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Photo: World Women Badminton Champion P.V. Sindhu inaugurating SportX at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India.
Photo: World Women Badminton Champion P.V. Sindhu addressing the gathering at SportX inauguration.
Photo: The School of Business, Woxsen University, establishes International Advisory Board.
HYDERABAD, India, August 15, 2023 — P.V. Sindhu, Padma Bhushan Awardee, Olympic medallist & World Women Badminton champion, unveiled Asia’s most exquisite indoor sports arena, the magnum opus of Woxsen University, SportX, at Woxsen University Campus.
The facility, sprawling over a 60-acre canvas, is a testament to Woxsen’s pursuit of excellence in sports infrastructure, with the highest international standards master plan for almost every indoor and outdoor sport.
The arena offers billiards, pool, carrom, chess, table tennis, Zumba, Pilates, and gymnastics facilities, providing an encompassing environment for both champions and enthusiasts.
P.V. Sindhu praised the impressive infrastructure of Woxsen University and urged students to capitalize on the opportunities available to them: “I am amazed by the top-notch facilities here at Woxsen. Having visited multiple universities, I can confidently say that Woxsen stands out as the best.”
Woxsen’s pursuit of excellence extends beyond the classroom. With a master plan that covers nearly every indoor and outdoor sport, Woxsen’s facilities meet the highest international standards over 60 acres. The outdoor sports courts include Box Cricket, 5-a-side Football Turf, Sand Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Kabaddi, Golf Practice Green & Mini-Driving Range, Croquet, and an ICC Standards Cricket Stadium. These facilities are meticulously designed with floodlighting and high fencing, allowing for round-the-clock use.
SportX epitomizes excellence, perseverance, and the quest for flawlessness. With its state-of-the-art 8 Badminton Courts that adhere to BWF and Olympic standards, Yonex Mats, and 2 Squash Courts of WSF standards, SportX symbolizes a dedication to raising the bar in sports. The venue also boasts top-of-the-line amenities for billiards, pool, carrom, chess, table tennis, Zumba, Pilates, and gymnastics, creating a comprehensive environment for professionals and hobbyists.
Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure. Woxsen offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, Liberal Arts & Humanities, and Sciences. With 100+ Global Partner Universities and Strong Industry Connect, Woxsen is one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge.
Source: Woxsen University, Hyderabad
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— The singer, songwriter, actress, and social media creator becomes the first TruSkin brand ambassador.
Photo: Kylie Cantrall. Image provided by & copyright © TruSkin.
NEW YORK, August 12, 2023 — Plant-based skincare brand TruSkin has announced its first brand ambassador, actress and singer Kylie Cantrall. She will collaborate with the brand on new product launches, social media initiatives, and the overall brand vision. The partnership will culminate in a unique, limited-time holiday gift set curated by Kylie herself.
TruSkin’s formulas are cruelty-free, dermatologist-tested, clinically tested, manufactured in the USA, and clean, with no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or PEGs. Kylie’s use of TruSkin products models the importance of caring for your skin from a young age, using clean ingredients, and perfectly encapsulates the brand’s “skin-friendly, skin nutrition” motto.
Source: TruSkin
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 11, 2023 — The United States Postal Service has collaborated with the American Philatelic Society to launch a sheet of twenty uniquely designed Thinking of You stamps. Each stamp features whimsical artwork and stickers adorned with heartfelt messages of encouragement, which you can use to embellish envelopes. These stamps enable individuals to convey celebration, gratitude, and well-wishes to their loved ones. Additionally, they serve as a simple yet meaningful way to reach out to friends and family members, regardless of distance.
Source: U.S. Postal Service
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Photo: Pecco Bagnaia. Bagnaia and Martin go head-to-head in the MotoGP World Championship at the Sachsenring circuit in Germany, with the Spaniard taking the win by a fraction at the flag. Image provided by & copyright © DUCATI.
New Delhi, August 2, 2023 — JioCinema and Sports18 will exclusively live-stream MotoGP in India, thanks to a partnership with Viacom18. Fans can enjoy an exhaustive live presentation of the world’s biggest motorcycle racing championship, which features the most skilled riders on the fastest prototype bikes made by leading manufacturers.
