Author: Juhee Mehta

Literally, see characters of books in every person she meets. Apart from eating, she is found adventuring and talking to herself. Believes in magic and escape reality through words. If she possibly knows you, you might find yourself in her poems.

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Bhanu Kumar Shastri | People from Udaipur You Should Know About

Our city – Udaipur is completely filled with beauty in and out. And this beauty is not reflected in just its history, culture and its places, but also in its people. There are some gem of the people belonging from Udaipur who, with their hard work and success, have not just made the city but the entire nation proud.

But sadly, with time we tend to forget the accomplishment of such people of the city. The series ‘People from Udaipur you should know about’ tends to glorify the journey of these famous and triumphant people from Udaipur who have become an epitome of success in their lives.

 

Bhanu Kumar Shastri

Bhanu Kumar Shastri was the founding member of Bhartiya Jana Sangh and a Member of Parliament from Udaipur in the year 1977. He was also the chairman of the Khadi Board and at this time he was one of the oldest leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Bhanu Kumar Shastri was one of the remains of the last generation of the Bhartiya Jana Sangh, who was also senior to people like LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Source: Deepak Sukhadia

Shastri was born on October 29, 1925, in the Sindh region of Hyderabad (now in Pakistan) to a famous astrologer, Pt. Giridhar Lal Sharma. After the tragedy of the Indo-Pak partition, he came to Udaipur and decided to dedicate his life working here. He has been an important contributor in the politics of the Mewar region. Shastri is considered as a leader with a simple life and high thinking ability. Living with this simplicity throughout his life, he became a synonym of sanctity and also worked for education and political awareness in the tribal area.

His political career has been vast. He has been the President of the corporation and boards along with the rank of former MP and Cabinet minister. In his long journey of the Jan Sangh from being a volunteer to being in the parliament, he got the opportunity of discussion and co-operation on various aspects with heroes like Pandit Deendayal, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, LK Advani, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Jagannathrao Joshi, Sundarsinh Bhandari, Golwalkar (Guruji), Bal Thackeray, Deoras, Eknath Ranade and Madhavrao Mulle.

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Bhanu contested against the then Chief Minister Mohanlal Sukhdiya in the 1967 assembly elections. After the election, he filed a petition in the High Court. On receiving a verdict against him from the high court, he approached the Supreme Court. After becoming a Sangh volunteer in 1942, he became the founding member of the Jana Sangh in 1951.

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Shastri spent 40 months of his life in jail. During this time, he came to parole for his sister’s wedding and went back to jail immediately. From being the councilor of Udaipur’s City Corporation to Deputy Chairman, from MLA to MP, nobody could ever question Shastri’s honest and ideological life. During the time of emergency which began from 25 June 1975, he was the state president of the Jan Sangh. He died on 24th February 2018 due to long period of illness leaving behind his footprints of a simple yet strong life.

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Udaipur-Indore Direct Flight to be Started in the Month of April

After a number of direct flights to various cities, it’s good news for all the air travelers from Udaipur to Indore or vice versa. This flight will be operated by Jet Airways.

As per the summer schedule released by Jet Airways, the flight will be started from the month of April. This news will turn out to be a great relief to the frequent travelers to the city for the purpose of education, business or travel. Earlier people had to take the connecting flight to the city or had to opt for road or rail choice.

Along with that, Jet Airways and Spice Jet will also start a direct flight from Udaipur to Bhopal. In this way, Udaipur will have 3 direct flights to Madhya Pradesh, for the first time.

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10 Reasons Why You Should choose INIFD over Other Design Education Institute

Are you thinking to step into the creative and exciting world of textile design, fashion design, or interior design? Then this is the absolutely right place for you to be.

In the hullabaloo of the rigorous marketing of numerous institutes, it becomes very difficult to choose the right institute which will not just escalate your growth and talent but will also present you with a bundle of opportunities. In this article, we will give you 10 reasons why INIFD is the best design education institute. So, let’s dig deep!

