pandey

Nupur Rajput

Chandanani Dhavni

Rakshit Jagat Suvarna

Avika Kothari

Vihan Prasad

P. Vikas Joel

Nysha Gupta

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Drawings Competition - Divine Artist

Tanishka Sharma

Shrawak H Nirbhavane

Kian Purohit

Rohan Borde

Raju Katkar

Kodandam Laasyasri

Arjun Namdeo

Vihaan Jagat Suvarna

Aarohi Sharma

Abhiram Kodandam

Samiksha Singh Gautam

Parvathi Kottapurath

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Press Release Singapore-based neobanking startup StashFin raises USD 40 MM in Series B Extension equity financing from a clutch of global investors to expand in South Asia Singapore, 05th April 2021: Singapore-based neo-banking startup Morus Technologies Pte Ltd “StashFin” has announced the successful completion of Series B Extension equity financing of USD 40 million from a clutch of global investors. New investors participating in the round include Altara Ventures and Uncorrelated Ventures with previous investments from Integrated Capital, Kravis Investment Partners, Saison Capital and Tencent Cloud Europe BV. Existing investors also participated in the round including Alto Partners, Snow Leopard Ventures and Positive Moves. The Company plans to use the funds to pursue neobanking across South Asia, double down on its plan to grow in existing markets and strengthen the customer platform for local languages.

Founded in 2016, StashFin offers an innovative Credit Line Card in partnership with VISA that permits customers to access their credit facility with easy monthly installments and zero annual fees. Customers can order physical and virtual credit line cards that provide credit access across a broad array of digital payment infrastructure including POS machines, mobile wallets and online payment gateway. Card features include free ATM withdrawals, lifetime free annual fees, free supplementary cards and Payback rewards. The team has worked with reputed firms in the Banking and Financial Services space, such as Merrill Lynch, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Kabbage, etc. in India and the USA. The Company has serviced millions of customers and has been ranked one of the best startups to work for by LinkedIn. The Company has been backed by a number of heavy-weight investors in financial services including Brett Rochkind (Managing Director at General Atlantic), Renaud Laplanche (Founder and CEO of Upgrade) amongst others.

StashFin taps into the potential USD 1 trillion neobanking market opportunity in South Asia. It has built a neobanking model that focuses on B2C use cases, attracting millions of applicants thus far. StashFin is among the growing global list of neo-banking startups including N26, Chime, NuBank and Revolut that are providing digital banking services in various developed and emerging markets.

Tushar Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of StashFin said, “We are sitting on a unique opportunity to enable millions of consumers to get closer to their dreams and improve financial inclusion. South Asia is on the cusp of a financial revolution. Our mission is to use technology to enable frictionless banking and services. We are excited to join hands with our new equity partners to pursue this neobanking mission and grateful for the continued support from our existing investors. During these difficult times, most aspiring consumers can avail the credit line to study further or serve immediate family needs for health and everyday consumption.”

Koh Boon Hwee of Altara Ventures commented “We believe that technology provides the means to financial inclusion and democratisation. Despite the adverse macroeconomic conditions, we continue to partner with Tushar and his team; they are passionate founders, with a strong innovative product built on a robust technology platform that is addressing a huge market opportunity. We have seen explosive growth by StashFin over the last few years.”

Salil Deshpande from Uncorrelated Ventures said, “It is often hard to find a combination of grit, resilience, determination and agility in a startup team. Equally rare is a clear vision and great unit economics. The team has built extremely compelling bank grade infrastructure in a frugal manner. The advanced machine learning and AI models can be scaled across various geographies. We are excited to partner with StashFin on this exciting journey.”

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Press Release We, at Enactus, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, are part of a global devout student fraternity, called Enactus, that capitalizes on social entrepreneurship as instrumental for invigorating the potential prowess across the forsaken segments of the society. We aim to uplift communities, empower them and make them financially independent so that they can create an identity for themselves.

Our recently launched venture, Project Pattrang, is an attempt to revive the precious traditional art form, Pattachitra, which is a 2000-year-old unique folk tradition of visual storytelling accompanied by songs performed by the Patuas. The Patuas are an artisan community, found mainly in the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. They have been earning their livelihood by narrating stories from Hindu mythology, local folklore, and contemporary themes, through their paintings, which are made using naturally extracted colours. However, with the progression of time, the unique folk art form, Pattachitra is losing its grandeur in the cutting-edge world.

Project Pattrang intends to uplift the lives of skilled artists by forming a slick supply chain by eliminating middlemen and providing Chitrakars access to organized markets.

Our mission is to rejuvenate this dying culture by providing sustained demand to Chitrakars by tapping new sales avenues for them and promoting their products and paintings by spreading awareness about the art form in an attempt to popularize it in the mainstream market. While retaining the essential features of Pattachitra, we have worked on new product designs and created a wide range of products. These include products involving simple artwork on plates; coasters and kettles; elaborate wall paintings on 10 - 15 feet long canvases; fans; trays; glasses; dupatta; saari; bags; and scrolls.

We have been working on Project Pattrang with enthusiasm sheerly out of a driving spirit to help out financially backward artisans. Initially, we started off with just 3 artisans, and now there are 15, their previous income of Rs.4,000 has increased to Rs.7,000 now. We would appreciate your support in sustaining this endeavour, it will help us immensely in continuing our work, furthermore improving our image and securing collaborations with various organizations and beneficiaries with greater ease.

