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January 20: Dr. Dinesh Sabnis is Ex. Ranji Player (National Level) & Sports Mentor; he has been working in the Education Industry for the last 15 years as a Senior Educationist and Administrator. He is also involved in Humanitarian projects for various International NGOs for past six years, which are on the roster of United Nations ECOSOC as General Consultative status Organisations. Dr.Dinesh Sabnis has successfully completed various projects related to Diplomacy, Humanity, and Education in India & Abroad in the past few years.

Recently for his consistent efforts & contribution in projects related to Humanity & Education, Dr.Dinesh Sabnis was conferred with the Honorary Decree of Colonel by Mr.Andy Beshear, Governor of Commonwealth of Kentucky- United States of America.

Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky-USA. A Kentucky Colonel Commission (the certificate) is awarded in the name of the Commonwealth by the Governor of Kentucky to individuals with “Honorable” titular style recognition preceding the names of civilians, for noteworthy accomplishments, contributions to civil society, remarkable deeds, or outstanding service to the community, state, or a nation. A person who is recognized as a Kentucky Colonel is obliged to the idea of using the honorable title styling of ‘Col’, and he is reciprocally acknowledged in being officially known by the United States of America as the Goodwill Ambassador of Kentucky-USA.

January 20:Truth is a powerful thing, and it takes courage to stand by the truth in a world full of lies. Not just that, standing up for what you believe in is also easier said than done, many people cave under pressure put on them by society to believe what the masses believe in. Everyone wants to be accepted by society, and that’s why most people follow the path that everyone else is following rather than being true to themselves and their beliefs.

I witnessed a lot of opposition to the idea of me changing my name from Mohit Kamboj to Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya. But I knew what I wanted to do, and I stuck by my beliefs because deep down I found my truth a truth that changed my life forever. I discovered my inner urge to help my fellow countrymen, unite them, lead them, and guide them towards a better future. Hence, I was sure about my decision to change my name to Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya.

I believe that we have to step out to step up because the world is filled with lies, and it’s easier to stand by and live a life full of lies, surrounded by liars, but what good is that life if it isn’t true?

Standing by the truth does not only build your own self-respect, but it also helps you gain respect from others, even if they don’t see things the way you do. It makes you feel strong because you’re following through with the values that define the true you. Trust me, it’s a lot more convenient to go against the truth and your beliefs. But having the guts to stand up for yourself shows the type of person you really are, and that courage is admirable because it shows that you’re a strong & independent human who’s not a pushover.

At first, it may seem tough to speak the truth, stand by it, stand by your beliefs, and it is tough, but that shouldn’t stop you. There’ll be a lot of moments when you’ll be hesitant, you’ll have doubts about everything you do. But the more you do it, the easier it gets for you to step out of your comfort zone and accept the harsh truth of the world we live in.

The one thing that I’ve learned about our society is that some people can’t stand the fact that you can challenge the status quo by following your own path. When you follow the status quo, you’re not in control of your life anymore, you can’t differentiate between the truth and the lies of the society, you’re letting that very society dictate your life. By standing by your truth and your beliefs, you are able to express who you are and where you want to be, the more you do it, the more you’ll discover about yourself as well as about society.

My advice to you would be to let go of the fear of what people might think about you block out the noise. It is tough, but it’s necessary. Remember that people will always judge and oppose something that goes against their beliefs, so why should you go against yours?

There are so many instances in life where you’ll face a decision, either to stand by the truth or take the easy way out. The decision you make in these situations will define you and your life. It can either be a life where you’ll be proud of everything you did or a life wherein you never truly lived. I want you to be positive about your thoughts, about your reality. I want you to voice your opinion, not to put someone down but to pull yourself up.

I know that it’s easy to stay in our cozy little shells doing things that we’re comfortable with, but trust me, we fail to realize that we have the power to change our lives and that of others, let’s use it in the best way possible. The truth can be scary sometimes, but you’re stronger than you think you are, and dealing with the truth is only going to make you stronger.

So go on, be fearless, we only get one life, live it on your own terms, live a life that’s truly yours, don’t fall for the lies that fill our society.

