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Deewana Group makes its place in the Top-6 in X-Factor

Post author By Guest Author @UdaipurBlog
Post date July 27, 2011
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Hey friends, every proud Udaipie, all the television watchers, and all the music lovers. There’s a good and exclusive news fom UdaipurBlog for all.

In the recent TV Music Reality Show X-Factor, the Deewana group with our own Shahnawaz aka Bunty makes its place in the top 6, and again wins performer of the week trophy. They will be seen singing the title song from Omkara in the “Villian special episode”, where the Bollywood’s Bad Man, Gulshan Grover will be present as the celebrity judge will be seen appreciating them. The Saturday special episode will be “Idol Tribute Episode”, where the group will be seen singing Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Qawwali “Roshan hai Sama”, for which all the three judges Sonu, Shreya and Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be seen giving them a standing ovation.

We have previously also informed before hand about one more such victory of the group (Link). Stay tuned for more such Updates. Shahnawaz appeals again to Udaipur to please vote for Deewana group by Typing XF 01 and Send to 5252525, else the pride of Udaipur will have to be in bottom 2 for the next week.

Tags 6, ali, bad man, candle, celebration, deewana, fateh, group, grover, gulshan, khan, mall, nusrat, qawwali, shahnawaz, udaipur, villian, x factor

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Udaipur gathered to pay tribute to Lt. Archit Verdia

Post author By Palak Jain
Post date July 27, 2011
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“Shaheed ki chitao par lagege har baras mele…. Watan par mitne walo ka baki yahi nishan hoga…..!!!!”

Eyes filled with tears, pain of loss easily visible on each face, air filled with patriotic songs. No one could stop their tears from rolling down when candles were lightened in the memory young and brave Lt. Archit Verdia. A huge crowd gathered at the ‘Shaheed Smarak’ of Town Hall yesterday, the 26^thof July, co-incidentally, which was also the Kargil day, to pray for his departed soul.

His mother, Mrs. Beena Verdia, and sister, Devyani Verdia, were also present there. Though their hearts were deeply engrossed in the grief of losing their 23 yrs old young son, but their heads were held high as they knew that Archit has not died, but has become immortal in the heart of every Indian. His late father will be brightly shining as a star seeing the bravery of son who has fulfilled his dreams of seeing his son as a soldier. We salute to this family for giving a great soldier to this country.

It has been known that Lt. Archit Verdia left this world on 20th of this month while trying to save his colleagues who were caught in fire at an army camp of Siachen Glacier. Born on January 20, 1988, Archit completed his +2 from The Study School, Udaipur. He got his training from Officer’s Training Academy, Chennai and was posted in the Indian Army about one and half years back.

Udaipur has never witnessed the pain of losing a soldier at the border. But today when we look at Archit, every hand comes up in reflex to give a salute to him. His funeral will be held today at Rani Road at 9 a.m. after his body will be brought to his hometown with due respect.

We all have been through a great loss. Udaipur has lost a brave child. We all pray for the peace of the departed soul, and also salute the spirit of the soldier.

Photos by: Prasun Bannerjee

[L to R] Mrs. Rajni Dangi, Mrs. Beena Verdia and Devyani Verdia

Tags archit, Army, candle, light, lt, march, martyr, siachen, tribute, udaipur, verdia

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Co-operative Bank Board Elections Held

Post author By Mujtaba R.G.
Post date July 26, 2011
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The elections for board of Udaipur Urban Co-operative Bank were held yesterday in the Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat. Immense interest of people could be seen to access their voting rights. One could see the crowd of the election in the streets. The polling finished smoothly. There were 9 candidates to be elected out of a total of 11. The result was announced till 8 and the list of candidates who were elected is as under

Akhtar Hussain
Ashiq Ali
Arvind Shah
Fatima Liyaquat
Mansoor ali R.V.
Mushtaq Hussain
Shbbir Hussain R.V.
Lft. Col. (Rdt.) Sirrajduddin
R.L. Nagar

In the elections, Mr. Akhtar Hussain bagged the highest position. One could see the winning spirit and the happiness of the elected members after the results were declared.