 

1) Globally Recognized Design Education Chain

INIFD is one of the most reputed design education institutes of the not just India but the entire globe. It has 180 centers pan India and have marked its presence in 11 countries all across the globe. Thus, being the only design education chain which provides equal opportunities, knowledge, and exposure to every student of the institution regardless of his/her city. The institute has an outstanding collaboration with Istituto di Moda Burgo, Milan (Italy) and Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu which is the oldest university of India in the design education industry.

Moreover, INIFD is the official knowledge partner of Lakme Fashion Week, which is a premier fashion event in India, and Femina Miss India, national beauty pageant in India.

 

2) Expert mentor panel

The expert mentor panel of INIFD helps every student to get a bigger picture of the industry they are going to step into. Mentors of INIFD often help the students to get a real-time experience of the designing world. The panel includes renowned Bollywood fashion designer Ashley Rebello, Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra, and film actress and a successful interior designer Twinkle Khanna. Apart from that, INIFD’s faculty team is enriched with well-experienced fashion as well as interior designers such as Sera Carter, Anuj Chechani, and Urvashi Maheshwari.

 

3) A bucket full of opportunities

  • Through INIFD, students get the biggest fashion opportunity where they can witness Lakme Fashion Week live and get the chance to meet renowned Bollywood and fashion celebrities.
  • INIFD’s interior designing students can also get a chance to design the set of Lakme Fashion Week.
  • Students enrolled in INIFD can get the opportunity of a 6-month internship from IIID (Institute of Indian Interior Designers) which is the core body for interior designing.

 

4) Flexible courses

  • The course structure of INIFD offers utmost flexibility to all the students. The degree course of the fashion designing field has been conveniently divided into 3 years wherein 40% education is of textile and 60% is of fashion, so a student can study about both the fields simultaneously. There is also a certification course for the students who wish to go for a diploma in any field.
  • A student can opt for a bachelor’s degree after completing his 10+2 in any respect. Similarly, he can go for a master’s degree after completing his bachelor’s in any respect. Moreover, at any point of time, if a student is willing to shift to a different center in India, he can conveniently do so.

 

5) Regular informative workshops

Special and informative workshops are being conducted for all the students of fashion, textile, and interior design every Saturday. These workshops are facilitated by the fashion and interior designing experts of Udaipur. Thus, creating a perfect balance between theoretical and practical exposure, which also takes us to our next point.

 

6) Practical exposure

INIFD understands the importance of practical exposure along with the theoretical knowledge and for the same reason, educational industry visits to marble or textile industries are organized every month to give a real-time experience to the students. In the batch of the year 2018-19, 4 students (two from Interior designing and two from fashion designing) got the opportunity to showcase their presentation to the expert panel of IMG reliance which is the biggest event company of India. On the other hand, all the INIFD Interior designing students get a chance to work on the live projects going on in the city.

 

7) Frequent Celebrity visits

INIFD students with CEO INFD Anil Khosla

The institution witnesses a number of celebrities every year possessing expertise in the designing industry. Some of the renowned celebrities who have already visited are Ashley Rebello (Bollywood fashion designer), Anil Khosle (CEO of INIFD), Vikalp Mehta (Indian TV actor and famous mimic artist of Akshay Kumar), Danielle Patte (US fashion designer), Imam Siddiqui (Indian fashion stylist and television personality), and Poonam Dubey (famous Bhojpuri actress and sister of Manoj Bajpayee).

 

8) Interactive Events to Showcase your Talent

Celebrity Vikalp Mehta at INIFD Kids Fashion Show

A number of events are being conducted by the institution which helps the students of INIFD to showcase their talent to the world. Amongst them, events such as INIFD Kids fashion show and art express witnessed humungous success.