Janaury 20: Pakistan High Commission of Nigeria recently honoured Akbar Ali Shah in Abuja. Akbar Ali Shah is the CEO of Reckitt Nigeria, a subsidiary of the global MNC which owns brands like Dettol, Mortein, Harpic, Durex and many others. Akbar Ali Shah, who was the CEO of Reckitt Pakistan till March 2021, moved to Nigeria, where he is now appointed as the CEO of Reckitt Nigeria and the cluster head of Sub Saharan Africa.

Akbar is generally known for his passion for helping & supporting the communities wherever he has worked. During his time in the UAE, he worked closely with the Pakistan Association of Dubai, a founding member of the Youth Club of Pakistan. As the founding member, Akbar Ali Shah helped the Pakistan Association of Dubai to raise support for flood victims in Pakistan. His club promoted Pakistani music and allowed the professional community networking through conferences & various professional gatherings. He was also the founder & the first President of the Institute of Business Administration Alumni in the UAE. He was very actively engaged in the Pakistan First forum, where he worked closely with the former President of Pakistan, Gen Pervez Musharraf.

During his stint in Pakistan, he worked on developing & exporting professional talent. He worked with the tech industry & helped many to scale up nationally and a few internationally. He worked with the NDMA during COVID relief and drove many social causes, including a few with Salman Sufi Foundation.

The Pakistani High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, recently honoured Akbar Ali Shah for being one of the most distinguished Pakistanis in Nigeria and for his contribution & passion for the country. Maj Gen Tayyab, the High Commissioner in Abuja & Akbar Ali Shah, discussed matters related to the community and ideas around bridging stronger bonds between Nigeria and Pakistan.

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The global movement catches on in India with celebrity and corporate supporters

January 20: Veganuary-the global pledge to try vegan for 31 days- has hit a new record, with more than 6Lakh people participating globally this year. The movement has taken a firm hold in India, too, with its catchy desi content, celeb supporters, corporate partnerships and more. Every January, lakhs of people try a vegan lifestyle to improve their health, reduce animal suffering and reduce the climate impact of industrial animal farming.

The movement launched officially in India in December 2021 (see the India launch video here- https://youtu.be/4fHEmANyDNE ) and has been a huge hit. This is consistent with the findings of a new YouGov survey^* which reported that a whopping 65% of Indians plan to eat more plant-based/vegan foods in the new year.

The survey also reported that inability to stick to the habit (21%), affordability of vegan alternatives (20%), unavailability of meal plans and recipes (20%), and not able to find more vegan food while eating outside (18%) were top reasons for people not transitioning to vegan. Responding to this, Veganuary Indiahead, Prashanth Vishwanath, says: “Creating an ecosystem conducive for a shift to plant-based diets is important in India. Being part of a community of people who are all trying vegan at the same time and better availability of vegan alternatives makes it a lot easier. That’s exactly what Veganuary is doing”.

Putting money where their mouth is, Veganuary has created free material, meal plans for different needs, shopping guidance and a celebrity cookbook for Indians signing up to try a vegan diet. Participants also get to be part of an exclusive global support group with access to experts and previous participants for free advice. Addressing the need to make vegan food more accessible, Veganuary has worked with more than 40 Indian brands to launch new products and introduce special offers in January. These include Dr.Oetker, Milkin Oats, BlueTribe foods, Hello Tempayy, Vezlay, Good Dot, to name a few. Prashanth adds, “Veganuary is creating a new wave of vegan consumers and shoppers with a big appetite in 2022. Indians have shown that they are willing to change how they eat for better health and a better planet; and businesses are responding to this demand.”

To demonstrate that a vegan diet is healthy, glamorous, fun and can support an active lifestyle, many popular public figures have shared messages of encouragement as Veganuary ambassadors. Actor Soundarya Sharma has said ‘I am vegan, I feel fabulous, and I have the energy to slay it on camera every single time. Veganuary’s 31-day pledge helps you make a smooth transition to a plant-based diet, for your health, for animals and for the planet. Join my squad, try vegan today!’

