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Documentary on International Cooperation for Peace in Mindanao Premieres in the Philippines

Documentary on International Cooperation for Peace in Mindanao Premieres in the Philippines

A documentary film about the international peacebuilding efforts for Mindanao in the Philippines, one of the world’s long-term conflicts sparked by violence that left over 120,000 deaths and millions of displaced persons since the 1960s was released and screened in the Philippines.

In celebration of National Peace Consciousness Month, a peace documentary titled “Great Legacy” premiered in a cinema in Davao City on the evening of September 6, 2022. Around 500 representatives from the government, education sector, media, as well as civil society leaders, religious leaders across the country, and peace advocates from Mindanao have attended.

The documentary was produced by SMV Media Group, a broadcast company based in Seoul, South Korea, in collaboration with Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international non-profit organization affiliated with the UN ECOSOC advocating for global peace. The film showcased HWPL and actors who engaged in peace-related activities in Mindanao.

Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte congratulated by saying, “By showing people documentaries and films on peace, we may encourage more to be one with us in our peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts for our communities.”

HWPL’s peace movement in the Philippines started when HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee, a Korean war veteran and peace activist, visited Mindanao several times since 2013. He mediated a civilian peace agreement signed by Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla and then Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” G. Mangudadatu on January 14, 2014, in General, Santos City. Before the audience of 300 people including politicians, university professors, religious leaders, and students, the representatives on that day promised to cooperate in ceasing the conflict and building peace especially in the Mindanao region which has long suffered the aftereffects of war.

This agreement became the starting point of HWPL in raising public awareness about peace not only in Mindanao but throughout the Philippines, based on the universal principles of mutual understanding, respect, and harmony. HWPL’s peace initiatives include law enactment for peace, interfaith dialogues, peace education, and youth and women empowerment, which has brought leaders in different countries to support peace in Mindanao.

In the film, Martin Lee Hojian, former chairperson of the UN Human Rights Commission of the United Nations, praised HWPL led by Chairman Lee, and the Filipino people who had a keen passion for peace. Also, Nabil Tirmage, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Development Organization program manager, said that the civil peace agreement in 2014 is an “amazing case of realization of peace that the world should study”.

“The conflict in Mindanao has been a major variable not only in Southeast Asian but global situation. The establishment of peace in Mindanao was a global task and required constructive intervention from the international community. In particular, it will be possible to understand through this documentary film that the efforts at the private sector, like HWPL in Mindanao, are the foundation for peace to settle down,” said an official of HWPL.

SMV Media Group announced that the documentary film will be accessible through various channels in different countries including broadcasting stations and multiplex theaters.

Documentary on International Cooperation for Peace in Mindanao Premieres in the Philippines

Documentary on International Cooperation for Peace in Mindanao Premieres in the Philippines

A documentary film about the international peacebuilding efforts for Mindanao in the Philippines, one of the world’s long-term conflicts sparked by violence that left over 120,000 deaths and millions of displaced persons since the 1960s was released and screened in the Philippines.

In celebration of National Peace Consciousness Month, a peace documentary titled “Great Legacy” premiered in a cinema in Davao City on the evening of September 6, 2022. Around 500 representatives from the government, education sector, media, as well as civil society leaders, religious leaders across the country, and peace advocates from Mindanao have attended.

The documentary was produced by SMV Media Group, a broadcast company based in Seoul, South Korea, in collaboration with Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international non-profit organization affiliated with the UN ECOSOC advocating for global peace. The film showcased HWPL and actors who engaged in peace-related activities in Mindanao.

Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte congratulated by saying, “By showing people documentaries and films on peace, we may encourage more to be one with us in our peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts for our communities.”

HWPL’s peace movement in the Philippines started when HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee, a Korean war veteran and peace activist, visited Mindanao several times since 2013. He mediated a civilian peace agreement signed by Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla and then Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” G. Mangudadatu on January 14, 2014, in General, Santos City. Before the audience of 300 people including politicians, university professors, religious leaders, and students, the representatives on that day promised to cooperate in ceasing the conflict and building peace especially in the Mindanao region which has long suffered the aftereffects of war.

