tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23857397912044764952024-03-16T06:40:09.593+05:30Varanasi ViewVaranasi News and Photo BlogRatna Modakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11461573210537633796noreply@blogger.comBlogger1145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385739791204476495.post-35886786078387645192016-01-30T23:59:00.002+05:302016-01-30T23:59:50.332+05:30Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Dr Indukant Dixit get Observer awards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Varanasi, January 30, 2016: Senior Congress leader
Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Dr. Indukant Dixit of PTI Ranchi and 25 other dignitaries
from different fields were awarded ‘Observer awards’ for the year 2015 here
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Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM,
Digvijay Singh gave away ‘Observer Lifetime Achievement Award’ and ‘Observer
Young India Excellence Awards’ to 27 highest dignitaries including Dr Indukant
Dixit of PTI, Ranchi and Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Senior Congress leader, in
various social field for rendition of their excellent services in society.</div>
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Observer Peace Foundation, a trust dedicated to the cause of
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Digvijay Singh congratulated the recipients of the award as
well as appreciated their work in various fields. He remembered Mahatma Gandhi
while releasing a book as well written by Dr. Amar Jyoti Singh on ‘Usefulness
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The Foundation conferred ‘Observer Lifetime Achievement
Award 2015’ to 18 eminent personalities for their excellence in various fields
like medicine, education, social service, police, women empowerment etc. The
prominent among them were Dr. Rita Bahuguna Joshi of Congress for her social
services and contribution to women empowerment. Other dignitaries bagging
Observer Lifetime Achievement Awards were Dr. Vikram Singh, former DGP, UP,
Prof. K.B Pandey, Prof. Manjit Chaturvedi etc.</div>
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The Foundation also gave ‘Observer Young India Excellence
Award 2015’ was given to Nine personalities for their inspirational
contribution in their fields. Main recipients among many were Dr. Indukant
Dixit, Principal Correspondent, BHASHA, <st1:city w:st="on">Ranchi</st1:city>,
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While talking to reporters Dr. Amar jyoti Singh and Dr. Amar
Bahadur said that each member of Observer Foundation is dedicated to its
mission of building an ideal society through their own way though
westernization has led to materialism and has changed the dynamics of ideal
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“On one hand ideological struggle is in full swing and on
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become motivational source for the new generation”, they added.</div>
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January 30, 2016: “The concept of smart will not be succeeded unless there is
development plans in accordance with villages. Warli developmental institution
for rural women has already done tremendous job in this direction. Solar
cooking movement has become an essential need for contemporary Indian context.
Smart habit has to match with life style," said Padmasri Janak Palta
McGilligan while was addressing the last session of national conclave jointly
organized by InSPIRE Varanasi, IIT, BHU, Department of Chemistry, Institute of
Science, IIM (Ahmedabad) and Indian Biogas Associations at KN Udappa Auditorium
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Deepak Gadhia of Muni Seva Ashram called real <st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region>
connection today's vital requirement. Prof. Deb Brat Das of IIT (Kharagpur)
declared hydrogen as fuel of future and brought some important points regarding
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Last session was conducted by Prof. PK Mishra. He stressed
upon organic agriculture and connected requirements of smart city with cultural
and traditional values. PS Ojha, an administrative officer of UP Government,
drew the plans of government in the reference of biogas and bio-diesel
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two day conclave. Prof. SN Upadhyay, former Director IIT (BHU), said that green
agriculture and green energy were the essential organs of smart city. Prof.
Nandlal Singh, Gaurav Kedia, Dr Avadhesh Dixit, Prof. Shashi Subhash Mishra and
Prof. Pradeep Srivastava were present on the occasion. Prof PK Mishra proposed
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January 29, 2016: “Community, individual
and technique are the essential parts of any problem. Actually, these three
dimensional problems are the solutions itself. Time has come when we have to
think regarding the solutions of the question such as what will happen when no
more petrol and diesel available in our country? Spirituality can be the
solution on individual level but the most important thing is what we
should believe in, we should practice", said Prof Rajeev Sangal,
Director, IIT (BHU), while addressing a conclave based on “Inclusion for <st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region>'s Smart
City Plan using energy renewability and energy efficiency”.</div>
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This two-day national conclave has jointly been organized by
InSPIRE, IIT (BHU), Department of Chemistry, <st1:placetype w:st="on">Institute</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Science</st1:placename>, BHU, IIM, Ahmedabad and Indian
Biogas Association, <st1:city w:st="on">New Delhi</st1:city>
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Chief Guest Vinay Kumar of Art of Living, Bangaluru stressed
upon the loss of traditional values and culture. He declared traditional loss
against the concept of Smart. He drew the importance of “Sabka Haath Sabka
Vikas” programme unlike Govt of India's Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas. </div>
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Special guest AK Singh, Managing Director (Purvanchl Vidyut
Nigam Limited), clarified that lack of self-evaluation is accountable for
uncontrolled production of green house gases. He also paid the attention
towards limited availability of solar energy. Prof B Singh, Director (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Institute</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Science</st1:placename></st1:place>), said energy as the essential
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Dr B.R.Shukla, President of Indian Biogas Association, saw
small and medium workers as the vital part of Smart concept and brought some
points regarding connecting them with main stream. Prof BK Shukla of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Institute</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Science</st1:placename></st1:place> explained the economical aspects
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Prof SN Upadhyay, former Director IIT (BHU), said that the
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Kumar Srivstava, Gaurav Kedia and Prof PK Mishra. Three sessions were organized
on the first day of this two-day conclave. The programme was conducted by Prof
PK Mishra.</div>
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Varanasi, November 21, 2015: Ashish Kumar Gupta, Department
of Applied Arts (Faculty of Visual Arts) and Subhashita of the same department