Mountaineer and two-time climber of Mt.Everest Kuntal Joisher said, “I have never eaten meat in my entire life and turned vegan 17 years ago. I was successfully able to build top of the world level muscle and endurance and not only survive but thrive in the -50C temperatures on top of Everest, not just once, but twice! Goes to show that no animal needs to suffer or die for our dreams to come true.”

The celebrity cookbook is one of the free materials people signing up to Veganuary receive. Sneha Ullal, who has donated her favourite recipe – Tofu Makhani – to the cookbook, says, “I don’t need animals harmed to live my life. Veganism is that simple.”

Singer Anushka Manchanda, actor Sadaa Sayed, actor and pro 3×3 basketballer Arvind Krishna and pro tennis player Vishwajeet Sangle have also joined the star cast of Veganuary Ambassadors. In addition, Michelin Star chef Suvir Saran and TV actor Raghav Tiwari are participating in Veganuary to raise awareness on a vegan lifestyle. Suvir says, “Indian cuisine is full of flavours, and our masalas are legendary around the world. We use a wide array of veg, grains, legumes, pulses, fruits, herbs and aromatics in our cooking, which is rich sources of nourishment for the mind, body and soul. I am very happy to associate with Veganuary and share some of my favourite plant-based recipes with my fellow participants of Veganuary 2022. I hope they will warm your hearts and win your minds into adopting a fulfilling plant-based lifestyle.”

Pointing at increasing interest in plant-based eating in India, the YouGov survey says more than 60% of Indians have a more positive perception of plant-based/vegan diets compared to 2 years ago. Sadaa Sayed encourages this shift and says, “The wonderful thing about Veganuary is that there is no pressure/ judgment. You can try eating vegan for January and get all the support, advice and materials curated especially for Indians, all for free.”

This past year, the climate emergency and health were among the top concerns on everyone’s mind. Therefore, this year’s Veganuary campaign focused on showing the link between climate change and what we eat.

Veganuary enlisted the support of the mythical ‘Bigfoot’ to persuade people to take climate action into their own hands. This has clearly turned out to be a great success, as shown by the record participation. Watch the Bigfoot video here- https://youtu.be/AETJp95KWI8

With unseasonal monsoons, floods, cyclones and corresponding loss of livelihoods, climate change has affected the lives of Indians as much as the covid pandemic. The record participation shows that Indians are ready to take action where it is most impactful- by changing how they eat. Anushka Manchanda sums it up well and says, “we are the culture that gave the world Ahimsa. The planet, with all its beings, needs us to practice it now more than ever. Together, we have the power to bring positive change. Try vegan today.”

January 20: Young Indians these days are showing that it is quite possible to follow your passion while being responsible for your community and the people around you. Gursimran Singh, the 27-year-old man, who is a sportsperson as well as an entrepreneur, is a living example of an all-around youngster. That is the reason why Gursimran was recently placed at No. 67 in the list of “The Top 100 Sikhs under 30 Around the World.” However, this honor wasn’t easy to earn. It is hard-earned and well-deserved for Gursimran.

The Sikh 100 is a list of the “most powerful, influential and contemporary Sikhs in the world.”

Born on December 15, 1994, Gursimran has been a field hockey player at the National-level. He used to play at the forward position. Hockey for him is like second nature, and even after having his fill on the field, Gursimran is today serving the national sport as Vice President for Delhi Hockey. In this role, he has become even more popular as someone who is doing more than just lip-service to Hockey. Gursimran was in school when he first got introduced to this sport. He began by playing for his school’s senior team when he was in the tenth grade. During this period, he was also the captain of the school team. He also represented his school at the School Games Federation of India games in 2012. Besides that, Gursimran was also a team member of the Delhi Junior National Championships in 2013. For his exemplary display of sportsman spirit and his contribution to the world of sports, he was also presented with a sports award by Member Parliament, Shri Parvesh Verma.

After playing hockey for the country, Gursimran has turned a new leaf in his life with Grays Electric, an LED lighting brand. In this field, Gursimran is considered an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). But for him, the real meaning of life is to be able to do something for others.

January 18: Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of a legendary Padma Vibhushan Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj. We have had a great bond with legendary Padma Vibhushan Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj. He has cherished that special connection with Chitrakoot Dham. Whenever we requested the honour of his presence on Hanuman Jayanti or any other event, he wholeheartedly accepted our invitation and used to visit Talgajarda. Such a renowned Kathak par excellence, he also excelled in singing as well as playing a variety of instruments.

