On Tuesday, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi will host a special summit of the Group of 20 major economies to discuss Afghanistan, as fears of a humanitarian disaster grow in the aftermath of the Taliban’s return to power.

Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan on August 15, the country, which was already suffering from drought and severe poverty as a result of decades of war, has seen its economy all but collapse, raising the prospect of a refugee exodus.

The video conference, which is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. (1100 GMT), will focus on aid needs, security concerns, and ways to ensure safe passage abroad for thousands of Western-allied Afghans who remain in the country.

“With winter approaching, it is critical to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable groups, particularly women and children,” said a G20 official familiar with the agenda. The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, is expected to attend the summit, emphasising the UN’s central role in addressing the crisis – in part because many countries do not want to establish direct relations with the Taliban.

Italy, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the G20, has worked hard to organise the meeting, despite the disparate group’s widely held views on how to deal with Afghanistan following the chaotic US withdrawal from Kabul.

“The main problem is that Western countries want to put their finger on the way the Taliban run the country, how they treat women for example, while China and Russia on the other hand have a non-interference foreign policy,” said a diplomatic source close to the matter.

China has publicly demanded that Afghanistan’s economic sanctions be lifted and that billions of dollars in Afghan international assets be unfrozen and returned to Kabul. It was unclear whether or not this would be discussed on Tuesday.

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Pluto, which lost its status as a planet a few years back is confronted with a new problem. Scientists have found out that the atmosphere is going through a strange transformation. The icy dwarf celestial body which lies over 4.8 billion kilometres away from the earth is moving farther away from the sun. 

In the United States and Mexico, telescopes have been used at multiple sites to further study Pluto’s thin atmosphere. Scientists residing at Southwest Research institute carried out research by studying Pluto after it passed in front of a star way back in 2018. 

The planet has come to light as it is getting colder and colder since the atmosphere is actually refreezing back on to the surface. The surface pressure and atmospheric density is continually increasing due to a phenomenon known as thermal inertia. But for the past quarter-century, Pluto has been receiving less sunlight due to its farther location from earth. 

“The continued persistence of Pluto’s atmosphere suggests that nitrogen ice reservoirs on Pluto’s surface were kept warm by stored heat under the surface. The new data suggests they are starting to cool,” said SwRI Staff Scientist Dr. Leslie Young.

“An analogy to this is the way the sun heats up sand on a beach,” SwRI staff scientist Leslie Young, who studies the interaction between icy solar system bodies and their surfaces and atmospheres, said in the same statement. 

“Sunlight is most intense at high noon, but the sand then continues soaking up the heat over the course of the afternoon, so it is hottest in the late afternoon. The continued persistence of Pluto’s atmosphere suggests that nitrogen ice reservoirs on Pluto’s surface were kept warm by stored heat under the surface. The new data suggests they are starting to cool,” Young said.

Planet Pluto is supported by the vapour pressure of its surface ice indicating that small changes in the surface ice temperature leads to the enormous changes in the bulk density of the atmosphere. It took around 248 earth years to complete one full orbit around the earth and the distance varies from its closest point around 30 astronomical units from the sun to 50 AU from the sun. 

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Holding more discussions about the progress that certain industries are making with each passing day will undoubtedly draw more attention to them and inform people about how they have achieved excellence in the same. However, looking at how some sectors and fields have crossed boundaries to create a prominent image in their industries and challenge the status quo in order to create their unique niche amidst much competition, one feels there is still so much to learn about them. Though people have spoken a lot about the digital media and marketing world over the years, especially after the pandemic, realizing the immense opportunities for growth it could offer them, they have yet to imprint their names on the list of the most successful. ITinfo Digital is one of the leading digital marketing agencies and website development agencies in Hyderabad, with over 14 years of experience.

ITinfo Digital, based in Hyderabad, India, is a full-service digital marketing agency. Our primary areas of expertise are digital marketing and technology solutions. Established in 2007 from a home office with the goal of providing complete client satisfaction for all web services, we are now a registered company in India with headquarters in Hyderabad. They are committed to using best practices and staying up to date on the latest digital marketing innovations. Every day, marketing strategies are being developed to find new ways to reach out to web users with the right marketing message.

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The agency is constantly looking for the newest and most innovative ways to connect your brand with an online audience, whether it’s a paid advertising campaign, new ways to improve search results, or better ways to connect on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, etc. In marketing, it is very important to take a data-driven approach. ITinfo Digital analyzes the client’s business and market data and creates a custom marketing plan to meet the needs of the business. They employ divergent strategies to uncover new opportunities for their clients that most of their competitors are unaware of.

