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— UPDATE —
• NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson, Crewmates Safely En Route to Space Station
Photo: The Soyuz rocket launches to the International Space Station with Expedition 71 NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya, onboard, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Photo: Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya is seen behind glass during a press conference at the Cosmonaut Hotel in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Expedition 71 NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya launched aboard their Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft on March 23. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Photo: Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya gives a thumbs-up as she waits to have her Russian Sokol suit pressure checked. She and crew mates Expedition 71 NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy were preparing for their Soyuz launch to the International Space Station on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2024 — Three crew members, including NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, successfully launched at 8:36 a.m. EDT Saturday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station.
Dyson, along with her crewmates Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus, will dock to the space station’s Prichal module at about 11:09 a.m. on Monday, March 25, on the Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft.
When the hatches between the station and the Soyuz open about 1:40 p.m., the new crew members will join NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara, Matthew Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Alexander Grebenkin, already living and working aboard the space station.
Novitskiy and Vasilevskaya will be aboard the station for 12 days before providing the ride home for O’Hara on Saturday, April 6, aboard Soyuz MS-24 for a parachute-assisted landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan.
Dyson will spend six months aboard the station as an Expedition 70 and 71 flight engineer, returning to Earth in September with Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub of Roscosmos, who will complete a year-long mission on the laboratory.
It will be the third spaceflight for Dyson, the fourth for Novitskiy, and the first for Vasilevskaya.
Source: NASA
Photo: NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus pose for a portrait at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center on November 2, 2023. Credits: GCTC/Andrey Shelepin.
Photo: Expedition 71 Soyuz Rollout. The Soyuz rocket is seen shortly after being rolled out to the launch pad at Site 31 on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Expedition 71 NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya are scheduled to launch aboard their Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft on March 21. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 — Three crew members will blast off on Thursday, March 21, to support Expedition 70 aboard the International Space Station. NASA will provide complete launch and crew arrival coverage at the microgravity laboratory.
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus will lift off on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 9:21 a.m. EDT.
Dyson, Novitskiy, and Vasilevskaya will journey to the station on a two-orbit, three-hour trajectory, resulting in docking to the station’s Prichal module at 12:39 p.m.
Shortly after, hatches between the station and the Soyuz will open, and the new crew members will connect with NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara, Matthew Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Alexander Grebenkin, already living and working aboard the space station.
Dyson will spend six months aboard the station as an Expedition 70 and 71 flight engineer, returning to Earth in September with Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub of Roscosmos, who will complete a year-long mission on the laboratory.
Novitskiy and Vasilevskaya will be aboard the station for 12 days, providing the ride home for O’Hara on Tuesday, April 2, aboard Soyuz MS-24 for a parachute-assisted landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan. O’Hara will have spent 200 days in space when she returns.
It will be the third spaceflight for Dyson, the fourth for Novitskiy, and the first for Vasilevskaya.
Source: NASA
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— Worldwide Celebration on April 30, 2024
Photos: International Jazz Day 2024 Posters from various countries.
PARIS and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 — More than 190 countries will celebrate the upcoming edition of International Jazz Day on April 30, 2024. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock announced that Tangier, Morocco, will be the Global Host of the event. The city will serve as the anchor for all International Jazz Day programs taking place around the world.
“Tangier’s designation marks the first time a city on the African continent will host International Jazz Day, the world’s largest and most significant celebration of jazz,” said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Morocco and the City of Tangier, a four-day celebration will take place from April 27-30, highlighting the city’s jazz heritage and promoting cultural and artistic ties between people in Morocco, Europe, and Africa. The celebration will include a series of education programs with events for students of all ages, a special presentation showcasing the significance of Morocco’s Gnawa music and its connection with jazz, and conversations about the history of jazz and its impact on Tangier. The event will culminate with an All-Star Global Concert at the Palace of Arts and Culture of Tangier, broadcast worldwide on YouTube, Facebook, the United Nations, and UNESCO, reaching millions of viewers.
Music enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling event in Tangier featuring legendary figures of jazz, blues, and more. This event will also be broadcast worldwide. Led by the iconic pianist Herbie Hancock and Musical Director John Beasley from the USA, the All-Star Global Concert will showcase performances by an international lineup of artists from all corners of the globe, including the master Gnawa musician Abdellah El Gourd from Morocco. Other confirmed artists include Claudia Acuña from Chile, Ambrose Akinmusire from the USA, Lakecia Benjamin from the USA, Richard Bona from Cameroon, Dee Dee Bridgewater from the USA, Moreira Chonguiça from Mozambique, Shemekia Copeland from the USA, Kurt Elling from the USA, Antonio Faraò from Italy, Melody Gardot from the USA, Jazzmeia Horn from the USA, JK Kim from the Republic of Korea, Magnus Lindgren from Sweden, Romero Lubambo from Brazil, Marcus Miller from the USA, Yasushi Nakamura from Japan, Tarek Yamani from Lebanon, and many more artists to be announced soon.
