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From being a contestant to being a judge – Chef Jaspreet Singh Devgun

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With passing time and on going struggles, chafe jaspreet singh devgun is being impressive by the roles he plays.
From being a chef, to a content writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and now a judge.

Recently department of entrepreneurship skills and department of hotel management of lovely professional university organized a culinary competition for students of 1st and 2nd year.

 

Around 50 teams participated in the competition. So the program started with a talk session from chef jaspreet singh devgun where he talked about his journey and motivated students for their future endeavors. Students were to keen to know about his ups and downs. Also the students interacted with chef jaspreet singh devgun to clarify their queries about the industry.

 

After talk session, chef jaspreet singh devgun demonstrated his signature dish “Shahi Tukda Cake” Which is an Indo-western fusion small serve dessert.

 

Participants had to replicate Chef jaspreet Singh’s Shahi Tukda cake. Participants too were amazing with their efforts. To conclude, we would say For students of lovely professional university, chef jaspreet singh was inspiring as entrepreneur, teacher as chef, guiding light as a judge.

 

Chef jaspreet singh leaves no stones unturned for creating an impression in all the roles he plays.

UNIMO Universe of Moms Celebrates Women Empowerment and Honors Achievers at 7th Rangoli Awards

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Mumbai, India – UNIMO Universe of Moms, the world’s largest community of mothers with over 502,000 members, recently hosted the 7th edition of the Rangoli Awards to celebrate women empowerment and felicitate extraordinary achievers. The event took place at the prestigious Hyatt Hotel in Juhu, Mumbai, and was attended by several luminaries, including Abhijeet Sawant, DJ Hardik, Hitesh Kanabar, Dr Rinky Kapoor, and Komal Kare Joshi.

 

Neha Kare Kanabar, the founder of UNIMO Universe of Moms, organized the Rangoli Awards ceremony, which recognized 31 women achievers with extraordinary stories. Out of the 320 applications received, 80 finalists were chosen. The event was a networking extravaganza, featuring enriching mentoring sessions, felicitations, and a breathtaking opportunity to network overlooking the Arabian Sea. The mentor sessions were conducted by subject experts Bhavesh Kothari, Bandita Patro, Akshada Bharade, and Ishna Batra.

 

Abhijeet Sawant was particularly honored as the REAL INDIAN IDOL by the UNIMO community, which has 22 hyperlocal chapters worldwide, including MUMO Mumbai Moms in Mumbai and INMO Indore Moms in Indore, among others. UNIMO actively engages on FB, WhatsApp, and IG and is looking to connect with ambitious women leaders who wish to take franchisee of UNIMO and be a part of this vibrant community in their own city.

 

UNIMO Universe of Moms started nine years ago with a mission of celebrating women who have lost their identity in the journey of motherhood, stressing over the importance of mothers and their “me” time. The community has created a sustainable impact by conducting more than 700 online/offline events to support and network. They have driven more than 51 social causes, adopted a village, and supported the livelihood of other moms. UNIMO is a meta-certified community with over 5 lakh registered mothers, and they are present on FB, IG, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp. Their tagline, “Ek break to banta hai,” highlights the importance of mothers and their me-time.

 

Brands targeting mothers as their key demographic have found UNIMO to be a very effective social media amplification platform. UNIMO also organizes physical meet-ups outside the virtual chatter to bring mothers together, giving them a well-deserved break online and offline.

 

The Rangoli Awards ceremony is yet another example of UNIMO’s commitment to promoting women empowerment and celebrating the achievements of extraordinary women. The organization has just launched UNIMO 2.0, aimed at taking things to the next level, with a new tagline, “Mere Paas Maa Hai,” resonating deeply with mothers who find solace in a supportive community.

 

Joining the community is easy – simply scan the code and become a part of the vibrant ecosystem. Alternatively, interested individuals can contact UNIMO Universe of Moms directly through their official channels.

