tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52280092024-03-13T17:16:17.124-07:00Ex-Online Editor's BlogSpread Peace - Save the Worldilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.comBlogger355125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-13632726810206664172017-02-17T06:07:00.001-08:002017-02-17T06:07:29.202-08:00Karma Cafe's Gujarati Book Club organize a meet on Late Shri Bhupatbhai's Birthday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGCzlI8GmF-7p2ac0xqjdlVi5ilSIf-yf_XWRP8i4DKerBMzomeuj5-r_k2mGDm3SOem6MNPQVW1A2zHGmiVYtnyXuZYjbj7CG9Nxv5IWJ5OSie4qWPeM36D91RRpgTDmB83-/s1600/abc_bhai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGCzlI8GmF-7p2ac0xqjdlVi5ilSIf-yf_XWRP8i4DKerBMzomeuj5-r_k2mGDm3SOem6MNPQVW1A2zHGmiVYtnyXuZYjbj7CG9Nxv5IWJ5OSie4qWPeM36D91RRpgTDmB83-/s320/abc_bhai.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>
Karma Cafe's Gujarati Book Club organize Reader and Fan's Meet up in memory of Late Shri Bhupatbhai Vadodaria, Editor Sambhaav Group and Author of Several Books.<br />
<br />
The event will be held at Karma Cafe on 19th February 2017, 5 to 7.00 p.m<br />
<br />
All Readers and followers of this Blog and Sambhaav Group are Invited by Karma Foundation, managed by Chiranjiv Patel and Priyanshi Patel.<br />
<br />
- ilaxi patel<br />
Ex Editor, Sambhaav.com and Freesouls Supplement <br />
<br />
Follow <a href="http://www.sambhaavnews.com/" target="_blank">Sambhaav website</a><br />
Follow <a href="http://facebookcom/bhupatvadodaria" target="_blank">FB Page</a> of Bhupatbhai Vadodaria</div>
ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-47129500388287830472014-09-18T01:09:00.002-07:002014-09-18T01:14:33.432-07:00Join Ahmedabad Book Club - Meet Ankit Trivedi <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1A6-blQhmEtRUfX5LnHqgyYMoNVilcvfHKspCLHobmx50MDDuAWf-4AVxKiZJeTwuAbcFMXlRprINTHPG4s8RBVa35g-SnS5kiS6eyZ2f4BteIi02s-IPerKO4D0TE-7swWYq/s1600/abc_poetry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1A6-blQhmEtRUfX5LnHqgyYMoNVilcvfHKspCLHobmx50MDDuAWf-4AVxKiZJeTwuAbcFMXlRprINTHPG4s8RBVa35g-SnS5kiS6eyZ2f4BteIi02s-IPerKO4D0TE-7swWYq/s1600/abc_poetry.jpg" height="242" width="320" /></a></div>
I know, this is my most unupdated blog. No Excuses as it is quite known that Social Networking is the most convenient connexion through smart phones. However, I do state that Blogging has its own charm when you wish to write and place contents on the web. Information is the key to success, I guess. And, in the rush of our routines and everyday busy schedules with adopting the gadgets, life is beautiful yet, we are missing and losing the quest for knowledge.<br />
<br />
Anyways, you can always follow me on www.kidsfreesouls.com and this is an ongoing writing corner for me on the world wide web.<br />
<br />
I am aware of many Gujarati Poets and Literature lovers on the web and for them, this is news that Priyanshi Patel (Sambhaav Family) is running Ahmedabad Book Club in our city. The sessions are all focused on Sharing Knowledge and a platform where like-minded Book lovers meet, interact and share knowledge. There are Poets, Authors and Experts in many field who come and share their expertise and ABC is happy to provide a platform to all who love Books - Poetry and Literature or say, anything related to Books.<br />
<br />
ABC in association to Coffee Mates has organized an upcoming Session on Poetry by Ankit Trivedi at Gujarat Sahitya Parishad premises on 21st September 5-7 p.m. ABC gives 'Open Invitation' to all to attend the Event. Recently, Mihir Gajrawala, an active member of ABC puts this post :<br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span>
<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
<span style="color: #990000;">'Poetry' - the word has certain connotation, a connotation of it being 'other worldly', or 'not for me' or 'jhabbha-thela walo' or 'cant understand' etc etc. (for many if not all). On the other hand, I see that most 'language' consumption (apart from routine functional communication) happens in form of verse!!</span> </blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
<span style="color: #990000;">#1 : music and songs : of whatever language we all consume everyday are verses</span> </blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
<span style="color: #990000;">#2 : all of us irrespective of our faith, if are praying , those prayers (most of them,if n<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">ot all) are verses.</span></span></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">almost 90% of ancient indian documentation is in the form of verses. Shlokas, Gaatha, dohas, mantra etc. are all forms of poetry.</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">almost 90% of ancient indian documentation is in the form of verses. Shlokas, Gaatha, dohas, mantra etc. are all forms of poetry.</span>Knowing this, it seems that poetry is a powerful medium to communicate thoughts and given its vast presence all around, it is a preferred medium too. To me it seems somewhere our ability to comprehend a verse is dented, or may be we just feel a repulsion, inspite of we ourselves being its consumer as described above.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;">Given this context, it is applause worthy that many are still trying to comprehend it and also trying to create new poetry to express themselves. Even if it does not strictly fall under the popular culture space.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">It will be great to discuss the above and hear one of the contemporary exponent of vernacular poetry</span><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><a aria-haspopup="true" aria-owns="js_14" class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=568691394&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A223739191067500%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/ankitghazalsamrat" id="js_15" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0">Ankit Trivedi</a><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">in the upcoming</span><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/coffeemates?source=feed_text&story_id=656057387835676" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">Coffeemates</span></a><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">and</span><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=335666449871171&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A223739191067500%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/AhmedabadBookClub" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; text-decoration: none;">Ahmedabad Book Club</a><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">session this sunday. I am looking forward to it and I suggest fellow book club members to make most of this session. It would be great to have interactions within us on the said topic.</span>sunday 21.9.14 / Sahitya parishad / 5 to 7 pm.</span></blockquote>
<div class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
Well, E<span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">njoy this poetry. A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns has been translated to Gujarati language by Dr.</span><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=680961366&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A223739191067500%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/vivekmtailor" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; text-decoration: none;">Vivek Tailor</a><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">- Feel the mother tongue, a language so sweet and lyrical, rhymed. Join ABC upcoming session to feel the flow of the words and understand what Gujarati Poetry is by Ankit Trivedi.</span><br />
<div style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
પ્રિય ! મારો પ્રેમ છે લાલ, લાલ ગ<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">ુલાબ સમો,<br />જે જુનમાં ખીલે છે નવોનવો;<br />પ્રિય ! મારો પ્રેમ જાણે છે સંગીતની ધૂન,<br />જેને મીઠાશથી વહે છે સૂર.</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px;">
જેટલી ગૌર તું છે, મારી નમણી રમણી,<br />
એટલો ગળાડૂબ છું હું પ્રેમમાં;<br />
અને હું ચાહતો રહીશ તને, મારી પ્રિયા,<br />
સૂકાઈ જાય જ્યાં સુધી સહુ સમંદરો</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
સૂકાઈ જાય જ્યાં સુધી સહુ સમંદરો, પ્રિયે !<br />
અને સૂર્ય પીગાળી દે સહુ ખડકોને;<br />
અને હું છતાં પણ તને ચાહતો રહીશ, પ્રિયે,<br />
જ્યાં સુધી જીવનની રેતી સરતી રહેશે…</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
અને હું રજા લઉં છું, મારી એકમાત્ર પ્રિયા !<br />
અને હું રજા લઉં છું થોડી વાર માટે;<br />
અને હું ફરીને આવીશ, મારી પ્રિયા,<br />
ભલે વચ્ચે હજારો માઇલ કેમ ન પથરાયા હોય.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
– રોબર્ટ બર્ન્સ<br />
(અનુ. વિવેક મનહર ટેલર)</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
O my Luve is like a red, red rose<br />
That’s newly sprung in June;<br />
O my Luve is like the melody<br />
That’s sweetly played in tune.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,<br />
So deep in luve am I;<br />
And I will luve thee still, my dear,<br />
Till a’ the seas gang dry.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,<br />
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;<br />
I will love thee still, my dear,<br />
While the sands o’ life shall run.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
And fare thee weel, my only luve!<br />
And fare thee weel awhile!<br />
And I will come again, my luve,<br />
Though it were ten thousand mile.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
Be there at Sahitya Parishad on 21st September 2014 - 5-7 and enjoy listening and learning from Ankit Trivedi. Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/223739191067500/" target="_blank">Ahmedabad Book Club</a> sessions and also follow on Facebook, its Free :-)</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
