Diwali celebrated in Times Square. Photo Courtesy: Eid Adams X page
Indian community members and several US nationals gathered at Times Square in the US to celebrate Diwali recently.
Various cultural events were held during the Hindu festival of lights to be celebrated in India on October 31.
Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar, Senator Chuck Schumer and Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Pradhan reportedly attended the event.
Mayor Eric Adams posted on X: “What better place to celebrate the festival of lights than in the Crossroads of the World?”
“Proud to be with our Hindu brothers and sisters today for the annual Diwali at Times Square celebration as we push away the darkness and welcome in light all across our city,” he said.
The Indian Consulate in New York also shared several images of the celebration on its X page.
“Diwali @ TimesSquare : Indian American Community & American Friends join together at Times Square to celebrate Diwali,” the Consulate said.
“CG @binaysrikant76 joined friends from Indian-American Community & American friends to celebrate Diwali; Spl thanks to Senate Majority Leader Senator @SenSchumer , Mayor Eric Adams @NYCMayor , Assemblywoman @JeniferRajkumar for joining & to main organiser of the event Ms. Neeta Bhasin,” the post said.
New York City authority has recognised Diwali as a school holiday since last year.
The Indian physicist who discovered how stars live and die while on a ship voyageIANS
It was a cosmic conundrum that had left the world’s foremost physicist puzzled, while a leading astronomer’s efforts to help him complicated matters further, but this teenage Indian student, using just pen and paper, devised a solution to the issue while sailing to the UK in 1930 to take up a scholarship to study physics.
The issue was of the life — and death — of stars, and led to the development of the concept of black holes, long before their existence was confirmed by observation. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who would go on to become a prominent theoretical physicist and a Nobel Laureate, was among those involved in determining the fate of the celestial bodies across the universe — when their internal reactions come to a halt.
The issue arose when Albert Einstein formulated his Theory of General Relativity, his geometric construct of the fundamental force of gravitation, refining Isaac Newton’s laws of gravity. However, he was not able to reconcile the field equations with the theory’s mathematical implications. Reading his published papers in 1915 in a trench on the Eastern Front amid World War 1, astronomer Karl Schwarzchild sought to help his colleague — ending with the unsettling idea that the universe did not run in a clockwork fashion, as long believed, but more severely with stars and planets warping spacetime. There could also be some stars, tiny but massively dense, he contended, that could warp the spacetime fabric to such an extent of generating a strong gravitational pull that could even prevent light from escaping.
Third of NASA’s four space-based “Great Observatories” was named after him and is still scanning the cosmosIANS
Schwarzchild’s theory, which postulated the theoretical possibility of a “singularity”, a point of all-powerful spacetime due to a minute but hugely dense mass, languished for years as it seemed too outlandish for the scientists of the time.
Chandrasekhar (1910-95), born on this day (October 19) in Lahore, would go on to solve the issue, though established scientists — including some he looked up to — disputed and scorned his theory, but he would be finally vindicated. In the process, he would not achieve fame in this world only, but his name would go on to be associated with happenings spanning the sub-atomic world to the infinite cosmic expanse.
On his ship voyage in July 1930, Chandrasekhar had no interest in the majestic oceans but chose to dwell on the question of a star’s fate. This did not entail the observation of the heavens, but going deep into the equations of Einstein and Schwarzchild, amid the current knowledge about white dwarfs – the extinguished but dense remnants of long-dead stars.
Beginning with their physical characteristics, he began to try to work out the eventual fate of different-sized stars after their collapse. While the Sun would collapse and turn into a white dwarf, things changed dramatically when it came to bigger stars. His calculations suggested that during their collapse, the immense gravitational force would lead to their atoms falling inwards at velocities nearing the speed of light, crushing each other irredeemably to the extent that matter would vanish into its own gravitational well!
This, Chandrasekhar held, would be the fate of any star whose mass was 1.44 times that of the Sun.
He published his model in 1930, and presented a full solution at the Royal Astronomical Society meeting in 1935. However, renowned English astronomer Arthur Eddington openly criticised and mocked Chandrasekhar’s models, including just after his Royal Astronomical Society speech. Years later, Chandrasekhar, who always respected his senior colleague despite their academic acrimony, confessed that Eddington felt “that nature must conform to what he thought was right.”
Chandrasekhar’s theory eventually gained acceptance, leading to the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983, “for his theoretical studies of the physical processes of importance to the structure and evolution of the stars.”
