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Shrutika Sukhi
The video grabs
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The bar has a buzzer
with lights, which
rings and emits light
when a police van
approaches,
sounding an alert to
those inside
MUMBAI MESSENGER UNCOVERS
DANCE BAR
AT COPS
DOORS
ANDHERI: In a brazen defiance of the
law, a bar and lounge was caught on
camera indulging in lewd dancing by a
bevy of thinly clad young girls just a
few meters away from the local police
station.
On last Saturday a concerned
Mumbai Messenger reader sent us a
half an hour video recording of the on
goings at The Metro Bar and
Restaurant, situated a stone's throw
away from Oshiwara Police Station. A
team of senior correspondents visited
the dance bar well past midnight the
same day in an effort to cross check
and verify the contents recorded in the
video clip.
It was found that there were almost
30-35 girls scantily clad in 'ghagra
cholis' which revealed much and
concealed little. The patrons were
seen showering Rupee 20 Currency
Notes on the dancers who indulged in
more and more 'nakhras' after
receiving the money. At a time there
were 16 dancers on the floor while the
rest were either resting or waiting for
their turns in an adjoining room. Two
singers were seen lip-syncing to a live
band playing there. At the very
moment our correspondents reached
the place, bar dancers were moving to
the tune of 'unke nashe mein.'
The dance bar manager along with
his security personnel was keeping an
eye on any police movement outside
the bar premises. Whenever there is a
slight clue that the cops were
approaching, a flash light is displayed
and a buzzer sounded in the dance
floor room. Taking a cue the dance girls
immediately retreat into the adjoining
rooms, cleverly concealed to avoid
detection. Once the cops leave after a
routine check, the business goes on as
nothing has happened.
The clandestine activity goes on till
late in the night and to top it all the
Mumbai Messenger team when came
out of the premises, witnessed a
control room van and a jeep belonging
to the Oshiwara police station parked
outside on the road.
YO YO
Bounces Back
Here's some good news for all
Honey Singh fans. He has now
recovered from the health issues that
had kept him away since the past few
months. Bouncing back from
hibernation Honey Singh has ranked
fitness as his priority and made a gym
at home, with all latest equipments to
keep himself healthy. He will be
making his first public experience
after this long break on April 21 in
Chandigarh at the prestigious
Punjabi Music Awards.
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JAI JAWAN AND J. J. EXPRESS & ANAND HI ANAND LOKHANDWALA
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GURUDWARA SRI GURU SINGH SABHA
FOUR BUNGALOWS
Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Four Bungalows was
established on the auspicious day of Baisakhi in 1967. The
effort for the construction was initiated by Sardar Dilip Singh
and the same was taken over by Sardar Singh Suri who used
to work with Dilip Singhji. In 1971 Suriji took the
responsibility of the Gurudwara and established a trust to look
after the day to day needs of the project. Over the years, the
Gurudwara which started performing from a small room was
turned into a spacious and aesthetic structure which stands
today as a landmark in the Western suburbs. Today the Trust
includes Suriji's son Jaspal Singh among others and the
family tradition of serving humanity continues to flourish.
S. SARDAR SINGH SURI
Chairman of the Gurudwara Trust
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50+ eateries shut
shop in Andheri
High taxes and
exorbitant shop rentals
force owners to close
businesses
“Hawkers are not
paying taxes, but are
doing roaring
business. They grease
the palms of various
authorities and take
the lion's share”
– Restaurateur
Mewati Sitaram
LOKHANDWALA: Lokhandwala and
Oshiwara are amongst Mumbai's top
cosmopolitan areas. The area has
maximum restaurants serving local,
national and global cuisine. Untill a
few years back, the restaurant
business was a lucrative one, but off
late many restaurants have shut
business permanently.
There are varied reasons for such
occurrences. The first being higher
taxes and the second being
exorbitant rental rates. Maximum
restaurants open on rental basis,
which becomes steep for owners to
afford. Only those who own the
place, can survive the business. The
rental in this area has gone up
manifold, which is unrealistic.
Generally 1000 square feet shops in
the area costs Rs.2 00,000 onward
rent per month (varies as per area).
Shishir Shetty, who opened a
restaurant three years back in
Lokhandwala said, “When I opened a
restaurant in a rented place, it was
doing very good business. After
seeing the volume of business in six
months, the owner started
demanding for an increased rental.
As per the agreement, rent was
supposed to be increased by 10
percent after completion of eleven
months. As we were earning money,
we increased the rent. Later, after
completion of eleven months, he
further demanded an increase,
which we did again. At the time of
next renewal he refused to extend
the tenure, so we are left with no
option but to leave the premises.” He
elaborated, “When we surrendered
the premises, he started the same
restaurant by recruiting chefs. The
new team could not provide
authenticity so it was closed in three
months. He wanted us to continue
but we refused as he black mailed us
during our tenure. So there is no
surety he will not repeat the same
thing again.”
