Magic moment for 3rd Int’l Magic fest over
The third International Magic Festival at Dilli Haat, Pitampura, concluded on Sunday. In the last three days, famous International magicians from Malaysia, Poland, Mauritius and Sri lanka presented their unique tricks. The grand event on the concluding day was the Gala Show, where Jakub from Poland mesmerised Delhiites with his unique manipulation involving money, bills and cards. Chief Manager (PR), Sudhir Sobti said that Quest from Malaysia displayed a theme-based colourful performance, where various props were used. Rajah and Natalie from Mauritius showcased modern magic tricks with a touch of humour.
CM receives Rs 56 lakh relief for Uttarakhand
The Jain Arogya Naturocare Welfare Society, along with the officials of ING Vysya Bank, presented a demand draft of Rs 56 lakh to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, for the rehabilitation of Uttarakhand flood victims. President of the society Anil Jain, along with his delegation, met Dikshit at her residence. Jain appealed to the Government for immediate and every possible relief for the victims and appreciated good work of the Army and demanded they be feted. He also appealed to the general public to observe cleanliness and maintain the holiness of pilgrims; avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol near shrines.
DMRC to educate students on Metro manners
To educate school students about the etiquettes of travelling by Metro and to encourage the use of public transport among the new generation, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started conducting educational and recreational trips for school students on a regular basis. As part of these trips, which are conducted every week, schoolchildren are taken on a joyride in the Delhi Metro during which the station controllers brief them about the functioning of Metro stations. They are also taken to the Metro Museum at Patel Chowk.