Tangier is a city located at the junction of Europe and Africa and is known for its diverse cultural expressions. Jazz has a long and rich history in Tangier, with many world-renowned jazz artists such as Josephine Baker, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Mann, and Archie Shepp having performed and spent time in the city. For many years, jazz master Randy Weston lived in Tangier, where he collaborated with Gnawa master Abdellah El Gourd to explore the roots of jazz and African music. Morocco’s traditional Gnawa music and jazz fusion, known as Gnawa-jazz, is widely appreciated across Morocco and beyond.
The International Jazz Day was established by UNESCO in 2011 and later recognized by the United Nations General Assembly. It is celebrated annually on April 30 and brings together countries and communities worldwide. The celebration highlights jazz’s power in promoting peace, facilitating dialogues among cultures, encouraging diversity, and respecting human dignity.
International Jazz Day has evolved into a worldwide movement that annually reaches over 2 billion people on all continents. The movement achieves this through education programs, performances, community outreach, radio, television, streaming services, and electronic, print, and social media. The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is the primary nonprofit organization responsible for annually planning, promoting, and organizing International Jazz Day.
Source: Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz
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New Delhi, India, March 20, 2024— The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed the Vice-Chancellors of all Universities that the “Maternity Benefit Act, 2017” requires that all establishments with fifty or more employees provide a creche facility within a prescribed distance. The creche facility can be provided separately or along with shared facilities. Further, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has developed the National Guidelines for Setting Up and Running Creches under the “Maternity Benefit Act 2017.”
The UGC has asked all Higher Educational Institutions to adhere to the National Minimum Standards and Protocol for Creches (Operation and Management) outlined by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD). The UGC has also urged the Universities to inform their affiliated colleges of this requirement and ensure compliance.
• Universities and colleges must prioritize the well-being of their staff and students, focusing on new mothers within their community. Academic institutions are responsible for providing adequate support and resources for new mothers to help them balance their educational and family commitments.
Source: UGC
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• To support the academic aspirations of women, working parents, scholars, and students, the University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced a scheme a few years ago to provide daycare facilities for infants at universities on a payment basis. This initiative was a valuable resource for University employees and students away during the day. It gave them peace of mind that their infants were cared for in a safe and reliable environment. The scheme was also available to male employees, scholars, and students whose wives were working elsewhere. The UGC has discontinued this scheme.
Photo: The format for submitting a proposal for a daycare center (for information only). Eligible universities could submit an application outlining their need for the facility. Once accepted, the UGC released the permissible amount. This scheme is no longer available.
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, March 18, 2024 — The United States Postal Service released a collection of four stamps called “Garden Delights.” These stamps celebrate the beautiful flora of America’s spring and summer gardens and acknowledge the crucial role of hummingbirds in pollination. Each stamp features a ruby-throated hummingbird gracefully hovering next to a zinnia, cigar flower, spotted touch-me-not, or sunflower. The ceremony to dedicate these stamps was held today in Strongsville.
The sight of spring flowers blooming is a delight for everyone, whether you’re an avid gardener or not. Gardens provide joy, food, and a sense of purpose to those who tend them and serve as a haven for birds, plants, and animals to find refuge and the necessary resources to survive.
No garden is complete without the buzzes, hums, and musical melodies of nature’s wildlife. Hummingbirds add charm to summer gardens with their unique features and small size.
Hummingbirds are exclusively found in the Americas, with around 16 species native to the United States. Among the smallest hummingbirds are the Ruby-throated ones, weighing about the same as a penny and measuring 3.5 inches long. These birds are the only hummingbirds found in the gardens of the eastern and central parts of the United States.
Hummingbirds are unique birds and remarkable pollinators. They can pollinate more than 7,000 flowering plants, which rely on them to collect and deliver the pollen necessary to produce fruit and seeds.
Greg Breeding used existing photographs by wildlife photographer Ben King to design the USPS stamps.
Source: U.S. Postal Service
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Photos: Sara Ali Khan. Models represent various designers. Lakme Fashion Week presented leading designers in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). March 13-17, 2024. Images provided by FDCI/Lakme Fashion Week.
Mumbai, March 17, 2024 — Lakme Fashion Week, India’s premier fashion and lifestyle event, has been redefining fashion for over 25 years.
Over five days, over 100 designers, brands, and industry stakeholders showcase their work, making Lakmé Fashion Week the go-to destination for emerging talent, sustainability, and fashion businesses.
This season, Lakme Fashion Week and FDCI have combined their forces to present a joint schedule comprising the best curation and designers from Delhi, Mumbai, and across India.
Source: Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) / Lakme Fashion Week.
