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  • Indian boycott of Maldives tourism causing up to 80 per cent drop in seasonal earnings

    The Indian boycott of Maldives tourism has induced a seasonal drop of 33 per cent in customer arrivals and up to 80 per cent drop in earnings for Maldivian journey and tourism corporations that largely depend on Indian guests. These are the findings of a brand new media report in the island nation, quoting native companies.

    Mohamed Muizzu
    President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives started an anti-India marketing campaign quickly after being elected. Photo courtesy: X/ @presidencymv

    The boycott is one of the points of the decline in diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives, first began by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu after which made worse by a number of of his ministers.

    Three Maldivian deputy ministers in the Muizzu authorities had made extraordinarily derogatory remarks in early 2024 towards Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the latter’s promotion of Lakshadweep as a tourism vacation spot. This triggered a name in India to boycott the Maldives as a vacation spot.

    According to the customer knowledge, India has slipped to sixth place in 2024 in contrast to being a topper in customer numbers in 2023. This has prompted voices from the native tourism business in the Maldives to flag the dangers for the tourism-dependent financial system of the archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean.

    A full-blown backlash was directed on the Maldives following the remarks towards the Prime Minister of India.

    According to the Maldives Tourism Ministry statistics, over 1.7 million vacationers visited the island nation in 2023, out of which 2,09,198 guests have been Indians, adopted by Russians (2,09,146) and the Chinese (1,87,118).

    The quantity of Indian guests was greater than 240,000 in 2022, whereas greater than 211,000 Indians flew to the Maldives in 2021.

    The Maldives was additionally one of the few nations open for worldwide vacationers in the course of the pandemic, and practically 63,000 Indians visited the island nation throughout that interval.

    All that has modified because the remarks of the Maldivian ministers and the ensuing Indian boycott.

    The ministry knowledge confirmed that vacationer arrivals from India to the Maldives as of March 2 this 12 months was 27,224, which was a 33 per cent decline in contrast to final 12 months, when the corresponding quantity stood at 41,224.

    The native tourism business is apprehensive concerning the growth and has already flagged warning.

    Explaining how India performed a significant position in sustaining tourism-related receipts for the Maldives throughout off-peak season, the information portal Sun.mv stated: “Indian travellers have a counter-travel sample to European travellers; which means Indian guests [arrive in] the Maldives throughout sizzling seasons, which coincides with a drop in European market arrivals. (*80*) different phrases, India is probably the most vital ‘filler’ for the Maldives tourism off-peak season.”

    The web site additional reported how tourism business consultants and analysts had highlighted the adversarial impacts of dwindling Indian arrivals to the Maldives — some had forecast estimated losses north of USD 1.8 billion to USD 2 billion.

    “Travel businesses and operators counting on Indian arrivals report a income decline of 80 per cent — a harmful prospect,” the report stated.

    Quoting an official from ‘Let’s Go Maldives’, a distinguished journey company, the portal stated that the Indian traveller market consisted of a number of demographics and segments, from prosperous to finances travellers, and that India was a big summer time market.

    “Without India, the occupancy price is impacted negatively. This makes it a vital marketplace for us,” the official added.

    It isn’t just the Indian passport holders which have boycotted the Maldives, however “the arrival of prosperous and rich Indian-origin travellers from different nations as properly has declined, which too indicated the contribution of the Indian market in Maldives tourism”, stated the information report, quoting Mohamed Mirshad, CEO of a significant journey company, Travel Connection Maldives.

    The authorities are hoping that the resumption of direct flights between Hanimaadhoo International Airport in the Maldives and Thiruvananthapuram in the south Indian state of Kerala would convey again some of the customer site visitors from India.

    “This is probably the most opportune second for the island nation to mend fences with its ally. It can be logical that the smaller nations are in want of safety and security ensured by their bigger allies. Any conduct to the opposite wouldn’t consequence fortuitously for the Maldives, as evident with the present tourism business statistics and revenues,” stated Sun.mv.

    “Arrogance won’t profit us; it will injury the delicate financial system of the nation even additional. True knowledge lies in accepting one’s personal weaknesses and strengths, and the fact that we stay in to keep away from any future brunt.”

  • University of Mauritius confers Honorary Degree of Doctor of Civil Law on Indian President Droupadi Murmu

    The University of Mauritius conferred Honoris Causa Degree of Doctor of Civil Law on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.

