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The G20 must act now for the health and wellbeing of women, children, and adolescents around the world

The G20 must act now for the health and wellbeing of women, children, and adolescents around the world

New Delhi (India), August 24: Every year, across all G20 countries, nearly two million preventable deaths occur among mothers, newborns, children, and adolescents—including stillbirths. Through an opinion piece published in the BMJ, Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa & Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Board Chair of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), a global alliance, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlight, why investing in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health is critical to sustainable economic growth globally. In recent years, the key drivers of these negative outcomes have included the “four Cs”: covid-19, conflict,…
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Celestial Tribute: India’s Chandrayaan 3 Inspires Lunar Dulce Choux Bun by ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations

Celestial Tribute: India’s Chandrayaan 3 Inspires Lunar Dulce Choux Bun by ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 23: In a magnificent blend of science and sweetness, an extraordinary event is unfolding in the cosmos – the Chandrayaan 3 satellite is set to make its historic landing on the lunar surface.  To honor this momentous occasion, we at ‘ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations’ are delighted to introduce a limited-edition dessert that captures the essence of this celestial feat while tantalizing your taste buds. Introducing the “Lunar Dulce de Leche Choux Bun” – a dessert embodying the moon’s allure and paying homage to India’s space exploration prowess. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this delectable treat features a velvety…
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Singapore’s Only Hindi Theatre Festival “Dastak” Enthrals audiences from ASIA

Singapore’s Only Hindi Theatre Festival “Dastak” Enthrals audiences from ASIA

Dastak Show- Shalaka Karnik Ranadive (In Green) with the team Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 23:  “Dastak,” Singapore’s premier Hindi theatre festival, made its much-anticipated return to the stage after pandemic. The festival took place at the prestigious Blackbox Goodman Arts Centre, 90, Goodman Road, Singapore from 18th August to 20th August 2023, offering audiences a mesmerizing lineup of performances captivating their hearts and minds. “Dastak” is a unique platform that brings together the rich heritage of Hindi theatre with contemporary storytelling, offering a diverse array of theatrical experiences. Organized by Wecandoit, the festival has become a cherished annual tradition for theatre enthusiasts…
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Young Socio-Economic Entrepreneur Khanak Hajela Revolutionizes Financial Literacy at Grassroots

Young Socio-Economic Entrepreneur Khanak Hajela Revolutionizes Financial Literacy at Grassroots

New Delhi (India), August 22: In a remarkable feat of ambition and dedication, Khanak Hajela, a young and dynamic entrepreneur at the age of 12, embarked on a mission to democratize financial literacy, catalyzing a transformative movement in the domain of economic education. Through her innovative approach and steadfast commitment, Khanak harnessed the power of technology to impart financial knowledge and empowerment at the grassroots level, enhancing understanding of often misunderstood financial concepts. At the core of Khanak Hajela’s journey lies her ingenious utilization of the ubiquitous digital platform, YouTube. Recognizing the vast potential of this medium, she initiated her…
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Morari Bapu calls on Indians to proudly embrace the Hindu identity at Ram Katha event at Cambridge

Morari Bapu calls on Indians to proudly embrace the Hindu identity at Ram Katha event at Cambridge

Cambridge (UK), August 21: Noted spiritual leader and exponent of the Ram Charita Manas, Morari Bapu has urged followers of the Hindu religion to embrace their Hindu identity with pride and chant the holy name of Lord Ram. Speaking at the ongoing Ram Katha event at the University of Cambridge, Morari Bapu asked followers of Sanatan Hindu Dharma to shed any reluctance and proclaim their identity with confidence. “In the whole world, wherever there are Indians and whatever field that you might be from, why is there hesitation to pronounce the name of Ram and that you are a Hindu,”…
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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to chair 19th Meeting of the Maritime State Development Council

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to chair 19th Meeting of the Maritime State Development Council

•    The two-day meeting to be held on 18th and 19th August at Kevadia, Gujarat •    Discussions to be held on significant issues pertaining to the overall progress of the maritime sector. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 18: Union Minister for Port, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to chair the 19th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) scheduled on 18th and 19th August at Kevadia in Gujarat. During this, discussions will be focused on significant issues pertaining to the overall progress of the maritime sector. The meeting will be attended by the Chief Ministers, concerned Senior Ministers of the Coastal…
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Nidarshana Gowani Organizes Bike Rally at Kamala Mills to Celebrate Indian Independence and Promote Women Empowerment

Nidarshana Gowani Organizes Bike Rally at Kamala Mills to Celebrate Indian Independence and Promote Women Empowerment

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: The bike rally, organized by Nidarshana Gowani, owner of Kamala Mills, took place on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day. The rally started from Kamala Mills and ended in Worli, Mumbai. It saw participation from various groups, including transgenders, underprivileged kids, women, and a group of bikers. The primary objective of the rally was to promote women empowerment and create awareness about the importance of women’s inclusion in society. The event aimed to highlight the achievements and potential of women in all spheres of life. The rally received a lot of support and enthusiasm…
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The Real Diamonds of Surat are its People – Col. Rajeev Bharwan

The Real Diamonds of Surat are its People – Col. Rajeev Bharwan

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 17: A captivating event titled “Azadi Ka Rang, Ek Fauji Ke Sang” initiated by Social Army Group,  took place at the prestigious Sardar Patel Smruti Bhavan on 15th August, 2023, leaving the audience profoundly inspired and motivated. The event featured renowned motivational speaker and life coach, Col. Rajeev Bharwan, from Infantry and Airborne regiment who shared his invaluable experiences from his 21 years of military service and highlighted how these lessons could be applied by the common man in their everyday lives. The event commenced with an enchanting performance by Rushab Agravat, who melodiously rendered some…
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Educate Girls’ Team Balika leads the way towards a Sustainable World with its “Ek pedh Balika Shiksha ke liye” Initiative

Educate Girls’ Team Balika leads the way towards a Sustainable World with its “Ek pedh Balika Shiksha ke liye” Initiative

Children planting saplings at a school in Uttar Pradesh under the Team Balika initiative Over 4,700 youth volunteers came together to plant 6000 tree saplings on the occasion of International Youth Day New Delhi (India), August 16: Educate Girls, a non-profit organisation committed to working with marginalised communities to promote girls’ education in rural India, organised a plantation drive to mark International Youth Day on August 12, 2023. Undertaken by its devoted team of community volunteers, known as Team Balika, the theme of this impactful initiative was ‘Ek Pedh Balika Shiksha ke Liye’ translating to ‘A Tree for Girls’ Education’,…
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BBG’s mission is to empower 2 million girl children for a brighter and better future by 2040

BBG’s mission is to empower 2 million girl children for a brighter and better future by 2040

BBG’s mission is to co-create true wealth by empowering 2 million (20,00,000) girl children (Bangaru thallulu) for a brighter and better future by 2040. On August 3-4, BBG’s Prerana led a multi-layered empowerment initiative for 1500+ students, parents, and 50 teachers at ZPHS in Peddamberpeta, LB Nagar, and Vanasthalipuram, Telangana.   New Delhi (India), August 16: HM appreciated BBG’s 5th Prerana program, which hyper-focused on girl-child empowerment in the presence of their teachers and parents. The awareness sessions on the topics of ‘Child Abuse’, ‘Social Responsibility’, ‘Digital Detox’, and ‘Study Skills’ were conducted and led by BBG’s coaches and mentors, Mrs. Usha…
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