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  • Tale Of Wall Arts

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    Painting stories of local communities of cities of Uttar Pradesh on a ‘donated wall’, a new art initiative is bringing together public art, talented artists and socio-cultural ethos to reimagine and reinvent public spaces in a unique way. The ‘Donate a Wall’ initiative by Asian Paints and St+art Foundation asks city dwellers to donate a…

  • First Kalam Library In Surat Covid Centre

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    One of the unfulfilled wishes of India’s 11th President late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was to ensure that every youth of India has access to good books and quality knowledge, says his former advisor and co-author for many years, Srijan Pal Singh. Having come up with a unique library initiative for COVID-19 centres, Singh aims…

  • Know Yourself Before Starting Diet

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    Dieting is not always about weight loss or weight gain, a diet is a part of your lifestyle and refers to the food and drink you consume daily. It relates to the mental and physical circumstances connected with eating. It’s about knowing yourself, your body, nutritional requirements and consuming a nutritious diet over a sustained…

  • Nagaland and Diverse North East Highlighted in the UK

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    Lt. Gen. Shokin Chauhan, Chairman of Cease-Fire Monitoring Group has given an excellent presentation on Nagaland and diverse North East on a virtual platform on Saturday, 22 August. Organised by Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence, the session lasted about 100 minutes, including the Q and A where participants have clarified several of their curious queries.…

  • Converted Sikh girl’s family want to leave Pakistan

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    The family members of the converted Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur from Nankana Sahib in Pakistan have written a letter to authorities asking them to make a passport for them as they want to leave Pakistan, according to media reports. According to reports, the letter has been sent to Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Army…

  • VOICE Manchester honours the Indian tradition of Guru Poornima

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    Vedic Organisation for Indian Culture and Education, VOICE Manchester recently  celebrated the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima on 12th July . VOICE is an education project of Vishva Hindu Parishad UK . It aims to bring our rich Indian heritage right at your doorstep. They promote not only Indian classical dance, music, instruments but also…

  • Explore India To London By Road In 70 Days

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    A private tourist company based in Gurugram has announced a bus service from Delhi to London where the travellers will cover 18 countries and 20,000 km in 70 days. Adventures Overland on August 15 announced the “first-ever hop-on/hop-off bus service between Delhi and London”, named “Bus to London”. People taking this tour will travel through…

  • SP Balasubrahmanyam Remains Critical

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    Wishes continued pouring in for SP Balasubrahmanyam from fans as well as music and film fraternity colleagues, even as the 74-year-old singer remains hospitalised in critical condition. Tamil movie directors and actors who had gathered to pray collectively for the speedy recovery of noted singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, popularly known as SPB, turned emotional during a…

  • NHS encourages South Asians to know their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

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    The NHS is encouraging South Asian people to find out if they are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes through using the ‘Know Your Risk’ tool hosted by Diabetes UK. The push comes as data reveals that diabetes has been found in nearly one third of people who have passed away as a…

  • KIIT Bags Top Spot Among Self-financing Institutions in India

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    In a landmark achievement, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar has been ranked No. 1 among self-financing institutions of the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), 2020 of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. SRM Institute, Chennai and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore have bagged the 2nd and…

  • BREAKING: SC Orders CBI Probe In Sushant Case

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    The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered CBI probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and asked Mumbai Police to hand over all evidence collected so far in the case to CBI. Justice Hrishikesh Roy said the CBI will be competent to probe not only Patna FIR but any other FIR in connection with…

  • Simply Modify Home Amid Lockdown

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    After coping with the sudden disruption caused by the lockdown, families across India are now settling down to make the best of their lockdown situation. In the initial few weeks of the lockdown in April, there was anxiety-led buying as users scrambled to stock home necessities and personal protection supplies. According to the buying trends…

  • Mahesh Bhatt appears before NCW in sexual harassment case

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    The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday recorded the statements of various witnesses including Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, director Mahesh Bhatt and others, in connection with a man and his company IMG Ventures which was allegedly blackmailing and sexually assaulting several women on the pretext of modelling opportunities. The Commission, however, expressed its displeasure…