I pray to God that his soul may find peace in heaven. My condolences to his family and students.

January 18: Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, there have been a few drives taken up by NGOs and people to accommodate different assets to the poor. BBF Trust (Brown Boy Fitness), a NGO based in New Delhi, started by Gaurav Aggarwal, is one such trust that has been endeavouring hard to guarantee the poor gets food, education and moreover, the most recent one year.

Almost 400 Needy families were provided basic food item units at various places by the BBF Trust. Gaurav Aggarwal said the units were disseminated in bunches to abstain from swarming. Safety measures like social separating and wearing of covers were followed during the circulation. Every Grocery unit incorporates 5-Grocery Kit, Rice 5kg, Wheat flour 10kg, Dal 2kg, Refined Oil 1 liter, Salt 1 parcel, masala (haldi, Lal mirch, dhaniya powder) 1 bundle each (200 gm), Sugar 3kg, Chai Patti 1 parcel (250gm), Biscuits 10packet, Personal Hygiene Soap 3 pieces, Cloth wash Surf 1 bundle (1kg), Toothpaste 1 parcel, Toothbrush 3 toothbrush, Hair oil 1 container, Dish cleanser 3 bundle, Sanitary cushions 1 parcel, Face veil 5 facial covering, Hand Sanitizer 1 hand sanitizer, First guide 1 box, Comb 1 brush, insusceptibility Booster Garlic 500gm, Turmeric 250gm, Ginger 500gm, Lemons-10 pieces, Honey 1 jug, Fruits (occasional) and so on.

This Delhi-based, not-revenue driven association works for the metropolitan poor by presenting feasible vocations through an area-based local area model. This additionally incorporates setting up expertise preparing places for the young with the training unit we disseminated. With Coronavirus having antagonistically impacted the transient populace, Safa has volunteered to circulate basics for everyday workers and single parents in delhi, haryana, rajasthan and a lot more states across India through its organization of volunteers.

The BBF Trust Team reaches 1800 youngsters from 99 slum networks and four shelters in the city. In any event, throughout the late spring excursions when food distribution are held day by day. What’s more, now, when the city is in lockdown, the BBF Trust Team actually desires to arrive at its understudies and their families. It is attempting to raise assets for arrangements to supply food to them.

Other than giving quick help, the non-benefit BBF Trust is likewise running after long haul restoration of day-by-day breadwinners, who are probably going to be jobless for an unanticipated timeframe because of the pandemic. Under the program sukoon, the BBF Trust group means to plan units with basics like dry proportions and individual consideration items and transport them to more than a great many individuals in regions with colossal pockets of traveller work. They will likewise use gifts to address the effect on family pay, medical care, obligation and training.

January 17: Telangana Congress chief A Revanth Reddy among many paid rich floral tributes to S. Jaipal Reddy, on his 80th Birth Anniversary on Sunday

If the dream of separate Telangana state is realized it is because of vital role played by S. Jaipal Reddy: Revanth Reddy

Mallu Ravi appealed to PM Modi to consider awarding Bharat Ratna to S. Jaipal Reddy

Memorial Landscape Design Competition winning design unveiled. Ms. Smruti Balvalli, Bangalore’s design was picked from 50 plus contestants.

The Indian Society of Landscape Architects, a professional body of Landscape Architects in India organized “Memorial Landscape Design Competition”.

Telangana Congress chief A Revanth Reddy among many senior congress leaders V. Hanumanth Rao, Mallu Ravi, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Anjan Kumar Yadav, Dr G. Chinna Reddy, Ramulu Naik, Madhu Yashi, Gone Prakash Rao and Prof M Kodandarami paid rich floral tributes to S. Jaipal Reddy, former Union Minister, Best Parliamentarian Award on his 80th Birth Anniversary on Sunday in the city.

