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11-17 June 2018 INDIA'S LATEST NEWS NEWS HIGHLIGHT Deserter

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra flagged off Ministers from 70

amazing planet where a year lasts just 19.

Indian tech students'1mln-us$ story of developing women's

solar NHK China inks contracts for 5L bales of cotton from

YOGA 23 JUNE 2018 IN JAKARTA CULTURE & CULINARY BARRAH

1 11-17 June 2018 INDIA'S LATEST NEWS NEWS HIGHLIGHT Deserter 'NRI husbands' may lose assets, passports First batch of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra flagged off Ministers from 70 Nations to be taken on Gandhi trail India has discovered an amazing planet where a year lasts just 19.5 days Boeing opens digital innovation centre in Bengaluru Indian tech students'1mln-us$ story of developing women's safety device SoftBank to invest up to $100 bln in Indian solar NHK China inks contracts for 5L bales of cotton from India Embassy of India Jakarta 4TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA 23 JUNE 2018 IN JAKARTA CULTURE & CULINARY BARRAH KEBAB TRAVEL TO INDIA 10 best holiday destinations in India to visit with family and kids (Part 1) 1

2 DESERTER 'NRI HUSBANDS' MAY LOSE ASSETS, PASSPORTS The government is considering changes in the law to enable confiscation of an absconding NRI husband s share of joint property and prevention of alienation of commonly held land to build pressure on delinquent spouses who refuse to answer court summons. Spurred by reports of several cases, many from Punjab, of NRI husbands who marry women promising an attractive lifestyle but turn deserters soon after, a group of ministers has shortlisted possible measures that will act as a deterrent and also help deliver justice to wives in distress. These measures include a dedicated website for putting up unanswered summonses which will be set up by the Ministry of External Affairs. Source: Times of India FIRST BATCH OF KAILASH MANASAROVAR YATRA FLAGGED OFF The first batch of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra-2018 was flagged off by Union Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, who hoped the pilgrimage passing through difficult terrain of the Himalayas concludes smoothly. The Minister also counselled pilgrims to remain physically fit and establish communion with nature to come out rewarded from the Yatra. The first batch comprising 60 pilgrims will reach Kailash Manasarovar via Lipulekh. There are two routes for Yatra-through Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and through Nathula Pass (Sikkim). "This year 3,734 applications were received. After draw of lots, around 1500 were selected for the Yatra," the Minister said. Source: Millennium Post MINISTERS FROM 70 NATIONS TO BE TAKEN ON GANDHI TRAIL Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 150th anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi at a first-of-itskind International Sanitation Convention named after him, where ministers from over 70 countries will be invited and taken on a Gandhi Trail in Gujarat. The function, named as Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention will be held in Delhi from September 29 to October 2, with the PM addressing the convention on the birth anniversary of Gandhi with sanitation ministers of 70 to 80 countries in attendance. The government will use the occasion to showcase its performance and success story in the Swachh Bharat programme in the past four years, which was launched on October 2, 2014, and have a face-to-face dialogue with the world leaders to share their experiences on sanitation programmes. Source:Economic Times INDIA HAS DISCOVERED AN AMAZING PLANET WHERE A YEAR LASTS JUST 19.5 DAYS In an exciting first, Indian scientists have discovered a sub-saturn exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star around 600 light-years away. The planet has been named EPIC b or K2-236b and it is big - around 27 times more massive than Earth. The find sees India join a small group of countries to have confirmed a planet outside our Solar System. This latest planet was also first spotted and listed as a candidate planet by Kepler, but it was a team of Indian scientists that confirmed it was a planet, rather than simply a comet or another astronomical object. The team from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad studied the changes in light coming from the planet's host star, EPIC or K2-236, and performed an independent confirmation of its mass. The planet's mass is around 27 times that of Earth's and it's estimated to be around six times greater in radius. It orbits a Sun-like star 600 light-years away. It's estimated to be more than seven times closer to its star than the Earth is to the Sun, which means a year lasts just roughly 19.5 days. It also means the planet's surface temperature is roughly 600 degrees Celsius. Importantly, this discovery could help scientists understand how these types of planets form so close to their host star. Source: sciencealert.com 2

