For the most part, casinos are illegal in India, even though gaming and betting are issues left up to the states to govern. Some festival holidays come with limited gambling permissions, and there are also some states that do allow casinos,  with Goa and its floating gaming venues  being the most notable. In Goa, in fact, there are both onshore venues and docked casino cruises, but only the latter can legally have live tables. Filled with bars, gaming tables, and pretty surroundings, the floating casinos largely attract travellers who are looking for a luxurious night out, and thus contribute to Goa’s standing as one of India’s most popular tourist destinations.

We mention Goa because it’s seen by some as an example of what could be. In this region, the state has wisely decided to permit casino activity in order to bring in even more money than it otherwise would from tourists exploring the area (as well as, undoubtedly, from some locals who simply enjoy gambling). 

Some proponents of an expanded casino industry argue that there could be economic benefits attached to legalising gaming and betting in more states throughout India. For instance, although taxes on casino earnings aren’t nearly as profitable as other forms of taxation, they’re still a potential source of revenue for state governments (if not the national government). At present, many tourists inclined to gamble do so because they can’t where they’re from – and thus, taxes on winnings in these instances go to the states or countries tourists are visiting, rather than the ones they reside in. To look at one example, this has been an incentive for some states in the United States (where gambling is widely prohibited) to loosen their laws. These states don’t want to be losing potential income to other states or countries. 

Governments can also run their own lotteries when betting is legal, and more often than not it’s the state the reaps the benefits of national lotteries. For example, looking again to the U.S. (a fitting comparison given the mix of gambling laws), the government of California made 25 cents for every dollar spent on lottery tickets , and then used that money to boost education spending and avoid budget cuts. Of course, not all governments would necessarily spend this sort of tax revenue in such a useful way, but the potential is certainly for positive results is there.  

Goa can be viewed by proponents as a nice start in this business, and the coast will always attract tourists because of its stunning beauty. Nevertheless, it remains the case that India’s gaming business in no way compares to that of some other major destinations around the world, primarily in Southeast Asia and Europe. Not only are casinos popular and readily accessible in these areas, but some countries – most notably the UK and Ireland – have also enjoyed huge industry boosts by making online casino gaming options available . In some cases, the online games are even accessible beyond national borders, effectively establishing international revenue streams. 

In Southeast Asia, meanwhile, the focus has been more on establishing lavish casino resorts, such as Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa, to name a few. To use the latter as an example, the venue not only has a massive casino, but is also home to six hotels, a water park, and a Universal Studios, among many other attractions. As a tourist hub in the city, Resorts World has effectively integrated gaming into the traveller experience by positioning it alongside so many other popular attractions. And even now there are reports coming out about the potential expansion of the resort – one goal being for the government to bring in more revenue from gaming.  

Of course, there are always potential downsides to opening more casinos as well. Governments show concern for the liability involved, and in some cases don’t want to help spread an activity that some frown upon. However, examples around the world show that if managed properly and closely regulated, casinos in various forms have the potential to boost a state or national economy. It’s for this simple reason that casino expansion is something Indian governing bodies would at least do well to consider in the near future. 

Cabinet Ministers

Ministers of State (Independent Charge)

Ministers of State

 Source – PIB

New Delhi – Narendra Modi who was sworn in as Prime Minister here on Thursday for the second five-year term created history by becoming the first non-Congress premier to head a BJP-led NDA government with its own full majority in the Lok Sabha.  

Mr Modi’s team 2.0 represented a mix of seasoned political leaders, and fresh faces. During the nearly two-hour long ceremony, 58 ministers were administered oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind. The Modi team included 25 Cabinet rank ministers, including the Prime Minister, nine Ministers of State with Independent charge and 24 Ministers of State.

Mr Modi executed a fine balance of young and old as well as took care of different regions and allies of the BJP by accommodating them in his team.   

If BJP President Amit Shah occupied a prominent place in the Union Cabinet taking oath after Rajnath Singh at serial number three, two prominent faces of the outgoing Modi government Maneka Gandhi and Suresh Prabhu did not find place in the Cabinet. Former Foreign Secretary Dr S. Jaishankar who was also India’s Ambassador in Beijing and Washington was included as a Cabinet Minister.

Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj preferred to stay out of the Cabinet on account of their health conditions.

The grand and star-studded swearing-in ceremony at the sprawling forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan was witnessed by a distinguished gathering of nearly 8,000 guests. Leaders from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Kyrgz Republic, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal witnessed the ceremony, braving sweltering heat as mercury touched 43 degrees Celsius in the national Capital.

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Smajawadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, BJP patriarch L K Advani, veteran Murli Manohar Joshi, were seated in the front row. Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, Bollywood stars Kangana Ranawat, Anupam Kher, Shahid Kapoor, Karan Johar, Vivek Oberoi, Jitendra attended the ceremony. Mega star Rajnikanth who has described Mr Modi as a charismatic leader on the lines of Nehru and Indira Gandhi was a special attraction.

