query: who lies between rashtrapati bhavan and india gate

pos: Rajpath Rajpath Rajpath (meaning "King's Way") is a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, India, that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium, Delhi. The avenue is lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees. Considered to be one of the most important roads in India, it is where the annual Republic Day parade takes place on 26 January. Janpath (meaning "People's Way") crosses the road. Rajpath runs in east-west direction. Roads from Connaught Place, the financial centre of Delhi, run into Rajpath from north. After climbing Raisina Hill,

pos: New Delhi Rajpath and the Janpath. The Rajpath, or King's Way, stretches from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate. The Janpath (Hindi: "Path of the People"), formerly Queen's Way, begins at Connaught Circus and cuts the Rajpath at right angles. 19 foreign embassies are located on the nearby Shantipath (Hindi: "Path of Peace"), making it the largest diplomatic enclave in India. At the heart of the city is the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly known as Viceroy's House) which sits atop Raisina Hill. The Secretariat, which houses ministries of the Government of India, flanks out of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Parliament House,

pos: Rashtrapati Bhavan Rashtrapati Bhavan The Rashtrapati Bhavan (, "rásh-tra-pa-ti bha-van" ; Presidential Residence" previously "Viceroy's House") is the official home of the president located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India. Rashtrapati Bhavan may refer to only the 340-room main building that has the president's official residence, including reception halls, guest rooms and offices, also called the mansion; it may also refer to the entire 130-hectare (320 acre) Presidential Estate that additionally includes huge presidential gardens (Mughal Gardens), large open spaces, residences of bodyguards and staff, stables, other offices and utilities within its perimeter walls. In terms of area,

pos: Secretariat Building, New Delhi assigned responsibility for town planning and the construction of Viceroy's House (now Rashtrapati Bhavan); Herbert Baker, who had practised in South Africa for two decades, 1892–1912, joined in as the second in command. Baker took on the design of the next most important building, the Secretariat, which was the only building other than Viceroy's House to stand on Raisina Hill. As the work progressed relations between Lutyens and Baker deteriorated; the hill placed by Baker in front of Viceroy's House largely obscured Viceroy's House from view on the Rajpath from India Gate, in breach of Lutyens' intentions; instead, only the

pos: Rajpath of central importance to the plan. Lutyens wanted a panoramic view of the city of Delhi from the Viceroy’s palace. The view from Raisina Hill runs unhindered across Rajpath and India Gate and is obstructed only by the National Stadium. Most of the buildings surrounding Rajpath, were designed by Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Rajpath Rajpath (meaning "King's Way") is a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, India, that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium, Delhi. The avenue is lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees. Considered

pos: Raisina Hill Raisina Hill Raisina Hill ("Rāyasīnā Pahāṛī"), often used as a metonym for the seat of the Government of India, is an area of Lutyens' Delhi, New Delhi, housing India's most important government buildings, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India and the Secretariat building housing the Prime Minister's Office and several other important ministries. It is surrounded by other important buildings and structures, including the Parliament of India, Rajpath and India Gate . The term "Raisina Hill" was coined following acquisition of land from 300 families from local villages. Land was acquired under the "1894 Land

pos: Republic Day (India) the Republic Day. The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, ceremonious parades take place at the Rajpath, which are performed as a tribute to India; its unity in diversity and rich cultural heritage. Delhi Republic Day parade is held in the capital, New Delhi organised by the Ministry of Defence. Commencing from the gates of the Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's residence), Raisina Hill on Rajpath past the India Gate, this event is the main attraction of India's Republic Day Celebrations lasting three days.

pos: Rajpath Rajpath is flanked by the North and South Blocks of the Secretariat Building. Finally it ends at the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan. At Vijay Chowk it crosses Sansad Marg, and the Parliament House of India can be seen to the right when coming from the India Gate. It is also used for the funeral processions of key political leaders of India. The opening scene of the movie "Gandhi" starts at Rajpath. The city plan of New Delhi (the area surrounding Rajpath) was made by the British architect Edwin Lutyens. Rajpath (then called King's Way or Kingsway by the British) was

pos: Rajpath Rajpath Rajpath (meaning "King's Way") is a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, India, that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium, Delhi. The avenue is lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees. Considered to be one of the most important roads in India, it is where the annual Republic Day parade takes place on 26 January. Janpath (meaning "People's Way") crosses the road. Rajpath runs in east-west direction. Roads from Connaught Place, the financial centre of Delhi, run into Rajpath from north. After climbing Raisina Hill,

pos: Delhi Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb—are located in Delhi. Other monuments include the India Gate, the Jantar Mantar—an 18th-century astronomical observatory—and the Purana Qila—a 16th-century fortress. The Laxminarayan temple, Akshardham temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the Bahá'í Lotus Temple and the ISKCON temple are examples of modern architecture. Raj Ghat and associated memorials houses memorials of Mahatma Gandhi and other notable personalities. New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences reminiscent of British colonial architecture, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Secretariat, Rajpath, the Parliament of India and Vijay Chowk. Safdarjung's Tomb is an example of the Mughal gardens style.

pos: Delhi Republic Day parade Delhi Republic Day parade The Delhi Republic Day parade is the largest and most important of the parades marking the Republic Day celebrations in India. The parade takes place every year on 26 January at Rajpath, New Delhi. It is the main attraction of India's Republic Day celebrations, which last for 3 days. The parade showcases India's defence capability and its cultural and social heritage. To mark the importance of the Republic Day, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from the Raisina Hill Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's residence), along the Rajpath, past India Gate.