  • Veer Savarkar remembered on Independence Day

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    The 74th Independence Day of India was marked on the virtual platform in London, remembering the literary contributions of freedom fighter Swatantryaveer Savarkar (Vinayak Damodar Savarkar). Renowned ballad singer Vinata Kale-Joshi, who is also the granddaughter of Veer Savarkar’s brother Dr Narayanrao Savarkar has recited some of his poems, sang Powadas and captivated the attendees.…

  • Resurgence Of Bandhani Trend

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    A vibrant, colourful and exuberant fashion trend seems to have emerged in these uncertain times; the confinement of Covid-19 has seen the resurgence of tie and dye. Judging by social media feeds in the last few months you have either baked banana bread or tie-dyed t-shirts. Tie and dye is the comfort food of fashion–…

  • Tech Neck Crisis In Teens

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    Amid school and college closures, many teenagers are attending online classes from home. Sitting without a proper desk in wrong postures for long hours invites a temporary neck and back pain that doctors are seeing more and more of, lately. Notably, the government has capped the hours of screen time for school students this week.…

  • Nutty Swift In Snacking

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    While the idea of snacking encompasses a variety of foods, a recent survey finds that over the past few years, there has been a conscious change in people’s preferences and habits, and a stronger inclination is seen towards healthier snacking items. According to a survey conducted by IPSOS, 91 percent of the participants try and…

  • Tips To Manage Hidden Hunger

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    Nutrition for kids plays a vital role in their lives. With the rise of snacking nowadays thanks to the lockdown, kids today might not be getting the vital nutrients they need, to support their growth and development. This leads to hidden hunger that can affect their wellbeing over time. Globally, at least 1 in 2…

  • Homeschooling During Pandemic

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    Parenting could be hard during a pandemic, especially when your child’s physical classes are on hold. If you are helping your child learn from home or home-schooling them, a few tips can make it a positive experience. Priyam Saharia, a parenting blogger/expert at Momspresso suggests these home-schooling tips if you are feeling overwhelmed that your…

  • Unique Designs For Indian Lavatory

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    In the new world order of work from home or rather as many sarcastically prefer to call it ‘living from home’, privacy has become a huge problem. With common spaces being utilized for everything from nurseries, to offices and even gyms, bath spaces have become the new havens for privacy. A contemporary and spacious bathroom…

  • KISS Seeks to Checkmate Naxalism with Quality Education

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    Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, (KISS), located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, has led to the reduction of the levels of Maoist related violence systemically by spreading the message of aspiration through education … A Special Report by Asian Lite Newsdesk India, the symbol of peace and tolerance, has suffered myriad strands of violence both before…

  • Kohli, Tendulkar lead tribute to former India skipper

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    Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday led wishes on social media after former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni called time on his decorated international career where he helped the batting masterclass realise his dream of winning an ODI World Cup in 2011. “Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider…

  • Modi gives call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 74th Independence Day on Saturday gave a clarion call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, saying it is need of the hour and that India will realize this dream. The Prime Minister said now the time is to eliminate silos in the era of infrastructure and emphasized on “vocal for…

  • Need Of A Sanitised Workspace

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    The world is re-opening gradually after the COVID-19 shutdown, and so are offices and workplaces everywhere. But as they do, millions of office workers ask ‘Is it safe? as they prepare to re-enter workplaces. No wonder, sanitisation and workplace hygiene have assumed increased importance and demand. Global workplace experience and facility management company ISS, which…

  • London Singer Ashwini Kane to launch new patriotic song video

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    Ashwini Kane does not need an introduction to those who love Hindi film music, semi classical and classical music in UK and other parts of the world. Living in the UK for nearly two decades with a strong classical music training background, Ashwini who is Sangeet Visharad is being trained under renowned Padmaja Phenani, is…

