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SSC CGL 2024: Dates, Notification, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation strategy

The SSC CGL course exam is a tough and important test that can help you get government jobs in India. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced the exam dates on their official website, ssc.nic.in. They say you can start registering for the SSC CGL exam 2024 (Tier 1) on June 11, 2024, and the last day to apply is July 10, 2024. They plan to hold the SSC CGL exam in Sep-Oct, 2024, but the exact date is not confirmed yet.

Eligibility and notification:-

If you want to take the Combined Graduate Level exam, make sure to review the SSC CGL eligibility criteria for 2024. The Staff Selection Commission outlines the eligibility requirements in the official notification. The SSC conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) to fill Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ positions in various Ministries, Departments, and Organisations of the Government of India.

The SSC CGL application form for 2024 is expected to be available from June 11, 2024, and the deadline to apply is July 10, 2024. Eligible candidates can sign up for the exam on ssc.nic.in. First-time registrants need to complete the entire application form, while those already registered will find their form partially filled. However, a registration fee of INR 100 is required for both groups to successfully finish the application process.

Candidates aiming to participate in SSC CGL 2024 must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Commission. Here are the SSC CGL eligibility criteria:

Nationality:- Applicants for SSC CGL 2024 must be Indian citizens. Additionally, candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, are also eligible. Age Limit:- The age range for filling out the SSC CGL 2024 application form is 18 to 32 years as of January 01, 2024. Reserved category candidates receive age relaxation. Educational Qualification:- Candidates need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution. Those in their final year of graduation can apply, but they must have the necessary qualifications by the cutoff date, which is October 8, 2024

Pattern:-

The SSC CGL Exam consists of two tiers, namely Tier-1 and Tier-2. To progress to the following stages of the examination, candidates must successfully pass each tier. Both SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 are conducted in a computer-based mode. Detailed information about the SSC CGL exam pattern can be found below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern:-

SSC will conduct Tier 1 in Computer Based mode. The exam has 4 subjects including General Intelligence Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. The Tier 1 examination is conducted for a duration of 1 hour where the students will have to answer 100 questions of 2 marks each. For every wrong answer, 0.50 marks will be deducted from the score

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern:-

SSC has revised the Examination pattern for Tier 2 in 2022. As per the SSC CGL new examination pattern, the Tier 2 examination is conducted for 4 papers. Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts. The duration for paper 1 is 150 Minutes and 120 Minutes each for Paper 2 and 3

Syllabus:-

The SSC CGL syllabus encompasses a wide array of subjects, covering various topics. Candidates aiming to succeed in the recruitment process need a comprehensive understanding of all the subjects outlined in the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus. Each topic is designed to assess the candidate’s fundamental knowledge in the respective subject.

Preparation strategy:-

You have the option to start your preparation independently through self-study or seek support from coaching. When thinking about coaching, KD Campus for in-person coaching and KD-Live for online are the best SSC coaching, both guided by the expertise of Neetu Singh, best English teacher for SSC, often come to mind first. KD Campus has the best SSC CGL teachers who consistently maintained an outstanding track record for a decade. Even if you opt for self-study, KD Campus offers a variety of books for this purpose. You can explore their online bookstore at https://www.kdpublication.com or find them easily at your nearby bookstore, which has been beneficial for many students and is well-received in the student community.

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toroamedia · 8 months

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India-Bhutan border to reopen for tourists from Sep 23

New Delhi, India: Closed for almost 2.5 years due to covid-19 pandemic, now the India-Bhutan border gates will finally reopen for tourists on September 23. The Himalayan kingdom’s Director (law and order) of the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Tashi Penjore said, “Government of Bhutan has officially announced that international border with India will be opened on Sept 23 as Covid cases…

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fiorick · 2 years

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Head of Commercial Policy and Pricing

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letsherstudentcherryblossomworld · 5 years

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16 amazing facts about Nepal

Nepal located in South Asia, lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountains range and the ultimate destination for trekkers around the world. It is a landlocked country lies between India on the south and Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north. Its territory extends roughly 500 miles (800kilometers) from east to west and 90 to 150 miles from north to south. The total area of Nepal is 147,181 sq. km (56,827 sq. mi).

The world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is indeed in Nepal. Though many Nepalis do not ever climb or even visit the base of this famous mountain, it has a symbolic meaning for every Nepali. Nepali people consider their dignity as high as the Everest. Thousands of foreign tourists flock every spring to explore Mount Everest, Annapurna, MANASLU, LANGTANG, KANCHENGA, and Dolpo it helps the Nepalese economy too. Nepal is the land of godness Kumari and Lord Pashupatinath. Nepal is a proud nation because of cultural richness and diversity.

Nepal is a beautiful country with stunning landscapes, rich culture, kind and hostility, People and epic trekking trails. Nepal is the best traveling place because of diverse climate even in monsoon season Upper Mustang remains dry. Here are 16 amazing facts about Nepal that makes country famous in the world.

Country of the world highest peak

Nepal is known as great Himalayan trail country 1700 KM from Humla to KANCHENJUNGA longest trekking trail in the world Bhutan in the east and Pakistan in the west. Nepal consists of 8 tallest mountain over 8000m from 14 tallest mountain in the world. World Highest mountain located in Nepal, Mt Everest (8,848m).Another world’s most popular trekking destination Annapurna mountain range (8091m) also located in Nepal.

Country of the cultural museum

Nepal is famous for densest concentration of World Heritage sites. Kathmandu Valley alone has 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites within a radius of 5 to 15km. These temple,stupata, monasteries, and museum are related with Hindu oldest religion in the world and Buddhism.

Bhakatapur

Country of deepest gorge and highest ice lake

Because of Diverse nature Nepal has deepest gorge called (Kali Gandaki, 1200m) and the highest lake on earth (Tilicho Lake, 4,919m).

Birth place of Buddha

Nepal is known as place of peace and harmony country Siddhartha Gautam was born in Nepal. Buddha was born in king’s family but when he saw people suffering from deceases,pain,suffering,killed then he leave palace at age of 14 years and start meditation more than 6 years with out food and water then gained enlightenment in India.Buddha was famous in world as symbol of “peace”.

Gurkha soldiers

Nepal never colonizes by any country in the past by any country till now.Nepal is known as land of gorkha soldier’s country in the world. In time of British conqueror Nepal extend its boarder to India and China after Sugauli treaty makes Nepal today’s boarder.

Home of endanger animal and species

Nepal is home of endanger animal like snow leopard, red panda, one horned Rhino,Bengal tiger and 870 species of birds and 650 species of butterflies.

Unique climate and trekking destination

Nepal is the country of multiple climates like alpine, temperate, and tropical.because of multiple climate Nepal is home of 184 mamals, 881 types of birds,669 types of butterfly,181 types of reptile,171 types of fish. Because of biodiversity of Nepal we found multiple climate even in monsoon season Upper Mustang remain dry if trekker interested to do trekking can get different experience in Annapurna region.

