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january 26, 2021
India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day today. It was on this
historic day that the Constitution of India came into force. India,
today a country of over 1.3 billion people, the world’s largest
democracy and the third-largest economy in purchasing power
parity terms, continues to march ahead resolutely.
72nd Republic Day of | January 26, 2021 | 01
Ram Nath Kovind
President of India
Ambassador’s Message Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
O
n the occasion of India’s 72nd tions, achieving universal and equitable personal message from the Prime Min- workers who have been participating in
Republic Day, I extend warm healthcare, building infrastructure, ister of India to High Highness the Amir, the successful and timely delivery of the
greetings and best wishes to networking communities, eliminating inviting him to visit India. The invitation associated infrastructure here. We are
all fellow Indians and friends of poverty, universalising access to housing has been kindly accepted. equally indebted to doctors, nurses and
India in the State of Qatar. with modern sanitation and electricity, The multi-faceted partnership paramedics who have been continuously
I also avail of this opportunity to digitising economy, nurturing start-ups between India and Qatar continues to on the forefront of our fight against the
express our deep gratitude to His High- and innovations. At the same time, in strengthen in various areas, including ongoing pandemic. It was, therefore, a
ness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh pursuit of our core value of “Vasudhaiva energy, trade, investment, security, de- proud moment to see Indian healthcare
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, His High- Kutumbakam’ (World is one family), fence, education, sports, culture, people personnel being included and honoured
ness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin India is sharing its fruits of development to people contact. in the big contingent of medical frontline
Khalifa Al Thani, the other members of with the entire world. Bilateral trade and investment part- team during Qatar’s national day parade
the Royal Family and the Government The global nership between India last month.
of the State of Qatar for their continued pandemic last year and Qatar continues This year, we celebrated 16th Prava-
patronage and support for the Indian presented unprec- to grow. India is the si Bharatiya Divas on January 9, 2021. I
community in Qatar. edented challenges for third largest export am delighted that the Indian community
Republic Day is precious. Seventy- the entire humanity. destination for Qatar. in Qatar participated with full enthusi-
one years ago, on this historic day, the In these challenging Qatar is the largest asm and well-renowned member of the
Constitution of India, which enshrines times, India and its supplier of LNG to Indian Community Dr Mohan Thomas
the ideals and aspirations that guided 1.3 billion people have India, accounting for was awarded the prestigious Pravasi
India’s peaceful freedom movement, demonstrated resolve 55 percent of India’s Bharatiya Samman Award by the Hon’ble
came into effect. This is an occasion and resilience, and global LNG imports President of India for his valuable contri-
to reaffirm our commitment to justice, ability to convert chal- and 15 percent of bution in the field of Medicine.
liberty, fraternity and equality across our lenges into opportuni- Qatar’s total export of We are proud of the Indian com-
society and among all fellow Indians. ties. This is manifest LNG. Last month, the munity organisations in various parts of
On this auspicious occasion, we in the quick manner energy ministers of Qatar who have contributed immensely
also remember the Father of the Nation in which we not only India and Qatar have and selflessly for welfare and wellbe-
Mahatma Gandhi, who was the guiding
light of India’s freedom movement. His
became self-sufficient
in personal protection HE Deepak Mittal decided to set up a
task force to explore
ing of fellow Indians, especially during
the challenging times of pandemic.
quest for equality and justice is the equipment, diagnos- Ambassador of India opportunities for The Embassy continues to reach out
mantra for our Republic. Last year, we tic and therapeutic to Qatar investment by Qatar to all Indians, especially the blue collar
concluded celebrations of the 150th kits but also ensured in the entire energy workers, with the aim to ensure their
birth anniversary of Gandhiji. It was a reliable supplies of the same to over value chain in India. The leadership wellbeing and deliver services to their
great pleasure to see the younger gen- 150 countries. India has stood up as has also decided to set up a joint task doorsteps. The 6th meeting of the India-
erations re-discover Gandhiji. the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ and made force to fast track investments by Qatar Qatar Joint Working Group on Labour
On this Day, we also recall and available its vaccine production capabili- Investment Authority into India. and Manpower Development was held in
acknowledge the work of men and ties to the humanity. India has produced India and Qatar have close coop- December 2020. Both sides agreed on
women of principle and patriotism – the two indigenous vaccines and rolled out eration in international fora and India institutionalising mechanism to protect
members of the Constituent Assembly. world’s largest mass vaccination drive in joining the United Nations Security and promote interests of migrant work-
The most notable among them was Dr the country on January 16, 2021. At the Council from January 1, 2021 as a ers and facilitate movement of people in
Bhimrao Ambedkar, who chaired the same time, India also started vaccine non-permanent member adds new a safe and secure manner. We wel-
Drafting Committee and was instrumen- supplies to countries in the neighbour- opportunities for closer cooperation. come and appreciate the series of very
tal in producing a document that laid hood. India is playing its due role in the India welcomes the recent agreement progressive labour law reform measures
the foundations of the Republic and resurgence of economy in post-Covid for normalisation of relations between adopted by the Government of the State
continues to be guiding light for genera- scenario too. Qatar and other countries in the region. of Qatar. These are very positive steps
tions. It is only in fitness of things that On this day, we also recognise and India has always supported resolution towards promoting and protecting the
Indians have also started celebrating celebrate our deep-rooted, historical and of issues through diplomacy and dia- rights of the immigrant work force. We
November 26 as the Constitution Day multi-faceted ties with Qatar, and take logue. It is hoped that the rapproche- remain engaged with Qatar authorities
every year to mark the day of adoption this opportunity to thank the people of ment would strengthen peace, security to ensure the welfare of Indian workers.