He was not only among the handful of Indian or Indian-origin Nobel Laureates, but also the relative of an earlier winner. Sir C. V. Raman, who won the Physics Nobel in 1930, was his paternal uncle. While there are seven cases of father and son Nobel Laureates and one mother and daughter, Sir C. V. and Chandrasekhar are the only uncle-nephew pair.
Chandrasekhar would go on to recite India’s first Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath Tagore’s “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high..” at the Nobel Banquet.
His name also lives on in the star stability — which also became supporting evidence for the existence of black holes — and is known as the “Chandrasekhar Limit”, as well as in Chandrasekhar Friction, Chandrasekhar Polarisation, Chandrasekhar’s H-function, Velikhov–Chandrasekhar instability, Chandrasekhar–Fermi method, Chandrasekhar Tensor, Chandrasekhar’s X- and Y-function, Chandrasekhar’s Variational Principle and several others, given his contribution to other areas of physics.
And then, the third of NASA’s four space-based “Great Observatories” was named after him and is still scanning the cosmos.
Railways cancelled these trains, see the complete list
Train Cancelled: About 2.5 crore passengers travel daily in India. This number of passengers is almost equal to the population of a country like Australia.
In India, when someone has to travel a long distance, most of the passengers prefer to travel by train. Passengers get more comfort and facilities in trains than in flights. But if we look at the past few times, passengers traveling by train have had to face problems. Because the railways have cancelled many trains during this period. Railways have cancelled many trains in October too.
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Railways canceled trains due to this reason
Many festivals are coming in the month of October. Many people who live away from their homes go back to their homes to celebrate festivals with their family members. Most of these people come back home by train. But if you have booked a train in October, then you may face difficulty because automatic signaling and pre-non interlocking work is going on on Northeast Railway. Due to which the railway has cancelled more than 30 trains. Before leaving, you should also check the list once.
These trains were canceled
1. 12531/12532 Gorakhpur-Lucknow Jn-Gorakhpur Express running from Gorakhpur from 16 to 23 October, 2024 and from 25 to 27 October, 2024 cancelled.
2. 12530/12529 Lucknow Jn-Patliputra-Lucknow Jn Express running from Lucknow Jn from 16 to 26 October, 2024 cancelled.
3. 22531/22532 Chhapra-Mathura Jn-Chhapra Express running from Chhapra from 16 to 25 October, 2024 cancelled.
4. 11123 Gwalior-Barauni Express running from Gwalior from 16 to 26 October, 2024 cancelled.
5. 11124 Barauni-Gwalior Express running from Barauni from 17 to 27 October, 2024 cancelled
6. 04137 Gwalior-Barauni special train running from Gwalior on 16, 20, 23 and 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
7. 04138 Barauni-Gwalior special train running from Barauni on 17, 21, 24 and 28 October, 2024 is cancelled.
8. 04032 Anand Vihar Terminal-Saharsa special train running from 16 to 27 October, 2024 from Anand Vihar Terminal is cancelled.
9. 04031 Saharsa-Anand Vihar Terminus special train running from Saharsa from 16 to 28 October, 2024 is cancelled.
10. 14010 Anand Vihar Terminus-Bapudham Motihari Express running from Anand Vihar Terminus on 16, 19, 21, 23 and 26 October, 2024 is cancelled.
11. 14009 Bapudham Motihari-Anand Vihar Terminus Express running from Bapudham Motihari on 18, 20, 22, 25 and 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
12. 04493 Gorakhpur-Delhi special train running from Gorakhpur on 17, 20, 22, 24 and 27 October 2024 is cancelled.
13. 04494 Delhi-Gorakhpur special train running from Delhi on 16, 19, 21, 23 and 26 October, 2024 is cancelled.
14. 15114 Chhapra Kachari-Gomti Nagar Express running from Chhapra Kachari from 13 to 26 October, 2024 is cancelled.
15. 15113 Gomtinagar-Chhapra Kachari Express running from Gomti Nagar from 16 to 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
16. 05131/05132 Gorakhpur-Bahraich-Gorakhpur special train running from Gorakhpur and Bahraich from 16 to 27 October, 2024 cancelled.
17. 05425/05426 Bhatni-Ayodhya Dham-Bhatni special train running from Bhatni and Ayodhya Dham from 16 to 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
18. 05459/05460 Sitapur-Shahjahanpur-Sitapur special train running from Sitapur and Shahjahanpur from 16 to 27 October, 2024 cancelled.