Another annual event named ‘Dharohar Fashion Parade’ is going to take place March 16,2019 at Justa Rajputana, Udaipur. The entire fashion show will revolve around the theme ‘Zero tolerance for crime against women’. Here, the fashion designing students will display eco-friendly garments whereas the interior designing students will work on the set of the event. A special exhibition will also be conducted during this event where the work of the students will be displayed.

 

9) Strong Alumni network

The institute is enriched with a strong alumni network who found their way to success through INIFD. Some of the renowned alumni from INIFD Udaipur are –

  • Kanishka Mali – Color consultant at Asian Paints
  • Naman Dagaliya – Consultancy firm (Interior Designing)
  • Anna Bhavsar & Dhruvika Kumawat – Owns a firm jointly named Interior Mappers
  • Priyanka Gandhi – Owns a boutique

 

10) Manish Malhotra online course

Every INIFD student gets a complimentary enrolment to the Manish Malhotra online course worth rupees 15000/- for non INIFD students. The special course includes 9 modules such as costume design, bridal wear, fashion retail, fashion show/fashion week/show preparations, international shows, film styling, visualization/illustration, menswear, and womenswear.

When there are so many exciting opportunities in a single package, there’s absolutely nothing you would want. What are you waiting for? Enroll in INIFD now!

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Have any query? Drop a mail at inifd.udaipur@gmail.com or call 9636212273

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Students of Srajan Academy Bags Top 5 Ranks of Udaipur in CA Foundation

CA Foundation November 2018 attempt results were declared by ICAI in January 2019 where the top 5 ranks of Udaipur were bagged by the students of Srajan Academy. The institution witnessed a humungous success where 92% of students cleared their CA foundation in the first attempt. Most of these students were nurtured by Srajan Academy from last two years where they opted for CA from class 11th+12th+CA Foundation batch.

The top 5 rankers of Udaipur and their All India Rank is mentioned below:

(AIR 15) 1 UDR – Chhavi Murdia

(AIR 17) 2 UDR – Harsh Maheshwari

(AIR 27) 3 UDR – Ajay Singh Parihar

(AIR 36) 4 UDR – Harsh Khated

(AIR 37) 5 UDR – Pranjal Pokharna

The credit to this success goes to the broad and balanced curriculum which includes 2 layers of faculties for each subject, rigorous training for 6 months, regular topic wise test series, full test discussion, individual performance tracking, counseling session, query resolution sessions and of course the hard work of the students.

 

Srajan Academy – A Pioneer of Commerce Coaching Institute

Back in the year 1999 when Srajan Academy laid its foundation stone, there weren’t many coaching institutes in Udaipur. The venture was started by director CMA CS Manish Kapoor with an initial faculty team of two members i.e. he and his wife. Later his comprehensible teaching methodology attracted a large number of students and gradually the team expanded to a greater extent with faculty members including renowned academicians and the very own students of Srajan Academy.

It has been 20 years since its establishment and Srajan Academy has become the Pioneer of the International professional courses specializing in commerce throughout the state of Rajasthan. Umpteen numbers of surveys have revealed that Srajan Academy has given the most number of rankers from last many years. Thus, the AIR record seems to be abridged without Srajanians.

The success story of Srajan Academy has proved the unforgettable strength of the toppers and the hard work of the expert faculty and their undivided attention towards each and every individual.

 

The Road Ahead

Srajan Academy is an institution which is continuously evolving and growing with a primary vision to prepare students for all the streams of commerce in the corporate world. On closer inspection, we also find that the curriculum of the institution is highly inclined towards knowledge oriented studies rather than exam oriented ones. The institution had come a long way and have constantly expanded the spear of knowledge. Thus, Srajan Academy has evidently justified the tagline of the institution that is ‘We create professionals’.

 

Technologically Updated Teaching Methodology

Srajan Academy is enriched with an innovative teaching methodology which has been setting its foot along with the technological advances. The students of Srajan Academy are highly benefitted by the technologically updated infrastructure as well as the teaching methodology wherein the digital visualizer was installed in the year 2005. The academy has also developed an app based study schedule which is helping all the students to follow an organized study pattern.

