Shilpotsav 2013 – Economically Empowering the Underprivileged

3 11 2013

Shilpotsav 2013, the annual fair of artisans from across the country, belonging to the weaker sections of the society, began at Dilli Haat here today. Craftsmen/entrepreneurs whose products will be on exhibit/sale in ‘Shilpotsav” are beneficiaries of National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation, National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation, National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation and National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities.
The response of last six Shilpotsavs has been very encouraging. The artisans expressed happiness that they have got place to sell and display their products. This year more artisans are getting opportunity to sell and display their art and they hoped that this year too, a large number of visitors, buyers and exporters will place orders and buy products from Shilpotsav during the festival season.
National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi, National Institute of Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, DDU Institute for the Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, AYJ National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai, National Institute for Rehabilitation Training & Research, Cuttack, National Institute for Orthopedically Handicapped, Kolkata, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, New Delhi, Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation, Kanpur are also participating in the Shilpotsav.
The range of products in this fair includes – silk sarees, readymade garments, dress material, Kashmiri shawls/stoles, hand embroidery, bead work, Tie & dye, durries, carpets, bags, rose wood, wood carving, wooden toys, wood artifacts, block painting, bamboo and cane products, jute work, dry flowers, imitation jewellery, pearls, dry fruits, honey and pickle products etc.

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3 11 2013

Diwali celebrated across the nation

Diwali celebrated across the nation with great enthusiasm and zeal

Updated on : 03-11-2013 11:14 AM

With the nation fully in the grip of festival spirits, the festival of lights, deepawali is being celebrated all across the country on Sunday.

The festival symbolizes the victory of light over dark, good over evil and knowledge over darkness, and honors the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom after 14 years of exile. The markets too wore a festive look with people flocking in large numbers. President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted the nation on the occasion of Diwali. In his message, the President said that Diwali marks the triumph of hope over despair, good over evil and light over darkness. He said that may this year’s celebration strengthen the bonds of goodwill and brotherhood between people and further promote mutual understanding. Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi also greeted the people on the festival. In his message, the Vice president said, the festival of lights, celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm all over the country, signifies the victory of good over evil and is an appropriate occasion for us to resolve to follow the high ideals in life. In a message Prime Minister said the festival is an occasion for strengthening the bonds of love and brotherhood in the society. He also said May this Deepawali usher in hope, joy and prosperity to all. Sending warm greetings to all her fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion, the Congress President Sonia Gandhi said, “May this festival of lights bring in peace, prosperity and progress all around. The festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. This festival of lights brings a new hope among people of all religions but a little caution is a must while bursting crackers to enjoy the festivity. With festive spirits high across the nation, a Diwali Mela has been organized in Delhi focussing on children with special needs. In this Mela, various products made by these differently abled children have been on display . Muffins, spices, diyas and a range of other products were on sale and people thronged in large number to encourage the valuable efforts of these specially abled children. Be it Diwali, Eid or Holi, as we celebrate festivals, Police personnel report for their duties sometimes too far from their families. We complain a lot about Policemen, and many of us even unaware of the on job hardships faced by them. But needless to say, as we expect more from them we also need to be responsible citizens. So this diwali, as we greet our close ones and celebrate the festival of lights, let us pledge to share our happiness and joy with those who don’t even get to visit their homes, let us say Happy Diwali to them.

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Science of Crackers on Diwali at Pithvi Theatre

3 11 2013

Chai and why organized lecture with practical glimpse in science  of crackers on Diwali day at Prithvi Theatre ,today happens to be veteran birthday. Myself residing close to the landmark went around to find the talk on subject of chemical which reacts to form crackers and lights which sparks in light in form of energy emitting.
With little history of Prithvi Theatre is one of Mumbai‘s best known theatres. It was built by Shashi Kapoor in memory of his father Prithviraj Kapoor who had dreamt of having a “home” for his repertory theatre company, Prithvi Theatres. belongs to the Kapoor family, one of the most influential actor/director families in Bollywood. Prithviraj Kapoor founded ‘Prithvi Theatres’, a traveling theatre company in 1944.

Pictorial part

Most of the chemicals and metals which play important role in lightening and coloring were told and to name few are potassium permanganate,ethanol,methanol, sulfuric acid and phosphorous metals like iron,strontium,
lithium,  Boric acid have their Q to lit by oxidation and other chemical reaction those in molecular forms are Benzene and hydrogen peroxide and Nacl etc.