 

Stones Thrown at two Ram Navami Processions in Gujarat’s Vadodara

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Stones were hurled at a Ram Navami procession on March 30th, 2023, Thursday in the Fatehpura area of Gujarat’s Vadodara city. The officials mentioned, more than 22 people have been caught for allegedly pelting stones during a procession in the Fatehpura area and some people were injured in one of the incidents. Panjirgar mohalla was the first place where the stone pelting incident took place in the afternoon and Kumbharwada was the second place where the incident took place in the evening. 

 

Manoj Ninama, Joint CP, Vadodara said while talking to the media “Area domination and combining operations underway. Around 200 police personnel have been deployed. So far, 22 people have been detained in connection to the incident.” “Stones were pelted in Vadodara during the Ram Navami procession. Around 15-17, people have been caught and with the help of CCTV the accused are being identified,” said Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat Home Minister. 

  

The procession on the occasion of Ram Navami, which took place in the Panjrigar mohalla had been organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), while the other procession took place had been organised by the local residents of Kumbharwada. Manisha Vakil, Local BJP MLA was also a part of the procession which came under attack in Kumbharwada. A chariot carrying a Ram Idol was pulled away to a safe location, on the other hand, the videos of the people showed that they are running for shelter after the incident of stone hurling took place. Meanwhile, some vehicles got damaged but no one was injured in the whole incident and the procession passed ahead along its planned route under the police’s protection.

 

During the Ram Navami Procession, some anti-social elements tried to hurl stones. Police took prompt action as well as handled the matter very well. All the processions have been completed peacefully, Commissioner CP, Vadodara, Shamsher Singh said. He further added that Patrolling is being done, so far, they have detained more than 20 people and the police will take strict action against them. The incident of stone pelting occurred during the ‘Ram Navami Shobha Yatra’ in Vadodara. Also, the clashes were reported from Maharashtra Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar where a mob pelted stones and bottles filled with petrol at the temple which sparked violence and left 12 people injured including 10 policemen.      

 

PM Modi meets with top military officials and focuses on theaterisation

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On Thursday, a three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference started in Bhopal to discuss theaterisation. The event will feature a speech from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 1 and will highlight several important topics. These include India’s renewed focus on theaterisation to maximize the effectiveness of its military resources in future conflicts. The theaterisation provides the edge, the readiness of its armed forces in light of ongoing tension along the border with China, and the country’s progress towards achieving self-sufficiency in defence manufacturing.

 

The theme for the three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference is Ready, Resurgent, Relevant. The PMO released a statement stating that the conference would cover a diverse range of topics related to national security, such as jointness and theaterisation within the armed forces. Additionally, they will review the preparedness of the armed forces and the progress made towards achieving self-reliance in the defence ecosystem.

 

“At the present time, the armed forces examine the real-time demand for theaterisation, quick operational readiness, and atma-nirbhar (self-reliant) as their most crucial aspects. The PM is personally guiding the efforts to bolster the armed forces, which should result in progress in all these areas,” said Air Marshal Anil Chopra (retd), an expert on the defence sector. 

 

In addition to the event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, and dignitaries of top commanders of the armed forces will join in the conference and Personnel below officer rank (PBOR) will also be present in it. “The conference will involve soldiers, sailors, and airmen from the army, navy, and air force, who will energetically cooperate in the proceeding through inclusive and informal interactions,” PMO said. In 2021, PBOR participated in the Combined Commanders Conference for the first time, which took place in Kevadia, Gujarat and was attended by the Prime Minister. 

 

At present, the union government is advocating a bill in Parliament that would grant commanders of tri-services organizations the authority to take disciplinary measures against service members from any of the three services. This bill aims to uphold discipline and improve the efficiency of duty discharge, especially for those serving in current or future joint commands or institutions. The timing of the conference coincides with this development.

