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AL-KARIM UNIVERSITY In the year 1986, National Education Policy identified Katihar district in Bihar for special emphasis on development and education. In accordance with the recommendation of Sunil Mukherjee Committee and Mudaliar Committee that a medical college be established in Katihar or Nalanda Medical College be shifted from Patna to Katihar. The Al-Karim Educational Trust, Patna was established in the year 1986 and subsequently Katihar Medical College was established by the trust in May 1987. The trust established Al-Karim University, Katihar in 2018 through Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013 and the University Grants Commission (UGC) recognised the university in 2019. The emblem of the university is a green shield supported by a pair of olive laurels and a banner. Al-Karim is one of the ninety nine names of Allah, which means generous. The shield symbolises strength and safety. The Arabic text ‘Rabbi Zidni ‘Ilma’ (Ch: 20, Verse: 114, Quran) which translates to ‘My Lor

YENOPOYA In 1991, the Islamic Academy of Education (IAE), a not for profit trust committed to the upliftment of minorities in general and Muslims in particular, was established by entrepreneur Mr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi. IAE formed a new trust and establiehed Yenopya Deemed to be University in 2008. The Yenepoya University emblem reflects the rich ideals and the core values upon which the very foundations have been built. The colours on the shield are a salutation to the three key facets of the university - the mentor, the materials and the medium - through which this increase takes place and are also representative of them. Green embodies life and the giver thereof. Green is the colour of paradise, the ultimate destination for all knowledge seekers. Just as the azure sky wraps the earth, blue symbolises protection. Blue is synonymous with scholastic achievements and the success the institution has to its credit. And last but not the least, grey symbolises stability and de

NO. 7 SQUADRON The No.7 Squadron, Indian Air Force was formed on December 1, 1942 at Vizagapatnam under the command of Sqn Ldr Hem Chaudhuri. After W/T course at Bombay and Operational Training at 152 OTU in Peshawar, the unit acquired its first aircraft on  April 20, 1943 at Phaphamau, near Allahabad. By mid 1943, flying training and gunnery training was being accomplished at Kohat. The Squadron moved to Palam in Jan 49, where it was selected to be the first unit in the Indian Air Force to operate the De Havilland Vampire. At that time the squadron became the first unit in the whole of Asia to operate Jet aircraft. The 'Battle Axe' logo was formally approved by the President of India in Sept 1960, Though No.7 Squadron was using the emblem unofficially for many years preceding that. The Farsha or 'Battle Axe' represented Lord Parshurama's weapon. It had four cutting edges and had two unfurled wings adorning it on either side. The symbolic numbe

THE TRISHULA The Trishula is commonly used as a symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a trident symbol. This symbol is associated with Lord Shiva, the God of destruction. In Hinduism the three points represent creation, preservation, and destruction. They also represent will, action, and wisdom. This symbol represents the tearing down of old ways to create new ones. The Trishula also represents the three energies found within a person. The two side prongs go up to a person’s brow, while the third rises higher. The middle prong represents the ‘all-seeing eye’. That is the eye of spiritual wisdom and knowledge. In Nepal and Thailand, the term also often refers to a short-handled weapon which may be mounted on a daṇḍa 'staff'. Unlike the Okinawan sai, the trishula is often bladed. In Indonesian, trisula usually refers specifically to a long-handled trident, while the diminutive version is more commonly known as a cabang or tekpi. The name ‘trishula’ ultimat

SHIVA LINGAM SHIVLING The Shiva Linga or Lingam is a symbol that represents Lord Shiva in Hinduism. As the most powerful of deities, temples are built in his honour that includes a Shiva Linga, representing all the energies of the world and beyond. In Sanskrit, Linga means a ‘mark’ or a symbol, which points to an inference. Thus the Shiva Linga is a symbol of Lord Shiva: a mark that reminds of the Omnipotent Lord, which is formless. The ancient Hindu scripture ‘Linga Purana’ says that the foremost Linga is devoid of smell, colour, taste, etc. and is spoken of as Prakriti, or Nature itself. In the post-Vedic period, the Linga became symbolic of the generative power of Lord Shiva. The Linga is like an egg and represents the Brahmanda (the cosmic egg). Linga signifies that the creation is affected by the union of Prakriti and Purusha, the male and the female powers of Nature. It also signifies Satya, Jnana, and Ananta - Truth, Knowledge, and Infinity. A Shiva Linga

