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India, China together will make difference to Asia: Chinese envoy
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) China and India together would make a difference to Asia and the whole world, a top Chinese envoy said here, stressing that leaders of the two nations favour meaningful cultural and educational exchanges to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Noting that the leaders would meet towards the year end to discuss on further developing the cultural, educational and other artistic exchanges, Chinese Consul General in Kolkata Ma Zhanwu said collaboration in events like Durga Puja would contribute to the friendship.
Zhanwu expressed joy over the Consulate joining hands with the BJ Block community Durga Puja in the post satellite township of Salt Lake here.
“Towards the end of this year, leaders from China and India will meet to discuss how to further develop the cultural, educational and other artistic exchanges between our two nations. Such an even as tonight will be remembered and will contribute to the friendship, the economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation between two great nations.
“Together we will make a difference for Asia and whole of the world,” Zhanwu said on Saturday at the BJ Block Durga Puja venue ahead of the marquee’s inauguration by West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi.
Talking about the views of the leaders, he said: “We are also very happy that (Chinese) President Xi Jinping and (Indian) Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi met several times this year to decide what to do to develop the bilateral relationship.
“And they have decided that the two great nations must work together to promote exchanges, co-operation. The two leaders believe that the cultural exchanges, educational exchanges are very important.”
The Puja marquee has recreated a slice of authentic China.
Based on Chinese architecture, the marquee has a 20 feet-structure of Chinese ‘Hulu’ (bottle gourd) in its premises which signifies happiness and prosperity in China’s Yunnan province.
“Around five Bengali artists went to China. They took pictures, videos and they did it all by themselves. Then they showed me the structures and I think they have done a wonderful job,” he said.
Pointing towards the marquee, Zhanwu said the red lanterns, the paintings, dragons and especially the ‘Hulu’, represent affluence, happiness, prosperity for Chinese people.
Around 40 artists from China presented Peacock dance, music and martial arts. Zhanwu himself performed ‘Tai Chi’ moves while his wife Yang Li played a musical instrument ‘Pipa’ in front of the huge audience who seemed to enjoy every minute of the cultural programme.
Zhanwu said there would be more such understandings between the two countries in the coming years.
“I am happy that the Chinese people could enjoy and share the joy of Durga Puja. We will have more friendship and understanding between Chinese and Indian people in the coming years.
“More Chinese people will come to visit Kolkata, Salt lake city and Bidhannagar (the locality) will be more known in China. We are looking for building a relationship between Bidhannagar and some city in China,” the envoy said.
He also invoked Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore.
“The great poet Rabindranath Tagore said when China and India work together we will create a difference to the world. We will change and contribute to the progress of this world. We will have ‘Chindia’–the word that Tagore used,” he added.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.