The coverage will include practice sessions, qualifying, and the Grand Prix race across the weekend. The 2023 season is the biggest yet, offering 21 races across 18 countries, including the milestone 14th round in India, where MotoGP will debut.
Viacom18 Sports Head of Strategy and Partnerships, Hursh Shrivastava, expressed excitement at bringing the world’s best motorcycle racing show to Indian sports fans and widening its fan base through their diversified offerings. This new partnership will allow Indian MotoGP fans to catch all the action from the pinnacle of two-wheeled racing, including the Moto2 and Moto3 classes.
Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, is also thrilled to bring the sport to Indian fans. India is a crucial market for the motorcycle industry and for MotoGP as the pinnacle of the two-wheeled world.
Viacom’s extensive reach across India will bring MotoGP to all corners of the country and allow more fans to watch this incredible sport. COO of FairStreet Sports, the promoters of the Indian GP and the Broadcasting Rights licensee, Pushkar Nath Srivastava, is confident that Viacom18 is the ideal partner to showcase the exhilarating sport of MotoGP in India. Their extensive reach on both television and OTT platforms and commitment to launching and promoting premier sports perfectly align with their vision for the historic debut of MotoGP in the country.
MotoGP adds to Viacom18 Sports’ diversified portfolio of world-class sporting events, strengthening its position as a critical player in the industry.
Source: MotoGP™
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That was some race! 🥵ðŸ¤#KTM #ReadyToRace #BritishGP 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/X16GrrSeY3
— Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (@KTM_Racing) August 6, 2023
🥇 HISTORY MAKER! 🥇
— MotoGP™ðŸ (@MotoGP) August 6, 2023
David Alonso becomes the FIRST-EVER Colombian Grand Prix winner! 🇨🇴#BritishGP 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/66o88ENFRZ
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Photo: Kelly Ripa 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 © Michael Baker / A.M.P.A.S. (File Photo)
• 2023 Student Academy Awards Semifinalists
• Alternative/Experimental
• Animation
• Documentary
• Narrative
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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New Delhi, July 30, 2023 — The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) has partnered with Reliance Brands for the Hyundai India Couture Week.
The event, scheduled at the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi from July 25 to August 2, 2023, serves as a top platform for showcasing India’s most talented bridal and couture designers.
The partnership between FDCI and Reliance Brands aims to enhance the event’s significance, which has been a crucial player in highlighting the influence of designer-led businesses in India and placing Indian craftsmanship at the forefront of the domestic luxury scene.
Sunil Sethi, Chairman of FDCI, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that he looks forward to the value it will bring in future years.
Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice President of Reliance Brands, added that the partnership reaffirms their commitment to the growth of the designer fashion industry in India and the creation of global benchmarks in showcase, appeal, and visibility.
Source: FDCI
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WASHINGTON, DC, July 25, 2023 — The National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly announced the National Press Club Journalism Awards winners.
The Wall Street Journal took home four awards in various categories, including its coverage of investor-backed telehealth services, photography of Ukrainian soldiers affected by a land mine, an investigation into Southwest Airlines’ role in last year’s holiday travel debacle, and its humorous take on ‘quiet quitting.’
Eileen O’Reilly stated that these awards celebrate exceptional journalism and acknowledge the journalists’ efforts to serve the public. The Nell Minnow Award for Cultural Criticism got awarded for an Insider story that sparked a national conversation on ‘quiet quitting.’ Nick Grube, who covers Washington for Honolulu Civil Beat, won the Washington Regional Reporting category for the second year. His reporting derailed a gubernatorial bid, sparked a congressional ethics organization, and pulled a federal nomination.
ABC News won an award for its breaking news coverage following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, and PBS NewsHour won for its on-the-ground reporting in Ukraine. The New York Times was awarded the Joan M. Friedenberg Online Journalism Award for its coverage of Ukraine.
The awards dinner will occur at the National Press Club on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The event will start at 6 p.m. with a reception in the Holeman Lounge, followed by dinner and a program in the ballroom.
