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Embracing Heritage: The Banjara Community’s Vibrant Tapestry Unveiled

Embark on a cultural journey with the Banjara community, India’s nomadic gypsies. Explore the vibrant traditions, rich folklore, and unique heritage that have shaped the Banjara way of life for centuries. Dive into the nomadic lifestyle, migration patterns, and contributions to Indian cultural diversity. Discover the colorful tapestry of the Banjara people, preserving their history and passing down traditions to future generations.

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Unveiling Varanasi’s Ghats: A Journey Beyond Rituals & Ceremonies

“Embark on a spiritual journey through Varanasi’s iconic ghats, where ancient rituals and cultural traditions come to life. Explore the significance of Dashashwamedh Ghat, witness the sacred ceremonies at Manikarnika Ghat, and experience the city’s spiritual heartbeat with Savaari’s guided tours. Discover cultural etiquettes, travel tips, and the rich heritage of Varanasi’s riverfront as you delve into the soul-stirring traditions of this timeless city.”

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A note from a 24-year-old Bengaluru software engineer got trending on Twitter, who wrote about feeling “lonely” and “overwhelmed” in life despite earning 58 lakhs.
Consent refers to a person’s voluntary, clear, and unmistakable agreement to express their willingness to take part in a specific sexual act. The person should understand what they are agreeing to and the consequences of their agreement.
In India, marital rape is not considered a criminal offense, and the legal age of consent is 18 years. However, cases of marital rape and sexual abuse of minors continue to be reported in the country.
Homeschooling is currently unregulated, and the Class 10 and Class 12 board exam certificates are necessary for students to pursue further education.
Office workers devoted about 40 more minutes a week to mentorship, almost 25 more in formal training, and around 15 additional minutes each week doing professional development and learning exercises,
Under this scheme, 1 lakh government school students will be chosen and given the training to pursue electonic science for their higher studies.
Join the kind community @efgorg The Sattvic Soul Foundation team not only have actively participated in the collection of trash from their surroundings, but they have also gone a step further by reusing the waste materials on the occasion of Zero Waste day (March 30). By transforming discarded materials into beautiful and useful items, the volunteers are not only showcasing their talent but taking a proactive approach towards waste reduction.
Tamil Nadu has embarked on a monumental mission to cultivate native trees, generating abundant green wealth and millions of jobs in the process. The Karur Forest Division has already achieved a remarkable milestone, which has successfully planted an astounding 40,000 saplings of indigenous trees. Planting native tree saplings is essential in promoting biodiversity and preserving natural habitats. Additionally, native tree species provide food and habitat for various animals and help maintain the ecological balance.
With 1.6 million Tulips on display, the largest Tulip garden in Asia is now in full bloom. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is situated at the base of the Zabarwan Range and next to Dal Lake in Srinagar, offering visitors a truly enchanting experience. The garden is expected to prolong the tourism season in the valley by an additional two months. Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary A.K. Mehta inaugurated the Tulip Garden in J&K's Srinagar on March 23.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a praiseworthy step in enhancing the visual appeal of Mumbai by adorning the city with decorative poles. This laudable endeavor not only enhances the visual charm of the city but also serves as a testament to the collective efforts of the leaders and authorities in making Mumbai a more beautiful and livable place for its citizens.
Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Aptitude Test Scheme, through which 1,000 students from Class 10 will be selected annually and given Rs 1,000 per month until they graduate from Class 12.
Bomman and Bellie, the couple who shot to fame after they were featured in the Oscar-winning short film The Elephant Whisperers, will now raise another orphaned calf whose mother elephant was electrocuted in Dharmapuri district at the Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu. The decision came after the efforts to reunite the calf with its herd in Dharmapuri failed.
Join the kind community @efgorg In the heartwarming clip, a man provided a few drops of water to a bird and revived it when it was about to become unconscious. As soon as a drop of water enters the bird’s mouth, its body comes to life again, and it starts drinking conscious water. The video showed how a small effort could significantly contribute to nature!
Stand-Up India was established to promote entrepreneurship among these targeted segments and assist them in starting a greenfield enterprise in the manufacturing, services, or trading sector and activities allied to agriculture.
A Twitter video shared by Sudhir Kumar on March 20 shows a broken government hand pump installed in front of Gurjar Colony in Dadri town of Greater Noida. Each day, hundreds of liters of water is being wasted as a result.
On March 26, Indian women boxers recreated history and brought home four gold medals at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship. India stood on the top in the gold medal tally at the championship that was held at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi. Nitu Ghanghas (48kg), Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75), and Saweety Boora (81kg) won gold for the country. Nikhat defeated Nguyem Thi Tam of Vietnam and won gold for a second consecutive year.
Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) LVM-3, in its second commercial launch on March 26, placed 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit, completing the first-generation constellation enabling the UK-based company to initiate global coverage this year. The mission launch took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Sunday’s was the sixth launch for India’s heaviest rocket LVM-3 – which includes the launch of Chandrayaan-2 in 2019 – and the second one where it demonstrated the capability of launching multiple satellites in low earth orbit.
According to the survey, 92 per cent of startups’ hiring decisions will be primarily influenced by three factors: new orders for projects, more money from investors, and plans for expansion.
Join the kind community @efgorg In a novel initiative, a heartwarming Instagram video posted by @drswatisingh29 shows her distributing food to vulnerable people. Lending a feeding hand does not just benefit the recipient; it benefits the donor by improving the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We're grateful for her compassionate and socially responsible nature, as food is the foundation of every human capability.
The sacrifices made by the Indian Army jawans to protect its borders, even in adverse circumstances, can not be explained in words. They have been guarding the country's borders in extreme weather conditions. A video shared on social media of a BSF jawan wading through thick snow while patrolling an area along the Kashmir border has gone viral. "Our real heroes are here to protect us from every human disaster," wrote a user on seeing the video.
Indian pairing of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy scripted history at the Swiss Open 2023 held at Basel, Switzerland; they clinched the men's doubles title. In straight games, the pair got the better of China's China's Ren Xiang Yu and Tan Qiang 21-19, 24-22. The win saw them become the first-ever pair from India to clinch the feat.
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has requested the inclusion of its COVID-19 vaccine, Covovax, on the CoWIN portal as a heterologous booster dose for adults in light of rising coronavirus cases.
By constructing solar power plants on its Palayam and Kariavattom campuses, the University of Kerala will begin its efforts to become a fully solar-powered institution.
The roof of Guwahati railway station platform number one collapsed and flooded due to heavy rains. Guwahati city was caught off guard on March 23 night by an unexpected downpour lasting almost an hour and a half. Sources claim that the heavy rains caused many of the city's neighborhoods to flood. Rain is expected to fall persistently in Guwahati until March 27.