Bharat Malkani, President of
Hotel and Restaurant Association of
India and Restaurant Association
said, “The tax structure in Mumbai
for running restaurants and hotels
are too high which is the main reason
for so many restaurants in Andheri
shutting. Most restaurants are
unorganized. Too many permissions
need to be obtained to run it. One of
them is adequate parking place.
Where is the place for parking in
Mumbai? A hotelier has to pay taxes
from rolling shutters to idli grinders
and many more which are irrelevant.”
He added, “Our association has given
a proposal to the government that all
permissions which are required for
opening a restaurant or hotel should
be E-Governed and should be made
online. It will not only help hoteliers
but also would become transparent
and less time consuming too.”
Kamlesh Barot, former President
of Hotel and Restaurant Association
of India and Restaurant Association,
Owner of famous Revival Restaurant
said, “Around 50 to 60 restaurants
must have been closed in Andheri
area and most of them may not be
members of the association. The tax
structures are so high that it is very
expensive to survive. Some people
think that there is a good profit but
by the time they realize, they have
lost enough money and at the end of
the day, shut it.”
Barot added,
“Around 112 permissions and no
Kamlesh Barot
objection certificates are required to
open a restaurant or hotel. Out of
112 permissions, 42 are required at
the time of starting any project. It
takes around one and half year to
obtain permission which is too
cumbersome. In Singapore if anyone
wants to start a hotel or restaurant,
permission is granted within eight
days. If they can do it, why can't
we?”
A leading restaurant owner on
the condition of anonymity said, “We
are legitimate businessmen and are
paying enough taxes to the
government. But in return what do
we get? It is a known fact that
hawkers are not paying taxes, but
are doing roaring business. They
grease the palms of various
authorities and take the lion's share.
Do they maintain hygiene, every
night one can see that all the waste
of food is thrown on footpaths. They
wash their vessels on the dirty
footpath.” He added, “If a foreigner
eats from a roadside eatery, they fall
sick. These incidents create a bad
name for our city and country too.”
It may be noted that it is alarming
bell as far as permissions for the
Hotel industry are concerned. In a
recent interview with leading
national daily, Marriott's top brass
President and Global CEO Arne M
Sorenson finds, “Opening a hotel in
India is cumbersome as it requires
100-odd permits, adding to costs and
delays. In contrast, Singapore
requires just eight.”
Baisakhi
May this
bring you joy, love prosperity
&
wealth
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happy
Baisakhi
The festival of Baisakhi was celebrated in the suburbs along with the
rest of Mumbai with pomp and fervour. Sikhs from all over the city
gathered to celebrate the big day with family and friends. Here are
snapshots and stories of various places from around town where
people marked the day with happiness and joy...
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Devotees throng to the Gurudwara at Four Bungalows on the festival of
Baisakhi on April 14
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Devotees (sangat) listen to kirtan organized inside the Gurudwara
at Seven Bungalows on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi
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Devotees partake of langar on the occasion of Baisakhi at Seven Bungalows
Gurudwara on Tuesday.
PHOTOS/SHARAD VEGDA
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Mr. G.S Bawa, Chairman, Khalsa College and Gurpreet Kaur Chadha,
Chairperson, Cultural Committee, Khalsa College with community
dignitaries during the Colllege Baisakhi celebrations.
PHOTOS/DIKSHA
Lokhandwala celebrates
'Baisakhi Da Mela'
Kritika Sharma
Jitendra Kapoor and Rakesh Roshan at Khalsa College
Bhangra and Giddha
Troupes with
Dilbagsingh and
Gurpreet Kaur
Chadha,
Chairperson,
Cultural Committee,
Khalsa College
LOKHANDWALA: on April 13, the Mumbai Suburban Punjabi
Association organized a Baisakhi Da Mela in garden no.2
Lokhandwala.
The event saw all
Lokhandwala residents enjoying
and grooving to the beats of
Punjabi and Hindi music by
Bollywood Playback Jolly Times.
Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian
food was served at reasonable
rates by a renowned caterer
' O y e Te r i ' a l o n g w i t h
complimentary tattoos and
moon walk slide for children.
The committee who
organized the program included
Gurbaksh Singh Sethi
President Darshan Aurora, Vice
President Ramesh Mehta,
Secretary Surjeet S Dadiala and Treasurer Siddhartha
Aurora. People enjoyed the event thoroughly and were
really impressed with the preparation.
A resident, Gurbaksh Singh Sethi said, “Baisakhi festival
is like our new year. In Punjab, people celebrate it at a large
scale but since we are in Mumbai, it is different here. We
take time out to celebrate it and get together in the best way
possible. Here we didn't get the permission to play music
after 10 pm which played spoil
sport.” Another resident Jitendra
Narula said, “The best part of the
event was the food. It was
simple and delicious. They have
kept a restricted menu but its the
best. I wish the music could play
longer.” Another young Punjabi
enthusiast Avleen said that she
was overwhelmed by the cultural
event.