- ilaxi patel </div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-15937673634405346372013-09-05T05:18:00.002-07:002013-09-05T05:18:27.090-07:00Teachers' Day and CM's message <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9d_1Skb5O4i0YGQOyiQMNaHme6o-4dIwqAzaMGRB7i_orwa21GVUMw6wXguy2tLVYv32rzM2zFfshIEWPNDczMsNxoR5WIY8PtAFvWhrTvvPDLugIPLoo7CMiwFPykxmZlY1O/s1600/nm_teacher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9d_1Skb5O4i0YGQOyiQMNaHme6o-4dIwqAzaMGRB7i_orwa21GVUMw6wXguy2tLVYv32rzM2zFfshIEWPNDczMsNxoR5WIY8PtAFvWhrTvvPDLugIPLoo7CMiwFPykxmZlY1O/s320/nm_teacher.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
As a known fact, this blog is slow with posts and almost the Social Networking sites have taken over - Facebook, Twitter and G+ alongwith the newly made web portal www.kidsfreesouls.com<br />
<br />
<strong style="color: #383737; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">5th September and it's Teachers' Day - CM honoured the best teachers on the occassion and shared his thoughts on teaching. He mentioned that we are now in the era of learning and we must think of ways through which we can make our children learn more. Learning is more important than the strength of teaching. He felt that there is no age limit to learning and said, it is important that if every teacher aspire to learn, students are sure to excel. </span></strong><br />
<strong style="color: #383737; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><br /></span></strong>
I agree. In the age of technology, the time is here that teachers get on board to go tech savvy. What is more important is 'Reading' - Tell me, do teachers read? Oh really they do? Where is the time, ask me and I have found this answer from many. A well read teacher can teach and a well informed teacher can help children learn as well as sharpen his/her own teaching skills.<br />
<br />
Our Education system needs to be revamped - Isn't it Mr. CM ? Follow the speech and CM interaction with children on www.narendramodi.in<br />
<br />
Also follow Teacher contributions and other pages on Kidsfreesouls : <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/index.php/teacher-contributions/620-teacher-contributions">http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/index.php/teacher-contributions/620-teacher-contributions</a><br />
<br />
- ilaxi<br />
<br />
Hopeful to restart blogging here - Stay connected :-) </div>
ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-3589730151866007292013-01-25T04:10:00.002-08:002013-01-25T04:10:21.221-08:00Google Search - Bad tactics ! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPOOlTrahobH_jMurtRXmnVyIL4iBOHiy_0jlNO2QbRTVta5JNLboUbo_orLhWXwA3sNHeiRBblIQkJKCDJmUPWtZcuQpDisph_bZ80LnqbFMAjj10q7Bl0cZ4NvGuZMzV4BK/s1600/google2001.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPOOlTrahobH_jMurtRXmnVyIL4iBOHiy_0jlNO2QbRTVta5JNLboUbo_orLhWXwA3sNHeiRBblIQkJKCDJmUPWtZcuQpDisph_bZ80LnqbFMAjj10q7Bl0cZ4NvGuZMzV4BK/s320/google2001.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>
Getting back normally to blogging is a tougher choice back here but nevertheless, the full stop needs to restart.<br />
<br />
Randomly surfing, it always is a Google Search issue and they either put you in top or just pick up and decide to mention 'Your site is harmful' harnessing the reputation of the websites. But, I wonder how come their very own Blogger blogs get this warning !!! Image problems and the inject of malware - But, in blogger Blogs? Another thing I noticed is that the Google Search's 'Safe browsing Diagnostic page mentions confusion in their own report - Says, 'Suspicious 3 times in past 90 days' and below it mentions,<br />
<strong style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></strong>
<strong style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Has this site hosted malware?</strong><br />
<blockquote style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
No, this site has not hosted malicious software over the past 90 days.</blockquote>
If you click to http://sambhaav.blogspot.com - the Safe browsing Diagnostic Page leads you to www.kidsfreesouls.com ! Are they promoting stopbadware.org? One wonders.....Is this kind of Advisory provided by Google?<br />
<br />
Ultimate is that - finally, one has to sort for Web Developers only - Such Google notices only irk the concentration on writing and especially when journalists write, design, manage, maintain, market and promote their own sites. Google Search only harness the reputation of website owners ! And even, harness the reputation of their very own Blogger !<br />
<br />
Anyways, watch out for new www.kidsfreesouls.com to launch soon. So will <a href="http://www.sambhaav.com/" target="_blank">Sambaav Metro </a>have a new look soon enough.<br />
<br />
- ilaxi </div>
ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-32138427306407302322012-12-20T03:26:00.000-08:002012-12-20T03:26:14.681-08:00CM Narendra Modi wins Hattrick - set records for third term in Gujarat to serve Maru Gujarat, Apnu Gujarat.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKzh-es9B6mqAhqSHjSSbs2RNxAvw7drQoDyCMSVbeu35gUHNwLevdEIqH6DDJpqMDM7KxcX69akA1YfxNfj02WmSz_jDGdMlqk41_faX_9dDtRKNiKeiam5pCNb-1TCCnBgz/s1600/narendramodi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKzh-es9B6mqAhqSHjSSbs2RNxAvw7drQoDyCMSVbeu35gUHNwLevdEIqH6DDJpqMDM7KxcX69akA1YfxNfj02WmSz_jDGdMlqk41_faX_9dDtRKNiKeiam5pCNb-1TCCnBgz/s320/narendramodi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Yes, CM Narendra Modi wins Hattrick - set records for third term in Gujarat to serve Maru Gujarat, Apnu Gujarat. For <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/111867601943112287803" target="_blank">+Narendra Modi</a> - the visionary who is the most determined, dedicated and devoted, the win had to be exceptional and it did with over 86,000 + votes.<br />
<br />
The reason is the march ahead with the mantra of Vikas - Development journey that changes the face of Gujarat. The love and trust which won the hearts of citizens and he's been a darling of the Urban, Middle class and even the muslims who see their growth in Gujarat. It is 'Unstoppable Development, Unstoppable Gujarat' with the unwavering belief of the six crore Gujaratis who stand by the Leader.<br />
<br />
As I witness the historic moments, the debate now focus on 'Dilse Modi, Phirse Modi' for the next 2014 PM Candidate as he posted a tweet saying "No need of looking behind...FORWARD...We want infinite energy, infinite courage, infinite patience.." with the Vivekanandji Quote and taking blessing from his mom and heading to meet the Keshubapa !<br />
<br />
Well, well, there goes quote of CM, "Secularism is a term interpreted in many different ways by different people. For me, it has always been something very simple - putting India First." And, the truth is in the fact that <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/111867601943112287803" target="_blank">+Narendra Modi</a> believe in People Power which combines with good governance to bring real, deep and lasting change. This itself of togetherness - unity will reach Gujarat to higher grounds and I am indeed sure, CM will further script history as he set records to be the Leader of the Nation.<br />
<br />
Visit <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/" target="_blank">CM's website</a> and watch for more to come. Also keep an eye on <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/" target="_blank">Government State Portal. </a><br />
<br />
- ilaxi patel<br />
<br /></div>
ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-89380836468605865422012-09-01T06:12:00.001-07:002012-09-01T06:12:22.932-07:00Narendra Modi G+ Hangout<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OzUTCXKnmZg?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">CM Narendra Modi's G+ Hangout - Anchored by Actor Ajay Devgan - Watch the Hangout. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Engaging, informative and straight from the heart Google+ Hangout session held with Shri Narendra Modi. Questions came not only from India but also from the world. Noted actor Ajay Devgn anchored the session.</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Shri Modi opens up on a variety of issues ranging from black money, Gujarat’s growth, and skill development to the gender ratio in Gujarat.</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Shri Modi shares insights and anecdotes on his favourite food, the number of hours he sleeps and even the iconic Modi Kurta!</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Whatever I said today I said from the heart. Together we must rise and work in service of Ma Bharti: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I hold very different views on the issue of brain drain. I believe in philosophy of Bahu Ratna Vasundhara: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lets create an environment of development. I believe in P2G2- pro people good governance: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I want an India where the entire USA comes seeks a visa to visit our country: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I never wish ill of anyone. Criticism is welcome in any democracy but it cannot be allegations: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">For the sake of India’s growth we need to bring back black money: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">All three sectors of the economy must grow at an equal pace for the nation to develop: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A Government must be close to the people. Governments cannot sit and reign from ivory towers: Shri Modi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">International experts say it takes 7 years to get an area back on track after an earthquake but we got Kutch running in 3 years and today it is one of the most developed districts in India: Shri Modi</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">- Read More @ www.narendramodi.in </span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFfijACgU6INtL-IKTMMY6jk7XQn5Xa6Cp13fMBY8MnO7YZfoX91zWd7kkOfpxYb5tsYm8koBB2zcOqkOpTIGXFgVwzaLU-Stq-A2Ad1SL_7XwbiABpfIbKT5Kj8Jy9-9Y2FQ/s1600/ajau_cm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFfijACgU6INtL-IKTMMY6jk7XQn5Xa6Cp13fMBY8MnO7YZfoX91zWd7kkOfpxYb5tsYm8koBB2zcOqkOpTIGXFgVwzaLU-Stq-A2Ad1SL_7XwbiABpfIbKT5Kj8Jy9-9Y2FQ/s320/ajau_cm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtsBzfGvvylv6AQjdL_HvcZQ-UJOGVvzB9DAyp4FxCvLdo2JcIeWIC2sjhh-GOpyGTv9skLSDOsTfr-FXYPCl-hXFZpfFAqm4Zqv3u-sQpxZjd-ejyYpmuNzEjl1JQW6WoVAR/s1600/ajay_G+1_CM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtsBzfGvvylv6AQjdL_HvcZQ-UJOGVvzB9DAyp4FxCvLdo2JcIeWIC2sjhh-GOpyGTv9skLSDOsTfr-FXYPCl-hXFZpfFAqm4Zqv3u-sQpxZjd-ejyYpmuNzEjl1JQW6WoVAR/s320/ajay_G+1_CM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />
