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10 Interesting Facts That You Should Be Aware About The Republic Day Parade
by Swati Sahoo January 26, 2022
written by Swati Sahoo
After being ruled for 200 years, India attained freedom in 1947. Two years later, on January 26, 1950, the republic was declared as a "Sovereign Democratic Republic." Today, the country celebrates Republic Day with pomp and circumstance. The President of India preside over the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath, which are broadcast live on television to millions of Indians.
As history and civics are major components of the Indian school curriculum, we are taught about our battle for freedom, independence, the creation and acceptance of the Indian Constitution, and our administration.
On the occasion of India's 73rd Republic Day, RTD Journal brings you a list of amazing Republic Day Facts that will undoubtedly fascinate you.
♦ The parade is held every year on January 26th at Rajpath in New Delhi, as we all know, but did you realise that from 1950 to 1954, Rajpath was not the event's administrative headquarters? Throughout these years, the 26th January procession was held at Irwin Stadium (now National Stadium), Kingsway, Red Fort, and Ramleela Maidan, respectively. The 26th January procession has been held on Rajpath every year since AD 1955. Rajpath was known as 'Kingsway' at the time.
♦ On January 26, 1950, the first Republic Day parade was held, with Indonesian President Dr. Sukarno as the chief guest.
♦ The parade begins on January 26th with the President's entry. The President's cavalier bodyguards salute the National Flag first, then the National Anthem is played and 21 guns are fired. However, did you realise that 21 canons aren't really utilised to fire? Instead, three rounds are fired from the Indian army's seven cannons, known as "25- Ponders."
♦ The gun salute is fired simultaneously with the performance of the National Anthem, which is a unique characteristic. At the start of the National Anthem, the first shot is fired, and the last shot is fired 52 seconds later. Built in 1941, these guns are employed in all of the army's official programmes.
♦ The parade participants start getting ready at 2 a.m. and arrive at the Rajpath by 3 a.m. The parade's preparations, on the other hand, begin in July of the previous year, when all of the participants are formally informed of their participation. They will rehearse parades at their regimental centres until August, and then arrive in Delhi in December. The contestants had already put in 600 hours of practise before playing in front of an audience on January 26th.
♦ The song "Abide with me," which was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite, is played at every Republic Day procession event.
♦ Each group travels a total distance of 12 kilometres in preparation for the march on January 26th, but just 9 kilometres on parade day. Judges are stationed along the parade route, rating each marching group on 200 different criteria and awarded the title of "Best Marching Group" based on their findings.
♦ The "flypast" is the event's most exciting feature. The "flypast," which will feature around 41 aircraft, is overseen by the Western Airforce Command. The parade's planes take off from a number of Air Force bases and arrive at Rajpath at a predetermined time.
♦ Each Army member participating in Republic Day activities must go through four stages of scrutiny.
♦ Tableaux in the procession travel at roughly 5 km/h so that essential persons can keep a careful check on them. The drivers of these tableaux drive them through a little window, which will surprise you. The Republic Day parade on January 26, 2022, will feature twelve states and union territories, as well as nine ministries and departments. These states include Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The celebration of our greatness on Republic Day is a crucial milestone in India's history. Let us take a minute to appreciate the great constitution of our nation. RTD Journal would like to wish every Indian a Happy 73rd Republic Day!
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The Minorities Rights Day : More Equality More Humanity More Pride More Acceptance More Love
by RTD Journal December 18, 2021
"Unity in diversity" is the definition of India. All citizens of the country irrespective of their linguistic, ethnic, cultural, and religious background are given rights by the Constitution of India. The Minorities Rights Day in India was first observed on December 18, 2013 following this every year on December 18 The National Minorities Rights Day is observed in India because it safeguards the rights of religious minorities in the country. Rights belonging to religious, linguistic or ethnic minorities were adopted by the United Nations In 1992. Following the above step National Commission for Minorities was set up by the Government of India in the same year.
Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians or Parsis are the five religious communities have been notified as minorities in India. Jains have also been notified as a minority community after 2014.
Some important constitutional provisions for the minorities.
"Prohibition of discrimination against citizens on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth"
"Citizens' right to 'equality of opportunity' in employment and prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth"
"People's freedom of conscience and right to freely profess, practise and propagate religion – subject to public order, morality and other Fundamental Rights"
"Right of all religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice"
"Freedom of minority-managed educational institutions from discrimination in the matter of receiving aid from the State"
"It is always the minorities that hold the key of progress; it is always through those who are unafraid to be different that advance comes to human society." -Raymond B. Fosdick
This day aims to ensure that persons belonging to a national minority should enjoy equality with those persons belonging to the majority group. It promotes the exercise of individual freedoms.
