But this figure does not include other precious wealths that he possesses and which are dearer to his heart. A practicing Jain and a firm believer in Indic values and philosophy, Dr Abhay Firodia, the octogenarian Chairman of Force Motors, maker of vans, pickup trucks, SUVs, and tractors, Jaya Hind Industries, which has a JV with French auto parts firm Montupet, making aluminum castings for the auto sector, and other group companies, has therefore, got his latest project—a uniquely curated museum, flagged off on his 80th birthday.
A museum that does not focus on artifacts? Sounds like a hyperbole? But, not really, if you are talking about Abhay Prabhavana Museum, arguably the largest museum of ideas, dedicated to Jain philosophy and Indic values.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der November 08, 2024-Ausgabe von The Statesman.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der November 08, 2024-Ausgabe von The Statesman.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Delays Persist
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again turned to tariffs as a key tool in reshaping America's trade relationships.
'All who didn't leave in 1947 are part of Bharat'
Mohan Bhagwat spoke about harmony and maintaining respect for other religious beliefs
Mahakumbh showcases vibrancy of Sanatan civilisation & timeless traditions: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took a sacred dip in the holy Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Sunday, describing it as a privilege to be part of Mahakumbh 2025.
Mamata Banerjee Calls For Better Planning For Mahakumbh Pilgrims
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday emphasised the need for better planning and management for pilgrims, as she expressed her condolences over the loss of 18 lives in a tragic stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night.
Akhilesh, Mayawati condole stampede deaths at New Delhi Railway Stations
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, calling the painful death of devotees of Mahakumbh in Delhi is heartbreaking, demanded an adequate compensation for the kin of every deceased Mahakumb pilgrim anywhere in the country .
Bicycles for one lakh more students of recognised pvt schools in Jharkhand
In a significant step towards educational parity, Jharkhand’s Welfare Department is set to extend its free bicycle scheme to eighth-grade students of recognised private schools. With the expansion, an additional one lakh students will benefit, pushing the total number of recipients around five lakh.
NDLS Stampede Toll 18, Mostly Women and Kids
Railways sets up two-member committee to investigate tragedy
Act now for a greener earth, don't wait for catastrophe: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Climate Conference on Faith and Climate Change at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh on Sunday.
Government to set up national cooperative university
The Government of India is setting up a national cooperative university and a bill for the purpose will be tabled before the Lok Sabha in the Budget Session of Parliament.
Juggling between ministries... TMC hits out at Railway Minister over Delhi stampede
Trinamul Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien on Sunday took a dig at Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, citing his colleague Abhishek Banerjee's speech in Lok Sabha, where the latter accused Vaishnaw of \"juggling\" between three ministries.