</span> ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-82790404093894160322012-06-28T06:57:00.002-07:002012-06-28T06:57:24.426-07:00Poster War and CM !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76xKsMrFKk9rocqEW-p6Xex-xgucvb3DEgbzaFG7GN-qvfOnE4kZnPQOqvISBxiEtETGN0VPOvdqSOhj-wHdO2qOvu_ZavWhesVWq5fh1e3idFs4ZKKuKHDdDCJ1yvX0V1z2Q/s1600/narendrabhai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76xKsMrFKk9rocqEW-p6Xex-xgucvb3DEgbzaFG7GN-qvfOnE4kZnPQOqvISBxiEtETGN0VPOvdqSOhj-wHdO2qOvu_ZavWhesVWq5fh1e3idFs4ZKKuKHDdDCJ1yvX0V1z2Q/s1600/narendrabhai.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Poster War and our CM Narendra Modi pose a threat of being defamed. P<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">arts of Rajkot town show him in the company of Bollywood's wicked matriarchs and vamps! He is featured 'Dangerous than Shashikala and Lalita Pawar! </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Earlier anti-Modi and pro-Sanjay Joshi posters had appeared in several places in Gujarat and Delhi which were critical of Modi's way of working. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Someone did comment that CM is lately fond of meeting Bollywood Heroes and no wonder, Heroines would queue up to meet him at Gandhinagar. No harm, I guess. I think, with the success of 'Kevi Rite Jaish' the latest Gujarati movie, more of the Bollywood actors are in good terms with CM - to mention a few like Amitabh Bacchan, Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Raval, Akshay Khanna, etc. </span><span style="line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Vivek Oberoi's upcoming Sher (tentatively titled) will be shot in Porbandar. Buzz is that the climax of Arbaaz Khan's Dabangg 2 will be shot in Pawagadh, near Vadodara. A team from Akshay Kumar and Himesh Reshammiya's joint production has also visited Ahmedabad. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Well, Gujarat is becoming a hot destination and I am sure, whoever wants the CM to be compared to the vamps are those who are jealous and want him to defame him and Gujarat. I think, they don't love Gujarat and the development but are anti government. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Got a guest here, so may be more blogging continues here as I find more space - So, stay tuned.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">- ilaxi </span></span></div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-83224380800333148452012-04-27T06:27:00.004-07:002012-04-27T06:27:50.300-07:00Guest Column on Kidsfreesouls.com<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOjwqoqxUwZgZ_o7tQI26nlW8iDS-p1yvQj-1sz_IEq5Il-yeLb2MTZnCv0MQzIS5RR4armRRIw7oGvX-NNaYJJ2iYRwPpVaAH6f8_XM2X9fv_CnLYcNMI2619KeksWBa3dV-/s1600/kidsfsbann.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOjwqoqxUwZgZ_o7tQI26nlW8iDS-p1yvQj-1sz_IEq5Il-yeLb2MTZnCv0MQzIS5RR4armRRIw7oGvX-NNaYJJ2iYRwPpVaAH6f8_XM2X9fv_CnLYcNMI2619KeksWBa3dV-/s320/kidsfsbann.gif" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Kidsfreesouls is the Media where World's Experts Talk about - share their knowledge, thoughts, insights, tips and even share experiences. This platform is for all Experts who send their Guest Column on subjects related to Children, Parents and Teaching Profession.</span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
You are welcome to <a href="mailto:freesoul@kidsfreesouls.com?subject=Guest%20Column">send your Guest column</a> piece. As I do not totally confirm to add your Article, you sure have a chance to try your writing capabilities, show your skills and be helpful to many a souls who would love to read what you write.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
Kidsfreesouls is a destination to promote your writing - Talk about what you really know and concerned about. Talk it right here on Kidsfreesouls.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
The Online newspaper Kidsfreesouls has all the past 'Freesouls' content (English Supplement in<a href="http://www.sambhaav.com/" target="_blank"> Sambhaav Newspaper </a>1998-2004) and is continuously being updated since then! </div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
Send your email to : <a href="mailto:freesoul@kidsfreesouls.com">freesoul@kidsfreesouls.com</a> </div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
- ilaxi </div>
</div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-47774647221784142652012-04-25T09:48:00.001-07:002012-04-25T09:48:42.977-07:00At Swagat : Blog Making Preparations and How to Blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Time flies and it's hardly a glance back to blog to routine. However, never too late for a beginning. So, here's your way Tips to "Blog Making Preparations and How to Blog' </span><br />
<br />
Kids enjoying Singing session with <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/una_paloma_song.htm" target="_blank">Una Paloma Blanca song</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjjVs04bEwkqPgYlQdn4EIcYCKVFntQSn1I_jnRja0nqtW1BVhDDm4rSIsbJCkyMxrQG_SYs7a96VVPihTsOmaRR5kul1C7q89IogRjz4qH8NSMe_qVGW76wkj7GdYlY51mBK/s1600/kids_swagat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjjVs04bEwkqPgYlQdn4EIcYCKVFntQSn1I_jnRja0nqtW1BVhDDm4rSIsbJCkyMxrQG_SYs7a96VVPihTsOmaRR5kul1C7q89IogRjz4qH8NSMe_qVGW76wkj7GdYlY51mBK/s320/kids_swagat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">As I run <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/swagat.htm">Swagat Children Library</a>, it aims to Improve Student Literacy and Creativity. Always a step ahead in Creative Activities, with Technology shaping up lives of Children with Social Networking on a rise, I have opted for Student Blogs to help children to use Social Networking sites like 'Facebook' in a constructive way. My approach is to encourage and inspire children for 'Any time, Any where Learning' and enable learning and assistance outside of Swagat Library hours.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Times have changed and we need to motivate our children to use Internet positively and with moms/teachers, explore to boost knowledge sharing platform.<o:p><a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/swagat.htm">Swagat Children</a> get a chance to display their work to +190 countries through Kidsfreesouls Global Network.</o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/blog_tips.htm" target="_blank">Here is a glimpse into Blog Preparations</a> that I conduct for my students. I am sure, this will help many parents and teachers to help children for preparation to new generation computing on the web. Do give me your feedback, drop in your comment mails or ask a question and I shall be pleased to hear from you. You may even explore <o:p><a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/swagat.htm">Swagat Children Library</a> Page and visit <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/kidsblogs.htm">Kids Blogs. </a>Enjoy.</o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><o:p>- ilaxi </o:p></span></div>
</div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-77657621102679918322011-10-27T05:15:00.000-07:002011-10-27T05:23:14.845-07:00Getting into the Spirit of Peace, Harmony and Progress….Happy Diwali & Prosperous New Year<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Getting into the Spirit of Peace, Harmony and Progress….Happy Diwali & Prosperous New Year </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">The spirit of celebration is the same every year. But this year, what has changed is the way now Gujaratis are celebrating the festival of lights with Sadbhavana. A way of simplicity - to live together in peace and harmony.<span> </span>Diwali has now become a joyous, multicultural observance in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">, in which people of all religion - faith join in.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">In that spirit, I invite you to light a <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/sadbhavana">‘Sadbhavana’</a> Diya for this Diwali and spread our message of peace, harmony and progress with faith in your heart and love for </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">. <span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">As we celebrate the triumph of ‘Good over Evil’, it all started as a way to celebrate Lord Rama’s return on vanquishing Ravana. And centuries later, it still gives us a reason to light up the darkness – Spreading sunshine into the lives of 6 crore Gujaratis and scattering the rays of hope to people of the nation. </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">, a hope for a better </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">India</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">, is a role model to other states, reaching crescendo with its development journey.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> leads to a bright future with every citizen joyfully celebrating the festival with spiritual fervor. These spiritual qualities over-ride the basic instincts, intellect and ego. The light of the soul can transform baser qualities of greed, distrust and hatred into selfless giving, trust and helpfulness. It inspires us to be consistent in our efforts to progress on the path of truth to enlighten and illuminate the lives of people of </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">. And, it has revealed to us our true ‘Identity’ as enriched souls, living and growing in the great school of earthly experience. It’s the time to shrug off hate, anger and bitterness. It’s the time to illuminate the diyas to flicker the flame of Progress.