Darshan Aurora also
felicitated some achievers of
Lokhandwala which included a
famous lyricist Surendra Sathi. Avleen
He said, “I am overwhelmed with
the honour I got here. It happens rarely for us but today was
truly amazing.” Darshan Aurora said, “I am really glad that
people enjoyed this event because all that matters is their
happiness. We have put in our best efforts to make residents
happy and we have surely succeeded in our motive.”
PHOTOS/DIKSHA
Kritika Sharma
BANDRA: The Maharashtra Sikh Association organized 'Baisakhi Di Raat' in
Bandra for all the Punjabis on April 11. Many prominent people attended the
celebration like Shabana Azmi, Mukesh Rishi, Vice Admiral SPS Cheema - CoC,
Western Naval Command, Rahul Sharma and Kanwarpal Singh Sandhu.
Punjabi Sufi singer Satinder Sartaj sang the best of songs to entertain guests.
People danced to his beats and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Shabana Azmi
was present to promote her upcoming movie with Satinder Sartaj which is a
Baisakhi
Di Raat
Hollywood project based on the life and works of Punjabi's last king, Maharaja
Dalip Singh.
After a long session of music, a felicitation ceremony was held for all Punjabi
achievers in Mumbai. The organizer Malkiat Singh Bal said, “We have been
organizing this Baisakhi celebration since the past two years. Last time it was
held in Thane. We do it for all the Punjabis living here so that they can unite and
celebrate it together. People hardly get time from work. Only such occasions
make sure the community gets together.”
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Prime time for Marathi films
– justified or not?
This is a good move since
people who love Marathi
cinema, can now watch
movies even more easily – that
too in a good theatre. Just like
other movies, it would be nice
to watch Marathi ones running
in theatres at prime time.
The Maharashtra government announced
that they are making it mandatory for
multiplexes to screen Marathi movies
between 12pm to 9pm.
Namit Shetty
Nitin Bharadwaj
- Geeta Yadav, 30
Shrutika Sukhi asked a few residents of
Andheri what they feel about the issue...
I don't think it makes any
difference to me. But yes, it
will benefit those who like
watching Marathi movies. They
will have more options on
where and when they wish to
watch the show.
Be it Hindi, Marathi or English
movies, all are good. If Marathi
movies are made compulsory,
the Marathi community will
surely be happy. It will surely
benefit the industry as well.
Ali-Ullah-Shaikh
Sadankumar Maury
Geeta Yadav
- Ali-ullah Shaikh, 20
- Nitin Bharadwaj, 26
I think being in Maharashtra,
this has been a correct move
by the state government.
Many times these movies are
not given importance. Atleast
one show should be shown
mandatorily.
- Hayem Ezekiel, 43
I think the decision is right. If
it's not made compulsory there
will be barely any shows in any
theatres and very few people
will watch it.
- Sanjeev Jaiswal, 41
- Namit Shetty, 22
When it comes to regional
movies, they aren't making
any progress, so making
Marathi movies compulsory in
multiplexes might help.
However, one particular time
should not be allotted. Timings
should be flexible, as it will
help both the multiplex owners
and the Marathi industry.
Making a movie compulsory
doesn't sound good. People
any ways choose what they
want to watch and if it will be
a good movie, the multiplex
will automatically show it. So
there isn't a need to impose
such a rule. The multiplex
owners will obviously think
which movie will be more
profitable. It's like having them
incur losses due to this
decision.
We are living in Maharashtra.
We speak, read, write and see
Marathi everywhere. So I feel
Marathi movies should be
made compulsory. In fact,
there should be more shows
and the industry should make
more Marathi movies. It will
help other people to
understand the language and
the culture. No doubt, we
speak in English and Hindi
most of the times, living in a
Marathi dominated state, I feel
the decision is right.
- Harindar Singh, 37
Harinder Singh
Aasha Gite
Hayem Ezekiel
- Sadankumar Maury, 35
Sanjeev Jaiswal
Arbin Singh
I am a Maharastrain and I am
very happy that this step has
been taken. Living in
Maharashtra, people have the
right to promote the language.
The Marathi language should
be given a first preference and
its good that the movies will
be given importance.
Movies are for mere
entertainment. Making them
compulsory is absolute
stupidity. If the movie turns
out to be good, people will
automatically go watch it. If
they wanted to help the
industry, they could have
helped by financing them or
cutting taxes.
- Aasha Gite, 29
- Arbin Singh, 38
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A prayer for the innocent
I pray that the children who are no more, their souls should be happy and
should live in peace. Whoever has done this – what is that person going to
get for doing such bad work? This is a poem for them:
Little children should have parents,
Little children should have a good life.
Little children never know,
Anything about guns and knives.