When asked about the current perception of the marketing situation by the founder Md Azharuddin, he stated “Digital marketing is one of the fastest-growing industries now. The importance of digital marketing has grown multifold after the Covid-19 pandemic. Most businesses are now focusing on digital marketing to generate business.’’ Further giving advice to the young entrepreneurs in the digital marketing field the adherent said, “To reach their target audience, every entrepreneur and startup should prioritize digital marketing strategies. The majority of startups waste a lot of money on traditional marketing, which may or may not provide the necessary ROI. It is strongly recommended to have an in-house digital marketing specialist who can develop both short and long-term digital marketing plans.”

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The primary aim of the brand is to be open and honest with its clients and work diligently with the intent of advancement for their businesses to the utmost levels. ITinfo Digital offers services such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Digital Marketing, Search engine marketing (SEM), Website Designing, Content Writing, and Video marketing. Their long-term goal is to establish ITinfo Digital as the go-to agency for SME digital marketing and they are planning to expand the services to developed countries like USA, UK, Australia, and Canada.

ITinfo Digital is a Google certified partner, and is persistently working. Under the brand, they believe that each brand is unique and that the marketing mix and strategic approach must be adaptable, imaginative, and, at times, unconventional. By analyzing, planning, and executing digital marketing campaigns across relevant platforms, they take the guesswork out of marketing.

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Himanshu Bansal is a well-known singer and social media personality. After the release of his first single, ‘Think Of’, the singer rose to popularity. Himanshu is also an entrepreneur as he is also the founder of a digital marketing company, “True Media”.

From childhood, the young and thriving artist dreamt of being a singer and running his venture. Himanshu Bansal grew up listening to some exceptional musicians from the world and decided to follow his passion for music. Himanshu Bansal is also a blogger, a social media influencer, and a YouTuber.

When asked what he loves the most about singing, Himanshu Bansal says music makes me happy and at peace. I enjoy writing and composing songs as much as I love listening to them. I am happy that my parents were always supportive of my passion. I know that being an independent artist is tough. But what’s life without some challenges? Hard work always pays off, and I know I will achieve my goals if I stay persistent.”

Himanshu Bansal says that he wishes to collaborate with top social media influencers and independent music artists in the future. Himanshu Bansal is also known as the youngest Entrepreneur of America. He has been composing new songs during the lockdown, and once they’re ready, he will share them with his fans.

Himanshu Bansal shares, “The entire lockdown has been affecting everyone. But just like others, I tried to find hope. I decided to work on new music, and I will be sharing it with the audience soon. I hope my fans enjoy it and their encouragement means a lot. When they appreciate my work, it gives me hope and satisfaction that I am on the right track.”

Himanshu Bansal has just started his musical journey, and he has the potential to achieve great success in his career. We wish him luck and hope to see his new work soon.

The magnetism of stardom and the silver screen is such that most youngsters dream of appearing on screen. We often come across stories of obsession about people that did something unbelievable to get a chance to appear on the screen. From acting schools to shady agents, everyone is out there selling acting dreams to cinema buffs. However, only a small percentage of these come true. These people who succeed are those who are not blinded by glitz but work hard to get to their goal. Learning to act, auditioning, networking, appearing in reality shows, they do it all. However, all we see is the popularity and perks and fail to realize the struggles and hard work. We conveniently overlook the hurdles they crossed.

One such actress is Aakanksha Sareen, a popular name among the Indian audience. This familiar face that we see in several modeling campaigns, Punjabi songs, and movies has had her share of struggles before she reached stardom.

We talked to her, and she opened up about the challenges she faced on her journey. The first challenge that Aakanksha faced was that no one took her interest seriously. They thought it was just a childish dream that’d fade. “In reality, I remember every single time I dressed in my mom’s dupatta or heels or pretended to receive an award or say a speech. It was those little moments that convinced me I had to do it”, said Aakanksha. She also talked about how people demotivate girls to follow their passion, telling them that their future husband wouldn’t accept such a career choice. She said that everyone was insisting she continue her studies, but she wanted to be an actress.

Among other hurdles, Aakanksha says that objectification of women and asking for favors in return for roles is the vilest. She recalls how, after winning Femina Miss Diva Chandigarh in 2014, people would throw lewd comments at her. While Aakanksha ignored such people, she says that was a difficult time in her journey.

