Author: Juhee Mehta

Literally, see characters of books in every person she meets. Apart from eating, she is found adventuring and talking to herself. Believes in magic and escape reality through words. If she possibly knows you, you might find yourself in her poems.

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7 Romantic Ways to Celebrate this Valentine’s Day in Udaipur

Udaipur is literally world-acclaimed for it being the most romantic city in the world. A bucket full of heritage sites perfectly amalgamating in the modern charm is something that fills your heart with love. But somewhere, we all are through with the overrated Valentine’s plans, aren’t we? So here we bring to you a bunch of some amazing things that you can do with your partner this valentine’s day which will heat up your romance to a whole new level. Thank us later!

Surprise your loved ones

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As cliché as it may sound, surprises are the most exciting thing for both you and your partner. The priceless reaction of your partner after watching the surprise will keep your enthusiasm boosted for the entire day. And if you are confused about what can be the gift then we suggest you go for a Valentine’s Day special cake and flowers from Book A Surprise delivered at your place right at 12 midnight. This will be the perfect start of your special day.

 

A cozy long drive

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When was the last time you went for a nice and cozy long drive with your partner? I am guessing a long time back? So, now it’s time to seize the day by going on a sunny long drive with your darling. I am sure he/she shall be more than happy to spend quality time where you can talk about all the things you never got time to. Thinking where to head during this drive? Click here to read about the best long drive roads in Udaipur.

 

An Exotic boat ride in Lake Pichola

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A stupefying boat ride on the shimmering Lake Pichola can disappoint no one. This romantic affair will begin from the banks of the Lake Pichola. It will be a 60-minute ride from where you can either choose to dine at one of the luxurious places or simply take pleasure in absorbing the stunning architecture of the palace. The normal boat will take in a number of passengers and will cost you Rs. 500 for an adult and Rs. 200 for a child. Or in case you want a luxurious experience, then you can charter a boat which holds up 7 people in total and will cost you Rs. 4000.

 

Witness the alluring sunset at Bahubali Hill

There’s absolutely nothing more magical than the witnessing the sunset with your special someone. And don’t you worry about the place to do that because we have got it all covered. The all new panoramic hotspot of Udaipur, Bahubali Hill will give you an unforgettable view of Lake Badi while you simply soak in the alluring sunset.

 

A Cherished Dinner evening

The Enigma Restaurant and Lounge

The way of a man’s heart is through his stomach and so does a woman’s. So it will be an absolutely great idea to go out on a dinner date with a lake view and your partner by your side. You can get a striking view of the city as well as Lake Pichola at Sun n Moon Café and Restaurant or if you are looking for luxurious dining, head out straight towards Enigma Restaurant and Lounge. Looking for some exciting discounts? Keep a UB Life Card handy for some amazing deals on both the above restaurant along with many others.

 

Indulge yourself an adventurous love

If you are not one of those lovey-dovey couples, then adventure should be the perfect escapade for you. And now that you are seeking the same, we have a place for you. The Jalsa Food and Adventure Hub situated near Shilpgram have numerous adventure sports such as zip line, zip cycle, rocket ejector, wall climbing, water roller, bull ride, peddle boats and a lot more. A memorable time is definitely guaranteed while you are there. You can also go for the zip line at Valley of flowers at the Chirwa Ghat.

 

A Soothing Getaway

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Done with the places in Udaipur? It’s time for a getaway. The beautiful city of Udaipur itself is surrounded by a bunch of stunning architectural places perfect for a quick getaway. Want a list of places near Udaipur? Click here.

Happy Valentine’s Day to You!

Do you have some more suggestions for this Valentine’s Day? Share your plans with us in the comment section below or drop a mail to me at

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Complete Schedule of World Music Festival 2019

Incepted in the year 2016, Udaipur World Music Festival is an annual festival featuring exceptional performances while celebrating the cultural diversity of around the world.

With UWMF just round the corner, Udaipur is all set to witness the fourth edition of the most awaited Udaipur World Music Festival 2019. Beginning from 15th Feb 2019, the three-day festival is jam-packed with a range of national and international line up ready to enthrall the audience.

