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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Young biker from state rides all the way to North Pole
MUMBAI: A young motorcyclist from Maharashtra has achieved an extraordinary feat by riding all the way from Maharashtra to Nordkapp, the closest accessible point to the geographic North Pole. Yogesh Alekari, originally from Sangli and now residing in Mumbai, completed this remarkable journey under his Instagram handle @roaming_wheeels. Upon reaching Nordkapp in the Arctic Circle, he displayed a portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, describing it as a moment of immense pride. His expedition, which commenced on May 1 with former Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe's send-off, carries the message of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam". Working in collaboration with Mumbai RTO, and with additional transport commissioner Bharat Kalaskar, Yogesh has been promoting road safety awareness internationally. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Starting from India, his route included Nepal, Tibet's Everest Base Camp at 17,700 ft, and Lhasa. He continued through the Gobi Desert to Kazakhstan, visiting the Indian Embassy, before exploring Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Despite a 25-day delay in Tashkent due to the Russia-Ukraine situation, he persevered, entering Russia via Kazakhstan. To cope with extreme desert temperatures in Central Asia, he adopted night-time travel. After traversing Russia and Saint Petersburg, he entered Finland, navigating its forest-covered landscape and summer mosquito challenges. After covering 18,500 kilometres across 10 countries in 85 days, he reached Nordkapp, Norway. Near his destination, he faced a mechanical issue when his motorcycle chain broke, requiring a costly repair of Rs 25,000. His accommodation often consisted of camping in remote areas. He documents these experiences on Instagram, sharing authentic moments from his journey. He experienced the Midnight Sun phenomenon in Norway, where summer days are endless. Yogesh is now heading towards London and Scotland, with plans to reach Cape Town, South Africa. It is learnt that he has received substantial support from Indians abroad, particularly for his road safety initiative.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Mumbai biker Yogesh Alekari completes 18,500 km ride to North Pole in 85 days across 10 countries
MUMBAI: A young motorcyclist from Maharashtra has achieved an extraordinary feat by riding all the way from Maharashtra to Nordkapp, the closest accessible point to the geographic North Pole. Yogesh Alekari, originally from Sangli and now residing in Mumbai, completed this remarkable journey under his Instagram handle @roaming_wheeels. Upon reaching Nordkapp in the Arctic Circle, he displayed a portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, describing it as a moment of immense pride. His expedition, which commenced on May 1 with former Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe's send-off, carries the message of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam". Working in collaboration with Mumbai RTO, and with additional transport commissioner Bharat Kalaskar, Yogesh has been promoting road safety awareness internationally. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Starting from India, his route included Nepal, Tibet's Everest Base Camp at 17,700 ft, and Lhasa. He continued through the Gobi Desert to Kazakhstan, visiting the Indian Embassy, before exploring Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Despite a 25-day delay in Tashkent due to the Russia-Ukraine situation, he persevered, entering Russia via Kazakhstan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo To cope with extreme desert temperatures in Central Asia, he adopted night-time travel. After traversing Russia and Saint Petersburg, he entered Finland, navigating its forest-covered landscape and summer mosquito challenges. After covering 18,500 kilometres across 10 countries in 85 days, he reached Nordkapp, Norway. Near his destination, he faced a mechanical issue when his motorcycle chain broke, requiring a costly repair of Rs 25,000. His accommodation often consisted of camping in remote areas. He documents these experiences on Instagram, sharing authentic moments from his journey. He experienced the Midnight Sun phenomenon in Norway, where summer days are endless. Yogesh is now heading towards London and Scotland, with plans to reach Cape Town, South Africa. It is learnt that he has received substantial support from Indians abroad, particularly for his road safety initiative.
United News of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Buddha Amarnath yatra from tomorrow, J&K LG says admin, police, SFs committed to ensure safe, hassle-free pilgrimage
Jammu, July 27 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the sacred pilgrimage to Budha Amarnath Temple at Poonch has great spiritual significance and the administration along with police and security forces have made adequate arrangements for the safe, comfortable and hassle-free pilgrimage. Addressing the inaugural session of Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra here at Abhinav Theatre as the first batch of the holy pilgrimage will be flagged off tomorrow morning at 6 am from Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar, Sinha extended greetings and best wishes to the devotees, Baba Amarnath and Budha Amarnath Yatri Nyas, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, and other stakeholders involved in the preparations and management of the yatra. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed the devotees from across the country to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva. 'More than 3.77 lakh devotees have paid their obeisance at the holy cave during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra. I am proud that we are collectively discharging our responsibility,' he said. The Lieutenant Governor observed that the gathering of devotees and saints for the spiritual journey serves as a reminder of our timeless wisdom, cultural heritage, and rich traditions, which have long guided the world toward peace, progress, and unity. 'India gave the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- world as one family. Our culture has always emphasized global welfare and peace. Now the time has come when the glorious legacy of our rich ancient traditions should be handed over to the new generation in Jammu and Kashmir,' he said. The Lieutenant Governor also paid homage to the innocent civilians killed by Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorists in Pahalgam. 'Operation Sindoor still continues. Our police, security forces, administration are working with determination to foil the efforts of the enemy,' the Lieutenant Governor said. Yudhvir Sethi, Vikram Randhawa, Gharu Ram Bhagat- Members of Legislative Assembly; Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; IGP Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, senior officials and prominent citizens from different walks of life were also present. UNI VBH GNK
India Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Why is the Election Commission interfering in the election process?