This agreement became the starting point of HWPL in raising public awareness about peace not only in Mindanao but throughout the Philippines, based on the universal principles of mutual understanding, respect, and harmony. HWPL’s peace initiatives include law enactment for peace, interfaith dialogues, peace education, and youth and women empowerment, which has brought leaders in different countries to support peace in Mindanao.

In the film, Martin Lee Hojian, former chairperson of the UN Human Rights Commission of the United Nations, praised HWPL led by Chairman Lee, and the Filipino people who had a keen passion for peace. Also, Nabil Tirmage, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Development Organization program manager, said that the civil peace agreement in 2014 is an “amazing case of realization of peace that the world should study”.

“The conflict in Mindanao has been a major variable not only in Southeast Asian but global situation. The establishment of peace in Mindanao was a global task and required constructive intervention from the international community. In particular, it will be possible to understand through this documentary film that the efforts at the private sector, like HWPL in Mindanao, are the foundation for peace to settle down,” said an official of HWPL.

SMV Media Group announced that the documentary film will be accessible through various channels in different countries including broadcasting stations and multiplex theaters.

With the pilot run complete, Market99 online presence successful and expanding month on month

With the pilot run complete, Market99 online presence successful and expanding month on month

In 2022, around 214 million people in India logged in online to shop, and this number is continuously growing with each passing day.

If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that the online world will never stop, Market99 always strived for accessibility for affordability, and the internet is one of the most accessible methods out there. It was inevitable for Market99 to go online with its wide range of premium and affordable products.

In March 2021, Market99 launched its online store Market99.com, along with a launch on major marketplaces, and since then, it has been creating and breaking all sorts of records with sales that are exceptionally growing. After six months of the pilot run, Market99’s online presence is exceeding expectations with sales that are continuously growing.

Apart from a striking success with the D2C business model, the brand’s presence across marketplaces is something to admire. In a very limited timeframe, Market99 has managed to mark its successful presence on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Pepperfry, and more. With such a successful run so far, Market99’s founder and managing director, Mr. Mohammad Abdullah, gave his insights on what the future holds for the company in the online world.

“For any organisation, changes are inevitable, and a means to survive, Market99 has always been keen on changing its ways with time. That is what makes us the success that we are today. From the very start, we were confident about going online with our affordable and high-quality products, and with time our customers have shown us why it was a step in the right direction.”

After a successful run with its physical stores across the country, Market99 is on the way to taking over the digital retail world. Currently, there are over 3000+ products live on the website, which includes best sellers of Market99 and some online exclusives. The brand is currently gearing up for its annual Diwali sale, which as it claims, is going to be bigger than ever.

How Can A Home Loan Calculator Make It Simple To Plan For A Home Loan?

How Can A Home Loan Calculator Make It Simple To Plan For A Home Loan?

Applying for a home loan is a big financial commitment – one that usually lasts decades. A home loan allows buyers to finance their purchase without draining their savings or compromising their dream house. However, your home loan planning doesn’t end with choosing the right home loan provider.

It involves a lot of financial and budget planning, from selecting a property that fits your budget to deciding on an affordable loan amount accordingly. And picking a suitable loan tenure and planning your EMIs is one of them. Why? Because before opting for a loan, you must know how much you can afford to pay as EMIs so that it is easier to plan your monthly budget accurately.

Using a home loan calculator is a simple way to estimate your EMIs. It is a free online tool that lets you calculate your monthly EMIs by using three key factors-

  • Principal amount
  • Loan tenure
  • Rate of Interest

Borrowers can enter various combinations of loan amount and tenure to arrive at an EMI amount that works best for them. It is an excellent money-management tool that allows borrowers to plan their repayments conveniently.

How can a home loan calculator make financial planning easier?

  1. Easy to use

A home loan calculator is resourceful and easy to use. You can access this online tool on most lender websites. All you have to do is enter your loan amount, loan tenure, and the interest rate offered by the lender. And the calculator will show you the estimated EMI amount within seconds.

Besides, you can check different combinations to determine an EMI that fits your budget.

  1. Determine the right tenure and loan amount

Your home loan tenure, interest rates, and the loan amount you apply for directly affect your EMI amount. While the interest rate is fixed by the lender and depends on various eligibility criteria, you have to choose the loan amount and repayment tenure.