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https://rtdjournal.com/human-rights-day-2021-theme-significance-and-top-5-humanitarian-crisis-of-the-world/
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Mumbai Man Sues His Parents For Giving Him Birth Without His Consent
by Swati Sahoo November 30, 2021
Yes, you read that correctly. A man from Mumbai has stated that he intends to sue his parents for giving birth to him without his consent. Raphael Samuel, 27, labels himself on Facebook as an anti-natalist and has posted a video on YouTube describing his decision to sue his parents. Anti-natalists think that procreation is morally evil. In fact, one of the images Samuel shared on Facebook reads, "Procreation is the basis of all evil." "Stop having children."
Samuel expresses his stance in a widely seen and shared video aired on the YouTube channel 'Nihil Anand.' In the video, he can be seen wearing a fake beard and sunglasses, as he has done in previous posts. "I want everyone in India and around the world to understand that they are born without their consent." "I want children to understand that they owe nothing to their parents," he adds in the video.
Watch: Raphael Samuel's video keeping his stand
"Procreation is the most selfish act on Earth," Samuel stated in an interview with LatestLY. If you ask anyone why they procreate, they will always say, 'I wanted.' It is wrong to bring a child into a suffering planet. The goal of an antinatalist is to persuade people to cease reproducing. Why? Because life is full with adversity."
Sameul also recounts his mother's reaction to his belief and decision to sue them in another post:
People on social media have had varying reactions to Samuel's messages and videos.
"How were you meant to gain permission?" This lawsuit's premise is absurd. It makes no sense. "He comes across as ignorant," one Facebook user adds. "I absolutely support you, people should think about it before having a baby, but in reality, they don't much," a YouTube commenter says.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Cyclone Shaheen To Intensify Into "Severe Cyclonic Storm"; IMD Issues Warning
by Swati Sahoo October 1, 2021
On Friday morning, a deep depression in the Arabian Sea intensified into Cyclone Shaheen, which is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm' by nightfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The system is heading away from the Indian coast, according to the IMD's Cyclone Warning Division.
"The cyclonic storm Shaheen proceeded west-northwestwards with a speed of around 20 kmph today over central portions of the north Arabian Sea," it added.
"It is highly likely to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours and travel west-northwestwards for the following 36 hours, skirting the Makran coast (Pakistan). Following that, it is expected to recurve west-southwestwards, travel towards the coast of Oman over the Gulf of Oman, and gradually diminish," it added.
Cyclone Shaheen originated from the leftovers of Cyclone Gulab, which had made landfall on the east coast on September 26. As it passed across central India, Cyclone Gulab weakened much more, hitting portions of Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. On Friday morning, as its remnants approached the Arabian Sea, they developed into a cyclonic storm.
It's an uncommon occurrence when a cyclone forms over the Bay of Bengal and travels across the nation to reach the west coast, where it intensifies into a cyclone once more.
https://rtdjournal.com/headlines-cyclone-tauktea-is-going-to-reach-gujurat-coast-by-may-18-imd/
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Hindu Family Tortured In Pakistan For Fetching Water From Mosque
by Bithika Mohanty September 20, 2021
Alam Ram Bheel, a resident of Punjab's Rahimyar Khan city, was picking raw cotton along with his other family members, including his wife, in a field.
Bheel said when the family went outside a nearby mosque to fetch drinking water from a tap, some local landlords beat them up, the Dawn newspaper reported.
When the family was returning home after unloading the picked cotton, the landlords held them hostage at their dera (outhouse) and tortured them again for "violating the sanctity" of the mosque, it said.
The police did not register a case as the attackers were related to a local parliamentarian of Prime Minister Imran Khan's ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Bheel said.
Protesting the police apathy, Bheel held a sit-in outside the police station along with another clan member Peter John Bheel.
Peter, also a member of the district peace committee, said that they approached ruling PTI lawmaker Javed Warriach who helped them lodge a case on Friday.
Peter requested other members of the district peace committee to call an emergency meeting over the issue but they did not take the matter seriously, the report said.
PTI's south Punjab minority wing secretary-general Yodhister Chohan said that incident was in his knowledge but due to the influence of a ruling party's MP, he preferred to stay away.
District Police Officer Asad Sarfraz said that he was looking into the matter.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Khuram Shehzad said he would meet Hindu minority elders on Monday before taking any action.
Asked about the 'inactive' peace committee, the officer claimed it was "fully functional".