    Speaking on the occasion, the President said that universities like the University of Mauritius are not just ladders to the dreams of aspirational youth; they are sites where the future of mankind is forged.
    University of Mauritius confers Honorary Degree of Doctor of Civil Law on Indian President. Photo Courtesy: President of India X web page

    Speaking on the event, the President mentioned that universities just like the University of Mauritius are usually not simply ladders to the goals of aspirational youth; they’re websites the place the longer term of mankind is cast.

    She added that she was particularly honoured to obtain the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Civil Law from this prestigious University.

    She expressed confidence that it’ll encourage all younger folks, significantly younger ladies, to find their distinctive ardour and pursue their goals.

    President Murmu spoke of her private expertise of the transformative influence of the facility of training, noting that it’s training that takes us from vulnerability and deprivation, to alternatives and hope.

    The President mentioned that the Government of India has made it a precedence to coach and empower youth to guide India into the ‘information economic system’ of tomorrow. She expressed confidence that India’s forward-looking new National Education Policy will faucet into India’s demographic dividend to develop into an influence home of innovation that enhances the properly being of humanity.

    The President mentioned that on this thrilling journey into the longer term, India seems ahead to partnering its particular pals, like Mauritius.

    She was blissful to notice that every 12 months, 400 Mauritians are educated in India beneath Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme and about 60 Mauritian college students obtain scholarships to pursue greater training in India.

    The President mentioned that India sees Mauritius as a detailed maritime neighbour, a cherished accomplice within the Indian Ocean Region, and a key participant in its Africa outreach.

    Noting that sturdy people-to-people linkages have been the very basis of the particular friendship between India and Mauritius, she expressed confidence that the youth of Mauritius and India will proceed to deepen this particular partnership.

  • Indian government secures USD 100 billion FDI from trade deal with four-member EFTA bloc, Minister says ‘stronger ties inked’

    Indian government secures USD 100 billion FDI from trade deal with four-member EFTA bloc.
    Indian government secures USD 100 billion FDI from trade deal with four-member EFTA bloc. Photo Courtesy: Piyush Goyal X web page

    India and the four-member European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc on Sunday (March 10, 2024) signed a free trade deal which Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal termed because the nation’s first fashionable free trade settlement (FTA) and likewise equitable, honest and balanced.

    India has been engaged on a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with EFTA international locations comprising Switzerland, Iceland, Norway & Liechtenstein.

    The Union Cabinet chaired by the Indian Prime Minister has authorized signing of the TEPA with EFTA States.

    EFTA is an inter-governmental group arrange in 1960 for the promotion of free trade and financial integration for the good thing about its 4 Member States.

    Speaking on the event, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Food and Consumer Affairs and Textiles mentioned: “TEPA is a contemporary and impressive Trade Agreement. For the primary time, India is signing FTA with 4 developed nations – an vital financial bloc in Europe. For the primary time in historical past of FTAs, binding dedication of $100 bn funding  and 1 million direct jobs within the subsequent 15 years has been given. The settlement will fortify Make in India and supply alternatives to younger & gifted workforce. The FTA will present a window to Indian exporters to entry massive European and world markets.”

    The settlement contains of 14 chapters with most important deal with market entry associated to items, guidelines of origin, trade facilitation, trade cures, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical limitations to trade, funding promotion, market entry on companies, mental property rights, trade and sustainable improvement and different authorized and horizontal provisions.

    EFTA is a crucial regional group, with a number of rising alternatives for enhancing worldwide trade in items and companies.EFTA is one vital financial block out of the three (different two – EU &UK) in Europe. (*100*) EFTA international locations, Switzerland is the most important buying and selling accomplice of India adopted by Norway.

    The highlights of the settlement are

    EFTA has dedicated to advertise investments with the goal to extend the inventory of overseas direct investments by USD 100 billion in India within the subsequent 15 years, and to facilitate the technology of 1 million direct employment in India, by means of such investments. The investments don’t cowl overseas portfolio funding.

    For the primary ever time within the historical past of FTAs, a authorized dedication is being made about selling target-oriented funding and creation of jobs.

    EFTA is providing 92.2% of its tariff traces which covers 99.6% of India’s exports. The EFTA’s market entry provide covers 100% of non-agri merchandise and tariff concession on Processed Agricultural Products (PAP).