Why has the Election Commission decided to revise electoral rolls in Bihar, just when the next Assembly election in that state is only a few months away? Why does the Election Commission wake up every time there is an election and interfere in the electoral process? Does that not raise suspicions about its sinister motive to perform its constitutional duty?An attempt to dust off those electoral rolls in Bihar after a leisurely 22-year slumber is utterly irresponsible at this stage because there is no stage right for this. The EC thinks that it can tackle duplicates spawned by urbanisation and migration that even software can't catch. How do you spell delulu?advertisementThe Opposition's chorus of concern is spot-on. Why the rush now, mere months before polls, when for decades we've sailed through elections on those "unreliable and imperfect" lists without a peep? It's almost as if the EC is plotting to make voting accurate. The Election Commission is entrusted with the task of conducting free and fair elections in the country. An election first has to be free before it's fair. Free for all citizens, not just the privileged lot with documents like Voter ID cards and of voters return from polling booths dejected because their names are missing from the rolls. A truly free election should allow anyone above 18 within a 500-metre perimeter of the booth to vote. Nobody should be turned back with untainted fingers. This will encourage more people to participate and witness democracy in Opposition has called it an undercover NRC, timed to "benefit" the NDA by scrubbing opposition strongholds like those asymmetric-population districts adjoining Bangladesh, where illegal immigrants blend in seamlessly and ever so beautifully. Putting the burden of proof on the citizens is unfair because their names can't be matched with the names in a register because there is no National Register of Citizens. Since there is no NRC, how do we know who is a citizen and who is not?The Supreme Court only gave a nudge to accept Aadhaar, which isn't proof of citizenship. The card itself declares so. Aadhaar is the aadhaar of your life but it has no aadhaar itself because India's then agitated liberals ensured it becomes everything and is worth nothing. We must do the same to the Voter ID card should hold a value greater than human value, as enshrined in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. The entire planet is one family, and the family that votes together, stays together. We need the togetherness of this large family without exclusionary documents that divide us. Inclusion is the essence of democracy. We call elections the festival of democracy. Should we exclude guests from the neighbourhood from entering the pandal of Bharat Mata?advertisementRight now, we have 77,895 BLOs knocking on doors, pre-filling forms, collecting them, and extending deadlines to accommodate claims and objections. If the EC keeps "ensuring inclusivity" like this, Bihar might accidentally end up with a voter list of real, verified Indians, depriving us of the joyful chaos of duplicates deciding fates in Bihar of all places. What a tragedy for democracy!Bihar is just the beginning. We might see a pan-India cleanup right before polls in every state. Bihar has allegedly been a playground for Bangladeshi immigrants, blending into Seemanchal like sugar in milk. How sweet that is! Anybody aware of the situation in Bangladesh would know that Muhammad Yunus has once again pushed their election to the next year. Where will our neighbours exercise their sacred right?The Opposition is right in calling out the possible two crore potential disenfranchisements. Nothing spells 'democracy" better than letting unchecked rolls balloon with asymmetric population growth in places like Kishanganj, Araria, Katihar, and Purnea. These districts of Kosi-Mithila region are together called Seemanchal. That sounds suspiciously like a border-hopping zone. Panchhi, nadiya, pawan ke jhonke know no boundaries, according to Refugee. We call them illegal Greta Thunberg would say: How dare you! Voters Sans Borders don't recognise such man-made lines drawn along riverbanks. That it's adjacent to the Chicken's Neck is just a coincidence. The chicken legs aren't any different. Why focus on suspected immigrants in these four Muslim-majority districts, when illegal immigrants have spread far and wide across the breadth of India? Some say these districts have more Aadhaar cards than residents. What if the Election Commission discovers more Voter ID cards than residents? The EC will have egg on its face. Remember, chickens lay eggs!The Election Commission spends tonnes of money on enhancing polling percentages. It erects pink booths, yellow booths, and god knows what. The EC advertises heavily in audio-visual media to lure people to booths. Here's a real opportunity to shatter all past records. We mourn low voting percentages in urban areas. Even in rural spots, it peaks at 60% or so. Imagine 120% polling! It would beat the North Korean and Russian elections. But like all Indian statutory bodies, the EC is squandering the Election Commission, the guardian of fairness, is stooping to their statutory duty. It's shocking to see a constitutional authority interfering in the democratic process. Next, they'll tell us elections should be won by clean, spotless politicians without spending beyond the statutory limit. If they continue with this misdemeanour, Bihar might just have a poll that's legitimate. What a scandal!(Kamlesh Singh, a columnist and satirist, is Tau of the popular Teen Taal podcast)- Ends(Views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author)Tune InMust Watch
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Safeguarding culture along with literature is vital: Governor
Hyderabad: Telangana State Governor Jishnu Dev Varma stated that in today's society, it is the responsibility of everyone to protect not only literature but also culture. He inaugurated the Saraswati Literary Fest organised by the Varma Foundation on the occasion of Vyasa Purnima at JNTU on Thursday as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, he said that 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the idea that the whole world is one family, was given to us a thousand years ago to instill the thought that everyone in society is part of our family. No matter how fast we advance in the name of technology, only if we stay rooted to our origins will we achieve the right results'. He said that India's cultural heritage must be carried forward alongside development and added that the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' forms the basis for today's idea of a global village. Varma Foundation Chairman Varma, speaking on the occasion, said that this festival is not limited to books alone but serves as a platform for expression of thought, writing, and dialogue. He informed that the celebrations will continue for two days. He mentioned that for the past few years, Saraswati Literary Fests have been organised in various states with the aim of showcasing India's historical greatness to students through diverse artistic presentations. As part of the fest, on the first day, debates and storytelling sessions were held on topics such as the importance of Indian knowledge systems in the 21st century, storytelling in the entertainment industry, stories in the digital age, and sustainable literature, along with Panchatantra tales. He revealed that this programme is being organised with the support of the Telangana State Department of Language and Culture. The event was also attended by Dr. B.V.R Mohan Reddy, Founder of Cyient, along with representatives from Amaravani and Jignasa Foundations.
