Join the Millions of Meditating Hearts on “International Day” of Yoga to Make Compassion Contagious

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Bengaluru, 18th June 2020:  Compassion takes centre stage on International Day of Yoga 2020. This year, it also happens to be World Music Day. Heartfulness Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of AYUSH and the United Nations Department of Public Information, will be hosting a global Yogathon, with a call to make compassion contagious, music, conversations on Yoga, and an opportunity to meditate together. This event has the overwhelming support of more than 500 social, professional and cultural organizations in North America and India. 

As we continue to figure out how to face the challenges caused by the pandemic, and the personal, financial and social challenges of our times, the need to live a life of compassion is paramount. Compassion will help soothe hearts laden with fear and insecurity about the future. This event will showcase the need for compassion and will inspire people how to live a life of compassion. The transformative powers of compassion have been chronicled extensively in all the great world scriptures, and it is time for us to remind ourselves of them.

The following luminaries will be taking part in the Yogathon: Kamlesh Patel (Daaji), Guide of Heartfulness; YogRishi Baba Ramdev; AYUSH Minister, Shripad Naik; The Indian PM’s Sherpa, Shri Suresh Prabhu; UNIC India Officer-in-Charge, Rajeev Chandran; musicians Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj, Padma Vibhushan, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Padma Shri Shankar Mahadevan; wellness experts Shaina NC and Mickey Mehta; sports stars PV Sindhu, VVS Laxman, Navdeep Saini; actors Omi Vaidya, Sudhanshu Pandey, and others.

Commenting on the theme of the event, Daaji said, “Compassion is contagious and can transmit faster than any virus, while making us stronger. International Day of Yoga is a very apt platform to spread the message of compassion, and celebrities from all walks of life have readily agreed to lend their voice to this cause. This international Yogathon will help bring consciousness to the need for more elevated acts of compassion, allowing all our lives to be more peaceful and meaningful.

The event will go live on 20 June 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time in the US and on 21 June 2020 at 7 a.m. in India.

Commenting on the Yogathon as a co-host Mr.Shripad Naik said, “ This International yoga day 2020 will be a significant milestone in the journey of bringing yoga practices to the world. This vision inspired by our Honorable Prime Minister is now adopted by the United Nations and is a global movement. The tradition of yoga is time immemorial and is another contribution to the heritage of the world, a fact that should make all Indians proud wherever there are. It is our responsibility to nurture and share the benefit of this phenomenal practice so that the future generations are also able to enjoy this gift to mankind.”  

It will be available on the following social media links:

Weblink for the event is http://heartfulness.org/IDY

http://youtube.com/heartfulness/

https://www.facebook.com/practiceheartfulness

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IndiaFirst Life Insurance launches ‘IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Benefit Plan’

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Mumbai, 18 June 2020: IndiaFirst Life Insurance, a joint venture of Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India, has launched IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Benefit Plan – a non-linked, non-participating, limited premium, endowment life insurance plan.

Commenting on the launch of the plan, Mr. Rushabh Gandhi, Deputy CEO, IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited said, “At IndiaFirst Life we help you secure the favourable certainties in your life. IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Benefit Plan backs your dreams with the comfort of guaranteed benefits, giving you the freedom to write your own future. Be it regular monthly cash flow or need for an annual or one-time requirement of funds – this plan comes with multitude of benefits. IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Benefit Plan can be modified to suit the needs of the customer whilst also securing them with a life cover. It is a customised, one-stop insurance solution to help individuals achieve their financial goals towards a more fulfilled life. IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Benefit Plan guarantees paybacks, which secures your tomorrow with the investments you make today.”

Mr. Purshotam, CGM (Designate) – Retail Liabilities, Wealth Management, De-mat & NRI Business, Bank of Baroda said, “To cater to the specific needs of our ever-increasing customer base, we are proud to add the ‘IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Benefit Plan’ to our bouquet of insurance offerings. Through this product from IndiaFirst Life Insurance, where Bank of Baroda has a 44% stake, we wish to further strengthen our ties with our customers with this plan, which offers guaranteed asset creation, secures the aspirations of loved ones, guarantees fulfilment of life’s milestones, and safeguards financial freedom after retirement.”

IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Benefit Plan offers dual benefit of guaranteed savings and protection in a single policy with a shorter pay commitment of 5, 6 or 7 years. Depending on the need of the individuals, the policy has something to offer for everyone. For supplementary future income requirement, the individuals can opt for Income Benefit option. If the individual wishes to accrue savings for specific goals, Lumpsum Option can be opted. And, the Life Cover Continuance offers protection to families via continued life cover even when a premium is missed. The policyholder also has an option to add waiver of premium rider that will ensure continuity of the policy benefits in case of unfortunate events with a death benefit that can be taken as a one-time payment or in instalments over a period of 5, 10 or 15 years.

The individuals may also avail tax benefits, on the premiums paid and benefits received, as per prevailing Income Tax Laws. The policy is also equipped to take care of the liquidity needs through its loan facility.

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800 students appear for 2nd PU exam in a safe & healthy environment at CMR National PU College 

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CMR National PU College, one of the centres for 2nd PUC Board examinations in Bengaluru, today accommodated 800 students by following all social distancing guidelines and implementing health and safety protocols. Among the largest examination centres, each examination hall accommodated a max 20-24 students depending on the space availability.

