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Monday 21 December - 27 December 2020 Mumbai TheThe Year : 2nd Editor - in - Chief Issue No. : 41 HULAHULHULAHUL TTimesimes Mr. Ravi Singh Initiative by HULAHUL Foundation INTERNATIONAL HUMAN SOLIDARITY DAY: 20 DECEMBER

n our day-to-day conversations, solidarity is used synonymous to unity and Covid 19 harmony. In addition to its common usage, the Millennium Declaration identified Isolidarity as one of the basic and This year the International Human Solidarity foundational values of 21st Century's Day comes in the amidst of a battle still being International Relations. It stated that “who fought, the global population is fighting a war either suffer or benefit least deserve help from against the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the those who benefit most.” pandemic has resulted in impediments in all walks of life and has affected everyone, the History poor have borne a larger share of the burden. Thousands among the poor sections of the The United Nations Organization is society who worked mostly field jobs as known to have been founded on the labourers and workers lost their jobs, another fundamentals of unity and harmony among its few thousands were laid off as lockdowns members. It is the 'united' in the United were imposed and ground work halted. A few Nations Organisation that makes it so months into the pandemic the economic powerful and effective. This unity is situation ballooned into a full-blown crisis. expressed through the concept of collective Inflation reached an all-time high and was security and international peace and complemented by a rapidly increasing development, which further depends upon the unemployment. culture of solidarity among the nations. Thus, According to the World Bank, the pandemic is realizing the importance of international estimated to add 115 million people into solidarity and its contribution in fulfilling the extreme poverty. The global extreme poverty Millennium Development Goals, the United will rise for the first time in 20 years. Nations General Assembly established a Hence, on the poverty eradication front World Solidarity Fund to contribute to the instead of taking a step further, the pandemic efforts undertaken in promoting unity and made us take a lot many steps backwards. The eradicating poverty. The fund was set up as a financial crisis induced by the pandemic, trust fund of the United Nations Development Programme. It was founded on 20 December greatly widened the already existing inequalities in the society. It is in pertinence to our 2002 and became a reality in February 2003. In 2005, to further the cause and aid the motive global community which has been widely affected by augmenting inequalities that of eradicating poverty, the United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate 20th developing and enhancing solidarity as a fundamental value is now more instrumental than December, the day of the establishment of the World Solidarity Fund, as the International ever. It is an integral element for maximising our welfare, growth and development. Human Solidarity Day every year. Conclusion Aim Since this day is mainly focused on reducing inequalities through the spirit of solidarity, it is This day aims to promote solidarity and raise awareness about the significant impact it crucial that immediate steps are implemented to provide a helping hand to those who have can have in the global fight against poverty and inequality. The objective is to aid the global taken a major hit in the pandemic and also implement long term measures to create an eradication of poverty and address inequality issues in developing countries with a special economic safety net against such events in the future. focus on the poorer segments of the society. This day also increases familiarity and knowledge in the field of international relations and how the culture of solidarity impacts it. It **** also contributes in advancing international development agendas and global understanding. On this day, several topics affecting poverty and solidarity are raised and debated. Universalisation and accessibility of health care and education top the list. Other subjects in the likeness of corruption, terrorism and calamities are also a part of the parley.

