Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the rain-hit areas of Uttarakhand today, to take stock of the situation as more than 45 people, so far, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents. 

Amit Shah, the Minister for Home Affairs will today visit the hill state of Uttarakhand to review the flood situation that has enveloped the state. As per the top sources in MHA, a series of high-level meetings with top officials of various departments have been scheduled for this evening, during which Shah will take stock of the relief work being undertaken. Union Home Minister will also conduct an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged parts of the state on Thursday. 

The death toll in rain-related incidents in Uttarakhand over the past two days has risen to 46. Uttarakhand has been witnessing heavy rains for the past two days, leading to chaos and disaster across the state. Over 300 people were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) from flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand. Many roads were blocked and several bridges and railway tracks have been damaged since the downpour began on Sunday.

Shah is said to have been closely monitoring the situation and earlier on Monday, he had even spoken on the phone to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and assured him of all possible help from the Centre to tackle the crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Dhami on the phone to take stock of the situation and assured him of all help. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday undertook an aerial survey of the rain-hit areas in the state to assess the damages caused due to rain. He later announced a compensation of ?4 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in rain-related incidents across the state over the last two days.

After witnessing incessant rain over the past two days, the state is likely to stay dry for the rest of the week, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department said that a fresh western disturbance is also very likely to affect Western Himalayan Region from October 22 and cause scattered to fairly widespread rain/snow over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad on October 22 with isolated heavy rainfall on October 23.

Meanwhile, Char Dham Yatra, which was halted due to heavy rain in the region, will resume from today, informed the Uttarakhand police chief. The pilgrimage was suspended for three days, from October 17 to 19, amid warnings of heavy to very rainfall in the hill state during this period.

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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, which is the site of Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana. The move aims to enhance tourism on the Buddhist circuit by leveraging three economic development indicators: trade, tourism, and technology. The ambassadors of at least 10-15 nations where Buddhism is practised and preached are scheduled to attend today’s inauguration ceremony. More than 100 priests and eight high priests from Sri Lanka will also be present, led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Namal.

The Kushinagar airport, which is being built at a cost of 260 crore, would service the adjacent districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and is seen as a key step in increasing investment and job prospects in the region. According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the airport will make it easier for domestic and international pilgrims to visit Lord Buddha’s ‘Mahaparinirvana’ site and will help connect Buddhist pilgrimage holy places around the world (PMO).

Modi will visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar for an event commemorating Abhidhamma Day, according to the PMO, before proceeding to the public ceremony and subsequent inauguration of the airport. The Prime Minister will pay his respects to Lord Buddha’s reclining statue and plant a Bodhi tree sapling at the temple. Prime Minister Modi will later lay the groundwork for a number of other development projects, including the Rajkiya Medical College, which would cost over 280 crore to build, and 12 other projects totalling over 180 crore.

Dedicated railways are connecting Kushinagar with other Buddhist destinations for Indians and foreigners interested in pilgrimage or religious tourism. The Uttar Pradesh chief minister will be present at the event, and he and the Prime Minister are expected to address a rally in the region following.

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“No job is impossible. All it takes is sheer hard work, determination, and motivation to keep going no matter what”, says, Mridu Bala.

If you have a knack for creativity, and a desire to carve your name among the audience in an artistic manner, then the field of designing is one of the most appropriate segments to try your hand at. Realizing the potential in the industry, Mridu Bala took a step into the field of fashion design and event organization taking it by a storm and enhancing it to a different level.

The epitome of strength and courage, Mridu Bala has made a place for herself all because of her zeal to do something different. Chasing her dream to become a successful fashion designer since her teenage years, she decided to finally kickstart her career in 2004. Her first milestone was her beauty expo where she showcased her exquisite bridal ensembles.

Mridu has proved her mettle in the industry through her remarkable bridal and designer wear which have gained immense love from people. Not only in India, but she has also organized a plethora of International shows as well which created a lot of traction and have established her as a fashion designer to reckon with.

Sharing on how the fashion industry has helped her grow, Mridu Bala says, “I have recognized that this industry has something for everyone. You just need to find your true calling and continue treading on that path. My aim has always been to bring out a change in society through my work. Not only do I want to make it to the top tier onto the hierarchy ladder in the industry but also to inspire and empower more and more young girls of my country to come forward and pursue their dream. My biggest inspiration has been my husband CA Ajay Rai who has always supported me through thick and thin.”