Farooq Rind, a senior lawyer and former district bar president, said he also belonged to the Basti Kahoor area where the Bheels had been living for more than a century. He said that most of the clan members were farmworkers and extremely poor.
Rind said the accused landlords were notorious for picking up fights with other villagers over petty issues. He promised free legal aid for the complainant family, the report said.
Hindus form the biggest minority community in Pakistan. According to official estimates, 75 lakh Hindus live in Pakistan. However, according to the community, over 90 lakh Hindus are living in the country.
The majority of Pakistan's Hindu population is settled in Sindh province where they share culture, traditions, and language with Muslim residents. They often complain of harassment by extremists. PTI SH CPS AKJ CPS
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New Zealand vs. Pakistan: Series Called Off By NZ Due To Security Concerns
by Pavitra Shome September 18, 2021
written by Pavitra Shome
The Historic New Zealand tour of Pakistan, which was set to square off in 5T20I's and 3ODI's from September 23 to October 23, was abandoned by the New Zealand Cricket Team a few minutes before the first ball of the ODI match. This was NZ's first tour to Pakistan in 18 years. The First match was set to take place at Rawalpindi Stadium on Friday but it didn't begin on time, leading to the abandonment of the series, and both the teams were advised to be in their respective hotel rooms.
The Cricket Board of Pakistan has released a series of tweets:
We have assured the NZ cricket board of the same. The Prime Minister spoke personally to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and informed her that we have one of the best Intelligence systems in the world and that no security threat of any kind exists for the visiting team.
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 17, 2021
PCB is willing to continue the scheduled matches. However, cricket lovers in Pakistan and around the world will be disappointed by this last minute withdrawal. 4/4
As per the statement of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Prime Minister Imran Khan had spoken to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern and informed her about the security arrangements for the visiting team.
New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White issued a statement to say it was simply not possible to continue with the tour after the advice he was receiving, and they are calling the team back. "I understand this will be a blow for the PCB, who have been wonderful hosts, but player safety is paramount and we believe this is the only responsible option," as stated in a press release.
The Netizens on Twitter didn't look happy at all and expressed themselves with the following tweets. Even Wasim Akram & Shoaib Malik took there to address themselves.
Full security for Pakistan vs Nz team arrivel time at Rawalpindi cricket stadium 🙁
NZ security chief visited Pakistan before the series. NZ came here on his recommendation. NZ Practiced here for week.
This is unacceptable. 👎👎
Have some shame New Zealand 🔥🔥#PAKvNZ #shame pic.twitter.com/kSlsMyi60y
— 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 (@itzmarkkhan) September 17, 2021
Extremely disappointed in NZ choice to abandon the #PAKvNZ tour. Pakistan has proven that our security measures for international games is of the highest order, making Pakistan one of the safest places in the world to play cricket today. I feel we are not hearing the whole story
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 17, 2021
Shoaib Malik accused New Zealand of 'Killing Pakistan Cricket' followed with red angry emoji's
NZ just killed Pakistan cricket 😡😡
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 17, 2021
Shahid Afridi also didn't stand back, calling it a HOAX Threat and blasting over The abandonment of the series by the Black Caps
On a HOAX threat you have called-off the tour despite all assurances!! @BLACKCAPS do you understand the IMPACT of your decision?
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 17, 2021
Kanhaiya Kumar May Join Congress Soon
Former JNU students' union president and CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar is said to be in touch with Congress and is likely to join the party soon, said sources from the party.
"Kanhaiya Kumar will serve as an important young face of the party in Bihar and will also have a national role to play," said sources.
Sources close to Kumar revealed that on several occasions, he met Gandhi. Discussions on the role of Kanhaiya in the party are in the final stages.
The party is said to be strategizing a national movement against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). For this, influential youth have been identified and Rahul Gandhi is constituting a team of these young leaders to counter the heavy vote base garnered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Earlier this year, Jitin Prasad and Sushmita Dev resigned from the primary membership of the party. While Prasad joined the BJP, Dev became a part of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
In order to revive the party and bring young faces to the forefront, sources said that Rahul Gandhi is holding talks with young leaders including Gujarat Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jignesh Mevani.
Sources also told ANI that Congress' ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar is viewing the recent developments, regarding Kanhaiya Kumar joining the party, negatively.
Meanwhile, some party leaders are also of the opinion that Kumar's recruitment to the party might not be beneficial due to his association in the alleged case of raising 'anti-national' slogans at JNU in 2016.
