Ankara, Sep 5 (PTI) International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde has said that India is among the few bright spots in the global economy.

Her remarks came at the meeting of G20 Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors yesterday where they discussed Chinese economic slowdown and monetary policy uncertainties looming large on global markets.

She told the gathering that between advanced and emerging economies, there are problems in most of the places in advanced world, while in emerging economies, there are problems in China although not that big as stock markets are making it to be, officials present at the meeting said.

Among emerging economies, if there is any growth, that is in India. India is among the few bright spots in the global economy, the officials said quoting Lagarde, who is the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

According to the officials, Reserve Bank of India’s head Raghuram Rajan at the same meeting said that they are surrounded by economic gloom probably hinting at concerns over slowdown in China.

Policymakers from South Korea, Australia, China and the US were among those who were present at the meeting.

Meanwhile, China yesterday assured other G20 member countries that its economy would not collapse and would continue to grow albeit at a slower pace, officials said.

On Thursday, India deprecated the recent devaluation of major currencies followed by currency depreciation in a large number of emerging markets which raises the risk of competitive devaluations.

Currency devaluations at a time when the global demand is sluggish is a major threat to stability in the global economy, India had said.

Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI) Celebrities including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal mourned the demise of Aadesh Shrivastava, calling his death a great loss to music lovers.

The singer-composer, who was battling a relapsed cancer, passed away in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital here in the wee hours today. He was 51. Aadesh had been undergoing cancer treatment at a hospital for over 40 days.

Leading the Bollywood tributes was Bachchan, who collaborated with Aadesh in films like “Baghban” and “Baabul”, besides a Hanuman Chalisa album.

“Aadesh Shrivastava passed away.. I lived my music with him.. I live without him now.. and perhaps my music too,” Bachchan posted on his blog.

Mangeshkar wrote, “I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of composer Aadesh Shrivastava. May his soul rest in peace.”

In a series of twitter posts, Nigam remembered his closest friend and frequent collaborator, as someone who was always full of life.

“He was one of my closest friends and we have done some remarkable work together. Beyond all that, we would hit it like a house on fire.

“He was so full of life, I have yet to see another man who has his traits. My heart wrenches in grief for having lost a friend, a brother,” the singer tweeted.

Kher and Ghoshal took to twitter to express their condolences.

“RIP Aadesh Ji. Heartbreaking news. You went away too soon,” Ghosal posted, while Kher said, “How helpless we all are in Supreme’s world, prayers RIP #aadeshshrivastava and family to bear this irreparable loss.”

Veteran actor Anupam Kher called Aadesh a wonderful person, writing, “I am so saddened to know about the demise of Music Director Aadesh Shrivastav. He was a wonderful person.

Always smiling and always helpful. RIP.”

Actress Sushmita Sen thanked the late composer for his amazing music.

“A warrior who always hit the right note!! Thank you for gracing our lives and filling it with warmth and amazing music!! God speed #AadeshShrivastava,” she posted.

Sad.. Very Sad News- RIP Aadesh Shrivastava – will always remember you for your music, big smile & a warm hug,” actor Riteish Deshmukh posted.

“This Janmastami Is not Happy for Bollywood, because R.I.P. #AadeshShrivastav,” singer Arijit Singh tweeted.

“Ambarsariya” hitmaker Sona Mohapatra added, “Musician, composer Aadesh Shrivastava lost his battle with cancer some hours ago. Sad, depressing news. Strength to his friends and family.”

Music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani said, “Saddened to hear of the untimely demise of Aadesh Shrivastava. Condolences to his family, and may they find the strength to bear this loss.

Bikaner (Raj), Sep 5 (PTI) Amid the controversy over ‘Santhara’, an 82-year-old woman, who publicly resumed the Jain religious ritual of voluntary fast unto death after the Supreme Court stayed ban on it by the Rajasthan High Court, passed away here today.

Badni Devi, who was on fast for over one month, breathed her last at 8 AM.

She quit food and was living only on little amount of water. She died in a way she had wished, family member Surendra Daga said.

“We pray for her soul. She died peacefully and it was the blessings of the God and we are happy at it,” he said.

