Ariel Pink is finally back with a new song, his first solo release since pom pom. And, if you loved that album, you'll be sure to love the direction he's going in with the new single, "Another Weekend." Like a lot of the songs on pom pom, it all revolves around Beach Boys-esque guitar strumming and vocal harmonies. It's as psychedelic as you'd expect an Ariel Pink song to be, but it's also weirdly unpredictable at times (you've gotta admire how well the sudden time signature shifts work).

The song's also really, really relaxing. Around this time of year, there's a lot of talk about new singles that are "perfect for the summer." Most of the time, those tracks are upbeat and sunny pop tracks. "Another Weekend" is the exact opposite. It's the kind of song that's perfect for that other, less-often talked about side of the summer: when you're home alone on a sweltering Saturday night, kicking back with a beer and nothing better to do. But, despite how relaxing it is to listen to, "Another Weekend" is deeply sad when you pay close attention to the lyrics. They're about the aftermath of a breakup, which has made the singer feel "either too shy or too humble." But the song's about a lot more than simply missing someone. Mostly, it's about the difficult transition we all make from being in a relationship to being alone again. One of the best moments in the lyrics is when Ariel Pink evokes that feeling of being so sure that your ex is right behind you (but, of course, that person's just not there). Some of the lines are really heartbreaking, and might even be a little too relatable for some listeners ("Every day around five in the evening, I think of all that went wrong. We were once so happy together, but not for long. So lock me in and out of my life"). When he sings that refrain, "out of my life," at the track's end, you get the feeling that he's not talking about the weekend he just wasted. No, he's talking about his ex.

"Another Weekend" is a reminder of what's so great about Ariel Pink: he's never boring. His music is exactly what art-pop should be. It's catchy and well-written, but also interesting to listen to. Hopefully, Ariel Pink's next album will sound as fantastic as "Another Weekend," because this is a track that's going to stick in your head for a long time after you listen to it.

Link:

Ariel Pink Releases Catchy New Single, 'Another Weekend' - Baeble Music (blog)

The sound of music will fill the air in Hopewell Township this weekend as members and friends of Zion United Church of Christ gather for a Hymn Sing featuring the sounds of the churchs historic pipe organ.

The organ was built and installed in the church in 1897 at a price of $600; a sum that would have equated to $16,000 in todays economy. Built by the Moller Pipe Organ Co. in Hagerstown, Maryland, the magnificent piece of work is numbered 198 out of 11,000 made by Moller in the companys 107-year existence.

Church member Eugene Smith said the organ is known as a tracker action type model, one where the keyboard is linked with wooden rods and connectors to the pipe chest, which then mechanically produces the sound. Its a beautiful organ and one that is intricate in its design, Smith said. Were very blessed to have such a wonderful sounding piece of history in the church. He said although the Moller Co. installed hundreds of these types of organs, Zion Church is known to have the only organ still in operation in central Pennsylvania. The Moller Organ Co. was in business from 1885 until 1992. Zion Church is fortunate enough to have kept in contact with one of the technicians from the Moller Co., who services the organ for them when needed.

Sundays Hymn Sing, which will begin at 3 p.m., will include old favorites combined with selections chosen by organist Sharon Weaver. Weaver has been the organist at Zion for the past 42 years and has no plans of stepping down anytime soon.

This is the church I grew up in, and I began playing the organ while I was still in high school alongside Clyde Whistler, she said.

Whistler was the previous organist who occupied the bench since the early 1930s. Weaver said she loves playing the old organ.

I really do enjoy playing the organ. Its very relaxing to me, it makes beautiful music and I really have fun while Im playing. I guess you could say its like therapy for me, too, because if Im having a bad day I can come in and play up a storm and all the stress just goes away.

Zion Church is an historic structure in and of itself. The original church was built in 1799. The existing church was built in 1858 and remodeled in 1882. It was an active place of worship up until 1938. From 1938-56, the church was used for special occasions and /or services in the area. Current church members and others reopened the church in 1956 and it has been a place of worship ever since. The membership isnt quite what it used to be, but a faithful group of members maintain the property and keep the church going. The average attendance is anywhere between 25 and 35 each Sunday.

The eldest member of the church recently turned 90. Pastor Mary Jane King has served the congregation since 2010.

Weaver said shes looking forward to Sundays event.