The virtuoso, apart from being a leading fashion designer and show organizer, also intends to start her manufacturing unit and her showroom as well and is working rigorously for achieving the same. She has been appreciated for her work by common people as well as renowned people in the industry. Top celebrities like Mahima Chaudhari, Arshifa Khan, Lucky Dancer, Akshay Giri, and makeup artist Amit Dhuria and Chitralekha Sen have also taken part in her shows. Mridu Bala has proved to the world that if you can dream it then you can definitely achieve it.

Foxclues is widely known as one of the best marketing and research companies in India. It earned its reputation for its expertise in devising highly functional algorithms and efficiency in implementation. The methods implemented and algorithms used by Foxclues are proven to maximize reach and provide desired results to the clients through being completely flexible and highly customizable. It stood out in the market through its strategic approaches and tactical moves to acquire desired outcomes.

It’s been in the spotlight for a while, for organizing a string of award ceremonies to identify, promote and honour the hardworking people of our society from various fields. Recently, it released the second list of ‘India Top 100 Women Icon Awards’ to honor various hardworking women of our society who didn’t compromise at society’s standards, who weren’t afraid to dream big and who didn’t find an excuse to leave their goal. The bestselling author and the Director of Foxclues, Mrinal KJ shared that the women require recognition and appreciation for all the hardwork they put, regardless of the society’s standards and remarks on them. Because, women empowerment and feminism is about upholding women’s rights and identifying that women are in no way, less than men.

            The women who were honoured with the ‘India Top 100 Women Icon Awards’ are:

“Theatre is the base for any emerging actor, if you are well versed as a theatre artist you are ready to roll in the industry”, says actor Vivek Bhadra. 

Theatre has existed for millennia. It’s one of the oldest types of entertainment, providing insight into our pasts, mythology, and the human condition. Theatre, being the oldest enchantment of the Indian Cinema has contributed to providing an immersive viewing experience for the audience. It is a proven thought that before becoming an actor one must start with theatre to manifest a command over their acting skills. One such producer, director, and actor is Vivek Bhadra who, understanding the potential in theatre, carved his way to the enormous world of entertainment. 

This person from Jamnagar has been known to create content for a variety of OTT Platforms. Having a love for theatre, he has done many plays on various social causes. Talking about his journey and experience, Vivek Bhadra, the founder of Apurnaviram Entertainment shares the insights of his journey as an actor and producer.

Q1) How did you start your journey in the film industry?

I have always been keen on working in the theatre. And, for the same, I started my journey as a theatre artist from Jamnagar,  Gujarati theatres. There I have done many shows which talk about social causes and issues. I have worked in 56 theatres and have gained immense appreciation for the same. Though the starting has been difficult, with time people started loving my work. Raghav Diwan and I started our journey together in 2009, as I had my own Event Management Company. Raghav worked as a magician for the company and from there we dreamt of working together on some big projects and were able to turn our dreams into reality. 

Q2) When you got settled in the industry, how was your experience?

As everyone is very well aware, the entertainment industry isn’t kind to everyone. It requires a lot of patience and dedication to settle even a single foot inside. I won’t say otherwise for me. Continuously bringing creative and innovative ideas to the table, I made sure there was no lacking in my hard work. Owing to it all, the industry offered me a plethora of opportunities to flourish, and hence I could say that my experience overall has been very fulfilling. From theatre to movie it was a very swift transition, and till now I have done two films as an actor but as a producer, I have done more than 50 films. And, currently, I am running my own company Apurnaviram Entertainment.

Q3) Did you face any difficulties at the start of your journey?

I feel that if you are a skilled theatre artist, you will have no problems or challenges. Any actor who wants to succeed in the entertainment sector must start with theatre. You are ready to roll in the profession with ease if you have a clear understanding of acting and are familiar with the minor abilities of acting. If you have prior acting experience before beginning to work in films, it will increase your abilities and help you become the best actor in the field.

Q4) Are you currently working on some projects?

In the last four months, I have produced 4 projects some of which are still in process. I have worked on films like ‘Bread’ with Raghav Diwan, and ‘Metamorphosis’ which was released on HotStar, and have also done a film- ‘Meri Pyari Rachna’. Currently, I and Raghav are together working on many projects for the OTT platforms like Sony liv, Hotstar, Amazon, Jio cinemas, Voot, etc. Apart from that, we have shot together with one film in the beautiful city of Kalimpong that has been one of my most prized creations. I also produced a short film ‘Ladies First’ with my partner Jigar Gori under the banner of Blackeye Entertainment LLP and Chai Stories LLP that focused on the struggles of the women workforce in our country. 

Q5) What would you advise budding artists who want to enter the industry?

The most important thing to hold onto is ‘believe in yourself’. There would be instances where you would feel like maybe this path is not for you to tread on. But, trust me, it is never like that. There always is light at the end of the tunnel. Your persistence is the prerequisite of the entertainment industry. Never fear or forget to put forth your ideas and work on them yourself even if no one else is assisting you. And, that is exactly how you will ace the competition in this realm.