Moreover, Srajan Academy is the first institution to introduce ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) training in Udaipur.  Similarly, it has involved multiple international courses in Udaipur which were inexistent before Srajan Academy.

 

Here’s what the Director Says –

When I learned that ICAI is withdrawing CA-CPT scheme (objective pattern) of exams and is relaunching CA-Foundation (subjective pattern), in which thorough subject knowledge along with writing skills are needed, I realized that students would require the building of strong foundational skills

Therefore, I initiated XI+XII+CA-Foundation & XII+ CA-Foundation programme at Srajan Academy. This helped the students to attain conceptual knowledge at the initial stage of their professional education. This strong foundation didn’t just help the students in acing CA-Foundation examinations, but will also impact their CA-Intermediate & CA-Final levels along with their professional career.

I am really thankful to parents & students who trusted me and the results of their trust and our foresight are as below:

SUPER 30 INITIATIVE

No of Students: 30

No of students passed: 28

No of AIRs: 7

Top 5 ranks of Udaipur

 

A Word by the Proud Srajanians

The connection of a student and the institution isn’t restricted until the education part but it goes beyond that where the outstanding industrial connections of the organization help the students in the internships and the placements.

Through its unending strength and potential, Srajan Academy has become a primary choice of all those students who dream of reaching the apex of success. Evidently, it has come across the path of being recognized as one of the best coaching establishment leading thousands of students towards the road of accomplishments.

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Udaipur-Bengaluru Flight to be Stopped by Spice Jet

Spice Jet’s flight from Udaipur to Bengaluru is going to stop from 1st March 2019. Currently, the flight SG-726 departs from Bengaluru at 12:10 pm and lands in Udaipur at 3:05 pm and further departs from Udaipur at 3:40 pm and lands in Bengaluru at 5:35 pm.

End of the flight would hinder the connectivity of Udaipur from South India and at the same time, numerous people will suffer who travel to Bengaluru for trade, education, and employment. It is expected that the flight will resume in the summer schedule as the response on the route was very reassuring.

However, Indigo airlines will run regularly on the given route. Indigo’s 6E-968 will depart from Bangalore at 3.10 pm and reach Udaipur at 5.30 pm and will depart from Udaipur at 6.00 pm and reach Bangalore at 8.10 pm.

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300 Traffic Defaulters Fined by the Police in a Single Day

As per the orders of District Police Superintendent Kailash Chandra Bishnoi, the traffic police of the city have strengthened its road safety efforts. Under a special campaign, traffic defaulters such as people driving their vehicles in a drunken state or had covered their face with a scarf or mask or were violating any other traffic rule.

Traffic in UdaipurTraffic police fined a total of 300 people in a single day. Under the 185 MV act, 66 people were fined for driving in a drunken state or had their face covered while driving, whereas other 222 people were fined for violating other traffic rules.

What do you think about these actions by the traffic police? Share your feedback with us in the comment section below or write to me at

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Man Providing Supplies for Last Rites didn’t get Proper Last Rites because of Careless Authorities

Where the entire city is under the terror of swine flu, the medical department seems to be completely careless. There have been several complaints against the apathetic behavior of the department and one example has come into light recently where a man from Udaipur, popularly known as Raju Bhai became deprived of proper last rites, let alone proper medical attention. The irony is that he is the same man who worked for his entire life to provide supplies for the last rites for the citizens of Udaipur.

According to his son, Raju Bhai was rushed to the nearest private hospital when he faced difficulty in breathing. The doctor there said that he might be suffering from Pneumonia or it can be the lethal swine flu too. So first we will implement the treatment of Pneumonia for two days and then of Swine Flu but it will need 3 days for the reports of swine flu to come. Thinking that 5 days will be a long time, his son took him to another private hospital which then shared that the first examination will be conducted in the government hospital (MB hospital).