pos: Rashtrapati Bhavan the column were also used in the frieze around the room, which could not have been done with one of the traditional Greek orders of columns. The columns are made from yellow Jaisalmer marble, with a thick line running along the centre. It is said that the line thus drawn on the floor perfectly divides the mansion into two equal parts. It houses a 5th century Buddha statue from the Gupta period. This ancient Buddha statue is in a perfect straight line to the Gupta-period Bull placed outside and onto the India Gate at the end of Rajpath. The elevation

pos: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Edwin Lutyens there was to be garden at the site, to provide a clear view of the historic "Purana Quila "(Old Fort) in the backdrop, as it lay perpendicular to the axis beginning from Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House) through Rajpath and ending at the India Gate, his plans were however overruled. It was renamed National Stadium before the 1951 Asian Games, Dhyan Chand's name was added in 2002. The Dhyan Chand Stadium was the host venue for the 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup. It was also the field hockey venue of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The stadium underwent a major

pos: Lutyens' Delhi House, located on the top of Raisina Hill. The Rajpath, also known as King's Way, connects India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhawan, while Janpath, which crosses it at a right angle, connects South End Road (renamed as Rajesh Pilot Marg) with Connaught Place. Currently, Ram Nath Kovind is the President of India, and stays in the official house of Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Secretariat Building, which house various ministries of the Government of India including the Prime Minister's Office, is beside the Rashtrapati Bhawan and was designed by Herbert Baker. Also designed by Baker was the Parliament House, located on the Sansad

pos: Republic Day (India) after the Republic Day. It is performed by the bands of the three wings of the military, the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The venue is Raisina Hill and an adjacent square, Vijay Chowk, flanked by the North and South block of the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace) towards the end of Rajpath. The Chief Guest of the function is the President of India who arrives escorted by the (PBG), a cavalry unit. When the President arrives, the PBG commander asks the unit to give the National Salute, which is followed by the playing of the Indian National

pos: Beating Retreat Indian Air Force, and pipe bands from the Army, plus from 2016 a massed formation of bands of the Central Armed Police Forces and the Delhi Police. The venue is Raisina Hills and an adjacent square, Vijay Chowk, flanked by the north and south block of the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace) towards the end of Rajpath. The Chief Guest of the function is the President of India who arrives escorted by the President's Bodyguards (PBG), a cavalry unit. When the President begins to arrive, a Fanfare is sounded by the trumpeters of the Brigade of the Guards on their fanfare

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan of Raisina Hills is so much that the top of the India Gate lies at the same level as the feet of the Buddha’s statue placed in the Durbar Hall. The interior of this room and almost all the rooms of the palace are bare, relying on stonework and shapes to show austerity rather than intricate decoration. Durbar Hall has a capacity of 500 people and it is here in this building that Jawahar Lal Nehru took the oath of office of Prime Minister of Independent India from Lord Mountbatten at 8.30 am on 15 August 1947. Ashoka Hall is

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan in February–March every year during "Udyanotsav". In July 2014, a museum inside Rashtrapati Bhavan was inaugurated by former President of India Pranab Mukherjee. The museum helps visitors to get an inside view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, its art, architecture and get educated about lives of past presidents. The first restoration project at the Rashtrapati Bhavan was started in 1985 and ended in 1989, during which the Ashoka Hall was stripped of its later additions and restored to its original state by the architectural restorer Sunita Kohli. The second restoration project, begun in 2010, involved Charles Correa and Sunita Kohli. Rashtrapati

neg: India Gate Parade starts from Rashtrapati Bhavan and passes around the India Gate. The All-India War Memorial in New Delhi was designed by Edwin Lutyens, who was not only the main architect of New Delhi, but a leading designer of war memorials. He was a member of the IWGC, and one of Europe's foremost designers of war graves and memorials. He designed sixty-six war memorials in Europe, including the highly regarded Cenotaph, in London, in 1919, the first national war memorial erected after World War I, for which he was commissioned by David Lloyd George, the British prime minister.<ref name="The History Teacher

neg: New Delhi New Delhi Railway Station opened in 1926, with a single platform at Ajmeri Gate near Paharganj, and was completed in time for the city's inauguration in 1931. As construction of the Viceroy's House (the present Rashtrapati Bhavan), Central Secretariat, Parliament House, and All-India War Memorial (India Gate) was winding down, the building of a shopping district and a new plaza, Connaught Place, began in 1929, and was completed by 1933. Named after Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850–1942), it was designed by Robert Tor Russell, chief architect to the Public Works Department (PWD). After the capital of India moved

neg: Connaught Place, New Delhi open colonnade. Government plans to have New Delhi Railway Station built inside Central Park were rejected by railway authorities as they found the idea impractical, and instead chose the nearby Paharganj area. Finally construction work began in 1929, with construction of the Viceroy House (present Rashtrapati Bhavan), Secretariat Building, Parliament House, and All-India War Memorial, India Gate were completed by 1933, long after the inauguration of the city in 1931. Early commercial establishments belonged to traders from the Kashmere Gate area: Kanter's, Galgotia and Snowhite. Most of the rulers of the Indian princely states had their local homes in the

neg: Gates of Delhi "distinctly peculiar crown: a glass star springing out of bronze lotus blossom", is located midway between the entry gates and the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The grave to the east of Turkman Gate is not the mausoleum of the 13th century Sufi Shams-ul-Arifeen Shah Turkman Byabani. The Shrine of the Sufi is deep inside Mohalla Qabristan and can be approached either through Mohammad Deen Ilaichi Marg or through the road leading to Chitli Qabar from Turkman Gate. The grave to the east of Turkman Gate has nothing to do with the Sufi and this is some imposter who is using lak of

neg: Inspired Teacher educational policy matters. Nomination of one faculty member by the respective Central Universities in India for participation to the In-residence Program at the Rashtrapati Bhavan consists of student feedback, teaching quality, and research output analyses. The recognized Inspired Teachers are invited for a one-week-long In-Residence programme with the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Pranab Mukherjee, the current President of India, instituted Inspired Teacher recognition in 2015. The in-residence programme for inspired teachers was announced by the President at the annual conference of vice-chancellors of central universities on February 5, 2015. The President of India had defined

neg: Jaipur Column stood under the canopy next to India Gate. On the base there is an inscription, with wording supplied by Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India: This was a modification of the wording originally proposed by Lutyens: Jaipur Column The Jaipur Column is a monumental column in the middle of the courtyard in front of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential residence in New Delhi, Delhi, India. In 1912 Madho Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur, offered to sponsor its construction to commemorate the 1911 Delhi Durbar and the transfer of the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi. The column was designed

neg: Machindra Kasture Machindra Kasture Machindra Kasture (born August 12, 1962) is an Indian chef based in New Delhi. He was the first chef for the President of India in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He is the recipient of Nation Tourism award for the Best Chef of India in 2016. Kasture started working in Rashtrapati Bhavan as Executive Chef in 2007 on deputation from ITDC. As chef to a head of state, he was a member of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs. As the member of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs and as the executive chef to the President of India, he