MO: MO

In High Mountain there will be assertive cold Tibetan people eat spicier dumpling momo filled with meat or vegetables, it is one of most popular foods in Nepal. Nepalese love to much there are even annual mo:mo eating competitions to show who can chow down the most mo:mos in one minute. The current Kathmandu highest record is 33 pieces.

Never punctual

Nepali people always didn’t punctual for any event normally they are delay on their arrival for on going event. People didn’t consider rule and regulation strictly.

10. DAL-BHAT POWER 24 HOUR

When visiting Nepal, don’t forget to bring a hearty appetite. Dal-Bhat, a traditional dish of rice and cooked lentil soup, Nepali people love Dal bhat belief that more hygienic gigantic amount portion is enjoyed at least two times a day.Even in high mountain veg Dal bhat is more flesh than non veg.

LAND OF MANY TONGUES

For a relatively small country, Nepal has a very diverse population with over 80 ethnic groups. While the official language is Nepali, only 44.6% of the population actually speaks it. Nepal has 123 local dialect spoken different part of country according their cast.

BEING CALLED FAT IS GOOD THING

Nepali people even take compliment if you are fat. In Nepal fat is a known as healthy life. If you are eating well, you are probably doing well financially too. Even because of high and low region and hard work Nepalese people are slim.

13. Rabi LamichhaneLongest-ever television talk show broadcaster In the world from Nepal

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rabi Lamichhane

Native name

Suprim Rai

Born

Rabi Lamichhane September 5, 1974 (age 43) BHAKTAPUR, NEPAL

Nationality

· NEPALESE (By Paternal Nationality 05 Sep. 1974 to 2007 and by re-announcement of citizenship 2017 to present)[1]

· AMERICAN (2007 to 04 Oct. 2017)[2][3]

Occupation

· Broadcast Journalist

· Show host

· Lyricist

Years active

2013–present

Known for

hosting the longest-ever television talk show and Sidha Kura Janta Sanga[4]

Rabi Lamichhane (रवि लामिछाने) is a NEPALESE television presenter who set the world record for hosting the longest-ever television talk show broadcast in News24 Television in April 2013. He is one of the most popular TV journalists working in Nepal. Regardless of having a US educational degree and best job prospects over there, his deep patriotism to his motherland Nepal has brought him back to his country with a big passion to serve her in his own little way. In Nepal, he hosts a hugely popular television show, Sidha Kura Janta Sangha, which addresses the root causes of different problems inside the country. His personality, the substance of the show and his style of presenting has made him the most popular journalist in Nepal. His popularity has spread to nook and corner of Nepal and he has a huge fan following. He is best known for his detective style journalism and raising direct questions to Nepal's bureaucracy regarding the problems of their offices in various sectors. Besides, he also works for eradicating various corruptions that have engulfed Nepal and has been detrimental to peace and prosperity of the Nepalese people. A big-hearted person who understands feelings of the deprived society of Nepal, Lamichane provides psychological and emotional strength to them and supports them to raise issues of unfairness and injustice and fight for a just system of government.He is a renowned journalist helping Nepalese from many sector substituting the work to be done by many governors too .

Biography

Rabi Lamichhane stayed on the air for more than 62 hours during a live broadcast by News24 Television. To set the world record for the longest talk show, he interviewed politicians, journalists, and celebrities on the theme "BUDDHA was born in Nepal", and took phone calls from viewers. The previous record was set by two UKRAINIAN presenters who stayed on the air for 52 hours in 2011.[5][6]

He hosted a show by the name "Ma Rastrako Sewak" on the Internet, and hosted a show on NEPAL TELEVISION before moving to the U.S.[7]

He had written lyrics for NABIN K BHATTARAI's song Timilai Maan Parauchu [8] and the song Timro Aagamanle feri sung by RAM KRISHNA DHAKAL.[9]

Currently, he hosts a show called (Sidha Kura Janta Sanga) a.k.a. Straight Talk With People in News 24 television and is so fruitful in solving problems related to the social issues and daily life.[10] His show Sida Kura Janta Sanga is one of the most popular and effective talk shows in Nepal. Recently, it reached its 200th episode.[11]

Personal life

Previously, he was a manager and supervisor of a SUBWAY chain in Baltimore, Maryland, where he resided before moving to Nepal permanently.[1

"RABI LAMICHHANE HOLDS AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP WHICH HAS CREATED CHAOS AMONG HIS FANS".

"RABI LAMICHHANE TO BE ARRESTED, DEPORTED FOR BEING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN TO HOST NEPALESE TELEVISION".

"NEPALI HOSTS LONGEST-EVER TALK SHOW". BBC News. 13 April 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2017."Nepalese presenter sets record for longest talk show - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". ABC. 14 April 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2017.

"LAMICHHANE SETS TALK SHOW WORLD RECORD". Ekantipur.com. THE KATHMANDU POST. 14 April 2013. Retrieved 26 November2017.

"TIMRO AAGAMANLE BY RAM KRISHNA DHAKAL". Music Nepal. YOUTUBE. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 26 November2017

"SIDHA KURA JANATA SANGA – YOUR VERDICT MATTERS!". sidhakurajanatasanga.com. Retrieved 20 August2017.

News24 Nepal (22 March 2018), SUCCESSFUL 200 EPISODE OF SIDHA KURA JANATA SANGA | FULL EPISODE !

Richard Hall (14 April 2013). "NEPALESE MAN SETS RECORD FOR LONGEST BROADCAST WITH 62-HOUR TELEVISION MARATHON". THE INDEPENDENT. Retrieved 26 November 2017.

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HOME OF YETI

Nepal supposed to be country of Yati Legend says that the mythical creature roams the remote mountain ranges of the Himalayas. While several expeditions have been dispatched to find evidence of the Yeti, previous study shows little proof of its existence.

Unique flag in the world

The Nepal flag was officially adopted on December 16, 1962, and it's the only national flag that's not a rectangle or square.The blue border symbolizes peace, , red color symbolize bravery and blue color symbolize peace and the triangular shape represent Himalayas. While red is the color of the rhododendron.The moon is symbol of high Himalayas cool weather and sun symbol as tropical climate.

Hide emotion and cow meat is illegal

Kissing hugging in public places in Nepal is not accepted in Nepalese society. In Asians country displays affection in public place is supposed to be rude or wild nature. Cow is national animal of Nepal, Killing cow illegal in Nepal. However you will get cow beef which is import from other country.

