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NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Top Defence Official Meets Mountaineering Team That Scaled Everest, Kilimanjaro
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday formally flagged off mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, saying these two achievements have set a new benchmark for youth in leadership in adventure sports activities. "By successfully summiting Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, the teams have set new benchmarks to inspire young mountaineers across the country and the world at large," he said. The expedition to Mount Everest was conducted to commemorate 60 years of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. It was organised in collaboration with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling, West Bengal and Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh today flagged-in the successful mountaineering expeditions to Mt #Everest and Mt #Kilimanjaro, undertaken by teams from premier MoD institutes including NIM, @HMIDarjeeling, @jimwsofficial and NIMAS. The Kilimanjaro expedition featured a… — Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) July 17, 2025 The expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak) was organised by HMI and undertaken by a team comprising a Divyangjan member, Uday Kumar, having a 91 per cent above-knee amputation. In his address, the Defence Secretary lauded the indomitable spirit, determination and courage of both the teams, emphasising that these missions were not just about scaling the peaks, but also about showcasing India's mountaineering excellence and leadership in adventure sports activities. Rajesh Kumar Singh added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always emphasised the importance of youth empowerment, self-reliance and adventure as a source of building a strong, resilient and fearless India. He termed the four mountaineering institutes of the Ministry of Defence - HMI, NIM, JIM&WS and National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) - as shining examples of this vision. The expedition to Mount Everest was led by Principal, NIM Col Anshuman Bhadauria. The other team members were Col Hem Chandra Singh (Deputy Leader) and instructors from the three institutes, Rakesh Singh Rana, Sub Bahadur Pahan, Hav Rajendra Mukhiya, Nk Thupstan Tsewang and Pasang Tenzing Sherpa. The team climbed through the Khumbu Valley and summited Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 23, 2025. This expedition was aimed at providing first-hand Everest experience to instructors, enabling them to inspire and train future generations of mountaineers. The Mount Kilimanjaro expedition was led by Principal, HMI, Darjeeling Group, Capt Jai Kishan. The other team members were Captain Shruti, Sub Mahendra Kumar Yadav, Pawel Sharma and Sulaxchana Tamang. On August 8, 2024, the expedition team set a world record by displaying the largest national flag atop Mount Kilimanjaro. Subsequently, the team displayed the national flag underwater at a depth of 35 feet in the Indian Ocean off Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, followed by the first-ever tandem skydive by a Divyangjan team on the African continent. This expedition set milestones across all three domains, land, water and air, proving that no frontier is beyond reach.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Who Designed Rupee Symbol? The Story Of 2 Architects — One Rose To Fame, Other Forgotten
Last Updated: Until 2010, India didn't have an official currency symbol. People just used "Rs"—a plain abbreviation with no real identity. Most of us see the Indian rupee symbol (₹) every day. It appears on shop boards, banknotes and digital screens. It feels so familiar now that we rarely think about where it came from. But the story behind its design is far more layered than most people know. An Instagram video has gone viral tracing the 'Behind the Scenes' story of this symbol that gave India's currency a new face. Until 2010, India didn't have an official currency symbol. People just used 'Rs"—a plain abbreviation with no real identity. That changed when the government held a National Design Competition to find a new symbol. The winning design was created by a young architect named Uday Kumar. His symbol was a beautiful mix of the Devanagari 'Ra' (र) and the Roman 'R', crossed with two horizontal lines. It was simple, modern and instantly recognisable. Naturally, Uday got the spotlight. His symbol became the face of Indian currency. But there's more to this story. The creator said, 'Five years before the competition, another architect—Nondita Correa-Mehrotra—had the same idea. In 2005, she asked a basic but powerful question: Why doesn't India have a proper symbol for its currency?" She noticed how symbols like the dollar, euro, and yen carried more than just value. They carried pride, identity, and global presence. So she sketched her version—a Devanagari 'Ra' (र) with two small horizontal lines near the top. She didn't keep it to herself. She sent the design to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and even the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). She never heard back. In 2010, when the official competition was announced, something interesting happened. Many of the top designs looked very similar to Nondita's 2005 sketch. She even entered the competition again and made it to the top five. The video concluded saying, 'Let's be honest: Uday Kumar's design was clean, clear, and deserved to win. But Nondita's early effort may have sparked the idea in the first place. She helped start a conversation long before it was trendy or official." It's no surprise that both of these designers were trained architects. Architecture isn't just about buildings. It's about systems, symbols and how design can shape a country's identity. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 09:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Kushalnagar municipality begins legacy waste treatment
