The Headlines :
- गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने आज भुवनेश्वर में पुलिस महानिदेशकों और महानिरीक्षकों के तीन दिवसीय अखिल भारतीय सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया। प्रधानमंत्री कल सम्मेलन में भाग लेंगे।
- Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for the fourth day in a row amid ruckus by Opposition on various issues.
- सरकार ने लोकसभा में कहा- भारत बांग्लादेश में अल्पसंख्यकों के खिलाफ हिंसा की घटनाओं से संबंधित स्थिति पर लगातार नजर रखे हुए हैं।
- Supreme Court asks Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid committee to move High Court in mosque survey case; Directs trial court to halt proceedings till plea is listed in High Court.
- बैडमिंटन में, पी वी सिंधु सैयद मोदी इंडिया इंटरनेशनल टूर्नामेंट के महिला एकल सेमीफाइनल में पहुंच गईं।
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And, now time for our segment DATELINE INDIA in which we take a look at the developments taking place at national or global level. Today we will talk about Hornbill Festival.
Nagaland is making grand preparations for the silver jubilee edition of the Hornbill Festival scheduled to be held from first to tenth of December. The festival is held at the scenic Kisama Heritage Village, located about 12 km from the state’s capital of Kohima. Many international and domestic tourists are expected to arrive in the Northeastern state to experience the rich and vibrant culture of Nagaland’s 18 major tribes.
The Hornbill Festival – also called the “Festival of Festivals”- was conceptualized to showcase Naga culture, traditional and contemporary in the spirit of unity in diversity. The annual Hornbill Festival is a spectacular event showcasing the rich ancient culture and civilization of the people of Nagaland. It powerfully demonstrates the cultural diversity and civilizational unity of the people. The festival shows how each tribe is proudly unique in their cultural richness and yet there is an overwhelming sense of unity among all. This spectacular demonstration of unity in diversity in what India is all about. At the Hornbill Festival one can get a glimpse of the Indian spirit of happy peaceful coexistence of the multiplicities.
नागालैंड में, प्रत्येक जनजाति अपना त्योहार समर्पण और जुनून के साथ मनाती है। हॉर्नबिल महोत्सव एक ही छत के नीचे सांस्कृतिक प्रदर्शनों का मिश्रण प्रस्तुत करता है। बहुत लोकप्रिय संगीत समारोह भी साथ में आयोजित किया जाता है। इस उत्सव का नाम विश्व स्तर पर सम्मानित पक्षी हॉर्नबिल के नाम पर रखा गया है, जो राज्य की अधिकांश जनजातियों में लोककथाओं में प्रदर्शित होता है। सप्ताह भर चलने वाला यह त्योहार नागालैंड के सभी लोगों को एकजुट करता है और लोग रंगारंग प्रदर्शन, शिल्प, खेल, भोजन मेले, खेल और समारोहों का आनंद लेते हैं। पारंपरिक कलाएँ जिनमें पेंटिंग, लकड़ी की नक्काशी और मूर्तियाँ शामिल हैं। महोत्सव के मुख्य आकर्षण में पारंपरिक नागा मोरुंग, कला और शिल्प प्रदर्शनी, खाद्य, हर्बल मेडिसिन स्टाल और सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम, गाने और नृत्य, पारंपरिक तीरंदाजी, नागा कुश्ती, स्वदेशी खेल शामिल हैं।
The Hornbill Festival is held at the heritage village of Kisama, about 12 km from Kohima. The nomenclature of KISAMA is derived from two villages namely, Kigwema (KI) and Phesama (SA) and MA which means Village, on whose land the Naga Heritage Village is established and commissioned by the State Government of Nagaland. The Heritage complex consists of a cluster of seventeen indigenously designed houses (also called Morung meaning Youth Dormitory), each representative of a different tribe. The goal of creating the heritage village is the protection and preservation of the ethnic cultural heritage through a common management approach and comprehensive data base for the perpetuation of tourism promotion. Since its inception in the year 2000, it has brought about radical changes in the tourism scenario of the state. A visitor gets the opportunity to catch a ring side view of all the Naga tribes, their culture and distinctiveness at one place.
