Showing posts with label india. Show all posts
Showing posts with label india. Show all posts
Friday, November 18, 2016
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Where All Indian National Flags Are Manufactured
Where All Indian National Flags Are Manufactured
The Indian flags seen fluttering atop the Red fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Supreme Court, other government buildings, and many such places – they are all manufactured in Hubballi. The Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) is the country’s only national flag manufacturing unit and it is located in Bengeri village of Dharwad district. KKGSS has been certified as the sole manufacturer and supplier of the Indian flag to the entire country, by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
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The flags are made in conformation with the guidelines laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
KKGSS’ khadi manufacturing units are located in Bagalkot, from where the cloth is first sourced. It is then divided into three lots, dyed accordingly and cut into the required shapes. The chakra is printed on the white cloth and the three pieces are stitched together. The flags are then ironed and packed.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Inventor of low cost sanitary pads awarded Padma Shri
Inventor of low cost sanitary pads awarded Padma Shri
Indian invents cheap sanitary pads, to be available in 70 developing countries
Coimbatore: For Arunachalam Muruganantham, the year 2016 couldn’t have started off any better. It was only a few days ago he got know that he has been adjudged for an award by the Portugal government as Indian Business Leader of the Year.
While congratulatory messages for the recognition still kept pouring in, Muruganantham got information that he has been chosen by the Union government for the Padma Shri Award 2016, for inventing low-cost sanitary napkins.
I am not usually excited by awards. But Padma Shri is an exception,” says Murugantham who had just landed in Coimbatore on Monday evening after a tour of various cities to adress audiences ranging from students to businessmen.
The award will be an inspiration for youth, especially engineering students. Rather than helping me, the award might inspire another ‘Muruganantham’ to emerge,” he said.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Two Time MP, Former IAS Officer Who Travels To Parliament In His Bicycle
Two Time MP, Former IAS Officer Who Travels To Parliament In His Bicycle
As Arjun Ram Meghwal, 61, manoeuvred his way through rush hour Delhi traffic to reach Parliament on Tuesday morning, he drew surprised glances from office goers and onlookers.
Wearing a multicoloured Rajasthani pagdi (turban) andkurta–pyjama with a lemon-coloured sleeveless jacket, Meghwal rode a red cycle that carried a saffron-green board announcing that the rider is the Lok Sabha MP from Bikaner, Rajasthan.
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Amitabh Bachchan And Priyanka Chopra: New Face Of Incredible India
Amitabh Bachchan And Priyanka Chopra: New Face Of Incredible India
NEW DELHI: Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra will replace Aamir Khan as new ambassadors of the Incredible India campaign to market the country to tourists abroad.
Bollywood veteran Mr Bachchan, 73, the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism, had been picked for the position some time ago. His name was reportedly suggested by the Prime Minister’s office.
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Sunday, January 10, 2016
India must win one match against Australia to retain second position
India must win one match against Australia to retain second position
World champion Australia goes on head to head with former World Cup winner India in the five-match ODI series starting in Perth on Tuesday, with its number-one ranking in the ICC ODI Team Championship secured.
Australia (127) leads second-ranked India (114) by 13 points and even if it loses all the five matches of the series, Australia will drop points but will still finish one point ahead of India. In contrast, if India loses all the five matches, then it will slip behind South Africa and will join fourth-ranked New Zealand on 111 points, but will be ranked third when the ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point.
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Saturday, January 9, 2016
Where to go in 2016 Tamil Nadu India
Where to go in 2016 Tamil Nadu India
Explore our list of 52 Places to Go in 2016, selected by New York Times Travel editors. india in tamilnadu
New gateways to India’s cultural core.
North India, with its famous Moghul era palaces and forts, might be the country’s most popular tourist destination, but Tamil Nadu in the south has an equally rich and undiscovered history. The state is where India’s major temple cultural complexes are, and some are so large that they’re considered minicities.
There’s Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, a sprawling complex dedicated to a powerful female deity, Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built by the ancient Cholas, one of India’s greatest dynasties, and several hundred other temples dotting the countryside and brimming with art carvings dating back as far as the 9th century.
But temples aren’t the only cultural hit: the region of Chettinad has more than 50 villages filled with 18th century mansions of carved Burma teak. It also boasts cuisine that is among the spiciest and most aromatic in the country and often served on banana leaves.