19. 05093/05094 Gorakhpur-Gonda-Gorakhpur special train running from Gorakhpur and Gonda from 16 to 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
20. 05091/05092 Gonda-Sitapur-Gonda special train running from Gonda and Sitapur from 16 to 27 October, 2024. Cancelled.
21. 05031/05032 Gorakhpur-Gonda-Gorakhpur special train running from Gorakhpur and Gonda from 16 to 27 October, 2024 cancelled.
22. 05471/05472 Nakaha Jungle-Nautanwa-Nakaha Jungle special train running from Nakaha Jungle and Nautanwa from 16 to 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
23. 05469/05470 Nakaha Jungle-Nautanwa-Nakaha Jungle special train running from Nakaha Jungle and Nautanwa from 16 to 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
24. 05033/05034 Gorakhpur-Gonda-Gorakhpur special train running from Gorakhpur and Barhni from 16 to 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
25. 05453/05454 Gonda-Sitapur-Gonda special train running from Gonda and Sitapur from 16 to 27 October, 2024 is cancelled.
26. 04313 Muzaffarpur-Haridwar special train running from Muzaffarpur on 19 and 26 October, 2024 is cancelled.
27. 04314 Haridwar-Muzaffarpur special train running from Haridwar on 18 and 25 October, 2024 cancelled.
28. 04195 Agra Cantt-Forbesganj special train running from Agra Cantt on 18 and 25 October, 2024 cancelled.
29. 04196 Forbesganj-Agra Cantt special train running from Forbesganj on 19 and 26 October, 2024 is cancelled.
30. 05055 Lalkuan-Varanasi City special train running from Lalkuan on 21 October, 2024 is cancelled.
31. 05056 Varanasi City-Lalkuan special train running from Varanasi City on 22 October, 2024 is cancelled.
32. 05301 Mau-Anand Vihar Terminus special train running from Mau on 17th and 24th October, 2024 cancelled.
33. 05302 Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau special train running from Anand Vihar Terminal on 18th and 25th October, 2024 will remain cancelled.
34. 15081/05082 Gorakhpur-Gomti Nagar-Gorakhpur Express running from Gorakhpur and Gomti Nagar from 14 to 27 October, 2024 will remain cancelled.
35. 15070 Aishbagh-Gorakhpur Express running from Aishbagh from 19 to 27 October, 2024 cancelled.
36. 15069 Gorakhpur-Aishbagh Express running from Gorakhpur from 19 to 28 October, 2024 cancelled.
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Long-term outlook for Indian stock market remains robust amid geopolitical risksIANS
Despite a sustained selling pressure from the foreign institutional investors (FIIs) amid geo-political tensions this week, the long-term outlook for the domestic market remains robust with a stability in growth and a pickup in capex, experts said on Saturday.
Apart from heavy FII selling, muted Q2 earnings expectations and elevated valuations also acted as a headwind for the market this week.
The market watchers said they expect the market to be range-bound in the short term with mixed bias, while investors should turn more sector- and stock-specific in such a time.
Focus will be on large caps and growth areas like staples, agriculture, FMCG, consumption, power, digital, and infra. Buy-on dips will be the strategy on a short- to medium-term basis.
According to Rajesh Bhosale, equity technical analyst, Angel One, the market remains in a consolidation phase, with little change in chart structure.
“While prices tested the lower end of the trading range and closed near it, a break below 24,900 could open doors for further weakness, potentially testing the 24,700 level. On the upside, resistance is seen around 25,100 followed by the 25,250 level; only a move beyond this range might spark some bullish momentum on the hourly charts,” he explained.
Traders are advised to avoid aggressive bets and be selectiveIANS
On Friday, the Indian stock market bucked the negative trend, as both the Sensex and Nifty indices jumped upwards.
The Sensex closed at 81,224.75 after gaining 218.14 points, or 0.27 per cent, at the end of trading. At the same time, the NSE Nifty closed at 24,854.05 after gaining 104.20 points or 0.42 per cent.
The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed in green at 58,649.15 after gaining 183.20 points or 0.31 per cent at the end of trading. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index closed at 19,077.80 after gaining 11.85 points or 0.06 per cent.
For next week, traders are advised to avoid aggressive bets and be selective.
“It’s also crucial to monitor global factors closely, as they could influence market direction ahead of the weekly expiry,” they added.
Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty ahead of the US presidential election paved the way for haven asset gold to climb a new record high.
Gold prices continued their strong upward momentum, with a sharp rise of Rs 500 in MCX, taking the price to Rs 77,600, supported by Comex gold surging above $2,710.
This robust strength is largely driven by the expectation of ongoing interest rate cuts in the US, with further reductions anticipated in the near future, the experts noted.
The rupee remained flat at 84.05 as the dollar index also held steady around $103.50.
“Despite the broader strength in the dollar, the rupee has managed to stay stable for the time being. Although crude weakness provides some support, the heavy fund outflows are expected to push the rupee further down towards the 84.15-84.25 range in the coming days,” said Jateen Trivedi from LKP Securities.
UAE government announces new visa-on-arrival policy for Indian travellers. Photo Courtesy: Pixabay
The United Arab Emirates on Friday announced all Indian ordinary passport holders will be granted visa-on-arrival across all entry points.
The country’s new visa-on-arrival policy will also be extended to people holding permanent resident or green cards or valid visas issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, or any nation belonging to the European Union.
People obtaining the facility can get the visa for a period of 14 days. It can be extended for a similar period.
They can also obtain a visa-on-arrival for a period of 60 days that cannot be extended.
The visa could be obtained after paying the prescribed fees in accordance with the applicable norms in the UAE.
India and the UAE share historical ties and have maintained regular cultural exchanges both at official and people-to-people levels.
The two nations signed a Cultural Agreement in 1975 which aims to strengthen bilateral cultural activities.
India and the UAE enjoy strong traditional ties which have grown stronger over the years, read a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in .
Resilient Indian diaspora of 3.3 million is an integral part of the growth and development of the UAE’s economy and society.
Indian Railways: If you are planning to go home during Diwali and Chhath, then you do not need to worry about tickets. Actually, the Railways has announced to run Vande Bharat and Tejas Festival Special trains between Patna and New Delhi. Let’s know the complete schedule.
Indian Railways: Nowadays, most people stay away from their homes for jobs and are able to go home only on festivals or special occasions. In such a situation, many times people are not able to get train tickets to go home during Diwali-Chhath or their tickets remain waiting. In view of the huge demand of passengers, Indian Railways has made special arrangements this time. In fact, in view of the crowd of people going home during Diwali-Chhath, the Railways has announced to run Vande Bharat and Tejas trains on the New Delhi-Patna route. Let’s know the time schedule.
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Many festival special trains will run on this route. On the occasion of the festival of lights Diwali and the festival of folk faith Daala Chhath, people of UP-Bihar living in many cities of the country return to their homes to celebrate the festival. In such a situation, there is a huge crowd in the trains. In view of the crowd in trains during these festivals, Indian Railways is continuously operating special trains. In this sequence, along with Vande Bharat Special and Tejas Festival Special trains between Patna and New Delhi, the Railways has decided to operate a special train from New Delhi to Barauni and Jaynagar via DDU-Patna-Mokma.
CPRO of East Central Railway Saraswati Chandra said that in view of the rush of passengers on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath, many special trains are being operated for their convenience. In this series, 02252/02251 New Delhi-Patna-New Delhi Vande Bharat Special Express and 02250/02249 New Delhi-Patna-New Delhi Tejas Superfast Festival Special will be operated between Patna and New Delhi and 01-01 pair of special trains will also be operated from New Delhi to Barauni and Jaynagar via DDU-Patna-Mokma.
See the list of trains, schedule and stoppages here:
> Train No. 02252/02251 New Delhi-Patna-New Delhi Vande Bharat Special Express
Train No. 02252 New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special Express will leave New Delhi at 08.25 hrs on 30 October, 01, 03 & 06 November, 2024, stopping at Kanpur Central at 13.02 hrs, Prayagraj at 15.05 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. at 16.50 hrs, Buxar at 18.15 hrs and Ara at 19.08 hrs and will reach Patna Jn. at 20.00 hrs on the same day.
In the return journey, train no. 02251 Patna-New Delhi Vande Bharat Special Express will leave Patna at 07.30 hrs on 31 October, 02, 04 & 07 November, 2024, stopping at Ara at 08.05 hrs, Buxar at 08.47 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. at 10.20 hrs, Prayagraj at 12.10 hrs and Kanpur Central at 14.18 hrs and reach New Delhi at 19.00 hrs on the same day.