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My Innings as Commander 27 Mtn Arty Brigade ( Part 2 )

In the first week of May, Ashvini & Nandini reached Bagrakote after undertaking a long journey across the country. It certainly boosted their confidence, since they travelled all by themselves for the first time. The first impressions of “Gun House” further boosted their energy levels, as we welcomed them in our new Home. In the very first week, they were surprised with the change of timings of sunrise & sunset and adjusted quickly to the new routine. The serene environment of Bagrakote provided ample opportunities for ANA to pursue their hobbies and play sports, within the premises of Brigade HQ. I had already prepared a plan for our visits to Nathu La & Darjeeling. Consequent to my announcement of this plan, everyone was excited for our first adventurous trip in the mountains in Sikkim. The preparations were complete, after we packed up the woolen clothing, which would be essential in Nathu La sector.

As scheduled, we left early morning for Gangtok, which was 100 km from Bagrakote. Our travel on the mountainous road along the Teesta river was really fascinating. Enroute, we witnessed White Water Rafting being conducted as a training event on the Teesta River. We reached Gangtok after a journey of 5 hours and felt the change of weather at 6000 ft, realising that distance is measured in terms of time in the mountains. It was essential to halt at Gangtok for a day to enable brief acclimatisation. Our departure from Gangtok was again early in the morning. Early start was necessary because the travel time to Nathu La was three hours which included a brief halt at Mile 14 Transit Camp enroute. Thereafter, the journey was more enchanting as we ascended to 12,000 ft. and reached Chhangu Lake, which is situated at the entry point of the track leading to Nathu La pass.

At this scenic spot, we had another brief respite walking around Chhangu Lake and felt refreshed after consuming hot “Jam Pani”. We were already experiencing the adverse effects of high altitude but the view of snow capped mountains energised us to begin our climb slowly upto the Pass located at 14,000 ft. At the summit, we observed the Chinese soldiers deployed at their posts, which were just 100 metres away from our posts. Our short stay for one hour at this unique location on the LAC will always remain an unforgettable experience. We wished to stay on longer at this dominating location on the “Old Silk Route” but had to walk down and proceed for the next mandatory visit --- Harbhajan Baba Mandir!!

As per superstition, it is believed that all visitors to Nathu La must pay obeisance at the Harbhajan Baba shrine, located about 15 km from Chhangu Lake. The legend goes back to the India-China conflicts in this Sector in Oct 1968, during which Sepoy Harbhajan Singh of 23 Punjab Battalion went missing until his body was recovered from a glacier. Later, he appeared in a dream of his CO & several soldiers and expressed his desire for construction of a ‘Samadhi’ at this spot. Ever since then, Baba’s spirit continues to protect all the Units deployed in Nathu La Sector and he has been often seen patrolling along the LAC! It was a divine experience to pay respects and have ‘Langar’ at this historic location. The most unusual ritual followed religiously is when Baba proceeds on Annual Leave to Kapurthala, in Sep every year. He is escorted by two Sewadars during the train journey and his Berth is reserved but kept vacant during the journey. Interestingly, he has been promoted over the years and is presently an Honorary Captain! He is fondly revered as the Hero of Nathu La. Consequent to these memorable visits, we travelled back to Gangtok for a night-halt.

We left next morning for Darjeeling --- the Queen of Hill Stations in West Bengal. Soon, after reaching we went for a joyride in the famous Darjeeling Toy Train. Our journey by the toy train was indeed fascinating as the train route crisscrossed the main road connecting Darjeeling to Siliguri. It was a breathtaking experience while the train negotiated steep gradients offering a splendid view of the landscape. The rest of the day was spent doing sightseeing and shopping. Next day, we reached the view point at Tiger Hill at 4 AM. There was intense excitement when we witnessed the glorious spectacle of sunrise at Kanchenjunga and the majestic Himalayan Ranges. Finally, with these beautiful memories of last one week, we set course for our return journey and reached Bagrakote by mid-day. It was such a nostalgic feeling to be back in the “Gun House”, after our fabulous vacation in the lap of nature.

I resumed my official routine commencing with all the Annual Adm Inspections. Initially, I completed the inspections of the Regiments located at Sevoke Road and Oodlabari. It was my privilege to inspect the Units and assess the standard of Unit administration and evaluate all aspects of equipment management & state of Accounts. The Staff Officers of my Brigade HQ were delegated the responsibility of testing the standards of BPET and small arms firing, prior to my inspection. Simultaneously, Sanjivani dedicated her efforts towards creation of additional facilities at Army School & improvement of the standard of family quarters at Bagrakote. Meanwhile, I was planning for our visit to Bhutan but kept it a secret till necessary permission was obtained from Army HQ. As soon as the approval was received, I applied for casual leave and then announced our proposed trip to Bhutan, which was a surprise for all my family members. The next three days were spent preparing for the trip & coordination of all arrangements for our forthcoming visit.

In the third week of June, we left Bagrakote and reached Binnaguri for a a night halt in the same Officers Mess where I had stayed during my previous tenure in 1974-75. As usual, we left early next morning and reached Phuntsholing which was the majestic gateway to Bhutan. The journey thereafter upto IMTRAT (Indian Military Training Team) located at Haa was absolutely amazing through the pristine mountainous terrain. We reached Haa after a journey of five hours and were welcomed in the grand Officers Mess of IMTRAT.

Next day, we visited the Haa valley which is just adjacent to the disputed Doklam Plateau. Later in the evening, we strolled in the Haa town and got a glimpse of the Bhutanese lifestyle. After stay of two days in IMTRAT, we moved to Thimpu which is located at 8000 ft. We spent two days in Thimpu and visited both the important monuments frequented by tourists -- Tashichho Dzong & Chhorten.

We were impressed with the rituals followed in the monastery which were a symbol of Bhutanese culture. In the evenings, we visited the main market and bought Bhutanese traditional dresses & tasted their special cuisine, served in their customary style. Thus, after spending a week in the Land of Peace & Tranquility, we set off next morning on our return journey & reached Bagrakote after a long journey of 10 hours, with numerous memories of a fabulous vacation!!

In the first week of Jul, Ashvini & Nandini left Bagrakote as they had to resume their academic sessions in Pune. We accompanied them till Kolkata and did some local sight-seeing before their final departure for Pune. Next day onwards, I carried out the Annual Adm Inspections of my Regiments located at Barrackpore & Kanchrapara. Simultaneously, Sanjivani visited the family quarters of both the Regiments and interacted with the families in the Family Welfare Centre. We then returned to Bagrakote and prepared plans for various welfare activities and organising the forthcoming Diwali festival. As per the Sports calendar, inter unit sports competitions were conducted with lot of enthusiasm in the next two months.

In the beginning of Aug, I was fortunate to be selected for attending the NBCW (Nuclear Biological & Chemical Warfare) Course at CME, Pune. It was a short Course of one month duration for selected officers from all the three Services. I reached Pune in mid-Aug and announced my arrival to Ashvini & Nandini, who were really thrilled since they could stay with me in the spacious two room accommodation allotted to me in CME & enjoy variety of meals in the Officers Mess. The learnings during the Course enhanced my knowledge about the latest developments in this interesting dimension of warfare. On completion of this Course, I returned to Bagrakote just prior to another memorable event which had been planned by Sanjivani. On 22 Sep, we hosted a special party at the “Gun House” for approximately 50 officers & families of the Brigade HQ and the Regiments located nearby at Sevoke Road and Oodlabari. The occasion was the celebration of ‘Milestone 50′ in my Journey of Life. It gave me a special certification as the grand ‘Old Man’!!

