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Festival News Exhibition on Ethno Medicine, Life forms From
Feb 7 The Dean of CDC, Andhra University Visakhapatnam, Prof SKVS Raju inaugurated the exhibition on Ethno Medicine, Life Forms and Sciences as a part of the Festival of Biosciences at the Ideal College of Arts and Sciences here today. He stressed the need for awareness among the students of high schools and junior colleges on the importance of Biosciences that deals with the ethno medicine and various life forms. India was one of the richest countries in regard to natural resources especially the medicinal plants and the bio-diversity. The medicinal plants available can effectively cure several chronic diseases such as Lukaemia, hypertension, Asthma, Bronchitis and skin infections. The objective of the exhibition was to expose the students practically to witness the medicinal plants. The vision of the UGC was to educate the young minds making them open various options before them to select and elect their future course of study and develop their skills in their cherished areas and the exhibition would go a long way in fulfilling the objective. A large number of students from schools and junior colleges in the city participated. Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan from Feb 6 Union Tourism Minister
Subodh Kant Sahai today inaugurated the Sapporo Snow Festival at Sapporo in
Japan to mark the 60th year of India-Japan diplomatic relations. The Ice replica
of the Taj Mahal displayed at the festival will definitely help in attracting
large number of visitors to India not only from Japan but also from neighbouring
countries. Japan is an important source market for Indian Tourism with
tremendous in bound tourism potential. As per records of the Tourism Ministry,
India received more than 1,65,000 tourists from Japan during 2011. The Ministry
of Tourism has set up an Incredible India booth at the festival. During his stay
in Japan, the Minister will hold meetings with the representatives of the
Japanese Tourism Department and Tour and Travel Trade. The Minister will also
host an India evening at the festival, which will be attended by guests from
Japanese Tourism and Travel Trade, media, opinion makers and stakeholders. The
Sapporo Snow festival, one of Japan's largest winter events, attracts a large
number of visitors from Japan and abroad every year. The festival began in 1950.
During the week long festival, the statues and sculptures built of ice turns
Sapporo into a winter dreamland of crystal like ice and white snow. Intl Aqua Show from Feb 10 – 14 The 6th India International
Aqua Show will be held here at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium here
from February 10 to 14. The object of organising such a mega event, which would
be inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, was to boost the
ornamental fish export, which had a huge potential in the market and find a
suitable place for the country in the global market . Though more than Rs 70,000
crore business were being done across the world in the industry, the share of
the country was very meagre Rs six crore, adding share of the state was only Rs
35 lakh only. In view of promoting and encouraging people in the sector, the
government had constituted an 11-member expert committee to formulate a policy
in this regard. B'desh film festival at
Agartala to begin on Feb 10 As part of celebration of 40
years of Bangladesh Liberation War, the Bangladesh High Commission in India and
the Directorate of Film Festival, New Delhi have jointly organized a three-day
Bangladesh film festival here from February 10 next. Bangladesh War of
Liberation in Celluloid would screen as many as six selected films on freedom
struggle of Bangladesh followed by separate interaction with the directors of
the films who had actively been associated in movement in 1971 before every
screening. International critics prize winner at Cannes film festival 2002 Matir
Moina (The Clay Bird) will be screened at the beginning of the festival followed
by Khelaghar (Dollhouse), Joyjatra (Travel after victory), Khandagolpo 1971
(1971-A few shattered tales), Amar Bandhu Rashed (My friend Rashed) and best
Asian film award winner in 17th Kolkata film festival 2011 Guerrilla have been
selected for the festival. He however, pointed out that all the films had
English sub-titles and theme encompassed to the turbulent period in the late
1960s leading up to Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971. Mr Selah
maintained that the festival was organized to strengthen the bond between India
and Bangladesh, as Indian contribution in Bangladesh Liberation war was the main
spirit for the freedom fighters and the then administration in Tripura had
extended selfless support and provide shelter to the refugees. Despite being two
independent and sovereign nations, Bangladesh and Tripura have an intimate
relations in terms of language, culture and life-style that has prompted us