Raju Bhai | Source: Udaipurtimes

On reaching upon the hospital, he was directly admitted in the swine flu ward. No one bothered to inspect the actual disease. His father, on the other hand, was getting restless. No attention was being given to the patients, he said. The tables of the doctor and the nurses were situated at the opposite corners but they weren’t communicating about the condition of the patients. He tried to stand up after some time but his neck drooped down to one side.

Later he was declared dead. Upon calling for the ambulance, none of them turned down just because my father was in the swine flu ward. When asked about the treatment history, he was asked to submit the application first. His body was wrapped up in a plastic bag and kept up in an ambulance for an entire night. In the morning, the body was allowed to be taken to his house after a lot of requests. The relatives, however, were asked to move away from the body.

The last rite was carried away in the presence of police and the medical staff and Raju Bhai’s wife wasn’t even allowed to see his husband’s face properly for the last time.

What happened next was the biggest blunder of all. The swine flu report came out to be negative and he was suffering for a cardiac arrest in reality.

Such incidents in our city reflect the shocking and disappointing face where a little carelessness from the authority’s side can cost someone’s life. Raju Bhai will always be remembered for his contribution, may his soul rest in peace.

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Taj Lake Palace Ranked as World’s Most Romantic Hotel by Big 7 Travel

Just when love is in the air all around, Big 7 travel unveils the official Top 50 Most Romantic Hotels across the world. This list covers everything from marble palaces to rustic treetop lodges. And evidently, Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur has topped the list.

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The final list of the most romantic hotels in the world 2019 was obtained by Big 7 Travel by aggregating two notable romantic hotel rankings which are ‘Travel +Leisure World’s Best Awards 2018: The Most Romantic Hotels Collection’ and Tripadvisor ‘Traveler’s Choice 2019: Top 25 Hotels for Romance’. These results were then added to the survey results of big 7 readers and votes which were casted by the panel of experts from travel media and hotel industry.

Here’s the list of top 10 romantic hotels of the world 2019 according to Big 7 Travel:

  1. Taj Lake Palace – Udaipur, India
  2. Plaza Athénée – Paris, France
  3. Laucala Island Resort – Laucala Island, Fiji
  4. Villa Cora – Florence, Italy
  5. Conrad Maldives – Rangali Island, Maldives
  6. Jade Mountain – Soufrière, St. Lucia
  7. Azulik – Tulum, Mexico
  8. Coco Plum Island Resort – Coco Plum Cay, Belize
  9. New York Palace, The Dedica Anthology – Budapest, Hungary
  10. Huka Lodge – Taupo, New Zealand

While it might be too late to book into one of these unbelievable hotels for Valentine’s Day this year, but it’s not too late to check them out before 2019 is over, right?

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7 Romantic Ways to Celebrate this Valentine’s Day in Udaipur

Udaipur is literally world-acclaimed for it being the most romantic city in the world. A bucket full of heritage sites perfectly amalgamating in the modern charm is something that fills your heart with love. But somewhere, we all are through with the overrated Valentine’s plans, aren’t we? So here we bring to you a bunch of some amazing things that you can do with your partner this valentine’s day which will heat up your romance to a whole new level. Thank us later!

Surprise your loved ones

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As cliché as it may sound, surprises are the most exciting thing for both you and your partner. The priceless reaction of your partner after watching the surprise will keep your enthusiasm boosted for the entire day. And if you are confused about what can be the gift then we suggest you go for a Valentine’s Day special cake and flowers from Book A Surprise delivered at your place right at 12 midnight. This will be the perfect start of your special day.

 

A cozy long drive

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When was the last time you went for a nice and cozy long drive with your partner? I am guessing a long time back? So, now it’s time to seize the day by going on a sunny long drive with your darling. I am sure he/she shall be more than happy to spend quality time where you can talk about all the things you never got time to. Thinking where to head during this drive? Click here to read about the best long drive roads in Udaipur.