Presently, Kumar is a member of the National Executive of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
After Chirag Paswan was sidelined by BJP which preferred to induct his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras into the Union Cabinet, speculation is rife that RJD has reached out to him. While RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav openly urged Paswan to ally with his party, the LJP president is yet to take a decision regarding the same. Meanwhile, BJP and JD(U) continue to spar on a number of issues such as the caste census.
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http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/170921/rahul-exploring-new-team-of-young-leaders-kanhaiya-kumar-may-join-con.html
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THE ODYSSEY OF INDIA: A Saga Of Valour And Glory Of An Ancredible Nation
by Arpita Mohanty August 15, 2021
written by Arpita Mohanty
75 years and counting, we as a nation have come a long way. The journey since independence includes many crests and troughs. Today, let us step aside from complaining about the shortcomings and revisit the growth that we have undergone with pride in our hearts of being an Indian.
Partition – 1947
Along with the end to 300 years of oppression came the partition of 1947, which was part of the Indian Independence Act, in which the Crown rule in India got divided into two parts, the self-governing Dominions of India and Pakistan.
Right to vote – 1947
In between the war of freedom, there was another war that the women wedged to secure their positions in the country that got recognized in 1947 and came into effect later on.
First general election – 1951
The first general elections were held between 25 October 1951 and 21 February 1952. Out of 1949 candidates who competed for 489 seats in the Lok Sabha, to be in power, the Indian National Congress swiped a clear-cut victory by winning 364 seats from the total, which accounted for 45% of the total votes polled. Thus, Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister of India, serving the nation until 1964.(independence)
First Asian games – 1951
The second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics, kickstarted in 1951. The first ever Asiad ( Asian Games) where athletes from all over Asia participated, was held in New Delhi.
First Indian satellite made – 1975
Aryabhata, named after the famous Indian astronomer and mathematician, was the first satellite designed and fabricated in India. Launched on 19th April, 1975. It aimed to experiment the intricacies of the upper atmosphere, the activities in the sun, and detection of X-rays from astronomical objects.
India wins first cricket world cup – 1983
"… and India lifts its first World Cup, with Kapil Dev leading the troops". The final match was played at Lord's, where India defeated the mighty West Indies, who had won the last two world cups. This marked the revolution in India, and thus cricket elevated from the position of being just a sport to an emotion.
Pokhran II – 1998
Under constant observation of the US, and international pressure putting the conduct of tests under a big question mark, Operation Shakti, led by DR. APJ Abdul Kalam, did not stop. As the nuclear entities were fired on 11th May 1998, Atal Bihari Bajpayee, the then Prime Minister, declared India a full-fledged nuclear state.
Golden Quadrilateral project – 2001
"Humaare desh mein sadkon mein gaddhe hain ya gaddhon mein sadke hain?", were the words of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was his dream to connect the four major cities, e.g., Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, of India to facilitate transportation and economic growth. The highway passes through 13 states of India, covering a distance of 5846 KMs.
Right to Information Act – – 2005
The giant leap towards keeping the people informed and to promote transparency, the RTI Act was mandated on 15th June 2005. It came into effect from 12th October, 2005. This act ensures accountability of the governing body to its citizens.(independence)
Chandrayaan I – 2008
PSLV-XL C11 propelled into the vastness of the atmosphere on 22 October 2008, ascending the layers to land on the moon, marking the first lunar exploration of India. It was launched by ISRO to. It landed on 14th November 2008, near the crater Shackleton at the south pole of the moon.
Right to education- 2009
The landmark Act entitled free and compulsory education for all children of age group 6-14, on 4 August 2009. The RTE Act prohibits discrimination against students on the grounds of caste, creed, gender, religion etc. Its implementation was based on the importance of education for children.
SC decriminalises homosexuality – 2018
The part of section 377, that criminalised homosexuality, and punished the guilty with 10 years of imprisonment, was granted legal status on 6th September 2018. This momentous decision became a beacon of hope for the LGBTQ community.
Chandrayaan II – 2019
Chandrayaan II, the follow up lunar probe for Chandrayan I, aimed at a deeper exploration of the moon. It was launched on 22 July 2019, from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota.
