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Krishna Janmashtami
During this occasion, Iskcon temples worldwide are adorned with festive decorations, drawing a multitude of devotees who gather to dance and revel in the celebrations with heartfelt devotion. Additionally, various games and activities are arranged for children within the temple premises. In some regions, participants engage in the Dahi Handi event, where human pyramids are formed to break pots filled with yoghurt as part of the festive tradition.
Record £12.26 million pledged to the Commonwealth Heritage Forum’s heritage skills programme
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum will award £12.26 million over the next four years to support the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme. The Programme will train more than 3,500 young people in heritage skills in countries where there is little existing capacity to address heritage at risk. The Commonwealth Heritage Forum launched the Programme at the Commonwealth Secretariat in May 2022 and received the rare privilege of using Her late Majesty’s name to honour her seventy years of service to the Commonwealth of Nations.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/record-ps1226-million-pledged-commonwealth-heritage-forums-heritage-skills-programme
Following latest funding round, Singapore digital payment startup prepares to take on India, Asia
Thunes, a cross-border payments platform based in Singapore, has secured a fresh infusion of capital in its recent funding round, edging it closer to attaining “unicorn” status—a term used for startups valued at $1 billion or more. Operating in countries such as India and other emerging economies including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan, where a substantial portion of the population lacks access to traditional banking services, Thunes stands out. Distinguishing itself from popular electronic payment platforms like Airtel Money, PhonePe, and Paytm, Thunes focuses on delivering a business-to-business payment infrastructure that facilitates seamless cross-border transactions for enterprises.
Read the original article here: https://thenewsmill.com/2023/08/following-latest-funding-round-singapore-digital-payment-startup-prepares-to-take-on-india-asia/
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