Indian shooters can do miracle in Olympics

 

Congratulations team in blue.  An Incredible win for India by winning International Shooting Sport Federation [ISSF] World Cup. 

Stalwarts’ countries like the United States of America [USA], Italy, Denmark, Poland and many more did join in the shooting events, despite that India tops medal tally in ISSF Rifle-Pistol World Cup held recently in Delhi.

This is India’s most successful campaign to mark with and do make us proud for the nation.  If we really go back and analyze the events of the ISSF Shooting World Cup, then we will see India primitively ruling the medals chart.

The shooting World Cups since the New Delhi edition in February 2019 and this was the country’s sixth successive number one finish at the ISSF championship in the rifle/pistol events – New Delhi, Beijing, Munich, Rio de Janeiro [World Cup Final] in 2019 and at the combined World Cup stage here in 2021. A very impressive result and this reflects total dominance in the shooting. 

53 countries have participated and a total of 294 shooters across the world compete chiefly – Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom, Iran, Ukraine, France, Hungary Thailand, Turkey. 

The 2021 ISSF World Cup is the annual edition of the ISSF World Cup in the Olympic shooting events finished the World Cup shooting campaign with a golden triumph by cornering 30 medals, including 15 gold.

Whilst India stands first and the second position is the USA and the third rank is Italy for the ISSF Shooting World Cup held in Delhi. The table shows par excellence of India’s performance with respective countries in medal tally categorized Gold, Silver and Bronze.

	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1 India	15	9	6	30
2 USA	4	3	1	8
3 Italy	2	0	2	4
4 Denmark	2	0	1	3
5 Poland	1	3	3	7

Perceptibly heartiest congrats to all team members, coaches, mentor and associated staff.  It should be highly celebrated but on the contrary, if you look India will never win any international competition.  Though the reflection and the results are shown a great success but in the Olympics, Indians are lacking behind in the shooting to fetch Gold medals except for one in 2008 Beijing, Abhinav Bindra did make us proud.

Though among the shooting fraternity and as an Indian, the history behind the result is unmatched and we should be proud of it, but we should be more compatible in the international arena of shooting competition especially in the Olympics and stands top on the medal tally that we should be looking for.

No doubt, the Olympics is totally a different scenario, a tough competition and a lot of challenges will be there and every country will certainly give their best but the dominance of Indian shooting in the ISSF World Cup gives new light and new hope to start with and sure many more to come.

Here is the Indian performance in the Olympics.

Medal	Name	Games	Event
Silver	Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore	2004 Athens	Men's double trap
Gold	Abhinav Bindra	2008 Beijing	Men's 10m Air Rifle
Bronze	Gagan Narang	2012 London	Men's 10m Air Rifle
Silver	Vijay Kumar	2012 London	Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

Hats of a new beginning and hope for more medals at the Olympics.  A feeling of trust has been evolving with this historic performance that India has produced in shooting event with sixth successive number one finish at the ISSF championship can translate for the Olympics as well.

FOREIGN COUNTRIES ACCEPT AN INDIAN DRIVING LICENSE

If you are an avid traveller and want to delve into a new place, a new city/country or to enlighten with culture and their way of life, the best way is to ride on a bike/car and to explore the unknown.  

To travel is to live. If you have an Indian Driving License [IDL] and planning to visit a foreign country via road by driving a car/bike and want to enjoy the scenic location and make the trip memorable, the obvious question does arise is Indian driving license valid in other countries?  Can I drive in Europe with an Indian license?  Which all countries accept Indian driving License? Can they allow to drive with an Indian License? 

Here is the list of foreign countries that generally accept Indian Driving License (IDL) and one need not require an international license to drive.

1. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Duration -  With an Indian license one can drive for an entire year.

Language -  A driving license should be issued in the English language.  If it is not issued                   in the English language then you have to carry form I-94 to declare the date                            of  arrival in the States.

2. AUSTRALIA 

Duration - The validity to drive is only for three months.

Language - License should be in the English language.

Allows - Specific countries namely New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Region,  

                      South Australia, and the Capital Region. 

    3. FRANCE

Duration - Driving on the road for one year.

 Language - The license should be in French so that it can be usable in France.

 Follow -    Please note the country follows a right-hand driving while in India left-                                hand driving is followed.

    4. GERMANY    

Duration - Validity for six months.

Language - Copy of the license should be English or German.