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">It is a timeless civilization with an eternal quest for the light of Knowledge which is embodied in our spiritual texts. As Rig Veda quotes:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:maroon">Asato Maa,<br />sad gamaya<br />Tamaso Maa,<br />Jyotir Gamaya<br />Mrityor Maa,<br />Amritam Gamaya<br />Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti…</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">We pray, God lead me by giving me knowledge (from the unreal to the real),<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">From darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of Knowledge), from death (limitation) to the immortality (liberation).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Ten years ago, we lived in darkness. </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"> lived in a world terrorized by violence and deceit, corruption and cunning fundamentalism and atrocity. The years 1986-85 are unforgettable and resound in painful grief. The government endeavored to exorcise the ghosts of the past and forge in a new world of understanding, hope, love, brotherhood, harmony and peace. As far as we experience, there has been no kind of violence or curfew, no communal unrest as we live in peace in Guajrat.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">The Literacy ratio gets higher in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">. The Literacy rate in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> has seen upward trend and is currently 79.31% as per the 2011 Population census. Of that, Male literacy stands at 87.23% while Female literacy is at 70.73%. And, credits go to the efforts of CM alongwith all his officers striving to spread literacy.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Our traditional oil lamp which still serves as the primary source of illumination in many parts of </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana">, also informs of something about </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">India</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">’s huge and growing power deficit. While </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">India</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> had ‘power poverty’, it’s leaders opened the doors to commerce in nuclear energy! </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> is focused for ‘Green Energy, Clean Energy’ with the First in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">Asia</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"> trendsetter ‘Department for Climate Change.’ And, adopts the strategy to become global hub for renewable energy, which could be synonymous with climate justice for the generation next.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Urban development had remained a neglected sector in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">India</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> and lacked a direction and political will. But, in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">, initiatives like Jyotigram Yojna for 24x7 hours uninterrupted power supply in all the 18,000-odd villages and broadband connectivity to village panchayats in the State have succeeded in reducing the rural-urban gap and check rural exodus towns by 33 per cent. The light is illuminated in the life of people of ‘Rurban’ </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> with new plans and strategy. Jyoti Gram Yojna has changed the socio-economic conditions of </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">, creating a mass awareness too.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">The flickering flame of Sadbhavana speaks of the initiatives for farmers who are known to be are known to be progressive and pragmatic in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">. The unique Initiative of the Krishi Mela Mohatsav have brought tremendous change - Jal Kranti, leading to Gujarat providing Shwet Kranti (White revolution) to the nation and now, Harit Kranti (Green Revolution). Team of experts, researchers, scientists, Agriculture officers and Ministers interact and provide information and counselling on soil health, organic farming, technology and inputs, irrigation, etc., besides infusing a new spirit of change and mass mobilisation. More than 93,000 farmers in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana"> have adopted drip irrigation for their total 1.51 lakh hectare land..The figures keep rising as Drip Irrigation system and inter-linking of 21 rivers of the state for conservation of water has made it possible for record crops and Sugarcane cultivation in the state. </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> has created history in water conservation, by launching a drive for blue revolution, constructing number of check-dams, boribunds, village ponds, khet talavadis and implementing water harvesting apart from Water shed development programs for increase in healthy living lifestyles with better income, education and resources.<span> </span><span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">World's Largest Irrigation Network, the pace of implementation of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Project with the dam height raised to </span><st1:metricconverter productid="121.9 metres"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">121.9 metres</span></st1:metricconverter><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana"> (from </span><st1:metricconverter productid="90 metres"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">90 metres</span></st1:metricconverter><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> five years ago) makes the waters of the </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Narmada</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> flow all across the state through canals and water transmission lines.<span> </span>The project has immense contribution towards irrigation, hydropower and drinking water supply. It’s Bringing Smiles to Faces with Water Harvesting – Conserving Water for Tomorrow. In order to economize the use of Water, </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> has speeded up the promotion, awareness and application of micro-irrigation techniques such as Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation. Also, Innovative water solutions like desalination, recycling treatment, water purification, water saving, water security and water management play a key role in Water Harvesting in </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">The diya of Gyan (Knowledge) with Vision Gujarat aims aims for transformation of State into a globally recognized knowledge society and for this, proposed shelf of projects lay outlined for creation of specific Institutions in growth sectors such as Aviation University, Retail Management University,<span> </span>Maritime University etc and creating COE (Center of Excellence) across the state for Governance, Biotechnology, Textiles Research, Chemical Research, Nanotechnology, Agriculture, Earthquake Engineering Research, Architect and Design, Urban development, water, cleaner technology, space research and Tourism.<span> </span>‘Smart goals with future vision’ and ‘Education for all’ is the mantra.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Bringing joy with literacy and education, The Campaign for ‘Education for All’ is implemented with major Literacy initiatives like ‘Kanya Kelavani, Shala Praveshotsav, Gunotsav and Vanche Gujarat.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">The Sadbhavana soul stirs to flicker the flame to spread rays of hope amidst all imperfections that negative minds showcase. </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> is a shining beacon of democracy and development in a troubled country and is a force for good in an unstable world. Gujarat is committed to Enhancing Security - Physical, Social, Economic to it’s 6 crore people and further is concerned for the future of India’s Generation x. Gujarat is ready to safeguard the lamp from ill winds that blow and no force can harness the determination to surge ahead with people of Gujarat to spread Peace, harmony and Progress.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Thus, focused on the diyas of Gyan Shakti, Jal Shakti, Urja Shakti, Jan Shakti and Raksha Shakti – </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana"> has forged its own steady path along the roads of success this past decade. This ‘Panchshakti’ programs identify the key driving forces of the state’s economy and progress.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Just remember, Light is a symbolic of the purity of agni or fire that is essential in our progress towards attaining to enlightment and the need of the hour is, by opening our mind, we let in fresh wisdom, thereby expanding our horizons and broadening our vision.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">To conclude, I think if all of us - the 6 crore people of </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> is hopeful of an emerging power to a glittering future </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana"> from a glorius past. <span> </span>60 million dreams inspired the Government to cross various development milestones and every member of the administration irrespective of their ranking have unitedly accomplished the incredible success of the State. And now, we await to see our dreams come true in the future – what really the people need is – Peace and political stability. What really the people need is Development. What really the people need is comfort living, sustained life and no poverty issues. Much more…and all will join me ‘Yes, we want no corruption, no price rise and no violence’</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Light the lamp of Love and let love radiate fragrance of peace and harmony.