The venue for the morning sessions (8 am to 10 am) would Amber at Amet Haveli, the afternoon session (3 pm to 5 pm) will take place at Fatehsagar Paal and the evening session (7 pm onwards) will be held at Gandhi Ground.

The schedule of the entire festival is as follows:

15th February 2019

Evening session

  • Gulaza from Israel
  • Karsh Kale from India
  • Els Catarres from Spain

 

16th February 2019

Morning session

  • Shashank Subramanyam from India
  • Delgocha Ensemble from Iran

Afternoon session

  • Yyes Theiler Trio Feat. Shree Sundarkumar from Switzerland
  • Chand Afzal from India

Evening session

  • Avora from India
  • Alabaluna from Portugal
  • Rhythm Rebels from Indonesia
  • Hot Water from South Africa

 

17th February 2019

Morning session

  • Rocio Marquez Duet from Spain
  • Manjusha Patil Kulkarni from India

Afternoon session

  • Udopia from Greece
  • Vibha Saraf from India
  • La Dame Blanche from Cuba-France

Evening session

  • Traffic Jam from India
  • Natig Rhythm Group from Azerbaijan
  • The Local Train from India

Are you ready to be a part of the 3-day long melodious affair?

See you there!

Do you have any feedback regarding the article or any such story which you want to share with us? Then write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com 

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Jamnalal Jethi | People from Udaipur You Should Know About

Our city – Udaipur is completely filled with beauty in and out. And this beauty is not reflected in just its history, culture and its places, but also in its people. There are some gem of the people belonging from Udaipur who, with their hard work and success, have not just made the city but the entire nation proud.

But sadly, with time we tend to forget the accomplishment of such people of the city. The series ‘People from Udaipur you should know about’ tends to glorify the journey of these famous and triumphant people from Udaipur who have become an epitome of success in their lives.

 

Jamnalal Jethi

Jethi community has been known for its wrestling business or better known as ‘Pehelwani’ since the city was under the regime of kings and queens. There are still many ‘Akhada’ in the city belonging to the Jethi community such as the one at Chandpole and Gangaur Ghat. But it looked like, that wasn’t something which Jamnalal had decided for himself.

Jamnalal Jethi was born in the year 1932 in Udaipur. Many people back then wanted a secured life and a safe future but Jamnalal had something else in his mind. Being born in a slave country, he always wanted to do something for his country. At a very young age, he became a part of the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh).

1947 was the year of independence for India but Goa was still seized by the Portuguese. This was the time when Jamnalal’s brother gave him a tea stall and suggested to earn his livelihood by the same. But the fire of independence and the feeling of patriotism made him sell this stall and with the little amount he got from it, he left for Goa in the year 1950 without informing anyone in his family and leaving his wife and 3 children behind. As a matter of fact, he was a mere 23-year-old boy when he took this crucial decision of his life.

He was the only one from Udaipur who participated in the Goa Liberation Movement. There were numerous challenges and hardships awaiting him there.

The rage rose up to such a level that the Portuguese started firing on all the agitators. During this while, Jamnalal also got hit by a bullet on his shoulder. While all of his co-agitators were taken to the crematorium, Jamnalal was taken to the hospital.

His family was completely unaware about the entire episode until he returned to Udaipur. He was welcomed by the citizens with utmost pride and honor at Jagdish Chowk. It was then that his family came to know about his whereabouts while he was missing.

Jamnalal Jethi awarded by the then Vice President of India, Bheru Singh Shekhawat

His dream got fulfilled in the year 1961 when Goa was liberated from the control of Portuguese.

On his return, he joined PWD and made his own house at Chandpole. His bravery and courage were even recognized by UIT which awarded him with a piece of land in Hiranmagri as a token of respect.

All the freedom fighters of Goa Andolan

On 16th September 2018, 85-year-old Jamnalal Jethi passed away and his last rites were performed with state honors in which many renowned personalities including the then Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria were present.