Landing the first contract says Aakanksha, who debuted with Jaan by Happy Rajkoti. However, it gets better if you perform well in your first stint. Aakanksha later also appeared in other songs such as Dil Darda by Roshan Prince, Paune Atth by Ranjit Bawa, Teeji Seat by kaka, Shaniwar by Gurnam Bhullar, Zumba by Babbu Mann, and nearly 400 other Punjabi music videos.

Her fans always praise her good looks, expression, and spectacular moves. Her acting performance also receives immense applause. Aakanksha made her acting debut with a film produced by Hema Malini, titled Mitti – Virasat Babbaran Di. She also performed remarkably in some other Punjabi movies like Dulla Vaily and Gurmukh.

Over 484k fans, follow Aakanksha on social media and appreciate her for making it so far without any backing in the entertainment industry.

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Taresh Goyal has won many people’s hearts with his work. He is ? young ardent who has unfolded his talent in every ?s?e?t of s??i?l media marketing. With social media blowing up the internet, it is seamlessly the most powerful method of marketing these days. But as popular it gets the tougher it becomes. But the best ones really know how to be on top. He is one of the skilled social media handlers.

He is a social media marketer, an influencer who used his humour to create memes which helped him connect better with his audience. His talents and his expertise, his life view and even his experiences have made Taresh Goyal very known. It is not talent in fact but behind it there is a lot of hard work put by him.

He has considerable experience in his area of knowledge. His marketing expertise has lead him work with renowned brands across the country through which he could leave great impression in the digital world. He has also worked with brands round the globe. His skill sets and excellence made this young boy limitless.

Taresh Goyal is known for his advanced digital marketing techniques. He is a master in digital marketing, brand marketing via social media platforms, and also creates humorous content. Taking one step at a time, he also plans to create video content for his audience.

He believes no matter what one should not stop despite of temporary hurdles neither he do. He always backs him himself with positivity to deliver the best. Thus to mark another milestone Taresh soon plans to launch his own social media agency.

He completes his work with complete joy. This talented boy is setting a benchmark for numerous youngsters. His willingness to work towards his passion has made him outshine among the crowds. He is one of the best social media handler and meme creator. He speaks through his work as he has delivered fine works to his clients which helped them grow as ‘Brands’ in a short period of time.

He follows the philosophy of ‘It’s either my way or highway’. His belief in himself has helped him earn great results. He learned the importance of social media and its different aspects and decided to use these tools as his weapons to bring the change in the era of digital world. With time he kept on exploring himself and kept on presenting the best of skills to the world.

His journey has been consistent because of his sincere dedication towards his work and to fuel this journey he is still working on learning new skills and lay his impressions on fields where he couldn’t lay his imprints yet.

He sincerely believes that if you are successful then you should also help others to be successful. He says to keep good people with you, help them and never stop learning from them.

He is bound to create many more records in the coming time that is for sure! We wish all the blessings for future endeavours of this great soul.

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It takes a lot of work to become a CA.

Students in finance and accounting need teachers and professors who can train and teach them patiently and perfectly. They need teachers that are experienced and have a clear understanding of the subject.

And the name of CA Aaditya Jain or popularly known as, The Finance Guru, is the most prominent when it comes to teaching CA, CS, CMA, CFA – Inter & Final.

His students have attained 100% in some of India’s toughest finance exams.

Students across the country have been inspired by his motto of Learn more, earn more.

About CA Aaditya Jain

CA Aaditya Jain is a qualified CA, MBA(FINANCE), NCFM, B.COM, and M.COM. He has also been awarded as NSE CERTIFIED MARKET PROFESSIONAL, and  MASTER OF FINANCIAL ANALYST.

He has provided lecture resources to thousands of students across the country. Furthermore, he provides valuable content on his YouTube channel to his viewers and audience.

He currently teaches CA/CS/CMA-Inter & Final students all over India. He has been teaching FM, Economics, SFM, CA Final Elective Paper Financial Services and Capital Markets, and Risk Management, Subjects for the last 15 years.

As a matter of fact CA Aaditya Jain initially started his CA/CS/CMA coaching by tutoring only 2 students.

It was his remarkable teaching abilities and his extensive knowledge that a class of 2 students has expanded to a class of 15000 students each year.

With online lectures, downloadable resources, and live classes, CA Aaditya Jain has a student base of over lakhs. The results of the efforts and ventures of his students have been notable.

CA Aditya Jain’s students’ achievements and merits:

-His students have scored 100 out of 100 in some of India’s toughest exams like Final SFM, NSE NCFM, etc.