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GOA LIBERATION DAY: 19 DECEMBER INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION DAY : 18 DECEMBER oa is the smallest state of India with a history as big as country. On 19th igration has been taking place since centuries, it has been an evidence of December, we celebrate the liberation of Goa and its subsequent inclusion into people's efforts to overcome difficult times and aim for a better standard of Gthe Indian nation. This year as Goa celebrates its 59th liberation day, the state Mlife. In the world today, advanced communication and transportation coupled retains its own distinctive personality by being a cultural blend of Indian and Portuguese with ease of access to knowledge has resulted in migration becoming a global phenomenon. traditions and cultures. History : In 1990, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International The arrival of the Portuguese (15th century to 17th century) : In the 15th century, Convention on Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer discovered a route to India and arrived at the Families. It was adopted on 18th of December. About a decade a later, on 4th December 2000, west coast state of Goa. In 1510, the Portuguese conquered the state by overthrowing the then the UN decided to work for the betterment of the augmenting migrant labour force worldwide ruling Bijapur Sultan, Yusuf Adil Shah and hence established in Goa a Portuguese settlement. and as a result 18th December, the anniversary of the International Convention in this regard, Due to being a Portuguese colony, Goa went on to become a major trade centre which resulted was announced to be the International Migrants Day. in it becoming the largest city in Asia at the time. With a population of more than 40,000 people along 300 churches, Goa came to be known as the 'Rome of the east'. In the coming Global forum on migration and development : After the dialogue, the Belgium several decades, the Portuguese went on to colonise several parts of the country especially on Government established the Global Forum on Migration and Development as a “voluntary, the west coast. non-binding and informal consultative process”. This forum was accessible for and open to all member states of the United Nations and observers. The forum provides a platform for all The British Colonisers (18th century to 1947) : After nearly 200 years, their rule was nations to address and discuss all issues and topics related to migration and its impact on challenged and diminished by the British colonisers of India. The Portuguese lost a lot of development. The forum also serves as a path to bring together Government expertise from all possessions in the country but by the end of the 18th century, there rule stabilised forming regions of the world. It encourages dialogues, cooperation and partnerships among several 'Estado da India Portuguesa' i.e., the State of Portuguese India. The state was limited to Goa, nations and also promotes and facilitates the achievement various goals at the national, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Anjediva Island, with Goa being the largest regional and global levels. territory. Recent Developments : Ten years later in September of 2016, the United Nations General Indian Independence ( 1947-1961) : After India gained freedom from the British rule in Assembly organised a high-level summit. The aim of the summit was to discuss large 1947, India requested the Portuguese to vacate their territory of Goa and hand it over to India. movements of refugees and migrants. The summit acted as a pivotal moment for improving In accordance to the Portuguese government's approach for its overseas territories, they the governance of international migration and developing a better international response. In refused to cede their territory in India. December 2018, the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Marrakech adopted the Global Compact. The conference Operation Vijay (1961) : Years after the Indian independence, Portuguese were still not laid stress on a united and cooperative approach by all nations to maximize the advantages of willing to grant Goa its long due freedom. After many unsuccessful talks and discussions, the migration and reduce the associated impediments. It underscored values such as state then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru resorted to a military intervention for the sovereignty, responsibility sharing and human rights. cause. As a result, in 1961, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Vijay to free Goa. Goa's freedom fight was fought at two fronts, one inside Goa and other outside it. There were An issue of concern : Although all the dialogues and conferences focus on the fact that small scale revolts inside the colony. On the 17th of December 1961, the Indian army with all international migration contributes substantially to development, it has also been stressed and its three arms (military, air and navy) launched the operation which last 36 hours. The Indian often underlined that international migration cannot be treated as a substitute for army with a strength of 30,000 conquered the 3000 personnel army of the Portuguese without development. Migration should be a result of a choice and not a compulsion. In a world like resorting to violence. Thus, freeing the Portuguese colonies in India. The Portuguese ours, more often than not migration is a result poverty, conflict and human rights violations in Governor General Manuel Antonio Vassalo Da Silva announced the freedom of Goa on 18th the countries of origin. The High-Level Dialogue of the UN in 2006 stated that “Peace and December, ending a 451-year Portuguese rule on the territory. Following which, on the 19th, security, good governance, the rule of law and the provision of decent work” should be Goa officially became a part of the Indian subcontinent and the Union Territory of Goa and ensured in the countries of origin so that it can be established that migration took place by Daman and Diu was created. choice and not necessity. It was further stated that international migration should be recognised as an integral part of the development agenda and national development Creation of the State of Goa (1987) : About 26 years later, on 30 May 1987, the union strategies. territory was split creating Goa, the 25th state of independent India and Daman and Diu retained its status of a union territory. Theme : The connection between migration and international development is of great importance now more than ever. It has been known to be of benefit for both the countries of Celebrations : This day marks a watershed moment in the history of Goa and is celebrated origin and the countries of destination. But that does not ensure that migration is without any with a plenitude of activities every year. The celebrations commence with a torchlight impediments. It is estimated that more than 272 million people live as international migrants procession from three different locations all culminating at the Azad Maidan. Then a tribute is worldwide. The International Organization for Migration has developed the theme of “We paid to the martyrs who lost their lives in the struggle for goa's liberation. Though this year the Together” to focus on social cohesion among migrants and improving their lives. It also aims celebrations will be downsized keeping in mind the COVID-19 pandemic, the spirit and the to eradicate compulsion based migration and instate a good governance in the countries of enthusiasm of the Goans will keep up with the significance of the festival. origin.

The state of Goa has been setting new benchmarks when it comes to the tourism sector. Conclusion : The ﬁrst step for a global change begins at home, though it is the work of Along with that the state also holds the record of highest per capita income among all the global leaders and governments to ensure and facilitate optimal migration, we can do our part states and union territories of India. by treating migrants as equally without any basis for discrimination. **** ****

MINORITIES RIGHTS DAY: CELEBRATING EQUALITY IN DIVERSITY Owing to the Minorities Rights Day, it is our responsibility to get acquainted with the inorities Rights day is observed every year on December 18 across India. rights of minority communities embodied under the Constitution of India. This day is observed to protect and advance the privileges of every individual regardless of religion, caste or creed. The day aims at preserving M · Article 15 of the Indian Constitution doesn't allow any sort of discrimination in the name the rights of the minority community as well as at spreading awareness about their rights in of race, caste, religion, sex, place of birth, descent or the place of residence. the society. · Article 16 states, any sort of discrimination with regard to History public employment on the grounds of religion, language, caste or race is strictly prohibited. Government of India set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in the year 1992 · Article 25 declares that people have all rights to practice, which celebrates the Minorities Rights Day. This NCM profess and propagate any religion. The minority was set up under the National Commission for Minorites communities can follow their practices and beliefs without Act. A statement was adopted by the United Nations on 18 hindrance as far as it does not mess with the public order, December 1992 on the individual rights of people health and morality of any person. belonging to diﬀerent linguistic or religious groups. This statement highlighted the various identities such as · Article 26 ensures freedom to handle their own religious cultural, linguistic and religious identities of the minority happenings that include managing institutions for charitable that must be preserved, protected and respected by the and religious purposes. states and by every citizen of the country. The government of India has set up two other statutory and · Article 27 states, any compulsion on citizens owing to the constitutional bodies owing to the minorities rights such payment of taxes with regards to the promotion of a particular as Central Wakf Council (CWC) and Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities (CLM). religion is strictly prohibited.

