Rodrigo Duterte invite Jose Maria Sison for peace talks
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he has invited a self-exiled Communist rebel leader home for “make-or-break” peace talks. Duterte had promised to revive a stuttering peace process to end nearly five decades of conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people. However, the effort has been fraught with problems and he abandoned talks in November, complaining of duplicity and repeated rebel attacks. On Thursday, Duterte said he had invited Jose Maria Sison, founder and leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines, to return after three decades in exile to restart the negotiations, Reuters reports. “He has agreed,” Duterte said, promising to let Sison return to exile in the Netherlands, regardless of the outcome. Sison was once Duterte’s university lecturer and the two are known for hurling insults at each other.
Congress-JD-S alliance wins Karnataka trust vote
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy wins floor test after 117 MLAs voted in his favour after voice vote.The BJP MLAs are not in the house.
BS Yeddyurappa warns CM Kumaraswamy that the BJP would stage a state-wide bandh on May 28 if farmers’ loan waivers do not take place immediately, the BJP MLAs walk out of the assembly, before the floor test happen.
Indonesia for tougher anti-terror law
Indonesia has passed a new law that will give police more power to take pre-emptive action against terror suspects.
The law was approved by the country’s parliament today, days after suicide bombings claimed by Islamic State killed more than 30 people in the city of Surabaya.
Under the revised law, anyone suspected of planning an attack can be held for up to 21 days for an initial examination, instead of a week, and for up to 200 days for a formal investigation.
Those convicted of smuggling explosives or other chemicals and weapons into or out of the country for terrorism will face a maximum penalty of death.
Apex Courts Micro-Managing Without Expertise, Blundering
May25, 2018 (C) Ravinder Singh progressindia2015@gmail.com
Uncertainty of Projects due to Judicial Interventions, Corruption and Scams are primary reasons for poverty, poor development and polluted environment. Even after 13 years Supreme Court is FUMBLING – Clearly Haryana Government wanted to acquire Large Farm Land at Prime Location On Behalf Of Builders for Commercial Purpose.
‘Residential-Cum Commercial Project could be Worth Rs.50 Cr/Acre But State Government Wanted to Buy Farmland for Just Rs.0.12 Cr/Acre Only’.
I am familiar with the Haryana Government Loot Program in 2005when State wanted to acquire Farm Land on behalf of Builders Like ’10,000 Acres for Reliance*’ and actually sold to Reliance prime land stretching across districts for as low as Rs.2 Lakh/acre when cost of Developed Land in DLF-I was about Rs.2 lakh/Sq.Mt. [Acre = 4000 Sq.Mt.]
*RIL was acquiring 25,000 Acres of Land at just three places, two in Maharashtra & one Haryana for Industrial Townships – even Rs.50 Cr Per Acre was Rs.12,50,000 Cr Projects to be Funded By India – MORE THAN ALL THE CREDIT ADVANCED BY ALL SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN 2005 WHICH WERE Rs,11,52,400 Cr.
Shareholder’s Equity of RIL including Anil Ambani was Rs.1,393 Cr and Dividend Distributed was Rs.1,045 Cr – Just one project was much more than 1000 Times the Equity – 2500 Times Mukesh Ambani Groups promoters holding.
Since 1997-98 India had stable Governments – though RIL Revenue has gone up 45 Times but Dividend growth is barely 3 Times to around Rs.3200 Cr. Why do our Banks fund Company operating at low EARNINGS for Shareholders – 1% or less of turnover?
Apex Court is Familiar with SCAM OF BIG BUILDERS who have taken advances of Rs. Thousands of Crores and Diverted Money to other Projects or Simply Personal Accounts.
Farm Land Acquired for Rs.Lakhs Per Acre, Housing Project Retail Cost is Rs.40 Crores to Rs.150 Crores for Economy Flats to Super Luxury Flats.