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan while in India. On 26 January 1950, when Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India and occupied this building, it was renamed as Rashtrapati Bhavan – the President's House. Consisting of four floors and 340 rooms, with a floor area of , it was built using 1 billion bricks and of stone with little steel. The design of the building fell into the time period of the Edwardian Baroque, a time at which emphasis was placed on the use of heavy classical motifs in order to emphasise power and imperial authority. The design process of the mansion was long,

neg: Machindra Kasture Kasture's recipes are part of The coffee table book "Around India's First Table: Dining and Entertaining at the Rashtrapati Bhavan" which is being put together by Lizzie Collingham of the University of Warwick, bestselling author of Curry: A Biography, and author of The Emperor's Table, Salma Hussain. National Tourism award for Best Chef of India in 2016. Machindra Kasture Machindra Kasture (born August 12, 1962) is an Indian chef based in New Delhi. He was the first chef for the President of India in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He is the recipient of Nation Tourism award for the Best Chef of

neg: Tourism in India by state and new, ancient and modern, Delhi is a melting pot of cultures and religions. Old Delhi has been the capital of numerous empires that ruled India, making it rich in history. New Delhi, on the other hand, is a modern city designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The different rulers left behind their trademark architectural styles. Delhi currently has many renowned historic monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlaqabad fort, Qutub Minar, Purana Quila, Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort, and Safdarjung's Tomb. Modern monuments include Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Laxminarayan Temple, Lotus temple, Lal

neg: 2012 Delhi gang rape Supreme Court. On 9 July 2018, the Supreme Court rejected a review petition by three of the convicts. Public protests took place in New Delhi on 21 December 2012 at India Gate and Raisina Hill, the latter being the location of both the Parliament of India and Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India. Thousands of protesters clashed with police and battled Rapid Action Force units. Demonstrators were baton charged, shot with water cannon and tear gas shells, and arrested. Similar protests occurred throughout the country. More than 600 women belonging to various organisations demonstrated in Bangalore.

neg: Sobha Singh (builder) ( now India Gate), Sir Sobha was the sole builder. He also worked on some parts of the Viceregal House (now Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Vijay Chowk. Sir Sobha bought as much land in Delhi as he could. He bought several extensive sites at as little as Rs 2 per square yard, freehold. There were few other takers, and he came to be described as "adhi dilli ka malik" (the owner of half of Delhi). He constructed many residential and commercial buildings, including the Connaught Place market complex, as well as the Chelmsford, A.I.F.A.C.'s Hall, Broadcasting House (All India Radio), The

neg: Economy of Delhi and ITeS industries. Delhi's government institutions, well-developed infrastructure, increasing workforce and business-friendly culture makes it an ideal location for such an expansion of the IT sector. Due to its history, central position and status as the nation's capital, Delhi is a common destination for tourists. Some common tourist attractions include the Red Fort, Qutb Minar, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Akshardham and the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Delhi's tourism sector makes up 5.6% of its GDP and the Delhi government considers it to be "high growth industry." 62% of tourists and NRIs visiting India come to Delhi. The World

neg: Edwin Lutyens and building New Delhi, which would later on serve as the seat of the Government of India. In recognition of his contribution, New Delhi is also known as "Lutyens' Delhi". In collaboration with Sir Herbert Baker, he was also the main architect of several monuments in New Delhi such as the India Gate; he also designed Viceroy's House, which is now known as the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lutyens was born in Kensington, London, the tenth of thirteen children of Captain Charles Henry Augustus Lutyens (1829–1915), a soldier and painter, and Mary Theresa Gallwey (1832/33–1906) from Killarney, Ireland. He grew up in

neg: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam 11th president of the Republic of India in an easy victory, and moved into the Rashtrapati Bhavan after he was sworn in on 25 July. Kalam was the third President of India to have been honoured with a Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, before becoming the President. Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1954) and Dr Zakir Hussain (1963) were the earlier recipients of Bharat Ratna who later became the President of India. He was also the first scientist and the first bachelor to occupy Rashtrapati Bhawan. During his term as president, he was affectionately known as the "People's President", saying that

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President in 1950 when India became a republic and the house was renamed "Rashtrapati Bhavan". It has 355 decorated rooms and a floor area of 200,000 square feet (19,000 m²). The structure includes 700 million bricks and 3.5 million cubic feet (85,000 m³) of stone, with only minimal usage of steel. Lutyens established ateliers in Delhi and Lahore to employ local craftsmen. The chief engineer of the project was Sir Teja Singh Malik, and four main contractors included Sir Sobha Singh. The layout plan of the building is designed around a massive square with multiple courtyards and open

neg: Shillong Chamber Choir went on to win the show finale on 2 October, where they sang a choral version of Hindi film song "Tu Aashiqui Hai" from "Jhankaar Beats" (2003), while drummer Teji Toko from Arunachal Pradesh came second, and Sikh martial arts group Bir Khalsa came in third. The choir performed at President Pratibha Patil’s presidential banquet at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on 8 November, for the U.S. President, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, during their November 2010 state visit to India. They have already performed once at Rashtrapati Bhavan at the invitation of then president, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Christmas 2002. On

neg: Gates of Delhi Seen behind the India Gate is an impressive Chhatri, which displayed the statue of King George V till 1968. This statue has been shifted to the Coronation Park, Delhi, which was the site of the declaration of the new capital of Delhi. The Chhatri is now devoid of any statue since there is a protracted discussion on which National leader's statue should be installed there. There is an impressive set of a large central steel gates flanked by asymmetrically designed smaller gates that provides entry into the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's palace). A commemorative column called the Jaipur Column with a

neg: President of India of the constitution. This amount was increased to in 1998. On 11 September 2008, the Government of India increased the salary of the president to . This amount was further increased to in the 2018 Union budget of India. However, almost everything that the president does or wants to do is taken care of by an annual budget that the Government allots for his or her upkeep. Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president's official residence, is the largest presidential palace in the world. The Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bolarum, Hyderabad and Retreat Building at Chharabra, Shimla are the official Retreat Residences of the