Riding on the popularity of Mr. Modi, BJP won a massive mandate by winning 303 seats on its own in the just-concluded elections for the 17^th Lok Sabha and the NDA’s tally went up to 353. In his second term, Mr Modi becomes the 15^th Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy.

The Cabinet rank ministers included three women – Nirmala Sithraman, Smriti Irani, both ministers in the outgoing Modi government and Harsimrat Kaur Badal of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) who held Food Processing portfolio since 2014. Smriti Irani wrested the prestigious Amethi Lok Sabha seat from Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, demolishing a strong Gandhi family bastion in the heart of U.P.

A key ally of the BJP, Janata Dal (United) of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar decided to stay away from the Union Cabinet. Other allies who were given Cabinet berths included Ram Vilas Paswan of LJP and Arvind Sawant of Shiv Sena. Ramdas Athawale of Republican Party of India (RPI) was given Minister of State rank.

Attired in his sharp churidar-kurta and a light color jacket, Mr Modi arrived at the forecourt just moments before the swearing-in ceremony began and greeted the distinguished gathering. He was greeted by loud cheers and chants of “Modi, Modi’’. Lusty cheers and rounds of claps were also reserved for BJP chief Amit Shah and Smriti Irani who took oath on their turns.  

As the swearing-in ceremony stretched into evening hours and daylight slowly faded away, the colourful lighting of Rashtapati Bhawan and Jaipur Column presented a pleasing and glittering backdrop.

After the conclusion of the ceremony, Mr Modi and his council of ministers posed for photographs with President Mr. Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu. Mr Modi was also warmly greeted by the foreign dignitaries and BIMSTEC leaders separately.

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day the World Health Organization is highlighting the damage tobacco causes to lung health: over 40% of all tobacco-related deaths are from lung diseases like cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and tuberculosis. WHO is calling on countries and partners to increase action to protect people from exposure to tobacco.

“Every year, tobacco kills at least 8 million people. Millions more live with lung cancer, tuberculosis, asthma or chronic lung disease caused by tobacco,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Healthy lungs are essential to living a healthy life. Today – and everyday – you can protect your lungs and those of your friends and family by saying no to tobacco.”

In 2017, tobacco killed 3.3 million users and people exposed to second-hand smoke from lung-related conditions, including:

• 1.5 million people dying from chronic respiratory diseases
• 1.2 million deaths from cancer (tracheal, bronchus and lung)
• 600 000 deaths from respiratory infections and tuberculosis

More than 60 000 children aged under 5 die of lower respiratory infections caused by second-hand smoke. Those who live on into adulthood are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) later in life.

What can be done?

WHO is urging countries to fight the tobacco epidemic through full implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and enforcing effective tobacco control actions, including WHO’s recommended “MPOWER” policy measures, for example by reducing demand for tobacco through taxation, creating smoke-free places and cessation support.

The Organization also encourages parents and community leaders to take steps to safeguard the health of their families and communities by informing them of and protecting them from the harms caused by tobacco.

Exposure to tobacco impacts greatly on the lung health of people around the world, including in the following ways:

Lung cancer: Tobacco smoking is the primary cause for lung cancer, responsible for over two thirds of lung cancer deaths globally. Second-hand smoke exposure at home or in the workplace also increases risk of lung cancer. Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of lung cancer: after 10 years of quitting smoking, risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker.

Chronic respiratory disease: Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition where the build-up of pus-filled mucus in the lungs results in a painful cough and agonizing breathing difficulties. The risk of developing COPD is particularly high among individuals who start smoking at a young age, and those exposed to second-hand smoke, as tobacco smoke significantly slows lung development. Tobacco also exacerbates asthma, which restricts activity and contributes to disability. Early smoking cessation is the most effective treatment for slowing the progression of COPD and improving asthma symptoms.

Across the life-course: Infants exposed in-utero to tobacco smoke toxins, through maternal smoking or maternal exposure to second-hand smoke, frequently experience reduced lung growth and function. Young children exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk of the onset and exacerbation of asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis, and frequent lower respiratory infections. Smokers should ensure they never smoke in the presence of an infant or young child.

Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) damages the lungs and reduces lung function, which is further exacerbated by tobacco smoking. About one quarter of the world’s population has latent TB, placing them at risk of developing the active disease. People who smoke are twice as likely to fall ill with TB. Active TB, compounded by the damaging lung health effects of tobacco smoking, substantially increases risk of disability and death from respiratory failure. TB sufferers should take immediate steps to quit tobacco to enable their TB treatment regime to be effective.

Air pollution: Tobacco smoke is a dangerous form of indoor air pollution: it contains more than 7 000 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. Though smoke may be invisible and odourless, it can linger in the air for up to five hours. 