 

In addition to setting up a dedicated budget for procuring domestically produced military equipment, the government has implemented various measures to foster autonomy in the defence manufacturing industry. These measures include raising the cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) from 49% to 74% and identifying numerous weapons and systems that are prohibited from being imported. 

NXP CEO meets PM Modi to discuss the semiconductor ecosystem in India

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On Wednesday, NXP CEO Kurt Sievers met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem and support its ambitions of becoming a chip-manufacturing nation under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The meeting focused on discussing policy frameworks, emerging technologies, and ways to enhance India’s value creation and manufacturing capabilities. NXP, the top ten chip company worldwide, designs and manufactures semiconductors, and has centres of excellence in India. 

 

Sievers recognised India’s aspiration to become a prominent participant in the worldwide electronics supply chain and its effort to expand the electronic domestic manufacturing sectors to US$ 300 billion by 2026. According to Sievers, India’s commitment to becoming one of the biggest electronic manufacturers’ hubs, was demonstrated by PM Modi and his government, highlighting the strategic significance and growth potential of the electronic sector. Nevertheless, NXP did not disclose any intentions to begin semiconductor production in India. 

 

Sievers informed PM Modi about NXP’s proficiency and activities in India and promised the company’s assistance in promoting the growth of India’s diverse domestic STEM workforce and backing the thriving start-up ecosystem in the country. Besides that, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is a government programme launched in December 2021 with an outlay of ₹ 76,000 crore. 

 

“Meeting with Prime Minister Modi to discuss India’s rapidly growing semiconductor development and manufacturing atmosphere was a privilege. Both of us agreed that India’s electronics manufacturing and design industry has a bigger possibility to become a much prominent player in the global electronics value chain. NXP, which has operated in India for more than five decades, is designing semiconductor solutions in demand across the global auto, industrial, IoT, and secure edge markets at our centres of excellence here,” Kurt Sievers said. 

 

He further added, “Our skilled Indian team has produced hundreds of patents and is a powerhouse of NXP’s global network of creative teams. We are committed to driving India’s value creation for the global electronics industry spectrum even further.”

 

NXP, as part of its mission, to enable a better, safer, secure, and more sustainable world, collaborates with the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Invest India, Startup India, India Electronics, the Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and state governments on a range of initiatives and projects. NXP takes an active approach to engage with startups to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions.

Amit Shah reveals how central agencies ‘forced’ him to frame PM Modi

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During his questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the Congress-led UPA government, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that he was being pressured by the agency to falsely implicate Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a purported fake encounter case that had taken place in Gujarat. On Wednesday, Amit Shah gave a speech at the news channel stating that Sohrabuddin Sheikh encountered a lawsuit filed against him during his tenure as the Gujarat home minister. 

 

He was asked about the allegations made by the opposition that the current government under Narendra Modi is “misusing” central agencies to target them. Shah addressed Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a criminal defamation case by a court in Surat and stated that the court’s verdict resulted in the Congress leader losing membership in the legislature. He further noted that other politicians had faced similar consequences of being convicted and losing their membership.

 

“I will explain how I have been a victim of agencies being misused. The Congress did not file a corruption case against him. As the minister of Gujarat, I was involved in an encounter, and as a result, the CBI arrested me and filed a case against me,” Shah said at the event. Shah claimed that throughout the interrogation, they instructed him to provide them with Modi’s name. 

 

He further stated that Veer Savarkar, the only freedom fighter who had been sentenced to two life terms in Andaman prison, when asked about Rahul’s comment on him. Shah said that using such language for a freedom fighter was inappropriate and suggested that Rahul Gandhi should read his grandmother’s speech on Savarkar. He also mentioned that members of Rahul’s own party were advising him to avoid speaking against Savarkar.

 

In the Karnataka elections, Shah confidently stated that the BJP would surpass the halfway mark in the upcoming Karnataka assembly election 2023 and establish a government with a decisive majority in the state. Shah declared that the BJP would secure an absolute majority in Karnataka and form the government without any alliance. He stated that they would surpass the halfway mark and achieve a record mandate.