    5. MALAYSIA

 Duration - You can drive on the roads, if you have an international permit or not then                             you can seek authorization from the Indian Embassy.

 Language - Generally, the acceptance of the license should be in Malay language                                 besides English. 

    6. UNITED KINGDOM

Duration - Validity for one year.

Allow - Parts where one can drive Scotland, England, and Wales.

    

    7. BHUTAN

 Duration -  Here one can drive two as well as four-wheelers with an Indian driving

                             license but you also need to carry an International Driving Permit to                                     drive.

      

    8. SWITZERLAND

Duration - Validity for one year.  Any location but within the country.

Language - Copy of the license should be in English.  You can also drive a rented                                 car here.

    9. MAURITIUS

Duration - Permitted for one year.  Beautiful island to roam.

Language - License should be translated in English and must have an international                                driving license to drive vehicle here. 

    10.    HONG KONG

   Duration - You can drive for one year. Must have an Indian driving license.  

    11. CANADA

 Duration - Validity for three months with an Indian driving license.  Highly                                         populated by Indians.

 Apply -    You can apply for a Canadian license once the validity of the license is                                 over. 

  

  12. NORWAY

   Duration - Permitted for three months. Known as the land of Northern Lights.                                       Tourists to enjoy the beauty of the land.  

  

    13.    FINLAND

 Duration - With an Indian driving license for one year.  This happy country is                                     excited to roam.

 Mandatory - Health insurance is mandatory and depending on that the validity of                                     license will determine.

    14. NEW ZEALAND

 Duration - Travel for one year with an Indian driving license.

 Language - Required English copy of the license.

 Legal Age - The legal age of driving is 21 years.

  

  15. SPAIN

   Duration - The license is accepted for six months.  You can also rent and drive                                       vehicles using an Indian driving license. This country is known for                                         its cultural heritage.

    Language -   License should be in the English language.

  

  16. SWEDEN

   Duration - An Indian license is accepted for one year.

   Language - License should be translated into Swedish German, English, French, or                              Norwegian.

    17. SINGAPORE

  Duration - Validity for one year with an Indian driving license.

  Issued -      Need an International Driving Permit issued by a Regional                                                   Transport Officer.

    18. ICELAND

Duration - Indian license is accepted when translated into the English language.

Issued -     International license is issued in Canada, US, and the European

                               Economic Area, otherwise cannot move around in rented vehicles.

    19. SOUTH AFRICA

  Duration -  Indian driving license only when it is in the English language.

  Need -         Also you need an International Driving Permit to rent a car to                                                explore its beauty and adventure.

    20. ITALY

   Duration - Permit for a maximum of one year.  With an Indian driving 

                               license is possible only when it is accompanied

                                by an International Driving Permit.

    21. IRELAND

  Duration - The license is valid for one year.  Need to obtain Ireland driving                                         license after validity is over.

        

  Accepts - This country accepts driving license issued by EU or European                                             Economic Area [EEA].

Battled all odds

Beauty Pageant is not only akin to beauty, but it should also encompass beauty with the brain. It is always a stiff competition and to emerge as a winner is a bit challenging.  

Can you imagine during the pageant hardly anybody is talking about the winner? 

The people and the media have shown more interested in runner-up. Yes, this thing has happened at an event of ‘Femina Miss India 2020’ where Manya Singh comes out as a runner-up.  

She hails from a small-town Uttar Pradesh, her father is an autorickshaw driver and to crown VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 runner-up, which she dared to dream big, and this come true is quite unbelievable! She is the cynosure and has touched a chord with people because of her perseverance and single-minded focus despite difficulties. Yes, it is a fairytale story but without twists and turns. https://rinkudas919.blogspot.com/search/label/Fashion%20Designer

Manya is academically bright but with the limited opportunities in the village, she cannot get the right kind of favourable circumstances as she craved something different and ran away to Mumbai to fulfil her dreams at the age of 14. She worked hard, day and night to achieve her dream. Though she continued her education and giving the fees herself by managing two jobs randomly at the pizza joint and a call centre. No doubt her family also stood by her and backed so that her little daughter can pursue what she is greatly desired for. https://rinkudas919.blogspot.com/search/label/Shivangi%20Singh

At the age of 19, she won the title of runner-up of Femina Miss India 2020, but the pertinent question is that her scornful journey makes an impression and lesson to others, especially those who dream big and are coming from a lower-middle-class family that if one can overcome fear, pain and struggle with a positive frame of mind, one can sure taste the success. She lights an example to others and inspires millions in India. 