You must settle on a loan amount based on your needs and affordability. It would help to create a budget to arrive at an affordable amount. Similarly, loan tenure directly impacts your EMI – the shorter the tenure, the higher your EMI.

So, you can use the online home loan calculator to determine how much you can afford to borrow and for how long. If you can easily manage higher EMIs, go for a shorter tenure. Otherwise, if you have too many financial obligations, it is best to choose a longer term to make the repayment affordable and avoid the risk of default.

  1. Know the EMI beforehand

With a home loan calculator, you can estimate the EMI amount and the total interest outgo before the loan is sanctioned. This helps you to plan your monthly budget – you can decide if you need to cut down on expenses to manage the EMI payments better.

Not knowing your EMI obligations beforehand can significantly affect your finances; you might end up applying for a higher loan amount where the EMIs turn out to be higher than expected. This will not only make repayment difficult but late payments or defaults can also hurt your credit score.

  1. Borrowers can compare loan offers

With different lenders offering competitive interest rates and attractive loan terms, choosing the right lender that fits your needs can get overwhelming. Apart from lower interest rates, flexible loan terms, and nominal charges, you must compare various lenders based on your prospective EMIs.

A loan calculator can help borrowers estimate the amount of EMIs they will have to pay with each lender, making it easier for them to choose a lender that offers the most affordable loan.

  1. Manage loan prepayment

During your home loan tenure, there might be times when you receive some extra funds, maybe a cash bonus, or increased profits in business. In such a situation, you can consider prepaying a big chunk of your loan to reduce your liability substantially.

A home loan EMI calculator can help ascertain how the loan prepayment before the tenure can impact your remaining EMIs. You can calculate the new EMI for the remaining tenure and adjust your finances accordingly.

You can rely on an online home loan calculator to produce accurate results.

Final Words

When you’re looking to apply for a home loan, a home loan EMI calculator is a handy tool that assists your financial planning. Equipped with the right insights, your loan repayment will become much more manageable.

Check out Tata Capital Home Loans with the most competitive interest rates and a wide range of products. With flexible repayment tenure and structured EMI plans, you can get a quick loan starting from Rs. 5 lakhs. Use the home loan EMI calculator to plan your finances according to your loan needs.

UNICEF’s India representative danced the ‘Shammi’ way in Kondagaon

UNICEF’s India representative danced the ‘Shammi’ way in Kondagaon

Under the mental health and child protection program “Aao Baat Kare” jointly run by UNICEF, District Administration, and Chhattisgarh Agricon Samiti; volunteers of Yuvoday Kondanar Champs, Bijadutir and Manobal from Kondagaon, Bijapur and Bilaspur respectively have been organizing various programs, events, and awareness campaigns. To review the impact of their work, UNICEF’s India representative Mr. Yasumasa Kimura visited Kondagaon.

In Bade Bendri of Kondagaon district, Mr. Kimura was warmly welcomed with an Adivasi dance performance. A discussion was conducted on community mental health, wherein the mental health program- ‘Aao Baat Kare’, was discussed in detail. ‘Aao Baat Kare’ is a Community Mental Health and Child Protection Programme wherein, the first step towards betterment- talking about Mental Health is given significance. Before even trying to make a change for the better, it is important to talk about it and make people aware of what is mental health.

The volunteers also threw light on their programs ‘Hum Honge Kamyab’ – (wherein the students of class 10th and 12th were taught how to deal with exam-related pressures and stress), ‘Panchayat Chalo Abhiyaan’– (myths related to mental health were busted among the community) and ‘Panthak’ – (a guidebook for children’s social-emotional learning and child safe spaces) and wall writings on mental health and child-safe spaces were presented and displayed.

In the discussion, many people from the village such as high school and primary school teachers, Aanganwadi workers, and others elaborated on how Yuvoday Kondanar Champs volunteers are working for the betterment of the communities and the kind of reach and impact they have. Some volunteers shared their own stories of change. Activities like ‘Udan chu taali’ – a game wherein people clap their hands and relieve their stress into thin air, ‘Shammi dance’- a dance wherein stress is released, and ‘Snake and Ladders’- where children play the game on a human size large mat wherein the snakes represent bad habits, and the ladders represent good habits; were held. The Sarpanch with more than 500 villagers and 60+ volunteers attended the event and participated with great spirit and energy.