• WINNERS:
• Consumer Journalism-Newspapers
- Rolfe Winkler, Khadeeja Safdar, and Andrea Fuller from the Wall Street Journal for “Uncontrolled Substances”
• Consumer Journalism-Periodicals
- A team of reporters from The Markup for “Pixel Hunt.”
• Consumer Journalism-Broadcast
- Susan Hogan, Rick Yarborough, Steve Jones, Lance Ing, and Carlos Olazagasti of WRC-TV NBC Washington for “Driveway Danger”
• Breaking News - Print/Online
- Alison Sider, Dawn Gilbertson, and Jacob Passy of the Wall Street Journal for “Southwest’s Holiday Meltdown”
• Breaking News - Broadcast
- Devin Dwyer, Sarah Herndon, and Paul Strzegowski of ABC News for “Dobbs decision impact.”
• Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence-Print
- Joel Schectman and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin from Reuters News for “America’s Throwaway Spies: How the CIA failed Iranian informants in its secret war with Tehran.”
• Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence-Broadcast
- Nick Schifrin, Jack Hewson and Simon Ostrovsky, Eric O’Connor, Ed Ram, and Volodymyr Solohub of PBS NewsHour for “War in Ukraine”
• Washington Regional Reporting
- Nick Grube of Honolulu Civil Beat
• Arthur E. Rowse Award for Excellence in Examining the News Media-Print
- Wesley Lowery from The Philadelphia Inquirer for “Black City, White Paper”
• Newsletter Journalism
- Somini Sengupta and Manuela Andreoni, The New York Times
• Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting - Print
- Maria Bolotnikova of The Intercept and The Guardian for coverage of poultry industry practices
• Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting - Broadcast
- A team of journalists from NBC News/The Pulitzer Center for reporting on the race for a covid vaccine enriching monkey poachers.
• Joan M. Friedenberg Online Journalism Award
- Yousuf Al-Hlou and Masha Froliak of The New York Times for their coverage of the war in Ukraine
• Angele Gingras Humor Award
- Callum Borchers of The Wall Street Journal for “On the Clock”
• Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism
- Jacob Gardenswartz of The Wyoming Truth
• Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Writing on the Problems of Geriatrics
- Ava Kofman of ProPublica and The New Yorker for “The Hospice Hustle: Endgame”
• Michael A. Dornheim Award
- Craig Whitlock and Nate Jones of the Washington Post for “Foreign Servants: Retired U.S. Generals, Admirals Take Top Jobs With Saudi Crown Prince”
• Lee Walczak Award for Political Analysis
- Domenico Montanaro of National Public Radio for “Explaining the right and its impact on politics.”
• Nell Minow Award for Cultural Criticism
- Aki Ito of Insider for “The Rise of ‘Quiet Quitting’”
• News Photo Award
- Emanuele Satolli of The Wall Street Journal for “Death and Devastation: A Visual Chronicle of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”
• HONORABLE MENTIONS:
• Consumer Journalism-Newspapers
- Michael Hawthorne of The Chicago Tribune for “Forever Chemical Threatens Consumers”
• Consumer Journalism-Broadcast
- Vicky Nguyen, Joe Enoch, Adiel Kaplan, Jean Lee, and Jamie Nguyen from NBC News for “Frontover Dangers”
• Edwin Hood Award-Print
- Barak Ravid of Axios for “Biden’s Peace: How the U.S. pushed normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.”
• Washington Regional Reporting
- Orion Donovan-Smith of the Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Arthur E. Rowse Award for Excellence in Examining the News Media-Print
- Alissa Quart of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project for “Make Journalism Work For Those Not Born Into an Elite Class”
• Newsletter Journalism
- James Lartey and team, The Marshall Project, for their entry “Closing Argument.”
• Ann Cottrell Free Award - Print
- Kenny Torrella of Vox for “The Fight for Animal Welfare through Alternative Meat Sources”
• Ann Cottrell Free Award - Broadcast
- Avery Travis, Chris Nelson, David Barer, and Josh Hinkle of KXAN for “Vetting Your Pet’s Vet”
• Joan M. Friedenberg Award
- Sophia Jones, Nidžara AhmetaÅ¡ević, and Milivoje Pantović of Rolling Stone for “The DJ and the War Crimes”
• Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Writing on the Problems of Geriatrics
- Kitty Eisele of Texas Public Radio for “Twenty-Four Seven: A Podcast About Caregiving”
• Michael A. Dornheim Award
- A team of journalists from NBC News, The Washington Post, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, and Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism for “The Pentagon knows contractors for overseas bases have engaged extensively in trafficking workers despite ‘zero tolerance.”