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan Gardens are situated at the back of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, incorporate both Mughal and English landscaping styles and feature a great variety of flowers. The Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens are open to the public in February every year. Main garden: Two channels running North to South and two running East to West divide this garden into a grid of squares. There are six lotus shaped fountains at the crossings of these channels. Whereas the energetic fountains rising up to a height of create a soothing murmur that enthralls the visitor, the channels are so tranquil in their movement that they seem

neg: Governor-General of India occupied the newly built Viceroy's House, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Though construction began in 1912, it did not conclude until 1929; the palace was not formally inaugurated until 1931. The final cost exceeded £877,000 (over £35,000,000 in modern terms)more than twice the figure originally allocated. Today the residence, now known by the Hindi name of 'Rashtrapati Bhavan', is used by the President of India. Throughout the British administration, Governors-General retreated to the Viceregal Lodge "(Rashtrapati Niwas)" at Shimla each summer to escape the heat, and the government of India moved with them. The Viceregal Lodge now houses the Indian

neg: The Retreat Building attraction in Shimla. The Retreat Building The Retreat Building is the official Retreat Residence of the President of India at Chharabra, Shimla, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located 13 km away from downtown Shimla and is a thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top, which is part of the Himalayas. The other presidential homes are Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi and Rashtrapati Nilayam at Secunderabad, Telangana. The Retreat Building was built in 1850 and it was a part of the Viceroy of India property. Located on the hilltop of the Mashobra, the building was taken over

neg: The Retreat Building The Retreat Building The Retreat Building is the official Retreat Residence of the President of India at Chharabra, Shimla, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located 13 km away from downtown Shimla and is a thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top, which is part of the Himalayas. The other presidential homes are Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi and Rashtrapati Nilayam at Secunderabad, Telangana. The Retreat Building was built in 1850 and it was a part of the Viceroy of India property. Located on the hilltop of the Mashobra, the building was taken over during 1895 by

neg: Girish Panchwadkar Girish Panchwadkar Girish Panchwadkar (, born 1 July 1960) is a Marathi singer and music director from India. Girish learned music from his father Bhalchandra Panchwadkar. He formed a music group "Kshitij". He started his performance through the program "Shabdswaranche Indradhanushya" in Solapur in 1992. He is performing on stage since last 23 years. He has also performed in All India Radio, Solapur many times. He also performed on Doordarshan, E TV Marathi. On 2 March 2009 he performed 'Marathi Bhavgeet Maifal' in "Rashtrapati Bhavan" -New Delhi when Hon.Pratibha Patil was our Rashtrapati. Since the last 7 years he has

neg: Machindra Kasture vegetable and grocery shopping. Machindra Kasture is married to Hemlata Kasture who is a Marathi Newsreader in Aakashwani. He started his hospitality journey with Centaur Hotel Juhu Beach Mumbai, Flight Kitchen Mumbai, Centaur Lake View Hotel, Srinagar, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Hotel Ashok I.T.D.C, New Delhi, Patna, Aurangabad. In 2007, he received a call from Rashtrapati Bhavan. After passing various tests he joined the President's House as an Executive Chef. In his 8-year tenure in Rashtrapati Bhavan. He has served two president's Smt. Pratibha Patil and Sri Pranab Mukherjee. He plans and executes menus for state banquets, high teas

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan creepers like Jasmine, Rhyncospermum, Tecoma Grandiflora, Bignonia Vanista, Adenoclyma, Echitice, Parana Paniculata. Along the walls are planted the China Orange trees. Around the circular garden there are rooms for the office of the horticulturist, a green house, stores, nursery etc. Here is housed the collection of Bonsais, one of the best in the country. All the presidents who have stayed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan have taken a keen interest in the maintenance and upkeep of the Mughal Gardens. All have contributed in their own way. The underlying themes, however, have remained unaltered. The Mughal Gardens opens for general public viewing

neg: First Ladies and Gentlemen of India first lady from 1974 to 1977, further expanded the public role of the First Lady's position by organizing ceremonies and official functions at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Before Pratibha Patil was sworn in as the first female President of India, the role of the wives of the President were to act as the chief hostess of the Bhavan. In 2007, the office room meant for the First Lady went for some minor changes to accommodate the husband of Pratibha Patil, Devisingh Shekhawat, the country's inaugural "First Gentleman". Former First Lady Suvra Mukherjee, the wife of President Pranab Mukherjee, died in office

neg: Raju Bhavsar the second highest sports honour, Arjuna Award in 1996 by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan Delhi. Raju Bhavsar Raju Bhavsar is an former Indian kabaddi player, who belongs to Mumbai Maharashtra. His playing style was all rounder. He has played for national kabaddi team and represented in international tournaments for almost eight years. He was the captain of national kabaddi team, who won their historic gold medal in first ever indoor international kabaddi tournament held at Birmingham, England in 1993. Also he has represented India and bagged gold medal for country at kabaddi Asian championship held at Calcutta

neg: Amin, Kurukshetra who was the first gazetted officer of Amin in army headquarters. Sh Madan Mohan Upadhyay from Amin served Rashtrapati Bhavan and Rashrapati Nivas Simla.Proff. Dr RAMKUMAR CHAUHAN who is Head of the deptt of computer and science application in kurukshetra university is from Amin. Dr Dalel singh chauhan who is awarded most prestigious award in 1990 is from Amin. He is also considered a best player of Indian volleyball team in 80's to 90's also captained India. Amin, Kurukshetra Amin is a village in Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. The village has long been associated with Mahabharata war, as the

neg: Lutyens' Delhi Lutyens' Delhi Lutyens' Delhi is an area in New Delhi, India, named after the British architect Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944), who was responsible for much of the architectural design and building when India was part of the British Empire in the 1920s and 1930s and 1940s. This also includes the Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ). Edwin Lutyens, the architect of Delhi, designed 4 bungalows in the Rashtrapati Bhavan Estate, (Viceroy House Estate); now, these bungalows lie on the Mother Teresa Crescent (then Willingdon Crescent). Lutyens, apart from designing the Viceroy's House, designed large government building and was involved with town planning. Herbert

neg: Natwarlal in Indian history and his legend lives on as any conman who pulls off particularly smart cons is called Natwarlal in India. Many fraudsters say they were inspired by the life of Natwarlal. Natwarlal Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava, better known as Natwarlal (1912–2009), was a noted Indian con man known for having repeatedly "sold" the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan and also the Parliament House of India along with its sitting members. He was born in village in siwan, by profession he was a lawyer before he became a con man. He duped hundreds of people of

neg: Syed Shahid Hakim the Dronacharya Award, conferred for excellence in the field of coaching. Hakeem, who will be felicitated by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on 29 August, will receive a statuette, certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakhs. Syed Shahid Hakim Syed Shahid Hakim is an Indian former Olympic football and FIFA official. He is the son of Syed Abdul Rahim. As a player, he was named in the 1960 Olympic Summer Games team for India. As a referee, he was selected to referee at the 1988 AFC Asian Cup. Syed Shahid Hakeem has become only the