नागालैंड सरकार ने इसी तरह के त्योहारों को राज्य के अन्य हिस्सों में बढ़ाने के लिए कई पहल की हैं जहां समय-समय पर मिनी-हॉर्नबिल त्योहार मनाए जाते हैं। यह त्योहार व्यापक रूप से लोकप्रिय भागीदारी और खुशी के दायरे को बढ़ा रहा है। इस तरह की पहल से देशवासियों को नागाओं की सांस्कृतिक समृद्धि को समझने में मदद मिलेगी। लोक गीत और नृत्य पारंपरिक नागा संस्कृति के आवश्यक तत्व हैं। गीतों और लोक कथाओं के माध्यम से परंपरा को जीवित रखा जाता है, और प्रसिद्ध पूर्वजों की कहानियाँ सुनाई जाती हैं। कृषि मौसम से जुड़े गीत विशेष गतिविधियों का वर्णन करते हैं और युद्ध नृत्य भी नागालैंड में एक आंतरिक कला का रूप हैं।
Being the milestone silver jubilee edition, the festival has gained international support, with countries like Japan, Peru, and Wales partnering with Nagaland. On his X handle, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has informed that Japan will participate in cultural and musical performances, as well as conduct workshops on handicrafts. Peruvian artists and cultural performers will also take part in various events. He has expressed hope that that this collaboration will foster stronger bilateral relations.
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और अब समय है अपने क्षेत्रीय संवाददाताओं से जानने का, कि उनके पास क्या विशेष है –
Union Minister for Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated a painting exhibition named ‘Shunyata’ at the National Museum in New Delhi today. The exhibition has collections of paintings which focus on the ideas of insubstance and emptiness. We have more details from our correspondent ;
“Shunyata is derived from a Buddhist philosophy which means form is emptiness, emptiness is form. The word Shunyata is translated as insubstance or emptiness. Each canvas in this exhibition displays approximations of figures familiar and unfamiliar, gods and goddesses, mortals and immortals become objectively manifest; as one walks away, forms dissolve and insubstantiality remains. As one looks closely at each canvas, approximations of figures familiar and unfamiliar, gods and goddesses, mortals and immortals become objectively manifest; as one walks away, forms dissolve and insubstantiality remains. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, artist Abhay K highlighted that he has depicted the philosophy through a series of sixty paintings. He added that the paintings convey the nature of reality which is emptiness.
The exhibition is open from 10 AM to 6 PM till the 8th of December. For Parikrama, With Akshit Vedyan, Bhanu Pratap Singh.”
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प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना के तहत उत्तराखंड में आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्ग के परिवारों को आवास उपलब्ध कराए जा रहे हैं। योजना का लाभ राज्य के शहरी और ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में बड़ी आबादी तक पहुंच चुका है। उत्तराखंड में योजना के क्रियान्वयन से जुड़ी और अधिक जानकारी के लिए आइए चलते हैं संवाददाता साक्षी सिंह के पास-
“उत्तराखंड में केंद्र सरकार की प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्ग के लोगों के लिए वरदान साबित हो रही है। योजना के तहत ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में कच्चे मकानों में रहने वाले परिवारों को पक्के मकान उपलब्ध कराए जा रहे हैं। साथ ही शहरी क्षेत्रों में रहने वाले सभी आवास विहीन परिवारों को योजना का लाभ दिया जा रहा है। प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना-शहरी के तहत अब तक राज्य में चौतिस हजार से अधिक आवास बनाए जा चुके हैं। अब राज्य सरकार ने प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना के दूसरे चरण के लिए भारत सरकार के साथ अनुबंध भी किया है इस योजना में तीन लाख से अठारह लाख रूपये तक वार्षिक आय वाले आवासहीन परिवारों को चार घटकों के अन्तर्गत आवास निर्माण के लिए अनुदान प्रदान किया जाता है। योजना के प्रथम चरण के तहत राज्य में कुल चौसठ हजार तीन सौ इकानवे आवासों की स्वीकृति भारत सरकार से हो चुकी है। जिसमें लाभार्थी आधारित निर्माण घटक के तहत कुल स्वीकृत पच्चीस हजार नौ सौ छियतर आवासों में से अक्टूबर माह तक बारह हजार दो सौ बाइस आवासों का निर्माण पूरा किया जा चुका है, शेष आवासों पर कार्य गतिमान है। इसमें भारत सरकार द्वारा कुल डेढ़ लाख/प्रति आवास की दर से लगभग दो सौ तिरसठ करोड़ इक्तर लाख रुपये का अनुदान उपलब्ध कराया गया है, तथा राज्य सरकार