• Lee Walczak Award for Political Analysis
- Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux and Maggie Koerth of FiveThirtyEight for their abortion coverage
• Nell Minow Award for Cultural Criticism
- Jeremy Eichler of The Boston Globe for coverage of classical music
Source: National Press Club
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Washington, DC, July 25, 2023 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced in a press briefing on July 25, 2023, that the global economy is gradually recovering from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The briefing marked the release of July’s update of the World Economic Outlook report.
According to the IMF’s baseline forecast, global growth will slow from 3.5% in 2022 to 3.0% this year and the next. However, this is an upgrade of 0.2 percentage points for 2023 from the IMF’s April projections.
IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, stated that global economic activity has been resilient in the first quarter of this year, resulting in a modest upward revision for global growth in 2023. Although some positive changes have occurred since April, such as the recovery of supply chains and the decrease in COVID-19 cases, inflation remains high, and monetary policy tightening has raised borrowing costs, constraining economic activity. Gourinchas expressed concern about medium-term growth prospects and declining household purchasing power.
While some adverse risks have moderated, the balance remains tilted to the downside. Gourinchas highlighted that the main policy priority now is to conquer inflation. Central banks in economies with elevated and persistent core inflation should continue to signal their commitment to reducing inflation. Fiscal policy should tighten to rebuild fiscal buffers and reinforce the overall credibility of disinflation strategies, with targeted support for the most vulnerable.
Improvements to the economy’s supply side would facilitate fiscal consolidation and a smoother inflation decline toward target levels. Gourinchas urged urgent action to strengthen global cooperation on climate policies, international trade, or debt restructuring to address common challenges. The outlook has improved since April, but the balance of risks remains tilted downward, IMF concluded.
Source: IMF
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— The Editor is a Financial Market Analyst with IMF Academic Certification.
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Photo: The Taj Mahal, Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1983. Image Credit: Otis Yang.
New Delhi, July 24, 2023 — India currently has 40 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Additionally, there are 52 sites on the UNESCO Tentative List, with six sites added in 2022.
It is a prerequisite for any property to be included in the Tentative List before UNESCO can consider it for World Heritage Site status. The Tentative List is continuously augmented. According to the UNESCO Operational Guidelines in 2021, a country can nominate only one cultural or natural property annually for the inscription process.
Furthermore, the inclusion of any site requires meeting the criteria of authenticity and integrity and providing justification for its Outstanding Universal Value.
Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development, G Kishan Reddy, provided this information in the Lok Sabha today.
Source: Ministry of Culture, Government of India
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Photo: Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is World’s Second Best Cities for Students. Image Credit: Roman Boldyrev.
LONDON, July 20, 2023 — QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a renowned higher education expert, has released the 11th edition of the QS Best Student Cities, which compares 160 top educational destinations, including 26 new entries.
London has remained the world’s best student city for the fifth consecutive year. Tokyo ranks second, followed by Seoul in third. Melbourne has ascended to fourth place, while Munich has slipped to fifth.
QS ranks cities with a population of at least 250,000 and a minimum of two universities in the QS World University Ranking. The ranking includes student feedback and opinions, with 100,000 survey responses contributing to the Desirability and Student Voice indicators.
London has retained its position as the world’s best student city due to its high concentration of world-class universities, excellent student feedback, diverse student population, and outstanding graduate career opportunities.
• Highlights
• QS Best Student Cities 2024
RANK — CITY — COUNTRY — SCORE
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds
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Photo: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addresses the G20 Central Bank Governors Meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, on July 18, 2023. (Image provided by Ministry of Finance, Government of India.)
Photo: IMF G20 Chart on Global Inflation.
Gandhinagar, India. July 18, 2023 — Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, thanked the Indian government for their hospitality and praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Central Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das for their leadership during the G20 meeting in Gandhinagar, India.