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Photos: Paris 2024 is on track to Welcome the World and deliver an Exceptional Games Vision. Images provided by and copyright © IOC Media Relations.
Paris, March 15, 2024 — The Organising Committee of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is working hard to ensure everything is in place for the upcoming event. The Coordination Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that the preparations are on track to welcome the Olympic Movement to France. The Commission had its final meeting before the Games, announcing that the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony would start at 7:30 pm local time (CEST) on July 26.
The Coordination Commission Chair, Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, confirmed that Paris 2024 is on track to deliver its exceptional Games vision. The Organising Committee is focused on delivering spectacular, impactful, and sustainable Games with the continued support of stakeholders. The Olympic Torch Relay begins in just over a month and will mark a key milestone in the Organising Committee’s operational activities. It will also amplify engagement and excitement as the Games draw nearer.
Beckers-Vieujant added that Paris 2024 sets an exemplary model for future Games. The engagement initiatives and new approaches align with the reforms of the Olympic Agenda 2020 that make the Games younger, more urban, more sustainable, and more inclusive. These Games will also be the first-ever Olympic Games with gender parity, with the same number of places allocated to female and male athletes by the IOC.
Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet stressed the importance of remaining focused and humble as the Olympic flame approaches France in just 60 days. The team met with the IOC Coordination Commission for three days to review crucial details. Despite challenges over the past seven years, the team remains confident and proud of their ambition.
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will begin on July 26 and continue until August 11.
Source: IOC Media Relations
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Photo: Takashi Yamazaki poses with the Oscar for Visual Effects during the live A.B.C. telecast of the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by Michael Baker / A.M.P.A.S., Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: Jennifer Lame poses backstage with the Oscar for Film Editing during the live ABC telecast of the 96th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by Michael Baker / A.M.P.A.S, Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: Robert Downey, Jr. poses backstage with the Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role during the live A.B.C. telecast of the 96th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by Michael Baker / A.M.P.A.S., Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: Eva Longoria arrives on the red carpet of the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by Mke Baker / A.M.P.A.S., Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: America Ferrera arrives on the red carpet of the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S., Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 11, 2024 - The 96th Academy Awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars 2024, occurred on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. It was broadcast live on A.B.C. and in over 200 countries worldwide.
Oppenheimer, a biographical thriller directed by Christopher Nolan, was the big night winner, taking home seven awards, including Best Picture. Nolan and actors Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr earned awards for Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, respectively. The event ended with a flourish at the Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
— The Full List of Oscar Winners 2024 —
• ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
WINNER
CILLIAN MURPHY
Oppenheimer
NOMINEES
BRADLEY COOPER
Maestro
COLMAN DOMINGO
Rustin
PAUL GIAMATTI
The Holdovers
JEFFREY WRIGHT
American Fiction
• ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
WINNER
ROBERT DOWNEY JR.
Oppenheimer
NOMINEES
STERLING K. BROWN
American Fiction
ROBERT DE NIRO
Killers of the Flower Moon
RYAN GOSLING
Barbie
MARK RUFFALO
Poor Things
• ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
WINNER
EMMA STONE
Poor Things
NOMINEES
ANNETTE BENING
Nyad
LILY GLADSTONE
Killers of the Flower Moon
SANDRA HÃœLLER
Anatomy of a Fall
CAREY MULLIGAN
Maestro
• ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
WINNER
DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH
The Holdovers
NOMINEES
EMILY BLUNT
Oppenheimer
DANIELLE BROOKS
The Color Purple
AMERICA FERRERA
Barbie
JODIE FOSTER
Nyad
• ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
WINNER
THE BOY AND THE HERON
Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki
NOMINEES
ELEMENTAL
Peter Sohn and Denise Ream
NIMONA
Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, Karen Ryan, and Julie Zackary
ROBOT DREAMS
Pablo Berger, Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé and Sandra Tapia DÃaz
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal
• CINEMATOGRAPHY
WINNER
OPPENHEIMER
Hoyte van Hoytema
NOMINEES
EL CONDE
Edward Lachman
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Rodrigo Prieto
MAESTRO
Matthew Libatique
POOR THINGS
Robbie Ryan
• COSTUME DESIGN
WINNER
POOR THINGS
Holly Waddington
NOMINEES
BARBIE
Jacqueline Durran
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Jacqueline West
NAPOLEON
Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
OPPENHEIMER
Ellen Mirojnick
• DIRECTING
WINNER
OPPENHEIMER
Christopher Nolan
NOMINEES
ANATOMY OF A FALL
Justine Triet
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Martin Scorsese
POOR THINGS
Yorgos Lanthimos
THE ZONE OF INTEREST
Jonathan Glazer
• DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
WINNER
20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL
Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner, and Raney Aronson-Rath
NOMINEES
BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT
Moses Bwayo, Christopher Sharp, and John Battsek
THE ETERNAL MEMORY
Maite Alberdi
FOUR DAUGHTERS
Kaouther Ben Hania and Nadim Cheikhrouha
TO KILL A TIGER
Nisha Pahuja, Cornelia Principe and David Oppenheim
• DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
WINNER
THE LAST REPAIR SHOP
Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers
NOMINEES
THE ABCS OF BOOK BANNING
Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic
THE BARBER OF LITTLE ROCK
John Hoffman and Christine Turner
ISLAND IN BETWEEN
S. Leo Chiang and Jean Tsien
NAI NAI & WAI PO
Sean Wang and Sam Davis
• FILM EDITING
WINNER
OPPENHEIMER
Jennifer Lame
NOMINEES
ANATOMY OF A FALL
Laurent Sénéchal
THE HOLDOVERS
Kevin Tent
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Thelma Schoonmaker
POOR THINGS
Yorgos Mavropsaridis
• INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
WINNER
THE ZONE OF INTEREST
United Kingdom
NOMINEES
IO CAPITANO
Italy
PERFECT DAYS
Japan
SOCIETY OF THE SNOW
Spain
THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE
Germany
• MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
WINNER
POOR THINGS
Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, and Josh Weston
NOMINEES
GOLDA
Karen Hartley Thomas, Suzi Battersby, and Ashra Kelly-Blue
MAESTRO
Kazu Hiro, Kay Georgiou, and Lori McCoy-Bell
OPPENHEIMER
Luisa Abel
SOCIETY OF THE SNOW
Ana López-Puigcerver, David Martà and Montse Ribé
• MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)
WINNER
OPPENHEIMER
Ludwig Göransson
NOMINEES
AMERICAN FICTION
Laura Karpman
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
John Williams
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Robbie Robertson
POOR THINGS
Jerskin Fendrix
• MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)
WINNER
WHAT WAS I MADE FOR?
from Barbie; Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
NOMINEES
THE FIRE INSIDE
from Flamin’ Hot; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
I’M JUST KEN
from Barbie; Music and Lyric by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
IT NEVER WENT AWAY
from American Symphony; Music and Lyric by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson
WAHZHAZHE (A SONG FOR MY PEOPLE)
from Killers of the Flower Moon; Music and Lyric by Scott George
• BEST PICTURE
WINNER
OPPENHEIMER
Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan, Producers
NOMINEES
AMERICAN FICTION
Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson, and Jermaine Johnson, Producers
ANATOMY OF A FALL
Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, Producers
BARBIE
David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, Producers
THE HOLDOVERS
Mark Johnson, Producer
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese and Daniel Lupi, Producers
MAESTRO
Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning and Kristie Macosko Krieger, Producers
PAST LIVES
David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, Producers
POOR THINGS
Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, Producers
THE ZONE OF INTEREST
James Wilson, Producer
• PRODUCTION DESIGN
WINNER
POOR THINGS
Production Design: James Price and Shona Heath; Set Decoration: Zsuzsa Mihalek
NOMINEES
BARBIE
Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Production Design: Jack Fisk; Set Decoration: Adam Willis
NAPOLEON
Production Design: Arthur Max; Set Decoration: Elli Griff
OPPENHEIMER
Production Design: Ruth De Jong; Set Decoration: Claire Kaufman
• ANIMATED SHORT FILM
WINNER
WAR IS OVER! INSPIRED BY THE MUSIC OF JOHN & Y.O.K.O.
Dave Mullins and Brad Booker
NOMINEES
LETTER TO A PIG
Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter
NINETY-FIVE SENSES
Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess
OUR UNIFORM
Yegane Moghaddam
PACHYDERME
Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius
• LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
WINNER
THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR
Wes Anderson and Steven Rales
NOMINEES
THE AFTER
Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham
INVINCIBLE
Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron
KNIGHT OF FORTUNE
Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk
R.E.D., WHITE AND BLUE
Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane
• SOUND
WINNER
THE ZONE OF INTEREST
Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn
NOMINEES
THE CREATOR
Ian Voigt, Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic
MAESTRO
Steven A. Morrow, Richard King, Jason Ruder, Tom Ozanich, and Dean Zupancic
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE
Chris Munro, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon, and Mark Taylor
OPPENHEIMER
Willie Burton, Richard King, Gary A. Rizzo, and Kevin O’Connell
• VISUAL EFFECTS
WINNER
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima
NOMINEES
THE CREATOR
Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts, and Neil Corbould
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams, and Theo Bialek
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE
Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland, and Neil Corbould
NAPOLEON
Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco, and Neil Corbould
• WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
WINNER
AMERICAN FICTION
Written for the screen by Cord Jefferson
NOMINEES
BARBIE
Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach
OPPENHEIMER
Written for the screen by Christopher Nolan
POOR THINGS
Screenplay by Tony McNamara
THE ZONE OF INTEREST
Written by Jonathan Glazer
• WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)
WINNER
ANATOMY OF A FALL
Screenplay - Justine Triet and Arthur Harari
NOMINEES
THE HOLDOVERS
Written by David Hemingson
MAESTRO
Written by Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer
MAY DECEMBER
Screenplay by Samy Burch; Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik
PAST LIVES
Written by Celine Song
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
— The Academy snubbed India’s official International Feature Film entry for the 2024 Oscars: “2018: Everyone is a Hero.”