Badni Devi, a resident of Gangashahar area, took the resolution of ‘Santhara’ on July 17 though the ritual was socially undertaken on July 25, Jain Mahasabha secretary of Bikaner Jain Lunkaran Chajed had said.

The octogenarian woman is survived by three sons, one daughter and grand children.

Earlier on August 10, when the Rajasthan High Court had held ‘Santhara’ as illegal making it punishable under section 306 and 309 of IPC related to abatement of suicide, she continued her fast albeit secretly and family members called it ‘tapasya’.

On August 31 the Supreme Court stayed the Rajasthan High Court decision declaring the religious ritual a penal offence.

Following the Supreme Court’s verdict, Badni Devi publicly resumed her ‘Santhara’.

Under the religious practice, the follower takes the vow to give up food and water as a way of embracing death.

Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI) Superstar Salman Khan has shot for a promo of the upcoming celebrity reality show “Bigg Boss”, which will see him return as the host of the series for the sixth time.

The 49-year-old “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” star took to Twitter to share with his fans a photo of himself from the promo shoot.

“Bigg boss season 9 is mine. #biggboss9 promo shoot.

@rajcheerfull @ColorsTV,” he captioned the picture.

Salman, who had been hosting the show from past five seasons, quit after the last installment was extended into a limited series called “Bigg Boss Halla Bol”. Filmmaker Farah Khan filled in for the extended version.

But the actor is back for the new season that will once again revolve around a group of celebrities holed up in a house for three months with multiple cameras watching their every move.

A forensic test for the digital facial superimposition of Sheena turned positive. The police also also managed to identify the car which was used to transport the body after the murder.

The results of the digital facial superimposition and reconstruction of the skull, teeth, cheek bones have matched with those of Sheena’s pictures. This is a major shot in the arm for the Mumbai Police, which after the botch up by Pen police was struggling to identify the body.

Now it has been, to a great extent, ascertained that the body dumped in Pen area three years ago belonged to Sheena. The DNA test will also prove futile if the result is positive.

Sources claim that the forensic report submitted to Mumbai Police also says that the bones are that of a female, aged between 22 to 26 years, with height between 153cms o 160cms. The person was killed three to four years ago. This too matches up with the police theory.

In another breakthrough police managed to seize the Chevrolet Optra car, which was used to transport Sheena’s body after the killing in Mumbai. Her body was kept in the same car at a garage overnight and was transported to Pen the next morning for disposal. The car used to dump body also recovered Sheena Bora By Atir Khan and Sahil Joshi in New Delhi The car has been identified bearing number MH 01 MA 2605. It originally belonged to AM Motors but had changed many hands and sold off to two owners later.

Sources also revealed that Indrani had asked her female employee to make a Hotmail account in the name of Sheena Bora. This e-mail id was made in May 2012 and was used to send mails to Mikhail, Vidhi and Peter till 2014.

However no e-mails or messages were sent to Rahul as Indrani had sent text messages to him from Sheena’s mobile saying that she doesn’t want to keep any relationship with him.

Sources said investigations have also revealed that both Sanjeev and Indrani had allegedly strangulated Sheena in the bylanes of National College and thereafter they went to Peter’s Worli residence to keep the body overnight in the garage.

Before leaving for the disposal of the body the next morning, Indrani had allegedly, in an attempt to make the body appear fresh, combed dead Sheena’s hair and applied lipstick on her lips. The body was made to sit in the middle on the rear seat. Indrani had also paid the driver for being an accomplice in the crime.

Meanwhile at Khar Police station Sanjeev’s daughter Vidhi along with Peter Mukerjea was quizzed. Vidhi was called for questioning for the first time on Friday. The police also questioned Indrani’s first partner Siddharth. The police have not ruled out either personal relationships or financial rivalry as the motive of the murder.

A body guard of a businessman from Kolkata was called to Mumbai for investigation. The phone number of the body guard was traced from the accused mobile. It is claimed that the businessman had a brief stint of affair with Indrani in Kolkata at some point of time in her life.

New Delhi: Amid a stand-off over ‘One Rank, One Pension’ (OROP), the agitating ex-servicemen on Saturday met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and discussed modalities of government’s proposal for resolution of the issue.