Georgieva discussed the global economy’s resilience despite recent shocks and rising interest rates but noted that medium-term growth prospects remain weak and economic disparities across countries are a concern.
She called for G20 leaders to take domestic and international policy action to move the global economy onto a more vibrant medium-term path, emphasizing the need to durably bring inflation down, rebuild fiscal buffers, and implement growth-enhancing reforms.
She said that our world is wealthier than when the current international financial architecture was established, but it’s also more fragile. The global economy is resilient, but this resilience isn’t distributed evenly.
The IMF Chief concluded that we could achieve a more vibrant and inclusive future by implementing domestic policy actions to improve growth prospects and international action to support vulnerable members of our global community.
Source: IMF
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Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, July 17, 2023 — The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings are taking place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, on July 17-18, 2023.
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, and Dr. Shaktikanta Das, the Reserve Bank of India Governor, are chairing the meetings.
Participants include Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from G20 members, guest countries, and heads of International Organizations such as IMF, World Bank, and WTO.
The meetings are organized into five thematic sessions:
G20 India will organize a special cultural program called Ratri Bhoj Par Samvad for the delegates of the G20 summit.
The organizers have also planned excursions to the vibrant state of Gujarat for the delegates on July 19, 2023, which include guided tours of Ahmedabad City, Patan and Modhera, and the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
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Very inspiring click, highlighting the critical role women play in shaping our world's future. https://t.co/h0A2jlbxO9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 17, 2023
Governor Shri @DasShaktikanta met with Dr. Thomas Jordan, Chairman, Governing Board, Swiss National Bank (@SNB_BNS), in the presence of RBI Deputy Governor Dr. M.D. Patra in #Gandhinagar during the #G20summit. #RBI #RBIGovernor #G20 #G20India #G20Summit #FMCGB @g20org pic.twitter.com/nFNCrZ0Sf7
— ReserveBankOfIndia (@RBI) July 16, 2023
Governor @DasShaktikanta and Mr. Ajay Banga, President, @WorldBank met at #Gandhinagar on the sidelines of G20 FMCBG and held discussions on a range of issues. #RBI #RBIGovernor #RBItoday #WorldBank #G20 #G20India #FMCGB #G20FMCBG pic.twitter.com/w1jWaXZmwu
— ReserveBankOfIndia (@RBI) July 17, 2023
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Paris, France, July 15, 2023 — The United States officially became the 194th Member State of UNESCO after accepting the Constitution of the United Nations Education, Culture, and Science (UNESCO) on July 10.
The Secretary of State of the United States, on behalf of the country, signed the United States Document of Acceptance to the UNESCO Constitution and deposited it with the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the depositary of UNESCO’s Constitution.
“The return of the United States to UNESCO is complete: it has officially become a Member State of our Organization once again. It is excellent news for UNESCO. The momentum we have regained in recent years will now continue to grow. Our initiatives will be stronger worldwide,” said Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General.
The United States had cited the successful modernization of the organization, its management reforms, mediation efforts, and new initiatives to tackle contemporary challenges as reasons for rejoining.
Source: UNESCO
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Photo: India has successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission to land a spacecraft on the Moon. Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, Department of Space, and Department of Atomic Energy, spoke at Sriharikota after the launch, praising the team and thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unlocking the gates of Sriharikota and enabling India’s space sector.
The LVM3 M4 rocket lifted off from the 2nd Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR, Sriharikota, at 2:35 PM, July 14, 2023, and successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 into orbit. Chandrayaan-3, in its precise orbit, has begun its journey to the Moon. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) said the spacecraft’s health is normal.
Source: Department of Space, Government of India
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Photos: Prime Minister Modi attends the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, France, on July 14, 2023.
Paris, France, July 14, 2023 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Bastille Day Parade as Guest of Honour in Paris, France, on July 14, 2023. The invitation came from H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
241-member tri-service Indian armed forces contingent led by a military band also participated in the Parade, marking the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership. The Indian Army contingent was led by the Punjab Regiment, along with the Rajputana Rifles Regiment. Rafale Jets of the Indian Air Force, from the 101 Squadron from Hashimara, formed a part of the flypast during the Parade.