of our Constitution. Qatar for their warmth and hospitality. and stability in the region. We deeply appreciate their cooperation
Based on the values enshrined Our bilateral relations are nurtured The Indian expatriate community is and support in this regard.
in our Constitution, India continues to by the close chemistry between our an integral part of Qatar’s development I once again warmly congratulate
march ahead in the journey towards full- leadership. Prime Minister Shri Naren- journey. They have earned a well- all members of the Indian community in
ing the aspirations of our people. Today, dra Modi and His Highness the Amir of deserved reputation for its commitment, Qatar on the Republic Day of India. I am
India is a country of over 1.3 billion peo- State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad hard work and law-abiding nature. The confident that all of you would continue
ple, the world’s largest democracy and Al Thani have been in regular touch over entire community celebrates and par- to contribute towards the develop-
the third largest economy in purchasing- the past year. Following their conversa- ticipate in Qatar’s successes, including ment, progress and prosperity of our
power-parity terms. We are leapfrogging tion in December 2020, External Affairs the return of Asian Games to Qatar in host country and work towards further
technologies, attaining Aatma Nirbharta, Minister of India HE Dr S Jaishankar 2030. The two year countdown for FIFA strengthening the bonds of friendship
empowering our farmers, equipping our paid an official visit to Qatar on Decem- World Cup 2022 has just started. We and cooperation between India and
soldiers, educating our younger genera- ber 27-28, 2020. He handed over a are proud of the Indian companies and Qatar.
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India-qatar Bilateral relations
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with
met with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on December 28, 2020. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on December 28, 2020. During
Jaishankar handed over a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra the meeting, HH the Father Amir appreciated the contribution of the Indian
Modi to HH the Amir inviting him to visit India and thanking Qatar for taking community in Qatar and recalled his visits to India. Jaishankar thanked him for
care of the Indian community during COVID-19 pandemic. his continued guidance on India-Qatar relations. He also appreciated HH the
Father Amir for his insights on global and regional developments.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin
Abdulrahman Al Thani met with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Abdulaziz Al Thani met with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on
December 28, 2020. The ministers discussed ways to strengthen the multi-faceted December 28, 2020. They discussed strengthening bilateral economic and
bilateral relationship in areas such as energy, trade, investment, food processing, security cooperation.
healthcare, education, culture, defence and security. They agreed to maintain regu-
lar consultations and coordination on all issues of mutual interest.
India’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Deepak Mittal called on Minister of State India’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Deepak Mittal met with Minister of State for
HE Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari on September 14, 2020. They discussed Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on November 16, 2020. They
the historical, cultural relations between India and Qatar. reviewed bilateral relations and issues of common concern.
72nd Republic Day of | January 26, 2021 | 03
India to drive COVID-19 vaccine
India News Network
A
ttesting India’s role as pharmacy
of the world, credit ratings special-
delivery in Asia-Pacific: Moody’s
ist Moody’s Analytics has said that
India is set to drive the Asia Pacific
region’s distribution efforts for COVID-19
vaccines.
India as the largest producer of vaccines
in the world with 60 percent of the global
share is well-positioned to use its existing
manufacturing capabilities to contribute to
mass vaccine production and distribution
needs for other countries in addition to
meeting its domestic requirements, Moody’s
said in a report.
“With exports of the COVID-19 vaccines
expected to begin soon, India looks set to
take the lead in driving the region’s distri-
bution efforts in the months ahead,” the
report said.
The credit ratings agency’s findings reso-
nate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state-
ment on January 9, when he said, “Today,
India is ready with not one but two made in
India vaccines to protect the entire human-
ity. Being the world’s pharmacy, India is com- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches
mitted to making the medicines available to
the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive.
every needing person across the world.”
The ratings agency’s report also con-
firmed that India’s advancement towards
inoculations is an important development of the pandemic within the region,” Moody’s Japan and South Korea leading to renewed break remains well below the regional
for the region. India began the world’s larg- Analytics report further explained. restrictions including shutdowns across Ja- median, Moody’s Analytics said.
est vaccination drive on January 16 with Escalating economic costs of COVID-19 pan’s key prefectures, the report elaborated. The Moody Analytics’ report further men-
nearly 200,000 immunised on the first day have pushed countries in the Asia-Pacific It also cited that the Southeast Asian tioned that, “For many countries, the recent
of the programme. region to step up efforts towards vaccine economies of Indonesia, the Philippines and turn has prompted a more urgent need to
“As India is the second most-impacted procurement and the rollout, Moody’s Ana- Malaysia are battling intensifying caseloads advance with their vaccine procurement and
country in the world, after the US, the need lytics report reckoned. with stringent containment measures. China, implementation plans,” further adding that
for local immunisation is paramount to Forecasting the recovery momentum as too, has placed four cities under lockdown in the Asia-Pacific region, there is a gradual
contain the significant socio-economic costs, uneven, the agency predicted that near-term after a sudden rise in daily caseloads, but noticeable shift away from the relatively
and the country’s success in advancing on prospects for local containment have taken though at an average of under 100 cases guarded approach to one that is more proac-
this front will eventually soften the severity a turn for worse with the third waves in per day over the past week, the new out- tive and akin to Western economies.