Tags bank, board, co-operative, cooperative., elections, udaipur, urban

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A Perfectly Inspiring class by the Missile Man

Post author By Mujtaba R.G.
Post date July 23, 2011
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APJ Abdul Kalam is a man of great vision, an eminent scientist and engineer who served as the 11th President of India from the period 2002 to 2007. A person with the pure and down to earth personality was in the city of lakes yesterday. He arrived at the Maharana Pratap international airport at 3:30 P.M., and went straight to the circuit house for rest, where he enjoyed the pleasing and every refreshing view of our own Fatehsagar. After resting for about an hour Kalam sir took the the class of the Lakecity students in Delhi Public School at Chitrakoot Nagar. One could also see the crowd waiting outside for Dr. Kalam to have a view of our very own people’s president. In his half an hour class in DPS, the ironic missile man of India firstly asked the students about what they wanted to become in their future life. In this process he found that there were majority of the students who wanted to become engineers and lesser wanted to become a teacher.

Talking about building a personality, he added that one should have the knowledge as well as the purity of the heart. In this process he gave the students the knowledge equation i.e.

Knowledge = Creativity + Purity in heart + Courage

In his speech he did not forget to mention the role of mother in the prosperity of the nation. In the series of questions and confusion many students raised their points to the iconic man. In this chain he told the students about how he enjoys his role of a teacher. On the question about India’s possibility to become the superpower by 2020, Dr. Kalam again reminds the role of a mother in nation building and explains “If a child keeps his mother happy, he will sure keep the family happy, if he makes the family happy he will surely make the Udaipur happy, and if he makes the Udaipur happy he makes Rajasthan happy, if he keeps the Rajasthan happy he indeed keeps the India happy and if country is happy then what more do you need to make the country a super power.”

On being asked about his source of inspiration, Dr. Kalam did not forget to mention his teacher V. Subrramanium Iyyer. On a question about why India is always giving a handful of friendship to Pakistan and is not using this hand to slap him for the activities, Kalam quoted “strength respects strength” and explained that being a democratic country we are not supposed to risk the lives of 112 billion people who rely on us.

Dr. Kalam, the teacher of ideas and an environment ambassador inaugurated the Eco Club of the School by watering a plant. In the end with a conversation with the principal of Delhi Public School, she shared her experience about the program and also felt honored as the great personality was between them in their very own campus. The facility provided by the school and the arrangements for the program was excellent. And they wish to have many more interactions of the eminent personalities with the ordinary students of Udaipur in the coming times.

A glimpse of the event can be seen below via the following photographs:

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Photos By: Yash Sharma

Video By: Gaurav Bhattacharya

Edited By: Prasun Bannerjee

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Training Programme for BPL People concluded

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date July 23, 2011
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To reduce the unemployment rates, and for the upliftment of the BPL (below poverty line) population, an NGO, Vishvas, today finished off with a training as well as certification programme “Skill Training & Placement of Rural Youth Leading to Gainful Employment” for the BPL people from the rural areas of Udaipur, Rajsamand and Bundi, under Special SGSY (Swaranjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana)

100 candidates meeting the minimum requirements for the eligibility criteria were selected from these rural areas by Viashvas, and they were provided with the security guard training of one month duration, a course and certification by IGNOU. The programme was held in association with the Securities and Intelligence Services (India) ltd (SIS).

The candidates had one month of residential training at SIS Regional centre located at Debari. They were provided free lodging and food for the entire duration. All the candidates have been placed with a minimum salary of 4-6 thousand per month.

The certification programme was carried out yesterday at 9:30 a.m. for the persons who qualified both the written and the physical examinations. Mrs. Teena Kumar, Zila Parishad Udaipur, Mr. Pritam B. Yashwant, District Collector Rajsamand, Mr. Ram pal Sharma, Chief Executive officer, Rajsamand were present at the ceremony.

Vishvas is a Non Governmental Organisation which carries out such type of training programmes for people below poverty line for their proper employment and upliftment. This programme was funded by the Swarn Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna, a poverty eradication plan by the Government of India.

Photos by: Monika Jain

Tags below, bpl, development, guard, ignou, line, placement, poverty, programme, rural, security, sis, training, udaipur, vishvas

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Lakecity floated in the Voice of Shahnawaz

Post author By Palak Jain
Post date July 17, 2011
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Who doesn’t know about Shahnawaz of Deewana Group, who has already won hearts of lakhs of people all over India? Udaipur is proud to be the home town of such a talented singer.

Our very own Shahnawaz, popularly known as Bunty, visited Udaipur yesterday.He had visits to few schools and to the candle march at fatehsagar organized by The Yuvaz in the evening, to pay tribute to the victims of the recent blasts in Mumbai.