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Jai Jai Garvi </span><st1:place><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Gujarat</span></st1:place></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>- ilaxi patel</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Love Gujarat? Are You from Gujarat? <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com">Stay connected here</a> or visit <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in">CM Narendra Modi's site</a></b></span></p>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-42059907978406509012011-10-05T03:29:00.000-07:002011-10-05T03:38:17.821-07:00Visit Shabdpreet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJleclP6R0KO6q0jtghhcDFn6Oq-EfhyCgcXLvo9S9-dqsk8gAdZFcvgNvGUIWERxFsXjEqUYBg36W9FVWPbZFDNEkhuC4LwtwPWXLZQvgRlaCKerFK1QCOqGuFFpf1f_kBzr9/s1600/bhupatbhai_CM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJleclP6R0KO6q0jtghhcDFn6Oq-EfhyCgcXLvo9S9-dqsk8gAdZFcvgNvGUIWERxFsXjEqUYBg36W9FVWPbZFDNEkhuC4LwtwPWXLZQvgRlaCKerFK1QCOqGuFFpf1f_kBzr9/s320/bhupatbhai_CM.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659955404579058722" /></a>I am speechless with grief - Bhupatdada is no more ! May his soul rest in peace - RIP<div><br /></div><div>It was last night I realized what Life is all about. I hoped that he would open his eyes and smile with a gesture waving his hand asking me 'Do you still write?' and show me his books from the Library cupboard. </div><div><br /></div><div>No more can I write but draw my readers to 'Shabdpreet' - Bhupatdada's Blog that I started some years ago and he inquisitely use to ask me which article I put there! Follow <a href="http://shabdpreet.blogspot.com/">Shabdpreet</a> here.</div><div><br /></div><div>- ilaxi </div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-54778902329781581232011-10-04T01:16:00.000-07:002011-10-04T01:44:00.639-07:00Happy Navratri 2011 - time flies...Time flies, leaving no room for personal spaces. In comes a lot of responsibilities that divert our attention to social and business life - And, maybe this can be an excuse for not stepping on this Blogging floor.<div><br /></div><div>So many events passed by but the most exciting was 'Sadbhavana' Mission and I am sure, you must have traced the Sadbhavana footprints on<a href="http://www.narendramodi.in"> CM Narendra Modi's Website.</a> It says all! And, so do <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com">State Portal</a> focus on the latest news that go with the State happennings.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, like every year, the Navratri festival is in full swing in town. What is so interesting is the GMDC - University Ground that is visited by thousands of people to catch a glimpse of the 'Sant Nagari' and 'Tourism pavilion' with the rich mucis and traditional garba dance at the venue. If you love Navratri, this is a Must Visit place and if you not seen this, you are not a Gujarati! </div><div><br /></div><div>This reminds me, are you a Patel? Well, frankly speaking, I am. The Kadva Patidar Parivar Trust and Kadva Patidar Parivar Mahila Vikas is celebrating it's 25th Silver Jubilee Garba Mahotsav - 'Aso ni Ajwari Raat' (આસોની અજવાળી રાત) on 9th October, 2011 at D K Patel Hall in Ahmedabad. Talented Singers 'Dhruvish Rohit Shah and Hetal Raval alongwith their orchestra will enthrall the patel community. The event is sponsored by Mr. Yogendra Sarkar and Mr. Dilip Sarkar of Ambalal Somnath Sarkar Jewellers, C. A. Patel & company and Nilaben J patel. Special Aarti is organized at the venue for which any Patel can take the opportunity to perform aarti but yes, it comes with a donation prize! </div><div><br /></div><div>Patel entries limited and so, this calls for Patel Unity. So, if you are a Kadva Patel, go for the passes now and it cost too nominal - You can always contact Kalaben Amin, President or Shobhaben Patel, Vice President of Kadva Patidar Parivar Mahila Vikas. Kalaben can be contacted on her no. 66316595 - you can even visit her website <a href="http://www.kaneesha.com">www.kaneesha.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned. Hopefully, keep on the postings of what's going on in Gujarat - Ugh, afterall, so much going on that one can't keep the pace!</div><div><br /></div><div>- ilaxi </div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-50926348865026204292011-06-28T05:26:00.000-07:002011-06-28T05:36:29.186-07:00Youth and Government - My speech-Presentation at CIIE-IIMAOn May 14, 2011, I got the opportunity to address Youth at <a href="http://www.ciieindia.org/about-us/introduction">CIIE-IIMA</a>.<br /><br />The topic of my Speech and Presentation were on 'Youth and Government - Paving a new path for India.' Follow the Presentation for a brief glance on feeling the 'Pulse' of the Youth and indepth findings. As an alert and an aware citizen, it is our prime responsibility to possibly work in areas where we can encourage Youth initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurship. As a result, some of my researched work highlights Government Policies and Sectors which held potential for plunge into business and keep a close watch on happennings in business world.<br /><br />A call to the Youth focus on points to 'Get charged, Bring change' at a time when Anna Hazare fights for Corruption and the need of the hour arises for a Young Anna Hazare as the future of India is Youth.<br /><br />While I explore and research my various fields of interest, you may log to <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/">Gujarat Government Portal </a>to find more on Gujarat and find supportive links that speaks of its growth and also log to <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">Hon'ble CM Narendra Modi's </a>website which remains updated ever.<br /><br />- ilaxi patel<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="WIDTH: 425px" id="__ss_8364141"><strong style="MARGIN: 12px 0px 4px; DISPLAY: block"><a title="Youth & Government - Paving a new path for India" href="http://www.slideshare.net/Ilaxi/youth-government-paving-a-new-path-for-india">Youth & Government - Paving a new path for India</a></strong> <iframe height="355" marginheight="0" src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/8364141" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /><div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 12px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 5px">View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/">presentations</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/Ilaxi">Ilaxi Patel</a> </div></div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-25720371634282588062011-05-03T04:54:00.000-07:002011-05-03T05:01:26.335-07:00Best is yet to come! Recipe from my kitchen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVUxm2eimP0esafukNbCDjGC7g4xgnOUB6l5iAb3KAt1-3NbxlSBqKMXMwPXyTW96uPcAFoH1_yjhH1h9Apn9ApZoQenXmgVnUU3Q1b3_yay8BnuTeYUeqSB6uiDqXExOCxjD/s1600/FRUIT.BMP"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602458608492488226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVUxm2eimP0esafukNbCDjGC7g4xgnOUB6l5iAb3KAt1-3NbxlSBqKMXMwPXyTW96uPcAFoH1_yjhH1h9Apn9ApZoQenXmgVnUU3Q1b3_yay8BnuTeYUeqSB6uiDqXExOCxjD/s320/FRUIT.BMP" /></a>Missed on the Swarnim celebrations this year! Well, its a busy enjoying life amidst the thick and thin and so, thought of just sharing a Recipe, a <a href="http://sambhaav.blogspot.com/2005/07/heres-recipe_11.html">2005 post:<br /></a><br />Here's a Recipe...Straight from the <strong><span style="color:#660000;">"Chef" Blossomsmile's (ilaxi's) Kitchen!</span></strong><br /><br />- <strong>Make the Best of Everything!<br /></strong><br />Preparation-Preliminary - A fluffy white cloud can adorn a clear sky<br />with splendour or can clutter up your vision of the blue expanse. Again, a<br />grey cloud can cause you to get wet and irritate you, or it can make<br />earth refreshingly cool. Your choice defines what is best.<br /><br /><strong>Ingredients:<br /></strong><br />- Make light of failure<br />- Avoid pessimists and fault finders<br />- Count your blessings<br />- Enjoy Life<br />- A vision of heaven<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Method</span>:</strong> Make failure an incentive to strive to do better.<br /><br />Offer a deaf ear and blind eye to those who will not acknowledge the<br />cloud with a silver lining.<br /><br />Remember a person without shoes is better off than one without feet.<br /><br />Take time and pleasure in all you do even if it is eating a bread without<br />butter for breakfast.<br /><br />Derive hope from saying, The Best is yet to come!<br /><br />And yes, Best of friends too, yet to find, 'tis they come from heaven to spread peace and joy on earth. Tis a cup of love blend with faith, trust and all that is rosy and gold. Garnish your life with all the rich flavours of love to relish the taste for a life time!!!<br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-50282152731596993552011-04-04T04:27:00.000-07:002011-04-04T04:56:17.429-07:00Patel Power - Unity<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNElBEx9ry06A7uAN5y5f_l5ZOe0B8hexx28OkUShhpFpnf9W99aEDZs3pspTBx1QrexfQQfErakvUTAg6kEs9lV7fRlW3pGlA3V75BrMI86XqhP5B-KctLE_BB6ioBtCOs_-/s1600/kala.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591695173806405810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNElBEx9ry06A7uAN5y5f_l5ZOe0B8hexx28OkUShhpFpnf9W99aEDZs3pspTBx1QrexfQQfErakvUTAg6kEs9lV7fRlW3pGlA3V75BrMI86XqhP5B-KctLE_BB6ioBtCOs_-/s320/kala.jpg" /></a>Women has the power within. And a very good example is 'Kadva Patidar Parivar Mahila Vikas' - Those who awarded me 'Outstanding Journalist Award' - (for achievement in Kadva Patel community) some years ago! After a successful merge of Kadva and Leuva Patels, the Women's wing are now joining hands together as all Kadva and Leuva communities merge together with 'Lav Kush Patidar Mahila Sammelan' organized on 10th April 2011, Sunday, 8.30 a.m. at Open Grounds near Vardan tower, Pragatinagar, Naranpura, Ahmedabad. 