The link to our website and social media handles have been attached below for your kind perusal. Kindly contact any of us for any further discussions or orders.

Our Website: Project Pattrang Facebook Page: Project Pattrang Instagram Page: Project Pattrang LinkedIn Page:

http://www.enactussxc.org/Projects/Pattrang https://www.facebook.com/ProjectPattrang/ https://instagram.com/project_pattrang https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-pattrang MAY 2021 - 097

Press Release

Indian Bank signs MOU with M/s. The Chennai Angels for financing Start-ups Chennai, 22nd April 2021: Indian Bank signs MOU with M/s. The Chennai Angles for financing Start-ups under Bank’s loan product “IND Spring Board”.

Indian Bank is one of the pioneers in launching various customer specific loan products.

Start-ups generally finds it difficult in getting banking support for working capital at the time of expansion of their commercial production. Bank has taken an initiative to address this by launching a loan product “IND Spring Board” which will empower Start-ups in realising their research efforts powered by financial support from Bank. Under this product Bank supports start-ups by extending credit facilities upto Rs. 50 crores for Working capital requirements and also fund term loan requirements for acquiring fixed assets for their unit.

M/s. The Chennai Angels is an angel investment group based in Chennai was established with the objective of fostering Entrepreneurship with prime focus on nurturing and mentoring new generation entrepreneurs. The group has already invested in more than 50 Start-ups in different sectors.

Indian Bank signed the MOU with M/s. The Chennai Angels on 22.04.2021 for funding eligible Start ups under “IND Spring Board” product. The MoU was signed by Mr. K S Sudhakara Rao, General Manager (MSME), Indian Bank and Mr. K Chandran, CEO, M/s. The Chennai Angels at Bank’s Corporate Office in the presence of Shri. Shenoy Vishwanath V, Shri. K Ramachandran, Shri. Imran Amin Siddiqui, Executive Directors of Indian Bank, and other officials from Indian Bank and the Chennai Angels.

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Press Release

Future Generali India Life Insurance Co. Ltd. launches internal ‘Complaints Dashboard’ for seamless grievance addressal Mumbai, 22nd April 2021: Future Generali India Life Insurance Co. Ltd (FGILI) has launched a state-of-the-art ‘Complaints Dashboard’ that enables sales team to identify and thereby addresses customer grievances quickly and efficiently. The centralized dashboard is a digital tool that enables FGILI sales team members to analyze customer complaints along with policy level data systematically, on a near real-time basis, and address them quickly and appropriately. FGILI is one of the few insurance companies to be a pioneer in the country to develop and launch an in-house tool. This tool will help leverage data analytics and digital technologies to provide the sales team with in-depth and near time analysis of customer complaints.

FGILI sales team members now do not need to rely on exhaustive excel sheets to analyze the customer complaints received. This uniquely designed dashboard allows them to access all the complaints data along with additional information such as customers’ purchase data, policy history etc.- all at one place and on a real-time basis. It will further enable the teams to cross analyze these details and identify the correlations that will help them get an in-depth understanding of the issue. Additionally, the dashboard is designed to extract business intelligence and insights from data enabling better business decision making.

The FGILI Complaints Dashboard was born from a cross-departmental collaboration that aims to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction. The company hopes that this process will consequently help reduce customer grievances in the future and offer better product selection for its customers.

Commenting on the launch of the platform, Mr. Bikash Choudhary, Appointed Actuary & Chief Risk Officer, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company, said, “In our endeavor to becoming a ‘Lifetime Partner’ to our customers, we always strive to improve our services and offerings which benefits our customers. Working towards this goal, we identified an urgent need to build a platform that would enable our sales team to identify and address our customer grievances quickly and in an efficient manner. The platform enables the sales team to have an in-depth and action-oriented discussions on customer preferences, their risk appetite and pain points right from a company level to an individual sales team member.”

The dashboard is available on iOS, Android and Windows, and can be accessed on laptops or mobile phones with internet access.

THE GENERALI GROUP Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 70.7 billion in 2020. With more than 72,000 employees serving 65.9 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. Commitment to sustainability is one of the enablers of Generali’s strategy, inspired by the ambition is to be the life-time partner to its customers, offering innovative and personalized solutions thanks to an unmatched distribution network.

Future Group Future Group operates some of India’s most popular retail chains including Central, Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Hometown and eZone. Apart from its allied businesses in Life and General insurance, the Group is also present in the domain of logistics infrastructure and supply chain and brand development. The group operates over 17 million square feet of retail space in over 90 cities and towns and 60 rural locations across India. The group’s retail formats connect over 300 million customers to over 30,000 small, medium, and large enterprises that supply products and services to its retail chains. Future Group believes in developing strong insights on Indian consumers and building businesses based on Indian ideas, as espoused in the group’s core value of ‘Indianness.’ The group’s corporate credo is, ‘Rewrite rules, Retain values.’

IITL GROUP IITL was incorporated in the year 1933 as an investment trust Company. It has made bonus issues thrice and has been consistently paying dividend to shareholders over the years.

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