-His students have also scored 90%+ marks in exams like CA Inter Financial Management & Economics For Finance (FM & ECO.), Strategic Financial Management (SFM )Etc.

-JP Morgan Chase, Nomura, Credit Suisse, Barclays, HSBC are just some of the leading investment banking finance companies in which his students have been selected for industrial training.

-Furthermore, his classes famously known as the Aaditya Jain Classes, have produced over 1000 plus rank holders in CA/CS/CMA including an All India Rank 1.

-His students after qualifying exams have also been placed in one of the World’s No.1 companies like HSBC, McKinsey, etc with a crore plus salary packages.

Why CA Aditya Jain is considered to be the No.1 faculty of India?

• He teaches at a very basic level, so even students who are below average can understand him.
• His teaching style is very simple both in Hindi as well as in English.
• He covers all the past years & the expected examination questions in his class material.
• His class notes are considered to be the best notes of Final/Inter FM & SFM Subject.
• His students scored 100% marks in the Final SFM subject.
• He teaches each and every concept practically, taking examples from the stock market.

CA Aaditya Jain’s classes are located India-wide with over 100+ centers all over the country. Moreover, his classes are available in both English and Hindi languages.

Apart from being one of the best faculties in India for CA/CS/CMA, he also provides Stock Market classes for educational purposes.

His journey has been very humble from the start with a single mission of being able to help as many students as he can with his knowledge and experience.

His teaching tactics and lecture base is exhaustive and wholly concept-based. He imparts knowledge in a systematic and time-bound manner.

Many students are taking guidance from him on how to become a successful CA, CS, CMA & CFA

He provides guidance in many topics including:

– Is CA/CS/CMA/CFA Course Really Tough?

-What is the benefit of doing CA/CS/CMA/CFA?

-What is the role of CA/CS/CMA/CFA in any Company?

-What is the salary package received by students once you clear this exam?

-What is the duration of these courses?

-What is the course structure of CA/CS/CMA/CFA?

-How can one become a CA/CS/CMA/CFA?

-How to join an Investment Banking Firm under Industrial Training?

-Which is better CA/CS/CMA/CFA or MBA?

-Which is the better course for me: CA OR CMA OR CS OR CFA?

-Whether one should do a CFA (USA) Course or not?

-Which CA Final elective paper is best?

-What is the sequence of joining CA/CS/CMA Best Coaching Class?

-Is it worth joining an articleship in a big4 firm or with a mid-firm?

-How many months of exam preparation are required?

-What is the total fees/fund required to do courses like CA/CS/CMA/CFA?

His holistic approach towards training and educating helps students excel in their efforts.

To connect and get answers to coaching-related questions like the ones above, you can connect with his team on 9911442626 and become a part of his learning which will lead to your success.

Here are some of CA Aditya Jain’s Student’s Testimonial:

CA CFA Aditya Mittal ( Scored 100% Marks; Finance Manager in ITC)

I have scored 100 out of 100 Marks in CA Final SFM along with All India Rank-3 in Nov.2017 Exam.

CA Aaditya Jain sir is the most renowned teacher among students. This is because of his knowledge and experience. He has vast knowledge and experience in the finance field.

He is very much concerned about everyone around him. While teaching he molds his thinking pattern just like that of his students. He is able to connect to even the quietest student in his class.

Aaditya Jain sir is not having even a gram of arrogance after having so much big fame all over the country. He is very humble in nature. His classes and his nature both are on top.

CA Saksham Agarwal ( scored 96% Marks, Entrepreneur )

I have scored 96 marks in CA Final SFM with the Help of CA Aaditya Jain Sir.

Aaditya sir’s class will teach you a lot of new things that are gonna be crucial to your future success in finance. The examples he uses in his class are more relevant to the real world. He always does his best to pass on the valuable knowledge he has acquired over the years to his students. He is the best teacher ever.

The way Aaditya Sir explains is just amazing, even while taking online classes it feels we are in the same room and you can hardly have any doubt because of his teaching skills. The motivating thoughts at the beginning of every lecture are very inspiring. After joining his class you will feel on top of the world.

CA Mohit Gupta ( Secured All India Rank 1 with 94% Marks / Working in ONGC )

I have Secured All India Rank – 1 with 94 out of 100 Marks in CA Final SFM in Nov.2017.

I cannot speak about any other teacher but I can definitely vouch for CA Aaditya Jain Sir. He has the best hand when it comes to Inter FM & Final SFM, for conceptual training as well as for exams.