In early Oct, all the Regiments set up camps in training areas near Bagrakote to facilitate training prior to the Practice Camps, for a duration of one month. It was essential to carry out familiarisation with Teesta Ranges by practicing deployment & live firing. Each Field Firing Range has certain restrictions and degree of difficulty for deployment of Guns & engagement of targets. I looked forward to yet another learning experience in the tenth Range in my career while I shared my practical experiences with the OP officers & JCOs, to improve the standard of shooting. All the Regiments & our Brigade HQ practiced various drills and procedures to refine the standards of technical proficiency. Simultaneously, Technical competitions were conducted by the Staff Officers of my Brigade HQ. In the first week of Nov, I assessed each Regiment during it’s Practice Camp and was extremely satisfied with their excellent standard. The culminating event was the Technical Day, during which a total of 90 Guns & Mortars of different caliber, gave a demonstration of a Fire Plan for two hours. The Technical Day was witnessed by the GOC, all Infantry Brigade Commanders & COs of Infantry Battalions. All the dignitaries appreciated the speed of deployment, accurate engagement of targets & the destructive effect of fire power of the Gunners. It was a proud moment for me when I conveyed my special appreciation on the radio network --- “Good Shooting, Shabaash.”

All the Regiments returned to their respective locations, well in time for Diwali festival. At Bagrakote, we organised a Diwali Mela and fireworks display, with enthusiastic involvement by all ranks & families. We conducted several competitions, separately for the officers, families and children, as per the custom of celebrating all festivals together. It was a coincidence that Diwali and Children’s Day were on the same date that year. Hence, it proved to be a double celebration for the children.

Soon thereafter, we were delighted to welcome our relatives who had come from Aurangabad for a visit to Sikkim. They enjoyed their stay in our tranquil location for a few days & then proceeded along with Aditya to Nathu La & Darjeeling. They were lucky to witness snowfall in Sikkim and caught a glimpse of the difficult conditions faced by our soldiers deployed at the LAC (Line of Actual Control). They returned to Aurangabad after their once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In the second week of Dec, I had gone to Panagarh to carry out the Adm Inspection of my Regiment, which was pending due to the revised schedule of Practice Camps. On 13 Dec 2001, during the conduct of the Adm Inspection, we got the shocking news about the surprise attack on our Parliament Complex by a group of terrorists. Consequent to this sudden development, an immediate response at the highest level was anticipated. Hence, I curtailed my inspection schedule and left for Bagrakote on the same night. Next morning itself, we received orders to be on high alert and be ready for mobilisation. All the Brigade Commanders had to rush to Div HQ for an urgent conference, where the GOC briefed us about the latest situation and likely future contingencies. These orders were disseminated to all the Units for completing all preparations on a war footing.

After just three days, we received the final codeword for move to J&K, as a part of Operation PARAKRAM. This was the green signal for the massive mobilisation of the Striking Lion Division. It involved move of all Units, by rail from widely dispersed entraining stations to different detraining stations between Pathankot & Jammu Tawi. In view of the urgency, the Indian Railways moved all the trains on red hot priority. The move after detraining was carried out by road upto the designated staging areas. Meanwhile, I moved ahead by air, as a part of the core Recce Group. It was a tremendous achievement when we completed our deployment in the staging areas by end of Dec, in a state of high morale & motivation.

We were given an extensive briefing about the latest situation and all the Units were directed to be ready at short notice, for any contingency. Specific sectors were allotted for recce missions, which had to be carried out on a daily basis. Plans had to be evolved and modified consequent to every ground recce & information updates from latest air photos. These plans were brainstormed during the planning & coordination conference every morning. Incidentally, we had to comply with the security instructions of not compiling any written records of any plans or marked maps, in order to maintain secrecy. It was yet another challenging experience, facing such a dynamic situation in the LOC (Line of Control) scenario.

In the first week of Feb 2002, while I was busy in my recce missions, I got a surprise when I received my posting order to Army HQ. I had to report for my next assignment within a month and take charge as Deputy Director General (Equipment Management) in MGO Branch. It was a welcome news but I genuinely felt that my posting order was a bit too early since I had just completed one & a half year of my Command. Hence, I applied for cancellation/deferment of my posting. However, my request was not accepted in the organisational interest. Any CO or Commander feels very nostalgic at the time of relinquishing his Command. I too had similar feelings which were even more intense because we had just completed our deployment for Op PARAKRAM in J&K.

Then began a series of farewell programs organised by each Regiment in it’s traditional manner. I made a trip to the Vaishno Devi shrine and sought the blessings of the Goddess, prior to my departure after my fourth tenure in J&K. Next day, I was dined out from the Div HQ in the customary manner. The final two days were exclusively for the farewell functions in my Brigade HQ. The Bara Khana was organised centrally by all the Regiments which was really an emotional experience. Next day, was my dining out from the Brigade Officers Mess set up under field conditions. In my farewell speech, I expressed my gratitude to my entire Team of excellent COs -- Col Manjit Singh, Col PR Shankar, Col Nambiar and Col Sarkar who were the pillars of the Arty Brigade. In addition, I praised the contribution of Col Zope ( my Deputy Commander) and all the Staff Officers of Brigade HQ -- Maj Paviter Singh, Maj Maan Singh, Maj Jagdish, Capt AP Singh and Capt BS Multani who always exceeded my expectations. Finally, I was chaired out to the traditional chorus of “He is a jolly good fellow.”

Next morning, I bid the final farewell to my excellent Formation as I was escorted upto the Main Gate, with lot of affection and respect in a formal ceremony. It was the end of my challenging innings, played well at different venues before proceeding to Army HQ!!

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sociomi · 3 years

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How to join Indian Army After Graduation

Instructions to join Indian Army: CDS (Combined Defense Services) is the regular placement test to select unmarried male and female (counting widows and divorced people who haven't remarried) applicants in every one of the three circles of the Indian guard administrations, for example Indian Military, Navy, and Air Force. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is obligation to direct the CDS test at all India level.

The CDS Exam is held twice in a year in February and November for which the authority warning is distributed in November and August individually.

Eligibilty :-

Up-and-comers applying for CDSE should be resident of India

Competitors from Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugee,Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam are likewise qualified however simply after subject to satisfaction qualification standards as the standard of Government of India.

Up-and-comer should be an alum from a perceived college

Applicants should be in great shape

Applicant should be unmarried

Sort of Commission: Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission

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AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

AFCAT is a public level serious test led by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to choose officials for every one of its branches, with the exception of the clinical and dental branches. The method of assessment is online.