Im excited to play the organ and share its beautiful music with the community. I really enjoy playing for people and seeing everyone sing along. Its a good time for everyone!

Sundays Hymn Sing starts at 3 p.m., and will be followed with refreshments and a time of fellowship. Weaver encourages everyone around the community to come out and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music! A free-will offering will be taken for the organ fund.

Zion United Church of Christ is located at 20 Zion Road, outside of Newburg, just off of Route 997. For more information about the church and/or Sundays event, call Weaver at (717) 532-8458, Eugene Smith at (717) 713-6153, or Charlie Dickinson at (717) 658-2986.

Follow this link:

Zion UCC Hymn Sing to feature sounds of 1897 Moller Pipe Organ - The Shippensburg News-Chronicle

By Wedaeli Chibelushi . Jun 05, 2017, 2:34PM

The global organic food & beverage market is expectedto reach $320.5 billionby 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

Growing popularity of non-GMO products among consumers, owing to the health benefits associated with their consumption, is expected to drive the demand over the forecast period. The global organic food market was valued at $77.4 billionin 2015 and is expected to witness highest growth inAsia Pacificfrom 2016 to 2025.

Fruits & vegetables emerged as the largest organic food product segment in 2015 and is estimated to generate revenue over $110 billionby 2025. Frozen and processed food demand was over $11 billionin 2015 and is anticipated to witness significant growth over the next few years.

Beverage market is estimated to exceed $55 billionby 2025, and anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13.1 percentover the next nine years. Coffee & tea is expected to emerge as the fastest growing sector with a CAGR of more than 15 percentfrom 2016 to 2025.

The US is the largest market inNorth Americaand was valued over 40 billion in 2015, owing to the growing consumer resistance for genetically modified and chemically grown crops in the region. The industry inAsia Pacificis projected to witness fastest growth over the forecast period and account for over 12 percentof global revenue by 2025.Asia Pacificis projected to witness highest growth on account of growing agriculture sector in the region coupled with robust domestic demand has led to significant demand for the product.

See the rest here:

Organic food and beverage market expected to reach $320.5 billion by 2025 - fdfworld

As health-conscious humans, we're constantly sifting through the research about whether organic food is better. And as pet parents, we always want to put the best in our pups' bowls. But does organic matter as much for dogs, or is it just another marketing ploy? After doing a lot of digging, I discovered that it's often not all it's cracked up to be for pups. Here's what you need to know before buying:

"Organic" dog food is not well regulated One of the biggest issues with buying your pup organic is that, unlike for human food, there aren't great standards in place: the USDA has yet to define "organic" as it applies to pet foods, so the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) sets the standards for the National Organic Program (NOP), and the individual states are supposed to regulate them

An "organic dog food" label can be misleading Technically, the NOP mandates that if companies want the coveted organic seal on the food, at least 95 percent of the food must be organic by weight. Labels can say they're "made with organic ingredients" if at least 70 percent of the ingredients are organic. Here's where it gets tricky: pet food companies can say they're organic even when their food doesn't contain organic ingredients because no agency requires proof of the pet food health claims.

It may be "organic," but still not healthy Unfortunately, being "organic" does not guarantee that food is good for your pup: Even if what you buy does contain organic ingredients, they may have been heavily processed in order to make the food shelf stable (thus stripping them of their nutritional value.) Plus, according to Greg Aldrich, PhD, research associate professor and pet food program coordinator at Kansas State University, it's difficult to secure the raw ingredients to produce a truly organic pet food within the framework of the AAFCO guidelines. So the food may be organic, but not nutritionally complete.

You may be paying more unnecessarily The word "organic" is often used to increase the seeming value of the food (and to charge you more!). But because the commercial dog food category is still lacking in strict regulations, there are some organic brands that are using chemicals and preservatives in their food. Others will slap on an organic label without being completely honest about their ingredients. So you might be paying more for food that isn't worth it.

Organic ingredients aren't necessarily better for dogs "There is no documented positive, nutritional, health, or safety benefits to organic," Aldrich says. There have been studies about the pros and cons of grains, raw food, and specific ingredients, but research on organic ingredients in a dog's diet is surprisingly lacking. So we really don't know they could be healthier for pups or they could be the same. What we do know? The most important thing is that your dog eat a healthy diet made with real, high-quality ingredients that are nutritionally balanced. Think about it: Would you rather eat organic gummi bears or a fresh salad with ingredients that aren't all organic? Exactly.