13. <br /><br />The Luv Kush Sammelan function will be graced by Shri shri ma Anantanandtirthji who will light the lamp and also be awarded for outstanding social work. Also present will be Shri Jai ambe Chundiwala Mataji (Gabbar ambaji). Kadva and Leuva patel (like Luv and Kush) will focus on message for women with book reading of "Nari Chetna' by Jigisha Kamalbhai Patel, Principal of Mirambica School. Awards will also be given to Nitaben Narhari Amin, Vice Prsident Hiramani School and Hiramani Sandhyajivan Kutir. Also Award to be given to Sangitaben Ramubhai Patel who runs a Marraige Bureau and into social service. <br /><br />Kalaben has been a source of Inspiration to many women and she efficiently manages the Kadva Patidar Parivar Mahila Trust women's wing as President of the wing. She is active into social work and manages her own business - Kaneesha Boutique. So, if you are a Kadva or Leuva Patel or know any Patel women, rush to Luv Kush Sammelan - Patel women are unitedly creating waves in every field and shining on top. <br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-34749087825239262472011-03-20T03:37:00.000-07:002011-03-20T03:41:47.664-07:00How can India develop in next decade - Watch CM speakHow Can India develop in the next decade? Watch CM Narendra Modi speak at India Today Conclave 2011 on 17th March:<br /><br /><object width="480" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SrMZJM4ybMA?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SrMZJM4ybMA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="390"></embed></object><br /><br />A man with a vision - He can do it - Gujarat can be a role model for development in India. A person who can be a PM and we'll love to see him there...<br /><br /><br />-ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-58727606253602825592011-03-18T00:53:00.000-07:002011-03-18T01:15:12.643-07:00'How can India develop in the next decade?" Share your thoughts...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivo4cYzU95489bDeohe7RgCthfCwZv29jcHyD0-YeuUn35sXPBWmpqMLq-IPeC4rkx465FPxWmjAqiny9kWOhWAavWwwbsyiDxsZgSyiGKw5cZn75eGFhtMwi5xpsiRoLhI9Sy/s1600/narendrabhai.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 182px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585329401525000578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivo4cYzU95489bDeohe7RgCthfCwZv29jcHyD0-YeuUn35sXPBWmpqMLq-IPeC4rkx465FPxWmjAqiny9kWOhWAavWwwbsyiDxsZgSyiGKw5cZn75eGFhtMwi5xpsiRoLhI9Sy/s320/narendrabhai.jpg" /></a>Remember the quote <span style="color:#660000;">"Don't ask what the nation can do, Think what you can do for the nation"</span> - This is exactly what our CM Narendra Modi can reflect in his speeches that we all so do admire!<br /><br />18th March and India Today Conclave 2011 begins with the Changing Balance of Power. India Today Conclave will bring together, the best minds in politics, finance and business, military, technology, academia, and the arts, from around the globe to examine the new world. Our CM Narendra Modi will give his Keynote address today, 18th March at 14.30-15.15 on 'How can India develop in the next decade?" at Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi. You can view the same live on <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">CM's website </a>and visit<a href="http://conclave.intoday.in/programme-2011.html"> India Today Conclave page </a>- Ask questions too!<br /><br />A partner in progress for Development of Gujarat, CM is also focused on development of India with a vision to present a roadmap for India.<br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Can Gujarat become the development model for India?<br /><br />Can it show India the way of growth and prosperity with its committed investment in infrastructure?<br /><br />Will India's political mindset change to make Gujarat's demonstrated method of inclusive development the primary agenda of governance?</span><br /><br />The session chairperson is Ajay kumar, Executive Producer, Aaj-Tak and as <a href="http://conclave.intoday.in/story/m.j.-akbar/3083/37.html">Editorial Director of India Today</a>, <a href="http://www.mjakbar.org/">Mr. M J Akbar </a>will head the session Session with The Inaugural Gala Dinner Address - The New Middle-East: Challenges and Opportunities and American Decline: Myth and Reality.<br /><br />Discuss this on <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/news/news_detail/1241">CM's website</a> or <a href="http://forums.intoday.in/index.php?wsid=11&board=151.0">India Today</a>. Stay tuned.<br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-18710844689727894752011-01-08T05:55:00.000-08:002011-01-08T06:49:25.959-08:005th Vibrant Gujarat Investors' Summit 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigds6ML6Y5cioVEQnrR0HeJebPK-ZyBNSZrVPb2rBl3Un63udxf-uZL3wDi0TPNbuWwu6YjWpMEOpqqflEDLvqN9wyMAQfmT4CpbpNHK8OYJwMkeUnOlFvq0QYsrgpUJ3k2JQb/s1600/IMG00567.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559825829745027954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigds6ML6Y5cioVEQnrR0HeJebPK-ZyBNSZrVPb2rBl3Un63udxf-uZL3wDi0TPNbuWwu6YjWpMEOpqqflEDLvqN9wyMAQfmT4CpbpNHK8OYJwMkeUnOlFvq0QYsrgpUJ3k2JQb/s320/IMG00567.jpg" /></a>Promising to be the biggest and the best with a big vision, the <a href="http://www.vibrantgujarat.com/">5th Vibrant Gujarat Investors' Summit 2011</a> is held with Inaugural Programme on 10th January 2011 at Seminar Room No.5 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The Global summit will be held on 12th January with Validictory Function to be held on 13th January 2011.<br /><br />Special Invitation passes has been issued by the Government and the visitors need to carry their photo identity card with them an retain the card with the envelope throughout the inaugural programme. Over 20,000 delegates from all over the world will preside the function and Consulate, leaders and those associated to Industries from over 60 countries will remain present.<br /><br />The time has come for all to talk about Crores ! Not one, two but signing of Crores of MoUs and with over 9000+ MoUs signed, withdrawn and projects implemented or to be signed, projects forthcoming - Gujarat is Vibrant once again.<br /><br />Even the Forbes Magazine has said in a report that Ahmedabad is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and it has put Gujarat’s largest city Ahmedabad in third rank after two Chinese cities - Chengdu and Chongqing. Ahmedabad is India’s seventh largest city, and Forbes has placed it ahead of Chennai and Bangalore in terms of growth.The magazine has said Ahmedabad is a city ‘whose per capita income is twice that of the rest of India’.<br /><br />Well, you must be aware that Government organized 8 Sectorial seminars to energize VGGIS11 - Details of which can be found on <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/">Gujarat State Portal.</a> The International Kite Festival to be held on Sabarmati river front from 9-14 - And, with the Global Summit VGGIS11, Gujarat is buzzing - buzzing Economy, buzzing growth and buzzing Progress - No wonder, we all want CM to be PM and none other than CM Narendra Modi can vision 2020 - Blueprint for Infrastructure in Gujarat 2020 (BIG 2020)- The vision to envisages an investment of Rs.11,80,912/- crores across 19 infrastructure sectors in Gujarat State. Think Bigger, Grow Bigger and to make Gujarat a globally preferred place to live in and to do business through accelerated, balanced, inclusive and sustainable growth driven by robust social,industrial and physical infrastructure.<br /><br />Aren't we all proud to be a Gujarati? Proud to be an Amdabadi - And of coz, cross the fingers, a day isn't far when we can be Proud to have a <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">Gujarati CM to be a PM one day</a>:-) All the best to us!<br /><br />Watch the space for what's more in store pre and post MoUs VGGIS11.<br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-10582112366050068462010-12-31T01:32:00.000-08:002010-12-31T02:11:53.418-08:00in transit - Exhibition at Amdabadni Gufa<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoaOtk3e-Ho0iWl6SBq7f1bV4_ms6xXnFzTwig1so8NqiIXCgbQb5ywh2gdFWq0DnfHCrR3T07AEvJ4ljkHO59TAiJ_fjPiFrZGCswSKGl4hd6O4d7bQdML0602iHYANVI3Dt/s1600/amruta.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 145px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556779541416133730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoaOtk3e-Ho0iWl6SBq7f1bV4_ms6xXnFzTwig1so8NqiIXCgbQb5ywh2gdFWq0DnfHCrR3T07AEvJ4ljkHO59TAiJ_fjPiFrZGCswSKGl4hd6O4d7bQdML0602iHYANVI3Dt/s320/amruta.jpg" /></a> An Exhibition is held at 'The Gallery', Amdabad ni Gufa from 4th January to 9th January 2011. 'in transit' a journey that creates an undertone of new discoveries and distractions - will display recent works by Ayesha Parikh (photographs) and Amruta Shah (painted collages).<br /><br />Both works focus on the concept of being 'in transit' as people. The duo has different exposures when combined from experiences that have played a huge role in moulding their perceptions. They have portrayed their experiences in art form on canvass with photographs by Ayesha. The painted collages by Amruta Shah are art work using mixed media.<br /><br />World is changing and so is the next generation who can 'Think Big, dream big' - Ahmedabad see a host of Artists displaying their work, day in and out at various places. 'Art is where the heart is' and Ayesha and Amruta Shah just mean to reflect their inner souls and reveal their thoughts with an 'in transit' period of time.