Ministry of Minority Affairs · Article 28 states, providing unwanted religious instructions in state-funded educational institutions are prohibited. It also gives the right to individuals attending such state-funded The Government of India governs the Ministry of Minority Affairs that got its shape educational institution to decide if they want to take part in any sort of religious instructions from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It was created on 29 January 2006. It given by the institution. is the topmost body responsible for the central government's developmental and regulatory programs for the minority groups in India. Indian Constitution uses the word Minorities · Article 29 provides the citizens, the right to preserve their script, language and culture. It with respect to religion and language of an individual. The minority communities in India also guarantees that admissions into educational institutions cannot be denied based on are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians. These are minority language, caste, race or religion. religious communities. India also has linguistic minority groups such as the Anglo-Indian community. The Minister of the Ministry of Minority Affairs is also the Chairperson of the · Article 30 states that, minorities have the right to establish educational institutions and Central Wakf Council. The Ministry of Minority Affairs provides a scholarship known as administer them. The State Governments have been prohibited from denying rights to minority the Moma scholarship every year to the students belonging to the minority communities. groups in establishing educational institutions, but the government has the right to regulate the This scholarship aims at aiding a hand to those students from minority groups who wish to institution. pursue higher education within the country, but come from an economically weaker section. This scholarship is awarded by the Central Government through the Union Territories or Concept of Minoritarianism State Governments. This scholarship is for the undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Constitutional Article 350B of India states that, there must be a Special Officer Minoritarianism is a new word coined in the field of political science, which states that a appointed by the President for the linguistic minorities. This Special Officer must ensure minority group has a certain degree of supremacy in decision making. This is mostly observed safety and must take full charge of all matters relating to the linguistic minority groups in legislative activities. The minority group asserts supermajority threshold requirement. For under the Constitution. The Officer is supposed to report to the President about those instance, if in order to enact a new law, a 2/3 favour in vote is required, and the minority votes matters, and then the President directs the Officer to lay such reports before each House of are more than 1/3, then the law can be implemented. Hence, the minority communities can Parliament, to be sent to the concerned State Governments. block legislative majority.

Minority Rights In India Citizenship Amendment Act

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth. The Indian Parliament passed the Citizenship Amendment Act on 11 December 2019. - Mahatma Gandhi This act provides Indian citizenship to refuges from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who are Hindus, Buddhists, Parsis, Christians, or Jains and have arrived before the end of Minorities Rights Day is a day dedicated solely for creating awareness about the rights December 2014 to India. Such eligibility is not granted for Muslims from these three countries, of minority groups to the fellow citizens in the country. Minorities constitute around 19% all of which have a majority of Muslims. This is the ﬁrst time when the criterion for citizenship ofIndia's total population. States like Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, Punjab, Mizoram, has been religion. Lakshadweep and Nagaland have the minorities as majority. ****

VIJAY DIWAS: CELEBRATING VICTORY WITH PRIDE

ijay Diwas, otherwise called Victory Day of Bangladesh is observed every The President and Prime Minister issue separate messages on the occasion. Last year, year on December 16. This day is observed to celebrate the victory of President of Bangladesh, M Abdul Hamid stated there wasn't an alterative to the efforts VBangladesh and Indian forces over Pakistan forces in the Bangladesh taken for the independence by the millions of martyrs. He insisted on making more Liberation War of 1971. Vijay Diwas in India is solely commemorated to honour the contributions by each individual in implementing the actual spirit of the War of Liberation martyrs of both India and Bangladesh, who sacrificed their lives in the war. and taking the nation towards a better future. He said his expectations on Victory Day are nothing but fulfilling the dreams of Bagabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman, the Father of History their Nation, of turning the nation into 'Golden Bangla'.

