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Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14 across schools, colleges, and various institutions in India. The day marks the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India, a decision made by the Constituent Assembly on September 14, 1949. This historic vote was crucial in establishing Hindi’s significance within the Indian administrative system. The date also coincides with the birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha, a renowned Indian scholar known for his illustrations in the original manuscript of the Indian Constitution. It was on his 50th birthday that the Constituent Assembly formalized Hindi as the official language, and later, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru declared September 14 to be celebrated as Hindi Diwas. The celebration of Hindi Diwas aims to promote the use and understanding of Hindi across the nation. While Hindi is primarily spoken in India, its influence extends to countries like Fiji, Mauritius, Singapore, and New Zealand. In addition to Hindi Diwas, World Hindi Day is observed on January 10 to commemorate the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur in 1975, which brought together delegates from 30 countries to promote the language globally.

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Managers of a state-owned fuel trading company in Trinidad and Tobago are facing 15 charges linked to the 2022 deaths of four divers who became trapped in a pipeline while repairing it

A venture capital firm has closed a grant program for Black women business owners as part of a settlement with a conservative group that had filed a lawsuit alleging the program was discriminatory

Singapore – The Crypto Millionaire Gala: WEEX VIP Lounge X TOKEN 2049, hosted by WEEX Exchange, is set to be a landmark event at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The Gala promises an atmosphere where innovation thrives, and strategic partnerships are formed. It’s an opportunity for KOLs and crypto entrepreneurs to engage with elite figures in the industry, exchange groundbreaking concepts, and explore collaborations that can propel their ventures forward.

At its annual Private Investor Forum, held at the IET London yesterday (11 September), a member of the audience asked if the company had «considered what impression you would give to your investors by your choice of a less than diverse panel this afternoon?». «Diversity is one of the things which is supposed to contribute to the success of companies, and I do not think that you are showing a great deal with it this afternoon,» the guest asked in the Q&A portion of the presentations. 'Huge issue for money managers': The long-term fallout for asset manager sponsorship after Ba...

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HBO is now casting for its upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series, based on the books by J.K. Rowling. The search is underway for young actors to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione in this new adaptation. The casting call, announced by Variety, is looking for children aged 9-11 by April 2025, who live in the UK and Ireland. It emphasizes the commitment to inclusive casting, stating, «We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to ethnicity, sex, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.» Interested actors need to submit two self-taped videos. The first video should be a short poem or story not related to 'Harry Potter,' lasting no more than 30 seconds. The second video, which should be one minute long, should introduce the applicant, including their date of birth, height, and location, and describe a close family member, friend, or pet.

Noida Traffic Police on Tuesday issued traffic advisory ahead of the SEMICON India 2024, which will be commencing on Wednesday in Greater Noida. The three-day conference will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and therefore is set to see lot of VVIP movement. Global semiconductor giants are set to participate in the event, which will feature more than 250 exhibitors and 150 speakers. «The Gautam Buddh Nagar Traffic Police has issued an important traffic advisory for September 11, 2024, in view of a high-profile visit to Greater Noida. Due to anticipated traffic disruptions, several routes will be diverted, and alternative routes have been suggested to facilitate smooth travel during the event,» said Noida Traffic Police in a post on X.

ManipalCigna Health Insurance, a joint venture between Manipal Group and Cigna Healthcare, has appointed Richa Chatterjee its new chief human resources officer, effective September 2, 2024.

Lollapalooza India 2025 will return with a two-day musical event on March 8 and 9, 2025. The organisers unveiled the star-studded line-up on Tuesday, featuring global headliners and rising talent. The multi-genre festival promises a diverse array of performances across four stages, spanning 20 hours.

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Monday, at their first-ever Foreign Ministers meeting in Riyadh, adopted a Joint Action Plan 2024-2028 for undertaking various joint activities in diverse areas, including health, trade, security, agriculture and food security, transportation, energy, culture, among others.

