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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 09: Finally, a chess book that aims to teach chess to kids in a friendly and interactive manner is out on the market. Written on invitation from the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools, Jahnvi Shah’s book, Shatranj Ke Baal Yodha, aims to reach children across India and prepare them for elementary level chess. 18-year-old Jahnvi Shah is a national-level chess player whose heart goes out to children from underprivileged sections of society. In 2018, she started her NGO, Nirmaan Charitable Trust that coaches over 100 children across ten municipal schools in Maharashtra. The Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, has honored her to teach chess to the children from poor and needy sections of the society. “I am so hap...

The award was bestowed on the philanthropist-entrepreneur by AsiaOne in association with Global Compact Network UAE Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 9: Noted philanthropist and entrepreneur Smita Banerjee Sasmal has been awarded the prestigious Black Swan Award for her contribution to women empowerment. The award, given by AsiaOne, in association with the Global Compact Network UAE, the local network of the UN Global Compact, recognises modern women who use their passion, determination, and perseverance to draw attention to and address the issues facing children and women in rural India. The award acknowledges Smita Banerjee Sasmal’s excellent contribution in driving a change at the grassroots level. She was presented the award by actress and Miss Diva Universe 2015 Urvashi Rautela ...

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 6: Shri Tankadhar Tripathy has been appointed as Director on the Board of Directors of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the largest coal producing company of the country. Shri Tripathy has been appointed directors for a period of three years. Shri Ambika Prasad Panda, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of SECL said, Mr Tripathy will play a pivotal role in providing the strategic leadership to the policies of the company and your rich varied experience will certainly benefit in achieving the goals and objectives of the company. Shri Tankadhar Tripathy has been working as Odisha State BJP secretary.

Annakut Festival Navsari, November 5: For the first time since Corona, Annakut Mahotsav was held at Swaminarayan temple with a discount, more than 350 dishes were served. Many Haribhaktas darshan along with GPSC chairman Dinesh Dasa also took advantage of the darshan. In 2019, the old Swaminarayan temple adjacent to the Navsari highway was renovated. This magnificent temple, similar to the dream of Sarvesarva Pramukhswami of BAPS, was inaugurated by the successor Mahant Swami after visiting his Dham. Since then, this magnificent temple has become a center of attraction in the whole of South Gujarat. In which more than 350 dishes were offered to the Lord. In which a large number of Haribhaktas and politicians including saints took advantage of Thakorji’s vision. Dinesh Dasa, a native ...

Rev. Dr. MA Varughese and his son Rev. Abraham Varghese planting the first sapling of 1,000 they pledged to plant. Bengaluru, November 5: Bengaluru’s mega church celebrated their Pastor’s 75th Birthday on the 4th this month. To mark the legacy and contribution of their Pastor, Bethel AG Church has taken a pledge to plant 1000 trees (Saplings) in Bangalore city on the occasion of Rev. Dr. MA Varughese’s birthday. Bethel AG Church is one of the largest congregation in Bangalore which made headlines few months back with their innovative gathering of “Drive-In Service” during the peak of Covid times – now in news again as they celebrate and extend gratitude to their Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. MA Varghese on his 75th Birthday for his ministry and dedication all these years. Picture of Bethel ...

The awards will recognize women for their contributions in various walks of life October 26: The first edition of Women Who Lead 2021, consulted & implemented by Summentor Pro Sales & Marketing Consulting, has been instituted in partnership with Mrs. Radhika Sudhir as a Brand Icon & Envisionist. The National Consortium this year will present Hon’ble Minister of State Women & Child Development Govt. of India Shri. Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai & Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi – Ex- Union Minister MSME Govt. of India as Chief Guest, Dr. Sindhutai Sapkal – Padma Shri Awardee 2021 popularly known as Mother of Orphans as the Guest of Honor, Dr.Mrs. Punita Arora  – Surgeon Vice Admiral PVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) Indian Navy, Dr.Rohini Godbole Padma Shri Awardee 2019 & Ind...

(Chief Guest Mr. Dharmesh Saglani with Awardees and Atal Awards Committee Members) October 23: Long-awaited prestigious Atal National Award event, which was postponed from 24th July due to pandemic restrictions, was concluded on 23rd of Oct 2021 at the Ramatan Resorts, Vagator, Goa. This was the second edition, conducted by the Atal Bharat Sport & Cultural Association India. Mr. Dharmesh Saglani (EX Chairperson at Sanquelim Municipal Council, President at All Goa Private Property shack/Huts Owners’ Association, Owner at Cuba Goa was the chief guest and the committee members Founder CEO Mr. Dileep Chand Yadav, Executive Chairman Prof. Dr. Dinesh Sabnis (Chief and Ambassador of CSLI India), Sr VP Atal National Committee & State President Shri. Rakesh Poduval, Executive Member N...