The year 1947 saw both the freedom and partition of India and Pakistan. Pakistan was The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina insisted everybody to play their further divided into East and West Pakistan, but was majorly governed by the latter, which role, by being motivated with the spirit of war and freedom, in accelerating the resulted in the dispute between the two regions. During the election of 1970, Awami development, in upholding democratic polity and establishing good governance to League, a Bangla-based party won the majority, but the West Pakistani regime refused to eradicate all possible sorts of conspiracies against the government. She also added that the had over power to the winning party. This turned out to be the major cause of the War of next year, which happens to be this present year will witness the birth centenary of Liberation that begun on 25 March 1971. This War is generally known as one of the most Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman, that will be jointly celebrated by Bangladesh and tragic and violent wars of the modern period i.e., the 20th century, which lasted for a period UNESCO. She ended by saying that they have been working to make the country a middle- of nine months. The war saw the exodus and death of millions of soldiers. income country within 2021 and a developed country by 2041. Bangladesh has been moving quickly ahead and will continue to do the same in the upcoming years. India joined hands with East Pakistan in November 1971. On 16 December 1971, the Vijay Diwas at India instrument of surrender was signed by the CO of Pakistan Armed Forces that was located in the East India played a major role at the War of Pakistan. This Instrument of Surrender marked the Liberation. Following the ill-treatment of the West end of the war, liberating Bangladesh from the Pakistan towards the East Pakistan, India declared clutches of Pakistan. their support towards East Pakistan the very next day they announced the call for secession. The Celebrations at Bangladesh Indian Armed Forces showed full vigour in helping Bangladesh liberate. Pakistan suffered maximum The celebration at Bangladesh started from casualty and more than half of the population was 1972. December 16 is declared as a national stripped off. Around one-third of Pakistan's army holiday in Bangladesh. It is a joyous celebration was captured. Indian Army declared war against with radio stations and televisions broadcasting Pakistan on 3 December 1971, as directed by the patriotic songs and various special programs. Indian government. Around 15000 Indian soldiers Streets are completely filled with national flags. were martyred during the war. Political parties arrange for a lot of programs to In India, 16th December is observed to celebrate celebrate this important day. the victory of Indian military over Pakistan in the War of Liberation of 1971. Every year on this day, The major event of this day is the military Indian citizens, senior officials and many war parade at the Dhaka National Parade Ground. This veterans pay tribute by laying wreaths to the parade comprises of Bangladesh Armed Forces departed souls of the martyrs. The Indian Minister along with personnel from Bangladesh Police. This parade is the country's main parade and of Defence along with the heads of the Indian is one among the biggest parades of South Asia. Armed Forces pay tribute to the martyrs of the War of Liberation at Amar Jawan Jyoti situated at India Gate in New Delhi. Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a sign of victory The day starts with a 31-gun salute at the Dhaka National Parade Ground. Around in 1971 to celebrate the heroism and bravery of the martyred. three million people lost their lives during the nine-month conflict. Therefore, the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh place wreaths at sunrise at the National Mausoleum, as a Conclusion tribute to the martyrs. The national flag is hoisted across the country. The entire country is decorated with miniature national flags along with the buildings being lit up at night. The Bangladesh emerged as an independent country and acquired its position on the world televisions and radio stations broadcast programmes based on the Liberation War map with the help of the Indian soldiers and government. This day is a day of pride for both throughout the month. Special prayers are offered in mosques, temples, churches and at the countries. Hence, every year we celebrate this day to pay tribute to the martyred souls of other places of worship in order to seek salvation for the long-gone souls of martyrs of the the War of Liber War of Liberation. Several changes in diets are observed in jails, orphanages, hospitals and other vagrant homes of the country. In the afternoon at Bangabhaban, a reception is **** accorded for the freedom fighters.

id November has been hard on GST officials as there are errands of ITC scams coming right in time in the end of 2020. Thus, DGGI and GST t's not wrong to be disabled, it's how a typical society reacts to the disabilities; MCommissioner conducted a nationwide drive including 38 major cites physically, mentally, emotionally. It takes a strong being to come in light or follow against GST invoice frauds affecting the ITC calculations. With 8 arrested and more than 65 Iits passion amidst all the criticism and discrimination society throws at it. This is a cases. In an overall drive 1161 cases are booked against more than 3000 fake GST story of Srikanth Bolla, blind by birth a CEO of Bollant Industries having about 700 registered entities. A chartered Accountant, from Guntur was also booked for fraudulent millions of turnover. How did he manages to achieve this? Is it his dream? Was it always activities in 14, unregistered firms, with approx. 7.5 crores fake credit for info tech easy for him to rise from his shortcomings? companies. 3 more were arrested in this case. Srikanth Bolla, hailing from Andhra Pradesh started his schooling and excelled nearly For a layman, GST is a value added tax based on destination (place of supply), which is every subject, he even topped 10th class in his batch. He wanted to opt for Science, but paid by consumers but remitted to the Government whether state or central by the State Education Board did not pay heed to it at first but seeing how adamant Srikanth and businesses or entity selling the products. So how is ITC beneficial in GST procedures? ITC his professor stood for their case. The Board did grant him his desired subject. In 12th (input tax credit) is a credit claimed by businesses to the extent of its purchase while filing Science he secured 98%; with an only goal to pursue further in IIT. But when he was denied GST on a regular interval. Which means business showcase fake invoices to reduce their an admit card to the IIT entrance, he started applying to US Schools for UG programs and tax liability. GST considered as a good law, so far but its ways of implementations have secured admissions in 4, top schools. From which he chose MIT and completed his created numerous loopholes for tax evasion. Where the rightful amount has to be graduation. implemented on overall countries infrastructure its being man handled by entities. How did a progressive Tax law get so vulnerable in just 2 years of its commence? How are these With a hope to do something for the disabled's in India, Srikanth returned to India and fraudulent activates shadowed for so long? The fact that GST was introduced to have a started an NGO named as Samanvai, in Hyderabad, to provide individual need based, and seamless chain of transactions throughout the Market Chain to weed out evasion, how did it goal-oriented support to disable students by promoting Braille literary, digital library, and fail to achieve its aim? braille printings to provide tutor services. He managed to mentor and nurture over 3000 students so far. But was educating the disabled's enough for them to survive? No, hence GST has hit by its biggest setback with its lack of technological advancements. The Srikanth formed Bollant Industries in 2012 with an aim to provide livelihood opportunities GST Council, the apex governing body for the regime, was forced to recommend one to physically challenge. His company manufactures eco-friendly products such as leaf simple form called GSTR 3B, doing away with they need matching invoices uploaded by cups, plates, trays, dinnerware also disposable spoons, cups, etc. bollant also manufactures the buyer with the one's seller uploaded, to claim its credit. The panel then put two forms adhesives and printing products. Bollant so far has employed 150 disabled individuals with GSTR1 and GSTR2 to verify transactional details uploaded. This saw many evaders using 5 active manufacturing units. But does his dream end here? this to claim input tax credit without paying taxes and without any counter verification. Last year, the GST intelligence arm of the CBIC unearthed a fraud wherein one individual had Again, a No, as Srikanth believes in building a company with 70% disabled created 90 fake firms and issued bogus invoices worth over Rs 7,000 crores with GST workforce. He also seeks to change society's perspective towards disabled individuals. He involved of around Rs 700 crore. These fake invoices, and the resultant fraudulent input tax is a motivation speaker, who speaks extensively about how there is a need to change the credit was then utilized by some bigger firms in the cotton yarn spinning industry to offset perceptions or bigotry people have for individuals with disabilities, and that they should their tax liabilities. opt for more sustainable ways for differently able individuals to live their lives held high. Its true disability does not ask for sympathy towards an individual, what it wants is equal This disruption has naturally slowed the economic growth. Trade monies believe that and fair opportunities for it to strive. Blockchain mechanism can help to achieve a sound seamless eco-friendly and fraud less Tax Regime. With endless possibilities of improving this GST regime, urge to taxpayers is **** to be aware of the surrounding and staying away from such activities.

