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On Sunday (Dec 31), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his last Mann Ki Baat of the year, addressed several achievements of India, including the historic win at the 95th Academy Awards.&nbsp; 
 
On the 108th episode of the radio program, PM Modi said that the world saw India's creativity and understood the country's connection with the environment through its entertainment industry. 
 
"Friends, when ''Naatu Naatu'' got the Oscar, the whole country rejoiced with joy. Who was not happy when they heard about the honour given to The Elephant Whisperers? Through these, the world witnessed India's creativity and understood our connection with the environment," Modi said. 
 
Earlier this year, in March, India made history as SS Rajamouli's RRR won an Oscar for Best Original Song. 
The foot-tapping Telugu chartbuster was composed by MM Keeravaani and penned by Chandrabose. 
 
The other major win that India won was for the Tamil documentary The Elephant Whisperers. It won an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Film category, making it a maiden victory for India in the Documentary Short Subject category. The Tamil film is directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and is backed by Guneet Monga.&nbsp;

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On the last episode of his radio program, PM Modi also addressed the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, a holy city in&nbsp;the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on January 22, next year. 
 
Talking about the excitement, he said “people are expressing their feelings in a multitude of ways”. 
 
“During the last few days, many new songs and new bhajans have been composed on Shri Ram and Ayodhya. Many people are also writing new poems. There are many experienced artists in it and new emerging young artists have also composed heart-warming bhajans,” he said&nbsp;before adding, “it seems that 
the art world is becoming a participant in this historic moment in its own unique style.” 
 
During the radio program, actor Akshay Kumar urged people to focus on physical fitness. “Don’t live a filter life, live a fitter life,” Kumar said.

On Sunday (Dec 31), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his last Mann Ki Baat of the year, addressed several achievements of India, including the historic win at the 95th Academy Awards.

On Sunday (Dec 31), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his last Mann Ki Baat of the year, addressed several achievements of India, including the historic win at the 95th Academy Awards. On the 108th episode of the radio program, PM Modi said that the world saw India's creativity and understood the country's connection with the environment through its entertainment industry. "Friends, when ''Naatu Naatu'' got the Oscar, the whole country rejoiced with joy. Who was not happy when they heard about the honour given to The Elephant Whisperers? Through these, the world witnessed India's creativity and understood our connection with the environment," Modi said. Earlier this year, in March, India made history as SS Rajamouli's RRR won an Oscar for Best Original Song. The foot-tapping Telugu chartbuster was composed by MM Keeravaani and penned by Chandrabose. The other major win that India won was for the Tamil documentary The Elephant Whisperers. It won an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Film category, making it a maiden victory for India in the Documentary Short Subject category. The Tamil film is directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and is backed by Guneet Monga. Join in for a very special episode of #MannKiBaat as we discuss Fit India, superfoods and more! https://t.co/6SCfnQgRxa — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 31, 2023 × On the last episode of his radio program, PM Modi also addressed the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, a holy city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on January 22, next year. Talking about the excitement, he said “people are expressing their feelings in a multitude of ways”. “During the last few days, many new songs and new bhajans have been composed on Shri Ram and Ayodhya. Many people are also writing new poems. There are many experienced artists in it and new emerging young artists have also composed heart-warming bhajans,” he said before adding, “it seems that the art world is becoming a participant in this historic moment in its own unique style.” During the radio program, actor Akshay Kumar urged people to focus on physical fitness. “Don’t live a filter life, live a fitter life,” Kumar said.

'Country rejoiced': PM Modi praises RRR and Elephant Whisperers' Oscar win in Mann Ki Baat

We are listening to the Indian Prime Minister's monthly address, the 108th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat'. This will be his final address this year, let's listen in.

108th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

The Indian Prime Minister was in Ayodhya city on Saturday and the visit comes ahead of the big day for the Ram Mandir inauguration that is slated to take place next month. Here's a Roundup of Prime Minister Modi's Ayodhya visit.

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Cutting across to live visuals from Ayodhya, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy is currently heading to the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit India's Temple City of Ayodhya today. While the city undergoes its biggest transformation yet the prime minister is all set to inaugurate a new railway station and a new airport in the city.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived in Ayodhya. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy has arrived at the Ayodhya International Airport, also known as the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the Airport.