Even Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath will soon meet runner-up Femina Miss India, Manya Singh for her remarkable achievement and incredible journey, who have made not just their parents but also the state proud.  

It is not an easy cake. She worked hard to groom, unlearned to learn new edges of life and earned the respect for herself as well as for her parents.  

Salute to such parents also to go against any social norms and support their daughter.  

No doubt, she is the role model among the youth especially girls for the times to come. She keeps the hopes alive that anybody can achieve great things in life by boiling and working hard rather than blaming the circumstances. 

Education plays a pertinent role and it can bring change among an individual. It does not matter who you are and where you are coming from. If you are well-educated you can compete rest of the world and that is what Manya did.https://rinkudas919.blogspot.com/search/label/Family%20Values

Though she is the runner-up and her name is not in the category of winner list yet she is the real winner --- her inspiring and incredible story made her winner. An epitome of dedication and diligence.    

Her undergone painful struggle makes a revelation that pain is very important in life and if you have kicked the pain you will certainly achieve your aim or goal. https://rinkudas919.blogspot.com/search/label/Depression

Transport Minister of Maharashtra felicitate Manya Singh and expressed the deepest gratitude that a rickshaw driver’s daughter has accomplished extraordinary success and now their machinery is more active and in a mission to inspire, motivate and encourage such talented children irrespective of their field.   

Everyone knows Beauty Pageants related to fashion but the way she crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 as a runner-up that is creditable. 

In toto, her journey repercusses i.e. from ordinary to extraordinary.  

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Create Clothes with Scrap Fabrics

Fashion designer nowadays becomes frenzy and are trendy, and the adorable outfits that are crafted add more flavour to one’s personality. It offers assorted choices like contemporary outlook, orthodox, classical and semi-classical outlook -- people are crazy to just flow with these outfits and as a ‘fashion designer’ one needs to cope up with these challenges and satiate their demands also.

Most fashion designers are delighted to explore modern outfits which is quite common but to go with the uncommon outfit is quite risky and a bit challenging. Yes, Kriti Tula, a young fashion designer, delve into crafts and culture through waste products [recyclable products] and is firmly believed through upcycling, she maintains the ethical practice in fashion and keeps up a safe and healthy environment.

 

She with her innovative methods upcycle waste of factory products and convert waste into accessories. Here you can find the genre of style clothing which canvas various segments of apparel design namely women’s wear, kid’s wear, men’s wear, sportswear and other adornments.

Mainly her specialties in women's wear apparel designing, trend analysis and research.

In 2014, she set up her sustainable fashion label Doodlage and with her unique idea never assume that success lay ahead and welcome her with open arms! Slowly and gradually her brand has been recognized and the consumer has accepted her outfits and she will be loved and known as India’s most eco-fashion label.  

It is thoughtful indeed and in 2015, her hard work paid off. She was acknowledged by the Lakme Fashion Week Gen Next Platform and soon after won the award for ‘Green Wardrobe Initiative’ by HUL and Grazia Young Fashion Award. Her Doodlage was recognised by Elle Graduates as an exciting young designer to watch especially for great thought and her immense contribution in the field of eco-fashion, which is quite amazing and noteworthy.  

Now, everyone knows Kriti Tula’, Creative Director & co-owner at Doodlage. She has featured in Forbes for recognition of working towards the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). She also appeared as one of the guests on a show organized by CNBC TV 18 titled “Changing India.”  

 

Being an avid environmentalist, she knows how fashion can damage to the environment in the process of creating more clothes and how it leads to wastage of natural resources.  

During the journey of fashion designing, she has a desire to do something own, should be unique and innovative and more importantly which has not been achieved by many or rather the first person to take the initiative and that is why in April 2012, Doodlage fashion label commenced with the elementary idea of upcycling and recycling of waste material to form a fresh piece of wearable fabric.

Doodlage means tailoring waste into fashion. No doubt, fashion is a costly affair and to keep check of the environment value, Doodlage is looking out for recycling of waste material, which reduces power consumption and prevents waste across industries. Otherwise, it will be a looming problem for the fashion industry!

 

Her main motto is to be more committed to building a social enterprise and recyclable products in the form of fabric which should be at an affordable price to the consumers. A great endeavour and a great thought, which will certainly bring a change to society. 