Limited infrastructure in Tamil Nadu made accessibility a challenge for travelers, but the recent burst of boutique hotels is changing that. Over a dozen properties recently opened or on their way to debuting includeChidambara Vilas and the Bangala in Chettinad, Heritage Madurai in Madurai and Ideal River Vira Resort in Thanjavur.
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Thursday, December 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Eco friendly Airports in India
Eco friendly Airports in India
kolkata The rooftop solar power plant at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in kolkata, which has a total of 2 MWp capacity, is expected to reduce 2,036.90 MT of Carbon di-Oxide (CO2) emissions per year.
The project of setting up the grid connected to solar rooftop plant under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) was implemented for Airport Authority of India (AAI) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
The whole project consists of three separate installations of 180 kWp at the Operations Building, 572.2 kWp at the Cargo and APEDA building and 1,248 kWp at the domestic departure building. The project was expected to reduce approximately 2036.90 MT of CO2 emissions per year.
kolkata The rooftop solar power plant at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in kolkata, which has a total of 2 MWp capacity, is expected to reduce 2,036.90 MT of Carbon di-Oxide (CO2) emissions per year.
The project of setting up the grid connected to solar rooftop plant under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) was implemented for Airport Authority of India (AAI) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
The whole project consists of three separate installations of 180 kWp at the Operations Building, 572.2 kWp at the Cargo and APEDA building and 1,248 kWp at the domestic departure building. The project was expected to reduce approximately 2036.90 MT of CO2 emissions per year.
The project of setting up the grid connected to solar rooftop plant under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) was implemented for Airport Authority of India (AAI) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
The whole project consists of three separate installations of 180 kWp at the Operations Building, 572.2 kWp at the Cargo and APEDA building and 1,248 kWp at the domestic departure building. The project was expected to reduce approximately 2036.90 MT of CO2 emissions per year.
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Sunday, December 13, 2015
First Fully Solar Powered Village in India: Dharnai Read more: http://allinone-india.com/first-fully-solar-powered-village-in-india-dharnai/#ixzz3uGv1wtP4
First Fully Solar Powered Village in India: Dharnai
Surrounded by stories of gloom, doom and disappointment, we do not often get to hear news worth celebrating and sharing. Here, however, is one truly worth story of being happy and proud about!Even as more than 300 million people wait for electricity in India, Dharnai in Bihar unshackled from darkness and declared itself as an energy-independent village on 20 July.
The Dharnai grid serves about 450 homes, housing 2,400 residents, ngo says, as well as roughly 50 businesses, streetlights, water pumps, two schools, health care center, and other public and private ventures. It has a battery to store excess electricity, for use during the sunless hours.
The people of Dharnai village used to have a facility supplied by the state Government, which provided electricity, but this hasn’t been available for the last 33 years and diesel generators were the only source of electricity.
World’s Tallest Arc Bridge in india :Watch
World’s Tallest Arc Bridge in india :Watch
World’s Tallest Arc Bridge in india :Watch
World’s Tallest Arc Bridge,Chenab Bridge is an arch bridge that is under construction over the Chenab river, between Bakkal and Kauri in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Once completed the bridge will be taller than the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters. Woah!
The Chenab Bridge is an arch bridge under construction in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, which spans the Chenab River between Bakkal and Kauri, . When completed, the bridge will be 1,315 m (4,314 ft) long, with a 480 m (1,570 ft) trussed arch span, 359 m (1,178 ft) above the river Chenab and a 650 m (2,130 ft) long viaduct on the Kauri side.
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World’s Tallest Arc Bridge,Chenab Bridge is an arch bridge that is under construction over the Chenab river, between Bakkal and Kauri in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Once completed the bridge will be taller than the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters. Woah!
The Chenab Bridge is an arch bridge under construction in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, which spans the Chenab River between Bakkal and Kauri, . When completed, the bridge will be 1,315 m (4,314 ft) long, with a 480 m (1,570 ft) trussed arch span, 359 m (1,178 ft) above the river Chenab and a 650 m (2,130 ft) long viaduct on the Kauri side.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Manipal University Students Design Solar Powered Car
Manipal University Students Design Solar Powered Car
SolarMobil, a team of 27 students from Manipal University, has built a futuristic automobile, which runs solely on solar power. The car, named SERVe Solar Electric Road Vehicle, was unveiled at Tata Power Solar Headquarters.
