Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi and the Father of the Nation, was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, leaders across party lines paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat in Delhi. (Photo by Nandagopal Rajan)

President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to Gandhi and said that his thoughts were not 'merely idle musings, but an outcome of his sustained practice'. (PTI)

My literary hero, the Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong’o, once said that for most writers (and publishers), heaven is divided into French, German, Spanish and English. Since 2014, when he delivered that speech, a powerful stream has opened another gate into paradise. This force, which has always operated in the building blocks of knowledge, but not properly recognised for what it is, he described as the language of languages: translation.

Heaven now has more than four lanes. Through this medium flows the novelty of experiences from translated languages. A bit of a shock to the literary system which still has some difficulty accepting even the possibility that there might be riches stored in languages other than what a European heaven has to offer.

During a meeting of the Ayush department on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath provided directions for the formation of an integrated Ayush Board in the state for the management of institutions related to Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Siddha, Naturopathy, and Yoga practices, as well as the registration of doctors associated with these methods.

Chief Minister Yogi said, “At present three separate boards are operating regarding Ayurvedic, Unani and Homeopathy medical practices. It is now necessary to integrate all these under one board, giving them a unified look. This will not only streamline the establishment and development of new institutions but will also simplify the registration process for qualified doctors.”

Former chairman of the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) Dr. Dinesh Dasa was on Friday appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

On Friday, he also joined and took the oath of Office and Secrecy as a Member. The Oath was administered by Chairman, UPSC Dr. Manoj Soni.

Dr. Dasa served as the Chairman of GPSC from February 2016- January 2022. During his tenure, the commission processed 827 advertisements to recruit 26,116 officers in which total 62 lakh candidates were registered and participated.

The Minister for Development of North East Region, Tourism, and Culture, G. Kishan Reddy, yesterday launched India's first 5G training labs and 5G applications in Health sector in all the North Eastern States. Addressing the gathering virtually in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised the significance of this ambitious stride toward establishing a vibrant 5G digital ecosystem in the North East region.

Mr. Reddy highlighted how this technological advancement would unlock vast opportunities for growth and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. He further added that with a burgeoning 5G market, North Eastern States will be able to tap into this opportunity and enhance public delivery of services. Mr Reddy further affirmed the Government's steadfast commitment to establishing the North East as India's new growth engine, with over five lakh crore rupees invested in connectivity and infrastructure development in the region over the past nine and a half years.

Umling La, the world’s highest motorable road situated at a height of 19,024 feet, has scored a world record by successfully hosting an international fashion show at the highest altitude, officials said. The show was held Thursday under Vibrant Ladakh Festival in which models from 14 nations from across the world participated.

The event was organised by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in partnership with Ladakh Art and Entertainment Alliance and was supported by Indian Army and Border Roads Organisation. Two Ladakhi models were among those who walked the runway at record height. The Umling La fashion show was aimed at promoting 'one world one family' creed of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', as well as the highly valued GI tagged Pashmina of Ladakh, the show’s organisers said. The costumes donned by the models introduced a colour palette which reflected the spring and summer hues and also showcased pashmina products produced in the Changthang region, they said.

The 28th Meeting of the Standing Advisory Committee to review the flow of credit to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - MSME sector was held under the chairmanship of RBI Deputy Governor Mr. Swaminathan J, in Lucknow today. Emphasising the significant role of the MSME sector, particularly in the context of the goal of attaining developed economy status by 2047, the RBI Deputy Governor stressed the need for collaborative efforts on the part of all stakeholders to unlock the full potential of MSMEs. He also highlighted various initiatives taken by the Reserve Bank such as the Account Aggregator framework, the digital Public Tech Platform to enable delivery of frictionless credit and the regulatory sandbox on MSME lending.

According to an official press release issued from Mumbai, the meeting was attended by Senior Officials from Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Finance, Senior Management of major banks and NABARD, senior executives of Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises, National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited, Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Indian Banks’ Association and MSME Associations.

The Combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose to a 14-month high of 12.1 percent provisionally in August this year as compared to the Index of August 2022. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry today, the production of all Eight Core Industries namely, Cement, Coal, Crude Oil, Electricity, Fertilizers, Natural Gas, Refinery Products and Steel recorded positive growth in August 2023 over the corresponding month of last year. The figure for July has been revised upwards to 8.4 percent from 8.0 percent.

In August 2022, core sector growth was 4.2 percent. ICI measures combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries. The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 percent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will launch Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav and Technology and Bharatiya Bhasha Summit in New Delhi today. The two-day summit aims to set course for a technologically enriched future for Bharatiya languages in education. The summit will encompass three pivotal thematic sessions with special focus on the integration of technology in promoting Bharatiya Bhasha, including its role in teaching, training, examination, and translating educational materials.

Jamshedpur: Tata Steel on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited and its business associate to further reduce carbon footprint at its Ferro Alloys plant. The agreement encompasses LPG supply, installation of LPG facilities, and the operation and maintenance of the same at the company's Ferro Alloys Plants in Gopalpur of Ganjam and Athagarh of Cuttack districts in Odisha, the steel major said in a statement.

Tata Steel has decided to transition from Furnace Oil and High-Speed Diesel to a more sustainable fuel option - Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in response to the pressing environmental concerns and the global imperative to reduce carbon emissions.