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In the heart of the Himalayas lies Bhutan, a land celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and flourishing literary and artistic heritage. Leading this cultural renaissance is Drukyul’s Literature and Arts Festival (DLAF), an annual celebration that attracts literary and art enthusiasts from around the globe. The 13th edition of the festival, under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, is set to unfold from August 3rd to 5th, transforming Thimphu into a vibrant tapestry of storytelling and artistic expression.

Embracing the Theme of “Mindfulness”

Inspired by the profound vision of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, as articulated in the 116th National Day Address in December 2023, DLAF 2024 embraces the transformative theme of “Mindfulness.” Steeped in Bhutanese values of compassion, harmony, and self-awareness, this theme serves as the guiding star for the festival’s rich array of programs. Participants will delve into the depths of the human experience, uncovering pathways to inner peace, collective well-being, and profound personal transformation.

A Global Stage for Literary and Artistic Excellence

DLAF proudly stands as the crowning jewel of Bhutan Echoes, a visionary initiative devoted to nurturing literature, culture, and the arts within this serene kingdom. Through meticulously curated events, Bhutan Echoes champions the preservation and celebration of Bhutan’s cultural heritage and artistic expression, ensuring that the spirit of creativity continues to thrive in this magical land.

Thought-Provoking Sessions with Celebrated Guests

The festival masterfully weaves together the literary and artistic talents of Bhutan with esteemed voices from around the world. This year’s lineup features:

• Shashi Tharoor, esteemeed writer and politician
• Anton Hur, Korean author and translator shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize.
• Ashwin Sanghi, writer and one of India’s best-selling English fiction authors

Attendees at DLAF 2024 will be immersed in thought-provoking panel discussions, immersive workshops, and captivating book readings, offering a feast of intellectual and artistic delights.

Previous Speakers The festival has welcomed distinguished speakers such as Ruskin Bond, Pico Iyer, Vikas Swarup, Markus Zusak, Padma Lakshmi, Vikram Seth, Kabir Bedi, Kunzang Choden, and Pawo Choyning Dorji. DLAF highlights Bhutanese culture and fosters dialogue that transcends boundaries, enriching the global literary and artistic community

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? So, just as your OTT platforms refresh your memory when they return with a new season — let us recap the journey of The Indian Trumpet for you. In the summer of 2013, this quarterly digital magazine that captures India’s colour, culture, and chaos — that the Indian expats crave and miss — came alive.

Soon, many joined hands to build a community, and not just the magazine. This winter (November 2023), the magazine is back after a nap with The Pani Puri Edition, which is a blend of observations and anecdotes featuring places and people from Dubai and beyond. From then until now, The Indian Trumpet celebrated the quirks of being an Indian — from the chai to pickles, the middle-class habits to childhood games, and more.

The magazine also took a moment to get angry when it felt the country had wronged its people. “Yes, we’re back (in the times) when many magazines run by large publishing groups have shut shop.

We’re here to tell you the Indian story and hope you can narrate the tales to your friends, families, and future generations,” said Purva Grover, founder-editor of The Indian Trumpet.

Why are we doing this? Strangely enough, that question doesn’t bother any of the Trumpet Blowers.

Other than being supported by many equally insane individuals, we still haven’t lost faith in the power of storytelling and journalism as we once knew it.

The ‘now’stalgic team at The Indian Trumpet includes names such as Michael Gomes as Features Head, a seasoned journalist who was earlier with a UAE national paper; features writers such as Samina Amoji, from Muscat and Vishal Bheero from Mauritius. Dolly Goel, a senior designer with experience across publishing platforms, has joined as the Art Director.

Various contributors from across the globe also add to the content’s richness. “We’re waking up in a different world — where reading magazines is getting labelled as an archaic activity; stories have a shelf life of 24 hours, and content for consumption is more than what we can handle and available across more mediums than one can imagine.

Yet, we’ve decided to blow the Trumpet louder,” shared Team Trumpet Blowers. The magazine was put on hold in November 2017 as the team nurtured stories in other formats on the portal. Just as in its previous avatar, it is now once again available complementary for its readers on the portal, theindiantrumpet.com, where both the flip-through PDF version of the magazine and the online versions of the stories can be browsed through

KRAFTON India’s most celebrated BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA is thrilled to announce its collaboration as the Official Gaming Partner of ‘Kalki: 2898 AD’, the much-awaited pan-India cinema extravaganza. Featuring leading stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone, the movie is slated for release on June 27th, 2024.