The actor and producer Vivek Bhadra is inherently passionate to produce content that adds value to the life of people. With a vision to make the culture of OTT Platforms more prominent in the state of Gujarat, Vivek has been working tirelessly to put out a good expression among people. With such a creative and artistic mind at the helm of creation, the revolution in theatre and Cinema is not so far.

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Manoeuvring through tough times and a radicalised society, Mandeep Singh is hopeful that great days are yet to come.

Not only known for its scenic beauty, but also known for producing and giving the best of the actors in the film industry. One of them is up and coming, Mandeep Singh who hails from Sirsa,Haryana.

Soon the audience is going to see this 24-year-old charming personality on the big screen. He has done his graduation from CDLU . Born with a courageous heart, finest acting skills, he believes in breaking stereotypes.

The journey hasn’t been easy for him. He has gone through a lot of obstacles of conservative mentality, pulled down but has never given up. He was trolled on social media and criticized by a radicalized society of Haryana but no one could stop him from pursuing his dreams.

Truly inspiring all the way, he has managed to change the conception of perfection for people who look up to achieve big in life. All you need to be is a brave consistent soul and lead the path to your goal.

When asked him about the struggles, he said that the political condition of the state and the criticizing nature of people was the major pullbacks. Getting fame at a very young age is not easy. He said, “I keep my heart on sleeves. Pouring my happiness into the void I carry because then only I will vibrate resonance”.

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Mohammad Salman Khan is a well-known Indian Actor born on 02 October, 2002 in Mewat, Haryana who has achieved so much in a little age. He is an Artist, Actor, Rapper, Content Creator and what not. He mainly came into the limelight because of his recent work as a voice over actor in a Netflix release. He gave his melodious act for the 2020 cartoon film “Fukrey Boyzzz : Space Mein Fukrapanti.”

Mohammad Salman Khan says, “Acting is my love so I decided to turn my passion and love into profession and it worked. As an actor, you feel so relief when people actually appreciates your talent and your movies get such a good reach.”

Many also consider him to be the next big star of the Bollywood Cinema. Even though he is so young he has made quite a big fan following for himself which is pretty remarkable for a young actor like him.  This young actor has also acted in an unreleased film named “Heropanti 2” in which he was really appreciated for his performance.
However today Mohammad Salman Khan is a recognized and talented actor, He has not being served all of this on a silver platter. Even he had his share of struggle and difficulties in his journey of becoming an actor.

“Live for Passion,” says Shaikh Shoeb Uddin the miraculous talented singer.

Music has always entertained people from ancient times. As changing time there have been several upgradations in themes and music. Today, People are thrilled with several melodious voices. One such staggering performer who has blown away the vast crowd is Shaikh Shoeb Uddin.

Shaikh Shoeb Uddin always believed in his passion and worked hard to climb the ladder of victory. Though he has to prove his talent he never gave up. With his optimistic and melodious voice, he has enthralled people into his music world. Always keen and willing to consider his burning passion for singing as his career he took it as his profession rather than as his hobby.

The great artist Shaikh Shoeb Uddin is from Hyderabad, India, and currently living in the same place. He is inspired by the songs of Atif Aslam and Arjit Singh. As always finding close to the two artists he listens to their music nurturing his skills and bringing revolutionary in the music world. He does not believe in just following the path of his guru but also he adopts the best out of them by adding innovation in music.

He has stunned social media platforms with several performances and has won millions of hearts. Moreover, he has sung songs such as Dil, Durr, and Rang are super hit delivering his best performances. He has been grateful to thrill people on his rhythm in Dubai, and has travel to Qatar to treat VIP of the country.

Shaikh Shoeb Uddin is inspiring several youths by passing a message to believe in the talent that they are molded with. He had motivated the next generation to follow and trust in an inner voice that always takes you to the mountain of success.

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In a world where everything is equally excellent and backed by technology, the need of the hour is to cope up with change. Currently, the civilization is at a central point of raging tornado which is quickly evolving with digitization, mobilization, automation, augmentation, and so on. Pradeep Agarwal Oracle, explains the need for companies to focus on presales in the digital economy and how they benefit businesses.

He explains, “Consider a self-driving car and a computer that can learn and think. The way we work will never be the same again. Also, if such technologies overtake, the need for upskill would also rise dramatically.” Mr. Pradeep AgarwalOracle adds, “It matters how we discover new opportunities in one of the most transformational times in the face of history. To succeed in a digital era, a company should opt for a technology not just as a support function, but as a strategic competency.”