04 | January 26, 2021 | 72nd Republic Day of
Four indigenous sports to be part of
Khelo India Youth Games 2021
India has a rich heritage of India Youth Games these four disciplines,
along with Yogasana, will get their much-
indigenous sports deserved attention among sports enthusi-
asts and youth of the country. In the coming
and these games have years, we will be able to add more indig-
enous sports at the Khelo Games,” Rijiju
huge popularity was quoted saying in a statement issued by
the ministry.
“We are glad to know that the Sports
India News Network Ministry has included Indian ancient martial
art Gatka in the Khelo India Youth Games.
F
our indigenous games will be a part We are sure that this effort of Khelo India
of the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 will certainly help to promote and revive
scheduled to be held in Haryana. The a forgotten Indian traditional martial art
games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, having a historical significance. In addition,
Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba, India’s Ministry this step will give a boost to the efforts
of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced. of National Gatka Association of India in
The selected games represent different furtherance of creating awareness in the
parts of the country. country as well as overseas,” said National
Kalaripayattu has its origin from Kerala Gatka Association of India President Harjeet
and has practitioners all over the world. Bol- Singh Grewal.
lywood actor Vidyut Jammwal is one of the The Thang-Ta Federation also confirmed
practitioners of the sports form. that the competition will vastly popularise
Mallakhamb is well-known across India, An art form from Manipur, Thang-Ta has was the ministry’s priority to preserve, pro- the sport. “Over 400 athletes from differ-
with Madhya Pradesh as well as Maharash- passed into oblivion in recent decades. But mote and popularise these games. He said ent States will participate in the competi-
tra being the hotspots of this sport. the sport is set to get national recognition the games have huge popularity and there tion. We want to be very successful in the
Gatka, the traditional fighting style of again at the Khelo India Youth Games 2021. is no better platform than the Khelo India competition and this will help us get more
the Nihang Sikh Warriors, originates from Pointing out that India had a rich herit- Games where athletes of these disciplines recognition nationally and internationally,”
Punjab. It is used both as self-defence as age of indigenous sports, Union Minister of can compete. Thang-Ta Federation of India Secretary Vinod
well as a sport. Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju said it “I am confident that in the 2021 Khelo Sharma said.
COVID -19 taught us to be
self-reliant: Jaishankar
India News Network alities to 120 countries. India also sent
medicines to 150 nations, many with large
A
prominent lesson India has learnt Pravasi communities, added the minister.
from the COVID-19 pandemic is Reposing faith in the Pravasis, the min-
self-reliance and there is a need ister said that they were an immense source
for shorter, trusted, and resilient of pride.
supply chains, External Affairs Minister S The minister also highlighted the
Jaishankar has said. government’s diaspora initiatives, like the
Speaking at the inaugural session of the ‘Know India Programme’ for young overseas
16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, he suggested Indians and Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana
that India’s policy of Atmanirbhar Bharat for the older generation. He also gave the in-
aims at building stronger capacities stance of the scholarship programme for
to make a larger contribution diaspora children that has expanded
abroad. The government is cultural activities of Indian Embas-
seeking to involve the Indian di- sies and ICCR Centres abroad.
aspora that has a well-earned The virtual conferences that
reputation as high achievers, were held as a precursor to the
he added. celebrations of the 16th Pravasi
The backdrop of the Bharatiya Divas 2021 had five
devastating COVID-19 pan- themes - Role of Diaspora in
demic has presented unprec- promoting India’s culture; Targeting
edented challenges and this a US$ 5 Trillion Atmanirbhar Economy
has strengthened bonds with by boosting MSMEs; Gulf-India ties;
Pravasis, the minister elaborated Media & Entertainment partnerships
citing examples of the Vande to showcase India@75; and
Bharat Mission that has Bringing Together
brought more than Young Achiev-
3.5 million Indi- ers from India
ans home. The and Indian
mission also Diaspora,
facilitated the minister
the return India’s External Affairs noted.
from India Minister S Jaishankar
of those of
other nation-
72nd Republic Day of | January 26, 2021 | 05
New Toyota Fortuner 2021: A stylish SUV
New Toyota Fortuner pairs stylish design and advanced
connected technology with off-road capabilities
T
he New Toyota Fortuner 2021 has at- engines include a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, Control (VSC), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution notably enhanced, with its large front grille and
tracted the attention of many car lovers which produces 164 hp and 245 nm of torque, (EBD), Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS), Hill- silver bumper strips creating a stronger sense of
as the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) pairs and a 4-liter V6 engine that churns out 235 hp start Assist Control (HAC), among many others. rigidity and dependability.