neg: T. Venkatapathi Reddiar holder several patents, was honored by the International Tamil University, Maryland, USA with the degree of "Doctor of Letters" (Honoris Causa) in 2011. The same year, in 2011, he received the "Vezhan Vittighar" award from Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE). He also features in the Limca Book of Records, an Indian repository of records and achievements, for his innovations. Reddiar, who has been invited by the President of India for a lunch with him at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, was awarded the civilian honour of Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2012, making him the first person from

neg: Jogen Chowdhury Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi as a Curator. Due to this new job, he moved to New Delhi. He founded the Gallery 26 and Artists' Forum in New Delhi in 1975 along with some leading painters of New Delhi. In 1986, Jogen represented India in the 'Festival of Art' in Baghdadwi. In 1987, Jogen Chowdhury joined Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan as professor of painting. Beside his numerous paintings, exhibitions, he has written extensively on contemporary art. He was also appointed as Juror in several exhibitions. In 2014, Jogen Chowdhury has been elected as a member of Rajya Sabha from Trinamool Congress. Jogen

neg: Teen Murti Bhavan a 30-acre estate, the building is constructed of white stone and stucco, and faces the south side of the Viceroy's House, known since independence as Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidents House). It has arched entrance, recessed window, and the first floor has a pillared veranda on the back on the building which overlooks the lawns. One of the four Nehru Planetariums in India, is also situated in Teen Murti House grounds. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister (and Nehru's daughter), Indira Gandhi, on February 6, 1984. The planetarium's sky theatre is used for screening shows and as a gallery. The

neg: Dhyan Chand this day at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, India. The 20th National Award 2012, the Gem of India, awarded by the Union Minister of India, was given to Dhyan Chand. The award was received by Dhyan Chand’s son, Ashok Dhyan Chand (a hockey Olympian in his own right) on behalf of his deceased father. The award was given by Journalist Association of India under the flagship of Journalists Federation of India, Sirifort Auditorium, New Delhi, India, on 22 September 2012. India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports is the Dhyan Chand Award which has been awarded annually from 2002 to sporting

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan changed to 1 in 22, a steeper gradient which made it more difficult to see the Viceroy's palace. While Lutyens knew about the gradient, and the possibility that the Viceroy's palace would be obscured by the road, it is thought that Lutyens did not fully realize how little the front of the house would be visible. In 1916 the Imperial Delhi committee dismissed Lutyens's proposal to alter the gradient. Lutyens thought Baker was more concerned with making money and pleasing the government, rather than making a good architectural design. Lutyens traveled between India and England almost every year for twenty

neg: State dinner tie dress, military honor guards, a four or five course meal, musical entertainment, dancing, and speeches made on behalf of the head of state hosting the state dinner as well as the foreign head of state. In India, state banquets are held for foreign heads of state and government at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi and are hosted by the President of India. Over one hundred guests usually attend state banquets, including members of the Government of India such as the Vice-President of India, the Prime minister of India, and prominent members of the ruling party. Indian and foreign

neg: RuPay for RuPay Card, enabling the acceptance of RuPay Global Cards on Discover’s global payment network outside of India. On 8 May 2014, RuPay has been dedicated to India by the then President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.. As of July 2018, the RuPay card is issued across the length and breadth of the country to the savings and current account holders of over 1100 banks in India. Apart from the mainline private and public sector banks in India, the RuPay card is issued by cooperative banks (scheduled cooperative banks, district cooperative banks, state cooperative banks, urban

neg: National Mission on Libraries India National Mission on Libraries India The National Mission on Libraries India, an initiative of the Ministry of Culture under the Government of India, works to modernise and digitally link nearly 9,000 libraries across India to provide readers access to books and information. The project costs around 1000 crores. The scheme was approved on 28 November 2013 and the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Mission on Libraries on 3 February 2014 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The National Knowledge Commission gave 10 recommendation on libraries in its 2011 report. Based on these recommendations Government of India started the National Mission

neg: Kalpana Mohan 18 July 1946. Her father, Avani Mohan, a freedom fighter, was close to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and an active member of the All India Congress Committee. Kalpana, who was trained in Kathak, was often invited by Nehru to dance at the Rashtrapati Bhavan whenever dignitaries visited. She was spotted by actor Balraj Sahani and Urdu writer Ismat Chughtai, who encouraged her to come to Mumbai. Kalpana got her first break in the movie Professor in 1962. She took the screen name 'Kalpana' meaning 'imagination' or 'dream.' Kalpana was married twice, and both times for very brief periods. In the mid-1960s,

neg: Boggulkunta Boggulkunta Boggulkunta is a commercial area in Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, India. It lies between the commercial areas of Abids and Koti. It is surrounded by Abids and Koti. There is a very old church of Medak diocese built by Posnett and besides this church, the church owned building 'Posnett Bhavan' let out to Government and private agencies is available. In the third floor of the Building there is Directorate of Census Operations, Telangana office. Frenandez Maternity Hospital is located over here. The King Koti Palace is also located here. The King Koti palace has a unique Gate

neg: L. Athira Krishna and was soon hailed a child prodigy. She started performing across the globe as a Carnatic Violin soloist from the age of 9. Popularly hailed as the "Princess of Indian Violin", and aptly honoured by the former First Lady of India Smt. Usha Narayanan as "The Musical Gem of India", Athira has represented Indian classical music at prestigious international music festivals. Aathira had the rare honour to be invited twice to perform at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Official Residence of the President of India, before two former presidents of India, (both late) A.P.J.Abdul Kalam and K.R.Narayan. In 2001, as a

neg: Rajendra Prasad on the night of 25 January 1950, a day before the Republic Day of India, his sister Bhagwati Devi died. He set about the cremation but only after his return from the parade ground. As President of India, he duly acted as per the Constitution, independent of any political party. He travelled the world extensively as an ambassador of India, building diplomatic rapport with foreign nations. He was re-elected for 2 consecutive terms in 1952 and 1957, and remains only President of India to achieve this feat. The Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan were open to public for about

neg: Brahma Singh He has also put in efforts in documenting the flora and fauna of Ladakh region. Singh, holder of four patents, is credited with 6 books, 81 articles of which 11 are popular articles, 18 abstracts and one scientific paper, his articles published in national and international peer reviewed journals. He has also presented papers at 44 seminars and conferences, edited 6 technical bulletins and has written 7 text book chapters, besides producing two coffee table books on "Trees of Rashtrapati Bhavan" and the "Roses of Rashtrapati Bhavan". Brahma Singh, an Emeritus Scientist of DRDO, holds many positions of importance. He