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DR. MALVIKA IYER : THE SPECIALLY ABLED WOMAN WITH UNDAUNTING SPIRIT

hen life gives you a lemon, make lemonade, goes the favored saying. But, The journey was certainly not an easy one. But nothing can stop a person who looks for there are some people out there squeezing it to the last drop, and adding gin the best in every situation from achieving their goals. So was the case with Malvika who Wand tonic to form a cocktail out of it!! For a Kathak Dancer who was involved celebrated her 30th birthday in 2020 and on this occasion she took to Twitter to share how a in many extra-curricular activities such as sports, crafts etc what happened was extremely surgical error turned out to be a blessing in disguise. "When the bomb blew up my hands, the final. It was more than enough to put someone in depression for the rest of their lives. But doctors were under a lot of pressure to save lots of my life in order that they made some Malvika Iyer was made from much sterner stuff. surgical errors while stitching back my right hand," wrote Malvika. The medical mistake left her with a protruding bone, not covered by flesh. Incredibly enough, she managed to seek out Born on 18 February 1989 in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Malvika Iyer is a bilateral a bright side within the situation. The surgical error meant that her bone now acts like her only amputee, a bomb blast survivor, a social worker, and a National finger - the one she went on to type her entire PhD thesis with! She Awardee. She is a world motivational speaker and a disability rights concluded her thread by talking about the importance of finding joy in activist, advocating for building an inclusive society. She is also a little things. model for accessible fashion. Iyer was born to Tamil parents B. Krishnan and Hema Krishnan. She was brought up in the Bikaner city Being an advocate for the people with disabilities, Malvika is in the state of Rajasthan, where her father worked as an engineer at the working to help them secure their rights. Water Works Department. The journey to becoming the advocate for disability and especially abled people began from the day she started speaking up for herself. On May 26, 2002 when Malvika was only 13 years old she lost Reflecting on her indomitability of spirit, Malvika claims both her hands in a grenade explosion at her home. While Searching for “Representing people with disability and speaking up for them and my some heavy object to help her weigh down something she had stuck peers, talking to other people with disability whose voice plummets with glue, Malvika unknowingly took home a grenade. While her with every passing day. My goal was to reach out to more of those parents were busy in the lounge area with guests, Malvika tried people and be the voice to them.” This is also something that gave her pressing the bomb against the glue – and that blast turned around the confidence to move along with life by casting off her own disability things. She had multiple fractures, nerve paralysis and hyperesthesia and brushing off emotional turmoil. Malvika has also repeatedly raised and therefore the first few years were extremely traumatic, painful and her voice and worked for equality and upliftment of women. She with a plethora of surgeries. The doctors also recommended to advises women to not let any labels define themselves. She is a living amputate her left leg as it was upside down and had to be restored using rebel who wrote-off such labels set by social norms. Being a disabled external fixators. Malvika describes that phase of her life as scary and woman she emphasised on never succumbing to such pressures. Being gory mess. an important part of the children's book that advocates women role models, as someone who got featured, she advocates “When you're young, your attitude towards life takes a shape. The onset of new challenges was not only physical, Malvika, bluntly recollects that “It That is the proper age to be introduced to such stories where real-life women are heroes. These was more of environmental barriers and the discriminatory attitude of people, framing are the ladies I'd want children to consider as role-models.” stereotypes, and when they look at women with disability, they reduce us to mere mantelpieces.” And it was her mother's confidence and belief in her that lifted Malvika's Iyer was invited to talk at the TEDxYouth@Chennai in 2013. She has described this spirit. She was stunned at the fickle social milieu that ridiculed her to the extent of injuring experience as the beginning of her career as a motivational speaker. Iyer followed this up with emotionally. But her will and support from her family were extremely strong – this helped to speeches at the United Nations in NY City,IIM Kozhikode, Norway, Indonesia, South Africa appease her. and Singapore where she highlighted the importance of inclusion. She hosted the India Inclusion Summit in 2013. An advocate for accessible fashion, Iyer walked the ramp as a The support from her family and her own courage made her take the bold step of showstopper for NIFT and skill Foundation in Chennai where she emphasized the necessity appearing for the 10th board exams wherein she'd dictate her answers, including the for designing clothes with functionality and style for people with disability. mathematics equations and graphs to the fellow writer. Quite a troublesome task for someone who was not used to this. Recalling her board exams experiences, Malvika says “I joined as a On 8 March 2020, Iyer was selected by the Honorable Prime Minister of India Narendra personal candidate and studied for the last 3 months after missing out a year and a half of Modi to take over his social media accounts. On 8th March 2018, she received a highest schooling, and I had to dictate everything to the author which made me exhausted by the end civilian award for women – Naari Shakti Purushkar. She also abodes Outstanding Model of the exam.” And when questioned about the quantity of diligence and perseverance, she Student Award by Wisdom International Magazine, REX Karmaveer Chakra Global replied that these qualities were all that she had with her at that time. She scored 97% in 10th Fellowship in 2014 and also the First Women in World Emerging Leaders' Award in 2016. The boards, the results which changed my life drastically after the accident. With a score of Deccan Chronicle in 2015 featured her in 100 Change Agents and Newsmakers of the last 100/100 in Mathematics and Science, Malvika was fully satisfied by those results. Her decade. keenest insight came from her mother, who said that the marks are not an achievement but her determination to study and sit in the exams was a greater achievement. The 10th-grade exams There is a lot of learning from this one of a kind story, for those with no hope. A plethora for which she appeared soon after the accident, prepared her for the challenges to come as she of shining light for the ones who are disabled or gifted. And for all the ladies out there, studied Economics at St. Stephen's College, Delhi followed by a Master's degree in Social Malvika leads an epitomic example of how a robust will and never quit attitude can make your Work at the Delhi School of Social Work. She completed her M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Social life glorious. Work at the Madras School of Social Work. She may be a recipient of University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for **** Lectureship.