> Train No. 02248/02247 New Delhi-Patna-New Delhi Tejas Superfast Festival Special Express
Train No. 02248 New Delhi-Patna Tejas Superfast Festival Special Express will leave New Delhi at 08.25 hrs on 29, 31 October, 02 & 05 November, 2024, stopping at Kanpur Central at 13.12 hrs, Prayagraj at 15.20 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. at 17.10 hrs, Buxar at 18.35 hrs and Ara at 19.28 hrs and will reach Patna Jn. at 20.30 hrs on the same day.
In the return journey, Train No. 02247 Patna-New Delhi Tejas Superfast Festival Special Express will leave Patna at 07.30 hrs on 30 October, 01, 03 & 06 November, 2024, stopping at Ara at 08.05 hrs, Buxar at 08.47 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. at 10.30 hrs, Prayagraj at 12.30 hrs and Kanpur Central at 14.38 hrs and reach New Delhi at 19.35 hrs on the same day.
> Train No. 02250/02249 Delhi-Patna-Delhi Superfast Festival Special Express
Train No. 02250 Delhi-Patna Superfast Festival Special Express will leave Delhi at 23.55 on 24th and 31st October, 2024 and reach Govindpuri at 07.15 hrs, Prayagraj at 10.05 hrs and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn. at 13.25 hrs, Buxar at 14.35 hrs, Ara at 15.23 hrs and Danapur at 15.55 hrs and reach Patna Jn. at 16.40 hrs.
In the return journey, train no. 02249 Patna-Delhi Superfast Festival Special Express will leave Patna on 25 October and 01 November, 2024 at 17.50 hrs from Patna, stopping at Danapur at 18.10 hrs, Ara at 18.45 hrs, Buxar at 19.40 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn. at 21.30 hrs, Prayagraj at 00.30 hrs and Govindpuri at 03.45 hrs and reach Delhi at 11.00 hrs the next day.
This special will have 01 coach of first AC class, 02-02 coaches of second and third AC class, 04 coaches of third AC economy class, 06 coaches of sleeper class and 04 coaches of general class.
> Train No. 04054/04053 New Delhi-Barauni-New Delhi Festival Special
Train No. 04054 New Delhi-Barauni Festival Special will leave New Delhi at 14.20 hrs on 27, 30 October, 02 & 05 November, 2024, stopping at Govindpuri at 21.15 hrs, Prayagraj at 00.15 hrs next day, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn. at 03.25 hrs, Buxar at 04.45 hrs, Ara at 05.45 hrs, Patna Jn. at 06.55 hrs, Mokama at 08.40 hrs and will reach Barauni at 11.00 hrs.
In the return journey, train no. 04053 Barauni-New Delhi Festival Special will leave Barauni at 12.30 hrs on 28 & 31 October, 03 & 06 November, 2024 and reach Mokama at 14.05 hrs, Patna Jn. at 16.00 hrs, Ara at 16.55 hrs, Buxar at 18.20 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn. at 19.40 hrs, Prayagraj at 23.00 hrs and reach Govindpuri at 02.00 hrs and New Delhi at 09.10 hrs the next day.
This special will have 01 coach of second AC class, 07 coaches of sleeper class and 10 coaches of general class.
> Train No. 04052/04051 New Delhi-Jayanagar-New Delhi Festival Special
Train No. 04052 New Delhi-Jayanagar Festival Special will leave New Delhi at 14.20 hrs on 26, 29 October, 01 & 04 November, 2024, stopping at Govindpuri at 21.15 hrs, Prayagraj at 00.15 hrs next day, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn. at 03.25 hrs, Buxar at 04.48 hrs, Ara at 05.48 hrs, Patna Jn. at 06.55 hrs, Mokama at 08.40 hrs, Barauni at 10.30 hrs, Samastipur at 12.05, Darbhanga at 13.20 hrs and reach Jaynagar at 15.40 hrs.
In the return journey, train no. 04051 Jaynagar-New Delhi Festival Special will leave Jaynagar at 18.00 hrs on 27th & 30th October, 02nd & 05th November, 2024, stopping at Darbhanga at 20.15 hrs, Samastipur at 21.45 hrs, Barauni at 23.00 hrs, Mokama at 00.30 hrs, Patna Jn. at 02.25 hrs, Ara at 03.15 hrs, Buxar at 04.30 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn. at 05.30 hrs, Prayagraj at 08.25 hrs and Govindpuri at 11.30 hrs and reach New Delhi at 18.50 hrs.