    India is providing 82.7% of its tariff traces which covers 95.3% of EFTA exports of which greater than 80% import is Gold. The efficient responsibility on Gold stays untouched.Sensitivity associated to PLI in sectors equivalent to pharma, medical gadgets & processed meals and many others. have been taken whereas extending presents. Sectors equivalent to dairy, soya, coal and delicate agricultural merchandise are stored in exclusion record.

    India has provided 105 sub-sectors to the EFTA and secured commitments in 128 sub-sectors from Switzerland, 114 from Norway, 107 from Liechtenstein, and 110 from Iceland.

    TEPA would stimulate our companies exports in sectors of our key energy / curiosity equivalent to IT companies, enterprise companies, private, cultural, sporting and leisure companies, different schooling companies, audio-visual companies and many others.

    Services presents from EFTA embody higher entry by means of digital supply of Services (Mode 1), business presence (Mode 3) and improved commitments and certainty for entry and short-term keep of key personnel.

    TEPA has provisions for Mutual Recognition Agreements in Professional Services like nursing, chartered accountants, architects and many others.

    Commitments associated to Intellectual Property Rights in TEPA are at TRIPS stage. The IPR chapter with Switzerland, which has excessive normal for IPR,reveals our sturdy IPR regime.India’s pursuits in generic medicines and issues associated to evergreening of patents have been totally addressed.

    India indicators its dedication to Sustainable improvement, inclusive development, social improvement and environmental safety

    Fosters transparency, effectivity, simplification, harmonization and consistency of trade procedures

    TEPA will empower our exporters entry to specialised inputs and create conducive trade and funding setting. This would increase exports of Indian made items in addition to present alternatives for companies sector to entry extra markets.

    TEPA gives a chance to combine into EU markets. Over 40% of Switzerland’s world companies exports are to the EU. Indian corporations can look to Switzerland as a base for extending its market attain to EU.

    TEPA will give impetus to “Make in India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat by encouraging home manufacturing in sectors equivalent to Infrastructure and Connectivity, Manufacturing, Machinery, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Food Processing, Transport and Logistics, Banking and Financial Services and Insurance.

    TEPA would speed up creation of huge variety of direct jobs for India’s younger aspirational workforce in subsequent 15 years in India, together with higher amenities for vocational and technical coaching. TEPA additionally facilitates know-how collaboration and entry to world main applied sciences in precision engineering, well being sciences, renewable power, Innovation and R&D.

  • NCB arrests Indian film producer-politician Jaffer Sadiq in Rs 2000 crore drug trafficking case

    Jaffer Sadiq was arrested in drug trafficking case.
    Jaffer Sadiq was arrested in drug trafficking case. Photo Courtesy: AR Jaffer Sadiq X web page

    Delhi Police Special Cell and Narcotics Control Board (NCB) have arrested a Tamil film producer over his alleged hyperlink to a Rs 2,000-crore drug smuggling racket.

    The film producer was recognized as Jaffer Sadiq.

    NCB mentioned it’s believed that Sadiq was working a drug syndicate which despatched 45 consignments over the previous three years to varied international locations, containing roughly 3,500 kg of pseudoephedrine, reported India Today.

    NCB claimed that Sadiq had earned an enormous sum of money from illicit drug trafficking operations and invested the identical in companies like film, development, and hospitality, amongst others.

    Confirming Sadiq’s arrest, NCB deputy director basic (operations) Gyaneshwar Singh informed Hindustan Times: “He is the kingpin of the India-Australia-New Zealand drug trafficking community, which we had been probing. We will share particulars in the afternoon.”

    Another NCB officer informed the newspaper: “We are probing if drug cash was used in his manufacturing firm. It appears to be like like his manufacturing firm was a entrance to launder cash. He was on the run for the previous two weeks.”

    According to stories, he produced and co-produced 4 motion pictures.

    Jaffer Sadiq’s political hyperlink

    Jaffer Sadiq joined politics in 2010.

    He was serving because the Chennai West deputy organiser of the  Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ( DMK)’s NRI wing.

    The celebration eliminated him not too long ago over his alleged involvement in drug smuggling.

    “Since stories mentioned drug smuggling costs, we didn’t watch for motion,” a senior DMK chief informed Hindustan Times, requesting anonymity.