stylish design and advanced connected and 376 nm of torque. Available in eight distinctive exterior colours, “The SUV’s appearance also benefits from
technology with off-road capabilities. The Fortuner’s 6-speed automatic transmis- the new Fortuner provides customers with the newly designed Light Guiding Headlights with
The stylish SUV, launched in Qatar recently sion maximises engine potential and features opportunity to express their individuality. These Daytime Running Lights, together with a pair of
by Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. (AAB), features multi-stage gears that are optimised to improve include the new Sparkling Black Pearl CS, which stylish LED Guiding Taillights that make it stand
a spacious interior with a three-row seven-seat drive force in the low-speed range. offers a classic stylish look while emphasising out after dark,” Murugan said.
configuration. The gear ratios have been set to provide a the SUV’s commanding presence. Meanwhile, Marketing Manager Firas Mufti Senior said,
With a refreshed design and upgraded strong acceleration with powerful torque, making the interior is available in Chamois, which cre- “Drivers and passengers can enjoy a range
features that promise a more refined experience the car highly capable for off-road adventures. ate a warm atmosphere and contribute to the of intelligent features designed to increase
for drivers and passengers, the seven-seater As with any other Toyota model, safety vehicle’s premium feel. Further expressing its convenience and safety that not only make for
SUV builds on the model’s heritage as a stylish remains a top priority for the new Fortuner. The elegant yet sporty character, the new Fortuner a highly comfortable drive, but also, a more
yet durable SUV with four-wheel-drive powered SUV incorporates a comprehensive array of fea- comes equipped with a choice of 17-inch or elegant way to get out there and explore. These
off-road capabilities. tures designed to protect its occupants. These redesigned 18-inch alloy wheels. include an 8-inch Display Audio that comes with
The Fortuner is available with a choice of include SRS airbags for the front seats along According to AAB Acting CEO RK Murugan, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as
highly efficient petrol engine options. The petrol with a knee airbag for the driver, Vehicle Stability the new Fortuner’s exterior design has been well as the T-Connect app by Toyota.”
06 | January 26, 2021 | 72nd Republic Day of
RECENT EMBASSY ACTIVITIES
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
The 74th Independence Day of India was celebrated on the
premises of Indian embassy in Qatar with great zeal. The
Ambassador of India HE Deepak Mittal hoisted the flag of India
followed by the national anthem. The ambassador read out the
address of the president of India. The event was live-streamed
for the Indian community on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The
event ended with the presentation of cultural programme by the Bazm-e-Sadaf International: At the
forefront of community service
students of the Indian schools. The event was attended by com-
munity members and Mission’s staff and their families.
B
azm-e-Sadaf International (BSI) is the Along with carrying out our publication
GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS name of a mission, a dream and an
interminable journey towards newer
programmes, holding seminars and conduct-
ing literary activities, we now wish to contrib-
To mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the goals. We wish to turn it into a movement ute in the field of education. Education is our
Mission live streamed a 50-minute event and carry it beyond the Gulf, as also to essential need; it gives us a way to develop a
titled ‘Gandhi Katha’ (Story on Mahatma those countries where Urdu’s linguistic and meaningful dialogue with the world at large.
Gandhi), featuring renowned Gandhian Dr cultural Diasporas exist with prominence. In the pandemic period, we have tried to
Shobhana Radhakrishna, on online plat- We wish to do so in order to promote Urdu serve the humanity and generated some re-
forms. Embassy of India, Doha commemo- language, literature, and culture and achieve sources, distributed among those who need
rated Gandhi Jayanti and 151st birth an- those objectives that define our individual, it in India. We have organised some online
niversary of Mahatma Gandhi with great fervour and enthusiasm. Indian Ambassador to Qatar social and cultural identity. programmes to initiate a dialogue between
HE Deepak Mittal paid floral tribute to Gandhiji and a sapling was planted on the premises of We have an international literary Urdu Urdu lovers of the world. We have miles to
the embassy to mark the occasion. The event began with the rendition of bhajans and a video journal called Resala Sadaf and have initi- go with the co-operation of our loving as-
based on Gandhiji’s quotes, and global rendition of Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye. ated a programme of publications in which sociates. After proper deliberation, we have
we have more than hundred titles of emi- concluded that we may realise our dreams if
nent authors. We have also conducted more we have our resources in place and a clear
PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS 2021 than fifty international seminars on perti- road map to take us to our destination.
