Power crisis has become a critical subject of discussion as only 4 days of coal reserves are left in India. With the limited coal supply, coal powered stations are triggering a threat to stall the world’s fastest- expanding major economy.  More than half of the nation’s plants are on alert for outages after the increase in electricity demand and a slump in local coal output stockpiles. Coal-fired power stations have broken all the previous records and have embodied the lowest number of coal availability in years. 

“I don’t know whether I will be comfortable in the next five to six, four to five months,” Power Minister Raj Kumar Singh was quoted as telling The Indian Express in an interview published Tuesday. While demand is typically slow with cooler weather from mid-October, “it’s going to be touch and go,” he said.

Coal is used to produce around 70% of electricity and the consumption of coal is going to surge high in the upcoming years. Like the neighbouring country China, India is also getting affected with the sharp surge of electricity demand. Several government ministers are also seen working with State-run Coal India Ltd. and NTPC Ltd.  Being the largest power generator they are expected to increase the mine outputs and make sure that the demand is fulfilled.

“Until supplies stabilize completely, we are likely to see power outages in some pockets, while customers elsewhere may be asked to pay more for power,” said Pranav Master, director for infrastructure advisory at credit ratings firm Crisil Ltd. “Because of imported coal prices shooting through the roof, plants running on domestic coal have had to do a lot of heavy-lifting. Things are expected to get better as the rains abate.”

The companies that have been maintaining their payment regularly will be prioritized and provided proper coal supply and mandated level of fuel stocks, newspaper claimed.

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The apex court, on Wednesday, took the suo moto cognizance of the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence and Deaths. A three-judge bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to hear the matter today.

In a major move, the Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday, took the suo moto cognizance of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and death that claimed the lives of 8 people including 4 farmers who died after a car belonging to the convoy of the Union Minister’s son ramped over the protesting farmers. The matter is listed for hearing on October 7th and will be heard by a three-judge bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana.

Along with the CJI, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli will also be part of the three-judge bench which will hear the crucial matter. The moves come after the Lakhimpur Kheri violence has sparked a major outrage across the country. Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a judicial probe that will be headed by a retired High Court Judge. 

As per the supplementary cause list of the Supreme Court of India, the matter has been registered as “In Re violence in Lakhimpur Kheri leading to the loss of life,” has been registered “by court’s motion” in the category “Latter Petition and PIL Matters” and will come up for admission hearing before the three-judge bench today. 

The events have created a political storm across the nation and particularly in the poll-bound state of Uttar Pradesh. Opposition parties are demanding that the Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra must resign from his ministerial post and strict action as per the law should be taken against his son Ashish Kumar Mishra as one of the cars which ran over the protesting farmers, killing four, was owned by him. Farmers also alleged that he was present in the car and that it was a part of a larger conspiracy.

The Yogi government seems to be on a backfoot and is trying to pacify the situation. The opposition parties are all guns blazing against the BJP government. Congress Leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, on Wednesday, met with the families of the farmers who died by getting run down by the car. Apart from Congress, the TMC delegation also reached the district to show their support to the farmers. 

On Tuesday, two-UP-based lawyers Shiv Kumar Tripathi and C S Panda wrote to the CJI seeking a court-monitored, high-level inquiry into the incident. The letter urged the court to treat it as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and order the probe so that guilty could be brought to justice.

However, it is unclear that if the suo moto cognizance was registered after taking this letter into account or not. 

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Sometimes, even one unusual and captivating piece of furniture or wall hanging can create a maximum impact. And if you’re wondering how to achieve this style, follow the works of Kirti Gangani. 

Her age envies in front of the mastery she possesses over her craft. Meet Kirti Gangani, a twenty four year old, hailing from a business family. Well designing homes just happens to be her favoured mode of relaxation. Her day job is being a stellar interior designer who forcees her clients house the moment she steps on site. Her staunch dedication, profound vision and perception is what transforms a clients house into a home. 