J&K bifurcation, end of special status – 2019
The amendment to article 370 that offered special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was declared "inoperative". This led to the bifurcation of the state into two union territories, namely Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Tokyo Olympics achievements – 2021
The 87.58m throw of gold medal achiever, Neeraj Chopra, along with Mirabai Chanu, Ravi Dahiya clinching the silver spots, and Lovlina Borgohain, P.V. Sindhu, Men's Hockey Team, Bajrang Punia grabbing the bronze medals, India witnessed its best performance in 4 decades.
https://rtdjournal.com/veteran-actor-sala-budha-fame-atal-bihari-panda-passes-away/
https://knowindia.gov.in/my-india-my-pride/journey-of-indian-republic.php
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Ahead Of 75th Independence Day, Let's Take A Tour Around These 7 Tricolor Toothsome Dishes
by Swati Sahoo August 14, 2021
Looking for the greatest tiranga or tricolor dish to try this Fifteenth of August? You've come to the right place! This Independence Day, instead of the usual Jalebi, Laddoo, and Samosa, try these continental delicacies inspired by the Indian flag. From low in calories to rich in cheese, these best tricolor dishes for Independence Day offer everything you'll want to eat while unwinding at home on this national holiday.
1. Tiranga Idli
Replace your usual idlis with these tri-colored idlis to honor the nation. Serve with a nice sambar and a chutney of coconut.
2. Tricolor Fruit Cream
Fresh fruits, whipped cream, and food coloring make up this vibrant treat. This delectable dessert ideally served after a meal, is the ideal way to commemorate the national holiday.
3. Tricolor Pulao
Pulao is a simple, quick, and tasty dish to prepare. Make a tiranga out of your regular pulao by adding a tasty tomato and spinach puree to the rice. Vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, and peas can be added to brighten the color.
4. Tricolor Pasta
This colorful mix of vegetables is worth a try, even if it is a touch heavy in calories. It's best served with a colorful mocktail.
5. Tricolor Dhokla
Dhokla is a popular Gujarati food that we all like. Give it a colorful mix to produce a new sort of dhokla and enjoy it with your family.
6. Tricolor Momos
Add edible food color to the dough to give the momos a patriotic touch on this particular day. If you don't like it and prefer to keep things simple, a multicolored chutney can be used to dress up the dish.
7. Tricolor Pizza
A cheesy pizza is usually a good idea over the holidays! This tricolor pizza is a wonderful way to get into the patriotic mood.
So, we have listed 7 creative & delicious tricolor dishes for you to make and have on this upcoming Independence day. Happy 75th Independence Day in advance!
https://rtdjournal.com/odisha-plans-to-vaccinate-every-citizen-till-75th-independence-day/
Your Thoughts Will Reverberate From The Red Fort: PM Modi Invites Suggestions For His Independence Day Speech
by Swati Sahoo July 30, 2021
"Your thoughts will reverberate from the ramparts of the Red Fort. What are your inputs for PM @narendramodi's speech on 15th August? Share them on @mygovindia," PM's Office tweeted on Friday.
Seconds after this tweet, people started to post their ideas.
"… Declare a mission program to vaccinate all teaching & non-teaching staff in schools …Children are the future & they need peer interactions, they need to meet in person, they need to be back in schools. That'll be your biggest gift to the future!" wrote a Twitter user named Sumeet Mehta.
Another Twitter user Akash Singh wrote, "Dear Prime Minister Sir. Population explosion is becoming a major problem in India. In the coming few years, the population of India will be 150 crores… Hon'ble Prime Minister is requested to say something on population explosion from Red Fort on this Independence Day."
Meanwhile, many netizens have urged him to comment on the Pegasus scandal, the Rafale investigation, the gasoline price increase, the contentious agricultural legislation, and other issues.
Following this a Twitter user Deepak Kumar wrote, "Please talk on inflation, unemployment, (about) more than 4 lakh deaths in India due to COVID-19, slow vaccination, corruption, the life of laborers after Covid…"
The Prime Minister has frequently invited individuals to recommend topics for his public speeches. He solicited recommendations for his Independence Day address last year as well. He asked people two weeks ago "which subjects interest" them and hence want to be discussed at the PM's monthly radio speech Mann ki Baat. On Twitter alone, his request for recommendations drew almost 3,000 answers.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-invites-suggestions-for-his-independence-day-speech-101627624628314.html
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Tap into craft beers at Egg Harbor AleFest
The sixth annual Egg Harbor AleFest is set to offer beer lovers the chance to sample a wide variety of brews and ciders while taking in the view of the bay of Green Bay on Sept. 16.
In 2011, a group of beer lovers and Egg Harbor Business Association members banded together to create AleFest. From amber ales and hard ciders to oatmeal stouts and pale ales, the tasting festival tapped in to the craft beer craze with its first event in 2012. Attendance grew to top 700 taste testers in recent years.