Eligibilty:-

Eligibilty fluctuates with branches selected by the competitor. For definite information on the eligibilty models :-

Check Eligibily Here

Sort of Commission: Permanent Commission

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TGC Entry (Technical Graduate Course)

Step by step instructions to join Indian Army: Applications are welcomed from unmarried male designing alumni for perpetual commission double a year. This is an immediate passage course. There is no composed assessment for this course. Qualified applicants are straightforwardly required the SSB meet. Warning is given by Directorate General Recruiting/AG Branch in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct.

Eligibilty :- BE/B Tech in informed floods of Engineering

Sort of Commission: Permanent Commission

Preparing Indian Military Academy, Dehradun

SSC Tech Entry

The most effective method to join Indian Army: Applications are welcomed from unmarried Male and unmarried Female designing alumni and furthermore from Widows of Defense Personnel for award of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army in all Arms/Services ,told by Directorate General Recruiting/AG Branch double a year in Jun/Jul and Dec/Jan. This is likewise an immediate passage which implies there is no composed assessment and the lone thing matters is your type to clear SSB.

Qualification : Engineering Degree in informed stream

Sort of Commission: Short Service Commission

Preparing Officers Training Academy, Chennai

ACC Entry (Army Cadet College)

The most effective method to join Indian Army: It is one of the passages which center around the upliftment of officers previously serving the country as a NCO. This passage gives a chance to turn into an official in indian armed force straightforwardly from a fighter rank. It is told by MP Directorate/AGs Br through Units in Mar and Aug. It is additionally led double a year.

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10+2 Pattern Class twelfth pass or Equivalent. Ought to have qualified ACC composed test.

20 to 27 years , least assistance two years can apply

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Evaluating Lemon Tree Hotels: business, financials, and recent developments

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the nation-wide lockdown on the hospitality sector has been and continues to be significant. Even as the curbs were lifted, lack of transport facilities and fear from getting infected with COVID-19 discouraged business and leisure travels. This dampened the demand for hotel rooms, which came as a severe blow to the hotel industry. At such a time, Lemon Tree Hotels managed to report a positive EBITDA in its Q1 FY2021 results, thanks to its timely, smart actions.

In this article, let’s look at Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd’s history, business model, profile, and financials.

About Lemon Tree

Headquartered at New Delhi, Lemon Tree Hotels is a well-known name in India’s hospitality sector. It has presence across the country and operates in upscale, midscale, and economy segments of the hotel business. Recently, Lemon Tree Hotels also expanded its business overseas. As of Jun 2017, Lemon Tree Hotels was India’s largest hotel chain in the mid-range hotel sector and the 3rd largest based on the controlling interest in owned and leased rooms.

History of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited

Incorporated as “P.M.G Hotels Private Limited” on 2nd Jun 1992 as a private limited company under the Companies Act 1956

Changed its name to “Krizm Hotels Private Limited” and got a new certificate of incorporation on 13th Dec 2002

Opened the first ‘Lemon Tree Hotel’ in Gurugram with 49 rooms in May 2004

Received investment from Maplewood Investment Ltd in 2006 and Citron Limited in 2008

Opened its first ‘Red Fox’ hotel under economy segment in Jaipur in 2009 Changed its name to “Lemon Tree Hotels Private Limited” on 2nd Jun 2010

Opened its first ‘Lemon Tree Premier’ hotel under upper midscale segment in Gurugram in 2010

Converted Lemon Tree Hotels into a public limited company on 29th Sep 2012 and changed its name to ‘Lemon Tree Hotels Limited’ in the same year

Issued an IPO of Rs 1,038.68 cr in 2018

Received final pre-construction approval for its subsidiary ‘Iora Hotels Private Limited’ (‘IORA’) in June 2018

Ventured overseas in Dec 2019 by launching a hotel in Dubai

Launched a hotel in Bhutan in Feb 2020

Currently, Lemon Tree Hotels operates ~8,100 rooms in 81 hotels across 49 cities under all its brands combined. About 3 hotels and over 25 management hotels are in the pipeline. After these become operational, Lemon Tree Hotels will have ~10,800 rooms in 109 hotels across 69 cities in and outside India.

Highlights of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd

Apart from its excellent hospitality services, Lemon Tree Hotels is also known for its environmental and people-related initiatives. It currently focuses on the efficient use and conservation of energy and water in its daily operations. The company’s sustainability initiatives also include using CNG instead of LPG and green building material in the construction of its structures. In the mid- to long-term, Lemon Tree Hotels looks to use recycled water for AC cooling tower, wind and agro power, solar photo voltaic system for lighting and geothermal energy.

Talking of people-related initiatives, Lemon Tree Hotels is an equal opportunity employer and actively hires people with disabilities — physical and intellectual. It is also known for its work culture and has won several awards and recognitions for the same. For 7 consecutive years (from 2011 to 2017), the hotel chain has made it to the list of the “Best Companies to Work for” in India by the Great Place to Work Institute. Here are a few of its achievements.

Board of directors and key managerial personnel of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited

Patanjali Govind Keswani: Chairman & Managing Director

Rattan Keswani: Deputy Managing Director

Aditya Madhav Keswani: Non-Executive Director

Ravi Kant Jaipuria: Non-Executive Director

Willem Albertus Hazeleger: Non-Executive Director

Pradeep Mathur: Independent Director

Arindam Kumar Bhattacharya: Independent Director

Freyan Jamshed Desai: Independent Director

Paramartha Saikia: Independent Director

Arvind Singhania: Independent Director

Ashish Kumar Guha: Independent Director

Davander Tomar: Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs

Vikramjit Singh: President

Jagdish Kumar Chawla: Executive Vice President — Projects & Engineering Services

Kapil Sharma: Chief Finance Officer

Anshu Sarin: Chief Executive Officer, Keys Hotels

Sumant Jaidka: Senior Vice President — Operations

Mahesh S. Aiyer: Senior Vice President — Operations

Harleen Mehta: Senior Vice President — Sales

Business model of Lemon Tree Hotels

The hotel chain earns revenue via 3 avenues:

Owns hotels: Lemon Tree owns hotels and offers them to customers

Leases hotels: the hotel chain takes hotels on lease and earns by renting them to customers

Manages hotels: ties up with the management of other hotels and earns on a commission basis)

Business segments of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited

The company operates in the following segments:

Upscale

Mid-priced — upper-midscale, midscale, and economy

Brands of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd

Lemon Tree Hotels operates under the following brands to serve customers belonging to its various business segments and meet their evolving behaviour:

Aurika Hotels & Resorts — Upscale

Lemon Tree Premier — Upper Midscale

Keys Prima — Upper Midscale

Keys Select — Midscale

Lemon Tree Hotels — Midscale

Keys Lite — Economy

Red Fox Hotels — Economy

In FY2020, Lemon Tree Hotels acquired 100% stake in Berggruen Hotels Private Limited via its subsidiary Fleur Hotels Private Limited. This makes Berggruen Hotels a direct subsidiary of Fleur Hotels Private Limited and an indirect subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited.