3 BOEING OPENS DIGITAL INNOVATION CENTRE IN BENGALURU Boeing opened the newest phase of the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre (BIETC) in Bengaluru. The 1.5 lakh square feet-facility will accommodate 1,000 new employees, who will work on cutting-edge technologies in aerospace innovation. BIETC is recruiting and scaling up exponentially. The centre has increased its employee count from just 100 when it was inaugurated in early 2017, to over 1,000. And, as the centre grows over the next few years, it will develop into a team of over 2,500 employees in specialized fields of IT, engineering and R&D. From an IT perspective, key focus would be on cutting-edge areas such as Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Data Analytics and Software Design for aerospace. BIETC is also continuing to grow teams focused on advanced aerospace research in materials and manufacturing, aircraft structures and airplane health management. Boeing s engineering teams continue to excel and innovate in Digital Aviation, electrical, mechanical and systems design and providing support for lab and flight testing for aircrafts, Boeing said in a statement. Boeing s chief information officer Ted Colbert said: We see India as a hotbed for path-breaking software solutions that can redefine the way the world designs, operates and manages airplanes. The IT talent and capabilities available in India will be an enabler for Boeing s success across the world. Source: Times of India INDIAN TECH STUDENTS'1-MLN-US$ STORY OF DEVELOPING WOMEN'S SAFETY DEVICE A team of six Indian youngsters have won a prestigious 1 million US$ prize for designing and developing a device for ensuring women's safety. The device costs around 30 US$ and is a miniature which could be worn as a wrist watch, or simply put in a pocket or a bag. The team's endeavor is to bring down the cost and make it available to women across India, and the globe as well. Source: Xinhuanet SOFTBANK TO INVEST UP TO $100BLN IN INDIAN SOLAR - NHK SoftBank Group Corp has decided to invest $60 billion-$100 billion in solar power generation in India, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported. SoftBank and the Indian government are expected to reach a formal agreement soon after final arrangements are made, the report said. In 2015 SoftBank pledged to invest $20 billion in Indian solar projects with a goal of generating 20 gigawatts (GW) of energy as the majority partner in a joint venture with India's Bharti Enterprises and Taiwan's Foxconn. In April 2018 it teamed up with China's GCL System Integration Technology Co Ltd on a $930 million Indian solar energy venture. India has set a target to achieve an operational solar power capacity of 100 GW by 2022, five times current levels, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's renewable energy strategy. Source: Reuters news CHINA INKS CONTRACTS FOR 5L BALES OF COTTON FROM INDIA With China s buffer stock of cotton coming down to barely a year s inventory, the country has started looking at other markets for import. According to top industry sources, China has signed contracts for 5,00,000 bales of cotton from Indian traders for the new season. With the country also announcing an additional quota for 48 lakh bales, which it may begin procuring from July1, India stands to gain at least 10-15% of the given quantity. DD Cotton, a major international cotton exporter, pointed out that Chinese contracts have been signed with traders for around 5,00,000 bales and the shipments are expected to leave from India in November-December. Source: Financial Express 3

4 CELEBRATING 4TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA IN BALI IDY 2018 WAS CELEBRATED ON SUNDAY, 17 JUNE 2018 IN LAPANGAN PUPUTAN MARGARANA, NITI MANDALA, RENON, DENPASAR, BALI. THE CELEBRATION CONCLUDED WITH A DOORPRIZE OF RETURN TICKET TO INDIA FROM DENPASAR. 4

5 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA (IDY) 2018 IN INDONESIA For more details, schedule of the 4th IDY Celebration available at and 5

6 SNIPPET OF PREVIOUS YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA IN JAKARTA 6

$\ FLAVOR'S OF INDIA BARRAH KEBAB Recipe Servings : 4 Prep Time : 02 Minutes Cook Time : 30 Minutes Total Cook Time : 32 Minutes Ingredients Of Barrah Kebab : 500 gm mutton ribs 1 tsp ginger paste 1$