Little children should have food to eat,
Little children should have a place to sleep
Little children should never know fear
They should sleep peacefully without any fear
Sinhal Classes
motivate students to
become Global Leaders
Mumbai Messenger Correspondent
ANDHERI: Sinhal Classes organised an event “Inspiration
IIT,” designed to motivate the students appearing for Sinhal
Seminar and Scholarship Test held on April 12. The session
was well attended by a large number of students along with
their parents.
The vicinity of Andheri Station during the weekend was
filled with dozens of human banners staring at you with
striking messages on one of India's most sought after
degree – IIT. Some of the messages on the banners were“IIT – not just a degree, but the very future of India,”
“IITians will change the future of India”
Sudhanshu Sinhal, Managing Director, Sinhal Classes
said, “The students have to remember that they got only
one day to perform in the IIT exams and they have to aim
high to hit the bulls eye. These exams are the gate way to a
greater field.”
“Joining IIT means you are becoming global leaders
and it is very important for you all to think out of the box,”
said Joy Sengupta, well-known theatre and film personality
while speaking to the students.
“Education is not what fills the mind, but rather what
forms the mind. IIT is not just a degree but an effective tool
for large scale transformation of society,” said Viveck
Shettyy, Managing Director, Indus Communications.
Sinhal's faculty consisted of Prof. Saurabh Priyadarshi
(Mathematics Faculty), Prof. Ajit Dave (Physics Faculty),
Prof. Rajendra Karnik (Medical Biology Faculty) and Prof.
Hemant Sharma (Physics Faculty) who enlightened the
students to how to think out of the box and prepare for the
CETs. The faculty also guided the students how to learn the
topics and also about the pattern to answer the questions
to win the IIT and CET exams during the session.
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The mothers and fathers
Love their children
They make us ready to go to school,
So that we learn something and not be a fool
Prishti Bhatija
I am sad to hear the news today
It seems some bad people have killed 131 children in the school
I wonder how it is for their parents to wait
For the little children who will never walk out of the school gate.
A child's reaction to the terrorism strike in Pakistani school which
killed a lot of children:
Name: Prishti Bhatija
Age: 8 years
School: Ryan Global Lokhandwala
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Celebs receive
5th Bharat Ratna
rds
Dr. Ambedkar awa
Mumbai Messenger Correspondent
JUHU: Ramdas Athawale, MP and Kailash Masoom of Dalit Kalyan Foundation invited people from all walks
of life to receive the 5th Dr. Ambedkar awards at Bhaidas Hall, Juhu recently.
Hollywood singer, actress Sofia Hayat and Punjabi singer Kellie Singh had a great performance. Cricketer
S Sreesanth, Sonu Nigam, Tushar Kapoor, Sachin Khedekar, Hemalata, Aditya Narayan, Vivian Dsena,
Mukesh Rishi, Sunil Grover, Parikshet Sahni, Madhushree, Ritu Pathak, Udit Narayan, Pahlaj Nihlani,
Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor, Sarvjit Singh, Anil Morarka received the award.
Sofia Hayat and Kellie Singh also received the award for the music segment. Lekha Rachh was great as an
anchor. Sandeep Shukla of Godfather films supported the award.
Imran Khan tattoos
daughter Imara's
footprints on his chest
Yami Gautam
is a self-sufficient person
The actor who has made it on her own in the industry does not require
an entourage to help her with the little daily things. She manages her
house errands like paying bills, grocery stocking and overlooking other
household chores on her own.
She does not depend on anyone else for all this and prefers this
independence. Yami Gautam was born and brought up in Chandigarh.
She came to Bombay some years back when she made her debut in
Bollywood. Since then, she has been managing in the city all by herself
and continues to do so.
Even when Yami was shooting in Patiala recently for a very long film
schedule, she made sure there were no hiccups here. ​ When contacted
Yami Gautam shares, "Yes, I may be managing all by myself in this fast
paced city, but my parents' support has made it easier for me. They may
be back in Chandigarh, but are just a call away."
Imran Khan who has been
inked twice before, on his neck
and arm, recently got a third
tattoo, on his chest. The design
this time is a unique one as it
features footprints of his 10month-old daughter, Imara.
The actor got inked during a
family holiday in Goa in January,
by a tattoo artiste who has
designed one of his previous
tattoos as well.
Imran wanted to get
something special, yet unusual
done as soon as Imara was born.,
but he did not have a particular
design in mind. Imran's mother
had his footprints etched on a
piece of paper, which she has
treasured all these years.
That's where the idea
originated and Imran eventually
decided to get it done. When
contacted, Imran confirmed the
story and added, “Imara is my
firstborn, and I wanted a tattoo
that I would cherish forever.”
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Actors R. Madhvan and
Kangna Ranaut revealed
the trailer of their
upcoming movie Tanu
Weds Manu Returns at
PVR Citi Mall on April
14, 2015.