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New Delhi, March 13, 2024 — Google has partnered with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide trustworthy information and help people easily access important voting information on Google Search and YouTube. The search engine has also implemented measures to prevent the spread of false information and label AI-generated data during the upcoming general elections.
In a blog post published on Tuesday, Google stated that they are working with the ECI to make critical voting information easily accessible on Google Search in both English and Hindi, including details on how to register to vote and how to vote.
Google believes that supporting elections is a crucial part of its responsibility towards its users and the democratic process. As millions of eligible voters in India will cast their votes for the General Election in the coming months, Google said it is committed to supporting the election process by offering high-quality information to voters, safeguarding its platforms from any possible abuse, and helping people navigate AI-generated content.
Here is how Google will be providing support:
Connecting voters to helpful information
Safeguarding its platforms and combating misinformation
Enforcing its policies and using AI models to fight abuse at scale
Providing ongoing transparency on Election Ads
Working with the broader ecosystem to counter misinformation
Helping people navigate AI-generated content
• Industry Collaboration
Google recently became a member of the C2PA coalition, an initiative to provide more transparency and context for people regarding AI-generated content. As part of this effort, Google pledged, alongside other leading tech companies, to prevent the use of deceptive AI-generated imagery and audio or video content during this year’s global elections. A set of commitments called the ‘Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of AI in 2024 Elections’ has been established to deploy technology to counter harmful AI-generated content that may deceive voters.
This initiative continues Google’s work in various countries and regions during elections. Google said it is committed to working with government, industry, and civil society to help voters access authoritative and helpful information online.
Prominent tech companies, including Adobe, Arm, Intel, Microsoft, and Truepic, formed the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to create open technical standards that can verify the authenticity of digital content on the Internet, working in conjunction with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) that combats traceability issues and misinformation spread to consumers. The CAI comprises media, tech companies, and academics working together to foster the adoption of an open industry standard for content authenticity and provenance.
Source: Google India
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Photo: The Governor, Reserve Bank of India, addresses the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. Washington DC. April 12, 2023. (File Photo).
Photo: G20 Meeting in Brazil. G20 Social: Presentation of the priorities of the finance track to civil society. February 8, 2024. Image Credit: Audiovisual G20 Brasil.
Photo: G20 Meeting in Brazil. The first meeting of G20 foreign ministers. February 21, 2024. Image Credit: Audiovisual G20 Brasil.
Washington, DC, March 10, 2024 — After the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ first meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, examined the global economic outlook and highlighted some challenges policymakers face. She also mentioned the IMF’s focus on financial innovations and the importance of sound macroeconomic fundamentals.
Georgieva stated that the global economy’s near-term outlook is improving, which provides an opportunity for G20 policymakers to address medium-term economic challenges. However, there are risks to the downside, such as persistent inflation, financial sector risks, and supply disruptions.
She cautioned policymakers to be careful in 2024 when central banks must decide whether to cut inflation and when government authorities must pursue fiscal consolidation. Georgieva emphasized that structural reforms are necessary for productivity gains, growth improvements, and better living standards. The IMF staff has produced an AI preparedness index for countries that can help inform government efforts to deal with the digital transition.
Georgieva also discussed the IMF’s focus on financial innovations, particularly in three areas:
The IMF Managing Director stressed that the organization prioritizes sound macroeconomic fundamentals to promote growth and opportunities while acknowledging the detrimental effects of inequality. The IMF also focuses on strengthening individuals and communities by providing social safety nets, paying attention to labor markets and financial inclusion, and setting a minimum level of social spending to safeguard education and healthcare resources. Furthermore, the IMF recognizes the potential benefits of AI while remaining mindful of its potential risks.
Finally, Georgieva appreciated the focus on financing for development and highlighted the IMF’s collaboration with multilateral development banks to have a more significant impact. She also confirmed the IMF’s commitment to addressing debt vulnerabilities through the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable.
Source: IMF
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Photo: FEF India Fashion Awards x WION addressed Sustainability through the Lens of Fashion.
MUMBAI, India, March 8, 2024 — The 4th edition of the PEPSI presents the FEF India Fashion Awards (FEF IFA) 2024 x WION, started on March 7, 2024.