The car’s custom-fit solar panels have been designed and manufactured by Tata Power Solar. The team began working on the project in 2012 with Manipal University as their workspace. Cars are our passion and we wanted to make a model that is conducive to a green and sustainable environment. Everything is done by us right from cutting to welding,” said Jeet Bannerjee, Team Manager, SolarMobil.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
India makes a comeback against South Africa in Nagpur Test
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India makes a comeback against South Africa in Nagpur Test
Indian batsmen capitulated meekly against both pace and spin to be shot out for 215 before hitting back at South Africa with two early scalps on day one of the third and penultimate Test in Nagpur on Wednesday.South Africa were reduced to 11 for two in their first innings at stumps after the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja claimed a wicket apiece on a dry, dusty pitch at the Vidharba Cricket Association stadium.
Stiaan van Zyl (0) and Imran Tahir (4) were dismissed cheaply, while Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar (7 not out) will resume their innings tomorrow.Earlier, off-spinner Simon Harmer and fast bowler Morne Morkel bamboozled Indians as the duo shared seven wickets between themselves.
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Monday, November 23, 2015
Indian passport among those to be declared invalid from November 25, 2015?
Indian passport among those to be declared invalid from November 25, 2015?
If you are planning to go on a vacation abroad, check your passports. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which India is part of, has announced that non-machine readable (handwritten) passports will not be deemed valid after November 24, 2015.
The countries under ICAO will not issue visa to persons holding passports that are handwritten or valid for 20 years.The rule will be implemented from November 25, 2015, reports thelogicalindian.com.Notably, in India, handwritten passports were issued before 2001, and are still in practice, says the report.
Bengaluru passport office became one of the top offices to receive many quarries regarding this, media reports say.Please be informed about this rule and make the changes in your passport getting a new one to avoid last minute glitches in your travel plan and spread the word across.
If your passport is a hand written passport issued before 2001, with a validity of 20 years only, then you need to get it re-issued right away Those holding such passports with validity beyond November 24, 2015 should apply for the reissue of their passports.
For more details: http://www.passportindia.gov.in/
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
INDIA CAN WIN TWENTY20 WORLD CUP: SRIKKANTH
India Can Win Twenty20 World Cup: Srikkanth
Former cricket captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth today said that India can win the Twenty20 World Cup to be held at home next year. ”T20 World Cup is going to be a huge thing in India. India have always done well in T20 format.
I am sure India will do very well…probably who knows India will win the World Cup also in 2016,” Srikkanth told reporters on the sidelines of an event here today.
On the ongoing Test series against South Africa, the former Indian skipper said the home team is doing very well. ”The first Test match (in Mohali) we beat South Africa very comfortably. And in the second Test match (in Bengaluru), unfortunately for rain.. otherwise I think we would have probably won the second Test match as well,” he said
Srikkanth noted that South Africa were beaten “hollow” in the first Test and said had rains not interrupted, they would have met with same fate. ”The confidence level of the Indian cricket team is always high and especially when they beat a team like South Africa so comfortably in the first Test match,” he said.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Kathakali – A Classical Dance In India
Kathakali is an ancient and traditional dance form of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means “Story-Play”. Kathakali uses elaborate make-ups, costumes and background. Kathakali was originated in the 17th century and has its roots in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. Kathakali is based on religious themes. They play is mostly based on the two epics ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata.
Origin and History of Kathakali
Popular belief is that Kathakali is emerged from “Krishananattam”, the dance drama on the life and activities of Lord Krishna created by the Zamorin of Calicut. Once Kottarakkara Thampuran, the Raja of Kottarakkara who was attracted by Krishnanaattam requested the Zamorin for the loan of a troupe of performers. Due to the political rivalry between the two, Zamorin did not allow this.
So Kottarakkara Thampuran created another art form called Ramanattam which was later transformed into Aattakatha. Krishnanaattam was written in Sanskrit, and Raamanaattam was in Malayalam. By the end of 17th century, Attakatha was presented to the world with the title ‘Kathakali’.
Elements of Fine Art
Kathakali is a combination of five forms of fine art like :
- Natyam (Acting or Expressions)
- Nritham (Dance)
- Nrithyam (Enactment)
- Sangeetham (Music)
- Vadyam (Instrument accompaniment)
Even though the lyrics/literature would qualify as another independent element called “Sahithyam”, it is considered as a component of Geetha, as it plays only a supplementary role to Nritham, Nrithyam and Natyam.
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Mohiniyattam – A Classical Dance in India
Mohiniyattam is the dance of The God’s own Country Kerala. Mohiniyattam means dance of Enchantress.