For me, he is the GOD of SFM. He provides conceptual clarity that will help you prepare well for the exam.

Feel free to visit the official website of CA Aditya Jain

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Priyanka Gandhi, on Sunday, at Varanasi, during Kisan Nyay Rally was seen in a complete ‘Devoted Hindu Woman’ like avatar. Seen sporting Chandan and Tilak on her forehead and reciting Durga Stuti, she addressed a massive crowd of farmers and was all guns blazing against the BJP government. Attacking PM Narendra Modi, she said, the PM visited Lucknow but not Lakhimpur Kheri.

In a move to regain the Hindu Voters, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was seen in a completely new avatar on Sunday at Varanasi which also happens to be the constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress leader was seen sporting Chandan and Tilak on her forehead and was also seen reciting ‘Durga Stuti’ at the mega Kisan Nyay Rally. 

Highlighting the recent violence and deaths at Lakhimpur Kheri, Priyanka said her party will fight BJP as it fought for freedom from the British.

Garnering large attention for her positive role in the aftermath of the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence when she visited the families of the kin to assure them of justice. She, on Sunday, launched the Congress party’s campaign for the Uttar Pradesh Elections which is due in February next year. Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, she accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of shielding Union Minister of State Ajay Misra and his son Ashish Misra who has been accused of mowing down protesting farmers in the Lakhimpur Kheri. 

Addressing the ‘Kisan Nyay Rally,’ Vadra questioned PM by asking why Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Lucknow last week, did not visit the families of eight people who had died in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. She said, “The CM is shielding the minister from the public forum. PM came down to Lucknow to see the performance of ‘Uttam Pradesh’ and ‘Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ but couldn’t go to Lakhimpur Kheri to share the grief of the victim families.” She further added that while ‘families of all the victims said they want justice’ the government has been shielding the minister and his son. She also launched a blistering attack on PM Modi and CM Yogi for calling the farmers ‘terrorists’ and ‘hooligans.’

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, earlier, was also praised for her positive role when she went to visit the family of the girl who was raped in Hathras. The famous dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj a couple of months ago, stopping at Mari Mata temple on the outskirts of Lucknow on October 7 before heading towards Lakhimpur Kheri and now sporting a Chandan and reciting Durga Stuti goes to prove that with her new avatar, she is trying to woo the lost Hindu Voters for her party. Now, in Varanasi, she also visited Kashi Vishwanath and Durga temple.

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Delhi may see a Power Blackout as over half of India’s 135 coal-fired power plants, which in total supply amounts to roughly around 70% of the country’s electricity, have fuel stocks of less than a day. The warning came after the Delhi Power Minister held a meeting with the representatives of power distribution companies to discuss the ‘power crisis.’

Satyendar Jain, Delhi’s Power Minister, on Saturday, after attending a crucial meeting with the representatives of power distribution companies said that there is only one day stock of coal left in the thermal power station from where the national capital gets the electricity. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, elevating his colleague’s pitch, also warned of a power crisis that could hit the National Capital as seen in some parts of the eastern and northern states.

Taking it to Twitter, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote, “Delhi could face a power crisis.” He also shared a copy of the letter which he wrote to  Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging a shortage of fuel in power plants in and around Delhi. Several states including Gujarat, Punjab, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu have raised concerns over impending blackouts. Punjab has already imposed rotational load shedding at several coal shortages at thermal power plants. The plants are left with coal stock for up to five days, an official of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited was quoted by a news agency.

“There is politics going on. If you create a crisis, it will seem that some great work has been done by solving it, Satyendar Jain said. Mr Jain also said, “All three companies in Delhi are distributors and not the power producers. We depend on the centre’s plants. If the supply does not come, then after two days there will be a blackout in the whole of Delhi.

Hitting out the opposition parties, Union Power Minister RK Singh, on Sunday,  said, “A panic has been unnecessarily created about the coal shortages and this is due to miscommunication from GAIL and TATA.” He further added “The country has four days reserve and we have sufficient power available. We are supplying power to the entire country. Whoever wants, give me a requisition and I will supply them.” The supply routinely drops during the monsoon season as mines get flooded, he clarified. 

On Saturday, Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi had said that the increase in the international price of coal and heavy rainfall in the country this year contributed to its shortage. “If you compare with the past many years, coal production and dispatch have been the highest in September and especially in October. In another three to four days, things will be alright,” he further added. The Union ministry of power has listed four reasons for the depletion of coal stocks, including an unprecedented increase in demand for electricity due to the revival of the economy, after chief ministers of Delhi, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh flagged the issue of shortage of coal at power plants. The power ministry said that an inter-ministerial sub-group led by the ministry of coal has been monitoring the coal stock situation twice a week as declining coal reserves sparked concerns of a power crisis in the country.

