22 February, 2021

Monday 22 February - 28 February 2021 Mumbai TheThe Year : 2nd Editor - in - Chief Issue No. : 50 HULAHULHULAHUL TTimesimes Mr. Ravi Singh Initiative by HULAHUL Foundation WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE: A CALL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

orld Day of Social Justice is an internationally recognized day which emphasizes the need to promote social justice that include eﬀorts to tackle ● Employment growth between 2000 to 2007 averaged to 0.9% whereas since 2008 it Wissues like poverty, gender equality, human rights, exclusion, unemployment only averaged to 0.1%. and social protection. Many organizations, including the United Nations, International Labour Organization and American Library Association assert statements on the importance ● Around 60% of all workers lack any sort of employment contract. of social justice in the society. The United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate the World Day of Social Justice on 20 February, each year. The decision was approved on 26 ● Less than 45% of salaried and wage workers are employed on a full-time basis, and even November 2007 and the world started observing this day in the year 2009. The main focus of that number is declining. the declaration is to guarantee fair outcomes for everyone through social protection, employment, social dialogue and fundamental rights and ● By the year 2019, people that were out of work were more principles. than 212 million.

Students, being the future of the nation, need to know about the ● To keep pace with the growth of the working population, need for social justice, the importance of which can be inculcated in by the year 2030, more than 600 million new jobs need to be their minds by teaching about topics such as childhood poverty, created. human rights, sustainable development and global citizenship. A series of lessons have been made available by the country with the Theme 2021: A Call For Social Justice In The United Nations and many such programs. The collections and Digital Economy lesson plans made are applicable and are available for students of all ages. The world of work is transformed by the digital economy. The past decade saw the proliferation of digital platforms in several Background sectors of the society and economy with the expansion in cloud computing, broadband connectivity and data. Since the year 2020, there has been further impact and growth of the On 10 June 2008, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the ILO digital economy, as the covid-19 pandemic gave rise to work from home and learn from Declaration on Social Justice. Since the ILO's constitution of 1919, this is considered the home methods which needed digital help. The crisis also led to the growth of digital divide third major statement of policies and principles adopted by the International Labour across and between developing and developed countries, especially in terms of affordability, Conference. This declaration proved to be a powerful reaffirmation of the International availability and use of information and access to the internet, further deepening existing Labour Organization's values. The main aim is to achieve progress as well as social justice in inequalities. the hour of globalization. The declaration came out at a crucial political moment, when there was a need for a strong social dimension towards globalization. The declaration also Though the digital platforms provide benefits and income-generating opportunities for reflected a productive outlook. It highlights the importance of sustainable enterprises in everyone including women, young people, people with disabilities and migrant workers, producing income opportunities and greater employment for everybody. they, on the other hand pose risks and inequalities to workers engaged in location-based platforms. For traditional businesses, there are a lot many challenges including unfair The General Assembly recognizes the fact that in order to achieve and maintain security competition, funding amount and inadequate availability of reliable infrastructure for digital and peace among nations, social justice and social development are necessary. Another purpose. important fact is that social justice and social development cannot be achieved in the absence of security and peace. The General Assembly also recognized that interdependence and Conclusion globalization are opening new opportunities through investment, capital flows, advances in technology and trade, for the improvement and development of living standards around the This year's world day of social justice commemoration aims at solutions to achieve poverty world and the growth of the world economy. There do remain serious challenges, including eradication, sustainable development, universal social protection, promotion of decent work insecurity, poverty, serious financial crises, inequality and exclusion within and among and full employment, access to social well-being, gender equality and justice for all. societies. There remain considerable obstacles to full participation in the global economy Alternatively, it aims at actions needed to provide decent work opportunities, to overcome and further integration for the developing countries, as well as certain countries with digital divide and to protect human rights and labour in the modern era of digital economies in transition. technologies.