Peers of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd

Indian Hotels Company Ltd, EIH Ltd, and Chalet Hotels Ltd are some of the peers of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. Following is an image that compares the valuation metrics of these stocks.

To assess how Lemon Tree share compares with its peers based on technical and forecast metrics, go to ‘Peers’ tab of the stock page on Tickertape.

Lemon Tree share price

Here’s a chart comparing Lemon Tree share price movements with that of Indian Hotels and EIH Ltd from 16th Oct 2019 to 12th Oct 2020. You can also compare the stock with others.

Financials of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd

Last 4 yrs’ income statement of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd

While Lemon Tree Hotel’s revenue and EBITDA have risen consistently from FY2017 to FY2020, its net income saw a sharp decline in FY2020. This can be attributed to tepid demand due to the pandemic. Further, the increase in the company’s revenue is mostly due to its cost cutting-initiatives.

Over the last 5 yrs, Lemon Tree Hotels has generated a higher revenue compared to the industrial average. If you wish to do an in-depth analysis of Lemon Tree’s financials, you can do so by using the quarterly financials feature of Tickertape. Here’s how you can access the feature.

Last 4 yrs’ balance sheet of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited

Though Lemon Tree Hotel’s current ratio rose for the first 3 yrs in consideration, it dropped in FY2020 — due to the pandemic. The numbers also suggest that the company doesn’t have liquid assets in proportion with its current liabilities. Nonetheless, Lemon Tree Hotels current ratio has been higher than the industry average over the last 5 yrs, which is noteworthy.

Talking about the debt-to-equity ratio, the figure has seen a consistent rise over the 4 yrs under review. It also suggests that the company’s operations are significantly funded by debt. In fact, the company’s debt-to-equity ratio has been higher than the industry average over the last 5 yrs.

Cashflow statement of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd

On Tickertape, you can access 9 yrs’ financial statements for every stock listed on NSE. Visit Lemon Tree Hotels stock page to view the information for all the 9 yrs.

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd’s Q1 FY2021 results

Due to lack of business owing to the pandemic, Lemon Tree Hotels put in place a two-pronged strategy: to earn revenue from all possible segments amid the testing situation and redefine its cost fixed and variable structure. That is why the company implemented various cost-cutting measures — these include voluntary pay cuts and strict control in power and fuel cost — so expenses could shrink to match the level of revenue.

Although demand for Lemon Tree’s hotel rooms wasn’t at pre-COVID levels during Q1, the company saw it coming from Indians opting for institutional quarantine under the Vande Bharat Mission, global IT majors, and frontline workers. With 71% of inventory operational, a mere average occupancy of 28.9%, and average room rates down by 34.4%, the hotel chain’s revenue for Q1 FY2021 declined by 71.1% y-o-y. The hotel chain’s total operating expenses and EBITDA were also down by 62.2% and 83.8%, respectively.

Average Daily Rate (ADR) declined by 34.4% y-o-y compared to 60% of the industry. ADR is the average tariff per room per day, which is set based on the demand and supply in the sector. A decline in ADR also brings down the revenue

The occupancy rate fell by 48.6% during the quarter under review. The industry occupancy fell to 15%

The fees earned from managed hotels was Rs 0.5 cr, 1.1% of operations revenue

Total expenses came down by 62.2% y-o-y

According to the management, Lemon Tree Hotels has sufficient cash to pay the total expenses including debt for the following 4 quarters. Thanks to Unlock 3.0, the hotel chain had 85.5% of its owned/leased inventory operational in Jun. Although the company has seen a negligible rise in demand, the Lemon Tree Hotels hopes that the hospitality industry would start recovering from the second half of the FY2021.

Recent developments

Recently, Lemon Tree Hotels Limited launched two new properties in India.

Resort Lazy Lagoon at Baga, Goa

Hotel in Dwarka, Gujarat

As mentioned, the company has 3 own hotels and over 25 management hotels in the pipeline.

Prospects of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited

The pandemic and the resultant lockdown has had an enormous impact on Lemon Tree Hotels and the same would continue until business picks up. For now and some time to come, the hotel chain faces the structural loss of demand.

Finally, we suggest you conduct your own research before making an investment decision. Read the entire coverage of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd here.

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YuppTV acquires rights of Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020

The OTT platform will likely be airing the Dream11 IPL 2020 from Sep 19th to Nov 10th, 2020. In contrast to different cricketing tournaments, IPL T20 matches have very brief sport intervals, of nearly three hours, making them rather more thrilling. Promotions are additionally carried out on a big scale. Leveraging this chance, YuppTV goes to air the digital stay streaming of Dream11 IPL 2020 in Australia, Continental Europe, Malaysia, South East Asia (besides Singapore), Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Central Asia, Central & South America.

Commenting on the affiliation, Mr Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO of YuppTV, stated, “Over the previous few years, IPL has turn into probably the most beloved cricketing match within the nation. Amidst the lockdown, it can result in a brand new sensation, optimism, and craze within the viewers. The stay expertise of the IPL, devoted know-how viewing expertise and immediate digital expertise will improve this 12 months’s match for followers, albeit from the protection of their houses as an alternative of crowded stadiums. The rights may also assist YuppTV witness skyrocketing viewership.”

YuppTV one of many world’s largest internet-based TV and On-demand service supplier for South Asian content material, providing greater than 250+ TV channels, 3000+ Motion pictures, and 100+ TV Exhibits in 14 languages will now with the rights of Dream11 IPL 2020 will add on extra viewers giving them the very best expertise of digital IPL with the texture of the stadium at dwelling.

About YuppTV

YuppTV is without doubt one of the world’s largest internet-based TV and On-demand service supplier for South Asian content material, providing greater than 250+ TV channels, 3000+ Motion pictures and 100+ TV Exhibits in 14 languages. YuppTV, has obtained funding from Emerald Media, a Pan-Asian platform established by main international funding agency KKR for investing within the media and leisure sector, whereby Emerald Media acquired a major minority stake within the firm for US$50mn. Emerald Media is led by business veterans Rajesh Kamat and Paul Aiello, supported by an skilled crew of executives. YuppTV had earlier raised its Collection A spherical of funding from Poarch Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama.

YuppTV is at present ranked #1 Web Pay TV platform for Indians dwelling overseas and the biggest Web TV platform from premium content material availability in India.

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So what are the plans for next week? Or are we taking things as they come???

I'm going back to London Monday night (I'm currently home in Chicago), then I have a little more than a week in London before swapping flats with a couple in Florence! It's very The Holiday. They live in a very cool neighborhood so looking forward to visiting museums but also just hanging around in cafes.