Preparations began a month ago to sanitize the entire building with touchpoints starting from school gates to the desks and benches.

Ms. Angel Paul, Principal, CMR National PU College, said, “Students with face masks were allowed inside. For students who had forgotten to bring their own mask, we provided them with a mask. Students were also provided with sanitizers while our college staff wearing protective face masks and gloves assisted them and guided the students to their examination halls. A medical team was also deployed at the examination centre for any kind of emergency. Visually challenged children also appeared for the examination with the help of scribes. We are happy that we could live up to the expectations of the students and parents.” 

The college had conducted several rehearsals, which helped the administration in ensuring that the examinations were conducted without any hitch. Outside the examination centre also, the college had taken steps to prevent crowding. They ensured that social distancing was followed by the students and parents by barricading certain areas.      

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ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಸಮಾಜವನ್ನು ರಾಜಕೀಯವಾಗಿ ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಅವಕಾಶ ಮಾಡಿ ಕೊಡಬೇಕೆಂದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಯಡಿಯೂರಪ್ಪ ರವರಲ್ಲಿ ವಿನಂತಿ

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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಸಮಾಜವು 35 ರಿಂದ 40 ಲಕ್ಷ ಜನಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ . ಮೊದಲಿನಿಂದಲೂ ಈ ಸಮಾಜವು ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ , ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕವಾಗಿ , ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜಕೀಯವಾಗಿ ತುಳಿತಕ್ಕೆ ಒಳಗಾಗಿದೆ .

ಎಲ್ಲಾ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪಕ್ಷಗಳು ಕೇವಲ ಮತಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೀಮಿತವಾಗಿ ಭರವಸೆ ನೀಡಿ , ಚುನಾವಣೆ ಮುಗಿದ ಮೇಲೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ನೀಡದೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ನಿಗಮ ಮಂಡಳಿಗೂ ಆಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರನ್ನಾಗಲಿ ಸದಸ್ಯರನ್ನಾಗಲೀ ಅಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡದೇ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಅವಧಿ ಮುಗಿಯುವಾಗ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ಕೊಟ್ಟಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಭಾರತೀಯ ಜನತಾ ಪಕ್ಷವಾದರೂ ಈ ನಮ್ಮ ಶೋಷಿತ ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಈಗಲಾದರೂ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಸಮಾಜವು ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಹಿನಿಗೆ ಬರಲು ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಮತ್ತು ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ನಿಗಮ ಮಂಡಳಿಯಲ್ಲದೇ ಇನ್ನಿತರ ನಿಗಮಗಳಿಗೆ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಜನತಾ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ದುಡಿದ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಸಮಾಜದ ಮುಖಂಡರನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಸ್ಥಾನ ನೀಡುವುದರ ಮೂಲಕ ಈ ಒಂದು ಸಮಾಜವನ್ನು ರಾಜಕೀಯವಾಗಿ ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಅವಕಾಶ ಮಾಡಿ ಕೊಡಬೇಕೆಂದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಯಡಿಯೂರಪ್ಪ ರವರಲ್ಲಿ ವಿನಂತಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ . ಬೇಡಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಈಡೇರಿಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ತಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಗೌರವ ಪೂರಕವಾಗಿ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮದ ಮುಕಾಂತರ ಕೇಳಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ .

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Self-regulatory body for online rummy industry TRF is now The Online Rummy Federation (TORF)

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Unveils new corporate logo and Dynamic Seal identity for online rummy operators

Mumbai, 18th June, 2020: The Rummy Federation (TRF), the self-regulatory body for the online rummy industry in the country, has officially changed its corporate name to The Online Rummy Federation (TORF) and unveiled its new brand identity. The new corporate identity aligns with the organisation’s long term focus to set a common code of conduct for the entire online rummy industry ensuring provisions for responsible gameplay, a fair playing environment, and best practices in creating secure platforms, for players and operators.

The rebranding is a part of the organisation’s vision to build a comprehensive self-regulatory ecosystem for online rummy operators, a game of skill, which is gaining popularity in its online avatar across the country. Additionally, TORF has also revamped its Dynamic Seal logo, awarded to select online rummy operators who are able to comply with the stringent guidelines set by The Online Rummy Federation (TORF) in the form of their code of conduct. The Dynamic Seal is a sign of assurance which has been put in place to protect the interests of players.

Sharing his thoughts on the new corporate identity and brand logo, Mr. Sameer Barde, CEO, The Online Rummy Federation, said, “As games of skill continue to shift to online versions, we recognize the need to make the online rummy industry more credible and transparent. Our new corporate identity and brand logo embody the spirit of the federation and represent the continued commitment towards comprehensive self-regulation and to ensure a responsible, secure, and fair gaming experience for the players.  Even though our name is changing, our purpose to provide wholesome entertainment and ethical gaming to players remains the same.”

The official website has also been revamped as per the new corporate name and logo. For more information, please visit www.torf.org.in

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