He left behind his two sons and a daughter and several stories for his grandchildren to cherish. ‘My grandfather was such a patriot that he named me after his country’ says Bharat Jethi, his only grandson.

People like Jamnalal Jethi turns out to be an inspiration to all the citizens of Udaipur. Leaving behind all the worldly pleasures, Jamnalal’s spirit and dedication to liberate his nation has been commendable.

Do you have any feedback regarding the article? Or have any story you want to share with us? Then drop a mail to me at

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5 Must Visit Places in Bhilwara | Getaway from Udaipur

According to the traditions, the city of Bhilwara acquired its name by the fact that it was mostly inhabited by the Bhils in the earlier days. Eventually, the Bhils were driven away by the ancestors of the peasant settlers towards the interior places of less importance and hilly tracts. It is also believed that the city had a mint where coined known as ‘Bhiladi’ were minted and this denomination derived the name Bhilwara. Over the years, the city emerged as the textile city of Rajasthan.

Apart from being the textile city of the world, Bhilwara houses multiple tourist attraction which allures a large number of both national and international tourists. Out of umpteen numbers of places to visit in Bhilwara, we have handpicked five of them which you shouldn’t miss at any cost.

Meja Dam

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Built across the Kothari River, Meja Dam is one of the biggest dams in the city of Bhilwara. It houses a beautiful park within known as green mount park which is the ideal choice of all the citizens for a picnic. Meja Dam provides a tranquil environment that is most preferable by the people to spend quality time with their friends and family. Best time to visit Meja Dam is monsoon when one can witness full fledged flow of the dam.

 

Pur Udan Chatri

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Pur Udan Chatri is an umbrella-shaped structure sitting atop a rock. The magnificent height and location of the place offer a stunning view of the entire city. Most of the wonder of the place lies in the gorgeous architecture and heritage along with the natural beauty of the place. On closer inspection, you’ll find that the name of the place literally translates to the flying umbrella.

 

Kyara Ke Balaji

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Kyara Ke Balaji is one of the most renowned temples in the city. Situated at a distance of 10 km from the city, the temple is greatly admired for its unique feature. The image of Lord Hanuman on the rock inside the temple is said to be a natural image of the lord which appeared miraculously. Devotees from all over the world travel a large distance to seek the blessings of the lord. Apart from that, images of Ghata Rani and Patola Mahadev can also be witnessed on the rock inside.

 

Harni Mahadev

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Harni Mahadev temple is a renowned pilgrim center in Bhilwara. Situated at a distance of 6 km from the Bhilwara city, the temple is visited by people from far and wide. The name of the temple has been originated by the village named as ‘Harni’ which lies nearby. This temple is a home of a ‘shivling’ which has great religious importance. It is a stunning example of the Rajasthani style of architecture. As a result of its location on the hill, one can witness a beautiful and panoramic view of the entire city. A three day fair is also conducted at the place during the festival of Shivratri.

 

Badnore Fort

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The fort is a striking example of traditional Rajputana style of architecture. Situated on the top of a hill, this seven stories building provides a mind bobbling panoramic view of the city. The fort is located at a distance of 84 km from Bhilwara and is a visual treat for all the history lovers out there. To know more about Badnore fort, click here.

It is now time to pack your bags and make a plan to visit Bhilwara soon with your buddies.

Have you visited any of these places? Share your experience with us in the comment section below or if you have anything to share with us, drop a mail to me at

juhee@udaipurblog.com

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Fly Direct from Ahmedabad to Udaipur in Rs. 1000

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It’s great news for the frequent travelers to Ahmedabad. The much-awaited air connection between Udaipur to Ahmedabad is finally established. The first flight will take off on 7th February 2019 which is tomorrow.

According to the website of Indigo Airlines, the flight 6E 984 will depart from Ahmedabad at 10:25 am and land in Udaipur at 12 noon. For tomorrow, the prices for the same would be Rs. 1000 for an adult.

Flight Details on Indigo Airlines

This one-way connection would be operated on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. This schedule will be followed from 7th February 2019 to 22nd March 2019.