After the meeting, the ex-servicemen announced that the government has approved the OROP concept in principle.

Talking to journalists, spokesman of the protesting veterans, Major General (Retd) Satbir Singh, said they have told the government that there is nothing like voluntary retirement (VRS) in defence. Only the concept

After the meeting, the ex-servicemen announced that the government has approved the OROP concept in principle.

Talking to journalists, spokesman of the protesting veterans, Major General (Retd) Satbir Singh, said they have told the government that there is nothing like voluntary retirement (VRS) in defence. Only the concept of premature retirement exists and those who opt it also get pension, added Singh.

Saying that the meeting between the delegation and Parrikar took place in an amicable environment, Singh said that the Defence Minister has understood their point that all those veterans who sought premature retirement should get OROP and those getting disability pension should also get it.

“By the grace of God, OROP has been approved by the government,” Singh said at a press conference at Jantar Mantar.

“The third bone of contention is still there, which is when the revision of pension should take place. While the government is saying it should be five years, we have said that this will kill the definition of One Rank, One Pension. The minister has said a committee will be formed on this,” he said.

He announced that the government has proposed making one-man commission (probably a retired judge) to look into the demand of veterans. However, Singh said that they have suggested to constitute a five-member committee (which should include three ex-veterans, one serviceman, and one retired judge).

The delegation has asked the government to set a timeframe of 15-30 days to resolve the issue.

Also Read: OROP: Ex-servicemen meet Manohar Parrikar; govt to make announcement

With their agitation at Jantar Mantar seeking early implementation of OROP entering the 83rd day today, retired personnel of the armed forces made it clear that they want the concept of OROP to be executed properly, and no senior should get lesser pension than a junior at any time.

Also Read: OROP: Ex-servicemen meet Parrikar, discuss modalities

The Defence Ministry has called a press conference at 2.30 pm. However, the subject of the press conference has not been disclosed.

It is understood that a draft proposal on OROP was circulated at a RSS meeting yesterday which envisaged commencement of the scheme from July 2014, besides revision of pension every five years.

According to the draft, the basis for the implementation of the scheme would be 2013 and arrears would be paid in four installments.

Close to 26 lakh retired servicemen and over six lakh war widows stand to be immediate beneficiaries of the scheme, which envisages a uniform pension for the defence personnel who retire in the same rank with the same length of service, irrespective of their date of retirement.

Currently, the pension for retired personnel is based on the Pay Commission recommendations of the time when he or she retired. So, a Major General who retired in 1996 draws less pension than a Lt Colonel who retired after 1996.

Nepal Airlines, the national carrier of the Himalayan country, resumes flight to Mumbai from 4th September, after exiting nine years ago, with two direct weekly flights to Kathmandu.
The first flight from Kathmandu consisted of 52 passengers and from Mumbai it flew 54 passenegrs including an infant in its two brand new Airbus A320s,

As a promotional offer, it is offering a buy-two-get-one offer at Rs 14,000 for a round-trip ticket. The offer is valid through September, the airline said.

“We are reentering Mumbai from tomorrow with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). We want to increase the frequency to three soon. The Mumbai entry follows resumption of our successful operations from Delhi from February and from Bangalore from September 1,” airlines’ commercial director Saroj Kasaju told PTI.

The airline will be operating from the new T2 terminal of Mumbai airport.

Kasaju said the airline was operating from these three cities till 2006 when it had to quit because of unavailability of aircraft.

Recently the airline bought two brand new Airbus A320s, he said, adding the airline is also planning to order wide-body A330s in a year.

The airline is making money despite having only four planes (two Airbus 320s and two Boeing 757s) and being fully owned by the government unlike its counterpart here Air India which has been bleeding for years. Prior to 2006 Nepal Airlines was also operating from Kolkata and Patna.

“We are also keen to add Kolkata to our network shortly, but it is too early to say anything more concrete on that as we are still studying the market,” Kasaju said.

He said the airline is filling up to 70-80% seats from both New Delhi and Bangalore (Tuesdays and Saturdays).