Right from morning several politicians across the party lines, family members visited “Spoorthi Sthal”,  Jaipal Reddy Memorial Place, at PVR Marg (Necklace Road), near Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad and recalled his contributions and services to the society

Speaking on the occasion Mr Revanth Reddy said if the dream of separate Telangana state is realized it is because of the vital role played by S. Jaipal Reddy and nobody else unlike claimed by TRS party and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, Revanth Reddy said.

Democracy doesn’t mean jumping parties, buying votes, leaders and commissions. S Jaipal Reddy was a fine human being who stood for socialist and democratic values. He was a progressive leader, a fine human being with a vast knowledge of India’s political history. There are only a few leaders such as PV Narsimha Rao, Dr Marri Chenna Reddy and S. Jaipal Reddy known for their political acumen he said and added that if you want democratic values to be preserved and continue the legacy of leaders, the Congress party must come into power. We must emulate these leaders, he added.

Recalling his contribution to the state as well as nation Mallu Ravi appealed to the Prime Minister Modi that S. Jaipal Reddy must be decorated posthumously with Bharat Ratna.

Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said, S. Jaipal Reddy’s name will remain etched in the history of Telangana as he played a crucial role in the formation of the state.

Prof M Kodandaram recalled his association with him during the Telangana agitation and reminded how S Jaipal Reddy pushed hard the Telangana state formation. It is our bad luck that he is not there now amongst us to participate in the development of the state.

The S Jaipal Reddy Memorial Foundation unveiled the Memorial Landscape Design Competition winning design on the occasion. Ms  Smruti Balvalli, visiting faculty of RV College of Architecture’s design was selected out of 50 plus entries received in the competition. She won Rs 3 lakh cash prize for her Memorial Landscape Design which will be worked upon and will be ready by Jaipal Reddy’s next birth anniversary, informed a family member.

Ms. Smruti Balvalli from Bangalore could not travel due to the prevailing COVID situation.

The Indian Society of Landscape Architects, on behalf of the S Jaipal Reddy Memorial Foundation, organized a Memorial Landscape Design Competition. It sought designs through the contest from Landscape Architect led design teams and sought proposals that demonstrate excellence in the role of landscape features and their interrelation in the design of the Memorial named Spoorthi Sthal.

Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) is a professional body of Landscape Architects, with over 360 members.

The family members, followers and well-wishers of Jaipal Reddy and others paid rich tributes to the late leader. The tributes were paid following strict COVID protocols with a very small and limited gathering.

To mark the occasion, a National Webinar “Celebrating Democracy” scheduled later in the day

Jaipal Reddy is widely regarded for his Liberal, progressive and democratic values. He has been an ardent proponent of Democracy and a Representative Form of Government. His thoughts and ideas were penned in his book “Ten Ideologies: The Great Asymmetry between Agrarianism and Industrialism”.  Democracy is included in it as a separate chapter.

Democracy is a system of government where power is held by citizens. They can impact important decisions, either directly or through the people they elect. Democracy is based on freedom and equality between all people. Jaipal Reddy dedicated his life to upholding the democratic values in the Indian Political System.

A politician par excellence, Sri Reddy was Member of Legislative Assembly  for four consecutive times, he was Member of Parliament seven times and Union Cabinet Minister for more than 10 years.  He had a political career spanning over 50 years. He was a brilliant parliamentarian known for his oratorical skills and political acumen. His speeches were packed with knowledge, information, criticism and wit. He passed away on July 28th in 2019 at the age of 77 years, who despite his physical disability carried on his journey with grit, determination and stood as an inspiration to many.

Reddy was an elected representative for nearly 45 years and his contribution to the discussions in Parliament earned him, “The Outstanding Parliamentarian Award, 1998”.

January 17: Mr. Shiva Suri, a 28 years old Delhi Uttam Nagar based Businessman, who have achieved a lot in a very short span of time He has many interests like music, working out in gyms and playing sports, and he has done his best in every platform and on every field from playing and supporting sports to producing music to donating funds to NGOs. He has never failed as an ideal figure.

Recently in Telangana state cricket trials, he was there to support all the participants and encourage them to do their best he even gave rewards to the best player on the field. The Shiva Suri always gives his best in promoting sports as he is an athlete himself, and other than that, he also produced music recently called “Dola” which was a hit everywhere on every platform. Mr. Shiva Suri didn’t limit himself from any boundaries and played his hand in every field, and has done his best on the field as well. Which is surprisingly amazing to hear, but this will not be surprising for you now when I’ll say he is also a sponsor of “Nacho” yes, again, he is everywhere, shining through the way. He has earned a lot of fame and respect in society.