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TAJ MAHOTSAV : INDIA'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY AT DISPLAY aj Mahotsav is an event hosted at Shilpgram in Agra, India. It is an annual 10-day One among the major attractions of the Mahotsav of Agra is undoubtedly the Food event that happens from 18 to 27 February. The festival aims at invoking the Festival, which serves people with some of the oldest mouth-watering cuisines from various Tmemories of the nawab style and that of the old Mughal era in Uttar Pradesh regions of the country. It is definitely a delight as well as an ideal place for the connoisseurs of during the 18th and 19th centuries. The event is organised by Taj Mahotsav Committee good food to pamper the taste buds of the food lovers visiting the place with endless varieties w h i c h i s p e r m i t t e d b y t h e of dishes. The Mahotsav majorly Commissioner of the Agra Division. aims at producing the oldest dishes from the interiors of Uttar Pradesh. Taj Mahotsav The Fun Fair of the Taj Mahotsav is Taj Mahotsav has been celebrated definitely a big attraction for in Agra since 1992, for ten days in the children. The event is a complete month of February, from 18th to 27th, package of entertainment for every year. The event is organized by everyone, as it offers amusement and t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f To u r i s m , thrill. Adults and teenagers enjoy Government of India. The event is various rides, mainly the roller mainly dedicated to the promotion of coaster whereas children feel the country's rich culture, art and craft, content with merry-go-rounds, cuisine, music and dance. The event Ferris wheel and train-rides. serves as an acknowledgement to the exponents of music, art and cuisine Taj Mahal – The Great from the entire country and also to the Symbol Of Love craftsmen of the country. The major crowd of the event are the tourists who The Taj Mahal, situated in come from all around the world Agra, is an ivory-white marble including the Indian tourists. The mausoleum. It got commissioned by venue of the event is Shilpgram, which the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in is a place that is at a stone's throw away 1632. He built the great masterpiece from one of the seven wonders of the to house the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, world, Taj Mahal. The festival is his favourite wife. The construction initiated with a procession which project involved around 20,000 includes bejewelled camels and artisans under the guidance of a elephants, folk artists, master group of architects led by Ustad craftsmen and drum beaters. The Ahmad Lahauri. The Taj Mahal got major attraction of this festival is the designated as a UNESCO World availability of amazing works of art Heritage Site in the year 1983 for and craft. These major pieces of being “the jewel of Muslim art in attraction are available at affordable India and is one of the universally prices, unlike high maintenance items. admired masterpieces of the world's heritage”. It is highly regarded as the The procession is carried out in an best sample of Mughal architecture. effort to reconstruct those processions It is also regarded as the symbol of carried out during the time of the India's great history. The Taj Mahal Mughals. A variety of crafts are put to display during the festival, as from around the country attracts more than 7-8 million visitors every year. The year 2007 saw the declaration of Taj more than 400 legendary artisans get an opportunity to display their best of creation. The Mahal as the winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World (2000-2007). crafts include handmade carpets of Bhadohi, wood carvings of Saharanpur, blue pottery of Khurja, brass and other metal ware of Moradabad, silk of Varanasi, hand printing from Conclusion Farrukhabad, carpets and shawls from Gujarat or Kashmir, bamboo or cane work from North East India, wood or stone carvings from Tamil Nadu, paper and mash work from South India This year is the 30th edition of Taj Mahotsav, but unfortunately due to the ongoing and Kantha stitch from West Bengal. Visitors also get to see some beautiful spectacular pandemic of CoronaVirus, the Taj Mahotsav of 2021 stands cancelled. This turns out to be a performances performed by artists from every corner of the country. The folk dances big shock for tourists as well as businessmen and traders. This is because, this ten-day event performed by these artists are sure to engulf people in their charisma and keep people has always been of great honour and pride as well as has always given profits to the people enthralled for a long time. organizing as well as people participating.

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INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY: FOSTERING MULTILINGUALISM

nternational Mother Language Day is observed worldwide on 21 February, every Statistically speaking, every two weeks, a language gets disappeared, taking along year. This day is celebrated to promote awareness about the cultural and linguistic with it an entire intellectual and cultural heritage. It is observed that around 43% of the Idiversity as well as to promote multilingualism. In a broader sense, Mother calculated 6000 languages spoken across the world are already endangered. Only a very Language Day is celebrated to promote the protection and preservation of all languages few languages are given place in the public domain and the education systems, and even used by people all around the world. Bangladesh came up with the idea of celebrating the lesser number of languages are given a place in the digital world. Globally, around 40% of International Mother Language Day. 21st February in Bangladesh is that day when the people don't have access to education in a language that they understand or speak. natives fought for the recognition of their mother tongue, Bangla language. Multicultural and multilingual societies exist only through their languages which preserve and transmit culture and traditional knowledge in a sustainable way. History Importance United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization declared 21 February as the International Mother Language Day in the year 1999. Since, 21 February In the year 2018, UNESCO reinforced its commitment to linguistic diversity and 2000, the day has been observed throughout invited its Member States to celebrate the the world. The declaration of the day came up International Mother Language Day in as as a tribute to the Language Movement many languages as possible. The theme for carried by the Bangladeshis. When Pakistan the year was “Linguistic diversity and was formed in 1947, it had two separate parts multilingualism count for sustainable both in terms of geography and culture, development”. UNESCO emphasizes the namely the East and West Pakistan. In 1948, fact that, we people live in multicultural and Urdu was declared as the sole national multilingual societies with multilingual language of the country, in spite of Bangla citizens. Our languages are our identity and being the language used by the majority of that we exist through them. We express people in both east and west Pakistan. The o u r s e l v e s t h r o u g h l a n g u a g e , w e East Pakistan (now known as Bangladesh) communicate, we take part in the public and protested, as the majority of people from the social life, and we transmit culture and place were Bangla speaking people. They knowledge in a sustainable way, all through wanted Bangla to be recognized as one of the our language. national languages, in addition to Urdu. The protest led to massive rallies and meetings On this particular day, efforts are taken and saw the death of four students. Such by UNESCO and other United Nations incidents where people sacrificed their own agencies to organize events to promote lives for their mother tongue are very rare. linguistic and cultural diversity around the Bangladeshis see the day as one of the tragic world. They encourage and appreciate days. It is even declared as a national holiday people to be knowledgeable about their in Bangladesh. mother tongue. They provide them with the awareness of promoting their language and culture in other countries. The theme of the Multilingualism previous year, i.e., 2020 was “Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity”.