 

An Exotic boat ride in Lake Pichola

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A stupefying boat ride on the shimmering Lake Pichola can disappoint no one. This romantic affair will begin from the banks of the Lake Pichola. It will be a 60-minute ride from where you can either choose to dine at one of the luxurious places or simply take pleasure in absorbing the stunning architecture of the palace. The normal boat will take in a number of passengers and will cost you Rs. 500 for an adult and Rs. 200 for a child. Or in case you want a luxurious experience, then you can charter a boat which holds up 7 people in total and will cost you Rs. 4000.

 

Witness the alluring sunset at Bahubali Hill

There’s absolutely nothing more magical than the witnessing the sunset with your special someone. And don’t you worry about the place to do that because we have got it all covered. The all new panoramic hotspot of Udaipur, Bahubali Hill will give you an unforgettable view of Lake Badi while you simply soak in the alluring sunset.

 

A Cherished Dinner evening

The Enigma Restaurant and Lounge

The way of a man’s heart is through his stomach and so does a woman’s. So it will be an absolutely great idea to go out on a dinner date with a lake view and your partner by your side. You can get a striking view of the city as well as Lake Pichola at Sun n Moon Café and Restaurant or if you are looking for luxurious dining, head out straight towards Enigma Restaurant and Lounge. Looking for some exciting discounts? Keep a UB Life Card handy for some amazing deals on both the above restaurant along with many others.

 

Indulge yourself an adventurous love

If you are not one of those lovey-dovey couples, then adventure should be the perfect escapade for you. And now that you are seeking the same, we have a place for you. The Jalsa Food and Adventure Hub situated near Shilpgram have numerous adventure sports such as zip line, zip cycle, rocket ejector, wall climbing, water roller, bull ride, peddle boats and a lot more. A memorable time is definitely guaranteed while you are there. You can also go for the zip line at Valley of flowers at the Chirwa Ghat.

 

A Soothing Getaway

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Done with the places in Udaipur? It’s time for a getaway. The beautiful city of Udaipur itself is surrounded by a bunch of stunning architectural places perfect for a quick getaway. Want a list of places near Udaipur? Click here.

Happy Valentine’s Day to You!

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Complete Schedule of World Music Festival 2019

Incepted in the year 2016, Udaipur World Music Festival is an annual festival featuring exceptional performances while celebrating the cultural diversity of around the world.

With UWMF just round the corner, Udaipur is all set to witness the fourth edition of the most awaited Udaipur World Music Festival 2019. Beginning from 15th Feb 2019, the three-day festival is jam-packed with a range of national and international line up ready to enthrall the audience.

The venue for the morning sessions (8 am to 10 am) would Amber at Amet Haveli, the afternoon session (3 pm to 5 pm) will take place at Fatehsagar Paal and the evening session (7 pm onwards) will be held at Gandhi Ground.

The schedule of the entire festival is as follows:

15th February 2019

Evening session

  • Gulaza from Israel
  • Karsh Kale from India
  • Els Catarres from Spain

 

16th February 2019

Morning session

  • Shashank Subramanyam from India
  • Delgocha Ensemble from Iran

Afternoon session

  • Yyes Theiler Trio Feat. Shree Sundarkumar from Switzerland
  • Chand Afzal from India

Evening session

  • Avora from India
  • Alabaluna from Portugal
  • Rhythm Rebels from Indonesia
  • Hot Water from South Africa

 

17th February 2019

Morning session

  • Rocio Marquez Duet from Spain
  • Manjusha Patil Kulkarni from India

Afternoon session

  • Udopia from Greece
  • Vibha Saraf from India
  • La Dame Blanche from Cuba-France

Evening session

  • Traffic Jam from India
  • Natig Rhythm Group from Azerbaijan
  • The Local Train from India

Are you ready to be a part of the 3-day long melodious affair?

See you there!

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