How do you feel about this new flight connection? Share your feedback with us in the comment section below.

Or if you wish to share anything with us, drop a mail to me at

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You won’t be Able to Escape Now if you Violate Traffic Rules. Read Why!

Now Udaipur police will easily be able to track if you don’t have your license or miss out on any documentation of your vehicles. Just like the metro cities, police started E-challan in Udaipur also.

Source: India Today

40 E-challan machines were issued to different points wherein 30 were delivered to police stations and 10 were given to the traffic department. These E-challan machines are connected with the internet and would intake the vehicle number and reveal all the missing documents of your vehicle whose challan would be deducted afterward.

The police department has appealed to the citizens of Udaipur to carry all the documents of the vehicle, not to ride/drive without a license, two-wheeler riders should wear a helmet and four-wheeler drivers should wear seat belts.

This action will result in transparency in penalty recovery and the age-old vehicle without registration running on the streets of Udaipur will also be caught.

What do you think about this new action? Share your responses with us in the comment section below.

Or if you have anything to share with us, write to me at

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Brij Narayan | People from Udaipur You Should Know About

Our city – Udaipur is completely filled with beauty in and out. And this beauty is not reflected in just its history, culture and its places, but also in its people. There are some gem of the people belonging from Udaipur who, with their hard work and success, have not just made the city but the entire nation proud.

But sadly, with time we tend to forget the accomplishment of such people of the city. The series ‘People from Udaipur you should know about’ tends to glorify the journey of these famous and triumphant people from Udaipur who have become an epitome of success in their lives.

 

Brij Narayan

Brij Narayan is a renowned name in the field of Indian classical music. He is the eldest son and disciple of the world-acclaimed Sarangi maestro Pandit Ram Narayan. Born on 25 April 1952 in Udaipur, Brij Narayan was fascinated by the sound of Sarod right from his young age. He graduated from the University of Mumbai in 1972 after which he also worked on several movies while touring Africa, Europe, and America.

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The powerful musicality and adaptability of his father to a range of ‘Gharanas’ (musical styles) gave the opportunity to Brij Narayan to develop his own original style. As a matter of fact, Narayan hailed from a family with musical expertise with his Uncle, Chatur Lal being a Tabla player and father being a sarangi player.

Over his long career, Shri Brij Narayan performed in many esteemed music festivals in India as well as abroad including the celebration of the Munich Olympics; and in the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He composed music for many films and has many recordings to his credit including a collaboration with Zakir Hussain. He has also been featured as an artist in a film by Dinkar Rao named as Magic in Fingers for Films Division of India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. In 1978, he played in a movie ‘Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki’ and composed music for the movie Bengali Night by Nicholas Klotz starring Hugh Grant.

Source: The Hindu

Awards and Recognition

Shri Brij Narayan has received many titles and awards for his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music which includes the President’s Gold Medal in All India Radio Music Competition (1967), the Dagar Gharana Award by the Mewar Foundation (1996), and the Marwar Sangeet Ratna Award (2012). He also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Hindustani instrumental music – Sarod in the year 2015.

Currently, Narayan lives in Mumbai along with his family. His son Harsh Narayan plays sarangi since 1997. Narayan also works for Pt Ram Narayan Foundation in Mumbai which offers a scholarship to Sarangi students.

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Best Housekeeping Services in Udaipur

Nagda Enterprises Housekeeping Services

Services available – Housekeeping Services For Residential, Housekeeping Services For Hotel, Housekeeping Service Items, Housekeeping Services For Industry, Housekeeping Services For Guest House, Office Housekeeping Services, Housekeeping Services For Bank, Housekeeping Services For Hospital, and Corporate Housekeeping Services.