द्वारा पचास हजार की अनुदान राशि प्रति आवास उपलब्ध करायी जाती है। मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना लाखों आवासहीन परिवारों को छत उपलब्ध करा रही है। उत्तराखण्ड में भी योजना के तहत हजारों लोगों के पक्के घर बन चुके हैं। इसमें केंद्र के साथ ही राज्य सरकार भी सहायता उपलब्ध करा रही है। शहरी विकास के सचिव नितेश झा ने बताया कि अब भारत सरकार ने इसी साल सितंबर में प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना के दूसरे चरण की घोषणा की है। इसके लिए राज्य सरकार ने भारत सरकार से अनुबंध कर दिया है। इसके लिए भारत सरकार ने अब प्रति आवास केंद्रांश डेढ़ लाख से बढ़ाकर दो लाख पच्चीस हजार रुपए कर दी गई है। इस तरह अब योजना के तहत लाभार्थियों को अधिक आर्थिक सहायता प्राप्त होगी। परिक्रमा के लिए आकाशवाणी देहरादून से साक्षी सिंह.”
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To build a safer, greener, and more inclusive world, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, in association with Thales, has announced a nationwide contest to boost innovation across various sectors. A report;
“Indian Institute of Technology Madras, in association with Thales, has announced the top six teams developing eco-friendly technology from the fourth cohort of the Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC 4.0), a nationwide contest to boost innovation in this sector. As part of Thales’s CSR and solidarity efforts in India, Thales supported this transformative eco-innovation and entrepreneurship challenge. The top six teams will receive a start-up seed funding of up to ₹10 lakh. The CZC challenge aims to accelerate groundbreaking solutions to address climate change and foster sustainability. The third edition was supported by Thales and Aquamap (Centre for Water Management and Policy at IIT Madras) and reached out to over 1,600 students and researchers from 600 universities and 270 start-ups across India. In line with Thales’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, Thales supported the programme for a second consecutive year, for its fourth edition, showcasing its commitment to building a safer, greener, and more inclusive world. The final 25 teams were shortlisted from the initial list of 500 teams. These teams embarked on a rigorous six-month journey from April to develop sustainable prototypes across various sectors, including energy, materials, agriculture, air, and water. Prof. Indumathi Nambi, Coordinator, Carbon Zero Challenge Coordinator, IIT Madras, said, “With a focus on fostering eco-startups addressing global challenges like climate change, pollution, and circular economy, CZC 4.0 attracted over 2,000 participants from 775 universities and 430 startups across India. Thirty successful startups have emerged from CZC’s previous cohorts, with another 35 advancing toward commercialisation. Participating teams received up to ₹500K in funding and mentorship to develop their prototypes. THIS IS BLESSI AKASHVANI Chennai.”
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North East Regional Centre- Indian Council of Historical Research (NERC-ICHR) Guwahati, in collaboration with Sikkim University kick started their two-day national seminar on the Indian Constitution and the idea of Ram-Raj at Chintan Bhawan Gangtok.
“The seminar explored the philosophical and cultural dimensions of Ram Raj, symbolizing justice, equality, and welfare, as reflected in the Indian Constitution. Key themes included the Constitution’s making, its illustrations, cultural continuity, Gandhi’s vision of Ram Raj, and its theological distinctions. Prominent speakers included Ms. Ami Kishore Ganatra, Professor Ujjwala Chakardeo, Mr. Laxman Raj Singh Markam, Professor Nidhi Chaturvedi, and Dr. Raktim Pather. The event brought together scholars, faculty, and students from across India. The seminar explored the philosophical and cultural dimensions of Ram Raj, symbolizing justice, equality, and welfare, as reflected in the Indian Constitution. Key themes included the Constitution’s making, its illustrations, cultural continuity, Gandhi’s vision of Ram Raj, and its theological distinctions. The event brought together scholars, faculty, and students from across India. Dilli Ram Dulal Akashvani news Ganngtok for parikrama.”