International Mother Language Day produces hope that multilingualism and Conclusion languages can advance inclusion and can aid the Sustainable Development Goal's aim of leaving no individual behind. UNESCO recognizes the importance of education, based on The theme for the International Mother Language Day of this year was “Fostering the mother tongue, also known as the ﬁrst language acquisition. UNESCO emphasizes that Multilingualism for inclusion in Education and Society”. This year's celebration was a call education based on the mother tongue must begin as early as from the childhood as on educators, teachers, policy makers, parents and families to recognize their commitment education serves to be the foundation of learning. towards multilingual education, and its inclusion in education to advance education recovery in the current situation of covid-19. This year the celebration took place virtually Languages along with their complex implications for communication, education, with a webinar that addressed two main themes, 'rethinking inclusive practice and policy in identity, social integration and development are of great importance for people and the learning and teaching in the context of multilingualism' and 'enhancing inclusion by planet. However, due to the process of globalization, they are under a huge threat or are multilingualism, including early childhood education and care and sign language. gradually disappearing. With languages, the world's rich cultural diversity also fades away. Opportunities, memory, traditions, unique modes of expression and thinking are all lost **** along with the valuable resources that ensure a better future. The HULAHUL Times 4 Monday 22 February - 28 February 2021 Mumbai

ARUNACHAL PRADESH FOUNDATION DAY: ORCHID STATE OF INDIA

runachal Pradesh celebrated its 35th Foundation Day or say Statehood Day 70 - 80% of rainfall is received in the months between May and October in Arunachal on 20th February. Arunachal Pradesh was recognized as a full-fledged state Pradesh, a state which receives an annual rainfall of 2000 to 5000 millimetres. Aon 20 February 1987. It came to be known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) until the year 1972. By 20 January 1972, it got the status of Union Territory and Biodiversity In Arunachal Pradesh was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest diversity of birds and mammals in India. There are On 15 August 1975, the state saw an elected Legislative Assembly being constituted more than 200 species of mammals and around 750 species of birds. The year 2000 saw the and the starting over of office by the first Council of Ministers. The first general election state covered with 63,093 km2 of tree cover. In the year 2013, 31273 km2 of forest area in was held in February 1978. The state is divided into 16 districts for proper administration. Arunachal Pradesh including Myanmar, Bhutan and China, were identified as part of a The capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar large area of continuous forest generally in Papum Para district. Itanagar was named known as Intact forest landscapes. It is after Ita fort which means fort of bricks home for around 85 terrestrial mammals, which was built in 14th century AD. The 500 birds, many insects, butterflies and state is mentioned as the Prabhu Mountains reptiles and for over 5000 plants. The of the Puranas in epic poems and ancient Brahmaputra Valley semi-evergreen forests literature. This place saw sage Parshuram are at the lowest elevations at Arunachal atoning for his sin, King Bismaka finding his Pradesh's border with Assam. The state kingdom, Lord Krishna marrying Rukmini supports many medicinal plants. The hills and sage Vyasa meditating. Several places in and mountain slopes are covered with Arunachal Pradesh have archaeological temperate, alpine and subtropical forests of remains that lay scattered, which make the o a k , p i n e , fi r, m a p l e a n d d w a r f state rich in cultural heritage. rhododendron. Mouling and Namdapha National Parks add glory to the biodiversity Arunachal Pradesh of the state.

