Jain Spirit 2001 12 No 09

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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GLOBAL NEWS
Manisha Koirale
Celebrities Support Strong Animal Protection Law
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ni hlar thinalas the four
Helph Que
Shommi Kapoor
Akshojo Khonne
Fare Chedre
Tonuja Chandra
Maked Bhatt
Pooja Bho
Esha Deol
س امان عسل
شده
بود به
Amala Akkineni
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao
Every delegate was given a complimentary copy of Jain Spirit
A long list of stars have shown their v hon tal
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Lugo Honor support in a recent PETA campaign to n w
is Potere Sergejate amend an outdated Prevention of
Falguni Potok Soort Berjaya Cruelty to Animals Act issued by the
Sheher dur Indian Government. Famous names Jackie Shroft
Ayesha Shroff
Shalhor Sumon such as Manisha Koirala, Akshaye
eclares tengah
Ahone Deol Khanna and Jackie Shroff have added their signatures to a PETA petition
Magarjuna Akkineni asking the Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs to strengthen the youndata mw. aut pelua Gupla
Nandita Dos Forfoque Shaikh
None Gupto present law. Currently, the fine for any violation of the act irrespective of how the fameliches Shed Ikhlas
Anupam Kher loved Astor
Abrahan many times the act has been violated is
Stars and personalities sign their Rs.50. A new bill was drawn up over
name to petition two years ago. However, it hasn't been pushed through the system yet.
said, "The minister must pull the act into Other well known celebrities who have the modern era and offer real protection signed the petition include Anupam Kher, for animals." Om Puri added, "These Shyam Benegal, Hema Malini, Mahesh amendments will give the police the tools and Pooja Bhatt, Falguni Pathak, Shammi they need to punish anyone who harms Kapoor and Javed Akhtar. Juhi Chawla animals."
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Stamp Commemorates Historical Ruler Mr. Ramvilas Paswan, Minister of Communications, Government of India, released a commemorative stamp on Jain ruler Chandragupta Maurya of Rs.4 denomination. Chandragupta Maurya, a historical Jain ruler, stands out as one of the most colourful personalities of Indian history. He conquered many states including Magadh and formed a vast Mauryan empire with the capital at Pataliputra in 322 BC. He was a far-sighted ruler, who not only expanded his territories but also established a well-organised administrative system and gave it a sound financial base, thus laying the foundation for an enduring empire. During his reign India prospered and developed a lot in terms of trade and commerce, art and culture. He encouraged
the coinage system in his empire in place of the barter system. Influenced by the Jain saint Bhadrabahu, he adopted Jainism. He became his disciple and, renouncing the worldly affairs, followed him to South India where at Shravana Belgola, Karnataka, he spent his last days, (298 BC). Chandragiri hill was named after him, as his footprints can still be seen. Chandragupta's reign lasted for about 25 years. He is believed to have abdicated the throne in favour of his son Bindusara and pursued a spiritual life.
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Chandragupta Maurya stamp
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