Even though Mr. Kimura did not understand the language, he understood the emotion. He sat down and listened to everybody, he saw the kids play, and even danced along with the people to halbi songs towards the end of the event.

From UNICEF- Chhattisgarh head- Mr. Job Zachariah, Behavioral change specialist– Mr. Abhishek Singh, Child Protection Specialist- Mrs. Chetna Desai, Health specialist- Dr. Shridhar, and CAP specialist- Mr. Sam Sudheer Bandi graced the occasion with their presence.

From Chhattisgarh Agricon Samiti- Samiti’s Secretary Mr. Manas Banerjee and Program coordinator- Ms. Danish K. Hussain along with district coordinators from all 3 project areas were present.

Aankda will figure out Power thefts

Aankda will figure out Power thefts

New Hindi Movie ‘Aankda’ is a dark comedy story in the conceptual Muftpur village of UP. The movie is based on the habits of the villagers to get free electricity by connecting a wire fraudulently to the overhead cables by a bamboo stick called KATIYA. Government officers are taking every care to stop this practice. Dark Comedy of fraudulent villagers with UP-style item songs, and a typical Pradhanji-making politics are the main attractions of the movie

Few good people like a school teacher and some young boys and girls oppose this KATIYA practice. Sajjan is the right hand of Pradhanji, while Jagan and others are criminals in the village. Pradhanji of the village is glorifying the KATIYA by making it a GODDESS by building a temple and worship it. The Arti of Goddess Katiya is a nice comedy song. Coincidently Pradhan’s charming daughter is also named as Katiya. Katiya tries to flirt Sanju. Sanju, a sincere student gets selected in UPSC for IAS and the fight against Pradhanji and KATIYA practice becomes easy.

Theft of electricity is a major problem in all the corners of India. People feel that they must get free electricity. The losses in such electricity are to be borne by the bill payers and the income tax payers.

The Bollywood movie Aankda talks about the dangers in theft by KATIYA practice. People in Maharashtra call it as Aankda, meaning a hook to attach the wire to the overhead cable.

Producer Chandramohan and Director Akshay Kardak are trying to release the movie in UP, BIHAR, Uttarakhand, and Delhi in the coming November. Writer of the film is Linesh Ghadge. Actress Simmi Dixit is from Lucknow while Vijay Kumar is from Delhi. Pradhanji is cast by Ulhas Adhav while the school teacher is Ravi Deodhar. DoP of the movie is Manoj Gupta. Lyrics are written by Kuldip Singh, Dastgir Mujawar, and Chandramohan, and the music is composed by Salil Mohan. The songs are specifically written with the context of electric current and Katiya. The love song “Tu Bijli ka Taar hai, Main Aankda hun” is like a reply to the Tony Kakkar’s hit song, “BIJLI KA TAAR”.  The song will break the record of Tony Kakkar.

Saz Sargam Production expects that such Muftpur villages will get rid of Katiya practice and will be converted to Vikaspur.

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National Flag To be installed at tourist places: Shri G Kishan Reddy

National Flag To be installed at tourist places: Shri G Kishan Reddy

The three days National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh concluded on September 20 in the presence of Union Tourism Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy. Tourism Ministers of 12 States including Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Haryana, Mizoram, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh attended the conference.

During concluding remarks, Shri G Kishan Reddy thanked all the State delegates and sector representatives for their valuable suggestions. Shri Reddy urged that all states share and adopt best practices to boost the tourism sector. States must organize such conferences at the state level with district officers of different departments and stakeholders to improve and promote tourism destinations. Shri Reddy emphasized on the importance of Yuva Tourism Clubs and said these clubs can become a game changer for the sector.

Shri Reddy also informed that National Flag will be installed at tourist places. He also appealed to the states and stakeholders to install flags at all hotels and tourist places. The Union Minister said that such conferences will be organized from time to time to provide an opportunity to learn from one another and hoped that this will yield desired results very soon.