It is closely related to Bharathanatyam of Tamil Nadu, which was originally called ‘Dasiyattam’. Originated as the temple dance performed by Devadasis, it portrays feminine love in its myriad forms – carnal, devotional and maternal- with accent more on Lasya and Bhava.
In the main items Cholkettu, Padavarnam and Padam, Mudras and facial expressions are more important than the rhythmic steps.Costumes and ornaments of Mohiniyattam have much in common with female characters of Koodiyattam and Kathakali.
Once Mohiniyattam was performed only in Temples premises and royal courts. The first reference to Mohiniyattam is found in ‘Vyavaharamala’ composed by Mazhamangalam Narayanan Namboodiri, of 16th century AD. Major contributions to this art form were given by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, Irayimman Thampi and Kuttikunju Thankachi.
After Swathi Thirunal’s period there was a downfall of Mohiniyattam. It somehow degenerated into eroticism to satisfy the Epicurean life of a few provincial satraps and landlords. The renowned Malayalam poet Vallathol revived it and gave it a status in modern times through Kerala Kalamandalam which is presently doing its best for the development and popularity of Mohiniyattam.
It has a mesmorising effect with the half white costume with golden zari work with golden ornaments. It is performed with highly graceful movements with medium tempo which contributes to this aesthetic effect.
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BHARATANATYAM A CLASSICAL DANCE IN INDIA
The alternative name of Bharatnatayam is Daasiyattam. Earlier, Devdasis performed the natya in the ancient temple. The Devdasis were women who lived their life as dancer and worship to god by paying obeisance through their dance. The traditional form passed from the one generation of Devdasis to another, generation by generation. As the dance form entered into the royal courts, the dancers were soon begin to be called as Rajanartakis, who had the expertise to perform the royal courts. Rajanartakis slowly became the royal concubines.
The name Bharatanatyam is explained two different ways. The first is that it is composed of related words:
- BHAva (expression)
- RAga (melodic mode)
- TAla (rhythm)
- NATYAM (dance)
The second is that the name comes from a combination of the name of the sage Bharata Muni who wrote the “Natya Shastra” the principles of this dance, and the word for dance “natyam”.
COSTUMING
Bharatanatyam is a very demanding art form especially recognized by it’s sculptural poses, rhythmic footwork, and intricate hand and eye movements. The costuming is also distinct. The dancers wear bells around their ankles to accent the footwork, jewelry around their waist and neck at a minimum), and makeup to enhance the eye and facial expressions.
The costumes are designed for freedom of movement and to showcase the signature half-seated posture (called aria mandi or ardhamandal) so characteristic of Bharatanatyam dance. The costumes can either be a sari (wrapped in various ways) or they can be stitched from sari fabric. The most common style of stitched costume consists of 3+ pieces for males, 4 pieces for children, and 5 pieces for females:
Read more: clik hereKATHAK – A CLASSICAL DANCE IN INDIA
ATHAK – A CLASSICAL DANCE IN INDIA
Kathak is the major classical dance form of northern India. The word kathak means “to tell a story”. It is derived from the dance dramas of ancient India. When the patronage shifted from the temples to the royal court, there was a change in the overall emphasis. The emphasis shifted from the telling of religious stories to one of entertainment. Today, the story-telling aspect has been downgraded and the dance is primarily an abstract exploration of rhythm and movement.
Kathak was primarily associated with an institution known as the tawaif. This is a much misunderstood institution of female entertainers, very much like the geisha tradition of Japan. It was a profession which demanded the highest standards of training, intelligence, and most important, civility. It is said that it was common for royalty to send their children to the tawaifs for instruction in etiquette.
Unfortunately, when the British consolidated their hold over India during the Victorian era, this great institution was branded as mere prostitution and was outlawed. This set the artform of kathak into a downward spiral that was not reversed until Independence when there was a reawakening in interest in traditional Indian artforms.
There are three main gharanas, or schools of kathak. These schools are named according to the geographical area in which they developed. These are the Jaipur, Lucknow, and the Benares gharanas. Each has a slight difference in interpretation and repertoire.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Turkey to attend G-20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Turkey to attend G-20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here tonight to attend the two-day G-20 Summit that begins tomorrow.Prime Minister Modi, who arrived here after a three-day successful visit to the UK, was received by Indian ambassador to Turkey Rahul Kulshreshth among others.
During the Summit to be held on November 15 and 16, the G-20 countries will review the progress on decision taken at the last Brisbane Summit.The leaders will also discuss global economy and strategies for economic growth and employment, different critical issues related with financial sectors including trade flow.
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