About 140 craft brews and hard ciders from 34 brewers will be on the premises, in Harbor View Park overlooking the bay. The festival draws many small and independent Wisconsin brewers, including local and area crafters Shipwrecked Brew Pub in Egg Harbor (it will have three beers on hand despite the pub being totalled in an August fire), Door County Brewing Co. in Baileys Harbor, Island Orchard Cider in Ellison Bay, Thumb Knuckle Brewing in Luxemburg and Ahnapee Brewing in Algoma.
Joining them are popular Wisconsin craft brewers like Stillmank, Leatherhead, Badger State, Hinterland, Titletown and Lombardi Beer, all from Green Bay; O'so Brewing from Plover; Stone Arch of Appleton; MobCraft and lakefront, both of Milwaukee; and Potosi Brewing of Potosi.
Then, there also are brews from the Midwest and beyond, as far away as Hawaii. Larger breweries with national distribution that dabble or specialize in craft-style beers also will offer samples, such as Goose Island and New Belgium.
The lineup has breweries you don't see in every local bar, helping to keep things interesting for beer-tasting newbies and veterans alike. And the number of samples is unlimited for general admission ticket holders.
Live music is provided starting at noon by Kaleidoscope Eyes, an acoustic Beatles tribute band from Chicago.
A free trolley shuttle runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. between the festival and other Egg Harbor locations. Event T-shirts and other memorabilia will be available for sale.
The sixth annual Egg Harbor AleFest takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at Harbor View Park, 7809 Wisconsin 42, Egg Harbor. General admission is $40 in advance, $45 at the door, and includes unlimited beer samples and a commemorative pint glass. VIP admission is $82 in advance, $89 at the door, and includes early admission at noon, a commemorative glass stein instead of the pint glass, special rare and limited-edition beer samples (including two from Belgium) until 1 p.m., and complimentary food and beverage, along with the unlimited beer samples. Admission for designated drivers and nondrinkers is $12 in advance, $15 at the door and offers the pint glass, a long-sleeved AleFest T-shirt and complimentary water and soda. Food will be available for purchase for non-VIP guests. Only cash is accepted for at-the-door admission.
For advance tickets or more information, go to www.eggharboralefest.com or www.facebook.com/eggharboralefest.

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Snapdeal Goes On Cost Cutting Spree – 600 Employees To Be Laid Off, Founders Take 100% Pay Cut
Aparna Mishra
22 Feb'17 4 min read
Snapdeal is on a rocky path to attain profitability. The company in a recent statement confirmed that it will be 'rationalising part of its workforce' on its way to becoming a profitable entity in the next two years. This includes the workforce at Snapdeal, FreeCharge, and Vulcan Express.
According to multiple sources close to the development, the company has received orders to eliminate about 600 people from its workforce, in its exercise of cost-cutting. As per a source close to the development, the employees that have been fired have been provided 3 months severance pay.
A Snapdeal spokesperson said, "On our journey towards becoming India's first profitable e-commerce company in two years, it is important that we continue to drive efficiency across all parts of our business, which enables us to pass on the value to our consumers and sellers. We have realigned our resources and teams to further these goals and drive high-quality business growth."
The management has also sent an internal mail, communicating that the founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal have conveyed their intent to take a 100% salary cut. The mail states
"As part of our overall path to profitability plan that is currently in full swing, we will be reorganising the company into a lean, focussed, and entrepreneurial one. We are combining teams, reducing layers, eliminating non-core projects and strengthening the focus on profitable growth. Sadly, we will also be saying really painful goodbyes to some of our colleagues, in this process.This is by far the hardest decision that we have ever taken in our lives. Our colleagues are our friends before they are co-workers, and I feel a deep sense of disappointment that we won't be able to have them continue on this journey with us. We will do what we can to help them with their transition to their next opportunity. We take this time to express our sincere gratitude to all those who are leaving us – your contributions have helped build Snapdeal in ways big and small."
The mail goes on to say, "We believe that every resource of the company should be deployed for driving us towards profitable growth and with this announcement, both Rohit and I (Kunal) are taking a 100% salary cut. Many of our leaders have also stepped up proactively and offered to take a significant cut in their compensation, which is an excellent sign of how galvanised the team feels in this shared quest for profitability."
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Funding Woes
As per recent RoC filings of Jaspers Infotech Pvt. Ltd (parent company of Snapdeal), the 'Salaries and Wages' expense has increased from $33 Mn (INR 222.6 Cr) in 2015 to $113.4 Mn (759.8 Cr) in 2016. The loss for FY2016 was about $495 Mn (INR 3315.5 Cr) as compared to $198.2 Mn (INR 1328 Cr) in 2015.