  • Sela: Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurates world’s longest twin-lane tunnel

    Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sela Tunnel
    Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sela Tunnel. Photo Courtesy: Kiren Rijiju X web page 

    Indian PM Narendra Modi nearly devoted to the nation the Sela Tunnel mission in the course of the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East programme in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday (March 9, 2024), a construction that guarantees to supply all-weather connectivity and enhance the convenience of journey for the folks of Tawang.

    In his handle, the Prime Minister voiced the Government’s unwavering dedication to the event of the Northeast area.

    “Work on many tunnels is happening within the area,” he added.  

     The Prime Minister criticised the sooner neglect of the event of the border villages.

    He reiterated his model of working as per the wants of the nation and never for electoral concerns.

    He promised the defence personnel that he would come to satisfy them at this ‘engineering marvel’ in his subsequent time period.

    Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party are eyeing to return to energy for the third straight time period as India is gearing as much as vote within the nationwide polls this yr.

    Some attention-grabbing information in regards to the tunnel

    The Sela Tunnel has been constructed utilizing the brand new Austrian Tunnelling Method and incorporates security options of the very best requirements.

    The basis stone of the tunnel was laid by the Prime Minister on February 09, 2019, and the development commenced on April 01, 2019.

    The tunnel has been accomplished in simply 5 years overcoming challenges of adverse terrain and adversarial climate circumstances.

    The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at an altitude of 13,000 ft on the highway connecting Tezpur, Assam to Tawang within the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.

    Built at a complete price of Rs 825 crore, the tunnel will present all-weather connectivity to Tawang throughout Sela Pass on the Balipara – Chariduar – Tawang Road, boosting the preparedness of the Armed Forces and augmenting the socio-economic growth of the border area.

  • Indian-Maldives row: President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in his nation even in civilian clothing after May 10

    President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in Maldives even in civilian clothing after May 10
    A file image of Indian PM Narendra Modi assembly Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. Photo Courtesy: PIB

    Continuing his anti-India stance, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has mentioned no Indian army personnel, not even these in civilian clothing, will remain in his nation after May 10 deadline.

    Addressing the residential neighborhood of Baa atoll Eydhafushi throughout his tour throughout the atoll, the President acknowledged that as a result of this authorities’s success in expelling Indian troops from the nation, individuals who unfold false rumours try to twist the state of affairs, reported The Edition.

    “That these folks [Indian military] are not departing, that they’re returning after altering their uniforms into civilian clothing. We should not indulge such ideas that instill doubts in our hearts and unfold lies,” he mentioned.

    “There will be no Indian troops in the nation come May 10. Not in uniform and not in civilian clothing. Indian army will not be residing in this nation in any type of clothing. I state this with confidence,” the President mentioned amid the deteriorating relationship with India in latest days.

    While the primary troops to depart the nation are the Indian army personnel working helicopters in Addu City, the army personnel current in Haa Dhaalu atoll (*10*) and Laamu atoll Kahdhoo are additionally anticipated to depart forward of May 10, reported The Edition.

    Currently, there are roughly 80 Indian army personnel stationed in the Maldives, media experiences mentioned.

    The President got here to energy final yr by driving on his anti-Indian stance.

    Recent controversy

    Recently, Indians have expressed anger towards Maldivian authorities on social media after its Minister Mariyam Shiuna’s disparaging feedback on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “clown” and “puppet” in posts on X, which have since been deleted.

    These tweets had been eliminated following criticism and backlash on the micro-blogging web site.

    Other Maldivian officers, together with one other minister named Zahid Rameez, additionally mocked Prime Minister Modi’s go to to Lakshadweep after the images garnered vital consideration on social media as many drew comparisons between Modi’s go to and the Maldives.

    Closeness to China

    Amid a strained relationship with India, the Maldivian authorities has signed a army settlement with China.

    Maldives Military of Defence posted on X: “Minister of Defence @mgmaumoon and Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of the People’s Republic of China, signed an settlement on China’s provision of army help free of charge to the Republic of Maldives, fostering stronger bilateral ties.”

    Details of the settlement are nonetheless not recognized.