Arunachal Pradesh is a state carved out Arunachal Pradesh of Assam. The west of the state is bordered Statehood Day 2020 by the kingdom of Bhutan, to the southeast and south by Myanmar and Nagaland, to the Arunachal Pradesh celebrated its 34th north by Tibet Autonomous Region of China Statehood Day on 20 February 2020. The and to the southwest by Assam. The major Chief Guest of the event was Union Home rivers of the state are the Brahmaputra and Minister Amit Shah. He laid the stone as part its tributaries which constitute Dibang of the foundation for the new headquarters (Sikang), Subansiri, Kameng, Tirap and of the state police. The Industrial Lohit. The Brahmaputra river is known with Investment Policy of 2020 was launched different names in different parts of and also the Joram Koloriang Road which Arunachal Pradesh. For instance, it is known was constructed by the Border Roads as Tsangpo and Dihang in the Tibet Organization was inaugurated. Autonomous Region of China and Siang in certain places of Arunachal Pradesh. Conclusion A majority of population of Arunachal Pradesh is largely dependent on agriculture, Arunachal Pradesh, part of the seven sister states of Northeast India, is the largest especially on jhum cultivation. People of the state are also into other horticulture crops like among them by area. Also known as the Paradise of the Botanists or the Orchid State of oranges, pineapples and apples and cash crops cultivation such as potatoes. The state India, the state in itself is beauty on earth. The state has several tourist spots including celebrates several festivals which include Solung and Mopin of the Adis, Boori-boot of the Tawang, Tipi, Bhismaknagar, Tezu, Miao, Itanagar Malinithan and so on. To Hill Miris, Sherdukpens, Losar of the Monpas, Si-Donyi of the Tagins, Dree of the commemorate the state getting the status of a Union Territory on 20th of February, Apatanis, Nyokum of the Nishs, Reh of the Idu-Mishmis, etc. animal sacrifice is a common Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day is celebrated on that same day. ritual followed by the people of Arunachal Pradesh in most of the festivals.

The weather in Arunachal Pradesh varies according to the elevation. The areas of low **** altitude have a humid subtropical climate whereas parts of high-altitude areas have a subtropical highland and alpine climate.

ith the Union Budget, came most prominent news of an IPO coming up 2. With the slowdown in the economic ground, LIC IPO is said to grace the markets in from India's largest Insurer. The government will soon launch a stake sale FY 2022; now, for an IPO, LIC first needs to determine the embedded value of its shares Wfor IDBI, the speculations are if LIC could pare its shares for 5-7 % (embedded value is a sum of Net Asset Value and present value of the future profits of LIC, a tranches it will improve its valuation bottom-up market approach allowed for prior to its issual; it's not to hold on to explicit market risks, as it considers IDBI investments for 12 years but to future profits of the existing company unlock its value and attract large m e a n i n g n o i n t r o d u c t i o n s a r e investors before that. Let's face it, LIC considered) LIC to issue shares and list has seen premium loses with the them for investors to invest, needs to pandemic outbreak. The government is bring down its share value below 15% in keen on helping LIC to divest on its other listed companies; which demands stakes likewise to make room for special amendments in the LIC act. potential buyers to invest and the value can be unlocked so as LIC can focus on 3. Idea behind this IDBI case and its core business. Investors can relax as IPO; the government would eventually LIC Board is keen to follow the steps offload 25% of its stakes through for acquisition of stakes in IDBI multiple tranches (a portion of its value) marked by the regulators. But, how will this help LIC's IPO? If LIC could pare its stakes in IDBI's it Understanding this a little better; would unlock the share value even 1. Indian Economy has seen few of the b e f o r e t h e l o c k i n p e r i o d , major acquisitions in the times where simultaneously increasing the having a stabilized economy was on a embedded value which in due course priority. Government also asked LIC to infuse funds in IDBI, which was hot on news. For leads to an increase in market valuation for LIC's issual. one, IDBI was in a remarkably worst situation. Two, LIC agreed to invest a hefty amount LIC has reported a 32 lakh crore balance sheet as on FY2020-21, which means even a in IDBI which is seen as a bad investment choice. While LIC promised this infusion stake sale of around 25% will take the markets by storm! seeking IDBI's turnaround strategies. However for that to happen, the bank needs to clear out its balance sheets nullifying NPA's. Currently LIC has 51% shares in IDBI. ****

RELIANCE ACQUIRED BIG BAZAAR?