Then I've got an awkward like 2.5 week period before I have to be back in London in the third week of June, then my family arrive early July for Wimbledon, then we all fly out to Greece for my best childhood friend's wedding (her fiance is Greek), then three weeks later we're all off the Olympics! My mom will be hanging around with me in between (maybe London, maybe elsewhere, tbc).

And then late Aug-mid Sep I'll be in northern India, Nepal, and then two weeks in Bhutan. It's surprisingly busy!

#s narrates her life #a lot is happening!#correspondence

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India U-19 stars join Delhi Dynamos

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Inspiring Women I Met in Bhutan – and What Happiness Means to Them.

The Bhutan happiness index has intrigued me for a long time. So I tried to figure out what happiness means to its people.

Is this indescribable feeling happiness? I wondered as my partner and I hiked through the blue pine forests of Bhutan’s Haa Valley. Up gentle hills we walked, alive with the scent of rain from the night before. Prayer flags fluttered in the wind. White and pink wildflowers dotted the landscape.

I had landed up in Bhutan last autumn to speak about my book at the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival. And found myself immediately drawn to the old world charm, neighbourhood forests, mountains, traditional architecture, people, food and slow life of the capital city Thimphu.

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Perhaps like everyone else, I’ve been intrigued and fascinated by the idea of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness. Is Bhutan really the happiest country in the world, I found myself wondering. Will I be able to glean the secret to happiness while I’m there?

Over nearly a month of traversing the magical beauty of Bhutan, I ended up meeting local writers, entrepreneurs, travellers, farmers, thinkers and dreamers. Some were fleeting encounters, some easy friendships. To some, I couldn’t help but pose the question, what is happiness anyway?

As we stay home and introspect about life during this global lockdown, I’m finding solace in their answers:

Happiness is having a purpose in life (and the Bhutan happiness index is not a literal measure)

Bhutan happiness index – a development indicator, not a literal measure.

I was in complete awe of Sonam Pelden – a Forbes 30 under 30 tech entrepreneur – as she spoke about Bhutan’s evolving digital landscape at Mountain Echoes. I felt her enthusiasm for the digital world back when I worked in Singapore, but perhaps I’ve lost some of it to cynicism along the way.

Chatting with her though, I first learnt how Bhutan actually calculates its Gross National Happiness Index (GNH). Unlike popular perception, the GNH is not a literal measure of happiness or even emotional contentment. It assesses changes in 33 indicators through surveys with randomly selected households. Parameters include psychological well-being, education, health, governance, ecological resilience and standard of living. This ultimately gives a glimpse of whether people are moving from the “unhappy” end of the spectrum towards the “deeply happy” end. But more than that, it helps create a development road-map targeting low-performing parameters.

Sonam says candidly, “The narrative put forth by popular media propagates the notion of a naïve blissful nation – albeit enticing – where tribes of smiling people are constantly gripped in song and dance. This is a dangerous half-fiction which needs to be fought on all fronts. It incubates anti-intellectualism and a sense of entitlement, and perhaps even more troublesomely, manages to distort how Bhutanese people perceive themselves. There is so much more than smiling and dancing to Gross National Happiness – and we need to push that forward!”

Personally for her, “the pursuit of happiness means the pursuit of usefulness. Ultimately being useful and having a purpose in life – i.e adding value to my community and to myself makes me feel more fulfilled, more alive – all the things we associate happiness with.”

On the other hand, “being happy implies permanence – it implies you have completed all your prerequisites and now you get to sit atop your giant pile of happy forever. You have retired from the everyday roller coaster of emotions to simply revel in your happiness.

And this is why I have a problem with Bhutan being dubbed as the happiest place on earth.”

Also read: Unexpected Friendships in the Dominican Republic

Happiness is a mindset

With Tashi, chatting about Bhutan, happiness and life.

“I’m too smart to be sitting at home,” Tashi said, only half joking. She aced her studies, but life had different plans for her. Back in the early 90s, much like in India, women in Bhutan were expected to marry early, as per the wishes of their parents.

But that didn’t stop her from becoming an entrepreneur. She refurbished her 80-year-old house in the remote Ura village of Bumthang Valley and opened it up to travellers seeking a taste of rural life. That’s how we met.

As a passionate and forward-thinking farmer, she was chosen among a handful to travel to Austria and learn from organic farmers across the country! When she returned, they even helped her build a stone oven to practice bread making – the only one of its kind in all of Bhutan. In her cosy kitchen, we gathered one night to drink homemade ara – a fermented (and potent) local rice brew. Chatting about life in Bumthang and her adventures in Austria, I couldn’t help but wonder what she made of happiness.

“To me, happiness is something we set our minds to. No matter how hard life gets, it is about being able to take it easy, think in positive ways, and just feel satisfied with what we have,” she explained.

Indeed, it’s easy to complain about the cards we’ve been dealt by life. But perhaps the only way to pursue happiness is to choose how we play the hand.

Also read: What the Village Folk of Kumaon Taught Me About Life

Happiness is seeking inspiration on the road

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At the Mountain Echoes festival, I was delighted to share the stage with Tshering Denkar – Bhutan’s first solo female traveller and travel blogger. Her passion to get off the beaten track in Bhutan, hitchhike to remote parts of the country, connect with indigenous communities and bring their stories to the world is infectious.

We ended up hiking in the forests of Thimphu together. And that’s when I learnt that she was invited to meet His Majesty The Fifth King of Bhutan after he read her blog! He commended her for her fearless travels and curiosity about her own land. Indeed, her blog inspired us to travel all the way to Haa Valley. And her stories of the remote eastern corners of Bhutan make me long to return to the country.

“Happiness to me is Bhutan’s offbeat trails and unexplored places. It is seeing how people in far-flung regions, even without basic necessities, seem content with their lives. It is about becoming a part of other cultures and traditions on my sojourns. Happiness to me is Bhutan itself,” says Denkar.

As a fellow traveller, I think I get it. Being on the road often makes me feel close to the illusive, inexplicable feeling of happiness.

Also read: Meet the Courageous Indian Woman Who Travels the World Solo – On a Wheelchair!

Happiness is an inside job

Hiking up to the famous Paro Taktsang.

As a vegan traveller, I was amazed to learn that Bhutan has no slaughterhouses! Consciously harming sentient beings is considered out of line with the Buddhist principle of compassion. Ironically though, Bhutan imports meat from India…

The quest to understand Bhutan’s complex relationship with animals led me to Yangso. The pioneer of Bhutan’s small but passionate vegan movement and founder of the country’s first vegan club. Through her, I discovered vegan-friendly local brands and connected with other Bhutanese vegans. We ended up hosting a meetup in Thimphu and swapped stories of vegan, eco-friendly and minimalist living. Her passionate advocacy for animal rights in a country whose national dish is ema datshi (cheese and chillies), left me inspired. So I had to ask Yangso what happiness meant to her.