Then Bunty moved to Celebration Mall where his rocking live show was planned and well executed. He was welcomed by Ex-Mayor Mr. Yudhishtir Kumawat. Mr. Kumawat also sang the romantic number “Pal Pal Dil K Paas” and received a great applaud from the audience. The event was hosted by RJ Piyush Meghwal. Shahnawaz poured the magic of his enchanting voice in the air by singing many songs like “Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye”, “Vande-Mataram”, “Sabse Aage Hoge Hindustani”, etc. These songs added greatly to the glow of the event.

Then he introduced himself to the people of Lakecity telling about his relations with the city, and the support of his family, teachers and all near and dear ones, thanking the people without whom he wouldns have been at this platform, and expressing happiness of fulfilment of his desire to see his daughter. Lastly he requested the people to vote for his Deewana group and make them win the title of X-factor India. His voting id is XF 01 which is to be sent at 5252525.

A few glimpses of the rocking evening in the town are captured and presented here to you by Gaurav Bhattacharya and Yash Sharma

Edited by: Prasun Bannerjee

Tags candle, celebration, deewana, group, mall, shahnawaz, udaipur, x factor

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Rotary Club Udaipur Meera Oath Taking Ceremony Concluded

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date July 14, 2011
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The ROTARY CLUB OF UDAIPUR MEERA had its oath taking ceremony on 11^thJuly 2011 at the Rotary Bajaj Bhawan. President Dr. Veena Sanadhya, Secretary Dr. Seema Singh and team were given oath by Ramesh Aggarwal. The chief guest for the programme was Vice chancellor of MLSU, prof. I.V. Trivedi. According to rotary tradition programme started with invocation by Maya Chawat & 4 way test by Devika Singhvi. Past president Dr Sweety Chhabra welcomed every one present and past secretary Vijay Lakshmi Galundia presented report.

The chief guest released news letter & brochures of projects & congregated the new team. President in her speech MY YEAR AHEAD-said that this year the main target must be to complete all the initiatives and projects, namely SANGNI-for senior citizens, PERSONALITY WAVE-for women empowerment, and BAHTAE KADAM-prosperity & eco restoration projects, and with this their aim will be conducting regular meetings & strengthening friends clubs. In the end vote of thanks was given by Secretary Seema Singh. Programme was successfully conducted by Dr Kusum Mathur & Harsha Kumawat.

The new sworn-in Team is as follows

President: Dr. Veena Sanadhya
Secretary: Dr. Seema Singh
Club advisor: Dr. Sunanda Gupta
Club trainer: Ratan Pamecha
Sr. Vice President: Rajkumari Gandhi
Vice President: Kalpna Nalvaya
Jt. Secretary: Devika Singhvi
Treasurer: Manju Bordia
Editor: Snehlata Sabla
Co-editor: Pushpa Kothari
P.President: Sweety Chhabra
P.elect: Kavita Modi
Sergeant at arms: Harsha Kumawat
Directors- Madhu Sareen, Poonam Ladia, Sanju Khurana, Swarna Garg, Vijaylakshmi Galundia, Cukku Likhari, Dr. Jyoti Choudhary.

Tags 2011, ceremony, club, meera, oath, rotary, taking, udaipur

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RTU 2nd Semester students appeared for Re-examination

Post author By Prasun Bannerjee
Post date July 12, 2011
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The joy of the last day of exams is a much thrilling experience, when finally the stress of the exams and long hours of studies are over, finally a breakpoint is achieved, and everybody has new plans for the forecoming vacations. But unfortunately due to some anti-social activities by few mischievous persons, the happiness came to an end.

The mathematics examination paper of RTU(Rajasthan Technical University) 2nd semester (B.Tech) was leaked the day before the original exam date, i-e 4th July. As a result, a re-examination for all 2nd semester students of the same subject was held today, the 12th of July.

The paper was comparable to the previous paper that leaked in terms of hardness, but since the students could get a longer span of time for preparations of the exams, hence they could attempt it well. We wish all these students all the very best for their results, and hope that they do not have to appear for another re-examination. and of course, Happy Vacations 🙂

Photos By: Yash Sharma

Tags 2 sem, btech, college, engineering, maths, paper leak, rajasthan technical university, re exam, rtu, udaipur

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Munishree Tarunsagar Ji Maharaj in Udaipur

Post author By Palak Jain
Post date July 10, 2011
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Udaipur is very proud to have National Saint Munishree Tarunsagar ji Maharaj for his ‘Chaturmas’ (4 months of rainy season when Jain saints stay only at one place). Tarunsagar ji does not need any introduction. He is well known throughout the country for his ‘Kadve Pravachan’ or bitter preaching where he talks of social reforms that need to be introduced in the society. His preachings are like a medicine which is bitter in taste but ultimately relieves the person from every pain.

