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Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
In 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi mentions Uttarakhand-based artist Jeevan Joshi – who is he?
During the 122nd episode of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged a Uttarakhand-based wood craftsman, Jeevan Joshi, for his determination despite suffering from polio. The Prime Minister hailed the Haldwani-based artist for his aspirations to fly high despite enduring challenges due to the highly infectious disease that has affected his leg, making it difficult for him to walk. 'In this fight, Jeevan ji gave birth to a unique art form called Baget. He creates beautiful artefacts using dry bark fallen from pine trees,' Modi said. 'Each of his creations carries the fragrance of Uttarakhand's soil. The pieces of wood at times turn into the folk instruments of the mountains, while sometimes they carry the soul of the Himalayas,' he said. 'His work is not just art, it is devotion,' Modi added. The PM , further heaping praise on the artist, concluded that artists like Jeevan Joshi 'remind us that no matter what the circumstances are, if intentions are strong, nothing is impossible.' 'His name is Jeevan, and he has truly shown us the real meaning of life.'
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
ARIES, DRDO lab sign MoU to boost India's space situational awareness
Dehradun: In a significant step toward enhancing India's capabilities in space surveillance, the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, and the Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun, which is a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IRDE's facility in Dehradun. The collaboration marks a significant step in India's efforts to enhance its space monitoring capabilities, aligning scientific research with national security objectives. The MoU was signed by Dr Manish Kumar Naja, director of ARIES, and D Ajay Kumar, director of IRDE, in the presence of Dr Brijesh Kumar and Dr TS Kumar from ARIES, and Ruma Dhaka, Dr Sudhir Khare, Dr Manavendra Singh, Abhijit Chakraborty, and Bharat Ram Meena from IRDE on Tuesday. The collaboration unites ARIES, a leading astronomy and astrophysics research institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), with IRDE, a DRDO laboratory specialising in electro-optical surveillance systems. The MoU signed on Tuesday aims to leverage ARIES' advanced observational facilities, including the 3.6m Devasthal Optical Telescope and ST Radar system, alongside IRDE's expertise in developing surveillance technologies for ground, naval, airborne, and space platforms. The partnership will focus on strengthening ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA) through several key initiatives, like utilising ARIES' observational facilities for monitoring and acquiring data on space objects. This strategic alliance between two premier Uttarakhand-based institutions is expected to foster innovation in space surveillance and ground-based astronomy. ARIES is a premier research institute in the field of astronomy, astrophysics and atmospheric sciences and hosts state-of-the-art national observing facilities including the 3.6 m Devasthal Optical Telescope and ST Radar system. IRDE is a leading institution engaged in the design and development of Electro-Optical surveillance systems for the Armed Forces across ground, naval, airborne, and space platforms.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Building collapses in blast at high explosives manufacturing unit near Coimbatore
Coimbatore: A building collapsed after an explosion at a high explosives manufacturing unit in Puliyamarathupalayam village near Varapatti in Coimbatore district on Monday afternoon. No casualties were reported. All the employees of Ganesh Explosives Private Limited were out of the building while the gunpowder processing was being carried out in a machine. The machine was damaged in the blast that happened around 12.10pm. A minor fire spread in the area after the blast. Fire and rescue services personnel from Sulur rushed to the spot and put out the blaze. On being informed, the Sulthanpet police also rushed to the spot. The unit has been functioning since December 1993. It manufactures high explosives as well as black gunpowder, safety fuse, visco fuse, quick match, ignitor cord, pyrotechnical devices, combustible components and sharp-edged non-firearms. The licensed unit is owned by Uttarakhand-based Rajesh Jain, 63. The licence is in the in the name of Chandragupthan, 68. The firm employs around 100 people, including 20 women. Further investigations were on.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Personalised motifs: Wedding day blooms turn heirlooms
Wedding flowers — a fleeting motif of a couple's celebrations — are being preserved by couples in a new way! This wedding season, newlyweds are opting to use the blooms to create wearable souvenirs — sarees, shirts, and ties. These are created using a technique called eco-pressing. After Reels showing the process started trending on Instagram, new couples began vying for such one-of-a-kind pieces. 'I wanted to wear something meaningful for my marriage registration,' shares Harini Sundaralingam, a business analyst from Chennai. Her wedding garland thus got preserved into the saree she wore for the day: 'It took 10–15 days to get the saree made and it came out extremely beautifully.' Bhumika Gusain, a Delhi-based designer, adds, 'The saree is the perfect medium symbolising tradition, emotion, and timelessness. I knew I'd always carry a part of that day with me, not just in memory, but in something tangible.' Similarly, Bengaluru-based application executive Preethi Sri opted to preserve the flowers given by her fiancé at their engagement: 'It's the perfect way to keep a piece of our story close to my heart, forever.' Turning wedding flowers into garments as unique, wearable tokens of love has quickly become a business model for fashion entrepreneurs across the country. The idea struck Bhuvana M Suriya, a Chennai resident and owner of House of Murah, after her own nuptials. 'I wanted to make sure my wedding flowers are with me forever in a sustainable manner. I made two sarees for myself, and with the support of my husband, I've been doing it for people across the country.' A post shared by MURAH | Preserving Memories (@houseofmurah) One might just wonder why this trend has taken off. Is it just the romance of it? Partly, yes. But it's also a deeply nostalgic trend that promotes eco-consciousness, explains Sangavi Manickam, natural dye artist and founder of Tamil Nadu-based Avira. 'Flowers and leaves have a soul. Couples want to transform the petals that have witnessed their most intimate and emotional moments into wearable keepsakes that last a lifetime.' A post shared by Avira ~ Natural dyed Clothing (@ Alisha Maindoliya, founder of Uttarakhand-based Mulya Creation, agrees: 'Wedding flowers are cherished, but eventually, they fade away. I wanted to create a way to keep those memories alive in a tangible, beautiful form.' A post shared by Mulya Creation (@mulyacreation) The first step is sourcing the air-dried flowers — sent by the couples. These are then treated, and arranged on natural fabrics. Using a technique called eco-printing, the pigments from the flowers are transferred directly onto the fabric. The process is delicate, with no two sarees looking alike. The most commonly used flowers are roses, marigolds, and jasmine, owing to their colour and symbolism. White flowers tend to be the most difficult to work with since they don't easily release colour. Such customised pieces typically range from ₹8,000 to ₹25,000, depending on fabric, floral density, and intricacy of print. Bhuvana M Suriya, owner of House of Murah, says, 'We use chanderi silk organza and I recommend strictly dry cleaning only, avoiding direct sunlight, and storing them in a breathable cotton bag to preserve the delicate natural colours and impressions.'
