A few days ago, I conducted a 100-piece British orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform India’s National Anthem at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, London. This is the largest orchestra ever to record India's National Anthem and it is spectacular! The "Jaya He" at the end gave me goosebumps. Felt great as an Indian composer :-)
I am sharing this historic recording with every one of you this Independence Day - use it, share it, watch it, but with respect :-) It is yours now. Jai Hind.
Happy #independenceday #Rickykej
@narendramodi
Surveys by GSI (Geological Survey of India) in #Manipur has reported finding of Nickel, copper and Platinum Group Elements ( PGE )/Platinum Group Metals apart from Malachite, Azurite and Magnetite.
This lies under the earth strata of the hills which is the home to tribals for 1000s of years.
89% of the land in #Manipur are hills. The precious minerals are in that territory. This is the home of the tribals.
Well known private companies with close links to the ruling party are interested in getting mining rights. The hill inhabitants would have to helplessly watch the hill and mountain tops being sliced off and monstrous mining equipments tear into it's belly and pull out their booty...
The #BJP Government in its wisdom and strategy decided to award the #Meitei community with Scheduled Tribes status. (Remember the erstwhile Kings of Manipur can me from this community)
Once #Meitei gain the ST status, they can easily occupy the hill estates. This then can be sold to the mining companies at huge profits. This could have become very lucrative for the valley people.
Of course #Kuki do not like this.
In most parts of the world, the precious metals and minerals are found in forest land. The aborigines are pushed out forcibly. With improper compensation.
Their fault - That they were born tribals.
A very peaceful and harmonious #Manipur society has become a battlefield within the past 1 year.
The fracture in social fabric has caused thousands to lose their homes, hundreds lost lives and women raped.
Somewhere deep beneath the ethnic violence that we see, is yet another untold story of precious metals, minerals, Mining lobby, political benefits.
@DCKamrupMetro@CMOfficeAssam Rukminigaon, bye lane no 5 (east) desperately needs immediate attention and repair. It is the only bye lane in the entire locality that is completely neglected despite many assurances. Pls address this on priority as it's in hazardous condition.
@AxisBankSupport I am sick and tired of running around in circles between citibank customer care and yourself!! Can someone sensible get in touch and resolve my onhoing issue!
@CitibankIN@AxisBankSupport What are you doing about Customer Grievance - PNO 'Citibank 036954213'? 3 months and still waiting for my own money to be given to me! Shame!
@leenadhankhar@htTweets@HTGurgaon Very sad to know of his passing. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He leaves behind a legacy which will carry on his noble efforts.