PHOTOS/DIKSHA
Tanu Weds Manu Returns is an
upcoming Hindi romantic comedy
film directed by Anand L. Rai. The
film is a sequel to Tanu Weds Manu
(2011), in which stars Kangana
Ranaut and R. Madhavan reprise
their roles from the original. Ranaut
also portrays the additional role of a
Haryanvi athlete in the film. Tanu
Weds Manu Returns is scheduled for
release on May 22, 2015.
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PHOTOS/DIKSHA
SAB TV held a
grand premiere of
their upcoming
show 'Hasi Hi Hasi
Mil Toh Le' on April
11,2015. Actors
Suresh Menon,
Gaurav Gera and
Sugandha Mishra
were spotted at the
launch.
PHOTOS/DIKSHA
PHOTO/NIKET KOTECHA
“It is better to sit at home,
than to do work that is
not good”- Manish Tulsiyani
Manish Tulsiyani has been popular for his character Dhruv Tripathi that he
played as a lead in Sony Entertainment Television's Chajje Chajje Ka Pyar. In
addition, Manish has done episodic shows on Yeh Hain Aashiqui - Love
Heroes Special. He is also a trained and gifted dancer, hailing from Rajasthan.
He is also an auto enthusiast and loves biking. However, the biggest love of his
life is travel. Here he speaks more about himself to Kritika Sharma...
Your journey towards acting...
The journey actually started during my childhood days. I used to participate
in all cultural programs and fests while in school and college. People used to
find me very cute and everyone liked to watch me. While in Bikaner, I did
many Rajasthani videos at the age of 18 which bought me a lot of fame. After
that, I entered the television industry through cameos.
Your first break...
Chajje Chajje Ka Pyar on Sony TV was my first break. I got popular
because of that. My pairing with Shambhavi was loved by everyone and we
were praised for that.
Your experience acting in 'Yeh Hai Aashiqui'...
It was a great experience. It felt like a realistic movie. They set you free and
let you do whatever you want to do. It is not like those daily soaps where you
have to restrict yourself and give numerous shots for just one scene. I had a
superb time.
You became popular with one show and then had no work for a long
time...
Many people consider taking a break as de-motivating, but I really don't
care. I think it is better to sit at home, than to do work that is not good. My
motive is to get good main lead roles in television and until I get it, I won't be
doing anything else.
The impact of acting on your personality...
This industry makes you more disciplined and focused. Earlier, I did not
know what to do with my life. But once I started acting, I knew exactly where I
was headed.
Your pillars of strength...
My family. Even now when I have no work, they are not asking me to quit
acting. They are here with me in all my good and bad times.
On your love for travelling...
I just love travelling and exploring as many places as I can. In India I have
been to many places like Goa, Amritsar, Darjeeling, Rajasthan, Mount Abu. I
also love trekking. When it comes to international destinations, I have been to
Dubai, Qaza, Abu Dhabi, China. In fact, I am again about to visit China again. I
love that place.
Your preference...big screen or small screen...
Obviously big screen. Who doesn't want to act in movies? But I think I am
yet not prepared for it as I don't have that much experience. So for now my
focus is going to be television only.
On being compared with Ranveer Singh...
A lot of people compared me with Ranveer Singh when I started acting but
at that time, only his debut movie had released. So, if I was to copy or imitate an
actor, why would I choose a debutant? That was really silly.
On your love for Pakistani shows...
I am a big lover of Pakistani television. The way they make their shows
simple and small is too good. Frankly speaking, I don't watch Indian television
at all. I am more into Pakistani shows. Fawad Khan is my favourite actor and
his show 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' was really awesome.
Message to aspiring actors...
Believe in yourself. There are no strategies you need to follow. Just keep
giving auditions and never lose hope.
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INNER PEACE
the way to bliss!
The 7 Major Chakras and their
cleansing process
What are Chakras?
The word Chakra means “wheel” in
Sanskrit. A Chakra is a spinning wheel
of energy that is found within each of
us. It is a spinning circular current of
energy created within us by the
interlock of consciousness and the
physical body. The Chakra system is a
map of consciousness. It is a
complete system of seven spinning
c i r c u l a r c u r r e n t o f e n e r g y.
Your chakras radiate and receive
energy constantly. If you hold
negative thoughts, your chakras
become dirty, with dense, dark
energy. Dirty chakras can't push
through sufficient energy and you feel
sluggish and out of balance. You also
lose touch with your natural psychic
abilities.
Imagine a flowing creek. If nothing
errant, then the creek would flow pure
and clear. However life is messy and
things tend to fall into the creek, and
then the creek can't flow but if we
clean the creek and take out what is
blocking it, then the creek flows.
There are 7 Major chakras and many
minor ones in our body. Each chakra
has its purpose, and can be blocked
by a kind of emotional mug.
The first chakra is the Root chakra
- It is located at the base of the spine.
It deals with survival issues and is
blocked by fear. To cleanse it, notice
what you are afraid of. Accept its your
fear and understand your vision is not
real. You are concerned about your
survival- Learn to trust and surrender.