Madikeri: Kushalnagar municipality has started the treatment of legacy waste, marking a significant step towards clearing the long-standing waste accumulation in Bhuvanagiri. The municipality waste processing facility in Bhuvanagiri village under Kudige gram panchayat is witnessing substantial progress in various projects under the Swachh Bharat Mission , including essential legacy waste treatment operations. Following the completion of tender procedures, the project received approval with a budget of Rs 3.50 crore. The facility, which was overwhelmed with waste for 15 years, posed health risks through infectious diseases, causing significant concerns for nearby residents. Madikeri constituency MLA Manthar Gowda brought this matter to govt attention, initiating waste treatment under the Swachh Bharat scheme. The project receives funding from municipal resources alongside central and state govt contributions. Besides, four new waste processing units will be established at Rs 75 lakh, with auxiliary equipment costing Rs 33 lakh. The facility will employ technology to segregate waste into wet, dry, plastic and other categories. Health officer Uday Kumar said additional development works at the waste processing facility has also started.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HC: Talcum powder ad calling other products ‘ordinary' not an insult
Kolkata: Using the word 'sadharan' (ordinary) for other products in a talcum powder advertisement is not an insult to the rival company's product, Calcutta High Court observed on Wednesday while dismissing Emami's "disparagement" claim against Dabur. A division bench of justices Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Uday Kumar said: "It is permissible to portray that the advertiser's product is the best in the world. However, what is shunned is the direct or indirect denigration of the product of another manufacturer. Use of the word 'sadharan' in the context of the present advertisement does not speak ill about the product or say that it is inferior as such. It merely projects the respondent's product as extraordinary as compared to others' products, which are said to be 'sadharan' or ordinary. " The court noted that the freedom of commercial speech of Dabur (respondent) and its fundamental right to do business cannot be "throttled" on a vague perception of disparagement, "which is completely illusory" in the present case. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Emami Limited filed a case against Dabur India Limited for its 'Cool King' advertisement. They claimed that the protagonist in the advertisement is shown carrying a bottle labelled as ordinary, which looked similar to that of their prickly heat powders "Dermi Cool" and "Navratna". In July 2024, Emami filed a case and got a temporary stop order on July 11, 2024, by which Dabur was restrained from showing the disputed bottle. The court also noted that in the advertisement, there was "no mouthing of the name of the appellant's product and the bottle shown is completely different in shape, size and colour from that of the appellant's product". "Even taking into consideration the overreaching sweep of the appellant's products in the market, unless one is an avid follower of advertisements, having nothing better to do, it is improbable that a common target consumer of normal prudence would have such double recall upon viewing the 'offending' advertisement, connecting the present bottle with that of a bottle which was being shown six months back, and to relate the previous bottle with the product of the appellant," the HC held.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Candy Crush saga at ICU ward!
Nagarkurnool: Serious negligence by doctors at the Nagarkurnool Government General Hospital has come to light, especially in the treatment of poor patients. Due to the lack of strict supervision by higher authorities, even lower-level medical staff are reportedly showing careless behaviour—even in critical units like the Emergency and ICU wards—spending their time playing games like Candy Crush on their smartphones. On Saturday night around 8:40 pm, patients from nearby villages arrived at the hospital seeking medical care. While only two doctors were attending to patients, another was seen completely engrossed in playing Candy Crush on her phone. Despite a queue of patients waiting for treatment, she allegedly instructed the security guard to keep them outside while she continued to play, showing complete disregard for her duties. Meanwhile, some lower-level staff were seen working hard, while others appeared indifferent to the situation, causing distress among nearby patients and their families. Allegations are being made that such negligence is a direct result of the hospital superintendent's failure to maintain regular oversight and discipline. What's even more striking is that this incident occurred on the very same day when Aarogyasri CEO Uday Kumar and District Collector Badavath Santosh visited and inspected the hospital. The fact that such negligence surfaced just hours after a high-level inspection has shocked many and raised serious questions about the functioning of the hospital. Citizens are demanding immediate action from the concerned authorities to ensure accountability and better healthcare services.