The power minister constituted a Core Management Team (CMT) on August 27 in order to manage the coal stock and ensure its equitable distribution. Representatives from MOP, CEA, POSOCO, Indian Railways and Coal India Limited (CIL) have been tasked with ensuring daily monitoring. The CMT is closely monitoring and managing coal stocks on a daily basis and ensuring follow up actions with CIL and Indian Railways to improve the coal supply to power plants. CMT in its meeting held on October 9 reviewed the status and the situation is likely to improve in the upcoming days as told by an official on the ground of anonymity. 

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“Puja is all about serving humanity. We have decided to shun all pomp and show this Durga puja. Lauding the initiative, The Bangiya Sanskriti Samiti said “Goddess Durga will be happier if the puja organizers reach out to the poor and the needy.”
Durga Pooja is just around the corner and artists and decorators are busy giving final touches to theme-based pandals in the city. Many of them have, however, decided to celebrate the festival with less pomp amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Durga Puja organized by Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad is the oldest Durga Puja in Pune, Maharashtra going back to 1940, a eighty two year old pandal, perhaps one of the most celebrated one! Initially it was named as “Greater Poona Sarbojanin Durgotsav”, Until 1966, the pandal had their base in two different locations, held alternately every year- kirkee and ShivajiNagar. As the years passed by the Pandal gained humungous popularity and the committee felt the need for a poojo pandals to be established in various parts of the city.So three Durga Pujas were organized in 1967. One in Kirkee, one in Camp area near AFMC and the other in Shivajinagar which is the present one.

This Puja was held in a plot near Rahul Theatre till 1980. In 1981 the Puja venue was shifted and this time it was held in an open plot opposite to Fergusson College on F. C. Road. The pandal soon entrenched emotional bond amidst the Bengali’s and non Bengalis as well resulting a demand for a bigger space. However In 1984, the Puja Pandal was organised on the premises of Congress Bhavan, Shivajinagar. Since then and till 2019 prior to the Covid Pandemic the Durga Puja was held in Congress Bhavan premises for a prolonged period of 36 years.

Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad, a socio-cultural organization of the Bengalees in Pune was established in 1965 whose main aims and objectives are to organize socio-cultural activities in Pune irrespective of cast, creed and religion. In course of time the Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad made its own building named Samsad Bhavan in Bhosale nagar. In 1987 the Sarbijanin Durgotsav came under the aegis of Samsad and since then Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad is organising this Durga Puja every year.

Last year, in 2020 in the midst of peak Covid situation we organized the Puja in a very limited scale in our own premises, the Samsad Bhavan in Bhosale Nagar taking all precautions against Covid pandemic. Entire premises was properly sanitized and entry of the devotee members at the time of Puja were limited adhering all social distancing norms. The Puja rituals including Puspanjali were also shown Online, so that members could passively participate in the rituals and offer Pushpanali sitting at home.
The Bangiya Sankriti Samsad have been organising various socio cultural functions for the audiences who attend the festivities. They have also striked a change in the society by encouraging and gathering people from all walks of life. Recently in the year 2019, they organised a ‘Sindoor Khela’ funtions for widows, Transgender and economically backward women thereby giving a message of social acceptance.

The Idol makers, the Dhaki ( a traditional drummer clan originating from Calcutta) , and the Priests all come from Various places in west Bengal to take part in the Puja rituals. The Pooja Festivities are undoubtedly a major earning for them year around. Unfortunately the pandemic had affected all- so how would these be spared. Uncertainty and unceasing fear restricted their travel. The BSS Committee sensitively approached them with some major financial help that could suffice some major expenses. Further on The BSS Committee unequivocally donated funds to Idol makers, Drummers, priests, corporation cleaners, the caretakers of the Pandal and many others. Nonetheless this year the situation continues to be the same. The Committee has made a budget provision to donate and help these artisans this year also for their loss due to pandemic.

The Committee consists of some creative members like – Shri. Arun Chattopadhay , Shri Bireshwar Mitra, Shri Subhasis Bagal, Shri Shivaji Mookherjee, Smt. Madhumita Gosh, Smt. Rakhi Chatterjee and Smt. Sujata Paul.
Here’s saluting them for their noble causes and wishing them good luck!

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