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Mr. Masakui Rungsung assumed charge as Consul General of India in Vancouver on June 5, 2024. He also interacted with the members of the consulate.

YOGASAN FOR ELDERLY - PART 3

Join us for Common Yoga Protocol featuring Neck movement(Left & Right ) yoga exercises, especially beneficial for the elderly. Stand comfortably with feet apart, hands on waist. Inhale, turn your head right; exhale, turn left.
Enhance neck mobility and relaxation with this simple practice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxXhA3mLo7w
 

 

The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, invites entries for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga 2024!
 
This prestigious award aims to honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of Yoga. There are two categories: National and International, with two awards in each.

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2024
 For more details: CLICK HERE

 

 

 

ONE DISTRICT ONE PRODUCT

Spice up your dishes with chilies from Mulugu, Telangana. They are used in a variety of dishes, from soups to sauces, adding a rich and flavourful taste to every meal.

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Handmade with precision, the bell metal products from Barpeta, Assam encompass a diverse range of utensils, idols, and decorative items, each reflecting the craftsmanship of the local artisans.

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Experience the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Amritsar in Punjab. This city is famous for its tourist attractions, such as the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, lip-smacking food, and warm hospitality.

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Elevate your wardrobe with the exquisite readymade garments from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, reflecting the region's rich manufacturing legacy for producing quality products.

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The true versatile gem – coconut from Tamil Nadu, is bursting with freshness, flavour, and nutritional value. Widely popular in Indian kitchens, coconuts are used in cooking, baking, and making oil, milk, and other products.

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Shifting its gears towards success, India’s automobile industry is witnessing growing demand for small and mid-sized cars in the passenger vehicle segment. This is a true reflection of an aspiring India—driving a revolution in mobility solutions.

In the world of untapped opportunities and high-potential sectors, one industry is shining bright—India's poultry industry. 🐔✨ With an increasing demand for affordable protein sources, this sector is not just promising; it's a golden egg waiting to be hatched. 🥚✨

Attracting investments and driving innovation, Telangana's 3 auto industrial parks are propelling the automotive sector towards unprecedented growth and economic prosperity.

 

With 100% FDI allowed under the automatic route in the renewable energy generation and distribution projects, New India invites the world to join hands for a greener future.🤝🍀🌎

Step into the world of startups in India’s medical devices industry. From life-saving devices to ingenious solutions, these companies are driving change and improving access to quality healthcare for all.

India is making a mark in the global food processing market with its quality produce. In FY 2023-24, it exported processed vegetables, including pulses, worth USD 1126 Million and fruits & juices worth USD 877 Million.

INCREDIBLE INDIA

No doubt about mountains and their majesty but adventure on the beach and islands

 
 

Swarveda Mahamandir, a seven-floor superstructure stands tall as a testament to India’s rich heritage, where architecture, science, and yoga converge to astounding heights.

Come, visit India, awaken your spirit, and bask in the deep wellsprings of spirituality.
Discover the essence of Swarveda’s teachings and find solace amidst the magnificent ambience of Swarveda Mahamandir.

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NEWS SEGMENT

PM Modi: Reflections and new Sankalp from my Sadhana at Kanniyakumari

From Kashmir to Kanniyakumari... this is a common identity that is deeply ingrained in the heart of every citizen of the country. This is the ‘Shakti Peeth’ (seat of Shakti) where Maa Shakti incarnated as Kanya Kumari. At this Southern tip, Maa Shakti performed penance and waited for Bhagwan Shiva, who was residing in the Himalayas at the northernmost parts of Bharat, writes PM Modi on his time meditating at Kanniyakumari's Vivekananda Rock.....

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Economists give a thumbs up to robust FY24 GDP ahead of poll results on June 4; maintain FY25 estimates at 6.5-7%

The economists stated that the Indian economy has emerged as an outlier after maintaining the growth rate at a higher level as compared to global economies following the breakout of the pandemic. Furthermore, economists pegged India’s GDP growth for FY25 in the range of 6-5- 7.0 per cent.

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Can India’s life sciences industry transform from ‘pharmacy of the world’ to ‘innovation hub’?

As a global nerve center, for the manufacturing and distribution of affordable life-saving medications—the “pharmacy of the world’—India supplies generic medicines to over 200 countries and is the primary global producer of vaccines, with a 60 percent share of the worldwide supply. India’s life sciences.....

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What drove growth in FY24

The Indian economy grew 8.2% in FY24, more than a percentage point higher than the previous year’s growth of 7%, according to data released last week. The Indian economy grew 8.2% in FY24, more than a percentage point higher than the previous year’s growth of 7%, according to data released last week. The pace of expansion in some sectors was at multi-year highs, barring FY22 when the economy recovered from Covid-related contraction. ET takes a look at the factors that pushed growth.....

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India has significant potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel, says IATA

IATA highlights India's potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production to reduce carbon emissions. The organization plans to launch the SAF Registry in 2025, supported by various stakeholders like Hemant Mistry. India has significant potential for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), .....

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Agnikul eyes to launch satellites by 2025: CEO Ravichandran

"Nine to 12 months I would say. Probably by the end of this financial year or the early part of the next financial year is what we are targeting," Ravichandran said when asked about the commercial orbital launch of the Agnibaan rocket. After the successful test-flight of Agnibaan SOrTeD, Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos .....

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India has enough room for multiple wide-body carriers to flourish: Emirates

The Dubai-based airline, with an all-wide-body fleet, is unfazed by the latest 30-wide-body aircraft order by India’s largest airline IndiGo, and sees significant potential in the international air travel market to and from India. Dubai-based Emirates sees enough room in India for multiple wide-body aircraft operators to flourish, a senior executive said, at a time airlines in the south Asian nation have ordered 100 such long-haul.....

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India to become second-largest contributor to global growth, says BofA Securities; here are key factors driving the growth

India is set to become the second-largest global growth contributor, benefiting from government reforms and increasing domestic consumption, says the global brokerage. Bank of America Securities identified several key factors driving India's growth story. Driven by a robust capex cycle, evolving global supply chain dynamics, and a resilient growth model, India's .....

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Nimhans receives WHO Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion 2024

The award recognises individuals, institutions and government or non-governmental organisations that have made significant contribution towards health promotion. Nimhans, Karnataka's premier mental health institute, has been awarded the World Health Organisation’s Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024. Nimhans director Dr Pratima Murthy received the award on Friday during the plenary meeting of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in the presence of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.....

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Spelling Bee 2024: Bruhat Soma, 12-year-old Indian-American, lifts trophy in a diaspora hat-trick

Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old Indian-American seventh-grade student from Florida, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2024. He spelt 29 words correctly in the tiebreaker, maintaining the dominance of Indian-American children in the prestigious competition. Bruhat emerged victorious in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 30, earning more than USD 50,000 in cash and other prizes. Indian-American students Dev Shah and Harini Logan had won the Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2022, respectively. That makes it a hat-trick at the competition for the Indian diaspora in the United States of America. His championship word was “abseil”, which is defined as .....

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Indian engineers create tech inspired by 'Star Wars' to solve the problem of water scarcity

Science fiction has long been a surprising wellspring of real-world inventions, from the submarine inspired by "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" to the reported influence of "Her" on ChatGPT's voice design. More recently, the movie "Star Wars" provided inspiration for an Indian engineer seeking to address the severe water shortages impacting his city. The impetus for this innovation arose in 2016, when a devastating drought struck the region of Kozhikode, Kerala, India. As reported by the BBC, Swapnil Shrivastav and his neighbors experienced the drought's impact firsthand, reduced to rationing just a few buckets of water per day.....

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