organize such festival here to pay tribute to the petronisers of Bangladesh
Liberation War. Besides, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, Union minister for
state of information and broadcasting Choudhury Mohan Jatua, High Commissioner
for Bangladesh to India Tariq A Karim and film personalities like Tareque Masud,
and Nasiruddin Yousuff would remain present in the inaugural ceremony. 6th
edition of Water Expo from Feb 7 The sixth edition of 'Water Expo', a three-day international expo on Water Management, would be held here from February seven to nine. The three-day event would be organized by Water Today, an organization that specializes on providing solutions to water and wastewater management. Water Expo would be an international platform showcasing the most recent technologies and developments of the water industry. Water Expo 2012 promises to be South-East Asia's largest water event, attracting the most important global players in the industry. The Expo will play host more than 400 Exhibitors from US, UK, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Dubai, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Japan, Pakistan, Australia and France amongst many others. 'WATMAN 2012', an International Conference on Water Management, would be held concurrently with the Water Expo 2012. All major international water solutions brands would be present at the expo which was expected to register visitor attendance of over of 20,000 people. An assortment of contemporary issues pertaining to water solutions will be brought into the limelight. Presentations and deliberations by industry professionals, experts, policy makers, NGO's and others would add value to the event, that would provide fresh opportunities and scope. Bangalore
India Bio 2012 from on Feb 6 The
12th edition of Bangalore India Bio, the country's largest Biotechnology event
that has attracted impressive international participation, will be held in the
city from February 6 to 8. The focal theme of this year's event will be ''India
The Emerging Bioeconomy''. BT offers solutions for many of the health, food and
fuel problems facing the world. Integration of biotechnology solutions in these
sectors will result in BT economic growth and the sector can contribute a
significant share in the country's GDP. The event will see significant
participation from the US with Ron Somers, President of US-India Business
Council leading a 15-member delegation. There will also be business delegations
from Georgia and Pennsylvania States. In addition there will be delegations from
UK and Germany. More than 20 countries will be participating in the event. Union
Health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad would inaugurate the event while Dr M K Bhan,
Secretary, Department of Biotechnology will deliver keynote address. India Bio
will consist of Multi-track conference, international trade show, India's
biotech vision 2015 leadership series, Bio-Partnering India, Podium
presentations, poster session, CEO conclave, Bio Excellence Awards and Bio-Quiz.
The conference will address biotechnology's role in sectors like healthcare,
food security and alternative fuels. Dance
festival for ''Mahasivarathiri'' from February 19 A three- day annual dance festival (''Natyanjali'') festival will be held in connection with ''Mahasivarathiri'' festival at Aiyarappar temple at Thiruvaiyaru near here from February 19, next. Over 300 Bharatanatyam artistes from various parts of the country, will take part in the festival. Well-known film and television artists will pay their obeisance to Lord Aiyappar at the festival. Eid Milad un Nabi' procession on Feb 5 The
traditional procession to mark 'Eid Milad un Nabi' would be taken out on
February 5 this year. The procession will begin after 'zohar ki namaz' by All
India Muslim Tehwar Committee Chairman Osaf Shahmeeri Khurram. Committee's
Bhopal District President Maqbool Ahmed Mansoori Chishty said small processions
from different parts of the state capital would start in the morning before
merging in the main procession. The main procession would then pass through
different routes in the city before culminating at Peer Gate where it will be
accorded welcome. The procession will then reach Imami Gate where mass prayers
will be organised for world peace. Various akharas and Parcham-e-Islami will
take part in the procession. Meanwhile, Mr Khurram thanked Chief Minister
Shivraj Singh Chouhan for changing the dates of examinations for contract
teachers from February 5 to February 19. 26th Surajkund Crafts Mela from Feb 1-15 Lok
Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today formally inaugurated the 15-day-long event of
international repute 'Surajkund Crafts Mela' in Haryana here. The 15-day
cultural fest was inaugurated in the august presence of Union Tourism Minister
Subodh Kant Sahay, Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his Assam
counterpart Tarun Gogoi, host state Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Sharma and others.