During its journey the homegrown ecommerce giant has raised about $1.76 Bn funding in 12 rounds. The most recent investment came in August 2016 from Luxembourg-based firm Clouse SA, that invested another $21 Mn. This was a part of the same round where Snapdeal raised $200 Mn funding in February this year. The new round in February valued the company somewhere between $6.5-$7 Bn.
Snapdeal was valued at $5 Bn during its funding round in August 2015, where it had raised $500 Mn from Alibaba Group, Foxconn Technology Group and Softbank.
The rebranding exercise it undertook prior to the festive season, where it invested $30 Mn to rebrand and change its logo, the internal communication was, to concentrate on increasing the GMV on the platform. A sharp rise in GMV can help boost the valuation of a company.
In November 2016, Softbank Group Corp, which has the highest holding in Snapdeal (about 32%) marked down close to $555 Mn in two of its Indian investments, cab hailing firm Ola and ecommerce marketplace Snapdeal, as per its six monthly earnings report, ending September 2016.
However in December Snapdeal's talk with Alibaba to buy Snapdeal, fell apart. Later Softbank had written off around $475 Mn in its combined shareholding value in Ola and Snapdeal, for the period ending December 31, 2016.
Earlier today, reports surfaced that FreeCharge CEO Govind Rajan has resigned. Govind joined Freecharge in August 2015. He replaced Kunal Shah as the CEO in May 2016. The reason for his exit is undisclosed.
In November 2016, Vijay Ghadge, COO at Snapdeal's in-house logistics arm Vulcan Express Pvt. Ltd, quit the company, just four months after joining the firm. Prior to this, Sandeep Komaravelly, the Senior Vice President for Shopo, resigned in January 2017. Followed by Abhishek Kumar, Head of Corporate Development who was responsible for fundraising activities in the company; and Tony Navin, Head of Partnerships and Strategic Investments.
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Trichy: Tamil Nadu fire and rescue services department has mobilised fire service vehicles in six areas prone to fire accidents in the city, to ensure safe Diwali celebrations. More than 170 fire service personnel including 100 city-based firefighters will be deployed on emergency duty on Tuesday.
Officials said that six vehicles with adequate foam and water fire extinguishers have been already stationed at Gandhi Market, TVS Tollgate, Theppakulam, Srirangam, Thiruverumbur, and Palakkarai localities. Each of the fire tenders will be manned by 16 firefighters and one officer round-the-clock on shift-basis till Wednesday evening. "We also have a couple of bikes equipped with extinguishers to reach narrow streets where the fire tenders can't reach. More than 170 firefighters will be on duty through the day," A Mohanraj, leading fireman, Tamil Nadu fire and rescue services Trichy unit, said. Fire service department officials said that fire engines in all the eight fire stations were mobilised to public spots.
The fire service department has sought public cooperation, and asked the parents to allow children to fire crackers only in the presence of the adults. In case of emergency due to fire-related accidents, residents can dial 0431-2462101.


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Top five Spas in Argyll and the Isles to visit with your Valentine
All those who celebrate the occasion, take note!
Kathleen Speirs
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what better excuse to treat yourself (and your other half) to a wee spa break, especially when so many of the country's best resorts are right on Glasgow's doorstep.
While many hotels in the city centre offer amazing spa and leisure packages, sometimes it's nice to get away from it all.
Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative have just launched 'Wild About Argyll' which encourages Glaswegians to explore all the region has to offer.
Cycling superstar Mark Beaumont encourages Glaswegians to explore Argyll and the Islands
The campaign, spearheaded by Scottish adventurer Mark Beaumont promotes Argyll and the Isles as Scotland's playground, with so many of its tourist destinations less than one hour from Glasgow city centre.
At the launch in Oran Mor this week, Mark told Glasgow Live about the region offering "both the wild and the mild".
While mountain biking, paddle boarding and hill walking all sound wonderful, when it comes to Feb 14 most of us just want to drink champagne on a veranda with a view and cut about in a fluffy white robe all day.
Mark's message got us thinking, so here is our rundown of the top five spa resorts in Argyll and the Isles to visit with your loved one over Valentine's Day.
Five day trips to the great outdoors just a short drive from Glasgow
1. Loch Fyne Hotel and Spa, Inveraray
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Loch Fyne Hotel and Spa has been top hotel choice on trip advisor for the past six years and has just been awarded a 2016 Certificate of Excellence.
With views across the loch to the Cowal Hills, the area's famous hand dived oysters and seafood are served in the Clansman Restaurant. The spa has a whole range of treatments, one of the most unusual being Combination Sensation; a neck, shoulder, face and scalp massage.
2. MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa, Aberfoyle
Just forty minutes from Glasgow, the MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa is the only four star resort in The Trossachs.
The hotel has recently gone a £1 million refurbishment and has amazing views overlooking Loch Lomond. The spa offers packages for single treatments, full days and spa breaks offering exclusive detox and alternative therapies.
3. Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Golf
For something with a bit of 'wow-factor' we suggest heading to Isle of Eriska Hotel , Spa and Golf where you feel like you are on your own private island.
Ten minutes from Oban the Stables Spa is offering a Valentine's Day package which includes 2 nights bed and breakfast, 2 meals in their Michelin star restaurant, 2 bottles of champagne and full use of the leisure facilities.
Five top short break destinations in Argyll and the Isles
4. Oban Bay Hotel
The Oban Bay Hotel has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years and we can see why.
Situated right on Oban's promenade most rooms and suites, as well as its outdoor hot tub, enjoy spectacular views across to the Isle of Mull. Couples who fancy venturing out with the resort are well placed in the town which has been dubbed as the 'gateway to the highlands'. In the modern spa you can enjoy an Indian head massage and Reflexology as well as a whole range of standard treatments.
5.Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa, Craignure, Isle of Mull
Glasgow Mums and Dads who can't get a baby sitter should consider the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa as it has a 17 metre swimming pool and children's splash pool - brilliant to keep the kids entertained.
The stunning spa boasts a Rasul Mud Therapy room, outdoor hot tub and sauna. Hotel guests can also enjoy a 50% car ferry ticket discount - happy days.
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Kelly Ripa's three children are growing up quickly!
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Happy birthday Joaquin!!! You are the gift that keeps on giving. We all love you more than words can say.
The "Live! With Kelly and Ryan" host also posted some photos of her teen son — which quickly prompted a flood of comments from fans.
Some fans commented that the 16-year-old looks like a "carbon copy" of dad Mark Consuelos, while others said Joaquin takes after his mother.
Looks so much like his daddy! And then there is that Kelly Ripa sparkle in his eyes! Time flies! Sweet 16! Cartwheels turn into car wheels! Quote Joni Mitchell! Happy Birthday!!
When he was young, he looked more like you Kelly. Mark features are popping out as he ages. How can he be 16 already? Happy Birthday Joaquin.
Ripa and Consuelos, who tied the knot in 1996, are also parents to 21-year-old Michael and 17-year-old Lola.
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He looks like a carbon copy of his dad! He has his mom's smile & I can see her in him but dad wins all the way! A beautiful family for sure!


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Kantikas i Dichas Infantiles Sefardis
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By the children's choir Estreyikas d'Estambol
The children's choir of the Jewish community of Turkey, Estreyikas d'Estambol (Istanbul stars), recently celebrated its 15 years of existence with the release of a new CD Kantikas i Dichas Infantiles Sefaradis. This remarkable boxset, comprising a CD with 12 songs, a booklet and a DVD, results from the collaboration between the musicologist Susana Weich-Shahak and Izzet Bana, director of the children's choir of Istanbul's community.
Created by Izzet Bana in September 2004, the children's choir Estreyikas d'Estambol numbers today 35 girls and boys aged from 8 to 14 years old. This vocal ensemble, which is today the only children's choir in the world which sings in Judeo-Spanish, aims to help the new generation of Sefardi children to know, appreciate and re-appropriate the Judeo-Spanish culture that slowly vanishes. A particular attention is made on the fact that the children's songs and lullabies, which occupy an important place in the Sefardi culture, are performed here in their most traditional form. The vocal ensemble Estreyikas d'Estambol already performed in many cultural events and festivals.
The children's songs and lullabies of this album come from field recordings done by the musicologist Susana Weich-Shahak, which gave birth to the publication of a book entitled "Repertorio Traditional Infantil Sefardi; Retahilas, juegos, canciones y romances de tradicion oral", from which Izzet Bana got inspiration to make relive this repertoire among the new generations. Judeo-Spanish language, called "Espanyol" in the Ottoman countries, is a mix of Spanish with words of Turkish and Greek origin, but also French origin, because of the influence of the Alliance Israélite Universelle's schools in the former Ottoman Empire.
Often sang in the cradle (Durme durme chikitiko), we find in this CD songs to remember the names of each finger, to learn how to count, to learn the letters of the hebrew alphabet (Alef Avyana) or to underline the importance of the Jewish tradition (La Tora la Tora). The DVD shows live performances of these songs.
A nice present to offer to your children but also to all listeners interested in the Judeo-Spanish culture…
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