The Indian embassy in Qatar organised the live- nent literary and social topics in different We wish to put a proposal before you
cast from New Delhi of the virtual Youth Pravasi cities of the world. BSI confers some global in this connection. Considering the size of
Bharatiya Divas conference titled ‘Bringing together literary awards to eminent personalities. population, if we prepare ourselves to gift
Young Achievers from India and Indian Diaspora’ on BSI is a global literary and cultural that little amount we spend on a single meal
January 8, 2021. The event, livecast at the Indian forum having its chapters in more than ten of 365 days in a year to BSI, a huge amount
Cultural Centre Doha, was attended India’s Ambas- countries and branches in about fifty cities will be collected. This will not only help
sador to Qatar HE Deepak Mittal. of the world. BSI has its women writers’ establish an educational institution but a
wing in more than twenty countries. full-fledged university.
72nd Republic Day of | January 26, 2021 | 07
AMUAAQ members meet with India’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Deepak Mittal in Doha.
AMUAAQ: Rendering yeoman
service to the Indian community
I
t is rightly said that no graduate of any Ahmad, AMUAAQ is a non-profit and socio-
university loves his or her alma mater cultural organisation. It is a non-political
as strongly as the graduates of Aligarh organisation based on secular and pluralistic
Muslim University (AMU). character.
It is this love for the alma mater that It is profoundly committed to promoting
gave birth to AMU Alumni Association Qatar a sense of brotherhood and foster spirit of
(AMUAAQ), which is now recognised and community wellness, Ahmed said.
affiliated with Indian Community Benevolent While AMUAAQ is currently carrying out a
Forum (ICBF), Embassy of India. number of activities, Ahmad said, association
Also recognised by AMU Aligarh as an members completed a number of activities
international alumnus association, activities despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
of AMUAAQ include fundraising, organising These activities include beach clean-up
reunions, seminars, women empowerment campaign, blood donation, Tricks and Tips
and cooking competition, symposium, kids seminar for IIT JEE and NIT exam, painting
competitions, events and welfare activi- and photography contest, ghazal programme,
ties like free medical camp, blood donation symposium, Founders Day centenary celebra-
camps and others. One of the benefits of tion, food distribution drive, blanket distri-
joining alumni association are taking part in bution, felicitation programme, supporting
these events. AMUAAQ also works to meet and standing with India and AMU, and also
the welfare, educational, social, literary, and supporting the community members with
cultural needs of the community. financial assistance during the COVID-19
According to AMUAAQ President Jawed pandemic in India.
08 | January 26, 2021 | 72nd Republic Day of
20 Indian-Americans get
Of the total 20
India-origin people
nominated to
key roles in Biden Administration
key-posts in the US
Administration,
13 are women
India News Network nominated as Director of the White House
Office of Management and Budget and Vivek
R
eflecting clearly about Murthy as the Surgeon General of America.
America’s growing trust in The list of India-Americans holding top
hard working Indian dias- posts continues to name Vani Gupta as Asso-
pora’s capability and talent, ciate Attorney General Department of Justice
US President Joe Biden has and a former Foreign Service official Uzra Zeya
named 20 Indian-Americans to as the Under Secretary of State for Civilian
key posts for his administration. Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.
The list of 20 India-Americans Mala Adiga has been appointed as
to serve in key posts includes Policy Director to First Lady Dr Jill Biden and
a high of 17 who have been Garima Verma would be the Digital Director
nominated at the White- of the Office of the First Lady, while Sabrina
House, ahead of Singh has been named as her Deputy Press
the January 20 Secretary.
swearing-in of Joe Neera Tanden This is for the first time that an Indian-
Biden as the 46th American who traces her roots to Kashmir will
President of US. African American to be sworn-in. It will also be be in the White House, Aisha Shah has been
With a change the first time that so many Indian- Americans named as Partnership Manager at the White
of guard that took are part of the US President’s administration. House Office of Digital Strategy.
place on January Biden in his virtual address to Indian Sameera Fazili would occupy the key
20 at the White community members living in the US on Indian position of Deputy Director at the US National
House, Kamala Independence Day on August 15, last year, Economic Council (NEC) in the White House.
Harris became had said if elected as the US President, he White House National Economic Council
the first woman would rely on Indian- American diaspora. also has another Indian American, Bharat
to become the Of the total 20 India-Americans named to Ramamurti, as Deputy Director. Gautam
US President US Vice-President Vice-President of key posts in President Biden’s administration, Raghavan, who served at the White House in
Kamala Harris the US. She is 13 or more than half are women. To name the previous Obama Administration returns to
Joe Biden also the first- some of the top India- Americans to be part of the White House as Deputy Director in Office
ever Indian-origin Biden’s government, Neera Tanden has been of Presidential Personnel.
Fine dining restaurant
with sumptuous food
T
aste of Peshawar Restaurant is an inspi- keep on adding popular Pakistani dishes
rational addition to the growing spectrum like ‘Chicken White Karahi’, ‘Mutton Shin-
of Pakistani restaurants in Qatar offering wari Karahi’, ‘Dum Pukh’ and ‘Achar Gosht’.
true flavours of Pakistan. Since opening our doors last September
“We are offering the best and authentic 2020, we have got a very good reputation for
Pakistani/North Indian cuisine to our custom- the value of money experience and we are
ers with the most affordable rates,” Peshawar having a large customer following on social
Restaurant Managing Partner Furqan Yousuf media. Taste of Peshawar Restaurant is also
said. providing live cooking /
Taste of Peshawar is buffet services as per the
located off Salwa Road, customer requirement,”
in Ain Khalid area near Yousuf said.