TMC stage protest in Delhi, Mamata Banerjee hold march in Kolkata

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On March 29, members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party are organising a protest at the Parliament premises, which coincides with the demonstration led by party leader Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. Mamata Banerjee is planning to hold a two-day dharna in front of the BR Ambedkar statue at Esplanade in Kolkata, protesting against the Centre’s failure to disburse funds to West Bengal.

 

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, who is also the nephew of the West Bengal CM, will be speaking at a rally denouncing the Centre’s policies that are perceived as ‘anti-people’ and its unfavourable treatment towards the West Bengal government. The protest, led by TMC MPs, will be held near the Ambedkar statue on the Parliament premises. Party leaders have emphasised that the demonstration is intended to safeguard democracy, federalism, the Constitution and Parliament. 

 

On March 27, the TMC became part of an opposition strategy meeting led by the Congress and also took part in a protest referred to as ‘black’ in response to Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as an MP. 

 

Prasun Banerjee and Jawhar Sircar from TMC participated in the meeting held at the office of Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. This movie is notable because Mamata Banerjee’s party had earlier stated its intention to maintain equal distance from both the Congress and the BJP.

 

The TMC made it clear that they only supported the Rahul Gandhi protest and emphasised the need for the opposition to come together on this matter. Jawhar Sircar shared his views on the party’s surprising move to join the Congress-led demonstration, noting that the TMC had been present at every protest and walkout from the outset and had never skipped any. He also explained that their decision to take part was symbolic and aimed to demonstrate solidarity against the collective and anti-democratic assault on all.

 

On the other hand, Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his approval of anyone who took a stand to safeguard democracy, in response to the TMC’s involvement in the protest. The Congress MPs donned black shirts as a symbol of the dissent against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification. 

 

The demonstrations occurring in Kolkata and Parliament have the objective of bringing notice to the purported mismanagement of funds by the Centre and its treatment of the West Bengal government. The noteworthy aspect of TMC’s involvement in the protest, led by Congress, is that it signifies significant changes in the party’s stance.  This change indicates a readiness to establish partnerships with other opposition parties to contest the Centre’s policies. 

Karnataka Elections 2023:- Election Commission of India announces dates for Polls in the state

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On Wednesday, the Election Commission of India (ECI), announced the Polling dates for the southern state of Karnataka. Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner of India, addressing a press conference, declared that the Elections for the high stake battle in Karnataka will take place on 10th May, 2023 and the Counting of Votes will take place on 13th May 2023. He further declared that Gazette Notification will be issued on 13th April, 2023 and that the last date of filing the nomination would be 20th April, 2023. Date of Scrutiny would be 21st April, 2023,  and the last date of withdrawal would be 24th April, 2023. The high stake electoral battle for Karnataka would be taking place in a single phase.

 

Addressing a Presser at around 11:30 am, the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar, stated that the 5 year term of the current Karnataka Legislative Assembly will expire on 24th May, 2023. He further added that a whopping 5.21 crore people are eligible to exercise their Right to Vote that includes 2.62 crore Male Voters and 2.59 crore Female Voters. Rajiv Kumar also added that the Model Code of Conduct comes into immediate effect from today. 

 

The Bommai-led BJP government in the state is facing a tough challenge from the grand old Congress Party. The high stake battle for Karnataka Legislative Assembly is taking new turns everyday with the recent example of BJP government scrapping the 4% Muslim Reservation and increasing it for Vokkaliga and Lingayat by 2% each. Congress led by KPCC president DK Shivakumar has been attacking the BJP government for this move alongside targeting the Bommai Government for corruption charges.

 

The BJP is on a sticky pitch with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah taking the command in their hand. Karnataka is the only southern state that the Saffron party has their government in and at no cost, they would want to let go of Karnataka.