Hailing from Pune, Kirti completed her graduation from the Cummins BNCA college Pune, that pepped her to use her creativity as a tool to etch a place in the society. A daughter of a real estate tycoon Kanti Gangani was always given liberty to pursue her dreams.  On her insistence her father was happy to get her a space for the studio. 

From luxurious bathrooms to classy walk-in wardrobes, extravagant terraces and colourful walls bringing an uplifting spirit to bedrooms, award-winning interior designer Kirti Ganganis aesthetic always leaves a mark. A name synonymous with architecture, interiors and bespoke furniture,Kirti’s  studio  Matter of Space prides itself in juxtaposing modern design practices with traditional craft techniques. If you lean more towards modern minimalism and revamping classics, MOS would will certainly inspire you.

She makes each role a priority and shoulders a responsibility with utmost sincerity and integrity. Every living cell inside her is restless to create, to make things beautiful, to perfect and to organise. Her pursuit for creativity and perfection has helped her create a niche for herself. Kirti is one such person, having first found a calling that would allow her to channel her passion into a career, she then founded a company in the mid-2019, which would allow her to chart her own unconventional path. This dame of interiors has always held clearly defined principles, from which she has not deviated since launching her business and her success has proved her right.

” Matter of Space is not only about our fantastic designs and elegant homes, it’s also about the talented people who are a part of Team. Our team of the best interior designers in Pune work round the clock conceptualising each project, working closely with clients, and being a part of their journey till the home is handed over. From architects to qualified interior designers our energetic team fills our office with energy and dynamism. We believe in that each house that we craft should have a feeling of contentment within” says Kirti. She further adds “When you design something like a home, you are part of something special that’s probably gonna leave mesmerising imprints for life, these are exciting times, serving millennials today who want personalisation and customisation in everything, including their homes” as she has an array of concepts, designs, colours and patterns to a plethora of her clientele that come for both residential and commercial requirements from all the walks of life.

The story behind her success is the result of her goal for creating numerous “moments of excitement” in each room. Her penchant for a clean, minimal space, allowing her clients with designs thats has few parallels makes her standout amidst other contemporaries. Well lately her work’s been an inspiration featuring dailies and glossy magazines.
Peacefully perched on her chair, sipping her favourite cold coffee, she mesmerises tales that turned to success stories. 
She always thanks her father Kanti, mother Neeta and brother Parth for vesting their unflinching faith in her that shaped her in becoming the person she is today.

With each passing day, she walks confidently with a beaming smile and a halo around her that radiates nothing but positive vibes.

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From his earliest days, Nishant had a voracious appetite for books and knowledge. Often going through seven or eight novels a week, his parents used to confiscate his books for “reading too much”, a problem many parents today would love to have. More than simply absorbing, he hungered to apply his knowledge. From his earliest days in college where he joined, grew and led Rotaract (a Rotary Youth wing) as a President and even a District Director, Nishant has wanted to lead from the front.

A quick wit and an extrovert, he won several awards based on his language, creativity and presentation skills in college.

Born in a family of businessmen and to a mother who was a teacher, Nishant studied to become a Chartered Accountant. Struggling against misfortune and set-backs in his childhood and young life, Nishant successfully got his degree and eventually even a Fellowship.

Intelligence, hard-work and a consistent work-ethic saw him progress through Citibank, Standard Chartered and JPMorgan, where he was a senior management member and the Head of Operating Risk (one of three portfolios he held). Twenty years after having started his career with Citibank, Nishant decided to strike out on his own and is now the Managing Partner of Jackstien Practices & Consulting International LLP.

With a focus on the future, Nishant consults with a wide range of clients, from traditional eCommerce platforms to Cryptocurrencies and NFTs. A strong proponent of ‘digital-nativity’ and the ‘Right Way’ (a motto his firm has adopted), Nishant has married experience, expertise, common sense and conceptual clarity with the future, a balance that we suspect is hard to find and just as hard to maintain.