GMAIL ALLOWS USER TO EDIT MICROSOFT ASHRAF PATEL WON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OFFICE FILES WITHOUT DOWNLOADING IT OF THE YEAR AWARD – INDIA 2020 shraf Patel who is the founder and member of e live in a world of technology and the Board of Pravah and ComMutiny - Youth today we have many apps & features ACollective (CYC) has been announced as the Wthat help us to connect socially and winner of the Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY) virtually to everyone and anyone around us, but when Award - India 2020. Pravah and ComMutiny Youth it comes to professionalism Gmail is still our Collective, in partnership with UNICEF ROSA, have preference. Sharing anything important or be it any developed an informative tool to evaluate the impact of authentic conversation, we move toward Gmail. It is COVID 19 on the lives of young people in eight South almost a perfect feature except a few drawbacks, Asian countries. Members of ComMutiny in 17 which can sometimes annoy the users. 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Moreover, Google is working to make sure that Office files work more easily sensitive young generation that is making a difference in India through psychological and and swiftly in Google Docs with the company's new Macro Converter add-on for Google social interventions, helping them to develop ownership and more inclusive societies while Workspace (esrtwhile GSuite). It is designed to help users and organisations import their ComMutiny, established in 2008, is working on the idea of making collectives through macros from Excel to Sheets more easily. Work is also being done to have a better vertical and organizations such as Pravah. It is the 11th annual prize magazine, founded by the Schwab horizontal orientation of documents and better image support in the Google docs. These all Foundation and the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation in 2010. The SEOY Award promotes social features will enhance the efficacy and efficiency of the Google users who have shown development in India and recognizes entrepreneurs who use innovative, sustainable and immense faith in it for so long. Thus it becomes Google's responsibility to provide such awesome solutions to India's social problems. On receiving the prize, Ashraf Patel said that useful modifications so as to make the functioning more interesting and time saving from this recognition for youth leadership had come at the moment when it was needed the most as before. the world presently is beset with inequality, conflict, and environmental issues and need for collaboration and shared relationship with young people to create a better world is more than MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT SIGNED MOU ever before. WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY TO TRAIN ROURKELA IS GEARING UP TO HOST MEN'S ENTREPRENEURS he Maharashtra state government on 10 October, Thursday signed a HOCKEY WORLD CUP, 2023 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cornell University in New ith the steel town of Rourkela being TYork to set up a world-class incubation centre in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra to selected as the men's hockey World Cup provide the necessary infrastructure and conducive environment for new entrepreneurs and Wvenue, in 2023 along with Bhubaneswar, innovative start-ups. With this Maharashtra became the first state in India to set up an FIH president Narinder Batra and sports minister incubation center. Also, this is the first time when Cornell University is setting up an Tusharkanti Behera on Friday, December 11 reviewed incubation center outside the USA. The MoU was signed in a virtual event held in the existing infrastructure projects and planned action. presence of Industries Minister Subhash Desai and other senior officials. The 'Cornell Maha Following the success of the Odisha Men's Hockey World 60' programme will cost Maharashtra government an amount of Rs 7 crore and will have 60 Cup in 2018 and the massive scale at which it was held, FIH entrepreneurs being trained annually at the dedicated incubation centre. Logistics support for announced last year that the 2023 Hockey Men's World the programme will be rendered by Singapore's XED Institute of Management, which is Cup would be held in Odisha, for the second time in a row, in two venues namely Cornell's partner for Asia. Maharashtra Secretary (Industries) Venugopal Reddy said the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The city of Rourkela in the Sundargarh region of Odisha, is first batch of the year-long programme will commence from March 2021.Maharashtra preparing to host the tournament at the same rate as the 2018 edition and in this regard several Development Commissioner Harshdeep Kamble said that the 'International Business Ministers and officials such as the Minister of Sport and Youth Services, Odisha, Tusharkanti Accelerator/Incubator' will be set up in a 13,000 square feet facility at Reliance IT Park in Behera, Principal Secretary, Odisha, Asit Kumar Tripathy, International Hockey Federation Navi Mumbai. Kamble also hinted that there is a possibility of venture capital funding being (FIH), President, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra and others have been called to review, explore made available to the entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs who hold a domicile certificate in and map the road and systematically plan for future actions. They aim to develop the sports Maharashtra will be eligible to take part in the programme. Those participating will also get a infrastructure in accordance with FIH standards and urban development involving the certificate from Cornell University. massive expansion of Rourkela town. Explaining the preparation before the event, FIH President, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra shared that the FIH World Cup, whether for men or women, is the world's leading hockey event and therefore, it is important that all work issues are handled in a professional manner, so that athletes and fans can enjoy a wonderful time. He To place an Advertisement also stated that increasing venues around the world is important for the development of sports. Narindra Batra thanked the public authorities for their commitment and said that he please call on +91- 8433608140 was confident that Odisha will turn out to be a great venue for Men's Hockey World Cup, 2023.