  • Indian dancer Amarnath Ghosh killed in US, Chicago Consulate says it has taken up case strongly 

    Indian dancer Amarnath Ghosh killed in the USA.
    Indian dancer Amarnath Ghosh was killed in the USA. Photo Courtesy:  Amarnath Ghosh Instagram web page

    The Indian Consulate in Chicago has stated it has strongly taken up the case of Indian classical dancer Amarnath Ghosh, who was allegedly killed in the US lately, with the St Louis police for investigation.

    The consulate additionally provided condolences to the members of the family over the loss of life of the dancer who was allegedly shot lifeless in St Louis, Missouri, in the United States by unknown attackers.

    “Deep condolences to household & pals of deceased Amarnath Ghosh in StLouis, Missouri. We are following up forensic, investigation with police & offering help. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia,” the Indian Consulate in Chicago posted on X.

    “Consulate is extending all assist to relations of deceased Amarnath Ghosh. Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun assault. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia,” the submit stated.

    The incident was flagged by tv actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee who lately wrote on X: “My buddy #Amarnathghosh was shot & killed in St louis academy neigbourhood, US on tuesday night.”

    She additional stated: “Only baby in the household, mom died 3 years again. Father handed away throughout his childhood.”

    She stated the dancer hailed from the east Indian metropolis of Kolkata.

    “Well the rationale, accused particulars all the pieces will not be revealed but or maybe nobody left in his household to battle for it besides his few pals. He was from kolkata. Excellent dancer , was pursuing PHD , was taking a night stroll and immediately he was shot a number of instances by an unknown,” the actress wrote on X.

    She tagged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Indian PM Narendra Modi in her submit.

  • Sunil Bharti Mittal becomes first Indian to be knighted by King Charles III of United Kingdom

    Indian telecom tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal has been awarded Honorary Knighthood by Charles III, King of the United Kingdom and different Commonwealth Realms, in recognition of his providers to UK-India enterprise relations.

    Airtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal
    Sunil Bharti Mittal is a member of the India-UK CEO Forum; he has additionally been a member of the India Advisory Group on the London School of Economics and Political Science. Photo courtesy: X/@bhartinews

    Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, which owns India’s second largest telecom agency Airtel, is the first Indian to be awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) by King Charles III, in accordance to an organization assertion.

    The KBE is among the many highest honours conferred by the British Sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capability to international nationals.

    Mittal, whose Airtel Africa is listed on the London Stock Exchange, in latest months led the revival of OneWeb (now often called Eutelsat), main a consortium with the UK Government and different strategic buyers to supply satellite tv for pc broadband providers globally.

    He is a member of the India-UK CEO Forum in addition to a member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Circle of Advisors on the University of Cambridge.

    Moreover, he has served on the governing physique of the London Business School (LBS) and as a member of the India Advisory Group on the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

    Commenting on the honour, Mittal, 66, mentioned, “I’m deeply humbled by this gracious recognition from His Majesty, King Charles. [The] UK and India have historic relations, which are actually coming into a brand new period of elevated cooperation and collaboration.”

    He added, “I stay dedicated to working in the direction of strengthening the financial and bilateral commerce relationships between our two nice nations. I’m grateful to the Government of UK, whose assist and eager consideration to the wants of enterprise has been essential in making the nation a pretty funding vacation spot.”

    In India, the Airtel founder had been bestowed with the Padma Bhushan award, the third-highest amongst India’s civilian honours, in 2007.

    Sunil Mittal is in illustrious firm of Indian recipients of KBE

    The KBE, conferred for a pre-eminent contribution in any subject of exercise, is awarded in an honorary capability to international nationals. While the Knighthood conferred on UK nationals provides them the title of “Sir” or “Dame”, non-UK nationals awarded the honour add KBE (or DBE for ladies) after their title.

    Previous Indian recipients of the Honorary KBE embrace industrialists Ratan Tata (2009) and Jamshed Irani (1997), and music legend Pandit Ravi Shankar (2001), on whom the award was conferred by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

    The investiture ceremony for Sunil Bharti Mittal will be carried out by the British High Commissioner to India at a later date, when he’ll formally hand over the royal insignia to Mittal.

  • Indian PM Narendra Modi launches India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry

    Narendra Modi launches India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry
    Narendra Modi launches India’s first indigenously-built hydrogen-powered ferry  Photo Courtesy: Cochin Shipyard Limited X web page video seize

    Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 28, 2024) just about inaugurated  India’s first indigenously developed and constructed hydrogen gasoline cell ferry in Kerala’s Kochi metropolis.