All the Flowers in Pippa Middleton's Wedding Identified

by Marcia Moody 6 hours ago

I Am the Woman I Am Thanks to This Advice From My Father

by Genesis Rodriguez 3 hours ago

14 Cool Portable Speakers You Can Take Anywhere

by Macy Cate Williams 2 hours ago

Top 10 Things Dogs Eat (Other Than Food)!

by Euna Park 4/04/14

Fresh Foods to Introduce Into Your Pet's Diet

by Sarah Lipoff 8/04/16

Originally posted here:

Does Your Dog Really Need to Eat Organic Food? - POPSUGAR

Andrew Berkley Sharpis a 25 year-old social worker living just south of Seattle. He has been interested in meditation since his late teens, writing, I was a bit depressed at the time, experiencing periods of insomnia along with fluctuations in weight, and when I encountered Buddhist philosophy and meditation it was very much a moment of something mentally clicking into place for me. I was studying psychology at the time, and I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Psychology, focusing mostly on child development.

He continues, It was around the same time that I encountered meditation, and the various literature on the subject, that I also became much more interested in drawing and its relation to the concept of psychological flow. To me, Zen Buddhism, as well as the Hindu practice of karma yoga(the way of work, as they say) gave me a way to use something I loved (drawing) and to merge it with something that would help me (meditation). To this day I find it easiest to meditate while creating something, and it has improved my art as well. Drifting mentally and allowing pictures and shapes to emerge without an attachment to the outcome of the picture gave me clarity, confidence, and calm. It has become the foundation of my belief that meditation is not only useful, but an innate practice for human beings, however the forms of it should be left to the individual to find for his/herself.

In April he put his love of meditation and talent for illustrating together to create the childrens meditation bookHey Mama!, a short walk through the what and why of meditation, as told to a child by his mother.

I asked Andrew what led to the creation of the book:

The book came to mind because in my current job, I frequently find myself having difficult conversations with other people, and in those experiences I have found that conflicts and problems between people are almost entirely due to a lack of the ability for two individuals to express their desires and thoughts effectively with one another, which becomes a frustration with the other person, and eventually a conflict and negative belief about that person.

Written and illustrated in the simplest of terms, in a voice reminiscent of Thich Nhat Hanh, the book begins with the child simply asking what the mother is doing when meditating.

I just sit and breathe, the mother responds, provoking the all-too-common, wow that sounds really boring, response that most any meditator has encountered.

The mother goes on to explain the concepts of mindfulness, understanding cause and effect and impermanence, resilience, and savoring; all in the span of a few pages and in terms that even a toddler can grasp.

These are all aspects of meditation as it is commonly taught in modernized Buddhism. For a good overview of savoring and mindfulness, this Dharma talk by Pamela Lewis will be helpful.

Andrew concludes:

The book is coming from a place of belief that if meditation is explained in the simplest terms possible, it will become available to more people as they will find that they have already meditated in some way at some time. Whether its on a walk, fishing, or just being with a loved one. I feel it is a tragedy for anyone to lose the opportunity to learn this practice because of a believe that it is something which it is not, and to miss the chance for a simpler existence.

For a limited time,Hey Mama! will be available as a perk on the Guideful.org IndieGoGo fundraising campaign here.

See the original post:

Introducing Hey Mama! a children's ebook on Meditation - Patheos (blog)

Ming Gu Design has grafted a glazed meditation areaonto this historic homein Nanjing, China, which projects out tooverhang a central courtyard.

The Nanjing-basedarchitecture studioadded the gabledmeditation room, which features glass walls, to the centre of the heritage-listed house.

The meditative space protrudes outwards and overhangs the base of the existing structureof the house, appearing as if it is suspended over a gravelled area of the courtyard.

Blinds can be pulled down on either side of the glazing to adjust the light and provide privacy from the rooms that overlook the courtyard. On the underside of the roof, wooden panelling protects the room from direct sunlight overhead.

The glazed room allows a direct view from the inside of the house to the old walls that surround the courtyard, juxtaposing the contemporary interior design with the traditional exterior walls of the house.

"The layout of this house is full of surprising details contrary elements, such as the old alongside the new; the interior and exterior; the light and the dark; the conventional and the contemporary, are found to meet here and merge into a harmonious existence," said the studio.