have been adjudged first and second place winners in the competition to design
commemorative coins and stamps to be released by the Government of India,
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The winners were decided by a committee constituted under
the chairmanship of the Dean, Faculty of Visual Arts, Prof. Hiralal Prajapati
with Prof. Shyamal Das Gupta, Dr. Suresh Nair and OSD of the Centennial
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At the occasion of the centennial celebrations of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Banaras</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Hindu</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>,
the Finance and Telecommunications Ministries of the Government of India have
decided to release commemorative stamp and coins of Rs 100 and Rs. 10 for commercial
transactions. The Vice Chancellor of the <st1:placename w:st="on">Banaras</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Hindu</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype>,
Prof Girish Chandra Tripathi had directed to organize a competition for the
design of the coins/stamp amongst the students of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Banaras</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Hindu</st1:placename>
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Thousands of devotees offered Arghya (prayers) to rising Sun on the fourth and final day of the Chhath Puja festival on the banks of the River Ganga in Varanasi on November 18, 2015.<br />
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Ratna Modakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11461573210537633796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385739791204476495.post-38923234081149250932015-11-17T23:36:00.004+05:302015-11-17T23:36:38.323+05:30Devotees offer first Arghya to Sun God <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thousands of devotees offered first Arghya to setting Sun on the third day of four-day Chhath Puja festival in Varanasi on November 17, 2015. The first arghya with milk and water was offered to Sun God in different Ganga Ghats and ponds of the city.<br />
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A Japanese team visited Varanasi on November 16 to take the first hand account of the civic problems and other aspects of the city.<br />
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Varanasi geared up to celebrate four-day Chhath Puja festival on November 15, 2015.<br />
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A large procession was taken out for the immersion of Goddess Kali idol installed by Nava Sangha (Debnathpura) in Varanasi on November 14, 2015. The idol was immersed at a pond as there was blanket ban on immersion of idols in Ganga.<br />
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Chhappan Bhog (56 types of food articles) were offered to Goddess Annapurna on the auspicious occasion of Annakut festival in Varanasi on November 12, 2015.<br />
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Diwali was celebrated in Varanasi with traditional gaiety and fervour on November 11, 2015. Bursting of fire crackers marked the Diwali night.<br />
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Birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Maharani Lakshmibai (according to tithi in Hindu calendar) was celebrated in a school in Varanasi on November 10, 2015. Girls of the school dressed in the warrior pose of Jhansi Ki Rani enthralled the audience. Students of the school also showcased their martial art skills in the function.<br />
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Goddess Lakshmi Puja was celebrated in Varanasi on November 11, 2015. This is the view of a Bulanala pandal.<br />
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Nava Sangha (Debnathpura) organised Kali Puja function in Varanasi on November 10, 2015.<br />
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Indian Gramin Cricket League (IGCL) ended with much fan fare and star show at the Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi on November 9, 2015. Bollywood actor Amisha Patel was the star attraction in the closing function.<br />
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Golden idol of Ma Annapurna (Goddess Annapurna) was opened for devotees for the five days of Jyoti Parva (Diwali festival) in Varanasi on November 9, 2015. Thousands of devotees thronged the temple to have a glimpse of Ma Annapurna.<br />
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Different mythological and historical floats were brought out on the occasion of Chetganj's Nakkataiyya in Varanasi on October 31, 2015.<br />
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World famous Chetganj's Nakkataiyya was held in Varanasi on October 31, 2015.<br />
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Ratna Modakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11461573210537633796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385739791204476495.post-16838164375950017472015-11-03T02:13:00.002+05:302015-11-03T02:13:41.355+05:30Indian Gramin Cricket League off to a gala start <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Indian Gramin Cricket League (IGCL) got off to a colourful start at Samurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi on October 28, 2015.<br />
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The five-day Durga Puja festival was celebrated in Varanasi with traditional gaiety and fervour this year.<br />
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Ratna Modakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11461573210537633796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385739791204476495.post-71078653807349501552015-10-31T21:16:00.000+05:302015-10-31T21:16:03.597+05:30Durga Puja celebrated in Varanasi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Durga Puja was celebrated in Varanasi with traditional gaiety and fervour this year. This was the view of Goddess Durga idols in different Puja Pandals.<br />
Photo: Rajesh Dasgupta </div>
Ratna Modakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11461573210537633796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385739791204476495.post-67106847441274436912015-10-31T21:12:00.003+05:302015-10-31T21:12:59.540+05:30Goddess Durga idols in different Puja Pandals of Varanasi <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Goddess Durga idols in different Puja Pandals of Varanasi during this year's Navarati/Durga Puja celebrations.<br />
Photo: Rajesh Dasgupta</div>
Ratna Modakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11461573210537633796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385739791204476495.post-44546996129943229922015-10-26T23:26:00.001+05:302015-10-26T23:26:38.993+05:30World famous Nati Imli's Bharat Milap staged <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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World famous Nati Imli's Bharat Milap was staged on October 24 in Varanasi amidst thunderous applauds from thousands of spectators.<br />
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International Inter-Disciplinary Workshop on North Indian Classical Instrumental Music began at Department of Instrumental Music (Faculty of Performing Arts) in Banaras Hindu University on November 15, 2014. The workshop will continue till November 21.<br />
Photo: PPP Cell-BHU</div>
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A national seminar on "Social Philosophy of Dr BR Ambedkar" was organised in Banaras Hindu University on November 15, 2014.<br />
Photo: PPP Cell-BHU</div>
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