This is the first time the concept of partner nation was introduced and Thailand
was participating nation in the category. Assam was participating as theme state
with its vibrant colours. Welcoming the artistes specially from Thailand and
other neighbouring nations, Ms Kumar said these types of Mela reflect the true
picture of 'unity in diversity' present in the country. Lauding the strong
democracy of India, she asked the people to come to the fore to promote art and
artistes. ''People from all walks of life should come forward to help open
colleges and universities of arts and crafts in their respective parts,'' the
Lok Sabha Speaker observed. She also lauded the scintillating performance done
by Ujbek and Congo troupes. Every year the Mela Authority does something new and
this year's USP was that two families from the host and guest theme state-one
each from Haryana and Assam were staying throughout the event spread over 15
days. Started in the year 1987, the Mela is being organised every year by the
Haryana Tourism department and this is the 26th year in succession. Speaking on
the occasion, Mr Sahay said,''The mela is getting momentum and is going to be
famed internationally soon. The Mela will be a milestone in future,'' he added. International Children festival in Odisha Children s Film Society of India (CFSI) is planning to
organize a week long international Children Film Festival in Odisha in April.
CFSI Chairperson and eminent actress Nandita Das who gave the proposal to Chief
Secretary B K Patnaik today, she had given a catalogue of 250 films of national
and international repute and requested the chief secretary to select at least 50
films to be screened at the festival. Mr. Patnaik was also requested to make
arrangement to show these films to rural children in district headquarters prior
to the main festival at Bhubaneswar. The chief secretary had instructed the
state culture secretary to constitute a committee and select the cinemas. The
committee is scheduled to meet in the first week of February and decide the date
of the proposed festival. Katchatheevu St.Antonys Church festival on March 3 and 4 Christian pilgrims from India would be allowed to participate in the two-day annual festival of St.Antony s Church at Katchatheevu Island, to be held on March 3 and 4. The government has given permission for the Indian pilgrims to attend the two-day festival for the third consecutive year. Those who intend to visit Katchatheevu should register their names. Mechanized boat owners should register their names and registration number of their boats with the authorities. The pilgrims will leave for Katchatheevu in the early hours of March three after a thorough check. Though there are no restrictions on visa-related procedures, the pilgrims have to pass customs and other restrictions. The Indian maritime forces would monitor the inward and onward journey of the pilgrims. The pilgrims are barred from taking alcoholic drinks, fuel, video cameras and cooking articles during their journey. Food arrangements have been made and the boats should hoist white flags with Red Cross symbol. Exhibition of rare historic photos from Jan 8- March 1 The Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, Auroville, near here will organise an exhibition of rare historic photos on the arrival of Dalai Lama in Tawang titled Walking into Exile. Prof Samdhong Rinpoche, former Kalon Tripa (Tibetan Prime Minister) will inaugurate the exhibition on January 28. The exhibition will last till March 1. Mr Rinpoche will also give a lecture on my vision of future Tibet, after the inauguration of the exhibition. 117th Maramon Convention from Feb 12 to 19. The 117th session of the internationally famed Maramon Convention, the largest Annual Christian gathering, will be held on the sand bed of sacred river Pampa at Maramon from February 12 to 19. Arise Let us be going was the theme of this year’s convention. Marthoma Valiya Metropolitan Rev Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom would lead the opening worship. Rev Dr Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan would deliver the inaugural address. MTEA President Thomas Mar Themotheos Episcopa would preside over the meeting. Bishop Malusi Mpumalanga (South Africa), Rev Dr Martin Alphonse (USA) and Rev Dr Kang-San-Tan (Malaysia) are the main speakers this year. From Monday to Saturday there would be three public meetings at 10am, 2 pm and 6.30pm. Special meeting for children and Bible study for men and women would be held separately. The most blessed part of this spiritual get-together was the discipline shown by the participants through out the convention week. All who attend the convention make it point to maintain the serenity and tranquility of the occasion, keeping in mind the Pandal and its premises are sacred to God. Global
Ayurveda Festival from Feb 9 to 14 Global Ayurveda Festival-Kerala (GAF-K) and Arogya Expo will be held here from February 9 to 14. GAF-K would have a host of activities including a prime international academic platform for exchanging clinical experiences, broadening academic horizons, giving deep insight into the living tradition of art of healing, workshops with practical demonstrations. Academicians, students, healthcare professionals, researchers, manufacturers, suppliers of raw materials, representatives of professional bodies, NGOs, regulatory authorities and civil society members from across the world were expected to be part of this unique event. The highlights of the GAF-K, the largest ever event in the heartland of authentic Ayurveda, were six-days national exhibition with more than 300 stalls, Ayurveda Speciality Clinics with participation of renowned clinicians and exhibition of rich medicinal plants. The event would be organised by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) jointly with the Kerala Government and the Ayurveda Fraternity of Kerala. BioAsia 2012 from February 9
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