THE FOREST MAN OF INDIA WILL NOW GUIDE BCCI ANNOUNCES INDIA VS ENGLAND TOUR MEXICO TO THE PATH OF FOREST SCHEDULE; 1st TEST FROM 5th FEB 2021 he much awaited home series after a long duration CONSERVATION is on its way in the beginning of next year. England e would have never thought that from Twill visit the home nation India for a full fledged planting one sapling near his house, he long tour consisting of 4 tests, 5 T20s and 3 ODIs, which also Hwould ever get an opportunity to save an includes a Day Night test from February 24. The schedule looks entire nation's ecosystem. The Forest man of India- Jadav quite an interesting one as the English team will not be visiting Payeng has achieved another milestone when Mexican the entire nation for different matches as is usually done. non-profit organisation Fundaciòn Azteca collaborated and Considering the pandemic scenario, the board has decided to requested him to share his incredible knowledge as an conduct all the matches in just three venues: Chennai, Ahmedabad and Pune. The first two environmentalist. Earlier, he has received Padma Shri in tests will be played in Chennai from 5th to 9th Feb and 13th to 17th Feb respectively followed 2014 and 128th Commonwealth points of light award from by the rest two tests in the newly constructed Motera stadium in Ahmedabad from 24th to the Queen of England. This Mexican organization is 28th Feb (Day Night match) and 4th to 8th March respectively. This will be followed by 5 working for conservation of their forests and wildlife from T20 internationals, all to be played in Motera on 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th & 20th of March. The the last two decades and wants Payeng to provide an extra edge to their target. This last phase of the tour will be the 50 over series which will be played in Pune on 23rd,26th and programme will begin from January 1st 2021 and thereafter Payeng will attend various 28th of March. Many State boards are not happy with the choice of venue for this tour, conferences and events in that nation He started the godly task of planting trees in his teenage especially the Maharashtra and Bengal boards. They expected a few matches to be held at when he first grew a little plant near his house on the completely eroded land in the Majuli their place. But being completely ignored has disappointed them. The officials have stated Island of Assam. Since then he hasn't looked back and turned that barren island into a full that their decision on choosing these venues is made by keeping in mind the previously lost fledged forest extending to about 550 acres. The 65 year old living legend has very and pending matches at these locations. Moreover due to Covid pandemic they have to limit beautifully stated that not only Assam but the entire world is his home and that he is feeling the number of stadiums to just three. very happy to share his experience and knowledge to those who are ready to learn. Never running behind Awards and fame, he just does his work as he loves nature and wildlife. He wants the new generation to realise the importance of nature and a green world since PRIME MINISTER MODI ASSURED THAT INDIA mankind has already done immense damage to the flora and fauna of this world by ruthlessly cutting trees and clearing forests over time. WILL SOON BECOME A MANUFACTURING HUB OF SPACE ASSETS MADAGASCAR REPLACED MALDIVES AS THE he motto of 'Aatmanirb VENUE FOR INDIAN OCEAN GAMES 2023 Thar Bharat' he ongoing Covid19 pandemic was proposed this year situation had put an halt on the various midst the Covid crisis. It Tessential activities including the is not only our PM's education and job of people. Though the world has d r e a m b u t a l s o a taken a forward step and resumed some of these responsibility of 130 activities, sports and recreation is not the same as it C r o r e c o u n t r y m e n . was before this crisis. Many huge events like Various sectors have Olympics and ICC MEN T20 CRICKET WORLD started to work for CUP have been postponed. Similar issue was the s h i f t i n g t h e m a i n Indian ocean games 2023, though there is ample manufacturing epicentre to our nation. Another sector which is expecting a great boom is the time left in these games, but the head authorities don't want to take any risk. Thus the event space sector. Modi, on 14th December interacted via virtual conference to the key industries which was going to be held in Maldives has now been shifted to Madagascar. The officials of and start-up's making his statement that he wishes to see the manufacturing hub of space Maldives stated that they insisted on postponing the event to 2025 but their notion was assets in near future. He emphasised on the importance of the Space industry in rejected as the organisers didn't want a large 6 year gap in between the past and future communication and navigation and unvested faith in these industries to run parallel to the editions. They also presented their disappointment because it was going to be a great ISRO and support them in every possible way. Modi believes that this new revolution in the opportunity for their island nation but they are facing challenges due to this pandemic space sector will lead to a massive rise in job opportunities for the talented lads of IITs, NITs scenario. The Indian ocean games have been organised since 1977. Created by the and other technology institutions. Uptil now the world has seen the supremacy of Indian International Olympic committee, this is a multi sports event that gathers people from all youth in the IT sector and now it is the turn for Space industry. Mr. K Sivan, Chairman of these Indian ocean island nations and celebrates the integrity of these nations. The games ISRO, briefed the PM about all the proposals they are receiving from different industries have shown immense rise if the number of participants are concerned. From about 1000 seeking permission and support from Department of Space and over 25 industries have athletes in 1977 to more than 2000 in 2019. This shows the growing interest of people from already approached him for this purpose. The honourable PM also stated that the government these small islands. The countries that are involved in these events are: Comoros, Mauritius, will wholeheartedly support the interested participants in this endeavour. It will definitely Seychelles, Mayotte, Madagascar, Maldives and Reunion. strengthen the public- private relationship. Moreover, professionalism and transparency in policies, and decision-making of the government, will prove extremely beneficial for the companies joining the space sector.