Along with the Indian military and a Rafale Jets flypast, the Parade celebrated the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership and the democratic values of ‘Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.’
Source: Prime Minister’s Office
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Photo: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan. June 27, 2023. (File Photo)
New Delhi, July 08, 2023 — Rashtrapati Bhavan will host the Visitor’s Conference 2023 on July 10 and 11. Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) is the official residence of the President of India. The President of India is the Visitor of 162 Central Institutions of Higher Learning and will be conferring Visitor’s Awards on July 10, before the conference.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, will deliver her inaugural address on July 10. The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, will also address the conference. On July 11, the conference will focus on “Education for Sustainable Development: Building a Better World,” with five groups brainstorming on sub-themes. The conference will present the outcome of deliberations to the President during the concluding session, where President Droupadi Murmu will address the attendees.
Source: President’s Secretariat
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— Over 400 delegates attend the Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit in Gandhinagar Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad, July 07, 2023 — Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, launched the Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, with more than 400 delegates in attendance.
Bhupendrabhai opened the event by highlighting the state’s rich history of urbanization and the forward-looking initiatives to promote green development.
Ahmedabad, chairing the sixth U20 cycle, brought together over 140 foreign city leaders and more than 70 national and international mayors to address challenges in achieving sustainable urban development. Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, emphasized the need for building capacities and adequate finances to deal with the impact of climate change.
The Mayor of Ahmedabad, Kiritkumar Parmar, stressed the need for an action-oriented agenda to ensure sustainable and equitable urban development.
Leading executives from the global convenors of U20, UCLG (United Cities and Local Governments), and C40 Cities also addressed the Summit. Ms. Emilia Saiz Carrancedo, Secretary General of UCLG, said that U20 deliberations give hope to cities, national governments, and G20. “U20 is not only a summit; it is a process that leads to transformation”, she said. Dr. Kevin Austin, Deputy Executive Director of C40 Cities, complemented the actions taken by Indian cities for climate and clean air and stressed that the world cannot solve the climate crisis without cities’ proactive participation.
The Ahmedabad Climate Action Plan was launched during the Summit, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and addressing challenges such as rising urban heat, flooding, and natural resource scarcity.
The Summit also saw the participation of over one hundred Indian delegates from more than thirty cities.
Source: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India
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Photo: National Press Club awards Veronica Irwin its 2023 Shirley & Dennis Feldman Fellowship.
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 — The National Press Club in Washington, DC, the world’s leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen Veronica Irwin, a San Francisco-based graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, as the recipient of its prestigious 2023 Shirley & Dennis Feldman Fellowship.
The National Press Club awards this Fellowship to outstanding graduate students in journalism. It selected Irwin for the award for her exceptional writing skills and versatility. She has covered various topics, including financial technology, Oakland’s sideshow culture, the San Francisco homeless crisis, and open banking.
In her application essay, Irwin said that she wants to continue her education to impact the people she writes about significantly. After completing her graduate studies at New York University’s Business and Economic Reporting Program, Irwin plans to continue reporting on financial technology, but with a difference. She wants to write comprehensive stories based on an in-depth analysis of the facts that will lead readers to take action and create change.
Irwin’s supervisors at Protocol, where she worked as a breaking news reporter, praised her creative story ideas, collaborative spirit, and drive. They described her as having considerable empathy, a strong work ethic, and the ability to win over even the most sophisticated sources.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute, an affiliate of the National Press Club, administers the scholarship.
• Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the World’s Leading Professional Organization for Journalists. Located three blocks from the White House, the Club has as its members more than 3,000 reporters, editors, and expert communicators worldwide representing almost every major news organization. Over the years, distinguished personalities, including U.S. Presidents and World Leaders like India’s Prime Ministers, Jawahar Lal Nehru, and Dr. Manmohan Singh, have graced the Club with their presence as speakers.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute, an affiliate of the National Press Club, promotes an engaged, global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with the skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy.
Source: National Press Club
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UNESCO’s 193 Member States, meeting for an Extraordinary Session of the General Conference on Friday, voted by a vast majority to approve the proposal submitted by the United States to rejoin the Organization.