In 1974, I worked in Bharat Steel Tube – it was built on 50 Acres of Land, Zenith Steel Tube was built on about 20 Acres but similar Jain Steel Tube Plant in Ghaziabad Industrial was built on just 2 Acres. PSU Steel plants acquired 10 times more Farmland or Forest Land than required.
Obviously SC was expected to Direct States & Banks to FUND MANAGEABLE & REALISTIC PROJECTS – Maximum 5 Acres At A Time than 229 Acres that requires Rs.10,000 Cr Investment in Hissar, a small town.
Ravinder Singh, Inventor & Consultant, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROJECTS
Y-77, Hauz Khas, ND -110016, India. Ph: 091- 8826415770, 9871056471, 9650421857
Ravinder Singh* is a WIPO awarded inventor specializing in Power, Transportation,
Smart Cities, Water, Energy Saving, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Technologies and Projects
Hungary tough on “Stop Soros”
Hungary’s government will submit a tougher version of the “Stop Soros” bill to parliament next week, adding criminal penalties for groups accused of financing illegal immigration, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff. “The bill has been tightened… to state that the organization and financing of illegal migration should be punished,” Gergely Gulyas said on Thursday after a government meeting. The legislation will empower the interior minister to ban non-government organizations that support migration and are seen as a national security risk, Reuters said.
France invites for to be hub of tech
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on tech leaders to invest in France, saying his innovation policies aim to make the country the gateway to Europe. Speaking in Paris on Thursday, partly in English, in front of leaders of the tech industry, Macron said: “It’s because France is changing like crazy that we can say that France is back and you could choose France,” AP reports. He said his labor changes have boosted investment in the country over the past year. However, the changes, aimed at giving employers more flexibility to hire and fire, have prompted a series of strikes and street protests against what unions see as weakening workers’ rights.
Trump cancel Kim meets,NK willing to talk
Trump on Thursday cancelled his proposed summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on June 12 in Singapore and blamed Pyongyang’s “tremendous anger” and “open hostility” for his decision.
Trump’s announcement came hours after North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test site on Thursday.
“I was very much looking forward to being there with you. Sadly, based on the tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statement, I feel it is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting,” Trump wrote in a letter to Kim which was released to the press.
North Korea has said that it is still willing to talk to the United States after President Donald Trump cancelled a summit between the two countries.
North Korea’s First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan said that the abrupt announcement of the cancellation of the meeting is unexpected and North Korea finds it extremely regrettable.
He said, North Korea is willing to sit face-to-face any time in any form to resolve the problem.
Earlier, the US President had cancelled his proposed summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on 12th June in Singapore.
Mr Trump blamed Pyongyang’s tremendous anger and open hostility for his decision.
The announcement came hours after North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test site Thursday.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today said he was deeply concerned as US President Donald Trump cancelled a widely anticipated nuclear summit next month with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
UN Secretary-General said this after he presented a new UN disarmament agenda in Geneva today. Mr. Guterres said that he urged the parties to continue their dialogue to find a path to a peaceful and verifiable denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
His comments came shortly after US president informed Kim Jong Un that he was cancelling the nuclear summit scheduled on June 12 in Singapore. The decision came as North Korea said it had completely dismantled its nuclear test site.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC,forum meeting in Port Moresby
The trade ministers from Japan, the United States, China and 18 other Pacific-Rim economies are attending the two-day meeting. Japan has sent state minister of trade Kosaburo Nishime. Trade ministers from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum are meeting in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade called for compromises for the creation of a giant free-trade bloc in the APEC region.
Rimbink Pato encouraged the participants to work toward a comprehensive and high-quality deal.
The participants are also expected to discuss making rules for e-commerce, which is expanding across national borders.
They are expected to adopt a communique at the end of their meeting on Saturday.
PM-designate Hariri : New unity govt stay out of regional conflicts
Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri said on Thursday the new national unity government he has been tasked to form must commit to Lebanon’s policy of staying out of regional conflicts. Hariri made the statement after President Michel Aoun had designated him on Thursday to be the country’s next prime minister. Lebanon held parliamentary elections on May 6. Hariri’s name was put forward by 111 out of 128 members of Lebanon’s new parliament during consultations held on Thursday with Aoun, Reuters said. The parliament speaker Berri said on Thursday the consultations on forming the new government would take place on Monday.
