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The famed Hoysala temples in Karnataka have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, marking the 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. These sacred ensembles, constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries, are represented by the three components of Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura. Notably, all three Hoysala temples are already protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
In the realm of sports, Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan clinched the gold medal in the women’s 10-metre air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 in Brazil. Her victory came against France’s Oceanne Muller, and this marked her second individual ISSF World Cup medal. The third place was secured by China’s Jiale Zhang, scoring 229 points. In 2023, Indian shooters have accumulated an impressive tally of 23 medals at the ISSF World Cups, comprising seven gold, four silver, and 12 bronze medals.
Turning to national and international appointments, Indian-origin Nihar Malaviya has been named the permanent CEO of the New York-based international publishing group Penguin Random House. He assumed this role after Markus Dohle’s departure following Penguin Random House’s unsuccessful bid for Simon & Schuster in 2022. Nihar Malaviya had previously served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Penguin Random House US since 2014, where he played a key role in introducing industry-first capabilities in data science and supply chain.
The 10th meeting of the India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology, and Industry Cooperation took place in New Delhi. During this meeting, both sides reviewed their existing defense cooperation and engaged in wide-ranging discussions on mutual interests, exploring practical initiatives to further expand their bilateral defense engagements.
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In the realm of national affairs, Dhananjay Joshi has been appointed as the Chairman of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA), with Sandeep Girotra assuming the role of Vice-Chairman. Dhananjay Joshi, currently the Managing Director and CEO of Summit Digitel and former COO of Bharti Infratel, succeeds Akhil Gupta, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises. Sandeep Girotra presently serves as the CEO of American Tower India.
Indian Oil has taken on the role of title sponsor for MotoGP Bharat, which is set to host the IndianOil Grand Prix of India at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. This marks the first time Moto E (electric race) is organizing a Grand Prix outside of Europe, and MotoGP Bharat is poised to usher in a new era for the Asia region with this event scheduled from September 22 to 24.
In the category of honors and awards, the “Atreyapuram Pootharekulu,” a sweet made of rice and jaggery, has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. This sweet’s production is exclusive to the Atreyapuram village on the banks of the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.
India and Russia have reached an agreement to train Indian seafarers in polar and arctic waters, with the aim of expanding maritime cooperation, including the potential use of new transport corridors like the Northern Sea Route and the Eastern Maritime Corridor. This training will take place at the Russian Maritime Training Institute, named after GI Admiral Nevelsky.
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The 2nd Edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, titled ‘Swavlamban 2023,’ is scheduled to be conducted on October 4–5, 2023. The seminar aims to boost the usage of indigenous technology in the Indian Navy and support the development of at least 75 technologies/products as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.’
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Maharashtra to bolster the financial ecosystem for Green Energy projects. This collaboration aims to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of Renewable Energy projects across India, allowing the Bank of Maharashtra to invest in Bonds issued by IREDA.
In an effort to improve food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and livelihoods, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, have inked a MoU. This partnership will focus on ecosystem development for technology and innovations that enhance government food safety net programs. It will involve identifying and analyzing relevant data, research, and evidence related to food and nutrition security.
Lastly, International Talk Like a Pirate Day, observed on September 19, encourages people worldwide to engage in playful pirate lingo conversations. This quirky holiday originated in 1995 when John Baur and Mark Summers of Albany, Oregon, began talking like pirates during a game of racquetball. On this day, everyone is encouraged to embrace their inner pirate and converse in pirate lingo, whether ordering coffee or chatting with friends.