Kathmandu is served by 26 international airlines, including Air India and IndiGo (Spicejet discontinued operations after the earthquake and will resume from December), while Nepal Airlines connects 7 international destinations like Bangkok, Hong Kong, Dubai, Doha, apart from the three Indian cities, Kasaju said, adding it will be flying to Canton in China from next year.

When asked about the passenger profile from Nepal, he said almost 30% each are Nepalese and Indians while the rest are international passengers.

Kasaju said most of the Indians flying into Nepal are pilgrims (Kailash-Mansarovar being the top destinations) and MICE travellers.

The airline has appointed Bird Group as its sole general sales agent. The airlines’ website is not enabled to sell tickets online, he said.

BEIJING—With an extravagant parade, President Xi Jinping made the most forceful display yet of China’s expanding military muscle and his own grip on power, after weeks of rising concern about economic challenges and disunity at the top.

The spectacle featuring some of China’s newest fighter jets, missiles, drones and helicopters achieved its principal goal, offering a domestic audience a carefully choreographed show of national strength and Communist Party unity.

But the parade marking the surrender of Japanese forces at the end of World War II also cast a spotlight on China’s deepening divisions with the U.S. and its allies: No major Western nations sent leaders or troops to an event that appeared designed to discredit modern-day Japan and showcase Chinese firepower.

In further evidence of China’s growing military capabilities and ambitions, Pentagon officials said on the eve of the parade that five Chinese navy ships were operating off the coast of Alaska, where President Barack Obama has been visiting this week and where such activity hadn’t been seen before.

r. Xi tried to strike a conciliatory note in a speech before the parade, which comes three weeks before he heads to the U.S. on a visit already clouded by differences on alleged cyberattacks on the U.S., and China’s island-building in the South China Sea.

“We Chinese love peace,” Mr. Xi said from a stand atop the Gate of Heavenly Peace, overlooking Tiananmen Square.

“No matter how much stronger it may become, China will never seek hegemony or expansion. It will never inflict its past suffering on any other nation.”

He also announced that China’s People’s Liberation Army would be cut by 300,000 troops—the largest reduction in more than a decade of armed forces estimated to number around 2.3 million. A Defense Ministry statement later said the reductions would be done by the end of 2017 and would target units with outmoded equipment and noncombat personnel.

Still, many Western officials and analysts said it was the display of weaponry—including aircraft-carrier-based fighter jets and missiles they believe are designed to prevent the U.S. from intervening in a conflict in Asia—that defined the event, rather than the announcement of troop cuts.

“Displaying cutting-edge military hardware and announcing personnel cuts is not really a contradiction,” said Rory Medcalf, head of the National Security College at the Australian National University.

“In fact, it’s consistent—human waves of infantry are not going to win the next war in Asia,” he said. “Thinning the ranks of low-skilled soldiers will free up resources for high-tech capabilities like cyber and hypersonic missiles, and of course naval modernization.”

Among the high-tech armaments being displayed for the first time was the DF-21D antiship ballistic missile, which many experts call a “carrier-killer” because it is designed specifically to target approaching U.S. aircraft carriers.

The parade also showed for the first time the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile, China’s first one capable of striking a U.S. naval base in Guam with a conventional warhead from a launcher on the mainland.

The U.S., which was represented at the parade by its ambassador in Beijing, had repeatedly urged China to hold a forward-looking event that promoted reconciliation. The U.S. Embassy didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Congressman Randy Forbes, a Virginia Republican who heads a House committee on sea power, said in a statement after the parade: “It seems significant that while the United States marked the end of the war with a solemn ceremony, China chose to showcase its growing military might and the new weapons it has built to menace its neighbors. It seems increasingly clear that China intends to undermine the post-1945 order that has brought peace and prosperity to Asia.”

Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, didn’t attend. His top government spokesman, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, said Thursday: “We have conveyed to China our position that we would like it to adopt a future-oriented stance instead of placing a spotlight on the past.”

She only became queen by a twist of fate but now, aged 89, Elizabeth II is about to become Britain’s longest-serving monarch in a reign spanning the post-war era to the digital age.