On the first day of the two-day event held at St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai, several industry experts came together to have insightful conversations. Celebrities such as Tamannaah Bhatia, an actor, and Masaba Gupta, a fashion designer and actor, added style and glamour to the inaugural day and participated in the ‘Fashion for Good’ sessions.
The event revolved around the ‘Fashion for Good’ theme and featured various sessions and panel discussions. These covered insightful and thought-provoking topics that explored the role of fashion in films and beyond.
Vaghish Pathak, the FEF India Fashion Awards Chairman, stated that “Fashion for good” is not a mere trend but a deliberate pledge to incorporate Sustainability into the essence of style. Fashion should reflect the importance of responsible choices that help improve the lives of small artisans and craftsmen who play a crucial role in preserving our heritage.
During a conversation about the significance of fashion, Tamannaah Bhatia, an actress, emphasized that in the past, people expressed more individuality than they do now. Nowadays, people tend to use fashion as a means of self-expression, which is something that happened to her. She further explained that she has become more confident in her choices and no longer needs to apologize.
Fashion Designer and Actor Masaba Gupta highlighted her brand’s sustainable practices, stating that they make small daily changes to ensure Sustainability. They have implemented a solid system to recycle and utilize waste fabric by creating scarves, masks, and scrunchies.
Fashion entrepreneurs showcased their business ideas and took advantage of the opportunity to transform their dreams into reality.
The FEF India Fashion Awards is a highly regarded platform in Asia that recognizes, salutes, and showcases the creativity and innovation of Indian fashion members to a global audience. The organization celebrates and honors fashion designers, models, photographers, artisans, and others whose outstanding contributions take the Indian fashion industry to greater heights.
Source: FEF India Fashion Awards
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Photo: Global Star Nora Fatehi signs Record Deal with Warner Music Group. Image provided by & copyright © Warner Music Group. Image Credit: Apoorv Maurya.
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 26, 2024 — Global star Nora Fatehi, the multi-talented singer, dancer, and actress whose music has already attracted millions of fans and billions of views and streams, has signed a new deal with Warner Music Group. It is her first agreement with a major global record company.
The partnership is to promote Nora’s global music career, working with teams in the U.S. and worldwide, expanding her fanbase through exciting projects and releases.
Nora is a Bollywood actress born in Toronto, Canada, to a family of Moroccan heritage. She has acted in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films showcasing her versatility. Nora is fluent in several languages, including Darija, Arabic, English, and French, which has helped her build a passionate and diverse fanbase worldwide. She has over 46 million followers on Instagram and 21 million on Facebook. Her music has generated over 1.2 billion streams, and her featured videos have received over 5 billion views on YouTube.
In 2018, she starred in the movie Satyameva Jayate and performed a rendition of the classic Bollywood song “Dilbar.” The song became a huge hit, generating more than 20 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of its release. It made it the first song on YouTube to achieve such numbers on the platform. Later, she collaborated with the renowned Moroccan group Fnaïre and recorded an Arabic version of the song, which helped her expand her horizons and captivate a broad audience across the Arab world. She became the first Arab-African artist to hit one billion views on a single music video on YouTube.
Nora has made a name in international music with impressive collaborations with artists such as Tanzanian singer-songwriter Rayvanny for the Afropop track “Pepeta.” Moreover, Nora has also released solo tracks, including “Im Bossy,” while her Bollywood film songs have accumulated five billion views on YouTube. Some of her popular Bollywood songs include “O Saki Saki,” “Garmi,” “Dance Meri Rani,” “Manike,” Kusu Kusu,” and more.
Nora has performed at prestigious events worldwide, including a historic concert with Fnaïre at the Olympia in Paris in 2020 and her performance at the Global Arena of EXPO 2020 in Dubai. Nora’s participation in the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar was a significant highlight of her career, as she shared the stage with celebrated global artists and entertained fans with her exceptional dance moves and performance of “Light the Sky,” the FIFA World Cup anthem.
Nora’s acting career has also been thriving, and her latest film, Crakk - Jeethegaa Toh Jiyegaa, was just released on Friday. It is a Hindi language film promoted as India’s first-ever extreme sports action movie.
Nora Fatehi shared that she has had a successful career, but a new deal has taken her international musical journey to the next level. She aspires to become a global music star and performer, connecting with fans worldwide. She aims to create music and dance that brings people together, using the diversity of her cultural background. Nora is thrilled to collaborate with Warner Music to leverage their experience and expertise to help her achieve her goal.
Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, and entrepreneurs to move entertainment culture globally, with a legacy spanning 200 years.
Source: Warner Music Group Corp.
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Photos: UNESCO’s Director-General visited Real Madrid’s training center to officially present VinÃcius Junior with his letter of appointment as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Images provided by & copyright © UNESCO/Juan BARBOSA.
