National Unity Day

Every year on October 31, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, also known as the National Unity Day, is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country’s first home minister, who was instrumental in convincing numerous princely states to join the Union of India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, often known as the Iron Man of India, will celebrate his 147th birthday this year. The primary goals of the festival are to strengthen national cohesion and raise knowledge of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s significance in Indian history.

History of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

The central government of India announced in 2014 that the country would now observe National Unity Day on October 31. In a formal statement, the government stated that this occasion would offer a chance to affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand both present and future threats to its unity, integrity, and security.

For his ability to lead the nation through the war for independence and beyond, most notably during the federation of the princely states and the India-Pakistan War of 1947, Vallabhbhai Patel was given the title “Sardar” (chief).

The amazing task of convincing nearly every one of the 565 princely nations that had been freed from British rule to join the Union of India was accomplished by Sardar Patel. Sardar Patel became known as “Iron Man of India” for his dedication to the country’s national reunification following its declaration of independence.

Significance

In order to maintain our nation’s unity, integrity, and security, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas presents an opportunity to recognise the innate strength and resiliency of our people.

The world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was erected in Gujarat near the Narmada River by the Indian government as a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbha Patel and to represent the power of Indian unity.

In government buildings on National Unity Day, the following pledge is read aloud:

“I solemnly pledge that I dedicate myself to preserve the unity, integrity, and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen. I take this pledge in the spirit of unification of my country which was made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure the internal security of my country.”

By official decree, the pledge-taking ceremony for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas must be organised by all government agencies, public sector enterprises (PSUs), and other public institutions on October 31.

The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas vow can now be offered to students in schools and colleges, per guidelines from the ministry of human resource development. This will inspire them to work hard to uphold the nation’s unity and integrity.

Celebration

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed with tremendous fervour in all public and private institutions, including schools, universities, and other educational settings, in the land of unity in diversity.

2019 saw Prime Minister Modi recite the National Unity Day Pledge at the Statue of Unity and watch the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade put on by the nation’s various police units.

On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the Sardar Patel National Unity Award is also given out in recognition of outstanding and inspirational efforts made by individuals to further the cause of national integrity and unity.

Numerous cultural events are held in schools and colleges with the goal of fostering harmony.

Rupee might slide further, according to a recent report.

The Indian rupee has been hitting new lows, week after week. From holding on to 74 against the US dollar in January to dropping to 83 last week — a double-digit fall in percentage terms in just 10 months — the rupee’s depreciation has not augured well for the economy. Economists caution that the currency could plunge further in the coming months before settling down. Some forecasters argue that the rupee could rebound and gain strength in the next fiscal year.

The fall of the rupee has been precipitated by global factors and an unusual strengthening of the dollar against almost all major currencies of the world. While the rupee has performed way better against the greenback than biggies such as the pound and the euro, the runaway dollar can’t be taken lightly since it has a massive fallout on India’s import bills and inflation.

The rupee will fall further against the US dollar over the rest of the year, a Reuters poll last week showed, setting up the currency for its steepest annual decline in at least nine years due to a widening domestic trade balance and surging US interest rates.

It is likely to fall further to 84.50 by December, according to the mean and median forecasts of a poll of 14 bankers and foreign exchange advisors. The estimates in the poll ranged between 83.25 and 86, showing a broad consensus that the Rupee would not recover this year.

Rupee might slide further, according to a recent report.

Powerhouse behind Good American and SKIMS

Joining as a guest in season 14 of Shark tank, Emma Grede is a self-made businesswomen and the first black women to hold an investor position on the popular ABC show, Shark Tank.

In 2008, she established the marketing firm ITB Worldwide for fashion and entertainment.

She is also known for brands such as SKIMS, Good American and Safely.

She is also the chairwoman of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a campaign that calls on stores to provide Black-owned firms 15% of their shelf space.

The Kardashian clan

Grede is a close business partner with the Kardashian-Jenner family, being the co-founder and CEO of Good American, a size-inclusive clothing line, in 2016 with Khloe Kardashian.

She is a founding partner and the chief product officer of shapewear company SKIMS, owned by Kim Kardashian where her husband is the CEO.

Along with Kris Jenner, she also co-founded the plant-based cleaning company Safely.

History and the start of the career

Born and raised in East London, England by a single mother, she started a side job when she was 12 years old and used her savings to purchase fashion magazines.

She attended the London College of Fashion to study business and left after landing an internship at Gucci.

Post that she quickly drew the attention of Inca Productions, one of Europe’s top producers of fashion shows and events.

Emma oversaw the department that handled sponsorship and endorsement deals after beginning as a producer.

She helped Inca establish the field of “designer collaborations,” which are partnerships between high fashion and consumer brands.

She did this by working with some of today’s top designers, including Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Vivienne Westwood, and Zac Posen, as well as companies like Chivas, Mercedes-Benz, and Sky.

itb

Emma was appointed managing director of the newly established Independent Talent Group and Saturday Group joint venture, ITB, which represents brands’ interests in the entertainment industry, in 2008.

She was appointed CEO of ITB Group when the company bought the licensing firm Brand 360 in 2010.

She is currently the chairman of the business, which has offices in London, New York, and Los Angeles and serves customers like H&M, Calvin Klein, and Net-a-Porter.

ITB Group is active in the fields of artist representation, brand development, and entertainment marketing.

Good American and beyond

As a co-founder she established the Good American company in 2016 with Khloe Kardashian .

It is a US-based luxury clothing brand that supports the idea of a healthy physique and offers a wide range of sizes.

Sales of upwards of $1 million on the first day of the brand’s launch in October 2016 made it the largest apparel launch in history, further demonstrating a void in the market before Good American’s entry.

Instead of the straight body found in the traditional fashion establishment, Good American has been created to serve to a curvier, sexier, and stronger type of woman.

The company backs the nonprofit Step Up, which assists young women in reaching their full potential.

Soon after collaborating with Khloe’s sister and celebrity Kim Kardashian, they launched SKIMS, a all-women type shapewear affordable by the masses.

Recently she also collaborated with Kris Jenner herself for the plant based cleaning company Safely.

Emma Grede with her husband Jens Grede and four children, Grey, Lola, and twins Lake and Rafferty

Today, due to accumulating massive amount of success with so many brands, Forbes declared Emma Grede as one of the top 100 in America’s self-made woman.

Currently she has a net worth of $360 million and is happily married to Swedish entrepreneur Jens Grede. the couple reside in Los angles with their four kids.