Contact – 9152704256

Address – 17 A Vidhya Nagar, Hiran Magri, Main Road, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Near Ranawat Poultry Farm

 

Shreya House Keeping Services

Services available – Water Tank Cleaning Services, Sewage Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Product Dealers, Toilet Cleaning Services, Tank Cleaning Services, Cleaning Services For Glass Building, Deep Cleaning Services, Hospitality Services, Facility Management Services, Cleaning Services For Underground Water Tank, Housekeeping Services For Residential, Glass Cleaning Services, Car Cleaning Services, Carpet Cleaning Services, Cleaning Services For Well, Housekeeping Services For Hospital, Housekeeping Services for Bank, Office Housekeeping Services, Housekeeping Services for Guest House, Housekeeping Facility Management Services, and Cleaning Services For Building.

Contact – 9152677007

Address – Sector 4, Main Road, Hiran Magri, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313002, Opp Guru Nanak Girl College

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Royal Choice Hospitality Services

Services available – Housekeeping Services, Residential Pest Control Services, Sofa Cleaning Services, Commercial Pest Control Services, Residential Cleaning Services, Pest Control Services For Snakes, Carpet Cleaning Services, Pest Control Services For Termite, Plant Pest Control Services, Perimeter Pest Control Services, and Sofa Cleaning Services For Corporate

Contact – 9152766409

Address – 9, Mama Bhanja Market, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Chaman Ghati, Bhattiyani Chohatta

 

Asian Management Services

Services available – Housekeeping Services, Toilet Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Product Dealers, Housekeeping Services For Commercial Spaces, Cleaning Services For Commercial, Office Housekeeping Services, Cleaning Services For Aquarium, Parking Security Services, Women Security Guard Services, Housekeeping Services For Residential, Carpet Cleaning Services, Glass Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Guest House, Housekeeping Services For Bank, Housekeeping Services For Hospital, Housekeeping Material, Corporate Housekeeping Services, Eco Friendly Housekeeping Services, Floor Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Industry, Housekeeping Services For Hotel

Contact – 9152618522

Address – 106, Ostwal Plaza-||, 1st Floor, Sunderwas, Pratap Nagar, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001

 

Crazy Clean

Services available – Housekeeping Services, Sofa Cleaning Services, Car Cleaning Services, and Carpet Cleaning Services

Contact – 9152685743

Address – Shop No.420, Link Road Tekri, Hiran Magri, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313002, Near Shrinath Institute

 

Mr. CLEAN TANK

Services available – Housekeeping Services, Water Tank Cleaning Services, Cleaning Services, Floor Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Residential, Housekeeping Services For Bank, Housekeeping Services For Commercial, Housekeeping Services For Event, Corporate Housekeeping Services, Housekeeping Services For Hospital, Housekeeping Services For Guest House, Cleaning Services For Underground Water Tank, Housekeeping Services For Industry, and Housekeeping Services For Hotel

Contact – Plot No 355/56, Road No 10, Ashok Nagar, – 313001, In Front Of Lake City Mall

Address – 9152685318

 

Lucky Enterprises

Services available – Housekeeping Services, Residential Cleaning Services, and Housekeeping Services For Residential

Contact – 9414168531

Address – 10 Rupa Ji Ki Badi Sector No 13, Hiran Magri, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313002

 

Suvidha Services

Services available – Housekeeping Services, Cleaning Services, Bathroom Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Residential, Vacuum Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Industry, Office Cleaning Services, Floor Cleaning Services, Hospitality Services, Housekeeping Services For Commercial Spaces, Office Chair Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Guest House, Office Housekeeping Services, Housekeeping Services For Bank, Housekeeping Services For Hospital, and Cleaning Services For Building

Contact – 9152766406

Address – 199-200, I-Block, Virat Nagar, Hiran Magri. Sec 14, Opposite Site Water Tank

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Royal Choice Hospitality Services 

Services available – Housekeeping Services For Residential, Housekeeping Services, Sofa Cleaning Services, Carpet Cleaning Services, Floor Cleaning Services, Upholstery Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Industry, Corporate Cleaning Services For Carpet, Office Housekeeping Services, Residential Carpet Cleaning Services

Contact – 9413228840

Address – Shop No 9, Kheman Ghati, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001, Bhatiyani Chohata

 