Talking about the outcome of the conference, Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh said India will play a pivotal role in contributing towards global tourism recovery driven mainly through domestic tourism. All the major tourism indices have started showing signs of recovery towards the pre-pandemic levels such as domestic air passenger traffic, hotel occupancy, and tourist footfalls. The National Tourism Policy has been drafted with a holistic vision and strategy to revive India’s Tourism and targets to achieve USD 1 Trillion by the sector in 2047. Against this backdrop, the Ministry is also paving the way for developing responsible and sustainable tourism destinations. The Government of India will continue to support MSMEs in tourism and capitalize on the employment generation potential in the sector. Various initiatives under the ongoing schemes of the Ministry of Tourism are planned to be strengthened to ensure a complete recovery from the disruption caused to the tourism economy due to the pandemic.

Shri Arvind further said that India plans to position itself as a major tourism destination during its presidency of G20 for 2023. We plan to ensure due rigor, and dedication and showcase our cultural richness while welcoming the world to our nation. We plan to bring in necessary interventions including Visa Reforms, Ease of Travel, traveler-friendly Immigration Facilities at Airports, and openness to international travel, and these major topics were deliberated during the two-day meet.

Informing about the goals for the India Tourism Sector for 2024 he said that we will strive to recover to pre-pandemic level by mid-2024. The country is estimated to achieve 50 Bn USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 30 Bn USD in Foreign Exchange Earnings, and 15 Mn foreign arrivals by 2024.

He further said that India is estimated to grow at 7-9% CAGR in the coming decade and 250 Bn USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 137 Mn jobs in the Tourism sector, 56 Bn USD in Foreign Exchange Earnings, and 25 million foreign arrivals are expected to be achieved by 2030. We commit to deliver plans aligned with these goals and commitments to ensure positioning of India as one of the leaders in the tourism sector by 2047.

On the last day of conference sessions on Role of digital technology for the marketing and promotion of tourism destinations, the Emerging importance of homestays in the Indian hospitality sector, Ayurveda, Wellness, and Medical Value travel, and lastly on Forest and wildlife tourism were organized.  Secretary Electronics and Information Technology, GoI Shri Alkesh Sharma, Secretary Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GoI Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant, Member NITI Aayog Dr. Vinod Kumar Paul, Additional Secretary Health & Family Welfare Shri Lav Agarwal, Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh, DG Tourism Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, and other senior officers of the Ministries also graced the event.

Perfect Pollucon Services – Redefining the Environmental Services

Perfect Pollucon Services – Redefining the Environmental Services

In today’s modern era, the ease of doing business policies has witnessed a rise in industrialization and development projects. Although this approach is positive from an economic perspective, it can prove to be hazardous to the environment if not executed in a proper manner. Thus, policies put in place have been made more stringent than ever, paving the way for the environmental consulting market to grow. Moreover, the recent “Make in India’ initiative is encouraging the reduction of imports, promoting the availability of skilled labor, digitization, and startup culture, further driving this market’s growth. When on-boarding an environmental consulting services provider, clients expect the completion of the environmental consulting projects without any hiccups within the pre-defined timelines. Ensuring the cost of the project fits within the allocated budget is another top priority.

Perfect Pollucon Services, headquartered in Maharashtra, is perfectly poised as one of the leading environmental monitoring services providers for Indoor & Ambient Air Quality Testing, Stack Testing & Environmental Monitoring. The company’s team of experts are well trained to carry out monitoring activities at an expert level within the predefined timelines. “Perfect Pollucon Services has positioned itself to provide a faster response to any queries from clients or government officials. We provide high-quality services at affordable rates. We believe that faster response at affordable rates is the key to sustain in any kind of business and that is what defines us. Due to this positioning, we have with us some of the major clients for more than a decade,” says Tanaji Gajare, Managing Director at Perfect Pollucon Services with well over 30 years of experience in environmental monitoring.

