The Asian Chronicle

With arrival of winter November is the time when the weather is extremely pleasant and presents the perfects setting for travelling. One of the most sacred festivals of Sikhs, Guru Nanak Jayanti would be celebrated on 4 th  November. 14 th November, the Birth anniversary of first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru is celebrated as Bal Diwas. World Heritage Week shall be observed during 19-25 November. This is a great time to shine light on some lesser known heritage sites and entice user to travel uncovered destinations within the country. In Rajasthan,  Pushkar Camel Fair  takes place during October 28 - November 04, 2017. We, at the  National Portal of India , are dedicated to keep you informed with all the latest developments pertaining to India and its diverse facets by providing a unique gateway to access important information. Our constant endeavour is to make your visit to the National Portal a more satisfying experience. We wish to get your kind support

Call for inputs to the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report The  Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2019  aims to bring a solid science and evidence base to support policies for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and is currently being prepared by an  independent group of experts . They are looking to the public to  submit  case studies, publications, or papers that can support SDG Achievement. The deadline is 1 December and  more information is available online . Register for Low-Emissions Solutions Conference (LESC) event at COP Following a successful event during Climate Week last month in New York, where over 20 presenters brought low-emissions  solutions  to the stage, the third edition of LESC will be hosted at COP23 bringing technical solutions to UNFCCC negotiators. Register  for the LESC Dialogue taking place 13 November in Bonn, Germany.  Seminar on innovation roadmaps for the SDGs On 2 October, t

Press Information Bureau Government of India President's Secretariat 01-November-2017 13:06 IST Speech by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of inauguration of the Global Clubfoot Conference 1.        I am happy to be here to inaugurate the first Global Clubfoot Conference to be held in India, and being organised by CURE International India Trust in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and other partner institutions. I welcome the 500 doctors from 29 Indian states who are attending this conference – and in particular the health specialists from approximately 20 countries who have made it here. 2.        Clubfoot is one of the most common orthopaedic birth defects. It can cause permanent disability if not treated early. This affects the child’s mobility and confidence. Inevitably, education and schooling suffer – and the child cannot fulfil his or her potential. 3.        The irony is c