<br /><br />Check in for a closer look to what today's generation vision is all about and dig in deep to corners of their souls to find solace to fulfil your heart's desire to feel the Art. Shri B V Doshi will be inaugurating the Art event. Be there to encourage Ayesha and Amruta - Ahmedabad sees a new hope to cultural vitality through Arts and Exhibitions. The Photographs and Painted collages by Amruta aim to convey Happiness, Energy, Hope and Promise - Let your future be bright with the colors and the colors of 2011 will bring in peace to you and your family.<br /><br />Rush to Ahdabadni Guja 5th - 9th January 2011 and get a glimpse of these young artists. Enjoy.<br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-51567372772669852682010-12-27T04:52:00.000-08:002010-12-27T05:41:24.788-08:00CM at IIMA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxyrqtBTOFXu_8hBA63CYXWlAlHS5lj-Nn1h1-CUrZrQe_fFAelcSk-ZLa-rG4PxFzcG_iATCwCj7SQoHzB4fC-TNd6V11KcRXIAVgYo7vKFVmRS673yyBSjUMEY0aEFJsZky/s1600/kid_IIM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555356260595153010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxyrqtBTOFXu_8hBA63CYXWlAlHS5lj-Nn1h1-CUrZrQe_fFAelcSk-ZLa-rG4PxFzcG_iATCwCj7SQoHzB4fC-TNd6V11KcRXIAVgYo7vKFVmRS673yyBSjUMEY0aEFJsZky/s320/kid_IIM.jpg" /></a>IIM Conclave celebration had Hon'ble CM Narendra Modi as a Guest today in the morning hours and it was indeed a great honor for me to be present to hear his most inspiring speech. A presentation was shown on the development journey of Gujarat and the CM shared his vision of progress and development all through the years and what 2011 VGIS can further do for Gujarat in terms of economy.<br /><br />Listen to the speech here at <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">CM's website.<br /></a><br />What amazed me was a small child standing beside his dad and keenly listening to the CM speech. He clapped when the audience clapped and especially, when the CM spoke of Empowerment of children and that he would like to have the cars stopped on the roads when children are crossing the road. CM further said, areas like Law Garden should be only children areas for a day where they can freely play games like cricket, etc.<br /><br />Mr. Narendra Modi spoke of Industries, Agriculture and Service sector - all three areas which are focused for development of Gujarat. For more, <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">listen to the speech </a>on his website.<br /><br />In the Vote of Thanks, Mr. Amal Dhruv of IIM said, "CM's speech is an inspiring speech, energizing all and so gracefully charging all youth, men and women.The participation of IIM with government will bring in greater results." He gave a call for participation for all those who would devote time and contribute their share for the development of Gujarat.<br /><br />Well, the coming VGIS 2011 and we are sure that Gujarat is on the World Map again - the IIMA joining the Government in its journey to success is sure to scale to heights.<br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-62990728553835712142010-12-14T01:53:00.000-08:002010-12-14T02:16:53.017-08:00Video to promote Education? Gunotsav?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjE3Z3Xs6V6nb_7E6-h2mqAodBoNkVYuO-ZZWg0oOW2sIn60kO7T88_xB3tSo4kUFrIN-OF4VkNBSB_NP3J-3IUwWv9bXeCeD40txmHNVa-V9fmVdJdmcgkN1VKXDrg83kI-G2/s1600/boy_framefixx_utube.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 295px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550479520337875602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjE3Z3Xs6V6nb_7E6-h2mqAodBoNkVYuO-ZZWg0oOW2sIn60kO7T88_xB3tSo4kUFrIN-OF4VkNBSB_NP3J-3IUwWv9bXeCeD40txmHNVa-V9fmVdJdmcgkN1VKXDrg83kI-G2/s320/boy_framefixx_utube.jpg" /></a>Gunotsav, aiming to improve the quality of education at primary level has commenced in 618 primary schools of Vadodara district. Three thousand odd senior officials of the state, cabinet ministers and CM Shri Narendra Modi himself participated in three-day long drive commenced from 9th to 11th December and graded schools, teachers and students in Gujarat.<br /><br />Gujarat Government has recruited 1.21 lakh Vidya Sahayak (education assistants), built more than 64 thousand class rooms, opened around 19600 new science labs, installed computer labs in 5500 schools, provided 33 thousand rural schools with electricity and facilitate 33 thousand odd schools with better drinking water and sanitation.<br /><br />All can be read on CM Narendra Modi's website on this. But, follow the <a href="http://www.narendramodi.com/post/Gunotsav-Infusing-life-into-Education.aspx">Blog of CM Narendra Modi </a>and his note speaks of infusing life into Education. A very concerned note and total responsibility. However, it irks me to find a supportive video of <strong><span style="color:#660000;">'Last Option'</span></strong> which stand irrelevant to the topic according to me. We need to devote time to development of children as Guardians but as responsible parents, nobody would like to see the video there which shows in ways to commit suicide!<br /><br />I wonder, do our <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">CM Narendra Modi </a>promote such video on 'Why do kids commit suicide or How to commit suicide? An Award winning video but no way, should be promoted in a <a href="http://www.narendramodi.com/">CM's blog </a>nor should be watched by children online! I have no courage to give the you tube video here as the small kid's smiling face still shatter me to see him hooked to the rope. You may hop in to <a href="http://www.narendramodi.com/">CM's blog</a> and the linked video says all.<br /><br />This not a movie of Amir Khan but real life of children and all parents love their children dearly - Promote Gunotsav but no need to promote such videos.<br /><div></div><br /><div>I run a <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/swagat.htm">children's Library </a>since 1991 and promote Reading - Cultivate reading habits amongst children and run a <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/">Kids Newspaper Online </a>- Never thought of promoting such videos just to promote education! The video has shaken me completely!<br /><br />- ilaxi </div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-21390924409370310532010-12-08T02:48:00.000-08:002010-12-08T03:05:31.161-08:00Gujarat gets United Nations Public Service Award<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6AtunTJJZ6btBTKxd7aN_etlr2zI3zWB2M_DdiYdq3cQXhKkJSyzZ7YwIiJtY5dzG-iaQpICHG8QPShrK6Jbpk-1djK68ZhUMdxlzWGD9nSnsOg_u3WFFbmRBZJlixXefdwr/s1600/gujarat_award_management.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548265460924314434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6AtunTJJZ6btBTKxd7aN_etlr2zI3zWB2M_DdiYdq3cQXhKkJSyzZ7YwIiJtY5dzG-iaQpICHG8QPShrK6Jbpk-1djK68ZhUMdxlzWGD9nSnsOg_u3WFFbmRBZJlixXefdwr/s320/gujarat_award_management.jpg" /></a>Recently, I came across a Certificate that adorn the wall at the <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">Hon'ble CM Narendra Modi's </a>Office. It is the Certificate of <strong><span style="color:#660000;">United Nations Public Service Award - 2nd Place Winner</span></strong> for Improving Transparency, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Service Category. <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/">Gujarat Government</a> has proved for better management and better service with effectiveness, efficiency and quality of Public Service. The Certificate dates back to 23rd June 2010.<br /><br />An Achievement by one of the Best States of India - It is a proud moment for every Gujarati and 5.5 crores who reside here that Gujarat is awarded by United Nations Public Service Award.<br /><br />The news might be a surprize to you as none of the media I guess has published this nor even might have noticed this Certificate hanging on the CM's Office Wall. Not only this, it is also a matter of pride that it also has <strong><span style="color:#660000;">ISO 9001:2008 Certificate</span></strong>.<br /><br />Well, East or west, Gujarat is the best and indeed, Heaven is a place on earth - only here that is 'Apnu Gujarat' - It rocks.<br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-50964294421274871382010-11-12T04:16:00.000-08:002010-11-12T05:07:58.936-08:00Blink, blink - Do you read?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5iOGSCa1pUVsva3Ev7s2z4iT8rOZrh-6E4NE-F6HMUXyUQMW2LCU8FTuUC6ngmDbAHrnnzPOFlX4BV6SaAc8h8bbXZSHuRCp7z_SWmVIePNLWSzRRuGQBoyl4747G_J8IqDC/s1600/vanche_gujarat.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 152px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538648133706994402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5iOGSCa1pUVsva3Ev7s2z4iT8rOZrh-6E4NE-F6HMUXyUQMW2LCU8FTuUC6ngmDbAHrnnzPOFlX4BV6SaAc8h8bbXZSHuRCp7z_SWmVIePNLWSzRRuGQBoyl4747G_J8IqDC/s320/vanche_gujarat.bmp" /></a>Recently when Barrack Obama visited India, the first lady Michelle Obama had been active with children and spontaneously answered their questions even on home alone! When President of US tackled on conflicts across the world, it was curious minds who asked how they managed conflicts at home. Michelle Obama spontaneously revealed about who blinked first when she and Barrack Obama had a tiff. It is quite obvious reply that it was the President and I think, one who blinks first is the one who is a loser - a communication understanding that I give up! And, it happens to all when there's an emotional trigger. Try this exercise and one who blinks first is gentle and soft at heart.<br /><br />Well, let this be aside but one important thing to note is that Michelle Obama highlighted India's need for Education. She explained school children the importance of education and to be prepared for life's challenges. She was concerned for literacy and focused on power of education and suggested that India urgely expand literacy and deepen education. Not only get educated for jobs but also be well versed to read and write and understand with critical thinking, engage in debate and face challenges to gear up for change. Seminars, workshops and engaging thinkers, writers, leaders, idols should be a part of in school and college education. Knowledge economy can help India grow more intellectually and technology advancement to attain economy power and profit.