 

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Industry’s favourite Lakshmi Jewellery inaugurates their newly renovated showroom

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Lakshmi Jewellery which is Kodungallur, Kerala’s one of most loved jewellers recently inaugurated their newly renovated showroom. Established in the year 1969 by Late Shri V.V. Ramakrishnan, the brand is one of the pioneers in the jewellery industry and has marked a very prominent name in the same. They have built trust by providing the latest designs at a very affordable price with premium quality. This is the reason why people have had confidence in them for generations. 

 

The showroom was inaugurated by Smt. Gouri Ramakrishnan, w/o Sri. V.V. Ramakrishnan (late), the founder of Lakshmi Jewellery. She marked the beginning of the event by lighting the lamp. Following an address by Sri. Sajeev Ramakrishnan, son of V.V. Ramakrishnan (late). Various prominent politicians and industrialists of Thrissur honoured the occasion as well. The people present including these eminent personalities, all witnessed the beautiful infrastructure and interiors of the new Lakshmi Jewellery showroom and praised it. They also had the chance to have a look at the new exclusive jewellery that the brand will be launching in the upcoming time.

 

While talking about the brand,  Sri. Sajeev Ramakrishnan says, “ We have been in the industry for quite a long time and honestly the journey till here has been amazing. We have got so much love, trust and support from our customers and we continue to strive for the same. To give back the love that our customers have given us and make their experience an even better one, we took the decision to renovate the showroom. The interiors are designed with the motive to offer a luxurious atmosphere with modern work, open spaces and beautiful chandeliers. With this, we aim to enhance the shopping experience of people and give them a global level feeling while shopping. Additionally, the cherry on top is the latest collection of jewellery pieces. Now we are very excited for the fresh restart and will put forth the best of what the industry has to offer.”

 

Kodungallur, North Paravoor, and Chalakudy’s Lakshmi Jewellery has one of Kerala’s greatest selections of exquisite fashion and wedding jewellery. Their range of products includes gold and silver gemstone rings, diamond rings, bracelets, pendants, bangles, earrings, necklaces and more. Be it for the bride or the wedding guests, the wedding collection offers an amazing assortment of wedding rings, bridal sets, and bridesmaid jewellery. Now with the inauguration, Lakshmi Jewellery has brought the latest designs. The store also offers a selection of platinum and 18-karat jewellery in addition to a vast selection of Nagas, Chettinad, and Junagadh antique designer jewellery. The silver section also includes silver idols, frames, and gifts in addition to current silver ornaments.

 

Atiq Ahmed sentenced to lifetime imprisonment by Prayagraj court

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Outlawed gangster Atiq Ahmed and two other culprits were convicted by the court in Prayagraj after they were found guilty in 2006. All of these offenders were sentenced to life imprisonment. They are reportedly found guilty in the 2006 Umesh Pal kidnapping case. Not only this, seven other people including Atiq’s brother Khalid Azim, also known as Ashraf have been acquitted in the case. 

 

As known to many, Ahmed was a former MP and MLA who was charged with more than 100 criminal cases including murder and kidnapping and was then brought to Prayagraj from Gujarat prison. The trail was followed by a 24-hour journey by the Uttar Pradesh police on Monday. 

 

Reports from outside the court showed today that a long police cavalcade brought the gangster-turned-politician in large vans because the crowds gatherers on either side of the way. Ahmed who was convicted has seen his sentence after thirty days of the controversial murder of Umesh Pal who was a key witness in the 2005 murder case of BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party) MLA Raju Pal. 

 

Umesh Pal was killed on his way out of his car Hyundai Creat SUV in Prayagraj on February 24 this year. Not just this, two policemen who were with him at that time were also killed in the shootout.

 

CCTV footage has revealed that Umesh Pal and one of his two police bodyguards were getting off the SUV when all of a sudden several gunmen came from the rear end and started shooting at them. Another man was witnessed using crude bombs during an assault that certainly exploded into a cloud of smoke which led to panic and trouble on the road and people were seen running for their vehicles or outside of shops for safety.