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The celebrations of ‘GajMahotsav’, organized by the Wildlife Trust of India, comes to an end on a high energy note with a an electrical performance by the very talented Euphoria, led by PalashSen, urging the nation to protect the Asian elephant and its safe ‘Right of Passage’

A festival of 101 life-sized elephant art installations celebrates the grandeur of the Asian Elephant New Delhi, August 15, 2018: The past few days at the GajMahotsav have witnessed some exciting and insightful discussions about the Asian elephant that ranged from its iconic role in shaping our tradition and culture to the policy changes …

Making India a Breastfeeding- Friendly Nation:World Breastfeeding Week 2017

This World Breastfeeding Week 2017, the doctors at Apollo Cradle suggests measures for India to turn to be a breastfeeding-friendly nation. With government taking the first step to support women to breastfeed her baby through the recently passed maternity (amendment) bill, several gaps in terms of infrastructure and other social aspects prevent the nation to …

ICICI Group dedicates 100 ‘ICICI Digital Villages’ to the nation

The programme encompasses digitisation of transactions and other commercial activities besides providing vocational training, credit facility and market linkage to help villagers earn a sustainable livelihood 11,300 villagers, including more than 7500 women, have been trained free of cost across seven vocational courses in these digital villages in the past 100 days ICICI Group will …

What ails the Banking System? Tristha Sharma

When I first started visiting our Bank with my mother, I had met a lady behind the counter who used to stitch woolen sweaters around the year. She would sit there at her designated seat, oblivious of the world around, stitching, as though it was the most important thing in the world. As I grew up, …

Pinki & Jafreen – ASBAH supports to sportswomen brings laurels to the nation

Two girls whose sporting career is sponsored by ASBAH have won laurels for the country at two different international sporting events. Jafreen Shaik – young tennis player from Hyderabad, Telengana, lost her hearing ability at a very young age. But this handicap has not discouraged her from pursuing her passion for playing Tennis at …

Finolex Industries held a record 60 Plumber Meets across the nation

Kick-starts the skill development training program through strategic partnership with Kushal-CREDAI for the first batch of 500 plumbers with a goal to train 1 lakh plumbers. Pune, 11 March 2016 – On the occasion of World Plumbing Day, Finolex Industries Limited with a participation of approximately 3000 plumbers organized 60 Plumber Meets across the Nation. …

THE MOST SPECTACULAR POLO TOURNAMENT OF THE NATION VODAFONE SIRMUR CUP 2016 KICK STARTS

Jaipur, January 25, 2016: Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the commencement of the much awaited annual Polo extravaganza – the Vodafone Sirmur Cup 2016. The tournament is organised in association with the Rajasthan Polo Club, Jaipur. This aristocratic Polo tournament flags off on Republic Day of India, Tuesday January …

Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation

Prathibha Prahlad, Festival Director, Delhi International Arts Festival along with Kathleen Stephens, US Ambassador to India, Michael Pelletier, US ‎Deputy Chief of Mission in India and Dr. Masum Momaya, curator of the “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” exhibit at the Inauguration of the exhibit at The American Center on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 as part …

THE “OLD POLITICS” IS NOT SERVING THE NATION

The Australia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on all non-government senators to reconsider their approach to the 2014 budget. ACCI CEO, Kate Carnell, said: “The ‘old politics’ of just focussing on how the Budget may affect individuals and fanning discontent is failing Australia. “The Australian people deserve better. “The Parliamentary Budget Office—an independent …

Prime Minister dedicates BHEL’s Power Plant Piping Unit & Unit‐II High Pressure Boiler Plant to the Nation

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s address, at dedication to the nation, of BHEL’s Power Plant Piping Unit & Unit‐II High Pressure Boiler Plant, in Thirumayam, Tamil Nadu today: “I am truly delighted to be here today to dedicate to the nation BHEL’s Power Plant Piping Unit at Thirumayam, and …