neg: Brahma Singh famous Mughal Gardens, as the Officer on Special Duty (Horticulture) at the President's Secretariat where he worked till 2007. His tenure there also resulted in Dr. Singh publishing two coffee table books, "Trees of Rashtrapati Bhavan" and "Roses of Rashtrapati Bhavan". Brahma Singh is the advisor of the World Noni Research Foundation based in Chennai. He also holds the Presidency of the Indian Society For Protected Cultivation, New Delhi. He is also the Joint Secretary of ISNS. Brahma Singh lives in Mayur Vihar in New Delhi. Brahma Singh is known as an expert in protected cultivation and is credited for

neg: First Ladies and Gentlemen of India on 18 August 2015. The position of First Lady remained vacant for the remainder of President Mukherjee's term. The role should not be confused with the spouse of the Prime Minister of India. First Ladies and Gentlemen of India The First Lady or First Gentleman of India is the unofficial title and position traditionally held by the wife or husband of the President of India during that person's term of office. There are no official roles or duties assigned to the spouse but he or she generally attends the official ceremonies and functions held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan along with

neg: First Ladies and Gentlemen of India First Ladies and Gentlemen of India The First Lady or First Gentleman of India is the unofficial title and position traditionally held by the wife or husband of the President of India during that person's term of office. There are no official roles or duties assigned to the spouse but he or she generally attends the official ceremonies and functions held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan along with the President. The position of First Lady of India is currently held by Savita Kovind, wife of President Ram Nath Kovind. She assumed the position after her husband took the oath of office

neg: 21-gun salute visits India, a formal reception is held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the head of state is given a 21-gun salute, with a 19-gun salute given to a foreign head of government. During the British Raj, India developed a formal hierarchical system of gun salutes. At the time of Indian independence in 1947, the hierarchy of salutes within British India stood as follows: Prior to Indian independence in 1947, the Viceroy of India received a unique viceregal salute of 31 guns. After 1947, the 31-gun salute was retained for honouring the Governor-General of India (1947-1950), and for the President of

neg: State visit dignitary first receives the salute fron the President's Bodyguard (PBG), and the Tri-Services Guard of Honour. Heads of State is also given a 21-gun salute, with a 19-gun salute being to Heads of government. The massed bands and the commander of the guard of honour is chosen by a rotation between the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. In 2015, Wing Commander Pooja Thakur became the first female officer to lead the guard of honour for a foreign leader. State banquets are also held for foreign dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan which are hosted by the President of India. Over

neg: Cathedral Church of the Redemption on 27 November 1925. The Cathedral Church of the Redemption serves the community through its activities in education and health. Music of the church is still on its organ built in 1931. Notable organists who played on the organ since its inception, were Sergeant Desmond Pye, Arthur Mahinder who played for thirty-two years and Bobby Chandy. Among many prestigious institutions under the diocese are: Cathedral Church of the Redemption Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, also known as the Viceroy Church, is a church in India. The church is located east of Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan, formerly

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan inner areas within. The plan called for two wings; one for the Viceroy and residents and another for guests. The residence wing is a separate four-storey house in itself, with its own court areas within. This wing was so large that the last Indian governor-general, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, opted to live in the smaller guest wing, a tradition followed by subsequent presidents. The original residence wing is now used primarily for state receptions and as a guest wing for visiting heads of state. Rashtrapati Bhavan has many halls which are used for state functions and other purposes. Two of them, Durbar

neg: R. K. Shriramkumar Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, the All India Radio and Doordarshan. He has also performed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, accompanying Geeta Rajashekhar in 1988 and Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer in 1995, in the presence of the then Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and the then Presidents of India, R. Venkataraman and Shankar Dayal Sharma. He has toured the USA, Australia, Canada, UK, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Muscat, accompanying Geetha Rajashekar, Vijay Siva, Sanjay Subrahmanyan, K. V. Narayanaswamy, S. Balachander, T. N. Seshagopalan, N. Ravikiran, P. Unnikrishnan and T. M. Krishna. He has performed for the Theatre De

neg: Modi ministry of the parliamentary party of BJP was organised at the Central Hall of the Parliament of India and Narendra Modi was elected as its leader. Subsequently, BJP president Rajnath Singh along with other leaders of the ally parties of NDA, met President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan and handed over the support letter of 335 members of parliament and claimed for the government formation. Following this, Mukherjee invited Modi and under the powers vested on him under Constitution of India, appointed him as the Prime Minister of India and sought his advice for the names of the members of the

neg: Bombay Jayashri her guru Lalgudi Jayaraman. She also learnt the veena from G. N. Dhandapani Iyer. Jayashri has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from R. A. Podar College, Mumbai, a Diploma in Music from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi and has been conferred a Doctorate by the Mother Theresa Women's University. Jayashri performed her first concert in 1982. She has performed at various festivals and venues all across India and in over twenty different countries. In India, she has performed in all the major cities. In New Delhi: The Rashtrapati Bhavan, Vishnu Digambar festival, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, India International Centre and

neg: Delhi are directly elected from territorial constituencies in the NCT. The legislative assembly was abolished in 1956, after which direct federal control was implemented until it was re-established in 1993. The Municipal corporation handles civic administration for the city as part of the Panchayati Raj Act. The Government of India and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi jointly administer New Delhi, where both bodies are located. The Parliament of India, the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace), Cabinet Secretariat and the Supreme Court of India are located in the municipal district of New Delhi. There are 70 assembly constituencies and seven

neg: Madan Paliwal Sushila Devi Paliwal. He lives in a private 3 -storey building in Nathdwara, Rajasthan named “Tathakim” worth millions. He loves to promote sports activities and constructed a Cricket Stadium at Nathdwara. To mark the pious days of the Navratri, Mr. Madan Paliwal has organised Ram Katha by famous preacher Morari Bapu at many places of India and placed an invite along with C. P. Joshi (former Minister of Road Transport and Highways) to the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He also witnessed the oath ceremony of Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India). Madan Paliwal is constructing a Lord Shiva

neg: Leopoldo Borda Roldan Jawaharlal Nehru in an official ceremony, and the next month on 7 July Borda presented his letter of credence to President Rajendra Prasad at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Leopoldo Borda Roldan Leopoldo Borda Roldán was a Colombian engineer and career diplomat who served as the 1st Ambassador of Colombia to India. Prior to this inaugural post, he also served as Ambassador of Colombia to Bolivia and held other administrative posts in the foreign service including serving as the 7th Consul General of Colombia in Paris, and served as Chargé d'Affaires for the Colombian missions in Japan, Sweden, and Norway. Borda was