Customer-centric Approach

Perfect Pollucon Services takes pride in having catered to more than 400 well-renowned clients across India since its inception. The company possesses a very diverse client base, ranging from MNC to small startups hailing from a broad range of industries. Continually keeping up with this evolving market, Perfect Pollucon Services trains its employees, keeping them apprised with the latest federal rules and regulations from environmental agencies along with maintaining the industrial equipment. The equipment is well-calibrated to achieve maximum accuracy. “We have set stringent quality check procedures at every step of the environmental monitoring process to maintain strict quality standards,” informs Tanaji. Despite the pandemic, the company has soldiered on by going completely digital wherever possible in order to maintain relevancy within the market. The focus of the company’s Environmental Consulting services will be completely customer-centric. “With the onset of Covid19, our company had taken a measured approach to safeguard our employees and mitigate financial and operational exposure. But now things are slowly changing back to normal. We had completely shut down some of the operations like collecting samples from client premises during the pandemic. Now, wherever possible, we have gone completely digital,” explains Tanaji.

Dedicated toward achieving complete customer satisfaction, the company adheres to all guidelines defined by CPCB and International WHO, and EPA to carry out every single Environmental Monitoring Activity. Now, with several organizations, SMBs and large-scale enterprises alike, are attaining increased awareness about the health of its employees on the office premises, the company assists them in measuring the harmful pollutants that may be present within the office or the office premises. Once the pollutant is detected, the team at Perfect Pollucon Services then designs and develops a strategic plan to overcome the challenges.

Setting the Course for the Future

With a strong foothold in this sector, the company intends to continue to deliver value-added services across the spectrum of industry verticals. A linchpin of this domain, the company aims to expand its reach and availability of services across the whole of Maharashtra in the near future. Tanaji adds, “Since the challenging period is almost over, in coming years, our main focus would be to drive growth and increase market share while not compromising on our quality of the service.”

Tanaji Gajare, Managing Director, Perfect Pollucon Services, Offering Top-notch Environmental Services

With a team of technically adept professionals under its wing, Perfect Pollucon Services’ specialty lies in addressing a host of environmental pollution-related issues. Incepted in 2007, the company offers a comprehensive suite of Environmental Consultancy Services and Environmental Monitoring Services. Environmental Impact Assessment Study, Air Pollution Monitoring, Preparations of Environmental Statement, Renewal of Consent and CESS returns regarding water consumption are some of the processes offered by Environmental Consultancy Services. Simultaneously, the Environmental Monitoring Services include Indoor Air Quality Monitoring, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring, Stack Emission Monitoring, Noise Level Measurement, Light Assessment Survey, Wastewater or drinking water sampling and analysis, Soil testing and analysis, and Workplace Monitoring.

Netizens would be thrilled to hear that for the first time in the Travel Industry, you can now bargain for a trip

Netizens would be thrilled to hear that for the first time in the Travel Industry, you can now bargain for a trip

Be it the 50-year-old uncle going out to buy veggies from the sabzi wale bhaiya or the 20-year-olds shopping for Y2K outfits in Sarojini, one thing that every Indian has in common is that we love to bargain.

The sheer joy of getting things we desire at the price that we want is the one pleasure that unites us all. Second only to a cricket match between Ind vs Pak.

But imagine if saving 10 bucks after arguing for an hour with the auto wala only to get late to work, again, brings us such satisfaction, then how thrilling it’d be if we could do the same with travel.

Thanks to the #DropItYourself campaign by JustWravel, the idea that would make the world too perfect for travelers, is now a reality.

Being the first ever campaign of its kind in the travel community, DIY is a unique concept that allows users to choose their own price for a trip.

Blending both the knack for savings and a flair for a bargain that is every common man’s expertise in India, the campaign is part of their annual Sale of The Season aka S.O.S where Travelers can book any trip from the 50+ destinations they get to choose from, at the lowest booking price. 

The best part about the #DIY concept is that any user can come to the website and book a Backpacking trip, Himalayan Trek, or a weekend getaway at the price that they want.

The campaign’s tagline “Stop asking us to drop the price, drop it yourself” is a witty response to the many travelers who keep asking for discounts when planning a trip.

Eliminating the chance of going through the hassle of constant bargaining with a sales representative, the user can simply visit the website and select the price by scrolling the numbers on the dialer provided in the booking section.

What makes #DIY stand out as a campaign is how it uses an everyday habit of an Indian buyer and makes it ten times more satisfying. Plus, they don’t have to deal with stubborn hawkers who’d take up most of their time. 