Paris, France, February 6, 2024 — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has appointed Brazilian footballer VinÃcius Junior as Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All during a Real Madrid training center ceremony.
UNESCO’s Director-General visited Real Madrid’s training center to officially present VinÃcius Junior with his letter of appointment as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
“VinÃcius Junior is not only an exceptional football player; he has also been a committed advocate for equal opportunity through education in Brazil. He is a role model for an entire generation, and UNESCO is honored to count him today among its Goodwill Ambassadors,” UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said.
“Being appointed as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador at just 23 years old is more than an honor. It’s an achievement and a responsibility I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Of course, I want to be recognized as a great player and a citizen who strives to make a difference. I have advocated for education since I was 19, and my Institute in Brazil is gradually growing. Thanks to the support of UNESCO, we will positively impact the world,” remarked VinÃcius Junior, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
The Brazil and Real Madrid prodigy has made a name for himself in recent years by promoting access to education for all young people. In 2021, he set up the Instituto VinÃ.Jr. to help Brazilian children and teenagers from underprivileged neighborhoods return to school. The Institute draws on the values of sport to inspire students from all backgrounds to learn and continue their education.
VinÃcius Junior has been facing discrimination and prejudice, especially from fans, and has been fighting for inclusion. He has collaborated with FIFA and Brazil to raise awareness and promote the values of respect and dialogue. He has actively participated in the “Racism, don’t pretend you don’t see it” campaign. VinÃcius Junior’s dedication to social justice was recognized and presented with the 2023 Socrates Award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Audrey Azoulay has made promoting education her top priority in the roadmap she has entrusted to Vinicius Junior. Vinicius Junior will speak at UNESCO conferences to member states and the general public and support the Organization’s educational programs worldwide.
According to UNESCO, an estimated 250 million children and teenagers lack access to education today, an increase of 6 million since 2021. Additionally, seven out of ten children cannot read and comprehend an introductory text by age 10. Social inequality is one of the primary reasons behind the high dropout rates and the lack of academic progress.
VinÃcius Junior is the second Brazilian football player appointed Goodwill Ambassador. The first was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also called “Pele.”
Source: UNESCO
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Los Angeles, February 5, 2024 — Taylor Swift made history at the 2024 GRAMMYs by winning Album of the Year for her album ‘Midnights’ for the fourth time, making her the artist with the most wins in this Category at the Grammys. She surpassed legends like Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon, who have each won the award three times.
During her acceptance speech, Swift expressed her shock and gratitude and thanked her producer, Jack Antonoff, and collaborator, Lana Del Rey, who was also nominated in the same Category. She called Antonoff “a once-in-a-generation producer” and Del Rey “a legacy artist, a legend in her prime right now.”
Swift also said that the award is the work and that she wants to keep making music. She added that she loves her job, which makes her very happy.
Swift had already won the Best Pop Vocal Album award earlier in the telecast, marking her 13th win at the Grammys. It was a big night for her, and she used her first win to announce her upcoming album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ to be released on April 19.
Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus won The GRAMMY for Record of the Year for “Flowers.”
Source: Recording Academy / GRAMMYs
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Paris, France, February 3, 2024 — UNESCO has released a report titled “Enhancing Youth Participation in Urban Governance through City Youth Councils.” The Report highlights the significance of city youth councils in policymaking, which enables young citizens to exercise their civic rights, promotes inclusion, and enhances youth agency in shaping their future.
The Report, the first of its kind, provides a global compilation of city youth councils’ history, compositions, typologies, and functions. It aims to identify the best practices of city youth councils and proposes ideas to foster collaboration, amplify youth voices, and present recommendations for creating inclusive communities.
Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO, emphasized the importance of evidence-based methodology in determining the impact and effectiveness of city youth councils.
The Report indicates that city youth councils provide a formalized arrangement for continuous engagement with policymakers. They have played a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of leaders, fostering youth participation in decision-making processes, and promoting social change and dialogue.
The survey by the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities served as the basis for the Report’s recommendations.
One of UNESCO’s critical missions is to promote young people’s active and meaningful participation in decision-making processes. As such, it encourages local governments to create spaces where youth can engage in these processes and contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. By doing so, the local administrations can help build a more inclusive and representative society that values the voices of its young people.
Source: UNESCO
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New Delhi, January 30, 2024 —Today, the President of India nominated Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha.
Satnam Singh Sandhu, the son of a farmer, is an accomplished educationist in India. He faced difficulties in pursuing education himself, being from an agricultural background. Therefore, he made it his mission to establish a high-quality educational institution, starting with the Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) at Landran in Mohali in 2001. He then went a step further and founded Chandigarh University in 2012. The university has been ranked in the QS World Rankings 2023 and is the top private university in Asia.