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile over Najran city
Saudi air defenses on Friday intercepted a ballistic missile over the southern city of Najran after it was fired from rebel-held territory in neighboring Yemen, according to a Saudi-led military coalition. Debris from the missile landed in residential areas of Najran without causing casualties, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed the attack via their news outlet Al-Masirah, saying the ‘Badr 1’ missile had targeted Najran, AFP reports. A Houthi missile was intercepted over Jizan on Thursday after a similar strike on the southern city on Monday, according to Maliki. There were no casualties. Saudi Arabia accuses its regional rival Iran of supplying the Houthis with ballistic missiles, a charge Tehran denies.
The Twentieth Century Muslim Women of India
On behalf of Dr. Syeda Hameed, Muslim Women’s Forum would like to formally invite you to our Exhibition, Pathbreakers: The Twentieth Century Muslim Women of India.
During and after the independence movement many more Muslim Women shed the purdah and became partners in the project to build a new India. They became writers, teachers, artists, scientists, lawyers, educators, political workers, trade unionists. A few became MP’s, MLA’s and some represented India in international fora. With a few exceptions, most of them have been forgotten in time. There was the myth that women’s struggles for rights are alien to those societies that embraced Islam.
Against this background, the Muslim Women’s Forum (MWF) is holding an Exhibition titled “Pathbreakers: The Twentieth Century Muslim Women of India”. Our aim is to develop an awareness of Muslim women who during and after the independence movement were at the forefront of nationalist and feminist discourse of the country. The main body of their work spanned from 1947 until the end of the century, and has remained largely invisible, unrecognized and unsung.
This event is being held with the support with of UN Women who believe Muslim Women in all their diversity are integral to the Sustainable Development Goals.
We request you to please share this with other members of your team and a line of confirmation to the undersigned will be highly appreciated.
Look forward to seeing you at the event.
Pankha – a collection of hand fans by Jatin Das
You are cordially invited to the opening of Pankha: a collection of hand fans on display from the Indian subcontinent and beyond by eminent Indian artist Jatin Das.
Please note we will be opening the show at 5pm to 8:30pm, on Friday 25th May 2018 at Twin Galleries, IGNCA, Janpath, New Delhi.
Guests likely at the event – include Dr Sonal Mansingh, Laila Tyabji, Krishen Khanna, Nandita Das among others. Several Ministers including Culture Miniater – Dr Mahesh Sharma, Textiles Minister – Ms. Smriti Irani, Tribal Affairs Minister – Shri Jual Oram, Tourism Minister – K Alphons and External Affairs Minister – MJ Akbar have accepted invitation for the opening. Several Ambassadors / High Commissioners and diplomats have also confirmed their presence including those from Chile, Italy, Indonesia, Sweden, Norway, Mexico, Poland, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, Thailand and Malaysia.
To look forward to at the Opening:
- In association with the Chilean Embassy, a poetry recital of one of the poems (on Fans in Spanish) of the celebrated Noble Laureate and Chilean Poet – Diplomat Pablo Neruda. The English translation will be rendered by Nandita Das.
- Live demonstration of Fan Making by craftspeople from across the country
- Philately Stall by Govt of India – Department of Posts
- Opening will be followed by a Classical Recital by Manjusha Patil at Amphitheatre.
- Summer Drinks, Snacks, Flowers and Music which one looks out for on a summer evening will be awaiting the guests.