Any budding fashion designer can get inspiration from Kriti Tula. She gives a new and fresh way of looking at the art of design. A fashion designer is not just fabric, it is an art that enshrines the level of good along with positiveness and a thoughtful measure to save the resource and the planet with style.

Kriti’s maxim behind Doodlage is --- buy less, choose well, and make it last. 

 

 

Best Government Schools for kids admission

Parents are very anxious about their kids to get admission in schools and in this process, they cannot make a judgement which will be the best schools around the corner to get in.  Really, the parents are perplexed about Government schools and somehow in their minds or they generally prefer the Convent Schools to get admission.  It is the social tag, and the guardians feel pride that their kids are in well-reputed convent schools. 

The first and foremost thought is that everyone is rushing to the convent schools whilst the government schools will always be the last option.  Most of the parents feel it is not worth to get admission in government schools since the notoriety is the main motto and also, they are concerned about the future of their children.  But this is not the case.  The government schools are better equipped with modern facilities and far excellence in education also.  Meritorious students are coming up with flying colours from the government schools.

Perceptibly, government schools do not receive the mainstream coverage, as it should be.  But the time is changing and despite limited facilities and budget constraints, Delhi’s government schools remain the best-performing in the current scenario.  Especially these institutions are creating a favourable impression of their own. 

To cull out a list of best ones, which will be obviously a respite for the parents to check the listed government schools for their kids to get admission.

   1. 

   Government Boys Sr. Secondary School No. 4, Sarojini Nagar

Boys-only school affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education [CBSE].  Known for its cleanliness and hygienic environment.

Offers: Well-qualified faculty for imparting quality education.  Excellent sports facilities for budding stars in the fields of cricket, badminton, tennis and football.

Where | Government Boys Sr. Secondary School, Ashok Nagar, Sarojini Nagar Market
Phone | +91 11 2687 2022

   2.

   Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya 

Known as RPVV, one of the top government schools, education grade [6^th to 12^th]

Pahal Kendras : Especially help students for entrance examinations and guide how to prepare for entrance.  To name a few business management, engineering, hotel management, etc.

Where | Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Vasant Kunj and Dwarka
Phone | +91 11 2508 6911

   3.

   N.P. Co-Ed Senior Secondary School, Laxmi Bai Nagar

Affiliated to the CBSE and admits pupil from grade level [kindergarten to 12^th]. 

Facilities: Well-equipped science lab, computer lab and library.  Management Committee is very active and taken keen interest of the school and the pupils.

Offers: Provides uniform subsidies and mid-day meals [healthy and tasty] to all the students.

Where | N.P. Co-Ed Senior Secondary School, - Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Laxmi Bai Nagar

Phone | +91 11 2688 1247
Website| https://online.ndmc.gov.in/school/Home.aspx?Id=26

    4.

    Veer Chander Singh Garhwali Govt. Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya

Boys only, senior secondary school [English medium].  Affiliated to the CBSE. 

Equipped: Well-equipped with science and computer labs.  Nicely sports ground and well-stocked library. 

Meal: Mid-day meals are provided to the pupils.

Where | Veer Chander Singh Garhwali Govt. Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, J Block, Saket
Phone | +91 11 2696 2121

   5.

   Navyug School

Gifted and talented kids are from economically weaker sections of society. 

Founded: In 1973, NDMC, under the patronage of the Navyug School Education Society.

Selection: Strict written tests followed by an interview.

ATL: Atal Tinkering Lab - Help students to learn essential skills [professional and personal expertise].  Apart from this, there are also medical room, a playground and a nice auditorium too. 

Where | Navyug School, P&T Quarters, Sarojini Nagar
Phone | +91 11 2687 039

   6.
   Kendriya Vidyala

Known as KV.  Group of central government schools affiliated to the CBSE.  It offers bilingual instructions in English and Hindi.

Quintessential: Ideal government school in Delhi and other cities also.  It entails popularity amongst the outstation parents. 

Branches: Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran.

Initiatives: Several initiatives running like the Awakened Citizen Programme, Chhu Lo Gagan, Green Building, Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat, etc. The main aim is to provide wholesome development for its pupils. 

Facilities: Equipped with labs, swimming pool, auditorium, lush green playgrounds.

Where | Kendriya Vidyala, Andrews Ganj, Sadiq Nagar, Mehrauli & Other Locations
Phone | +91 11 2622 8310, 2625 8370
Website| https://kvsangathan.nic.in/
FB Page| https://www.facebook.com/KVSHQ/

   

   7. 

   Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School No.2

Co-educational government school affiliated to the CBSE.

Option: Excellent option for kids aiming to study in the humanities, commerce and engineering streams.  It offers game classes like cricket, football, basketball.

Holistic: Encourages classical music and art classes for holistic development for the pupils.

Where | Govt Girls Secondary School No. 2, Mohan Garden, Uttam Nagar
Phone | +91 11 2535 2554

    8.
    Sarvodaya Bal Vidyala

Top-notch government school of Delhi.  

Importance: Academics and extra-curricular activities.

Facilities: Library, laboratories, computers, science subjects, well-ventilated classrooms & a play area.

Where | Sarvodaya Bal Vidyala, -  Dharam Marg, Block B3, Shiv Nagar, Janakpuri
Phone | +91 11 25555 5404

    9. 

    SKV Raja Ram Mohan Roy School, Malviya Nagar

Girls school.  It offers admission in grades right from Nursery to class 12^th.

Facilities: Mid-day meals are provided to the students.

Stocked: Well-stocked library, science lab, computer lab, huge sports grounds.

Where | SKV Raja Ram Mohan Roy School, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar
Phone | +91 11 2667 4206
Website| www.edudel.nic.in

   10. 

   New Surya Public School

Co-educational government school.

Aims: Provide quality education to develop pupils’ personality and intellect.

Offers: Include music, dance, debate, drama, art, craft.  Provides a gymnasium and games like table tennis, basketball, badminton.

Where | New Surya Public School, B-110/B, Thana Road, Sangam Vihar
Phone | +91 11 2604 3201
Website|  http://www.newsuryapublicschool.in/

    11.

    Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Known as JNV Jaffarpur Kalan is a boarding, co-educational school. 

Autonomous body: Funded by the Indian Ministry of Human Resources Development and administered by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

Offers: Free boarding and education to gifted students.  Also imparts teaching good values and morals in their students.

Where | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Jaffarpur Kalan, PO, Ujwa
Phone | +91 11 2531 8092
Website|  https://www.navodaya.gov.in/nvs/nvs-school/SOUTH-WEST-DELHI/en/about_us/About-JNV/

    12. 

    School of Excellence, Kalkaji

Co-educational senior secondary school affiliated with CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education. 

Focus: Primary focus on education and aiming for holistic development. 

Infrastructure: Top-notch infrastructure with a hygienic and clean surrounding.

Where | School of Excellence, Block DD, Kalkaji
Phone | +91 9643 920 087
FB Page |  https://www.facebook.com/School-Of-Excellence-Kalkaji-1706036942857288/

   13. 

   Government Co-Ed Senior Secondary School Site II, Dwarka 

Co-Ed Senior Secondary School.  An English medium school with admission [6th to 12^th], affiliated with CBSE. 

Workshop: Organise workshops and involve sports activities. 

Equipped: Well-equipped with a physics lab, library, chemistry lab, computer lab, biology lab, playground.

Where| Government Co-Ed Senior Secondary School Site II, Sector6, Dwarka
Phone | +91 2508 0096
FB Page|  https://www.facebook.com/Govt-Co-Ed-Sr-Sec-School-Sector-6-Site-Ii-Dwarka-114978368921402/?ref=page_internal

   14. 

   Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School No-1, Shakti Nagar 

Popular government school with first-class infrastructure and facilities. 

Offers: Two auditoriums with a modern library with a collection of more than 18,000 books including an e-books facility along with laboratories for sciences.

Where| Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School No-1, - 30/26, Maithili Sharan Marg, Block 19, Shakti Nagar
Phone | +91 2711 1621

  15. 

  Janki Devi Government Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya (SKV), Mayur Vihar Phase I

Top-ranked government girls’ school.  It consists of grades 1 to 12^th. 

Produce: Some of the best teachers who ensure that no child is left behind in academics and extracurricular activities.

Legacy: Maintained a legacy to produce extraordinary students to enrich with.  

Where| Janki Devi Government Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya (SKV), Pocket 2, Mayur Vihar
Phone| +91 11 2275 0234
FB Page| https://www.facebook.com/JDSKVMayurVihar/ 

Surely, these schools should be deserved a new leer with their broaden vision and smart classes and a plethora of facilities.  Now the parents can look out for excellent options out!

It is no doubt these government schools in Delhi can match-up the expectation in all respects as private schools and can give many private schools a run for their money.