MUSHIKA According to the Ganesha Purana , Ganesha's mouse, originally a celestial musician named Krauncha, accidentally insulted Muni Vamadeva at Lord Indra’s  darbar and was cursed to become a mouse. But Krauncha was as big as a mountain and he damaged the Ashram of Sage Parâshara. The sage invoked Ganesha who unleashed his pasha (noose) and it looped round Krauncha’s neck and brought him to Ganesha's feet. Ganesha decided to take him as his vehicle. But when Ganesha stood on Krauncha he was too heavy and Krauncha cried out with pain. Ganesha took pity on him and made himself light and Krauncha has happily borne Him since. Others view the rat as a symbol suggesting that Ganesha, like the rat, penetrates even the most secret places. Or that Mushika attests to the all-pervasiveness of Ganesha carrying his grace into every nook and cranny. Alternatively, the mouse is the wandering wayward mind which slips into places which we would have not thought it possible to penetrate

THE GARHWAL RIFLES The Garhwal Rifles is a light infantry or 'rifle' regiment of the Indian Army. It was originally raised as the 39th Garhwal Rifles of the Bengal Army, became part of the old Indian Army, and received its present name on Indian independence. It served during the Frontier campaigns of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, as well in both the World Wars and the wars fought after Independence. Mainly made up of Garhwali soldiers, this regiment has a distinguished record and a unique identity. Today it is made up of more than 25,000 soldiers, organised into nineteen regular battalions and the Garhwal Scouts, who are stationed permanently at Joshimath. Its Regimental Centre is Landsdowne, Uttar Pradesh and its Regimental insignia is the Maltese Cross, with a bugle in the centre. Its Regimental motto is ‘Yudhaya Krit Nischya’ (Fight with Determination) and its war cry is ‘Badri Vishal Lal Ki Ja’ (Victory to the Great Lord Badri Nath). Its in

LORD HANUMAN Hanuman according to Hindu tradition was the Lord of Celibacy who was a devotee of Rama and the first Avatar of Vayu the wind god. Hanuman was considered a Brahmachari who is a person on the path of Brahma. Hanuman has monkey traits. Kesari who was a Vanara and a chief was Hanuman’s father and Anjana, an apsaras was Hanuman’s mother. Hanuman’s spiritual father was Vayu. When Anjana was pregnant with Hanuman she received a bit of some sacred pudding from Vayu that was meant for King Dasharasha who wanted a male child. Because Anjana consumed the sacred pudding, Hanuman was born. Another version of Hanuman’s birth has Vayu and Anjana, who is in the shape of a monkey, as Hanuman’s parents. Hanuman pleased the Goddess Kahli and she made him a gatekeeper. Hanuman is also found in Buddhist texts. The Jain texts state that Hanuman was a supernatural being from the start. In Sikhism Hanuman was worshipped and his likeness was carried into battle by warriors.

GARUDA Garuda is a bird creature from Hindu mythology that has a mix of eagle and human features. He is the vehicle (vahana) of Vishnu and appears on the god's banner. Garuda represents birth and heaven, and is the enemy of all snakes. In Indian art, Garuda gradually acquired more human form over the centuries and so maintained only his wings. In Cambodia, however, he retains even today the great talons and vicious-looking beak of a bird of prey. Garuda is a national symbol of India, Indonesia and Thailand. Garuda can also be shown as a big bird with semi-opened wings. He is associated with a nature spirit of Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha and an Astasena and dharma-protector in Buddhism. He protects you from the serpent, which is a symbol of the underworld and death. Garuda was born of Kasyapa and Vinata. Vinata had a fight with her co-wife Kadru who was the queen of serpents. That is why Garuda does not like serpents. Garuda is married to Unnati and has a son n