This special will have 01 coach of first AC class, 04-04 coaches of second and third AC class, 02 coaches of sleeper class and 03 coaches of general class.
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Indian markets end in red, auto and IT stocks under pressureIANS
The Indian benchmark indices closed in the red on Tuesday, as auto, IT, and PSU banks remained under pressure.
The BSE Sensex closed at 81,820.12 after slipping 152.93 points or 0.19 per cent.
NSE Nifty closed at 25,057.35 after slipping 70.60 points or 0.28 per cent.
The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed in the green mark at 59,593.25 after rising 127.80 points or 0.21 per cent. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index closed at 26,149.10 after slipping 48.80 points or 0.19 per cent. Nifty Bank closed at 51,906.00 after gaining 89.10 points or 0.17 per cent.
Buying was seen in Nifty’s realty, Media and FMCG sectors.
At the same time, there was pressure on the auto, IT, PSU Bank, pharma, metal, energy, healthcare and oil and gas sectors.
The market trend remained positive. On BSE, 2,073 shares were trading in green and 1,879 shares in red. About 112 shares closed without any change.
BSE Sensex closed at 81,820.12 after slipping 152.93 points or 0.19 per centIANS
ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Adani Ports, ITC, and NTPC were among the top gainers at Sensex. Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, and JSW Steel were the top losers.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased their selling on Monday and sold equities worth Rs 3,731.59 crore. On the other hand, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also increased their buying and they bought equities worth Rs 2,278.09 crore on the same day.
According to market experts, “the domestic market experienced a downturn, influenced by a mixed global trend and partial profit-booking”.
“Although declining crude prices are beneficial for the domestic economy, they signal weakening global demand. Additionally, India’s CPI surged driven by food prices, which will delay expected rate cuts,” they noted.
“The India VIX increased by 0.06% to 13.0025, indicating a slight rise in market volatility. While this reflects some caution, the overall low level suggests that market stability persists.” said analysts.
15th October 2024: Russia, Moscow Moscow Fashion Week took place from October 4 to 9, showcasing collections from more than 80 designers from different countries, including Russia, India, China, the UAE, Indonesia, Brazil, Costa Rica, and South Africa. One of the highlights was the New Delhi-based brand NITIN BAL CHAUHAN presented by the Fashion Design Council of India, whose show drew considerable attention from the audience.
NITIN BAL CHAUHAN presented by the Fashion Design Council of India, first showcased his work in Moscow in March. His return to Russia underscores the strengthening partnership between Moscow Fashion Week and the Fashion Design Council of India. We can look forward to seeing more Indian designers in upcoming seasons of Moscow Fashion Week.
Sunil Sethi, Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India, shared, “India’s presence in the Russian fashion market presents immense potential. Russian consumers are increasingly gravitating towards unique, handcrafted fashion pieces that tell a story, and India’s rich heritage of textiles, embroidery, and design perfectly aligns with this trend. Indian designers can leverage platforms like the BRICS+ Fashion Summit to enter the Russian market with collections that blend tradition and contemporary appeal.”
NITIN BAL CHAUHAN, presented by the Fashion Design Council of India, showcased a collection at Moscow Fashion Week that prominently featured a variety of folds, pressed fabrics, and intricate designs. The trending colors included pale yellow, coral, and vibrant blue. Like many other participants of Moscow Fashion Week, the Indian brand embraced futurism and avant-garde styles, creating a collection that was both edgy and elegant. The models’ makeup was especially striking, they walked the runway with bold red lips and blue paint flowing from their eyes.
The Indonesian brand RAEGITAZORO made its appearance at Moscow Fashion Week, with a collection crafted from recycled industrial fabric remnants. Russian brands enchanted the audience, with St. Petersburg’s IANIS CHAMALIDY embracing grunge aesthetics and Moscow’s Loom by Rodina reinterpreting Russian traditions for contemporary fashion trends.
In addition to the runway shows, guests at Moscow Fashion Week had the chance to explore a market featuring local brands, attend educational lectures, and enjoy the World Fashion Shorts festival – a showcase of short films about fashion. The film marathon featured selections from the USA, the Philippines, Mexico, and other countries.