Best Housekeeping Solution 

Services available – Housekeeping Services, Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Residential, Car Cleaning Services At Home, Car Carbon Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services For Hospital, Housekeeping Services For Commercial Spaces, Housekeeping Facility Management Services, Corporate Housekeeping Services, Cleaning Services For Commercial, Office Housekeeping Services, Housekeeping Services For Guest House, Housekeeping Services For Industry, Housekeeping Services For Shop

Contact – 9783863039

Address – 4/191, Near By Rajasthan Hospital, RHB Colony, Sector 14, Udaipur City, Udaipur-Rajasthan – 313001

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Are We Letting the #SocialTrends Fool us? | UB Editorial

What’s the first thing you do every morning? I am sure many of you would have the same answer. As far as mine is concerned, I guiltily check my phone to look for messages, updates, peeking into someone’s life, so on and so forth. Sometimes, it leaves me pondering how smoothly social networking sites are aligning with our lives. Having said that, it doesn’t come as a surprise that we spend an average of two hours daily sharing, liking, tweeting and updating on these platforms, according to some reports.

But that is not the biggest concern right now, there’s more to it. This brings us to our today’s topic. Are we letting the social trends fool us?

 

Social Trends? Whaaaa…

My entire wall is flooded with people sharing their 10 years old picture along with their current one side by side depicting how they used to look versus how they look now under the new trend #10yearchallenge. Meanwhile, this challenge was getting viral, an ordinary picture of a huge egg made entry into the social world. And besides that, nobody has yet forgotten the kiki challenge, right? With many such trends getting viral, the 10 year challenge didn’t surprise any of us. Did it? Rather we tend to enjoy these challenges or trends and participate in them vigorously. Now you would ask, what’s wrong in them. I am saying none. But let’s get deep into some facts here.

Source: Wired

While the #10yearchallenge seems to be a harmless meme on Facebook, a conspiracy theory suggested that the challenge could actually be a bit minacious. An article on ‘Wired’ suggested that the data collected during the 10 year challenge could be used to train Artificial Intelligence. In this article, Kate writes –

“Imagine that you wanted to train a facial recognition algorithm on age-related characteristics and, more specifically, on age progression (e.g., how people are likely to look as they get older).

Ideally, you’d want a broad and rigorous dataset with lots of people’s pictures. It would help if you knew they were taken a fixed number of years apart—say, 10 years.”

Facebook was quick to post a comeback to the theory which also got viral. Here’s what Facebook said –

“The 10 year challenge is a user-generated meme that started on its own, without our involvement. It’s evidence of the fun people have on Facebook, and that’s it.”

Mumbai police puts up a Billboard against Kiki challenge | Source: Indian Express

Now let’s get down to the Kiki challenge. Do I even need to start about it? The challenge itself was very unsafe and dangerous, to begin with. It involved people stepping out of their slow-moving cars and perform a dance that syncs to the lyrics of the popular song ‘In my feelings’. The fails to this challenge resulted in accidents which were also shared under the so-called ‘humor’. Don’t believe me? Look at this video below.

These trends are not always pointless. Some of them are actually initiated for a noble cause. To justify the statement, I would give the example of trends such as No Shave November or the ice bucket challenge. But even these trends go in vain when the people participating in these challenges lose its intent and rather seek social attention and the thrill it has to offer.

While on the other hand, few people acting dumb are taking over the social platforms. It seems like people are actually enjoying their dumbness or rather smartness in this meme world. For instance, a girl from Uttar Pradesh simply became popular on YouTube and later on the Indian Television by singing some pointless songs picking words such as Selfie, Daaru, Swag, etc. Another Pune based Vlogger who got immense fame on the internet for his hilarious videotaped antics who also claimed his marriage with the Bollywood actress famous for her item numbers. This brings us to the age-old Bollywood actress, Rakhi Sawant who has been popular lately in media for all the wrong reasons. And then there are countless such people on the internet, rather Instagram who have been getting fame for their inane actions such as…..you already know them, don’t you?