Taking centre stage as the Official Gaming Partner of ‘Kalki: 2898 AD,’ BGMI has launched a specially crafted co-branded trailer for the movie. Featuring an exciting fusion of the BGMI world and the Kalki: 2898 AD cinematic universe, the trailer is sure to captivate fans of both the game and the movie, offering a unique blend of action, adventure, and immersive storytelling.

Further enriching the collaboration is an exclusive in-game event hosted by BGMI featuring captivating challenges and exciting rewards for players. Gamers can[MSH1]  delve deeper into the narrative of “Kalki: 2898 AD” while enjoying unique in-game rewards.

Be prepared to embark on an unforgettable journey with the magic of “Kalki: 2898 AD” and BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA, where gaming meets cinema like never before!

Catch the trailer on Vyjayanthi Movies’ YouTube channel and on both BGMI’s and “Kalki: 2898 AD” movie’s Instagram handles

Visionary auteur Anand Gandhi (Tumbbad, Ship of Theseus) and celebrated game designer Zain Memon (SHASN) have unveiled their ambitious new project: MAYA Universe – an epic sci-fi fantasy that spans novels, board games, films, graphic novels, and more.

The project’s announcement trailer, released exclusively on IGN, has already generated significant buzz, hype, and conversation online. The trailer offers audiences the first glimpse into MAYA – a new mythology for the 21st century, exploring themes of algorithmic manipulation and digital age anxiety.

Hugo Weaving Joins the Universe

The trailer features the unmistakable voice of Hugo Weaving, the acclaimed actor known for his iconic roles as Agent Smith in The Matrix trilogy and Elrond in The Lord of the Rings series. Weaving’s distinctive narration has sparked widespread speculation about his deeper involvement in the expanding universe.

“Hugo Weaving has been so integral in shaping the sci-fi and fantasy pop culture of our times, and we’ve been huge admirers of his filmography. It is a privilege to have him be a part of the MAYA Narrative Universe,” Zain mentioned.

“Hugo’s voice brings an incredible gravitas to our world,” said Gandhi. “His participation represents the kind of cross-border collaboration that MAYA is built on.”

MAYA presents a richly crafted universe that blends science fiction with philosophical inquiry, examining how our futures are invisibly shaped by algorithmic forces. Audiences will get to experience this modern mythology across multiple storytelling formats and platforms.

This is the first time Anand and Zain are co-creating a project together. The duo has previously collaborated on multiple critically acclaimed endeavours that pushed creative boundaries in Indian cinema and gaming.

What’s Next

While details about Weaving’s full involvement remain under wraps, the creative team promises that the trailer is just the beginning of a much larger storytelling experience that will unfold across multiple media formats over the coming months.

Indian Railways, the fourth largest railway network in the world after the United States, Russia and China, is undertaking several initiatives towards Accounting Reforms in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. In its journey of accounting reforms, the Indian Railways had initiated exercise of preparationofits Accrual Based Financial Statements in 2014, marking a major shift towards enhanced financial transparency and accountability.  Since the inception of this initiative, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and its Accounting Research Foundation (ICAI ARF) has played a pivotal role in supporting these reforms.

ICAI ARF has been instrumental in guiding Indian Railways through the migration to an accrual-based accounting system. ICAI ARF has successfully prepared the Accrual Based Financial Statements for all Zonal Railways and Production Units from the financial year 2015-16 to 2022-23.

On December 19, 2024, during an event held in New Delhi, ICAI ARF submitted Accrual Based Financial Statements of Indian Railways for the financial year 2022-23 to the officials of Indian Railways.  The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Nirupma Kumar, I.R.A.S, Chief Administrative Officer, Accounting Reform (CAO/A/R), Mr. Rohit Parmar, Chief Project Manager (CPM), Accounting Reforms and team of CAO/AR cell along with CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President ICAI and Chairman ICAI ARF accompanied by Council Members of ICAI and team of ICAI ARF.