A constant in an ever-changing world, she is at the height of her prestige and “embodies the history of the 20th century”, according to historian Kate Williams.

The queen has met most of the major figures in recent history, from India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Japanese emperor Hirohito and French general turned statesman Charles de Gaulle.

South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela called her “my friend”, while her reign has seen the construction and the destruction of the Berlin Wall.

The sprawling British empire of the Victorian era, on which it was said that the sun never set, has shrunk to a few remnants during her reign. Most recently, Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997.

Yet even in far-flung parts of the world, “when people refer to the queen they almost always mean our queen,” said John Major, one of the 12 prime ministers to have held office during her reign.

Britain’s slender republican movement condemns a system based on inherited privilege. But for many, the queen is a mainstay in a multi-ethnic country increasingly riven by regional divisions, including in Scotland, which voted against independence last year.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s birth on April 21 1926 was a relatively minor event for a world teetering between two world wars and just three years away from the Great Depression.

The curly-haired “Lilibet” was destined for marriage, not the throne.

But after reigning for just 325 days, her childless uncle Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American.

Princess Elizabeth’s father inherited the crown as George VI and she suddenly became heir to the throne.

When the young Elizabeth and her sister Margaret had to move to Buckingham Palace, she asked her nanny: “What — you mean forever?”

On her 21st birthday, she vowed to spend her life serving her country.

On November 20, 1947 she married Philip — a distant cousin who renounced his titles as prince of Greece and Denmark and his career in the Royal Navy to be with her. She has described him as “my strength and stay”.

When George VI died at the age of 56 in 1952 she became queen aged just 25 and with two young children: Charles (born in 1948) and Anne (1950). Two others came later — Andrew (1960) and Edward (1964).

Her role is highly ceremonial and she remains above the fray of politics.

Every year, she reads out the programme of the government of the day at the State Opening of Parliament.

Her voice remains neutral and high-pitched, even when the proposals include measures she is suspected of opposing, such as banning the traditional sport of fox-hunting.

“Ma’am” as her subjects address her, also presides over the Commonwealth composed of 54 members, including 15 former colonies where she is still the sovereign, such as Australia and Canada.

Usually dressed in bright colours so as to be seen by everyone despite her petite size, she has carried out some groundbreaking and exotic visits including to China, the Vatican and the Cocos Islands.

“The primary role of the monarchy is to sell the British brand and the queen is very good at it,” said royal biographer Robert Jobson
Despite the widespread respect she now commands, her reign has had plenty of ups and downs.

In 1981, her heir Charles married Diana in a fairytale wedding that quickly turned sour despite the birth of their two sons William and Harry.

She called 1992 her “annus horribilis” when the marriages of three of her children — Charles, Anne and Andrew — fell apart and her castle in Windsor was badly burnt in a fire.

In 1997, the queen was accused of being out of touch as her subjects wept for the death of Diana in a Paris car crash while she remained at her country estate in Scotland for days before coming to acknowledge the crowds of mourners in London.

In the two decades since, though, there has been a remarkable turnaround for the monarchy — helped along by a powerful communications machine.

The queen has cut palace budgets and William’s marriage to commoner Kate Middleton has helped create the image of a more modern monarchy.

Her 66-year-old son Charles is increasingly taking her place at public engagements but experts agree that she will most likely hold on to the end and not follow her Dutch and Spanish royal peers by abdicating.

“It’s possible going forward if she wasn’t feeling particularly well or was physically infirm that her son Prince Charles could act as regent,” said Jobson. “Nobody is saying she would abdicate.”

She has visited 132 countries, posed for 139 portraits and given thousands of speeches, though never an interview. Her private life is largely a mystery.

The monarchy’s official website says she still goes horse riding and has 30 Corgi dogs in her palaces.

Rare indiscretions from palace insiders have revealed her love of the ”Racing Post” newspaper’s horse racing tips, a Dubonnet and gin before lunch and crossword puzzles.

800 students and 60 teachers from various schools in Delhi interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday along with students from across the country who have excelled in various activities. “As a part of Teachers’ Day celebrations, tomorrow at 10 AM I will attend a programme very close to my heart – interaction with school children,” Modi tweeted on Thursday night.