Followers of Jainism as well as other religions too have ultimate faith in him. This was seen in the grand welcoming of Tarunsagar ji at Thokar Chouraha yesterday. Many followers were present there just to have a glimpse of him. Some of them even washed his feet. He stayed at Shiv Park Colony, Durga Nursery Road.

Today, at 3:15 pm, he moved to Humad Bhawan at Teliwada in a huge rally with a great pomp and show. In his rally, there were 5 elephants, 11 horses, 11 chariots, 5 bands and many women carrying 1008 ‘kalasha’ on their heads. People showered petals on him all over the way.

He will be staying in Udaipur till Diwali and his ‘Kadve Pravachan’ will be held in B.N. College Ground from 7 August to 21 August. Hope all the Udaipurites get inspired by him and follow his preachings in life so that they can attain ‘Nirvana’ or ‘Salvation’ and get relieved of the sorrows of this world.

Here are a few glimpses from the huge procession.

Photos clicked by: Gaurav Bhattacharya

Tags jain, jainism, kadve, maharaj, muni, munishree, pravachan, tarunsagar, udaipur

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Sangini: A Companion for the Senior Citizens of Udaipur

Post author By Mujtaba R.G.
Post date July 10, 2011
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Rotary Club of Udaipur ‘Meera’ started a unique new initiative “SANGINI” to avail the honorary services to the senior citizen of the city so as to provide them special attention and extra care. The name itself states the whole process of the initiative. The main ideas in the initiative are:

1. Computer Skills for Senior Citizens:

A special class to edify computer skill and mobile operation to the senior citizen of the city as to make them walk with the technological generation. A one month course will be conducted in Aishwarya College by Ms Seema Singh and will be coordinated by Ms. Sanjh Narula.

2. Monthly Lecture Series:

The lecture series cum consultation started with the idea to bring the health awareness to the senior citizen. Twelve lectures cum consultation will be held on health issues with different doctors willing to serve voluntarily and also offering the consultation on the spot. Dr. Kusum Mathur is the idea leader for this effort.

3. Dedicated senior citizen hour at the selected clinics:

The private clinics and doctors will give priority time the senior citizen in order to reduce their waiting time and give them priority treatment. Dr. Sudha Kothari is the main person to make this idea float.

4. Phone-a-friend :

The greatest thing one can give is time. Keeping this idea in mind the Initiative started a service called ‘Phone-a-friend. There is a list of volunteers who will always be ready to support the senior citizen in any way. Mrs. Shashi Hingad holds the responsibility for this initiative.

Rotary Club Udaipur Meera SANGINI service project (Senior citizen) was inaugurated by Mr. Mathew Cherian, chief executive of HelpAge India Guest of honour Mr V.K.Ladia and special guest was Assistant Governor Mr U.S. Chouhan on 8th july 2011 at Mohan Singh Mehta auditorium. Meeting started with invocation from PHF, PP, Rtn Rajkumari Gandhi, Fourway test by Rtn Aroona Doshi, floral welcome by Rtn Neelu Javeria, Co-chair, Sangini Intiative, PP, Rtn Ratan Pamecha, Rtn Sudha Bhandari. President Rtn Veena Sanadhya verbal welcome then Brief on project by Chair Rtn Neelima Khetan, medical team leader Dr Kusum Mathur, Phone a friend team leader Rtn Shashi Hingad, Computer literacy Rtn Sanjh Narula and medical clinic support from Dr Sudha Kothari and many members of various committees were present. SANGINI brochure was released & distributed. Blessings received from all present, honored best learner Mr. B.L. Verma (computer education), instructors of Aishwarya College and welcomed the volunteer International Player Mr. Mahesh Nehra who offered his services to this project after reading about it, and also Mr. Piyush Javeria whose efforts were appreciated by all. Inaugural Function ended with Rotary protocol.

Here are a few glimpses for the event that took place on 8th July 2011

Tags citizen, initiative, meera, rotary club, sangini, senior, udaipur