Running parallel to Moscow Fashion Week, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit took place in the Russian capital, attracting delegates from over 100 countries. At the conclusion of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit, leaders from fashion associations across more than 50 countries signed a memorandum to form the BRICS International Fashion Federation. The new federation seeks to establish new centers of influence, strengthen international connections, boost industry sustainability, and provide a new generation of fashion talents with opportunities for growth.
The new fashion season has reinforced Moscow’s status as a key hub for fashion communications. Moscow Fashion Week offered a platform for both emerging and established designers to showcase their work, while the BRICS+ Fashion Summit served as a significant venue for sharing insights among emerging markets.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that two-way trade between Europe and India can grow exponentially if both sides understand each other’s concern and cooperate meaningfully. He was speaking at the launch of the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) in New Delhi on Saturday.
Goyal stressed on the importance of fair, equitable and balanced trade between India and EU. Photo courtesy: Goyal/FB
Speaking of the India-European Union (EU) partnership, Goyal added that respect for democracy and rule of law and similarity of views on fair trade will help the trade to grow exponentially.
“The world today cannot work on the principle of retaliation but has to find solutions through mutual cooperation,” Goyal said, adding that EU’s policies and actions like rules related to deforestation, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), non-adherence to Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), etc. have impacted the Indian industry.
The Minister stressed on the importance of fair, equitable and balanced trade practices.
Speaking about the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, the Minister said that the focus should be on business and trade issues and not on extraneous items falling outside the remit of FTA.
Goyal highlighted that European companies are attracted to India not just for its market but also the vibrant democracy, rule of law, demographic dividend and decisive leadership that India provides which assures stability and growth.
Goyal said that in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission to make India a developed nation by 2047, as the Indian economy grows from US$3.5 trillion to US$35 trillion, it offers European businesses the chance to participate and benefit.
He congratulated FEBI for taking the initiative for being a voice of Europe and added that FEBI should act as a two way bridge between EU and India. The Minister highlighted the role of FEBI as a body to take trade engagement between the two sides to the next level by ensuring that the concerns of businesses of both parties are addressed.
Speaking about the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC), Goyal called for mutual support in business practices and trade. He identified key areas of engagement for the council including green technology, clean energy, global value chains, strategic technology missions, and semiconductor missions.
Goyal paid homage to industrialist and national icon Ratan Tata, who passed away last Wednesday, stating that he was someone who brought Europe and India closer to each other.
The Minister cited the successful business expansions of Tata Group under his leadership. The Minister noted that he was a true friend of expanding business between the countries.
The Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) was launched on Saturday, highlighting the strong economic ties between India and the European Union.
According to the Ambassador of the EU to India, Herve Delphin, the European bloc remains India’s largest trading partner, with over 4,000 European companies operating in India.
He also announced that the India-EU Summit is set to take place in India next year and ongoing discussions around the FTA further strengthen bilateral relations.
Indian Passport Holders! Indians can travel to these Asian countries without visa, know countries list here
Today we are going to tell you about some such Asian countries where Indians do not need to apply for visa in advance to travel. Indians can roam visa free in these countries for some time.
If you are fond of traveling and are planning a foreign trip, then there are many countries where Indians do not need to apply for visa in advance. Due to this visa-free facility, Indians do not need to get into the hassle of applying for visa to travel in these countries. There are many countries around the world where Indians do not need to apply for visa in advance to go, but today we are going to tell you about some such Asian countries where you do not need to apply for visa in advance. Let’s know about these countries-
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Bhutan- Bhutan is a country where Indians first choose to go. This country is surrounded by forests and temples. So if you are an Indian and are going to visit Bhutan, then you can stay here without visa for 14 days.
Thailand- People from all over the world like to visit Thailand. This country is known for its beaches, culture and tasty food. If you go to Thailand for a visit, you can visit without a visa for 30 days.
Nepal- Nepal is a very beautiful, green and cultural country. People from all over the world come to visit this country. Indians do not need any visa to visit this country.
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Mauritius- Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean which is famous for its rocks, beaches and lakes. Indians can go to Mauritius for holidays. Indians can visit this country without a visa for 90 days.
Malaysia- You will find many beautiful beaches in this country. Indians can visit this country without a visa for 30 days.
Macau- It is very easy for Indians to visit Macau. Indian tourists can visit this country without a visa for 30 days.
Qatar- This country welcomes Indians with open heart. You can enjoy this country without a visa. Indians can travel in this country for 30 days without a visa. But keep in mind that you have to keep some rules and regulations in mind while traveling in this country.
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