Safari Hyper Market He said, “We are also
opposite to the BMW available on major food
Al Fardan showroom in delivery platforms in Qa-
industrial area. tar, like Urban Point, Wish
The restaurant’s Box and others. We have
most sought after dish many cool buy 1 get 1 of-
is ‘Chapli Kebab’ and fers on Urban Point which
the most special dish is the most famous food
is mouth-watering spicy platform in Qatar. In near
‘Karachi Biryani’ (both future we are enhancing
Chicken /Mutton) as our food delivery ser-
well as tenderly deli- vices by adding inhouse
cious ‘Mutton Pulao’ in two different varieties capabilities as well as adding more delivery
(Kaabli /Yakhni) to suit the spice level of cus- platforms and we will be available on Talabat/
tomers. A large variety of distinctive vegies, Rafeeq and Carriage too.”
curries, barbecue and rice dishes are also “Taste of Peshawar has earned a good
available. Moreover, the restaurant also offers name in a very short span of time. We continue
traditional ‘Desi Nashta’, variety of ‘Prathas’, to work relentlessly to meet the expectations
snacks (sandwiches, samosa, pakora, etc.), of our customers and provide them the best
the best ‘Kashmiri Tea’ and ‘Gajar Halwa’ in taste and memorable experience with the most
town. Famous Pakistani dessert ‘Kheer’ is competitive rates in Doha. We will soon expand
also available. our inhouse seating capacity by making a fam-
“In addition to our regular menu, we ily dining hall upstairs,” Yousuf said.72nd Republic Day of | January 26, 2021 | 09
HBK Contracting emerges as one of the most
reliable firms in Qatar’s construction sector
T
he HBK Holding Company started successfully audited in line with ISO 9001, HBK has a well-organised and well-
with the establishment of HBK 14001, and 45001 standards, respective- disciplined multinational workforce of over
Contracting Company by late ly, certified by TUV Nord certification body. 12,000 and owns a large fleet of con-
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalid Al Ahmed HBK is also a member of the United States struction plant, machinery, and vehicles
Al Thani in the year 1970, to undertake Green Building Council (USGBC). capable of undertaking any extensive
civil construction projects in Qatar, thus The Group’s continuous expansion in infrastructure and services related civil
making his contribution to the country’s new areas with high potential and its con- engineering projects. HBK is widely expe-
economic progress. solidation in those areas where it already rienced in the construction industry for
HBK Contracting Company is widely operates are the objectives. To achieve commercial and residential buildings, high
recognised to be at the vanguard of the these objectives, a continual improvement rise towers, infrastructure works, bridge
leading construction firms operating in programme in management efficiency and works, water and sewerage networks,
Qatar. It is important to remark that HBK’s effectiveness of production methods is in treatment plants, hospitals and university
continuous growth has taken place due place to guarantee quality and reliability complexes, ready-mix concrete, precast
to the vision and determination of His in delivering products to customers. Over construction, drilling and blasting works
Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar time, various independent companies during the past 45 years.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and were established and gave HBK Group a HBK has undertaken various chal-
HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin multidisciplinary dimension. lenging projects in many aspects of the
Khalifa Al Thani. That vision has achieved Since its establishment, HBK has construction sector requirement. HBK has
the highest standard of living for Qatar’s executed many of the prestigious pro- the in-house capacity to handle and ex-
people and set the country as an example jects in Qatar for various private and ecute the building sector’s entire require-
of sustained growth and stability. esteemed public sector clients, particu- ments, pipeline networks, and infrastruc-
Under the management of Sheikh larly the Armed Forces Work Engineering ture contract works. A large percentage
Ali Bin Hamad Al Thani, president of the Unit, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), of HBK’s workforce has been associated
Group, a great emphasis was laid on safety, Supreme Committee, Ministry of Interior, with the company for a long time. Hence,
environment, quality control, and timely Kahramaa, Msheireb Properties, Qatar the know-how, the experience remains as
completion, making the Group consistently Rail, New Port Project Steering Commit- a healthy management backup expertise.
meets stringent engineering and architec- tee, Qatar Foundation, Commercial Bank, HBK emphasises on quality than on
tural specifications. Thus continually ensur- Katara Hospitality, Qatar Olympic Com- quantity as the main objective for all its
ing high-quality standards and achieving the mittee, Qatar Petroleum, HMC, QAFCO, endeavours. In the construction industry,
optimal level of clients’ satisfaction. Jazeera, Al Aqaria, Aayan Real Estate, HBK is known for its commitment, achieve-
HBK’s Quality, Environmental, Health Qatar International Islamic Bank, Abu ment, and a high degree of professional
& Safety Management Systems has been Dhabi Investment House and others. approach to clients’ requirements.10 | January 26, 2021 | 72nd Republic Day of
All-female Air India crew makes history
with record-breaking flight over North Pole
The crew of four women made history in making and had said, “Air India’s
woman power flies high around the world,
history as they landed at our Nari Shakti achieves a historic first.”