Here are the live updates:

Question from a student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Mungeshpur, New Delhi: You have a unique sense of dressing. Modi kurta has become a fashion statement. How did you get the idea of promoting Indian wear?

PM Modi replies: There is a notion that I have a fashion designer. Let me tell you I don’t have any fashion designer for myself. I have designed this half-sleeve kurta myself, I feel comfortable in it, there is no fashion designer involved.

Question from a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Janakpuri, New Delhi: How should we make our parents understand not to force their ambitions on their kids?

PM Modi replies: My parents would have celebrated even if I had been a clerk. Parents should not force their dreams on their children Parents should try to take out some time from their busy schedule for their wards.
Question from a student in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: When you were a student what fascinated you the most – your classroom learning or experiments outside the classroom?

PM Modi replies: I was not that good in studies. But I was a keen observer. You get a sense of priority in a classroom which helps you plan things.

Question from a student in Bokaro, Jharkhand: What do you think is a recipe of success?

PM Modi replies: There is no recipe for success. We should never let failure to affect us, we should actually learn from it and try to improve always. I suggest you all read a book – Polyana – it’s on positive thinking.

Question from a student in Bengaluru: Why is there a lack of qualified teachers in the country?

PM Modi replies: It’s not that the country lacks qualified teachers. There are plenty of them. People who have excelled in their respective fields should come forward to commit at least 1 hour a week to train and teach children.

Question from a student in Tirunelvelli: Sir, I would like to serve my country. Can you please guide me in what ways I can work for the country?

PM Modi replies: We can serve through little steps. Saving energy is also like service to nation.

Question from a student in Patna: What message do you want to give to lakhs of students aspiring to be an engineer?

PM Modi replies: I am working to bring in a change in some rituals that schools follow. Character Certificates should be replaced with Aptitude Certificate.

Question from a group of students in Bengaluru: Given the condition of waste management in the country, which is highly unorganised. Sir, what are the main challenges in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?

PM Modi replies: When I first thought about the scheme, I felt it was a huge challenge. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is not a government project, it is a thought process. I assure you things will change through small steps.

Question from a student in Panaji, Goa: Which are your favourite games?

PM Modi replies: Everyone knows what game politicians play, quips PM Modi. Kabbadi and Kho-Kho were my favourite games in village. I washed my clothes at village pond, later, swimming became my hobby.

Question from a student in Dehradun: Digital India is a unique scheme but several areas of the country are still without electricity, how will Digital India will be successful?

PM Modi replies: You are right, there are 18,000 villages still without electricity. I announced on 15 August that 1000 villages would soon have electricity connection. We are working towards it, full electrification will soon be achieved

Question from a student in Manipur: To be a good leader what qualities should I nurture?

PM Modi replies: There is a perception in the country that politics is bad. People are afraid to join politics. We are living in a democratic set up. It is important that more good people come into politics. You should build leadership qualities.

Question from a student in Nizamabad, Telangana: Who has been the biggest influence on you sir?

PM Modi replies: If our mind is receptive, we tend to absorb various things. I liked all my teachers and my mother had a great influence on me. I read many books on Swami Vivekanand, which had a great impact on me.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi finishes his address. Interaction with school children from across the country begins now

* We don’t want our students to be robots. The government has launched a new website to identify the talent of students: PM Modi

* Not all recognition can be monetary. Our government is trying to recognise the contribution of teachers: PM Modi

* It’s not a rule that only experts can be teachers. Even the most ordinary and poor can be inspiration to students: PM

* Not many of us lived at the time of Dr. Radhakrishnan, but we did interact with Dr.Kalam who wanted to be remembered as a teacher: PM

* Children spend more time with teachers than at home: PM

* A true teacher never retires: PM

* Sometimes I feel that teachers should write about some students who left a mark on them, it will show their involvement: PM Modi

* I will students are the image of teachers: PM Modi

* PM at Manekshaw auditorium (Delhi), releases commemorative coin and a circulation coin in honor of Dr Radhakrishnan.

* PM Modi launches the website for Kala Utsav, to promote art in education.