PM Modi in Ayodhya: Maharishi Valmiki Int'l Airport inaugurated by PM Modi in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived in Ayodhya. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy has just arrived at the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station. He then went on a tour of the railway station along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath. From here Prime Minister Modi flags off a new series of super fast trains.

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Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki International Airport: Ayodhya's is well on its road to progress as PM Modi unveiled an international airport in the temple city. Ayodhya's ground-level connectivity also sees a major overhaul with the inauguration of highways and railways.

In Pics | India's Ayodhya becomes global gateway with $174 mln Maharishi Valmiki International Airport

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport&nbsp;in the temple city of Ayodhya on Saturday (December 30), almost a month before the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple to be held on January 22.

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The airport has been named in honour of the legendary poet Valmiki, who wrote the epic Ramayana. This airport is set to be a cutting-edge gateway to the historical birth place of lord Ram.

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WION&nbsp;reached out to&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8" />STHAPATI, the architectural firm responsible for conceptualising and bringing to life this airport.

Here are excerpts of the exclusive interview with&nbsp;Harsh Varshneya, the principal architect of the Ayodhya airport.

WION:&nbsp;How does the airport reflect Ayodhya's rich history?

<meta charset="utf-8" />STHAPATI:&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8" />The airport will welcome passengers from across the globe in a majestic manner. The intricate carvings and artworks will tell the story of Ayodhya’s glory and rich heritage.&nbsp;

The terminal building serves as a canvas conveying deep messages. The mural, featuring the bow and arrow, signifies the bravery to confront falsehood, while hexagonal light particles represent the everlasting victory of truth over hierarchy.

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From the arrivals area to the skylights, intricate artworks tell the timeless story of Lord Ram from the Ramayana, providing passengers with an immersive and sensory-rich experience that transcends conventional airport designs. Carefully positioned skylights act as guiding beacons, not only enhancing wayfinding but also offering passengers a sensory journey.

WION: What unique architectural features define Ayodhya airport and contribute to its distinctiveness?

STHAPATI:&nbsp;The uniqueness of the airport lies in portraying the city of Ayodhya. People can connect with the city through the airport once they land. Additionally, they can relate to the history of Ramayana.

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Unlike other airports, Ayodhya airport has been built with the eternal aspect in mind. Every corner of the airport should reflect the values for which Ayodhya is famous. While other airports are clear rectangular glass boxes, Ayodhya airport provides a glimpse of Ayodhya’s cultural essence before heading into the city.

WION:&nbsp;How does the design draw inspiration from the Nagara style architecture?

<meta charset="utf-8" />STHAPATI:&nbsp;There are seven stepped shikharas at the entrance, which are inspired by the Nagara style of architecture.&nbsp;The architectural design reflects the style of the Ram Temple itself, with the interior decor showcasing local art depicting the life of lord Ram.

The columns over&nbsp;are based on the seven Kandas (books) of the Ramayana. An effort has been made to capture the entire essence of Ramayana and the temple town.

WION: How is the Ayodhya airport equipped to manage the daily influx of passengers?

<meta charset="utf-8" />STHAPATI:&nbsp;A two-storey structure, Ayodhya airport is embellished with elevational elements that portray the rich history of the sacred city. The ground floor welcomes passengers with extensive amenities, while airport operations are conducted from the first floor. The airport facilitates improved connectivity throughout India and is specifically crafted to elevate the experience for visitors and devotees.

The new 6,500 square metre&nbsp;terminal building, designed to accommodate 300 passengers during peak hours and handle 6 lakh passengers annually, features passenger amenities such as nine&nbsp;check-in counters,&nbsp;three conveyor belts, and tactile paths.

WION:&nbsp;How does Ayodhya airport align with environmental and sustainability standards?

<meta charset="utf-8" />STHAPATI:&nbsp;We have replaced stone with glass-reinforced concrete (GRC). The columns are made of glass-reinforced concrete which has been bolted to a steel frame to reduce weight and 70 per cent carbon footprint.

Ayodhya airport is the first airport project in which GRC has been used on a large scale for the façade.&nbsp;

The design takes a bold step towards carbon neutrality by adopting environmentally friendly Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC) materials, pioneering sustainable practices in aviation.

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The intricate ornamental work, crafted with precision and extensive research using GRC, serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional stone facades. This not only enhances the aesthetics but also plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability, leading to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions.