With this return, UNESCO will be in an even stronger position to carry out its Mandate — UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.
Photos: 5th extraordinary session of the General Conference of UNESCO. UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. June 30, 2023. Images provided by & copyright © UNESCO/Christelle ALIX.
Paris, June 30, 2023 — On June 8, 2023, the United States sent a letter to the Director-General of UNESCO, proposing to rejoin the Organization as early as July based on a concrete financial plan, which includes a commitment to repay its estimated arrears of $619 million.
“It’s a great day for UNESCO and multilateralism. Building upon the momentum achieved in recent years, our Organization is again moving towards universalism with this return of the United States,” UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay remarked.
UNESCO’s 193 member states met on Thursday for an extraordinary session of the General Conference to examine this proposal. On Friday afternoon, they adopted the American proposal by a vast majority. It fulfills all the conditions for a total return of the United States to UNESCO in July. (132 Votes in Favor, 10 Votes Against).
• A Reinforced Budget to implement its Mandate
The United States will fund the equivalent of 22% of the Organization’s regular budget. To this will be added the progressive payment of their arrears and, as of 2023, voluntary contributions to fund programs, including those supporting access to education and the protection of journalists.
Thus, UNESCO will benefit from a reinforced budget to implement its education, culture, science, and information programs. It will also be able to step up its actions for Africa and gender equality, two of its strategic priorities.
• A Return that Underscores UNESCO’s Central Role
Elected to head the Organization in November 2017, Audrey Azoulay has led mediations to ease political tensions and find consensus on the most sensitive topics, such as the Middle East. She has also reformed the Organization to make it more efficient.
“UNESCO’s Mandate - education, science, culture, freedom of information - is central to meeting the challenges of the 21st century. This centrality, as well as the easing of political tensions within the Organization and the initiatives launched in recent years, have led the United States to initiate this return,” UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay stated.
UNESCO has thus been able to launch new initiatives enabling it to fully grasp the challenges of today - such as the ethics of artificial intelligence and the protection of oceans.
In a letter sent to UNESCO’s Director-General at the beginning of June, the United States refers to these reforms and initiatives among the reasons for its return.
Source: UNESCO
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Photo: Francesco Bagnaia. Assen, Netherlands. Image provided by & copyright © Ducati.
Assen, Netherlands, June 26, 2023 — Francesco Bagnaia won his fourth GP race of the year at the Assen Circuit in the Netherlands, finishing ahead of Marco Bezzecchi. However, due to a low-speed slide-out, Enea Bastianini could not finish the race.
Bagnaia led the race from the front, with a comfortable margin of 1.2 seconds over Bezzecchi.
Brad Binder surprised the riders on the front row to take the holeshot from fifth on the grid. However, Bagnaia took the lead from him and maintained it for the rest of the race, leading the chequered flag first for the seventh time this year. This win boosted his championship lead to 35 points over Martin and 36 points over Bezzecchi.
Despite the outcome for Bastianini, he showed a good pace in both the sprint and primary races. Director General of Ducati Corse, Luigi Dall’Igna, praised the team’s efforts on a challenging weekend.
• Get Ready, India!
MotoGP will hold its first-ever race in India at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Preparations are already underway for this historic event.
Bringing the sport closer to fans, the race at the Buddh International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh is an essential milestone in MotoGP’s mission to make motorcycle racing more accessible to everyone. India Government Officials and MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta enthusiastically supported this announcement.
Union Sports Minister of the Government of India, Mr. Anurag Thakur, said, “It’s a historic day for the sporting industry and a tribute to the 75th year of India’s celebration.”
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Yogi Adityanath, stated, “It’s a matter of great pride for Uttar Pradesh to host such a global event. Our government will provide full support to MotoGP Bharat.”
MotoGP Bharat promises to be India’s most significant motorsport event since the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix. Fans can gear up for an unforgettable experience at the jaw-dropping MotoGP Bharat, with the planet’s best riders fiercely battling it out on the Buddh Circuit in pursuit of ultimate triumph. Don’t miss the chance to witness the magic of prodigious talents like Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia, and more. Get ready for a blast of speed!
Sources: Ducati, MotoGP Bharat
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