Kempegowda International The all-women crew flight was the
first direct non-stop flight between the
Airport with Air India’s longest west coast of the United States and
direct route flight on January 11 southern India.
Air India has said this will be the long-
est commercial flight in the world to be
I
n a historic move, Air India’s longest operated by it or any other airline in India.
direct route flight with the all-women Air India flight 176 -- a Boeing 777
pilot team landed at Kempegowda -- departed from San Francisco on January
International Airport in Bengaluru from 11, and arrived in Bengaluru, in southern
San Francisco, flying over the North Pole. India, at 3.07am India Standard Time
The flight covered a distance of about (4.37pm ET), covering a distance of
16,000 kilometers. more than 8,600 miles, according to the
The crew of four women made history as statement.
they landed at Kempegowda International It is also the first flight
Airport with Air India’s longest direct route from South India to
flight on January 11, 2021. be connected directly
Captain Zoya Aggarwal said, “Today, we with the United States,
created world history by not only flying over They were joined by two first officers: according to a statement
the North Pole but also by having all women Captain Akansha Sonaware and Captain from Kempegowda Inter-
pilots who successfully did it. We are Shivani Manhas. national Airport, Bengaluru
extremely happy and proud to be part of it. Shivani Manhas said, “It was an (KIAB), where the flight landed.
This route has saved 10 tonnes of fuel.” exciting experience since it was never cockpit crew “This is the first non-stop flight be-
“The view from the North Pole is done before. It took almost 17 hours to takes off from San tween Bengaluru and the United States,
superb,” said her co-pilot, Captain Thanmei reach here.” Francisco to Bengaluru on @airindiain’s flight connecting the world’s two tech hubs and
Papagari, who flew the second half, adding Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Hardeep to fly over the North Pole. Our Nari Shakti sister cities -- the original Silicon Valley
that as women, they “had a point to prove Singh Puri tweeted, “Way to go girls! Profes- achieves a historic first.” and the Silicon Valley of India,” the KIAB
that we can do the job.” sional, qualified & confident, the all-women Before the flight, Puri reacted over the statement said.
FM 107 Urdu Radio Acting Director Shadab Ahmad Khan and Saif Ur Rehman with
their team members.
FM 107 Urdu Radio: Favourite
of 1.6 million listeners in Qatar
December 23, 1979, 8.30 am was the first tion has grown in its listener base and its
time that Qatar Media Corporation started impact on the society.
Urdu Broadcast on their air waves. Saif Ur In November 2020, Degruyter, a German
Rehman and Bano Suleiman were the first Publishing House published a report by Dr
Urdu and Hindi speaking voices that went Sarah Hamilton of Virginia University and Dr
on air and were pleasantly received by the Muhammed Rizwan of Qatar University stating
residents of the subcontinent in Qatar. that the impact of Qatar Media Corporation’s
From an hour a day to a 24 hour Urdu/ informative broadcast on radio, television
Hindi language FM Station, it was a journey of channels and social media pages in Urdu
love, perseverance and grit of the people who language were the most impactful broadcast
made this dream come true. January 1, 2014 in Qatar. The article dedicated two and a half
saw the birth of FM107 Urdu Radio, a 24 hour pages to Obaid Taher and his regular posts
radio Station that catered to the infotainment related to COVID-19. Urdu Radio scored
needs of the people of India, Pakistan, Bang- higher than all other broadcasters and minis-
ladesh, Nepal and all others who speak Hindi tries in spreading the information.
and Urdu. With broadcast of news, current Shadab Ahmad Khan, the current Acting
affairs, informative programme and entertain- Director of Urdu Radio, is of the opinion that
ment shows, FM107 became the go to place Qatar is the country of youth and the program-
for more than 1.6 million people of Qatar. ming of Urdu Radio has to be appealing to
Urdu Radio today, after completing 41 the younger generation.
years of its broadcast, is the success story “Rapid changes and positive improvements
that has no match. Under able guidance of are being made to give the station a new iden-
Saif Ur Rehman and leadership of HE Sheikh tity. The station is working towards becoming
Abdulrehman Bin Hamad Al Thani, the sta- more youth oriented and interactive,” he said.72nd Republic Day of | January 26, 2021 | 11
India to become 5th largest economy
in 2025, 3rd largest by 2030: CEBR
I
ndia, which appears to have been pushed
back to being the world’s sixth-biggest
economy in 2020, will again overtake the
UK to become the fifth largest in 2025 and
race to the third spot by 2030
India, which appears to have been
pushed back to being the world’s sixth-
biggest economy in 2020, will again overtake
the UK to become the fifth largest in 2025
and race to the third spot by 2030, a think
tank has said.
India had overtaken the UK in 2019 to
become the fifth-largest economy in the world
but has been relegated to 6th spot in 2020.