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And now some business news;
Domestic benchmark equity indices today displayed a positive momentum. Both the indices ended with gains of over 0.9 percent, supported by rally in blue-chip stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 759 points, or 0.96 percent, to close at 79,803, and the NSE Nifty50 rose 217 points, or 0.91 percent, to settle at 24,131.
In the Indian bullion market, the 24 Karat Gold was trading up at 76,750 rupees for 10 grams, Silver 999 fine, is also trading up at 89,560 per kilogram, when reports last came in.
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In sports :
Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen today moved to the semifinals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament. Both ace shuttlers registered straight-game wins at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow to advance to the semis. Lakshya, the 2021 World Championship bronze medallist, dominated his match, beating compatriot Meiraba Luwang Maisnam 21-8, 21-19 in the men’s singles quarterfinal. Top seed Sindhu, a two-time champion at the event in 2017 and 2022, defeated China’s Dai Wang 21-15, 21-17 in a 48-minute women’s singles quarterfinal. In the mixed doubles quarterfinals, the Indian pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto defeated the Malaysian duo Loo Bing Kun and Ho Lo Ee. On the other hand, the Indian duo Sathish Kumar and Aadya Variyath lost to Puavaranukroh Dechapol and Supissara Paewsampran of Thailand.
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And now we will take you on a tour of India’s freedom struggle, and recall events that happened on this day.
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और अब समय है उन व्यक्तित्व को याद करने का जिनकी आज है पुण्यतिथि। इस क्रम में सबसे पहले हम याद करेंगे–
DEATHS: Cary Grant, born Archibald Alec Leach, passed away on this day in 1986. He was an English and American actor. Known for his Mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demeanour, lighthearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing, he was one of classic Hollywood’s definitive leading men. He was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award in 1970, and received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981. He was named the second greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute in 1999.
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James Walter Braddock passed away on this day in 1974. He was an American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. Braddock was known for his spoiling, counterpunching style, powerful right hand, and his iron chin. He had lost several bouts due to chronic hand injuries and was forced to work on the docks and collect social assistance to feed his family during the Great Depression. He made a comeback, and in 1935 he fought Max Baer for the world heavyweight championship and won. For this unlikely feat he was given the nickname “Cinderella Man” by Damon Runyon. Braddock was managed by Joe Gould.
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इंदिरा गोस्वामी
लेखिका इंदिरा गोस्वामी का निधन 29 नवंबर 2012 को हुआ। असमिया की सुपरिचित लेखिका इंदिरा गोस्वामी पूर्वोत्तर में मामोनी रायसम गोस्वामी के नाम से भी मशहूर थीं. उन्होंने असमिया लोगों के दुखों को स्वर दिया. उन्हें साहित्य अकादमी और ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार समेत कई सम्मान मिले. उन्होंने स्कूली जीवन से ही कहानियाँ लिखना शुरू कर दिया. वे दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में असमिया की प्रोफेसर रहीं. गोस्वामी ने असम के उग्रवादियों के अंतर्मन को समझा और केंद्र सरकार और उग्रवादियों के बीच शांतिवार्ता की मध्यस्थता भी की
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John Knowles (/noʊlz/) passed away on this day in 2001. He was an American novelist best known for A Separate Peace (1959). Knowles was born on September 16, 1926, in Fairmont, West Virginia, the son of James M. Knowles, a purchasing agent from Lowell, Massachusetts, and Mary Beatrice Shea Knowles from Concord, New Hampshire. His father was a coal company executive, which earned an income that afforded the family a comfortable living. As a youth, Knowles would remark that he could write just as well as the stories from The Saturday Evening Post.
