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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Bhava Tarangam' discusses liberal ideologies for progressive future
An ideological conclave, 'Bhava Tarangam – Vizag 2025' on the theme 'Coordination among Liberal Ideologies for a Progressive Future' was organised by Jana Vignana Vedika (JVV) and OPARC at the Visakhapatnam Public Library on Friday. JVV national president Vennapusa Brahma Reddy said the number of 'ruthless capitalists' has increased after the advent of Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG) policies after 1995. These capitalists were not concerned about the welfare of the people, with profit being their sole motto. Former Vice-Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, V. Bala Mohan Das spoke on Gandhian philosophy. Former Vice-Chancellor of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Y. Satyanarayana, spoke on the topic 'Socialism and Secularism'. Former Vice-Chancellor of Adikavi Nannaya University spoke on 'Media and Democracy', Borugadda Subbaiah of Andhra University spoke on 'Ambedkar–Phule' ideologies and Priyanka Dandi, Director, OPARC, spoke on 'Unity and Collective Struggle'. The event brought together thinkers, academics, civil society leaders, and concerned citizens to raise voices against pseudo-nationalism, communal propaganda, and the commodification of public institutions. The deliberations aimed to evolve an inclusive roadmap to protect and advance India's secular, democratic, and social justice-based foundations. The programme featured performances by Gayatri of AVN college. Students from Andhra University, AVN College, Lankapalli Bullayya College, Visakha Women's College, VS Krishna College and Saint Joseph's College and social workers and leaders took part in this event. In his closing remarks, JVV district president M. Vijay Chandra said that in an era where silence was complicity, this platform voiced resistance. 'It is not just a seminar, but also a call to reclaim moral compass,' he said.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Sweet memories
Over the years, the bustling market of Chandni Chowk has experienced everything from the rampage of 1857 to Liberalisation of 1990. It has resiliently risen from ruins and so has Ghantewala, the famous sweet shop in Old Delhi. Launched in 1790 by Lala Sukh Lal Jain, today it is run by the seventh generation of founders. The transformation has been profound, from receiving patronage of Kings and watching the grand palanquins glide by on empty streets, to paying taxes and taking in the everyday cacophony as cycle rickshaws ferry passengers and vehicles of all sizes jostle for space. The story of Ghantewala started with Lala Sukh Lal Jain who would sell his sweets, carrying them in a basket on his head. The basket had a bell that gave him the name 'Ghantewala'. The shop over the years became a permanent fixture in the lives of many local residents. Historian Sohail Hashmi, who has conducted food walks in Chandni Chowk recalls, 'I got addicted to Ghantewala's Sohan halwa in my college days. It was a routine for me to stop over at my friend's place in Ballimaran. We would walk from the campus, have lunch and invariably go to Ghantewala for the dessert.' Atam Aggarwal, an old resident of Navgraha Havelis in the Paranthe Wali Gali, reminisces saving money to buy sweets from the Ghantewala shop during his childhood days. 'The shop and its signature dish Sohan Halwa was so popular that when another shop with a similar name, Shahi Ghantewala, entered the market, it simply failed to build the connection with customers,' says Sohail. Post-liberalisation, several new players emerged as competitors with fusion sweets priced at a lesser rate. 'We also tried to tap into the fusion sweets category, but it didn't resonate with our customers who valued our originality and authenticity,' says Ritesh Gupta, head of operations at Ghantewala Confectioners. The outlet suffered a financial setback in 2015 and had to shut down. Customers called it the death of an icon and expressed their despair through emails and calls. It was the love and support, wrapped in nostalgia that rekindled courage in the family and led them to start the business again. In its second stint, the shop embraced changes to stay put by adding more variety of sweets. The director of Ghantewala, Aryan Jain, brought in his insights on food technology, raw material procurement and unit management. Rasik Kumar Patel, who has lived in Old Delhi since 1957, vouches for the Ghatewala Sohan Halwa. 'The sweet would be brought home for every occasion. I still crave it but today's generation does not value the taste; they would rather have some junk food, he says. The 'Ghanta' (bell) rings no more, but the customers find their way back for the taste wrapped in the warmth of memory. Festivals are the peak time for any sweet shop as it is for Ghantewala confectioners. Once famous only for Sohan halwa, it today offers a lot more. 'Gulab jamun and jeera kachori fly off our shelves, and so does pheni during Ramzan and Teej,' says Ritesh. Now with Raksha Bandhan round the corner, Ghantewala sweets will continue to bring families together in celebration.
India.com
20-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
'Ambani hai ya Bhikari?...' You won't believe how much pocket money does Nita Ambani used to give Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani, Anant Ambani
pocket money does Nita Ambani used to give Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani, Anant Ambani Even though Ambanis are one of the wealthiest families of India, they kept their children grounded from the very early age. Being the kids of Asia's richest man, you might be wondering how much pocket money did Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani and Anant Ambani used to set when young. Well, what if we tell you that they get very little amount as pocket money and maybe less that what many of us got in our times. In a 2011 interview with iDiva, Nita Ambani had shared how she made sure that their kids learn the value of money and never misuse it, thinking that they come from a very rich background. The businesswoman revealed that she used to give only Rs 5 as pocket money to Isha, Anant, and Akash, as kids every week. Recalling how she brought up her children to value and respect money, Nita shared, 'When my kids were still young, I'd give them Rs 5 each every Friday to spend in the school canteen. One day, my youngest, Anant [Ambani], came running into my bedroom and demanded he be given Rs 10 instead. When I questioned him, he said his pals in school laughed whenever they saw him take out a five-rupee coin saying,'Tu Ambani hai ya bhikari!' Mukesh and I couldn't help but crack up.' Nita's upbringing helped her children to understand the importance of money. In one of the interviews, Isha Ambani too talked about the same, sharing how she was raised with the same humbling values that her parents grew up with. Isha shared, 'The surprising truth is that though my parents were exceptionally busy, they were really hands-on. I was born in 1991, right after Liberalisation, which was a real inflection point for the Indian economy—it was the first time that Indian companies could dream of global scale. I saw my father work very hard to chase that dream and build Reliance into the organisation that it is today. And though he worked long hours, he was always there when we needed him. At home, we were raised to have the same value system that our parents grew up with. They made sure we understood the value of money, hard work and humility.' Even being one of the richest families, the Ambani clan made sure to stick to their roots, which helped them succeed all through these years.