“Happiness to me is an inside job. I maybe in the most peaceful and happiest country in the world, but to me happiness is a state of mind. It is embracing the present moment. It is acceptance. It is patience. It is knowing that my existence matters,” she said.

That inside job is not always easy. But I know for a fact that to the billions of animals suffering out there, her existence matters. And hopefully, her patience will pay off.

Also read: On Life and Contentment: A Conversation With Buddhist Monks in Thailand

Happiness is giving back

With Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother. Wish I’d asked her the Bhutan happiness question!

At the end of our panel, Denkar, Pem C (the founder of Bhutan’s first lifestyle magazine) and I had the great honour of being invited to chat with Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. I would only later learn how rare that honour was!

For someone who inspires so much awe and respect among the Bhutanese, I was surprised to hear her open up about her youthful adventures before she embarked on a different journey as one of the Queens to the visionary Fourth King of Bhutan. I didn’t get the opportunity to ask her about happiness, but her eyes lit up as she spoke about her foundation, Tarayana.

She travelled across Bhutan, to far-flung villages, trying to grasp the challenges of rural living. And set up the Tarayana Foundation to support sustainable development and vocational livelihoods on the remote countryside. Green technologies are at the core of these projects – including micro hydro power projects in off-grid villages, bio sand water filtration, dry composting toilets and solar dryers for food preservation.

It sounds to me like happiness might just be about making a difference in the lives of those less privileged than us, in whatever way we can.

What do you think of the Bhutan happiness index? What does happiness mean to you?

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The 5op 5 Fall destinations… to be transformed

By Christopher Hill on Sep 04, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Europe, India, Italy, Morocco, Nepal, Oceania, Regions, Western Europe

Mid-September to mid-December can be tricky to get right in terms of travel destinations, mostly due to unsettled weather, rains and even hurricanes.

But help is at hand!

There are parts of the world where these months are ideal: the rainy season has finished and resplendent in greenery in India and Bhutan, the scorching heat has passed in Morocco, the crowds have dropped off in Italy, and Australia, well, it is hard to pick a bad month for Australia, but if I had to, July-August can be pretty cool and wet, at least in the southern states.

What follows is my Top 5 recommendations for travel in the Fall, where you and your family can enjoy luxury accommodation, incredible sights, and leave a legacy by making a difference, creating treasured memories in a diverse array, from wildlife conservation to teaching to building to caring for the homeless.

1. Australia

In early Fall (September and early October) the whole of Australia is up for grabs; beyond that and you risk heavy tropical rains in the far north, such as in Kakadu or the Kimberleys.

I recommend focusing on Sydney, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef for first timers, but for those with more time or repeat visitors, South Australia has so much to offer, from the extraordinary Wilpena Pound to Australia’s largest lake (Lake Eyre) to “Australia’s Galapagos” (Kangaroo Island) and of course the Barossa and Clare Valleys for wine lovers.

Superb accommodation recommendations in South Australia are: Southern Ocean Lodge, Arkaba Conservancy, and The Louise.

Make your trip to Australia meaningful by spending a few days conserving wildlife: help count kangaroos and wallabies, protect rivers from erosion and assist university researchers in the Blue Mountains. Stay at the fabulous eco-luxury One & Only Wolgan Valley – I suggest going at least one way by helicopter to truly appreciate the stunning vistas.

2. Morocco

Morocco is arguably at its best from September to November, as the temperature is pleasant everywhere, and snow hasn’t yet fallen in the Atlas Mountains, meaning you can experience some epic hikes. Blend this with a night or two glamping in the Sahara Desert, exploring the souks of Marrakech and Fes, and even some beach time. Dar Ahlam is a little known paradise, and Sir Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot is spectacular in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.

Of course to really create treasured memories and make an impact, I recommend rolling up your sleeves, and in Morocco you can help renovate the home of a low-income family in Marrakech. By doing so, you get to interact meaningfully with the local people, hear their stories and gain insights into their lives (over copious cups of mint tea), all of which will leave a profound impression and your kids will realize how fortunate they are, and return home changed.

3. India

India is another country that shines from November to December, and much of the country is ideal at this time (except really for hiking in the Himalayas/Ladakh). First timers will love the classic Delhi-Agra-Jaipur (though I have suggestions for making even this extra special, for instance with a walking tour led by a former street-kid, or a cooking class in an Indian home), and wildlife seekers will be enthralled by the sight of a Royal Bengal Tiger in one of the National Parks such as Bandhavgarh.

The beaches of Goa round out any itinerary well, or you can explore magical Rajasthan in more depth, or cruise Kerala’s backwaters in a luxury converted rice barge.

You are spoilt for choice in the range of options for making a difference as well, from teaching in an inspiring school in a Delhi slum, to renovating the school, to conserving elephants or bears, to installing an eco-friendly stove for a family. Choosing any of these will hugely enrich your trip – you will create treasured memories, and be the change.

4. Italy

As you know, Italy is an easy destination to get to for UK and even US readers, and the Fall is a wonderful time to be there, as the weather is still good, but the hordes of visitors is reduced – helped even more by me arranging for you to have a private viewing of such treasures as the Sistine Chapel or a wing of the Uffizi Gallery.

Here you can indulge in a cooking class with a Michelin chef or get your adrenalin fix touring the Ferrari factory and even driving one of their supercars on a track. Your kids can train to be gladiators in Rome, and cycling in lesser-known Puglia is a fantastic family activity.

And you can bond closer with your kids whilst helping at a kitchen serving nutritious, beautiful meals to the homeless – you will see barriers being broken and experience engagement as you interact with dignity and respect.

5. Bhutan and Nepal

Head to the Himalayas just before the snowfall makes it too cold: both Nepal and Bhutan are fascinating and rewarding, with some distinct differences:

Nepal is higher, and in my opinion offers better trekking with more jaw dropping scenery (and Mt Everest of course)

Bhutan has arguably preserved its culture better, with the vast majority of people wearing the traditional attire in daily life

Nepal has better wildlife viewing, especially if you are looking for tiger, elephants or rhino, though Bhutan does have the Takin and Blacked Neck Crane

Bhutan does luxury better – Aman, Como and Taj have been there for years, and if that weren’t enough, Six Senses have opened five incredible lodges this year.

The cuisine is better in Nepal, though in the luxury lodges in Bhutan you will have no issues.

In terms of giving back, in Nepal you can really make a big impact by helping renovate homes damaged by earthquake in a remote part of Nepal (basic tents are the accommodation on offer), and in Bhutan you can renovate the home of a low-income family (within driving distance of one of the luxury lodges).

Not sure which one to choose? Do one this year and another next Fall!

Christopher Hill is Founder and CEO at Hands Up Holidays. Hands Up Holiadays is an award-winning travel company specialising in tailor-made luxury family trips that combine sightseeing with hands-on service projects.

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