Ming Gu Design described its intentions as "superimposing" modern architecture onto the courtyard.The glazed roomallows for light to move across the house throughout the day, casting linear patterns across the central space, in contrast to the darker spaces of the older building.

Either side of the courtyard, two long, narrow rooms connect larger communal spaces thatare used for eating and gathering.

A variation of tables and seating areas are dispersed throughout the house, providing both social and contemplative areas.

Recent buildings to incorporate meditation spaces includea Buddhist shrine near the city of Tangshan by Arch Studio, which has subterranean concrete spaces that open up to views of anearby river.

Walters & Cohen Architectsalso designed aBuddhist retreat that featuresa cluster of pitched-roof buildingsarranged around tranquil courtyardsin the English countryside.

Subscribe to our newsletters

See the article here:

Glazed meditation room overlooks traditional courtyard from Nanjing home - Dezeen

Like so many fitness breakthroughs, this one started with a New Year's resolution. After reading countless articles about the benefits of mindfulness and even hearing some firsthand accounts from friends who had adopted the practice, I decided I had nothing to lose and everything to gain from making meditation a daily habit.

I set a goal to meditate for at least 10 minutes a day and got started with Headspace, an app that guides the user through an introductory 10-day series before offering a full library of guided meditation tracks. One of the first practices from the app was to count my breaths as a way to keep focused on the simple act of breathing. In for one, out for two, in for three, out for four, and so on until I reached 10, then start back at one. Even as I progressed past the 10-day introduction and into experimenting with meditating without the app, I continued to find the act of counting my breaths for 10 counts at a time to be a helpful practice.

While I wasn't sure I was doing it "right" or even exactly what that meant I found myself returning to the act of counting my breaths throughout the day as a way to shrug off stress or simply remind myself to stop breathing so shallowly, a longtime bad habit.

I even found myself trying out the breath counting while I ran, and that's where things got interesting. Although I've been running since high school and even ran my first marathon last year, running has never come easily for me. I'm perpetually slow, often discouraged, and usually desperately counting down the minutes until each run is over. My head is often filled with negative self-talk while I run, doubting that I'll be able to finish, berating myself for being so slow, thumbing through the index of excuses that would justify stopping early. The new focus on my breathing while I ran distracted me from a lot of that.

In for one, out for two. In for three, out for four. Right foot, left foot. Forcing myself to count my breaths while I ran took up just enough mental space that there wasn't much room left for all that negative self-talk. I began linking thoughts or words to my inhales and exhales, repeating the words "gratitude" or "strength" on the inhale and "doubt" or "blame" on the exhale, imagining filling and emptying myself of the respective virtues. It didn't make the run noticeably easier, necessarily, but it felt so much more productive. The effort I exerted with my body was matched by a mental effort to stay focused, stay positive, stay present. That balancing of physical and mental effort made me feel a bit like a superhero, like I was firing on all cylinders and reaching my full potential.

I finished my "meditation runs" feeling winded and sore like I did after any run, but I also finished feeling strong and grateful. I began using the breathing mantras and breath counting in other workouts too yoga, strength training, even steep incline treadmill sprints in bootcamp class. Maybe the focus on my breath was forcing me to breathe deeper and subsequently better oxygenate my body, or maybe the mantras were a form of self brainwashing; all I knew was that this new mindfulness in my workouts made me feel really good. Not about my pace (which was still painfully slow, for the record) or my reps or my jean size or a number on the scale, but about myself.

When people ask me how my resolution to meditate regularly is going, I'm not sure I can tell them that I'm doing it "right," but I can confidently say it's working.

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sheila Gim

Dietitians Say to Do This 1 Thing to Beat Belly Bloat (Hint: It Doesn't Have to Do With Food)

by Jenny Sugar 1/11

10 Father's Day Grooming Gift Ideas That He'll Actually Want According to a Guy

by Tynan Sinks 5 hours ago

All the Flowers in Pippa Middleton's Wedding Identified

by Marcia Moody 6 hours ago

My Before-and-After Might Look Like Weight Loss, but I Gained Over 10 Pounds

by Dominique Astorino 9 hours ago

If You Want to Lose Weight by Running, Read This

by Jenny Sugar 3 days ago

Read more here:

The Amazing Way My Workouts Improved After I Started Meditating - POPSUGAR

Incorporating meditation into a chaotic day can be challenging. Who has time to sit down and clear the mind when you have a million other things to do? But heres the kickereven though it may seem like you have no time for it, meditation can actually help you feel more focused and productive. And while its a great idea to meditate for ten minutes or more, if youre short on time, you only need a few minutes to calm your mind and boost your mood through meditation. Watch this video featuring Suze Yalof Schwartz, CEO and founder of Unplug Meditation and author of Unplug: A Simple Guide To Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers ($23; amazon.com), for a quick two-minute meditation that will help you de-stress and feel calmer. Follow along as she guides us through a simple meditation sequence. Dont have time to watch? Check out her simple instructions below.

Start by closing your eyes. Breathe in through your nostrils for four seconds. Hold your breath for another four seconds. Exhale through the nose for four seconds. Repeat by holding in your breath again for four seconds. Do this breathing exercise three more times.

Watch the video:A 5-Minute Meditation to Help You Find Your Calm Now

With your eyes still closed, imagine seeing someone you really love (this could be a person or a beloved pet). Imagine that person is simply hugging you. When youre ready, begin to wiggle your toes and your fingers, and open your eyes.

Slowing down the breath slows down the brain and sends a signal to your mind that everything is going to be okay. And thinking about someone you love makes you happy!

Try adding this practice to your routine to de-stress and feel happier every day.

Visit link:

A 2-Minute Meditation to De-Stress and Feel Happier - Health.com

Freshman year was the most exciting but also the most stressful year of my life. Ive spent some time this summer reflecting on what worked and what didnt, while also thinking about improvements for this upcoming year. One of the most beneficial practices that I learned this past year has been meditation.

I started practicing mindfulness meditation back in December, but it wasnt until March during my alternative spring break trip to Trinidad and Tobago when I was profoundly changed by its effects. Trinidad and Tobago is home to some incredibly lush landscapes, and we were fortunate enough to hike through the rainforest, swim underneath a mountain waterfall and cruise on a boat through the Caroni Swamp.

In all of these things, I really just had one objective: to be completely mindful of the scenes around me. I wanted to be completely aware of the sensation that sticking my head under a waterfall or drinking coffee on a veranda overseeing a flowery mountainside would provide.

I decided not to use my phone or take pictures because I just wanted to be in the moment. Although sometimes I wish I could look back on my own pictures from the trip, Im thankful that I didnt use my phone during the week because I opened myself up to fully experience all those incredible sights, sounds and flavors.

So what exactly is mindfulness meditation? Psychology Today describes it as a practice that teaches us how to be unconditionally present; that is, it helps us be present with whatever is happening, no matter what it is. And for me, mindfulness is more a philosophy I take with me throughout the day that encourages me to live in the moment, not needing to worry about the past or future all the time.

There are various forms of meditation for different purposes, but the kind I practice with the Headspace app essentially teaches me to take deep breaths, to acknowledge my surroundings and to contemplate a certain theme for the day such as appreciation or happiness.

During exam week, which is one of the most stressful times of the year for us all, I decided to meditate for twenty minutes each day to manage my anxieties. I was drinking more coffee than ever before, going through hundreds of slides each day, so I needed to step back a few times throughout the day to just process everything.

When my mind drifted and I started worrying about looming deadlines and exams, I would just pause, take a moment and notice the world around me. I can remember several occasions at Jubala when I worried about my next exam; I would think about how the coffee tasted or what the music sounded like.

By being mindful, I was able to curb a lot of anxieties that used to plague me on a day-to-day basis. Its not ignoring your problems; its saying to yourself that there is so much glory in everyday life that you dont need to worry about theoretical scenarios all the time.

I think everyone at NC State should practice mindfulness meditation because it has genuinely made me a more happy, calm and grateful person. I started meditating because Ive seriously struggled with anxiety my whole life, and I know a lot of people at NC State struggle with anxiety too.

The Counseling Center notes that, 49 percent of NC State students report overwhelming anxiety during the past year. Meditation hasnt stopped all my anxieties, but I have seen vast improvements in my mental health in the past six months.

There is also a lot of scientific research which backs up my experience. One article from the Harvard Business Review highlights the ability of mindfulness to decrease anxiety, boost emotional intelligence, promote creativity and strengthen your ability to focus.