MAKE IN ODISHA CONCLAVE’22 “The Make In Odisha Conclave’22 is the flagship investor summit of the Government of Odisha. After the resounding success of the event in 2016 and 2018, the state has decided to organize the third edition of the marquee event at Bhubaneswar from November 30 to December 4, 2022. The conclave is a unique opportunity to understand Odisha's policy and regulatory environment, and the vast existing and emerging business opportunities across sectors. It promises to take engagement to the next level with a wide range of activities and events.” The logo has a motif created with the letter ‘O’, depicting the crown of Lord Jangannath in red and black - the colours of the Lord. The name of the conclave is written in similar style with the stylized ‘O’ depicting the eye of the Lord - ‘Chakadola’. https://mio.investodisha.gov.in/

GEETHAM VEG Belonging to a family from Udupi, which has a vast experience in food retail and hospitality industry, the founder of Geetham, Murali N. Bhat, has also had a natural inclination to serve people from his childhood. The influence of his family meant community service was deeply rooted in his lifestyle. The generosity he was exposed to as a child developed into his prime philosophy and dictated his choices in his adult life. Like many other Udupi based organisations across India, he believes in serving Lord Krishna through serving his Janah while discovering how to be a true Krishna sevak in the process. It is his family legacy to being associated with serving the society, through their restaurants or by feeding food for the needy. Since 2009 Murali has been associated with a Chennai based vegetarian restaurant brand and until recently, he managed six units across Chennai. This served more than 20000 people everyday. Its emblem has red and green coloured

THE RAJPUT REGIMENT The Rajput Regiment is from the Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) lineage. 31st Bengal Native Infantry, raised in 1778, later became 3 Rajput. The Rajput Regiment has long been praised for its fidelity and courage. 1 Rajput and 2 Rajput (then 2/15th BNI and 1/16th BNI), fought with great courage in the capture of the fort at Bharatpur. The men had loyally retained the colours which had been shot to pieces in the earlier battles for the fort, and stitched it up again to raise it at the fort after it was taken. Naik Jadunath Singh is the first and only recipient of the Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous) for the Regiment in the Jammu & Kashmir Operations in 1947-48. Its Regimental Centre is Fategarh, Uttar Pradesh and its Regimental insignia is a pair of crossed Katar s (Rajput dagger s) flanked by 3 Ashoka leaves on either side. Its motto is ‘Sarvatra Vijay’ (Victory Everywhere) and its war cry is ‘Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai (Say Victory to Lord Hanuman)

NEELA CHAKRA The metal wheel at the top of  Lord Jagannath temple  is known as Neela Chakra (Blue Wheel). The wheel is made of eight metals comprising of iron, copper, zinc, mercury, lead, brass, silver and gold. The wheel is said to be Lord Vishnu's most powerful weapon, Sudarshana Chakra. It is believed that the same Sudarshana is also at the top of the temple and is known by the name of Neela Chakra. Its circumference is about 36 feet and it is so designed that there is a wheel within the wheel. The circumference of the inner wheel is about 26 feet. Eight hubs join together the inner and the outer wheels. There are decorative designs on the outer wheel. The thickness of the Neela Chakra is 2 inches. The flag pole attached to the Neela Chakra is 38 feet long. After covering the breadth of the Neela Chakra, this pole extends 25 feet high above it. The figures carved on the outer circumference of the outer wheel are figures of eight Navagunjaras. In Hindu myt

INDIAN AIR FORCE The Indian Air Force  (IAF) was officially established on October 8, 1932. Its first flight came into being on April 1, 1933.  It possessed a strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (literally, air soldiers). In January 1950, India became a Republic within the British Commonwealth and the Indian Air Force dropped its ‘Royal’ prefix. At this time, it possessed six fighter squadrons of Spitfires, Vampires and Tempests, operating from Kanpur, Poona, Ambala and Palam, one B-24 bomber squadron, one C-47 Dakota transport squadron, one AOP flight, a communications squadron at Palam and a growing training organisation. The Motto of Indian Air Force has been taken from eleventh chapter of the Gita, the discourse given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna  on the battlefield of Kurukshetra during the Great War of Mahabharata . The Lord is showing His Supreme Divine form to Arjuna and the great form of the Lord is reaching the sky with glory, evoking