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Mysuru to host Indian Science Congress in January 2016
Bengaluru: Nobel laureates and eminent scientists will address the 103rd edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) to be held at the University of Mysuru (UoM) from January 3 to 7, 2016.
“It is a great honour bestowed on the UoM to host the prestigious 103rd Indian Science Congress,” said university vice chancellor K.S. Rangappa on Wednesday.
“With nearly 20,000 brilliant brains converging at the Science Congress, I strongly believe that a roadmap for the indigenous science and technology will be drawn more specifically to meet the societal expectation of our country,” added Rangappa.
As customary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ISC, themed this time on “Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India”.
As many as five Nobel laureates have confirmed they would deliver “Hightlight Talks” at the ISC while leading research Institutes, public sector undertakings, universities and industry will also mark their presence.
The event will house a ‘Pride of India’ science mega expo where 450 top institutions will showcase cutting edge innovations while a ‘Hall of Pride’ will be dedicated to late scientist and former president of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
A special pavilion will be dedicated for Karnataka stalwart and Bharat Ratna late M. Visvesvaraya.
Returning to Karnataka after a gap of 13 years, the five-day congress will have plenary sessions, genesis symposium, Vigyan Jyot, vision talks, women and children science congress and young scientist’s award among others.
Vigyan Jyot (Flame of Knowledge) is special attraction and will be lit on all the five days of the congress.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.