On this occasion Ms. Nirupma Kumar, CAO/AR appreciated the work done by ICAI ARF and said, “It will be a milestone in the history of Government of India that accrual based financial statements has been prepared for a ministry. Indian Railways is the first Ministry to take this initiative at entire ministry level and has undertaken various step towards environmental Sustainability, the same has been reflected for the first time in the accrual based financial statements for Financial Year 2022-23”

Ms. Nirupma also informed that the Indian Railways in collaboration with the ICAI ARF has initiated to develop Transaction Based Accrual Accounting System to facilitate the preparation of financial statements for the financial year 2023-24 onwards including the initiatives being undertaken by Indian Railways towards Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

During this event CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President, ICAI, said, “Indian Railways partnership with ICAI ARF since 2014 has been a cornerstone in its journey towards accrual accounting, starting with successful pilot studies and evolving into a system-wide transformation.  It is a matter of pride for the ICAI and ICAI ARF to submit the Accrual Based Financial Statements of Indian Railways for the financial year 2022-23. I appreciate Indian Railways for raising the bar of financial statements and incorporating sustainability reporting in the financial statement. This initiative of Indian Railways would encourage other Government organisations/entities to adopt accrual accounting by recognising the benefits of such accounting. 

Further, President ICAI also suggested Indian Railways should also consider the physical verification of their assets. The journey of partnership of ICAI ARF with Indian Railways is long lasting. For the financial year 2023-24, the ICAI ARF is geared up for preparation of Accrual Based Financial Statements which are to be prepared from the transactional data.    

This Mother’s Day, honour the woman who has been your constant strength and guiding light with the timeless gift of jewellery. At Kalyan Jewellers, we celebrate the beauty of motherhood with exquisite pieces that reflect her grace, resilience and love. Discover thoughtfully curated collections and special offers designed to make your token of appreciation truly unforgettable.

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Kamlesh Barot, Director of Vie Hospitality, proudly announces the appointment of Prakash Ranjan Mohapatra as the new General Manager Sales and Operation at Shubhdev Revival Resort.

This iconic Aqua Resort, nestled near the Jetty of Bhavnagar city, has consistently delighted guests with its unique experiences and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Prakash Ranjan Mohapatra: With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Mohapatra brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. His leadership will be ably supported by Vie’s seventy-plus years of hospitality operations track-record.

Mohapatra’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of service excellence aligns perfectly with Shubhdev Revival Resort’s vision. Elevating Guest Experiences:

Shubhdev Revival Resort, known for its thoughtful development of every resort space, is poised to become one of the top resorts in this part of Gujarat.

With modern rides and a new resort, the property aims to elevate guest experiences while maintaining its commitment to quality service delivery. A Focus on Sustainability: Commenting on his appointment, Mohapatra expressed his honor: “It’s a great privilege to take on this new role at Shubhdev Revival Resort, Bhavnagar.

Our Aqua Resort has been unequivocally recognized for its amenities, unique experiences, andsustainable travel focus. We celebrate the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and natural beauty of the region. And in my new role, I invite our patrons to partake in this exceptional journey as we continue to elevate the art of hospitality at every touch point of the hotel.”

A Stellar Career Path: Mohapatra’s stellar career path showcases his dedication to doing great work as an astute hospitality professional.

His beliefs are set on delivering new benchmarks in service excellence for the hotel and group overall. In the past, he has held key roles at prestigious hotel establishments such as San Pacific Hotels and Resorts and Different Palace and Luxury Hotels of India.

His professional journey began at Chokhidhani, Jaipur, and later progressed to other Luxury Properties, where he made significant contributions.

Prior to joining Shubhdev Revival Resort, Bhavnagar, he held the position of General Manager at Mayur Belgaum Presidency Hotel and Club, North Karnata

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Mastering integers, fractions, decimals, surds, and indices is crucial for excelling in the Quantitative Aptitude section of the CAT exam.

A strong command over these fundamental mathematical concepts not only boosts your problem-solving skills but also builds confidence in tackling more complex questions.

With a clear understanding of the concepts and strategic preparation, aspirants can perform exceptionally well in the CAT examination.