uture Group has been in news for quite a After about 5 months of this takeover long time, for the 2 giants Amazon and announcement, Delhi HC stayed on the previous order FReliance had given their bets for on status quo of the deal; SEBI allowed the takeover acquisition. While amazon purchased 49% of deal and BSE also granted 'no adverse observation'. unlisted firm The Future coupon Ltd so as to buy out Amazon recently seeks aid from Supreme Court in a Future's flagship retail business in future (serving bid to block this deal between Future Group's and the lock-in period), Reliance announced a takeover Reliance. for Rs. 24,713 crore deal, acquiring rights for Big Bazaar. Being rival for a long time Amazon and Reliance are having a nook to nook face off for the Future's Amazon filed in a legal suit in Singapore court Retail Big Bazaar. This takeover/acquisition will arguing that Future's violated the contract with the definitely be a game changer in the retail sector in US firm by entering into a deal with Reliance; it did multiple frames for whoever wins this bet. For manage to barred Future's from taking any steps to Amazon being online for a long period, with big dispose or issue securities securing any funding bazaar it gets a hands down local store business. And from 3rd party. Delhi High Court heard Amazon's reliance, a typical business franchise, can slurp out for the same demanding an arbitration proceeds on a 'draft scheme of arrangement'. It also profits out of this! submitted several letters to the regulators for them to suspend their reviews on this takeover and not granting the 'no objection certification' on grounds of this case. ****

MURAIDUGANDUAR ALI MANIKFAN: THE SELF- EDUCATED , MULTI-FACETED PADMA SHRI AWARDEE

. Ali Manikfan is a man who believes in and promotes a life of simplicity. He also claims that there is a day called universal day and conjunction always happens Muraiduganduar Ali Manikfan also known as Muräduganduar Ali Befanu on that day. According to him, last month of the day should be the universal day of Mwas born to Musa Manikfan and Fatima Manikaon 16 March, 1938 in conjunction. His calendar is followed by a minority in the State of Tamil Nadu in India, Where Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep. Musa Manikfan and Fatima ManikaHe is a multi- talented He is the Chairman of the Hijra Committee of India. personality who has gained expertise in various fields such as marine biology , ecology, cosmology and shipbuilding. Another innovative invention of Manikfan is a roller-driven motorcycle out of a bicycle with an attached old power sprayer motor. He, along with his son Musa travelled from Tamil What's surprising and makes his story even more interesting is that he did not have Nadu to Delhi on this motorcycle covering an average distance of 60 to 70 km a day and formal education in any of these. When he was young his completed the journey in 45 days. Although the father sent him to Kannur to attend school. However, maximum speed of this vehicle is only 35km per hour, Manikfan who believes that formal education is artificial Manikfan claims that it is a lot cheaper and also more and the best way to attain knowledge and wisdom is by efficient than the two- wheelers that run on petrol . observing the environment, soon returned back home and did not pursue education beyond class 8. But, he did The 82 years old Manikfan is presently living in a continue to fulfill his quest for knowledge. He started by rented house in Olavanna in Kozhikode with his wife. He learning several languages such as English, Hindi, has four children, three daughters and a son. Two of his Malayalam, Arabic, Latin, French, Russian, German, daughters work as a teacher and his son is a marine Sinhalese, Persian, Sanskrit, Tamil and Urdu. He thus engineer. None of his children have received any formal became a multilingual person as he could read and write education. They are self-taught and have cleared the many languages other than his mother tongue Divehi qualifying examinations. Manikfan believes Manikfan (Mahl). Manikfan was a Muslim scholar and worked as a that there are enough resources to aid ones explorations. teacher in 1956. He later became a clerk in Minicoy. “Now it is easy because you have the internet. There are Although he was interested