neg: Sunita Kohli Sunita Kohli Sunita Kohli is an Indian interior designer, architectural restorer and furniture manufacturer. She had restored and decorated Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's House), Parliament House Colonnade (1985–1989), the Prime Minister's Office and Hyderabad House in New Delhi. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1992. Born in Lakshmi Mansions, a noted Victorian building in Lahore, to Indar Prakash and Chand Sur, Sunita Kohli grew up in a liberal household in Lucknow as her father was an Arya Samaji and who had migrated to Lucknow after the partition. She studied at a Roman Catholic convent

neg: Padampat Singhania Padampat Singhania Sir Padampat Singhania (1904–1979) was an Indian industrialist and member of the Indian Constituent Assembly. He was the oldest grandson of Lala Juggilal and son of Lala Kamlapat Singhania. His brothers were Kailashpat (who owned Raymonds) and Lakshmipat Singhania. He was chairman of the JK Mills, part of the J. K. Organisation. He was knighted in the 1943 New Year Honours list, and invested with his knighthood by the Viceroy of India, the Marquess of Linlithgow, at Viceroy's House (now Rashtrapati Bhavan) in New Delhi on 23 February. After independence in 1947, he became a member of the

neg: Waraseoni is known as the City of Freedom Fighters. Hiralal Tamrakar, Dr Tekchand Jain, Thakur Prasad and Buddhu Lal Marathe are among the freedom fighters who participated in the struggle for independence from the British and Portuguese. Hiralal ji is now the only living freedom fighter in Balaghat District. Hiralal Tamrakar was congratulated by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on 9 August 2017 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential mansion. India census, Waraseoni had a population of 176,291. There were 87,307 males and 88,984 females. There were 1,019 females to every 1,000 males. Waraseoni had an average literacy rate of 80%, higher

neg: Classical order his drawing demonstrates. It was intended for "the Upper Columns in the Gallery of the Entrance of the Chamber of the Senate" (). Edwin Lutyens, who from 1912 laid out New Delhi as the new seat of government for the British Empire in India, designed a Delhi Order having a capital displaying a band of vertical ridges, and with bells hanging at each corner as a replacement for volutes. His design for the new city's central palace, Viceroy's House, now the Presidential residence Rashtrapati Bhavan, was a thorough integration of elements of Indian architecture into a building of classical forms

neg: State dinner Kathak are carefully choreographed, will all be showcased in front of the guests. Inside the tent, speeches highlighting bilateral diplomatic relations are delivered by the President of India and the foreign head of state. The guests are then offered a sumptuous meal of Indian delicacies while the Indian Navy Band performs music. State banquets follow an official arrival ceremony which occurs at the Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier in the day. In the United Kingdom, state dinners are hosted by the head of state, who is the British sovereign, currently Queen Elizabeth II. Traditionally all state dinners were held at Buckingham Palace

neg: Gerhard Fischer (diplomat) Although he stated that he believed in "karma", he condemned the consequent fatalism of, and inaction towards, leprosy patients in India, saying "It is not their fault. It is the bloody bug that caught them." He felt that they were outcasts who needed attention. In his Gandhi peace prize acceptance speech at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, he said, "Don't treat us like outcasts. Don't treat us like the forgotten. We are also here in this country although you don't care about us." Many visitors to his stations couldn't face the physically horrible nature of the disease, but Fischer said that it

neg: Vishnu Prabhakar of his maternal uncle until the age of twenty seven. He married Sushila Prabhakar in 1938 who stayed as an inspiration source for his literature until her death in 1980. After Indian Independence he worked as a drama director, from September 1955 to March 1957, in Akashvani, All India Radio, New Delhi. He made news when in 2005 he threatened to return his Padma Bhushan award after he allegedly had to face misconduct at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Vishnu Prabhakar died at the age of 96, on 11 April 2009 after a brief illness in New Delhi. He was suffering from a

neg: Aman Nath copywriter and graphic designer in advertising. He was one of the founding members of INTACH, a heritage and conservation organisation, established in 1984. He became the arts editor for the magazine India Today, and later remained curator of "Art Today"—an art gallery of the India Today group, situated at Connaught Place, New Delhi—for seven years. Meanwhile, he started publishing books on history and heritage, including "Jaipur: the Last Destination", "Arts and Crafts of Rajasthan", and "Dome Over India: Rashtrapati Bhavan.". He first came across the ruined 15th-century Neemarana Fort, about 120 km from Delhi, in 1981 while researching for a

neg: Premiership of Narendra Modi are being equipped with Wi-Fi technology. In the 2017 Union Budget of India, POS machines, scanners, fingerprint readers, iris scanners and micro ATMs were exempted from all kinds of custom duties. The internet penetration in India rose from 20 percent in 2014 to 28.7 percent in 2016. "Unnat Bharat Abhiyan" involve engaging with neighbouring communities and using technologies for their upliftment. Premiership of Narendra Modi Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India on 26 May 2014 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He became the first Prime Minister born after India's independence from the British rule. His first

neg: Inspired Teacher Inspired Teacher Inspired Teacher (alternatively termed President's Inspired Teacher) is the highest civilian recognition for University-level teachers in the Republic of India in the form of an in-residence program with the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. This recognition is not related to the National Award for teachers, which is the highest recognition for school teachers. The Inspired Teacher honour is instituted by the President of India in 2015 to recognize top performing faculties at the Central Universities and to give a platform to have their voice heard among the top bureaucrats to solicit suggestions from teachers on

neg: Cathedral Church of the Redemption Cathedral Church of the Redemption Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, also known as the Viceroy Church, is a church in India. The church is located east of Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan, formerly Viceroy House, which was used by then British Viceroy. The Cathedral Church of the Redemption India, is a part of the Delhi diocese of the Church of North India (CNI) The Church derives its name from Palladio's Church of Il Redentore in Venice. The Cathedral Church of the Redemption traces its origin to the early 1900s. when the Reverend T. R. Dixon was appointed

neg: Bari, India Whitty, an official world record adjudicator for Guinness World Records, awarded the Reward Akshardham as the World's Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple." The architect of modern Delhi, Edwin Lutyens, a major 20th century British architect who is known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural style, had a special liking for this stone, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan exemplifies the use of Dholpur stone in monumental architecture. Bari is located at Latitude: 26°38'58.77"N and Longitude : 77°37'2.58"E Tourist attractions Talab-E-Shahi is situated five kilometres from Bari town, on the bank of a beautiful lake. Nearby Talab e shahi The Khanpur Mahal is situated, Khanpur

neg: Hanmant Ramdas Gaikwad Prime Minister of India and the Rashtrapati Bhavan which is the residence of the President of India. As of 2012, the company is valued at Rs 1,000 crore and provides non-core activities such as mechanised housekeeping, hospital maintenance, landscaping & gardening, logistics, transportation, civil and electrical work, ambulance services, industrial and urban waste management etc. to private and government institutions. BVG is also expanding its operations into overseas territories. Gaikwad is the recipient of several awards for his social and entrepreneurial initiatives and has spoken at international conferences. He received the prestigious Lokmat Maharashtrian Of The Year Award in 2011.