7 \ FLAVOR'S OF INDIA BARRAH KEBAB Recipe Servings : 4 Prep Time : 02 Minutes Cook Time : 30 Minutes Total Cook Time : 32 Minutes Ingredients Of Barrah Kebab : 500 gm mutton ribs 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 4 each of cloves, green cardamoms, pepper corns, a tiny piece of cinnamon, all powdered together 1/4 cup hung curd 1 tsp salt or according to taste How to Make Barrah Kebab : Pierce the meat and marinate in the rest of the ingredients for 6-7 hours or overnight. Heat a bar-b-que or grill and cook, turning 3-4 times for 20 minutes or till tender. Serve hot garnished with lemon and onions. Mutton ribs are marinated leisurely with spices and grilled golden. Source : food.ndtv 7

$\ 10 BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS IN INDIA TO VISIT WITH FAMILY AND KIDS (PART-1) 1. Rajasthan There is something about Rajasthan that makes it look more Indian than any other state in the country.$

8 \ 10 BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS IN INDIA TO VISIT WITH FAMILY AND KIDS (PART-1) 1. Rajasthan There is something about Rajasthan that makes it look more Indian than any other state in the country. This kind of unparalleled ethnicity makes Rajasthan a desirable holiday spot. From luxurious palaces you can stay in to humongous forts that take you back in time, Rajasthan has everything it takes for a splendid family holiday. Add to that a desert safari and the spectacular sunset and your trip is complete with activities full of beauty, adventure and luxury. 2. Goa Goa has earned the reputation of India s biggest party destination. However, it can be a fantastic getaway for your family and a great way for them to experience a different kind of culture as compared to that of your hometown. And then there are the marvelous beaches like Palolem and Mandrem which are amazing places to visit for their scenic beauty and holiday ambiance. From the local life to the food, everything about Goa is worth witnessing at least once in your lifetime. If you do not care for beaches, Goa also has some magnificent churches and temples you can visit with your family. 8

$\ 3. Jim Corbett National Park Forests and wildlife are the most precious things on this planet.$ Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful and provides a fantastic ambiance for a family trip, it also has a wide variety of wildlife for your kids to spot during a safari.

Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful and provides a fantastic ambiance for a family trip, it also has a wide variety of wildlife for your kids to spot during a safari.

9 \ 3. Jim Corbett National Park Forests and wildlife are the most precious things on this planet. It is important that our family and kids witness their raw, natural beauty and understand their significance. The Jim Corbett National Park is a wonderful place to achieve this motive. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful and provides a fantastic ambiance for a family trip, it also has a wide variety of wildlife for your kids to spot during a safari. You will definitely come back with some very exciting stories! 4. Kerala One of India s biggest tourist attractions known for its unparalleled natural beauty and serene backwaters, Kerala is truly God s own country. The greenery and ambiance of places like Munnar and Alleppey make Kerala the finest state in the country to visit with your family and kids. They can take a walk in tea plantations, enjoy the thrilling boat races, or just spend a quiet evening in a houseboat themselves. 9

5. Kutch If you do not like the usual greenery and beaches, hills and lakes, then you should try out Kutch in Gujarat to understand the meaning of barren and rugged beauty.

10 5. Kutch If you do not like the usual greenery and beaches, hills and lakes, then you should try out Kutch in Gujarat to understand the meaning of barren and rugged beauty. The vast stretch of the Rann of Kutch will amaze your family and kids and a tent stay here with some cultural singing and dancing will keep them entertained. The spectacular sunset and the unbelievable night sky full of stars will be an unforgettable experience for them! Source : india.com Embassy of India Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-1 Kuningan, Jakarta Feedback/Suggestions: We welcome suggestions/feedback of our readers on e-bulletin. Kindly send your views to us on info.india.jakarta@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The Embassy of India, Jakarta, has acquired information from the various sources indicated in the newsletter. Though due diligence has been performed, the Embassy is not responsible for correctness and accuracy of reports.

MISSION'S ACTIVITIES NEWS HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRAVEL TO INDIA CULINARY Tour of Golden Triangle (2) Goan Fish Curry. Embassy of India Jakarta

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