in and acquired knowledge in no limits if we have the will to walk that extra mile,” he several fields such as marine geography, astronomy, social said. science, traditional shipbuilding, education, fisheries, agriculture and horticulture, Manikfan's major area of It was a surprise for the people of Olavanna when interest was marine life. He was a keen observer, knew they came to know that Ali Manikfan was one of the 102 almost every fish that inhabited the sea off the Minicoy islands and this observation turned Padma Shri awardees for the year 2021. Mohammed Basheer and P.R. Ramachandran, into a passion for fishes. This motivated him to study more about fishes, their origin and employees of a private firm in Olavanna said, “He is lean and frail but walked straight and everything in and out about them. In the 1960s he started working at Central Marine Fisheries with a twinkle in his eyes but we never knew who he was until the news flashed that he was Research Institute of India( CFRI) where with his excellent observation skills he helped the awarded the Padma Shri.” They had always known him as a simple man who had retired from marine biologist Dr. Santhappan Jones discover a new fish species. Dr. Jones was so CFRI because Manikafan always preferred to stay away from recognition and never bragged impressed by Manikfan that he named this newly found fish Abudefduf manikfani after Ali about his accomplishments. "In the desert, numerous types of flowers blossom and fade. My Manikfan. He is also the co-author of a paper that describes the fish species found in the life is like that", he says. He is a believer of the Quran and says that the Quran asks humans to Laccadive archipelago . Manikfan also employed his skills in agriculture. He owns 15-acres think as they have been endowed with this unique capability and must make full use of this of land in Valliyur in Thirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu and follows non-aggressive potential. Even at an age of more than 80 years, Manikfan has hardly settled down in his life. agricultural methods that are nature friendly. The electricity requirements for his field are He is still an enthusiastic person who spends most of his time reading or writing and always fulfilled by a windmill that he has built himself. Even his house is constructed out of eco- eager to learn new things. friendly material which are easily available. Manikfan who was clueless that how did he even get nominated for the awards was In 1981, Manikfan was invited to Oman to make a special kind of ship, a replica of the awarded the Padma Shri in grassroot innovations category. When asked what his favourite one believed to be used by Sinbad, the Sailor, during his voyages. Irish voyager Tim Sirven innovation is or for which innovation he is honoured with the Padma Shri, Manikfan who had invited him wanted that the ship be made without metals. Manikfan and his team smilingly responded, “I don't see anything that way, I live one day at a time. I can say that made a 27-m long ship using timber and coir in a year. It was named "Sohar" after the town of recently I have designed a motorcycle for the handicapped.” Sohar in Oman. Tim and his team travelled 9,000 km from Oman to China on it and it is now kept in a museum in Oman. After reading the simple yet unique and vibrant story of Ali Manikfan, one question that will cross every person's mind is that is it even possible to be an expert in so many fields "Those days metal was not used for making ships and hence we had to replicate one without having received formal education in any of them. The life of Manikfan is an answer using timber. This ship sailed up to China from Oman and is still kept at Oman museum", with a well- suited example. It takes will and determination to learn things and to experiment Manikfan said in an interview. with them. It is the quest for knowledge without bothering about recognitions and accolades that takes one to great heights in life. Another area of interest for Ali Manikfan is the lunar calendar. He has designed one himself based on new moon times and astronomical algorithms. According to Ali Manikfan's **** criterion "If the new moon ie. the geocentric conjunction of the sun and moon occurs before 00:00 UT, the following calendrical day is the first day of lunar month".