Today, this opportunity has been brought forward by the pandemic. Remote working has become a new normal and presales in digital economy has also risen to the occasion. Since running business face-to-face is not an option during the pandemic, it’s uncertain to say if things will ever return to the way they were, now that we are exposed to a different way of selling. 

Millions across the world are feeling the effects of this outbreak. However, some industries are apparently less affected. Depending on which side of the tech industry they exist, the infectious agent is either a boon or a bane for businesses. Likewise, as people opt to or are forced to stay home, they have turned to apps like Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams to connect with their colleagues and other shopping and delivery apps to manage their household work. 

Seeing that the budget has shifted in many cases, sellers realize that greater returns on investments come from allowing people to work from remote locations. A technical seller saves an ample amount of money unnecessarily spent on travel, food, and hotel when dealing from home.

Pradeep Agarwal Oracle believes, to map product value an executive needs a technical seller who is highly informed and proficient in the products and servicing. A presale provides essential details and context on product capabilities, which helps to make the sale. Without presales to provide information, an executive will drown in data. 

Enablement is another important factor that benefits from presales in the digital economy. It arms technical sellers with the latest product and solution information, which makes them more efficient while selling. Improved equipment, assets, and training give them an edge while dealing with the buyers. Retention of presales experts is necessary for companies that look forward to be on top and usher their dominance in the industry. 

Also, buyers play a key role in productive technical selling, while vendors must keep in mind their expectations at the time of interaction. Pradeep Agarwal says, “Buyers fall for best offers rather than gimmicks and sales script. A presale professional must be well informed and able to express the product value clearly.” Adding to that he says, “They expect vendors to be experts when it comes to time management. Both, the seller’s and the buyer’s time has to be valued. To follow that, they must be proficient in delivering the content when prompted to do so.” 

In simple terms, digital transformation is reinventing businesses. Every enterprise must get used to functioning in the digital economy to sustain the competition. It is not just about technology, but also about redefining the entire business strategy and keeping up with the trend. 

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One on One Coaching is a refined and personalised concept for the coachee to grow faster and quickly as compared to other styles of coaching. This form of coaching is highly customized, purpose-oriented, and personal that empowers the growth-oriented business owners, players, leaders, etc to achieve the greatest milestone of their lives.

The concept of personal coaching can be seen 5000 years ago in the Vedic period of Indian culture, where Gurus (coach) help Sishya (coachee) to be the best self of themselves every day, they focus on various aspect of lives like:

1. Who they are and their true purpose in Life
2. Identifying what they love doing and harnessing their superpotentials
3. Helping them to see the clear picture and direction in life
4. Helping them to build focus and believe in possibilities, etc 

In today’s scenario, everyone is looking for growth, prosperity, and success in life, however, there is a lot of competition almost in every sector be it games, business or studies, etc, and the need for a Personal Coach can’t be ignored. The style has been successfully taken forwards by coaches like Tonny Robbins, Saurabh Kaushik, Grand Cardone, etc to name a few that give an idea about the quality, technique, and efficiency of this style. Here are some unique characteristic of Personal Coaching:

1. Your get 100% attention and priority

As a player or business owner the most important thing for you is the priority and your own time, having a personal coach helps to get customized plans and strategies for your business and future. Having a personal coach makes your life so easy that you can focus on your potentials and your superpowers. This is the set of coaching where you and your coach share a confidential and personal space that helps you to understand your hidden treasures and potentials.

2. You can be Yourself & Transparent 

This is the form of coaching where you need not worry about others, since you get your personal time and you can share your feelings, fears, beliefs, values, etc to the coach in very transparently. This helps you to be yourself and with better communication and transparency coach can help you get the right direction and formulate your success strategy accordingly.

3. Specific, Customized & Purpose Oriented

This style of coaching is very specific and deals with the specific issues or gaps that need to be filled, the best part of this style is the customization approach. Since we understand that every human is different and their journey is also very unique, hence having a personal coach you will always get an advantage of customized solution that solves your specific purpose.

4. Breath-taking Results and Highly Transformational

This has been seen that people who have personal coaches perform better than those who take the generic solution in every field be it having a sports coach, business coach, gym coach, subject coach etc, they achieve better with personal attention and a focused approach. This form of coaching has been verified by many players, bodybuilders, and entrepreneurs that they need customized attention and focus approach not generic.

5. Personal Mastery & Holistic in Nature

This is an important part and most neglected one, on which the whole game depends. The actual growth can be achieved by getting better every second in whatever you do as a visionary, entrepreneur, leader, business owner, etc. this further enhances the overall productivity, progress, and prosperity of business and business owner both.

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