neg: Mother India released in Kolkata (then called Calcutta) the same day and in Delhi a week later. It had reached all regions of India by the end of November. Government ministers and other officials were invited to the premieres, and a special screening was held in Rashtrapati Bhavan (the presidential quarter) in New Delhi on 23 October 1957; the event was attended by President Rajendra Prasad, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his daughter Indira Gandhi. Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy and Governor Padmaja Naidu attended a screening in Kolkata. Impressed with the film's nationalistic message, Chief Minister of Bombay

neg: Oopali Operajita expertise in cross cultural relations and awareness, and her unique position as an internationally celebrated interpreter of classical Indian dance, music and art for several decades, across many continents, Operajita was invited by the Ministry of External Affairs (India), and the Office of the Prime Minister of India, to choreograph the Rashtrapati Bhavan concert for President Barack Obama in 2010. Operajita started learning Bharatanatyam, at age six, in the grand Pandanallur style at Rishi Valley School from Guru S. Meenakshi and studied it for nine continuous years. In the early 1980s, she took master lessons in London from the iconic

neg: Suman Ghosh several prestigious events like Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroh, Saptak Annual Festival of Music and the Malhar Festival. He has also had the privilege of singing before Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India, both at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2000 and during Dr. Kalam's visit to USA in 2011. Pandit Suman Ghosh combines academics and performance with ease. He has done research in ethnomusicology funded by many European and American organizations and has given several lectures on the complex art of the Indian Classical Music System. He was the only music scholar from India to have

neg: Yeshi Dhonden He also established a private clinic in 1969. He traveled to the West to present lectures on Tibetan medicine. The nonagenarian is considered an icon on traditional Tibetan medicine and practices, and renowned for his contribution to cancer treatment. He is a foremost expert and proponent of Sowa Rigpa, which is a traditional Tibetan medicine system created as a combination of the ancient healing systems of India and China. On 20 March 2018, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, conferred the Padma Sri of Medicine to Yeshi Dhonden at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Yeshi Dhonden Yeshi Dhonden (born 15 May

neg: 2002 in Afghanistan which includes Foreign Minister Abdullah, Afghanistan interim head Hamid Karzai arrived in New Delhi, India to discuss efforts underway for rehabilitation and reconstruction. Wednesday, February 27: Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai attended a special ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India. He also had visits with Indian President Kocheril Raman Narayanan and Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Vice President Krishan Kant, and Leader of Opposition Sonia Gandhi. Saturday, March 2: In an incident of friendly fire, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Stanley Harriman, of the Third Special Forces Group, and two Afghans were killed by a U.S.

neg: Ashok Chavda by Sahitya Akademi. In 2014, he received the "Vishesh Sanman" by South Gujarat Professor's Association. His book "Pityo Ashko" and "Pagrav Talaavma" has won the Best Book Prize (2012) instituted by Gujarat Sahitya Akadami for the Humorous and Poetry section. He was invited by the president of India to the 'Writers Residence Program' at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2017. In 2017, he received the "Ravji Patel Yuva Pratibha Award". Ashok Chavda Ashok Chavda, also known by his pen name Bedil, is a Gujarati poet, writer and critic from Gujarat, India. His anthology of poetry "Dalkhi Thi Saav Chhutan" (2012) was awarded

neg: Montu Saini Montu Saini Montu Saini (born 5 August 1982) is an Indian chef based in New Delhi. He is currently the Executive chef to the President of India in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He is the recipient of "Young Hotel Chef" Award 2014 from Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association Of India and "Master Chef" Award 2014 from Indian Culinary Forum Montu Saini was associated with Ashok Group of Hotel since 2005. He joined Ashok Group of Hotels as a Kitchen Management Trainee and became a Chef in 2007 promoting to Sous Chef in March 2014. Notably he is also the youngest

neg: S. J. Jananiy by Government of Tamil Nadu. In 2001, Jananiy was awarded with "National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement" in the field of Classical Music (vocal), by then Vice-President of India, Krishan Kant. In 2002, her second album "Poongatru " was released in collaboration with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. L. Vaidyanathan directed the music and lyrics were written by Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu. On 14 November 2002, Jananiy participated in "Children's Day Function" at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi and performed Endaro Mahanubhavulu for A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, then President of India. In 2003, Jananiy was bestowed with "Kalai Ilamani Award" from Government of Tamil

neg: Jaatishwar best works of Srijit Mukherji and Prosenjit Chatterjee. Jaatishwar held an IMDb score of 8.0/10, as of 14 February 2018. The film had a special screening for the President of India Pranab Mukherjee on 15 January 2014 in Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The film was among a shortlist of eight films from India in the race for submission to the 87th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. Jaatishwar Jaatishwar is a 2014 Indian Bengali musical drama film directed by Srijit Mukherji, starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta and Swastika Mukherjee. The main focus of the plot revolves around the

neg: Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) in the 1935 Birthday Honours list and as a Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI) in the 1941 Birthday Honours list. He was knighted in the 1945 Birthday Honours list, and was invested with his knighthood by the Viceroy, Lord Wavell at Viceroy's House (now Rashtrapati Bhavan) in New Delhi on 18 August of that year. Later the same year, on 21 December 1945, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI). He was awarded the "Padma Vibhushan" in 1956.

neg: Rashtrapati Bhavan it is the largest residence of any head of state in the world. This decision to build a residence in New Delhi for the British Viceroy was taken after it was decided during the Delhi Durbar in December 1911 that the capital of India would be relocated from Calcutta to Delhi. When the plan for a new city, New Delhi, adjacent to end south of Old Delhi, was developed after the Delhi Durbar, the new palace for the Viceroy of India was given an enormous size and prominent position. About 4,000 acres of land was acquired to begin the construction