    The vessel was constructed on the Cochin Shipyard.

    The pilot vessel is a 24-metre catamaran which may carry 50 passengers with absolutely air-conditioned passenger area. It will make city mobility clean and simple, in accordance with a launch issued by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).The pilot vessel is a 24-metre catamaran which may carry 50 passengers with absolutely air-conditioned passenger area. It will make city mobility clean and simple, in accordance with a launch issued by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) as quoted by The Hindu.

    Cochin Shipyard Limited posted on X: “Today marks a historic second because the first INDIGENOUSLY BUILT HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VESSEL constructed by CSL beneath @shipmin_india flagged off by Hon’ble Prime Minister. #HydrogenVessel #greenEnergy.”

    Modi launched the vessel throughout an occasion held in Tamil Nadu.

    Modi laid the inspiration stone and devoted to the nation a number of growth initiatives value greater than Rs 17,300 crores in Thoothukudi area of Tamil Nadu.

    The Prime Minister laid the inspiration stone of Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V.O.Chidambaranar Port. The Prime Minister additionally launched India’s first indigenous inexperienced hydrogen gasoline cell inland waterway vessel beneath the Harit Nauka initiative.

    He devoted vacationer amenities in 75 lighthouses throughout 10 States/UTs.

    He additionally devoted to the nation, rail initiatives for doubling of Vanchi Maniyachchi – Nagercoil rail line together with the Vanchi Maniyachchi – Tirunelveli part and Melappalayam – Aralvaymoli part. The Prime Minister devoted 4 highway initiatives in Tamil Nadu, developed at a complete value of about Rs 4,586 Crore.

    Talking about India’s first hydrogen gasoline cell inland waterway vessel beneath the Harit Nauka initiative, PM Modi referred to as it a present of the individuals of Tamil Nadu for Kashi.

    He mentioned that he witnessed the passion and affection of the individuals of Tamil Nadu in Kashi Tamil Sangamam.

    The Prime Minister inaugurated numerous different initiatives aimed toward making the V.O.Chidambaranar Port the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port of the nation.

    These initiatives embody a desalination plant, hydrogen manufacturing, and bunkering facility.

    “Tamil Nadu will go a great distance with regard to the options that the world is exploring as we speak”, he mentioned.  

  • Air India goes traditional, infuses eight Indian dance forms in its inflight safety video

    The technique of boarding a flight may arguably be summed up as repetitive. Flyers undergo the identical checks time and again. One of those recurring occasions is the inflight safety directions, demonstrated by the crew for the passengers. While it’s monotonous in nature, some crew members have been capable of do a greater job than others. Now, Air India, the flag service airline of India, has provide you with a singular strategy to make its inflight safety directions extra enjoyable.

    Bharatnatyam. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube
    Bharatnatyam from Tamil Nadu is without doubt one of the eight dances used in the Air India inflight safety video. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube

    Released not too long ago, Air India’s inflight safety video, titled Safety Mudras, infuses eight Indian dance forms.

    Among the eight forms are 5 classical dances and three folks dances.

    Kathak. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube
    Kathak dancers. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube

    The 5 classical dance forms are Bharatnatyam from Tamil Nadu, Odissi from Odisha, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam from Kerala, and Kathak from Uttar Pradesh.

    Odissi. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube.
    Odissi dancer. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube.

    Rajasthan’s Ghoomar, Bihu from Assam and the Giddha from India’s Punjab area are the folks dances used in the video.

    Kathakali. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube.
    Kathakali dancer. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube.

    As per stories, the video was a collaborative effort from lyricist Prasoon Joshi, musician Shankar Mahadevan and movie maker Bharat Bala.

    The 4 minute 35 seconds video has already garnered over 5,000,000 views and 107,000 likes on YouTube. The identical video additionally raked in 1,600,000 views and 18,000 likes on X. Social media customers have hailed its aesthetics.

    “Really, it couldn’t have accomplished with extra perfection than this. Air India is actually a consultant of Indian tradition. Loved this advert a lot. Genuinely; this has introduced tears in my eyes. Proud to be a Rajasthani. Proud to be an Indian,” learn a touch upon YouTube.

    Popular YouTuber Karl Rock commented, “Incredible, and a delight to look at. I’m certain passengers will get pleasure from this too.”