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The Navratri celebrations are filled with vibrant colours, which can be seen in the decorations, dresses, and designs all around you. Have you ever considered the significance of the Navratri colours? Yes, each colour that catches the eye has a pattern and a meaning.

Yellow, green, grey, orange, white, red, royal blue, pink, and purple are the nine colours of Navratri 2021. Each of the nine days of Navratri is dedicated to one of Goddess Durga’s nine avatars – the Goddess of Shakti or power. Each of the nine colours of Navratri represents a different aspect of the Devi.

The first day of Navratri commemorates Devi’s first incarnation as Shailaputri, the mountain daughter. She is Mother Nature’s absolute form and represents strength. Yellow is the colour of sunshine, happiness, and good cheer. It’s a great way to kick off the nine-day celebration. The second day of Navratri honours Goddess Durga’s second incarnation, Brahmacharani, the female seeker of spiritual knowledge. In this form, Goddess Durga or Parvati travels to the lush mountains to perform penance. Lord Shiva, her potential consort, is located here. She has joined him in his asceticism. As a result, the colour green represents growth, nature, and energy.

Chandraghanta is Devi’s third incarnation. She has a grey half-moon tattooed on her brow. The grey also represents her mood, as she is always ready to fight to destroy her devotees’ enemies. Kushmanda is Goddess Durga’s fourth incarnation. With her bewitching smile, this Devi’s luminosity and brightness light up the sun. She has the power to live in the Sun. As a result, the colour orange represents her happiness and energy.

Skandamata, the mother of Skanda or Kartikeya, the war god, is Devi’s fifth incarnation. The Devi with her baby in her lap represents the purity of a mother’s love. When devotees worship her, it also represents peace, purity, and prayer in their hearts. As a result, the colour is white. Katyayani is Devi’s sixth incarnation. She is a fierce form of Goddess Durga who is said to have arisen from the Gods’ wrath. As a result, she is associated with the colour red. Red also represents vigour and action.

Kaalratri is Devi’s seventh incarnation. She is also known as Kali, a destructive form of the Goddess. The colour blue represents her powerful energy. Mahagauri is Devi’s eighth incarnation. She is the giver of all wishes. Pink represents hope and a new way of looking at things. Siddhidatri is Devi’s ninth incarnation. She imparts knowledge and assists you in achieving your goals. As a result, the colour purple is associated with ambition and power.

Everything about Durga Puja including Devi’s various names and forms is intriguing and fascinating. So, when you attend your celebrations this year, keep these colour codes in mind and wear a different outfit with the appropriate accessories every day. You can wear the appropriate expression with the look if you understand the significance of the Navratri colours.

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A plain black liner or the usual shade of kajal, a mascara that only accentuates the hues of black or even a very subtle lip color – these are the products that are mostly worn by the people in our country and even beyond. Thanks to the burning desire in artists to experiment with different styles of makeup, a revolution in the streets of styling and makeup has started to brew. And, playing a part in refining the grounds of this revolution, Recode Studios has brought forth their exemplary range of products with an impeccable eye for both subtle and bold shades, categories that go beyond imagination and are concocted with ingredients that show nothing but sheer love for your skin.

Recode Studios, a beloved name in the cosmetic and wellness industry has come to the rescue for vibrant face glow and that immediate party-ready look which makes you attractive to the eye’s allure. From make-up products that have the potential to make you stare wide-eyed to a wide skincare range that enhances the radiance of your no makeup look , this e-commerce platform yields it all.

Birthed from the passion for make-up and skincare of  the founders, Recode has in less than two years established itself as a trusted e-commerce brand in the market. Undoubtedly the path was not easy with the market facing a huge blow due to the pandemic, but crediting the diligent effort of the team, Recode rose high and experienced a 10-fold growth with strong word of mouth and recommendations by experts in the Industry.