The airport has a peak-hour capacity of more than 750 passengers and four aircraft movements per hour.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in the temple city of Ayodhya on Saturday (December 30), almost a month before the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple to be held on January 22.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in the temple city of Ayodhya on Saturday (December 30), almost a month before the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple to be held on January 22. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Phase 1 of the airport has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 1450 crore. The airport’s terminal building will have an area of 6500 sqm, equipped to serve… pic.twitter.com/zB4t0vfmjj — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023 × The airport has been named in honour of the legendary poet Valmiki, who wrote the epic Ramayana. This airport is set to be a cutting-edge gateway to the historical birth place of lord Ram. #WATCH | IndiGo pilot captain Ashutosh Shekhar welcomes passengers as the first flight takes off from Delhi for the newly constructed Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, UP. Video: ANI #AyodhyaAirport pic.twitter.com/GADgF2faZ3 — WION (@WIONews) December 30, 2023 × WION reached out to STHAPATI, the architectural firm responsible for conceptualising and bringing to life this airport. Here are excerpts of the exclusive interview with Harsh Varshneya, the principal architect of the Ayodhya airport. WION: How does the airport reflect Ayodhya's rich history? STHAPATI: The airport will welcome passengers from across the globe in a majestic manner. The intricate carvings and artworks will tell the story of Ayodhya’s glory and rich heritage. The terminal building serves as a canvas conveying deep messages. The mural, featuring the bow and arrow, signifies the bravery to confront falsehood, while hexagonal light particles represent the everlasting victory of truth over hierarchy. From the arrivals area to the skylights, intricate artworks tell the timeless story of Lord Ram from the Ramayana, providing passengers with an immersive and sensory-rich experience that transcends conventional airport designs. Carefully positioned skylights act as guiding beacons, not only enhancing wayfinding but also offering passengers a sensory journey. WION: What unique architectural features define Ayodhya airport and contribute to its distinctiveness? STHAPATI: The uniqueness of the airport lies in portraying the city of Ayodhya. People can connect with the city through the airport once they land. Additionally, they can relate to the history of Ramayana. Unlike other airports, Ayodhya airport has been built with the eternal aspect in mind. Every corner of the airport should reflect the values for which Ayodhya is famous. While other airports are clear rectangular glass boxes, Ayodhya airport provides a glimpse of Ayodhya’s cultural essence before heading into the city. WION: How does the design draw inspiration from the Nagara style architecture? STHAPATI: There are seven stepped shikharas at the entrance, which are inspired by the Nagara style of architecture. The architectural design reflects the style of the Ram Temple itself, with the interior decor showcasing local art depicting the life of lord Ram. The columns over are based on the seven Kandas (books) of the Ramayana. An effort has been made to capture the entire essence of Ramayana and the temple town. WION: How is the Ayodhya airport equipped to manage the daily influx of passengers? STHAPATI: A two-storey structure, Ayodhya airport is embellished with elevational elements that portray the rich history of the sacred city. The ground floor welcomes passengers with extensive amenities, while airport operations are conducted from the first floor. The airport facilitates improved connectivity throughout India and is specifically crafted to elevate the experience for visitors and devotees. The new 6,500 square metre terminal building, designed to accommodate 300 passengers during peak hours and handle 6 lakh passengers annually, features passenger amenities such as nine check-in counters, three conveyor belts, and tactile paths. WION: How does Ayodhya airport align with environmental and sustainability standards? STHAPATI: We have replaced stone with glass-reinforced concrete (GRC). The columns are made of glass-reinforced concrete which has been bolted to a steel frame to reduce weight and 70 per cent carbon footprint. Ayodhya airport is the first airport project in which GRC has been used on a large scale for the façade. The design takes a bold step towards carbon neutrality by adopting environmentally friendly Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC) materials, pioneering sustainable practices in aviation. The intricate ornamental work, crafted with precision and extensive research using GRC, serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional stone facades. This not only enhances the aesthetics but also plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability, leading to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. The airport has a peak-hour capacity of more than 750 passengers and four aircraft movements per hour.

Exclusive: Meet the architect who infused Ayodhya’s essence into its airport design

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived in Ayodhya. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy has just arrived at the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station. From here Prime Minister Modi will flag off a new series of super fast trains. Now he is being given a tour of the railway station along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived in Ayodhya. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy has just arrived at the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station. He then went on a tour of the railway station along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath. From here Prime Minister Modi flags off a new series of super fast trains

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