Embassy of India 08 - 14 July 2019 Jakarta INDIA'S LATEST NEWS NEWS MISSION'S ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT Dutee Chand wins 100m gold at World University Games. Air India Allows Haj Pilgrims To Carry Holy Zamzam Water On Flight. India's Anshula Kant is World Bank MD and CFO. DRDO carries out three successful Nag missile tests in one day in CULTURE & CULINARY TRAVEL TO INDIA Pokhran. Banjari Gosht Recipe Astonishing Places To Visit In India Kalyani Rafael bags $100 million missile kit order. Business Leaders unite to set up a world-class tech university. Space Technology applications in Agriculture. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 1 DUTEE CHAND WINS 100M GOLD AT WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has won the gold medal in women's 100-metre sprint at the 30th Summer University Games in Napoli, Italy becoming the first Indian to win do so. She clocked 11.32s in the final. This is the first gold medal for India at this edition of the games. No Indian had qualified for the 100-metre final in the history of the University Games before this. Source : India Today AIR INDIA ALLOWS HAJ PILGRIMS TO CARRY HOLY ZAMZAM WATER ON FLIGHT Air India has stated that pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia after Haj will be allowed to carry holy water from the Zamzam well within the permissible baggage allowance. Source : NDTV INDIA'S ANSHULA KANT IS WORLD BANK MD AND CFO The World Bank Group announced that Anshula Kant, an Indian national, has been appointed its next MD and CFO. Ms. Kant will be the first woman CFO of the Bank. Ms. Kant holds an Honours degree in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College and a post-graduate degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics. Source : The Hindu DRDO CARRIES OUT THREE SUCCESSFUL NAG MISSILE TESTS IN ONE DAY IN POKHRAN Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the Pokhran firing ranges. "The missiles were test-fired during both day and night during the trials. All three tests were successful," DRDO officials said. Government sources said the missile is in the final stages of being inducted into the Army. The NAG missile is a third generation anti-tank guided missile, which has top attack capabilities that can effectively engage and destroy all known enemy tanks during day and night. Source : The Economic Times : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 2 KALYANI RAFAEL BAGS $100 MILLION MISSILE KIT ORDER Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), a joint venture between Kalyani Group and Israeli defence equipment giant Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, announced that it has received its first major order worth $100 million from overseas partner Rafael to make Barak 8 missile kits. The order is to produce 1,000 units of Barak 8 MR-SAM missile kits over the next four years to be supplied to India’s state-run defence manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) for further integration. Source : The Economic Times BUSINESS LEADERS UNITE TO SET UP A WORLD-CLASS TECH UNIVERSITY More than 40 top CEOs and entrepreneurs, mostly IIT and IIM alumni, have come together to set up a Rs 2,000-crore project that involves setting up a university with a sharp focus on engineering directly aimed towards bolstering entrepreneurship and a home-grown startup ecosystem. Plaksha University, named after the mythical tree of knowledge will come up in Mohali in 2021. With a campus spread over a vast area of 50 acres, the institute will focus on core engineering, deep technology such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and mathematics. It has already entered into a MoU with Stanford Research Institute for joint research and has made collaborations with other Ivy League names such as Berkeley and Purdue Universities. SPACE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is using the space technology in its projects for various applications such as crop production forecasting, soil resource mapping and geo-tagging. High-resolution remote sensing data is also being used for improving crop yield estimates. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 3 MISSION ACTIVITIES सा वा या वमुये । Headed to India pursuing Higher Education & achieving dreams under ICCR Delhi scholarships. The First batch of ICC Jakarta ICCR Scholars join prestigious state universities in Mumbai, Lucknow, Delhi, Hyderabad... from Indonesia. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 4 MISSION ACTIVITIES 4H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador delivering keynote address as Chief Guest at the Road Show on Source India, a Manmade Fibre Textile Products Show on entire range of ‘Fibre to Fashion’, to be held from 21 to 23 August in Mumbai, India. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 5 MISSION ACTIVITIES : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 6 MISSION ACTIVITIES : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 7 FLAVOR'S OF INDIA BANJARI GOSHT RECIPE How to Make Banjari Gosht : ·· Recipe Servings: 4 · Prep Time: 15 mins · Cook Time: 45 mins 1.Heat oil, add sliced onions and saute till they turn · Total Cook Time: 1 hr brown. · Difficulty Level: Medium 2.Then add ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chilli Ingredients Of Banjari Gosht : powder, salt, turmeric, coriander powder. 3.Add yogurt and mutton. · 150 gm oil 4.Add coriander seeds and allow them to cook. · 600 gm mutton- cleaned and 5.Garnish with pounded coriander seeds and whole red cut · 200 gm onions chillies. · 50 gm whole garam masala · 80 gm ginger-garlic paste Explore the authentic flavours of Rajasthani spices · 25 gm red chilli powder infused in juicy mutton pieces. This one will dazzle at your · salt to taste · 15 gm turmeric dinner table! · 20 gm coriander powder · 15 gm coriander seeds- roasted Source : food.ndtv and crushed · 150 gm yogurt · 6 whole red chillies : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt 8 : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt \ ASTONISHING PLACES T O VISIT IN INDIA 11. Lonavala – Snuggled Up In The Heart Of Sahyadri Hills Mumbai and Pune and all the nearby cities & towns receive the first monsoon rainfall by mid-June. But for those who wish to head out of Mumbai and Pune, Lonavala is the best place to visit in the monsoon in India. The verdant hills look beautiful and the weather is very pleasant during the month of July. 12. Panchgani – The Strawberry Land The small, quiet town of Panchgani gives that feel of the good old days. In addition to the charming old colonial cottages that dot the quaint hill station, the soothing breeze rushing through the ancient silver oaks makes this town one of the best places to visit in India in July. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt 9 : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt \ 13. Shillong – A Green Heaven Of Northeast One of the most mesmerizing tourist places to visit in July in India is undoubtedly Shillong. Those crystal clear lakes and the lofty mountains make it a heaven for mountain lovers and peace-seekers. It’s the place where you can unwind amid nature and revive your tired body and mind. The hill station is surrounded by many walking trails where you can enjoy long nature walks. 14. Nainital – Home To Gorgeous Lakes Home to country’s some of the most gorgeous lakes and mountain ranges, Nainital is a heaven not only for romantic couples, but also for those who are looking for a scenic hill station near Delhi this weekend. Among the best places to visit in north India in July, Nainital leaves you speechless with its charm. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt 10 : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 15. Gulmarg – The Snow Abode What do you think of when someone says, Gulmarg? Well, we’re pretty sure it’s snow. Yes, even if you are planning to visit Gulmarg in July, you may get to see some traces of snow and the weather during the month is extremely pleasant. Whether you love adventurous sports like skiing or just sitting by a lake praising the beauty of the mountains while enjoying the cool mountain air, Gulmarg is the best place to travel in July for you. Embassy of India Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-1 Feedback/Suggestions: Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 We welcome suggestions/feedback of : indianembassyjakarta.com our readers on e-bulletin. 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