While the industry faced innumerable challenges in the past two years, it grew leaps and bounds only because of the effective e-commerce processes. According to reports by McKinsey, in most major beauty-industry markets, in-store shopping accounted for up to 85 percent of beauty product purchases prior to the COVID-19 crisis. With the closure of offline stores due to the pandemic, the majority of the audience shifted towards online platforms giving a huge boom to the e-commerce industry. The beauty sector, which was once dominated by retail corporations, went completely digital. The industry is powerful globally, and  is getting stronger each day. It’s expected to reach $716 billion by 2025, up from $483 billion in 2020 to $511 billion in 2021, and with an annual compounded growth rate of 4.75 percent globally. By 2027, it is sure to be worth more than $784.6 billion.

Playing their part in this immense success rate, Recode Studios manifested a strong foothold as a leading and trusted brand. Helping their customers to shine in their purest form and obtain that spectacular facelift, they brought forth their application ‘Recode Studios’ for quick access to their items. By presenting an e-commerce platform that also integrates products from numerous other brands, they also provide incredible opportunities for emerging brands to sell at their marketplace and connect with huge target audience.

As the festive season approaches, it is about time to enhance your make-up kits and draw inspiration for some experimentation with your festive looks. As you brace yourself to combine the authenticity of traditional and modern outfits, get your hands on the most colorful range of products from Recode Studios that would definitely bring alive the unicorn in you, and with just the right amount of color pop!

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Priyanka Jain, a renowned name in the corporate world has multiple feathers to her cap. As a visionary, forward-thinker, thought leader, and go-getter, she always wanted to be the change leader. She is an effective leader with more than 15 years of experience in Strategic Business Development, Sales and Marketing, and P&L Management.

Priyanka Jain formerly worked Assistant General Manager at HT Media. She is currently the Enterprise Head of Jio, one of the leading companies in India. Backed by skilled and efficient professionals, she leads the media and advertising department and is responsible for the company’s digital growth.

With a result-oriented approach, she has worked in diverse unstructured environments and has delivered revenues through her executional skills. As a wife, mother, daughter and corporate professional, she has tried to balance it all for herself. She is very active socially and loves to spend time with her inner circle of friends.

Priyanka Jain is the industry trendsetter. Apart from being a successful professional, she is also an inspiration to all women out there who want to make a mark in their career.

In our recent chat with her she shared her few insights that helped her in her corporate career so far. She never sees the glass as half-full or half-empty but believes that the glass can always be refilled. She believes positive attitude, honesty, hard work and perseverance are the key to success. She urges to women to not restrict themselves with stereotypes about them. She strongly believes that every woman should take control of her happiness. She says, “Women should be financially independent and must have life goals. It’s possible to handle both corporate and family life if you are determined and know how to prioritize tasks”

She also says, ”With social media and digital transformation in the industry every woman has now a chance to create a brand for herself”

As an industry expert, Priyanka has helped several clients increase their brand presence and grow multi-folds. She plays by the rules but is ferocious with her business strategies.

As a thought leader and career coach, she wants to help individuals and organizations achieve the best.

She believes in women’s power and wants them to step forward to bring change in society. People around her seek her mentorship and her stories are a constant source of motivation for others.

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The military incursions began on the People’s Republic of China’s National Day, just days before Taiwan’s National Day. On Monday, October 4, 2021, the United States described Chinese military activity near Taiwan as provocative.

“We remain concerned by the People’s Republic of China’s provocative military activity near Taiwan, which is destabilizing risk miscalculations and undermines regional peace and stability,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference.

“We urge Beijing to seize its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure and coercion against Taiwan, and we have an abiding interest in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” she said.

“That’s why we will continue to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability. We maintain our commitments, as outlined in the three communiques, Taiwan Relations Act, and the Six Assurances,” she said.