“India has been knocked off course some-
what through the impact of the pandemic. As a
result, after overtaking the UK in 2019, the UK
overtakes India again in this year’s forecasts Japan would remain the world’s third- into action, although output remains well below such as the 2016 demonetisation and more
and stays ahead till2024 before India takes biggest economy, in dollar terms, until the early pre-pandemic levels. recently the controversial efforts to liberalise
over again,” the Centre for Economics and Busi- 2030s when it would be overtaken by India, An important driver of India’s economic the agricultural sector can deliver economic
ness Research (CEBR) said in its annual report. pushing Germany down from fourth to fifth. recovery thus far has been the agricultural benefits,” the think tank said.
The UK appears to have overtaken India The COVID-19 pandemic, the think tank sector, which has been buoyed by a bountiful However, with the majority of the Indian
again during 2020 as a result of the weakness said, has been a human and an economic harvest. workforce employed in the agricultural sector,
of the rupee, it said. catastrophe for India, with more than 140,000 “The pace of the economic recovery will the reform process requires a delicate and
The CEBR forecasts that the Indian deaths recorded as of the middle of December. be inextricably linked to the development of gradual approach that balances the need for
economy will expand by 9 percent in 2021 and “GDP in Q2 (April-June) 2020 was 23.9 the COVID-19 pandemic, both domestically and longer-term efficiency gains with the need to
by 7 percent in 2022. per cent below its 2019 level, indicating that internationally,” it said. support incomes in the short-term.
“Growth will naturally slow as India be- nearly a quarter of the country’s economic ac- As the manufacturer of the majority of “The infrastructure bottlenecks that exist
comes more economically developed, with the tivity was wiped out by the drying up of global the world’s vaccines and with a 42-year-old in India mean that investment in this area has
annual GDP growth expected to sink to 5.8 per demand and the collapse of domestic demand vaccination programme that targets 55 million the potential to unlock significant productivity
cent in 2035. This growth trajectory will see that accompanied the series of strict national people each year, India is better placed than gains. Therefore, the outlook for the economy
India become the world’s third-largest economy lockdowns,” it said. many other developing countries to roll out the going forwards will be closely related to the
by 2030, overtaking the UK in 2025, Germany As restrictions were gradually lifted, many vaccines successfully and efficiently next year. government’s approach to infrastructure
in 2027 and Japan in 2030,” it said. parts of the economy were able to spring back “In the medium to long term, reforms spending,” it added.
WTO lauds India for 7.4%
growth, improved per capita
income in last 5 years
India News Network it said.
The TPR which took place earlier this week
T
he World Trade Organisation (WTO) has is part of the global body’s monitoring function
lauded India for clocking 7.4 percent which involves a comprehensive peer-review
economic growth in the past five years of a member country’s national trade policies.
and for steps taken in liberalising India’s last TPR took place in 2015.
foreign direct investment policy and improving “During the period under review, India
ease of doing business. implemented several measures to facilitate instruments such as the tariff, export taxes, Body, Ambassador Harald Aspelund of Iceland
A report issued by WTO Secretariat during trade, such as a reduction in the number of minimum import prices, import and export congratulated India for its strong economic
India’s seventh Trade Policy Review (TPR) documents required, and the automation of restrictions, and licensing, it said. growth during the period under review. He
noted that strong economic growth led to an the customs clearance system for imports and “These are used to manage domestic commended India for its considerable efforts
improvement in socio-economic indicators, exports,” the report said. demand and supply requirements, protect the to facilitate trade and for enacting various
such as per-capita income and life expectancy “Other trade-facilitation initiatives intro- economy from wide domestic price fluctua- programs and legislations to facilitate women’s
in India. duced since 2015 include: the electronic inter- tions, and ensure conservation and proper participation in the Indian economy. He also
“Economic inclusion policies were also face, the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway utilization of natural resources. As a result, commended India for its timely and comprehen-
enacted to ensure less rural distress, includ- (ICEGATE); the Single Window Interface for frequent changes are made to tariff rates and sive responses to more than 700 questions
ing through an increase in minimum support Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT); the new author- other trade policy instruments, which creates received from WTO members ahead of its TPR.
prices for agricultural products and the direct ized economic operators (AEO) program; the uncertainty for traders,” it added. With an eye on the rapidly expanding
transfer of subsidies to farmers. The National Direct Port Delivery and the Direct Port Entry To support both domestic production and size of the Indian market, leading industrial-
Food Security Act aims furthermore to provide (DPE) facilities; and the increased use of the exports, it said, India continues to provide sev- ized and developed countries sought greater
subsidized food to a large percentage of the Risk Management System (RMS),” it added. eral incentives, in the form of direct subsidies liberalization of India’s trade policy, especially
rural and urban population. However, given In- The report further said that India’s trade and price support schemes, tariff concessions in the area of agriculture, harmonizing its
dia’s continued need for better infrastructure, policy remained largely unchanged since the or exemptions, or preferential rates of interest. standards regime with international standards
subsidies will need to be reduced and better previous review. According to an official statement, in his as well as reducing anti-dumping and other
targeted, to free up resources for investment,” India continues to rely on trade policy opening comments, the Chair of the WTO’s TPR trade-remedy measures, the statement said.12 | January 26, 2021 | 72nd Republic Day of
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