  • Elegance Of Rhythmic Friendship

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    With the weekend of friendship and sibling bond behind us, Indians have found comfort and joy in togetherness amid trying times. Capturing the spirit of friendship and music, a new upbeat anthem has witnessed participation from the musical trio – Benny Dayal, Shalmali Kholgade, and Sneha Khanwalkar – who share interesting thoughts on the music-friendship…

  • Geo-Tourism In India

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    With diverse physical attributes, rich cultural heritage and ancient history, India is an adventure lover’s paradise. Of late, there has been significant initiative in promoting tourism even in the remotest corners of the country. The Indian subcontinent exhibits imprints of varied geological processes through the ages and is a storehouse of interesting geological features. Geological…

  • Avni Doshi’s Journey To ‘Burnt Sugar’

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    Its been a “long and difficult” journey spread over seven years and eight drafts, says author Avni Doshi, whose novel “Burnt Sugar”, about a torturous mother-daughter relationship, has been longlisted for the 50,000 pounds Booker Prize 2020 along with 12 others, admitting she was moved to “tears” when receiving the news and has thanked the…

  • World Breastfeed Week: Tips For New Moms

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    For women who have recently become mothers, a healthy and nutritious diet is essential to boost lactation, just as much as its essential for a newborn to get its share of required nutrition. This makes it mandatory for the mother to consume food that will benefit her physical health and give her enough energy to…

  • Digital Exhibit On Great Maestro

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    A founding artist of the Bengal school of art, Abanindranath Tagore (1871-1951) has had a profound impact on modern Indian art as we know it today. A virtual tour of his artworks, dedicated to his 150th birth anniversary is currently live on the website of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). The digital exhibit…

  • Music band Indian Breves brings fresh lease of air

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    What is life? It is a collection of stories, which represent our journeys laced with varied emotions and experiences. The highest highs and the lowest lows, experiences that enrich our souls. But life is also what happens to you while you are busy making other plans, as the great John Lennon once wrote! Imagine chilling…

  • Akis Naseer shows way to strengthen democracy

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    26-year-old Akis Naseer has his hands full post his election as the Sarpanch of Jam ola lower village in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir. Be it the road construction in the villages or getting access to the latest government schemes, people start to hoard outside his office in Jamola from the dawn itself.  Though overwhelmed with…

  • Summer Survival For Pregnant Women

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    Although the monsoon brings respite from summer’s scorching heat, it also invites a plethora of allergies and infections. Pregnant women should be cautious because they are at a higher risk of suffering from Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). According to Dr. Pratima Thamke, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar, monsoons can be worrisome for pregnant…

  • Summer Vs Skin

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    Summers are for eating mangoes, watermelons, and other nutrient fruit like apricots. The bright sun improves of Vitamin D and lightens our mood as the sweat detoxifies us making us lose weight. Monsoons are for blissful rainy days and cups of tea with samosa. But this is the time when your skin can break out…

  • Summer Voyage

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    Summer travel inarguably looks different this summer, and while domestic stays, road trips and flexible bookings look like the road ahead, there’s a lot you can do to make vacationing easier. According to an Expedia.com report, 85 percent of surveyed travelers are likely to take a road trip this summer, driven primarily by the need…

  • Herbal Tea To Combat Covid

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    State-run Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in this town in the picturesque Kangra Valley has developed immune-boosting herbal tea to combat Covid-19, scientists said on Thursday. The tea contains scientifically proven antioxidant properties to help boost immunity against fungal, bacterial and viral diseases, Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar Sarial told. The proposed value-added tea bags…

  • Powerful Alternatives To Morning Tea

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      A balanced diet plays an important part in strengthening your immunity. During such unprecedented times, make sure you are not missing out on essential vitamins and nutrients. A good start could be by replacing your morning cuppa with healthy juice and tonics. Here are a few immunity-boosting juices to refresh you and keep you…

  • Is Ganja An Agent Of Cancer?