“We have been clear, privately and publicly, about our concern about the PRC’s pressure and coercion toward Taiwan, and we will continue to watch the situation very closely,” she said.

Senator Marco Rubio said in a separate statement that since October 1, 2021, 145 Chinese warplanes had flown into or near Taiwan’s air defence identification zone. These military invasions began on the People’s Republic of China’s National Day, just days before Taiwan’s National Day.

“The Chinese Communist Party’s aggressive behavior is intended to intimidate Taiwan and send a message to the rest of the free world,” Rubio said.

“If Beijing’s recklessness is not met with international condemnation, Xi Jinping will think he has a green light for further aggression. President Joe Biden must work with our allies to ensure the People’s Republic of China respects the status quo and the sovereign territory of Taiwan and its neighbours,” he said.

The US is concerned about China’s aggressive military action near Taiwan, according to State Department Spokesperson Ned Price.

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Anyone who saves the life of a road accident victim by taking them to a hospital within the “golden hour” will be paid under a new scheme announced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Monday. The golden hour is the one-hour period following a traumatic injury when delivering prompt medical attention to the victim has the best chance of preventing death.

The initiative, which took effect on October 15, specifies that each Good Samaritan would receive Rs. 5000 per incident for taking a traffic accident victim to the hospital within an hour of serious injury.

The scheme was created to encourage people to help road accident victims in an emergency scenario by providing monetary awards and certificates, as well as to inspire and motivate others to save the lives of road accident victims. According to the standards, an individual Good Samaritan can only be rewarded five times each year in order to prevent misuse of the scheme.

This step comes after the insertion of section 134A, namely “Protection of good Samaritans” in the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act in 2019. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways published the Good Samaritan Protection Rules in 2019, stating that a Good Samaritan is not liable for any civil or criminal action for any injury to or death of a victim of a motor vehicle accident.

In reference to this, the ministry said, ”Now, it has been felt that there is a need to motivate the general public through cash awards and certificates to help the road accident victims in an emergency situation and to boost their morale, and also to inspire and motivate others to save lives of the road accident victims.”

Along with the Rs. 5,000 cash prize, a certificate will be presented. Aside from this prize, the ministry also announced that ten of the nation’s most honourable helpers will receive a one-lakh-rupee award.

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Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi, today, will lead a delegation of party leaders to Lakhimpur Kheri despite a travel ban in that area. Rahul has been denied permission by the state government and his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was earlier detained by the Uttar Pradesh government while she was heading to Lakhimpur Kheri.

Rahul Gandhi will today lead a delegation of senior party leaders and will head towards Lakhimpur Kheri. In a letter written to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Congress had said a five-member delegation led by Rahul Gandhi planned to visit the district. It has also called the detention of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ‘without any reason or justification.’ She was earlier detained by the Uttar Pradesh Police while she was heading towards the district to meet the families of farmers who died as the car of the Union Minister ramped into the protesting farmers. 

As per the reports, a delegation of Rahul Gandhi, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, and Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot is slated to reach the capital city of Lucknow at around 01:30 pm today. The permission for the visit has been denied by the state government citing the law and order situation.

Congress further said that the Yogi government had allowed politicians from various parties in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal to visit Lakhimpur Kheri but is not allowing them to do so. The grand old party should be allowed to visit the district and meet the families of the farmers who died due to being overrun by a car that was part of the convoy of the Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra. Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday, was detained by the state police near Sitapur as she was heading towards Lakhimpur Kheri. The Congress party had alleged that she was being detained illegally and no notice or FIR has been provided to her even after 38 hours of detention and was not even allowed to meet her lawyers. 

Yogi government has put up strict orders and is not willing to allow anyone to visit the districts due to the law and order situation. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, on Tuesday, was stopped by the police from visiting Lakhimpur Kheri and Baghel staged a 2-hour long dharna at the Lucknow Airport premises. The state government, on Monday, had registered an FIR against the former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for violation of Section 144 (on unlawful assembly).

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