He always feels “earning fame is nothing when you don’t respect the people” he respects every religion and gender believes in equality. Earning so much wealth and fame never made him envy of himself he remains a down to earth person. He did many great deeds throughout his journey, donating time to time funds to many NGOs. Doing social works for people in need during COVID as well he provided help to many people and played his role as a public figure.

He believes in living life to the fullest. And advise people to do the same in their life. His goal is to motivate as many people as he can in their life and help people who have no one to look after them. He wants to go on in his life with his pure thoughts and spread his wisdom throughout the world.

Guruji Aims to use his Divine Knowledge and Benefit of Universal Energy towards his followers’ overall wellness

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: Shri Chandrashekhar Guruji, who is also dearly known as “ManavGuru”. From the year 2000, Guruji has been striving to spread his divine knowledge, which is based upon scientific analysis. This divine knowledge further enables everyone to connect with Universal Energy (God) and offers solutions to all life-related problems. Guidance from ManavGuru takes only 3 hours to connect all family members with Universal Energy (God). When they implement Guruji’s guidance properly, then in the next 9 to 180 days, they start experiencing positive changes in all stages of their life, including any major health issues.

ManavGuru’s Self-immunotherapy for health explains that every person has 4 high vibrational and 4 low vibrational frequencies. These frequencies are fixed when a person is born. These frequencies are also applicable in their house and workplace. Universal Energy also has its own vibrational frequency. Once these frequencies are connected, Universal Energy (God) starts flowing through the blood circulatory system via their arteries and veins and clears all the blockages present in any organs. Thus energy (food) and oxygen is supplied to the trillions of cells in the body. This helps the trillions of cells and organs to become strong, making the individual mentally as well as physically stronger. Guruji’s guidance has aided millions of patients suffering from life-threatening and long-term illnesses.

ManavGuru has conducted 100s of health-related events and workshops, which has helped millions of families.

Commenting upon his work in the health sector, ManavGuru said, “I consider myself privileged that I am able to help millions of lives. I am blessed with the kind of divine knowledge that helps me offer health solutions in just 9 to 180 days.”

“Many people are amazed at how serious health problems are solved in such a short duration. I think people’s willpower and trust in the ultimate universal energy makes it possible,” added Guruji.

Mrs. Manjula, who was suffering from Cancer since 2009, said, “I did major surgeries like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I spent over 10 lakh rupees for my treatments but did not find any results. After following Guruji’s guidance My reports have come normal and I am completely cured from cancer. My health has improved drastically. Thank You Guruji.”

Mr. Dhanyakumar says, “I was suffering from kidney problem for 3 years. Both my kidneys failed. I was undergoing dialysis. They suggested I to transplant my kidney, but they also said that there was no guarantee that the surgery would be successful. The surgery was of approximately 4-5 lakh rupees which were quite expensive for me. But after following ManavGuru’s guidance, I found a perfect match for my kidney, and I underwent surgery. My body is responding positively to the surgery and the surgery was successful. It happened only because of Guruji. Today I am living a healthy and happy life.”

Mr. Ravikumar was suffering from a lot of health issues for 15 years. Diabetes was his major concern. He says, “My sugar levels went up to 380. In the last two years, I also suffered from kidney stones and blood pressure. I thought my life would come to an end because of these diseases. Then I followed Guruji’s guidance, and my life completely changed. As of today, My sugar level is 104, according to my medical reports. All my other health problems have also been solved. My life has completely changed, and I am very thankful to Guruji.”

Mrs. Sharadha’s daughter had a hole in her heart, and a major surgery was required. She says, “we went to various hospitals and visited many doctors but did not find any solution. He condition worsened day-by-day. Then we followed Guruji’s guidance. After that when we visited our doctor he said that the reports were better and surgery was not required. He also said that my daughter will be cured just by taking medicines. We are very thankful to Guruji for showing us the right path.”