Chandigarh University Chancellor Sandhu is also a philanthropist who has financially assisted countless students to pursue quality education. He is actively involved in community efforts to improve health and wellness and promote communal harmony through his two NGOs, the Indian Minorities Foundation and the New India Development (NID) Foundation.
In addition to his work in India, he has made significant efforts for national integration and worked extensively with the diaspora abroad.
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs
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Maratha Military Landscapes of India, developed between the 17th and 19th centuries, represent an extraordinary fortification and military system envisioned by the Maratha rulers.
Photo: The Taj Mahal, Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1983. Image Credit: Otis Yang. [File Photo]
New Delhi, January 29, 2024 — The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” is India’s proposal for UNESCO World Heritage List recognition for 2024-25. The nomination consists of twelve parts, including Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohgad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. These parts, located in diverse geographic and physiographic areas, showcase the strategic military powers of Maratha rule.
There are 42 World Heritage sites in India, of which 34 are cultural sites, 7 are natural sites, and one is a mixed site. Maharashtra has six World Heritage Sites, including five cultural sites and one natural site: Ajanta Caves (1983), Ellora Caves (1983), Elephanta Caves (1987), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004), Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai (2018), and Western Ghats of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala (2012), which is a serial property in the natural category.
The Maratha Military Landscapes of India, included in the Tentative List of World Heritage sites in 2021, is the sixth cultural property proposed for inclusion in the World Heritage List from Maharashtra.
Source: Ministry of Culture
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Photos: The Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, India, on January 29, 2024.
Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India
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Photos: India celebrated its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, with a Parade in New Delhi.
Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India
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Photo: Salma Hayek arrives on the red carpet of the 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & copyright © Richard Harbaugh / A.M.P.A.S. [File Photo]
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 23, 2024 - Actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid announced the 96th Oscars nominations from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater via a global live stream, an international satellite feed, and broadcast media.
Beetz and Quaid announced the nominees in 8 categories, followed by the remaining 15 at the live event attended by international media and industry guests.
The Academy members of each of the 18 branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories. It means that actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, and so on. However, the Academy selects nominees by a vote of multi-branch screening committees in the Animated Feature Film, International Feature Film, and Live live-action Short Film categories. All voting members are eligible to choose the Best Picture nominees. This year’s voting participation was at an all-time high, with members submitting ballots from 93 countries.
NOMINATIONS FOR THE 96th ACEDEMY AWARDS
• Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
• Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
• Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
• Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
• Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
• Achievement in Cinematography
• Achievement in Costume Design
• Achievement in Directing
• Best Documentary Feature Film
• Best Documentary Short Film
• Achievement in Film Editing
• Best International Feature Film of the Year
• Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
• Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original score)
• Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original song)
• Best Motion Picture of the Year
• Achievement in Production Design
• Best Animated Short Film
• Best Live-action Short Film
• Achievement in Sound
• Achievement in Visual Effects
• Adapted Screenplay
• Original Screenplay
Active members of the Academy are eligible to vote for the winners in all 23 categories beginning Thursday, February 22, through Tuesday, February 27.
The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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• Representatives of the country’s major spiritual and religious sects attended the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
Photos: Prime Minister Modi at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shree Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22, 2024.
Photos: Glimpses of Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shree Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22, 2024.
New Delhi, India, January 22, 2024 — On January 22, 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the consecration ceremony (Pran Pratishtha) of Shri Ramlalla in the newly constructed Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir located in Ayodhya. The Prime Minister had received an invitation from the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust for the ceremony.
Representatives of the country’s major spiritual and religious sects attended the historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony. In addition, people from various tribal communities and all walks of life also participated in the event. The Prime Minister addressed this distinguished gathering on this significant occasion.
The Prime Minister interacted with the Shramjeevis, who were associated with the construction of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir. He also visited the Kuber Tila, an ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiva, and performed Pooja and Darshan at this restored temple.
The magnificent Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is constructed in the traditional Nagara style. It has a length of 380 feet (east-west), a width of 250 feet, and a height of 161 feet. Three hundred ninety-two pillars and 44 doors support the temple. The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. The main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor contains the idol of Shri Ramlalla, which depicts the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram.
The main entrance to the Mandir is on the eastern side. To reach it, you must climb 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. The Mandir has five halls known as Mandaps - Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. There is also a historic well called Sita Koop located near the Mandir. This well dates back to the ancient era. In the southwestern part of the Mandir complex, you can find Kuber Tila, where the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu.
The foundation of the Mandir has been built using roller-compacted concrete (RCC) that is 14 meters thick, giving it the appearance of an artificial rock formation. The entire structure has been constructed without the use of iron. A 21-foot-high plinth has been built using granite to protect against ground moisture. The Mandir complex boasts a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety, and an independent power station. The construction of the Mandir was carried out using traditional and indigenous technology of the country.
Source: Prime Minister’s Office
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