Main Components of Exhibition to include:
- Fans and associated objects from across India
- A collection of over 500 hand fans on display from a collection of over 5000
- The largest cross section ever of Fans from Indian subcontinent and beyond
- Apart from India, Fans from across the world including those from New Zealand, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Fiji, China, Japan, Korea, Burma, Indonesia, Africa and Egypt etc. are a part of the collection
- Tools and materials demonstrating the stages of Fan Making
- Paintings and prints depicting fans
- Literature and Poetry on the romance of fans
- Films (including documentaries on Fan Making)
- Live demonstration of Fan Making from craftspeople from across the country
- Educational Children’s Workshops by Craftspersons
- Souveniers
Since, 2004 the Pankha Collection have travelled the world stating from National Crafts Museum to Kennedy Centre Washington DC
Past exhibitions : on Hand Fans by Jatin Das
2011 USA: Kennedy Art Center, Washington DC
2005 Switzerland: Museum Rietberg , Zurich
India: Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
India: Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad
2004 UK: The Fan Museum, London
Malaysia: National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Philippines: National Museum, Manila
India: Craft Museum, New Delhi
Inauguration of Bangladesh Bhavan in Shantiniketan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Bangladesh Bhavan in Shantiniketan on Friday to symbolically highlight the warm bilateral cultural ties between the two countries. Reciting Tagore, Sheikh Hasina said the poet belonged to both countries.Reciting Tagore, Sheikh Hasina inaugurates B’desh Bhavan in Bengal.
The inauguration of Bangladesh Bhavan inside the Vishwa Bharti University complex took place in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The PM said India has always stood by Bangladesh and spoke of the sacrifices for Indian soldiers during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war. Speaking about Tagore, the PM said, the poet pioneered the idea of sabka saath, sabka vikas. He said the Bangladesh Bhavan was a symbol of India’s ties with Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Bhavan features a museum that showcases renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore’s association with that country, the Liberation War of Bangladesh and Indo-Bangla relations.
It has been built at a cost of Rs 25 crore, which was provided by the Bangladesh government.
A fund of Rs 10 crore would be given to help maintain the museum premises.
Reportedly, a MoU will also be signed between Vishwa Bharati University and the Secondary and Higher Secondary Division of the Bangladesh education ministry.
Prime Minister Hasina, who is on a two-day visit to India, on the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, was received by Banerjee.As per reports, both Prime Ministers will hold a bilateral meeting. Prime Minister Hasina will return to Bangladesh on Saturday night. — ANI
PM Narendra Modi speaking at the Vishwa Bharti University, Shantiniketan. The PM is the chancellor of the university.
“It is my privilege that I have got this opportunity to spend time on Rabindranath Tagore’s soil. I feel Gurudev’s presence here. I am remembering Rabindranath Tagore’s time here.
“I congratulate the ones who have got a degree today and wish them the best for future. Your degree is a proof of your educational prowess. But you have not just a got a degree here, you have received something much more unique. You are the custodians of a great legacy.
“First of all, as the chancellor of Visva Bharati University, I seek your apologies. When I was coming here, some students were telling me with gestures that there is no arrangement of drinking water. I want to apologise for all the inconvenience caused to you.”
On Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s presence at the university, Modi said, “It is rare to have two PMs at a convocation.” media agencies
Rabbani shocked, Dulat and Durrani’s The Spy Chronicles
Former chairman Senate Raza Rabbani has severely criticised the teaming up of former chiefs of Pakistan and India’s spy agencies to write a book.
“A book co-authored by former chief of India’s spy agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), AS Dulat and ex-chief of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General (retd) Asad Durrani, has recently been published,” Rabbani said while addressing a Senate session on Friday.
“It is shocking that on one hand Pakistan and India relations are at an all-time low and on the other hand, former spy chiefs of both the countries are teaming up to write a book,” the former Senate chairman added.
Rabbani further lashed out saying that had a civilian or a politician teamed up with a counterpart to write a book similar to Dulat and Durrani’s Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace then there would have been a “hue and cry”.
“Had a politician done the same thing he would have been labelled a traitor,” he asserted.
Dulat and Lt Gen (retd) Asad Durrani’s Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace has been making headlines this week even before it hits shelves.
It is the first-ever effort by two former chiefs of rival spy agencies to jointly write a book.
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