How tobacco relates to the SDGs: In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of a one-third reduction in NCD premature mortality by 2030, tobacco control must be a priority for governments and communities worldwide. The world is not on track to meet this target.

Source – WHO

Creative people are making a significant contribution to the design industry and the world at large. There are thousands of graphic designers worldwide, which are doing an excellent job for the internet world by providing classic visualisation for every site and company branding. 

If anyone looking to join designing world then there is one man called Mehdi Abouelmahassine this guy from Agadir Morocco is brilliant in his work, his 3d job, logos, sneakers designer, sports designs you name it he had done it and that to of top personalities. You can see each everyone sending videos messages for his work as an appreciation message for work done. His banners and all are just superb, and when you see his ideas on work done by him is supreme. Many of his works are on gym related which are just mind-blowing. 

Many right clients always appreciate his work, and they too are big names in their industry for an example Mehdi Abouelmahassine has done job Tavi Castro who is a bodybuilder and his all graphics work and design work, you can see his messages too on Mehdi’s Insta account. He is not the one; there are many other celebs who’s designing part handled by Mehdi Abouelmahassine.

Mehdi Abouelmahassine is success full because he works with the trend and also brings new things to his work like colour channel effects, Double exposure, typography as real-life elements, use of robust and bright colours with 3D effects and also one colour 3D effect which is his USP. Artist illustration work and you name all latest things in designing he is master of all. Honestly, he is the jack of everything. 

Designs which are made by Mehdi Abouelmahassine will be responsive and more depth work with semi-flat designs and more touches you can see in his work.

This Agadir Morocco designer is different, and his designs are lots of Buzz in the market, and we will see more and more cool designs from his side for sports and all, and his celeb fan following is going to increase day by day with his experience and work.

One thing is final by looking to his talent we will see Mehdi Abouelmahassine name in the world’s top graphic designer in coming years, and we are eager to see more of his creative work for the sports world. It is going to be interesting what’s new he gives to the GYM and sportswear clients.

Gaurang Doshi, one of the youngest producers of the Hindi film industry, is back after a hiatus. His comeback was marked by the announcement of three film projects and a revamp of his production house, Gaurang Doshi Productions, with a new logo setting the ground for a new beginning.

Starting his career at the young age of 16, Gaurang Doshi has worked with popular stars in hit movies like Beta and Dil. Then he started his own production house, VR Productions. He later renamed it to Gaurang Doshi Productions while producing his first movie, Aankhen. As a small-time producer with only INR 500 in his pocket, Gaurang Doshi managed to cast Amitabh Bachchan into this film with just one narration of the script and a post-dated cheque.

Achieved International Acclaim For Film Aankhein

The success of his maiden production venture, Aankhen, led to his recognition and fame not just nationally but also in the international movie circuit with Hollywood filmmakers bidding to win its movie rights, making it one of the best-rated thrillers of our times. Breaking the box office with his very first film, Gaurang Doshi then went on to create hit movies such as Deewar, Bavandar and many more.

Apart from being a promising producer, Gaurang Doshi’s passion for film production has made him the first man to ever hold four Limca Records in his name. While his first Limca Record was registered for his movie Aankhen for being the first movie adapted into a PC game; the second record was for receiving a request from Hollywood filmmakers to buy movie rights of the same movie.

World Records Were Set During Making And Promotion Of The Film

His next movie Deewar fetched him his third Limca Record for having the highest insurance cover (INR 30 crore). Along with this, Gaurang Doshi’s production house also set a record for shooting the first movie promo and promoting it across media channels for 28 days before starting the actual shoot of the movie.

Taking in all this success in his stride and battling personal hardships and struggles that made him take a backseat, Gaurang Doshi is now ready to revive his production house with a list of fine movies and a promising cast line-up.

With many potential blockbusters lined up for the next years to come, Gaurang Doshi is set to climb the ladders of success, and once again establish a strong foothold in the Indian film industry. With his innovation, determination and versatility; he is looking forward to fulfilling his dream of filmmaking.

‘ News Source: Digpu ‘

Monalisa Bagal is one of the most popular and talented actresses in the Marathi film industry. The pretty actress made her promising debut in the acting industry with the Marathi film Prem Sankat in 2016. It was directed by Datta Mirkute. 

Within just a few years, Monalisa proved her acting prowess. If that wasn’t enough a proof of her talent, the gorgeous actress is all set to launch her own film distribution company called ‘Box Hit Movies’. It’s a great news how at this young age the actress is reaching great heights in her career.