But that is not their problem, that is actually ours. We have denied ourselves with the liberty of choosing what we feed to our minds. Under the name of entertainment, we are simply spending our valued time on these absurd social trends, sometimes mocking all those people who had put in their hard work to reach to that position, or most of the times being a part of someone’s marketing campaign. We are still blind to the fact that we possess the power to make or break these social trends.

So, what are we going to do about this? What are you going to do about this? I will conclude this article with an open thread so that you can explore what you really want to do about it. It’s your decision to make, not mine.

TTYL!

Written by: Juhee Mehta

The blog written above reflects the opinion of the writer and not UdaipurBlog. Thus, it shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for the offense it may generate in the mind of the reader.

UB Editorial is a space for the people of Udaipur to share their opinions, facts, or information about the hot topics of the country. Because you are the face of Udaipur and your opinion matters.

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Here are the ‘Must know’ highlights of Interim Budget 2019

Source: Business Today

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, who was appointed on January 23rd, presented the much awaited Interim budget on February 1, 2019. It is the last budget of the Modi Government before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

The article brings together all the important highlights of the Interim Budget 2019 that you need to know right away.

Source: Business Today

Full tax rebate

Individual taxpayers who have an annual income of up to 5 lakh rupees will get a full tax rebate. In other words, they won’t have to pay income tax anymore. Whereas individuals earning more up to 6.5 Lakh rupees will not need to pay any tax if they invest in provident funds and prescribed equities.

Gratuity payment limit increased

The gratuity payment (A monetary benefit given by the employer to the employee at the time of retirement) has been raised from 10 Lakh rupees to 20 Lakh rupees now.

Enhanced border security

As a token of gratitude and appreciation to the Indian soldiers, the defense budget of the country has been increased to Rs. 3 Lakh Crores resulting in more strengthened border security. It has been proved good news to all the soldiers along with the citizens of the country. After listening to the news, how’s the josh people?

Support to farmers

Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, around 120 million farm households will be given income support of Rs. 2000, thrice a year along with up to two hectares of land. Additionally, the PM Kisan scheme also received a budgetary allocation of Rs. 75,000 crore. Also, farmers who have been severely affected by natural calamities will get financial support of 2% interest and 3% upon timely repayment.

Guaranteed Monthly pension

Under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan, a monthly pension of Rs. 3000 per month will be given to workers after 60 years of age in the unorganized sector such as Restaurants, Hotels, Mining industries, Manufacturing companies, etc.

TDS Threshold on Rental income increased

The TDS threshold on the rental income has been increased from Rs. 1.8 Lakh to Rs. 2.4 Lakh.

Quarterly returns allowed to businesses

Businesses with an annual turnover of less than Rs. 5 crores, comprising over 90% of the GST payers will be permitted to return quarterly returns.

Relief in GST to consumers

GST, which has been continuously reduced have resulted in relief of 80,000 crore rupees to consumers. Many items of daily use for the poor and middle class are now in the category of 0%-5% tax.

Electronic verification of tax returns

Within a time period of 2 years, all the verification of tax returns will be done electronically by an anonymized tax system without any involvement of the tax officials.

Single window clearance for filmmaking

Single window clearance for filmmaking will be made available to the Indian filmmakers. Anti-camcording provision will also be introduced to cinematography act to retain film privacy. With the single window clearance for the filmmaking system, the filmmakers won’t have to ask for permissions from multiple authorities rather a web portal will be created to facilitate such permissions for film completion in a time-bound manner.

Income tax returns and refunds within 24 hours

With this announcement, the citizens won’t have any hassle with the income tax returns and refunds. All of them will be completed within a period of 24 hours.

Digital villages

One lakh digital villages will be planned in the next 5 years. A digital village refers to a village that has voice as well as data connectivity.

Vande Bharat Express to be launched

An indigenously developed semi high train named Vande Bharat Express will be launched soon. Vande Bharat Express is said to be the fastest engine-less train in the Indian Railways.

These were the important highlights of the Interim budget 2019. Are you happy with these changes? Share your feedback in the comment section below.

We would love to hear from you!