<br /><div></div><br /><div>The UNDP Multidimensional Human Development report shows that 55% of India's Population is poor. The new data also shows that even in states generally perceived as prosperous such as Haryana, Gujarat and Karnataka, more than 40% of the population is poor by the new composite measure, while Kerala is the only state in which the poor constitute less than 20%. </div><br /><div>Quite obvious, Gujarat lag behind in Literacy and this is when the CM fully functions with the Vanche Gujarat calling for Gujaratis to enrich knowlege. The Vanche Gujarat Abhiyaan brings the State together to Read. A powerful orator, an avid read and an original thinker, the Gujarat CM reads and encourages others to read. </div><br /><div>I have been conducting Reading class since 1991 at <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/swagat.htm">Swagat Children Library</a>. Every Saturday it has been a 'Samay Daan' for few hours for children and with flow of time, I have noticed that Reading is completely on the back seat. No parents nor children have the patience to read nor do have the concentration. For students, where is the time? Same goes for Parents who have to do the projects for kids given in schools and follow up their schedule. </div><div> </div><div>What do you think? Do you think the Vanche Gujarat Campaign will motivate all for reading? Will this be temporaty reading or indeed, Gujaratis will focus on reading? Whatever, leave your comments/thoughts and do visit <a href="http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/swagat.htm">Swagat Children Library page </a>and should you want to start one like this in your area, I give no franchise but free ideas to run a Children's library - go on, start one like me. My journey since 1991 go on and its a mission to spread literacy and focus on overall development at a time when schools can only teach and confuse children !</div><br /><div>- ilaxi </div>ilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-51383791191391315142010-10-30T00:49:00.000-07:002010-10-30T03:25:36.016-07:00Gujarat a 'Can Do' State: Bags egov web 2.0 Awards:-)<img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533750270202622274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-wSMKkft37nB61qW_k7yqbKFDWX5nKMcFqzxALFcULOX2Go01CWgvDSeLxgFFiOgVZL6PMBwyN6FGWwh7ofi-Uk_MehjmQh5jt46bgBt5p7Vai3YISlkk4XqoCbBysnlBPcB/s320/guj_ilaxi.jpg" />The news around my desk says, "The official portal of Hon'ble CM Narendra Modi (<a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">http://www.narendramodi.in/</a>) got the prestigious eGov 2.0 award for the <span style="color:#660000;"><strong>‘Most innovative use of social Media'</strong></span>. And, the Official Gujarat Government State Portal (<a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/">http://www.gujaratindia.com/</a>) bags an award as <strong><span style="color:#660000;">'Most user friendly portal.'<br /></span></strong><br />The awards were conferred by The eGov magazine, Asia's first and only print-cum-online magazine on e-Governance, focusing on the use of ICTs in governance. The event was held at Hotel Claridges in Central Delhi on 28th October 2010. India eGov 2.0 Awards aims to felicitate and acknowledge unique and innovative initiatives in the use of social media tools for creating interactive platforms for improving citizen service delivery. It is also awarded for sharing and garnering information to meet the larger social development goals by the government and private sector bodies including citizens, citizen groups, NGOs and political parties.<br /><br />India eGov 2.0 Awards is a unique initiative that will help bring to forth best practices of government and public sector websites and use of social media tools by them, as well as by civil societies and various development organisations in the country.”<br /><br />Among the 400 entries for this prestigious award, Ministry of External Affairs' Public Diplomacy Division and Delhi Traffic Police shared with CM Narendra Modi's website as Editor's Choice Award for 'Most Innovative use of Social Media'<br /><br />In his message for the occasion Chief Minister said that “I am extremely happy for today's award since it has supported my belief that we can do wonders by deploying the strength of social networking platforms- not only to remain closely in touch with people or to improve our delivery mechanisms, but also to make people actively participate in governance. It gives me satisfaction that over a period of time this portal has evolved as a strong platform for the citizens to have easy access to the highest office of the State”.<br /><br />The portal is also novel in a way that it is put in 5 languages English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Sanskrit for a wide coverage of users. For the applications, readers may visit the <a href="http://www.narendramodi.in/">CM's official site for view.<br /></a><br />State portal of Gujarat <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/">http://www.gujaratindia.com/</a> has been recognized as the most user friendly portal. It shares the Editor's Choice Award with Bharat Petroleum Corporation and MP, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It provides a unified interface to all Gujarat Government websites and acts as a logical front-end of the Government. The exclusive feature of the portal allows citizens to partake in Government by picking up various activities and hence enabling a huge participation. Apart from this, you may please <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/">view the Portal for complete features</a>.<br /><br />“Only those who keep walking get sweet returns...look at the sun's perseverance - dynamic & always on the move, never dormant... hence keep moving “. says the CM and so we move on....<br /><br />It's a matter of pride for all of us and I am proud to be a part of the Team:-) Both the web Portals are presented by <a href="http://www.silvertouch.com/offshore_outsourcing_company/company_overview.htm">Silver Touch Technologies </a>and <a href="http://www.gujaratindia.com/">CM Office</a>. I am sure, you will feel proud to be a Gujarati whose CM and Gujarat outshines.<br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228009.post-58507630595310407242010-10-29T01:01:00.000-07:002010-10-29T01:27:01.280-07:00Swarnim Gujarat's Khel Mahakumbh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYBWm4rGd85e60JjPomBR8bKnlAt8hzoVFhoRxvQCTb_xDjWpTazPRDEaFd6O5S1I-nM5SnYEFBd5gQ6e5JSoULj6spZw64hJIt5_EQ2jzi3j_gPm57gz9fP9x94ZVzF500Rl/s1600/BALL.BMP"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533381558745438178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYBWm4rGd85e60JjPomBR8bKnlAt8hzoVFhoRxvQCTb_xDjWpTazPRDEaFd6O5S1I-nM5SnYEFBd5gQ6e5JSoULj6spZw64hJIt5_EQ2jzi3j_gPm57gz9fP9x94ZVzF500Rl/s320/BALL.BMP" /></a>Swarnim Gujarat's Khel Mahakumbh live webcast today morning at eleven a.m. inspired Gujaratis as the Hon'ble CM Narendra Modi addressed people to start the <a href="http://www.khelmahakumbh.org/">Khel Mahakumbh event.<br /></a><br />Gujarat Sports <a href="http://www.khelmahakumbh.org/">Mahakumbh</a> aims at:<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Kindling the spirit of sports in every Gujarati<br />Searching the best talents for sports<br />Spreading awareness about importance of sports for fitness<br />Popularizing and preserving our traditional sports</span><br /><br />Gujarat Sports Authority encourages the natural talent and energy of sports-persons which would lift them to their best performance. Cultural Secretary Shri Bhagyesh Jha, Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Minister for Sports-youth &Cultural Affairs Shri Fakirbhai Vaghela apart from Department’s officials are making relentless efforts to make the event a grand success.<br /><br />The ‘Khel MahaKumbh Flame’ will flag off from Shahibaugh Police stadium on 20th November, which will arrive at taluka and district places on 21st. The district Panchayat, seat-wise competitions would begin on 22nd. As per the schedule, from 22nd to 25th the District Panchayat, Municipality and Municipal Zone-wise competitions are to be held. From 26th to 29th the taluka-level contests are to be held. Direct district level competitions are on anvil from 25th to 1st Dec. Inter district competitions are to be held from 1st to 4th Dec. Special coaching session is arranged with an aim to polish their talents for the players from 5th to 7th Dec. All the state level sporting competitions up to semifinal stage are scheduled to be held between 8th to 12th Dec.<br /><br />District Panchayat Seat level, Municipality and Corporation Zones, and Taluka level competitions includes sporting events such as athletics, volleyball, Kabaddi and Kho-Kho competitions. District level contests to include basketball, football, judo-wrestling, badminton, table-tennis, skating, swimming, yogasana, hockey, and chess besides athletics-volleyball- Kabaddi and Kho-Kho. State level volleyball completions are arranged separately for the mentally challenged; at the same time, for deaf& dumb and visually impaired persons the special cricket competitions are being organized to mark their participation in Khel MahaKumbh 2010.<br /><br />Now, here goes all the hustle-bustle of activities with the <a href="http://www.khelmahakumbh.org/">Khel MahaKumbh </a>events and it is really going to be a historic and momentous occasion, which will create and surpass many records. The state will witness a huge participation up to grassroots and we are real proud to be a part of the State that harps on Development Progress - Indeed, all corners are cornered!<br /><br />Reminds of the CM's words, <span style="color:#660000;"><strong>"It's the development that wins the heart of the people"</strong></span> and yes, 5.5 crores Gujaratis are fans of the CM Narendra Modi who <strong><span style="color:#660000;">Can Do It</span>.</strong><br /><br />- ilaxiilaxi patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234849675817762610noreply@blogger.com3