JustWravel is a travel community of more than 50,000+ travelers that organizes fixed departure group tours, treks, and an all girls-trip across India as well as customized International Trips. With a StartUp India recognition and more than 3000+ positive reviews across all platforms, it is one of the most trustworthy Tours operating organizations in India. 

Incredibly Artistic, Innovatively Educating, and Scientifically Informative Board Game – Shastranga – Untold Secrets

Incredibly Artistic, Innovatively Educating, and Scientifically Informative Board Game – Shastranga – Untold Secrets

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: The credit behind developing the brilliantly articulated Board game, Shastranga – Untold Secrets, goes to Mr. Triveen Nair.

Shastranga is his second project in the line of success. His first project was historical fiction and a thriller genre book called “Land and Seekers”. The book talks about a least mentioned but the most significant year in Indian history-death of three Indian kings under mysterious circumstances following events that took place in 1766. Not only that, the fiction takes you from the Thar Desert and Calcutta to Oman, Venice, and Zanzibar.

 However, continuing his legacy of successful projects, the Shastranga board game is getting officially launched in September 2022 on Vishwakarma Jayanti. The richest of India are waiting for this board game to include among their valuable possessions. This limited edition game has just 400 Playing Boards available worldwide with 4 copyrighted design alterations. The game will be accessible only on an invitation basis.

 A fantastic treasure of knowledge and fun has a new name, the Shastranga, a tabletop board game. This modern-age game has blown many minds and grabbed attention all around the world. The presence of stars, planets, and the sky is found in both astrology and astronomy. These distinctive sciences are present in ancient Indian traditions. Shastranga brings you an unimaginable journey of stars by beautifully blending both these genres together.

Shastranga is a masterpiece in a true sense, as it is not just limited to combining astrology and astronomy, but it adds an essence of art and design to it. It is a creative as well as an original piece of art. Shastranga has an aesthetic look when it comes to its appearance. It is a one-of-a-kind tabletop board game that will appeal to all age groups. Unlike a typical board game that is made up of either cardboard and plastic or both, Shastranga is crafted out of hand-carved wood and leather.

Imagining the earth moving on its path is easier now, thanks to Shastranga. It makes one visualize 7500 years of Vedic sky sequence as it is suggestive of bringing the night sky into your own house. And yes, the greatest part about this game is that you do not need to be an expert in either astrology or astronomy while playing this game. The game itself unfolds many untold secrets and teaches you lessons that cannot be forgotten!

The Unique Features of Shastranga

Shastranga has emerged as the first modern-world Indian game with its origins in Indian traditions. Get ready for a few amazing concepts that can just amaze you while you unbox this game.

  • An astrological sky of 360 degrees branches out into 13.33 degrees of 27 Nakshatras as per Vedic Astrology.
  • The 12 Solar/Lunar signs as per Babylonian/Greek, bring a lot of excitement to this game.
  • There is an open area in the center. The boundaries of the playing area are made up of several layers showing Tropical, Sideral, and International Astronomical Unit Boundaries(IAU).
  • The 360-degree circle is placed on a square playing surface. The 360-degree circle aligns the opposites of 90 & 270 degrees and 180 & 0 degrees.
  • The 12 zodiac months during the year are taken as a base to view the sequential arrangement of the planetary sky along with the star constellation.
  • The additional boxes in the square board interthread the cardinal points of the East-West and North-South Axis.

The Strategy to play Shastranga

  • The game can be played by two or more players, including children and adults.
  • Each player has to choose a star sign as per their preference.
  • Each player takes turns rolling the twin dice while moving around different star houses. The players identify the color of their star within the 12 moon mansions and plan on acquiring it. There are 27-star houses split up into nine ruling planets.
  • The game progresses by traveling through the star constellation of a calendar month in a pattern that our ancients followed.
  • The aim of the game is to capture the zone belonging to your opponents and not allow them the chance of owning their own star signs.

Shastranga is undoubtedly going to set a record in the coming days with its exquisite identity in the world of modern board games. It is definitely going to make Indian traditions proud due to its novel design and extraordinary framework.

People are already getting curious as to what it feels like playing this game! You can pre-book one for yourself and feel the pleasure of this exclusive game as the launch date is near.