The Congressional Black Caucus has issued new guidelines for corporations to use in adopting their diversity, equity and inclusion policies

Congress leader Sam Pitroda, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Texas, said that his party leader Rahul Gandhi has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes and that he is not a "Pappu". «He (Rahul Gandhi) has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes by spending crores of rupees. I must tell you, he is no Pappu. He is highly educated, well-read, a strategist with deep thinking on any subject and sometimes it is not very easy to understand him,» Pitroda said. Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Pitroda said that Gandhian thoughts, inclusion and diversity were at the core of his (Pitroda's) learning.

investment management firm Arnya Realestates Fund Advisors is looking to raise over Rs 1,000 crore through its maiden real estate debt fund to invest across India’s top eight property markets. Arnya Real Estate Fund – Debt, with an additional green-shoe option of Rs 1,000 crore, will make early-stage growth investments predominantly in residential projects with some commercial component in these cities through structured debt, executives said. It has already secured commitments of Rs 375 crore from a diverse group of investors including domestic family offices, ultra-high net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and HNIs.

rains are sometimes called moga pavs in Goa. Literally this means “rains of love”, but my farmer friend explained an additional agricultural connection: “It is a very soothing and calm rain for plants and even humans.” June-July rains have damaging intensity, but these later showers embrace the plants. With moist soil and spells of bright sun, it is the perfect time to plant vegetable and fruit seeds. Rice for the kharif crop is planted earlier, since it flourishes in flooded fields, but now the shoots are vivid green, a reminder that this is a growing season. The festivals in this season celebrate growth. Rishi Panchami, which is today, is marked in Western India with a dish made of seasonal leaves and vegetables like those the sages might have foraged from jungles. Onam has its carpet made with freshly plucked flower petals and leaves. Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa has the matoli tradition — where a canopy of seasonal fruits and leaves, many gathered from the wild, is suspended over the Ganesh idol.

Anil Agarwal has said. The proposed demerger will create independent companies housing aluminium, oil and gas, power, steel and ferrous materials, and base metals businesses. The existing zinc and new incubated businesses will remain under Vedanta Ltd. «Our expansionary moves are aligned with our business model transformation. The upcoming demerger of our diverse verticals that represent more than 15 commodities, will see us progress from being asset managers to asset owners,» Agarwal said in a latest report. As the company passes through the transition phase, Vedanta is focusing on consolidating and strengthening its asset base to emerge as world leaders in each of its verticals, the Chairman said.

International Solar Alliance (ISA) announced the winners of the SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC edition during the International Solar Festival held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Building on the success of the Africa edition, which attracted 182 applications from 28 countries and produced 20 winning companies, including seven women-led ventures, the APAC edition continues this momentum by addressing the unique energy needs and opportunities within this diverse region. The SolarX Startup Challenge is designed to develop scalable and replicable business models that accelerate global energy transitions. The APAC edition, which also included a dedicated segment for India, highlighted ways to enhance solar deployment through localised solutions and entrepreneurial efforts across the Asia-Pacific. Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA said in a statement, «This challenge emphasises our focus on developing scalable solutions tailored to the diverse energy needs of this dynamic region.»

Nehru’s First Recruits: The Diplomats Who Built Independent India’s Foreign Policy, is a reminder that India’s foreign policy did not take shape in the hands of the current external affairs ministry, but has been built on a long legacy of a storied foreign service founded in 1948 by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. As the title suggests, Bhattacherjee’s book is about India’s very first diplomats, the men and women recruited to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in the first dozen years after independence who helped shaped an independent foreign policy for a country that had been a British colony for nearly two centuries.

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the yatra proved that Indians were inherently loving people and «today our mission remains to ensure that the voice of love is heard in every corner of the country». «The Bharat Jodo Yatra taught me the beauty of silence. In the midst of cheering crowds and slogans, I discovered the power to tune out the noise and focus entirely on the person next to me — to truly listen,» Gandhi said in a post on X. «In those 145 days, and the two years since, I've listened to thousands of Indians from diverse backgrounds. Each voice has carried wisdom, teaching me something new, and each has represented our beloved Bharat Mata,» the former Congress chief said. The yatra proved that Indians are inherently loving people, he said.