Walking on the grass or beach also
helps open the root chakra.
The second is the Sacral chakra - It
is located just below 2 inch of your
navel. It deals with pleasures
(emotional, physical, financial) issues
and is blocked by guilt .To cleanse it,
look at all the guilt that burden you.
Release all the guilt and blame withinLearn to accept the reality and
understand things do happen. Don't
let this guilt poison your energy,
forgive yourself.
The third is the Solar chakra - It is
located in the stomach. It deals with
will power and control and is blocked
by shame. To cleanse it, think of all
the things you are ashamed of, what
are your biggest disappointments.
Re l e a s e yo u r l e t d o w n s a n d
disappointments. You can't find
balance if you deny any part of your
life. Accept and love all aspect of who
you are, even your mistakes.
The forth is the Heart chakra - It is
located at the heart. It deals with love
and is blocked by grief. To cleanse it,
lay all your griefs and sadness in front
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of you and release all your sadness
and loss. Learn whatever goes still
love is inside of you and everything is
reborn in form of new love.
The fifth is the Throat chakra - It is
located in the throat. It deals with
truth and is blocked with lies, the one
we tell ourselves. To cleanse it,
release all the denial and lies you tell
yourself. You cannot lie upon your
own nature and must accept yourself.
The sixth is the Third eye chakra It is located at the centre of the
forehead. It deals with insights and is
blocked by illusions. To cleanse it,
release all illusions within yourself.
The greatest illusion of the world is
the illusion of being separate; we are
one with collective consciousness.
The seventh is the Crown chakra It is located at the crown of your head.
It deals with cosmic energy and is
blocked with earthly attachments. To
cleanse it, release all your earthly
attachments, Learn to let go or
empowering attachments. Surrender
yourself. Many are unable to release
this chakra. Still letting go doesn't
mean it truly disappears. When you
learn empowering attachments then
you are connected to your higher self.
Ethiopian Food in Washington DC
Ethiopian food is one of my favorite. I still wonder why there are no Ethiopian
Restaurant in Mumbai yet. It surely resembles Indian food. Heavy usage of spices in
their wots ( stews ) and tibs ( stir fries ) brings familiarity to our palettes. Yet the usage
of teff flour in their staple injera bread is very unique. Injera bread is soft and spongy
perfect to mop up the gravy it soaks. It is stacked up and used as an edible plate, where
the assortment of meat, fish vegetables , greens and lentils are served upon. Diners sit
around and enjoy the meal from one single platter.
During my recent trip to the US, I was in Washington DC for few days. US being a
melting pot of all cultures , traditions. Mostly all cuisines around the world are found in
this unique country. DC has a large
section of Ethiopian inhabitants
living in the state. There are plenty
of Ethiopian restaurants run by the
Ananya Banerjee
Ethiopians settled there.
Went to Ethiopian cafe in Washington DC. We ordered doro wat (
spicy chicken stew) , chicken and lamb tib( cubed chicken and lamb
curry ) , lentils ( chana dal ) collard greens, cabbage and potato curry.
The assortment indeed looked like a thali back home. Food was
delicious , freshly made and very flavourful. The food was served on
stacks of injera bread and some extra injera was served on the sides.
A different and satisfying meal experience indeed!
For a delicious dorowat and injera recipe, please read Planet
Gastronomy-100 Most Popular Global Recipes. Page-74
Mumbai Messenger Correspondent
The summer is here, and so is the time to take a vacation. This
requires ample preparation - arranging flights, reserving hotel
rooms and finding things to do at the destination place. While
this holds true, it also involves preparing your home for your
absence. Of course, you never leave home expecting
something bad to happen, but it is always best to be prepared.
No matter how long you'll be gone, here are steps to make your
house safer:
Turn off the water and gas: Make sure that the water
supply is turned off completely at the main supply point. It is
also recommended to shut gas lines.
Pull the Plug: Unplug your television, computer, toaster
oven and other appliances to protect them from power surges.
Do this to save power as well. Many appliances use power even
when they're turned off.
Toilets: Toilets can collect bacteria, which can cause stains.
Pour a half cup of chlorine into the bowl (not the tank).
Refrigerator: Don't come home from your trip to a
refrigerator filled with spoiled food. Throw out perishables such
as milk that will expire while you're gone. Clean out the
CHEF PROFILE
Mumbai Messenger brings to you a profile of
leading chefs from across the world who have
reached the top spot with their dedication, hard
work and passion. To begin with, Senior
Hospitality Writer and Journalist Mewati
Sitaram profiles famous celebrity chef, Namak
Shamak fame Harpal Singh Sokhi...
Mewati Sitaram
Every Indian household, in India or abroad is well acquainted with the
lines “Namak Shamak, Namak Shamak Dal Dete hain Namak Shamak.”
Yes, you have guessed right. Meet Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi - a name
synonymous with Indian cooking.