About the same, Monalisa said, “I have my own film distribution company whose name is ‘Box Hit Movies’ under which I’ve released 4-5 films. The reason I chose to get into film distribution it’s because as an actress, I have to keep in mind what the audience expects and what kind of cinema they love to watch. Also, I wanted to understand the kind of cinema that’s watched in different places. My distribution company has different centers. So I see if cinema reaches to these different centers and what kind of cinema they love to watch. As an actress, I think only acting isn’t important, it’s important to know other things also related to films. That’s why I got into distribution and after this, I will be doing exhibition. But it will take some time. I have two partners with whom I have opened the distribution company whose names are Anoop Jagdale.”

She added, “I think, shooting is not the only thing important in cinema, after shoot, it’s necessary to see if the film is reaching right places, in how many theatres it has released, all these factors need to be studied. I am understanding all this with the help of my distribution company. It helps to understand different kind of cinemas, where we are lacking behind and how much we need to focus and put efforts on it.”

Monalisa Bagal has also been a part of several interesting Marathi films like Zhalla Bobhata, Dry Day, Sobat and Perfume. 

There are a lot of young children/youngsters in our country those are very talented and skilled  in sports who want make their career in sports and perform on international level and make the country proud, but a lot of these talented youngsters do not get enough opportunity because of lack of guidance and resources. Many of the children who come from a poor financial background doesn’t gets supported by their families because of the lack of money.

This saddening situation inspired a former wrestler and celebrity fitness trainer Sandeep Deswal. Sandeep who has been a sportsman before knows about the struggle and difficulties a sportsman has to face in their life who comes from a simple background. Sandeep Deswal was born in a simple farmer family in Sonipat, Haryana. He has seen and gone through the same difficulties that today many sportsman faces and that’s why he thought of helping out the young sportsman who does not have the resources and guidance that they need.

Sandeep Deswal wanted to help the younger generation of sportsman achieve their dream so he started giving free training to the young kids of his village so that they could get better and perform at higher levels. He also provides them the required equipment and other things that are needed for their training at free of cost. He doesn’t want any talented kid to give up on their dream just because of a poor financial condition so guides and train them without taking any money, all just on his own expenses.

Sandeep’s genuine initiative of helping the underprivileged  kids achieving their dream and goal is really appreciating. its so inspiring that people like Sandeep Deswal keeping the humanity alive today and raising the future athlete today who will surely make India proud one day.

The rumors spreading former Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley’s death has flooded the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Sunday afternoon as plenty of users started asking the health update of the veteran BJP leader. Several WhatsApp posts have also been circulated about Arun Jaitley’s death due to cardiac arrest.

However, Jaitley’s close friend and TV journalist Rajat Sharma has rejected such hoax as he tweeted, “Everyone is discussing my friend @arunjaitley ‘s health, some out of genuine concern and some for loose talk. Let me share with you that I met him last evening, he is recovering well and is working behind the scenes. Friends and family have convinced him to stay

away from public.”

He further added that the veteran BJP leader is ‘avoiding interaction to avoid infection.’

In a reply to a Twitter handle @sanghiRavan to a similar death hoax about Arun Jaitley, another BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy said, Â“Death is an issue between God and Jaitely. It cannot be rumoured but can be announced only by his family. Till that time I will assume he is alive.”

Arun Jaitley has been diagnosed with kidney-related ailment since a long time and had undergone a renal transplant on May 14^th last year.

A lawyer by profession, Arun Jaitley is considered as one of the most articulate voices in the Modi government and played a troubleshooter at many crucial occasions.  

This was the last tweet by @arunjailtey on 24th May “Saddened beyond words to know about the fire tragedy in Surat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured in this tragic incident.” 

Arun Jaitley has been very active on twitter as well. 

“Dream is not that you see in sleep, dream is something that does not let you sleep.” This quote by A.P.J. Kalam has given a direction to many people’s lives. But we have an example of this quote. Who? How? Let’s have a look. Amol Ghodke is a young, talented social media manager from Pune. He has been managing celebrities and their social media accounts for quite a time now. He has even covered the corporate brands with this work. He knows the importance of a fit body so he has worked on his physique with the help of workout. But how did this dedicated social media manager turned out to be a budding actor?

Well, one day he had to do a Facebook Live session for social media promotions. He went to his client’s office. The client was a director and they were looking for a perfect fit for one of their films. When Amol entered to ask about the live session the director just glared at him for a while. 

Apparently it frightened Amol and he asked what’s wrong? Suddenly the director asked would you act in my film? It obviously surprised Amol since he has absolute no background of acting and he had no idea. He said but I don’t know how to act? Later Amol attended an acting workshop where he got the training from many well know actors which helped him and it worked. The shoot for his film is ongoing.

When Amol Ghodke shot the few scenes he was praised and let’s say his efforts paid off; because he was immediately asked for more 2-3 films. 

That’s remarkable. It’s a journey from social media manager to an actor and looks like it’s a new successful beginning for Amol Ghodke. Amol surely proves that, if you can dream it, you can achieve it.