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अली सरदार जाफ़री
स्वतंत्रता सेनानी और शायर अली सरदार जाफ़री का जन्म 29 नवंबर 1913 को हुआ। जाफरी साहब ने अवाम की मुक्ति के लिए हर क्षेत्र में अपनी कलम चलाई। साथ ही आज़ादी की लड़ाई में बढ़ चढ़कर भाग लिया और आज़ादी के बाद भी सक्रिय सामाजिक जीवन जिया। जाफरी को ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया। वे फिराक गोरखपुरी और कुर्तुल एन हैदर के साथ ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से सम्मानित होने वाले उर्दू के तीसरे साहित्यकार थे। उन्हें पद्मश्री से सम्मानित किया गया। वे उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार के ‘उर्दू अकादमी ‘ पुरस्कार और मध्य प्रदेश सरकार के ‘इकबाल’ सम्मान से भी सम्मानित हुए।
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Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata passed away on this day in 1993. He was an Indian industrialist, philanthropist, aviator and former chairman of Tata Group. Born into the Tata family of India, he was the son of noted businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his wife Suzanne Brière. He is best known for being the founder of several industries under the Tata Group, including Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Tata Salt, Voltas and Air India. In 1982, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour and in 1955 and 1992, he received two of India’s highest civilian awards: the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. These honours were bestowed on him for his contributions to Indian industry.
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शहीद कैप्टन गुरबचन सिंह
शहीद कैप्टन गुरबचन सिंह का जन्म 29-नवम्बर उन्नीस-सो-पेंतीस को शकरगढ़ के जनवल गांव में हुआ था। यह स्थान अब पाकिस्तान में है। कैप्टन गुरबचन सिंह ने अफ्रीका के कोंगो में भारत द्वारा भेजी गई शांति सेना का नेतृत्व करते हुए चालीस विद्रोहियों को मार गिराया। लड़ते हुए सर्वोच्च बलिदान दिया… वो उस समय सिर्फ… छब्बीस साल के थे। भारत सरकार ने उन्हें मरणोप्रांत परमवीर चक्र से नवाजा। भारत का अपना संविधान लागू होने के बाद ये सम्मान पाने के कारण उन्हें भारत गणतंत्र के पहले परमवीर चक्र विजेता होने का गौरव प्राप्त हुआ।
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BIRTHS: Chadwick Aaron Boseman (/ˈboʊzmən/) was born on this day in 1976. He was an American actor, known for portraying African-American historical figures and the fictional African superhero Black Panther. During his two-decade career, Boseman received accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, along with an Academy Award nomination. He portrayed historical figures, starring as singer James Brown in Get on Up (2014) and as Thurgood Marshall in Marshall (2017).
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Anna Kay Faris (/ˈɑːnə ˈfærɪs/ AH-nə FARR-is) was born on this day in 1976. She is an American actress. Known for playing comedic roles, she rose to prominence with the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie film series (2000-2006). Her film credits include The Hot Chick (2002), Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Just Friends (2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face(2007), The House Bunny (2008), What’s Your Number? (2011), The Dictator(2012), and Overboard (2018).
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Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (/ˈtʃiːdəl/, CHEE-dəl;) was born on this day in 1964. He is an American actor. Known for his roles in film and television, he has received multiple accolades. Cheadle’s career started with supporting roles in Hamburger Hill (1987), Colors(1988), Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Rosewood (1997), Boogie Nights (1997), and Bulworth (1998). He collaborated with director Steven Soderbergh acting in Out of Sight (1998), Traffic (2000), The Ocean’s Trilogy (2001-2007), and No Sudden Move (2021). Cheadle was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Paul Rusesabagina in the historical drama film Hotel Rwanda (2004). He was the co-producer of Crash, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005. Cheadle joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe portraying James “Rhodey” Rhodes / War Machine in the beginning with Iron Man 2 (2010).
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Jayceon Terrell Taylor was born on this day in 1979. better known by his stage name, the Game or simply Game, He is an American rapper. Born in Compton, California, he initially released a series of mixtapes under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper JT the Bigga Figga. After releasing his debut album Untold Story, independently in 2004, he was discovered by record producer Dr. Dre and signed to his Aftermath Records label imprint. The Game rose to fame in 2005 following the release of his major-label debut album, which peaked at the Billboard 200 along with its 2006 follow-up, Doctor’s Advocate. Let’s listen to his hit track “Hate It Or Love It”, & it’s from his 2005 album “The Documentary”.
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