This is the man who has redefined cookery shows in his own style with
humour and in real Punjabi style which is why today his television show
'Turban Tadka' is the number one culinary show in India's only 24 hours
channel Food Food. “He is fun to watch and his humorous presentation
has won many hearts.” As a brand Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi is probably the
only person in India having a spectrum of fan following, 2 years -90 years,
on TV and the Internet.
“My famous lines Namak Shamak, Namak Shamak Dal Dete hain
Namaak Shamak, are a rage in the country and people recognize me by
this now. I feel honoured and blessed when people recognize me and
thank all those who have supported me,” says Chef Harpal.
AWARDS
Most admired face on
television in the year 2012.
Awarded Indo-Australian
Cultural Relationship award by
the Victorian Council Australia,
year October 2014
“My greatest culinary inspiration would undoubtedly be my father. I
have always revered him as an amazing cook with some excellent cooking
techniques. He used to cook at home during family celebration and
weekends, trying out new dishes. He has been my motivation and
inspiration in the journey so far. I have always had a profound sense of
time. I believe in the ethos 'Time and tide wait for no man.' I have realized
that while cooking the best dish, simple is beautiful, which people can
recreate easily. I would maintain that the most important elements of an
excellent dining experience are fresh and easily available ingredients, just
the right seasoning and the right flavour profiling,” he adds.
The quest for promoting Indian food across the globe has made him a
name to reckon with. His quest for knowledge left him hungering for
more, so he researched about some branches of Indian food and their
health implications. Finding comprehensive answers to his questions such
as – how cooking improves nutritive value of food and the rejuvenating
power of spices on the mind, body and soul, he took his quest ahead to
create a link between Ayurveda and food. Chef Harpal strongly believes
that today people are very health conscious and India cannot have a
better blend of food and health if the Ayurveda beliefs are missing. Fusion
of Indian food with international cuisine is what made Chef Harpal Singh
Sokhi a name to reckon with in the hotel industry.
The journey to fame was not an easy one for him. He completed his
degree in Hotel Management from Bhubaneshwar Catering College in
1987, and his first job was at Oberoi Bhubaneswar as a trainee cook for a
year and half. In the next few years, he worked in various establishments
like Centaur Hotel at Juhu, Vintage Restaurant, Tuli International Hotel in
Nagpur, Taj Lands End in Bandra, and many more. Today he has his own
company since three years 'Turban Tadka Hospitality Pvt Ltd.' managing
restaurants, food products, consulting, TV shows and owning a digital
channel on Food on You Tube.
To do list before a vacation
refrigerator; either throw items away or give them to a
neighbour. You have two choices - One is to unplug the
refrigerator and leave the door open to prevent mildew and
odour. The other is to keep the refrigerator running. Don't let it
sit empty, however. Fill it with bottles of water so it will run more
efficiently.
Remove food from the pantry: Dry foods that remain
should be locked in tin- or aluminium-lined cupboards or
cabinets, and seeds and grains should be stored in metal
containers with tight lids.
Guard against insects and rodents: Place mothballs
under the sink and or kitchen counters and use rodent
deterrents under the sink also place mothballs throughout the
house to prevent insect infestation.
Empty trash: Take all the trash out of your home before
you leave
Remove all fire hazards: Dispose of or move potentially
flammable items such as oily rags and stacked papers, before
you leave.
Do not hide things: House key under the mat, etc. Put
jewellery and other valuables in safety deposit box.
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With a focus on having air
treatment products, Mansoor Ali,
Director – India
& Dubai,
AMFAH
highlights on the
benefits of using
Air Purifiers &
Dehumidifiers
along with the
rise in demand
for these products in India.
What products does the
company presently have under
its dehumidifier category and
any new product additions to be
made under this category this
year?
AMFAH INDIA, is a group
company of AMFAH GENERAL
LLC Dubai, established in the year
of 2007 having focused on air
treatment products. The company
is known for introducing range of
exclusive / new category of
products in Indian market like
domestic / semi – commercial /
commercial De-humidifiers, Air
Purifiers and Portable Air
Conditioner.
Which of your dehumidifier
products have you seen a
‘With global warming affecting the world, the
need for Air Purifiers & Dehumidifiers are increasing’
higher demand for in the India
market? Who are your major
clients?
With 'global warming' affecting
worldwide including India, the need
for dehumidifier is ever increasing
in all sectors affected by high
humidity and the awareness has
been the challenge. We cater to all
the three segments for
dehumidifiers in residential, semicommercial and commercial
sectors. As our domestic models
are being used by many reputed
hotels for their guest rooms, the
semi-commercial dehumidifiers are
being utilised by F&B department
to preserve their food fungus /
mould free all the time. Similarly,
our commercial range of
dehumidifiers are leaders in food
manufacturing units of various
reputed companies across India.