BE THE MIRACLE

Faith gives a name, To all the answers that don't ﬁt, Things beyond human understanding, So miracles is what we call it.

In every baby's cry, 1. Superstar Freddie Mercury is World's 1st Indian We see the miracles of life. My name is Abheya Arora. I worked as an intern with the prestigious Rockstar. In every fighter and survivor, Mumbai based NGO “HULAHUL Foundation”. My worked spanned for 3 The miracle of human strife. months and I was at the post of a content writer, writing for the NGO's weekly 2. In World's History, India produced the largest newspaper “The HULAHUL Times”. In my time with the NGO, I contributed volunteer Army during World War 2. And with every passing day, 60+ articles of 600-1000 words each, in a total of 270 hours. We've finally come to believe, 3. Oldest game Chess was invented in India. That this tiny world holds miracles, Herein, I'll talk and share my experience of working with the organisation More than we can live to see. and my learnings in the process. 4. Yoga has existed for our 5000 year and originated in India. We're so busy pleading for strength, The information of the organisation and their recruitment reached me That we forget what can be done, through a Facebook post on their page. I looked up the organization and was 5. The Thirupathi Vishnu Temple, World's largest If we yield the power of will, thoroughly impressed by their work, as a result I applied and sent in the mail. religious pilgrimage destination. Even larger than Rome And choose to perform one. Soon enough I got a reply back, acknowledging my interest. A week later I had a or Mecca. telephonic interview with Ms. Afreen. It was my first interview for an When we pray to god helplessly, application for a post as an intern. The talk with Ms. Afreen was so smooth and 6. Sushruta is regarded as the Father of Surgery, as over He whispers to all of us, naturally flowing and it didn't feel like an interview. She created a really (virtual) 2600 years ago Sushruta and his team conducted “Each of you is but a miracle, comfort space to voice out my queries and for me to provide an answer to theirs. complicated Surgery. So what's all the fuss?”

A few days later, I got the mail informing me that I have been selected in the 7. India was one of the richest countries in the early So give the world their hope, first round and will proceed to the second round of interview. My second 17th century. Their solution, their only cure, interview took place with Mr. Ravi. This one did feel like a real interview but sir And when you see the helpless and was very cordial which calmed my nerves. As it came to a close, I felt the 8. World's 1st University was established in Takshila in pained, interview went well and I was informed that in a few days I would be notified 700 BC. More than 10500 students from all over the BE THE MIRACLE they wish for! about the result. world studied more than 60 subjects. **** A few weeks later, I got a mail confirming me that my hunch was right and 9. World's highest cricket ground in Chail, Himachal the interview did really go well and within the next few days I got my Pradesh built in 1893. By appointment letter. I began my work with the organisation from 14th of Freya Ganatra September. 10. Bhaskaracharya was one who, before the astronomer Smart, rightly calculated the revolution of Earth around Since then, I worked under the guidance of Ms. Smita Kuntay. She has the Sun. been really supportive and helpful throughout the duration of the internship. The work culture and the environment were encouraging and growth oriented. My **** work was appreciated and praised. With Ms. Smita and Ms. Afreen, I could easily put forth my doubts and concerns; and always receive an effective and efficient answer.

Overall, my experience with the organisation has been nothing short of a perfect balance between professionalism and amiability. I am really honoured to have gotten this opportunity and to be able to put my eﬀorts for the mutual beneﬁt of me and the organisation. Even, as I have completed with my internship with the organisation, I have received great appreciation and wishes for my future. I wish to convey my heartiest gratitude and wish this organisation the best for its future.

Regards Abheya Arora

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