11TH EDITION OF 'RASHTRIYA SANSKRITI BEST MARCHING CONTINGENT TROPHY-2021 n February 15, 2021, defence MAHOTSAV' INAUGURATED IN WESTBENGAL minister Rajnath Singh honoured he 11th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav Othe best marching contingents of was inaugurated by Governor of West the Republic day parade. The felicitation TBengal Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar on ceremony was held at New Delhi. The trophy February 14, Sunday at Cooch Behar Palace in of best marching contingent among the Tri- West Bengal. Minister of State for Culture and Services was grabbed by the Jat Regimental Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel was also Centre. Brigadier Adarsh K Butail and Subedar present at the inauguration ceremony. The Major (Honorary Captain) Virendra received Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is organised by the the trophy on behalf of the Jat Regimental ministry of culture under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Centre. Delhi police bagged the award for best Bharat Programme. The event is held to celebrate the idea of unity in diversity and provides a marching contingent among the Central Armed platform to showcase folk and tribal art, dance, music, cuisines, and culture of one state in Police Forces (CAPF) and other auxiliary services. The award was received by Special other states. It also acts as an opportunity for the artists and artisans to make some money. Ten Commissioner of Police Robin Hibu and Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat,on editions of RSM have been held successfully till date since November, 2015 in various states behalf of the Delhi Police. Delhi police received appreciation from the defence minister for and cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, Bengaluru, Tawang, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tehri and maintaining professionalism even during the stressful times of the pandemic. Mr. Singh Madhya Pradesh.The Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav will last till 28 February, 2020 and will congratulated all the officers and jawans of Delhi Police for winning the prestigious Best be held in different locations in West Bengal. From February 14 to February 16, the event will Marching Contingent Trophy even though they had to deal with very stressful duties and be held in Cooch Behar while Darjeeling will be the location from February 22 to February faced a volatile situation for the last few months. He also praised the Jat Regimental Centre 24. Finally, the event will conclude at Murshidabad which is the location for 27th and 28th for their courage and valor. Several other dignitaries such as Chief of the Defence Staff, Chief February.This edition of the RSM has become increasingly significant due to the impact of of the Army Staff, Chief of the Air Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff, Defence Secretary and other covid-19 on the cultural sector. The ministry aims to provide support to the artists through high ranking officers from MHA and MOD were also a part of the award ceremony. Mr. Singh this event. The Mahotsav will witness participation from renowned artists of various art stated that India is not only the oldest and world's largest democracy but also the land of forms. It is also hoped that the event will reconnect the youths with their indegenous culture. varied cultures and religions, and hence the march past by different continents during the Republic Day Parade is a symbol of the country's unity in diversity. He said that it reflects the sense of national pride and preparedness of the security forces. FOUR WOMEN SCIENTISTS WON THE SERB AICTE TO JOIN HANDS WITH ED-TECH FIRMS WOMEN EXCELLENCE AWARD 2021 he Science and Engineering Research Board FOR ONLINE EDUCATION (SERB) which is a statutory body of the he All India Council for TDepartment of Science and Technology Technical Education (AICTE) is (DST) has declared the SERB Women Excellence Tall geared up to introduce an e- Award for the year 2021, on the occasion of the learning platform that will involve International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The participation from both government award has been conferred to Four young women fellows institutions and ed-tech startups. This of different National Science Academies. The award platform will offer access to a variety of function was held on February 13. Each awardee was online professional courses to students as granted a sum of INR 15lakh for a period of three years well as mid-career professionals. This is to work on their research ideas. The SERB women being done in sync with the National excellence award is a one- time award given to women Education Policy which seeks to make scientists who are below 40 years and have received tertiary education more flexible. According recognition from any one or more of the National to AICTE member secretary Rajeev Kumar, Academies such as the 'Young Scientist Medal', 'Young Associateship', etc. Shobhna Kapoor, technology is extremely important in Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay is one of the reshaping the education sector. The regulators believe that this e- learning platform will be scientists who has received this award. She has been working in the area of Chemical Biology able to cater to the needs of students in a more personalised and specific manner. Moreover, with expertise in 'Host-Pathogen Interactions and Membrane Biology, Chemical Biology this move will also improve the overall learning outcome by providing more options and and Biophysics. Another awardee, Antara Banerjee, Scientist B at National Institute For choice of course to suit their requirements. One of the AICTE officials also stated that post the Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai has an expertise in the field of Signal covid- led changes in methodology of teaching and education, students and parents have Transduction and Biology of Reproduction and Endocrinology. Dr. Sonu Gandhi, Scientist D become more accepting towards the online mode of education. “The intention of the move is from National Institute Of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad, has been given the award for great and it brings private and government players in higher education space together. It also her work in the Bionanotechnology area focusing on Nanosensors, Design and Fabrication shows that the government is willing to capitalize the momentum gained post-covid of Label-free Biosensors. Dr. Ritu Gupta, Assistant Professor at Indian Institute Of outbreak. But we must promote this initiative and ask universities to join in," said Mayank Technology Jodhpur, Rajasthan was also chosen for this honor. Her area of work is Kumar, co-founder of upGrad, an ed-tech firm that is providing industry-linked and job- Nanotechnology with expertise in Materials Science, Nanodevices and Sensors, Health & oriented courses in collaboration with several leading universities and institutions. He also Energy. informed that upGrad is a part of this initiative.