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    Cannabis sativa, otherwise known as marijuana, is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in the world. Today there is growing public support for marijuana law reform than ever before; around the globe, a lot of countries are in favour of legalizing marijuana. In India, marijuana use is deeply rooted in popular culture as…

  • Traversing Through Indic Wisdom

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    It began six years ago when Kaninika Mishra, with a bachelors degrees in homoeopathic medicine and arts, as well as a masters degree in management from an Australian university, started to formally learn yogic workouts and met many young people who had turned to yoga, Ayurveda or Indian dietary regimens to cope with stress and…

  • China’s Plot For Economic Blackmail

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    ‘Hidden Hand – Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping the World’ by renowned academics Clive Hamilton and Mareike Ohlberg, comes with a chilling caveat: While it focuses on the “what, why and how of the CCP’s influence, interference and subversion” in North America and Western Europe, the party’s “enterprise is geared towards reordering…

  • J&K 2020: New Chapter Of Success

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    The first thing that becomes apparent while surveying the situation in J&K today, is that the Valley of Kashmir is much more peaceful with Pakistan getting less of a chance to infiltrate terrorists into the area to create civilian casualties …. Writes Dr Sakariya Kareem Mughal emperor Jehangir said it aptly when he visited Kashmir…

  • Breakthrough in malaria research

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      An international team of scientists, including Dr Mahmood Alam from India, has discovered new ways in which the malaria parasite survives in the blood stream of its victims, a discovery that could pave the way to new treatments for the disease….reports Asian Lite News According to the World Health Organisation malaria currently infects more…

  • The Diabetic Foot

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    The story of how I discovered I had type-two diabetes will be similar for many who have the condition. A simple blood test by my local GP, with little prior knowledge of the condition, and a few days later I needed to take a regular cocktail of pills, adjust how I ate and prepare myself…

  • Modi to cement ties with Central Asia

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    India, Uzbekistan to boost anti-terrorism cooperation, defence, trade….reports Asian Lite News India and Uzbekistan agreed to boost cooperation in fighting terrorism and in the field of defence and cyber security as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, on his first stop on his Central Asian tour. Modi and Karimov also…

  • Greece begins patch up work

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    Greece appoints new finance minister, creditors ponder post-No vote scenario….reports Asian Lite News Greece appointed a new finance minister after Yanis Varoufakis announced his resignation even as the country voted “No” to a bailout offer in a landmark referendum. Heads of European institutions held a teleconference to discuss the consequences of the historic vote. Euclid…

  • UK Remembers Srebrenica

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    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced an extra £1.2 million for the charity Remembering Srebrenica to help raise awareness of the Srebrenica genocide….writes Asian Lite News To mark the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide next week, the Prime Minister will announce £1.2million of additional support to UK charitable initiative Remembering Srebrenica. Established in 2013 with…

  • Walk Together to mark London 7/7

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      This will be defiant moment for the city of London. Faith leaders from the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths were joined by 7/7 survivor Gill Hicks to walk from Kings Cross to Tavistock Square in remembrance of those who lost their lives ten years ago…reports Asian Lite News. The faith leaders are supporting the #WalkTogether initiative,…

  • London 7/7 – 10 years on

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    British Muslims stood with the victims on that day and do so again today; we reject this terrorism and ideology and commit ourselves to work with all to protect the safety and security of our country and fellow citizens.  The terrorists were not acting in the name of Islam, their crimes are an affront against…

  • Ramadan Kareem from ASDA

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      Staying true to the essence of Ramadan, Asda’s community colleagues have come together to make the most of this month through their generosity….reports Asian Lite News Ramadan is about much more than just fasting — it also sees a spirit of charity envelop the UK, with individuals playing their part. Many have different priorities…

  • A Good News -Now join the bandwagon

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    If you can’t beat it, join with it. Every third person in world overweight….reports Asian Lite News More than a third of the world’s population – 37 percent of men and 38 percent of women – is overweight, says a study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Between 1980 and 2013,…