I was sold when I discovered that mindfulness is a common practice for some of the most successful people in the world. From legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson, who makes the Knicks practice group meditations, to Kendrick Lamar, the greatest rapper alive who tries to take 30 minutes a day to step back and process everything, mindfulness is helping the best people in their fields become better at what they do.

If you wanted to try mindfulness, I highly recommend using the Counseling Center in this regard. I dont think enough people utilize this incredible service; stats from the counseling center note that one in six people at NC State use it.

I started going to the Counseling Center in the fall because I needed help with anxiety, and mindfulness was one of the big themes my counselor and I talked about throughout the year. The Counseling Center hosts a variety of workshops on mindfulness and stress management, too.

I also use the Headspace app for at least ten minutes a day, which is a subscription-based meditation app with different packs for themes like appreciation, happiness, and managing anxiety. Who doesnt want to be a more grateful, happy and relaxed person?

Oh, but you might say, Jeremy, I just dont have time to meditate every day. Well, if we just took a little bit of the time we spend on the internet or on our phones and put it into meditation, the rest of our days would be much more enjoyable.

You also might be wondering whether mindfulness meditation is a strictly spiritual exercise, as this was one of my initial hesitations. I was worried that meditation would conflict with my Christian faith, but I would say it is a pretty neutral practice (at least the kind that I practice through Headspace).

You get out of meditation what you put into it, and Ive actually incorporated mindfulness as a regular part of my spiritual discipline, even though it does not have to be.

So lets be more mindful of the world around us. Lets decide to be totally present, not pulled away by the allure of distraction or paralyzed by anxieties.

Fear will tell you to reach back into the past and think about something you can no longer change. Fear will cause you to worry about something in the future that may or may not happen. But mindfulness teaches you nothing is more important than the present moment, and it is this idea that has reduced magnitudes of anxiety for me in the past six months.

Sure, we should spend time reflecting on the past and planning for the future, but you cannot actually affect anything except in the present. I think Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda said it best: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.

Read the original post:

OPINION: Meditation: A few minutes a day for a lifetime of health and happiness - N.C. State University Technician Online

Foreign investors are willing to buy the India growth story and are looking for more issuances going ahead, said Sachin Wagle, head, global capital markets at Morgan Stanley India. In an interview with Sanam Mirchandani on the sidelines of the companys annual India summit, Wagle said the insurance and renewables sectors will be among the key themes in the primary market in the current financial year.

Edited excerpts:

What is the overall perception on India among foreign investors? The mood with regards to India continues to be positive. People are looking forward to participating more and putting incremental money to work in Indian equities. If you look at numbers year-tilldate, emerging markets have already seen flows of about $31 billion. Within that, incremental assets under management for the people who manage dedicated India money has gone up by $10 billion in the year-till-date. Overall, India and China will continue to attract capital.

What is on foreign investors watchlist in India? Flows are robust, they are willing to buy the India growth story, but commensurate to that you are not really seeing supply of paper. They would like more equity coming out of India. The challenge is that you yet havent seen sizeable large IPOs (initial public offerings) or followons coming in. They are happy that this year we have now started seeing some large follow-ons coming.

FY17 was a good year for fund raising by IPOs, how do you see FY18 turning out?

Last (financial year), we saw decent amount of IPOs coming to the market. Many of them were relatively smaller sized, but we saw good enough capital being raised in that $200-500 billion range. This year we have already started seeing large follow-ons coming. There are new products coming to Indian markets. We will see some REIT transactions happening. This year is going to be very different to that extent.

The government has set a record disinvestment target of Rs 72,500 crore in FY18. Do you think this is achievable?

The government has done phenomenally well. There is a lot of method going behind the numbers and the projections that finally go into the Budget. They have done their thorough excercise and unlike what you saw in the past where it was largely offer for sales, government is now embarking on IPOs. IPOs have opened up as an avenue for monetisation and the government is now even looking to go in for strategic sales. So, I dont see a challenge in terms of achieving the target. The government is also seeing success with CPSE ETFs which have done very well in terms of delivering returns.

The government is conscious that they need to achieve those targets and if you look at the track record of last year when they ended up exceeding, this year should not be any different.

Originally posted here:

Foreign investors would like more equity coming out: Sachin Wagle, Morgan Stanley India - Economic Times