INDIA BEAT ENGLAND IN THE SECOND TEST INDIAN ASTRONOMERS DETECTED HUGE MATCH OPTICAL FLARE IN BLACK HOLE 'BL LACERTAE' ndian cricket team has managed to balance n a major breakthrough for astronomy, the ongoing test series with England by Indian astronomers have reported Iwinning the second match of the series by Iwitnessing one of the strongest flares from a good lead of 317 runs after having lost the first a feeding super massive black hole or blazar called match. India won the toss and the team decided to BL Lacertae. Analysis of these flares can help the bat first. The first innings started off quite well for astronomers to detect its source of emission and to India with 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma, the opening determine the mass of the black hole. On Tuesday, batsman scored a whooping 161 runs which February 13, the department of Science and included 18 fours and two sixes. Although, wickets kept falling at the other end. Subham Gill Technology said that the analysis will bring out and Skipper Virat Kohli could not score any run. However, Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant answers to the mysteries of the universe by providing insight about different stages of played well under pressure and the team managed to put up a total of 329 runs. Rahane added evolution. A group of astronomers headed by Alok Chandra Gupta from Aryabhatta 67 runs to the team's tally while Rishabh Pant made 58 runs in 77 balls which included 7 fours Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) had been following the blazar since and 3 sixes. Moeen Ali and Olly stone from England took 4 and 3 wickets respectively. But, October 2020. The team observed the exceptionally high flare for the first time on January 16, on their turn to bat, England could only make 134 runs and none of their batsmen were able to 2021 with the help of Sampurnanand Telescope (ST) and 1.3m Devasthal Fast Optical score big. Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed 5 wickets for the team. The all-rounder also Telescopes located in Nainital. Blazars or feeding super massive black holes have always supported his team with the bat in the second innings when the team was losing quick captured the attention of astronomers from all across the world. The reason being their wickets. Ashwin made 106 runs consisting of 14 fours and 1 six. Kohli added 62 runs and the complicated emission mechanism. The speed jets of charged particles emitted by them is team made a total of 286 runs in the second innings. English bowlers Jack Leach and Moeen approximately equal to the speed of light and are one of the most luminous and energetic Ali took four wickets each. England who now had a target of 482 runs for their second innings objects in the Universe. Scientists believe that the data collected from the flares of BL was all out on a meagre score of 164 runs. Indian bowler Axar Patel took maximum of 4 Lacertae blazar will prove beneficial in determining the mass and size of the emission region wickets followed by Ashwin with 3 wickets. Ashwin was also declared as the player of the of black hole, which are believed to be one of the oldest astronomical objects. match for his magnificent performance with both bat and ball. After the second match both India and England have 1 victory each with two matches of the series yet to be played. The third match of the series will be played from 24th to 28th February at Sardar Patel Stadium , Gujarat. RBI CONSTITUTED 8-MEMBER EXPERT PANEL FOR STRENGTHENING OF URBAN CO-OPERATIVE SKILL MINISTRY LAUNCHED FELLOWSHIP BANKS PROGRAMME IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IIMS he Reserve Bank of India on Monday, 15 he Ministry of Skill Development and February said that it has formed an eight- Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Tmember expert committee who will design a TMahatma Gandhi National Fellowship road map for strengthening the Primary (Urban) Co- (MGNF) 2021-23 on February 15, in partnership with operative Banks (UCBs) to examine the prospects of the nine IIMs. The fellowship is rolled out under consolidation of the sector. arch Organisation scientists SANKALP(Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness are also conducting a thorough analysis of the disaster. for Livelihood Promotion) which is a World Bank loan The committee has been allotted the role of analysing the assisted scheme. After receiving training from IIMs, impact of the regulatory measures taken by the RBI and fellows will assist strengthen the district skill other authorities on UCBs over the last five years. This administration and the District Skill Committees (DSCs) under the fellowship. The selected analysis will help to recognise key constraints and promoters in fulfilment of their socio- fellows under the programme will be given a stipend of about Rs 50,000 per month during the economic objective. The committee will also review the current regulatory approach and first year and Rs 60,000 per month during the second year. In its pilot project MGNF had recommend suitable measures for enhanced growth of the sector. Further, it will work to trained 69 fellows working across 69 districts. The ministry is now expanding MGNF to all determine effective measures to speeden up rehabilitation and resolution of UCBs. Assessing remaining districts in the country. The nine IIMs involved in training fellows are IIM The potential and impact of consolidation of the sector is another task on the Committee's Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM- plate. Presently, There are 1,482 urban cooperative banks and 58 multi-state cooperative Udaipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi and IIM-Jammu. The application process for MGNF banks having about 8.6 crore depositors with total savings deposit of about Rs 4.85 lakh 2021-23 has started on 15th February and will end on March 27, 2020. The two-year crore. The former RBI Deputy Governor N. S. Vishwanathan will be the chairman of this academic programme will have in-built component of on-ground practical experience with committee. The other seven members are former Chairman of the National Bank for the district administration. “The fellows under MGNF will acquire academic expertise and Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chartered technical competency in understanding the overall skill ecosystem along with being attached Accountant Mukund Chitale, retired Indian Administrative Service officers NC Muniyappa to DSCs and help them manage the skill development planning at district level through the and RN Joshi, IIM Bengaluru Professor MS Sriram, President of the National Federation of mechanism of formulating district skill development plans (DSDPs),” the ministry of skill Urban Cooperative Banks and Credit Societies Jyotindra Mehta and Neeraj Nigam from and development said in a statement. RBI.

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