Some of our esteemed clients are
Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank,
Aditya Birla, Wipro, Four Seasons
Hotel, Jubilant Foodworks Limited
(Dunkin Donuts / Domino's Pizza),
Novartis, Cognizant, AIIMS
Hospital Delhi, Emirates Airways,
TATA Communication, Hyundai
Motors, Mahindra Rise, ASUS,
Siemens, Parle Agro, Yes Bank,
RBS Bank, US Consulate and
many more.
What are the benefits of using
dehumidifier's vis-a-vis air
conditioners in terms of
performance, longevity, cost,
etc?
Air conditioners main objective is to
cool the air and it cannot prevent
the growth of mould, fungus, musty
odour, dampness in rooms or
different facilities. And all of them
are very harmful and dangerous in
their own way. A dehumidifier's
main job is reduce the humidity in
a very controlled way and to
protect you and your valuable from
mould, fungus, musty odour,
malfunctioning of electronics
equipment and dampness in room.
Keeping humidity at the right level
(i.e. between 50 – 60 per cent) will
protect a lot of things including
food, electronics equipments,
peeling of wall paintings from mold,
fungus, mildew etc.
What is the present and future
growth of the air purification
market in India and what factors
do you attribute for driving this
growth?
The present growth of air purifiers
in India is very slow due to lack of
knowledge and awareness, where
as the future of its market is very
promising as India is under radar
from the world community
monitoring its air quality. There are
enough statistics to prove with
reasons on rising air concerns and
adverse health effects. Like the
water purifier success story, the air
purifier business is on the rise, with
many companies and brands
entering the Indian market and it is
expected to be a mature product
category in the next three-five
years. The product air purifier is
expected to occupy its position at
home, offices and across different
sectors.
What has been the company's
revenue growth y-o-y and what
revenue target has it set for this
FY?
We are growing year-on-year with
30 per cent and the range has
been expanded from one model of
dehumidifier in 2009 to nine
models by current year along with
air purifiers (made in Taiwan) and
extremely powerful portable AC.
Any other significant factor.
After water the next concern area
across the globe has been air and
people in India have exposure
majorly only with air conditioning,
there is a big emerging world
beyond air conditioners addressing
air quality and rising humidity
issues.
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My encounter with ‘the original don’ Karim Lala
The name Abdul Karim Khan Sher Khan
Pathan was once synonymous with
whatever happened in the Mumbai’s
underworld for over forty years. More
famously known as Karim Lala, the
original don of the city started his
bootlegging and gambling activities in
1940 and reigned supreme till 1985 when
his nephew Samad Khan was gunned down
by the combined might of rival gangsters
including Dawood Ibrahim.
Most of the time attired in typical Pathani
Salwar Kameez but equally at ease with
Safari and three piece suits, six-footer Lala
had a charming personality. He believed in
making friends and sustaining relationships. Till his death he used to call me
and wish on my birthday, New Year and Divali. He had well maintained diary
containing phone numbers of important acquaintances and always remained in
touch with them.
I first met the don at Nagpada police station in 1983, where he was being
questioned in connection with setting a stable on fire to make way for a high
rise to be constructed by smuggler-turned-builder Yusuf Patel. My request to
talk to the don was rejected by the senior inspector in charge. I went all the way
to the police headquarters at Crawford Market and sought the intervention of
then police commissioner Julio Rebeiro. Rebeiro immediately phoned the
senior inspector and instructed him to let me meet the don. When I returned to
the police station I was secretly made to enter the room from a side door and
made to sit on a bench placed behind the wooden chair where Lala was made to
sit in front of the senior inspector. The senior was grilling Lala and I was
listening to the questioning. “This is the first time that I have been summoned
to a police station. How dare you can do that? I have
committed no crime. Some one is trying to implicate
me. Give me 24 hours, I will produce the real culprits
before you,” Lala was pleading with the officer. Lala
further pleaded that he was suffering from slip disc
problem and was uncomfortable sitting on a wooden
Baljeet Parmar
chair.
Acting on impulse, I requested the officer to offer him
a seat cushion keeping in mind his old age.
Lala was surprised by my intervention. Moving slowly, he looked back and
said, ‘Tum jo bhi ho Khuda ke bande ho’. The officer provided a cushion to
Lala and I was allowed to talk to Lala for a few minutes and that turned out be
the first time ever interview with Karim Lala conducted at a police station.
Lala was arrested again in 1994 by Malabar Hill police station when a lady
alleged that the aged don slapped her in connection with a property dispute.
Lala, accompanied by his trusted lieutenant Bahadar Khan, was produced at
the Girgaum Court where his answers to the magistrate’s questions produced
abandoned laughter. “What is your name,” the magistrate asked.
Looking at Bahadar Khan, the don replied, “Who is this man in the black coat
who doesn’t know my name”. Bahadar Khan informed Lala that it was a court
and the magistrate was in chair and requested his master to be polite in the
court. “Abdul Karim Khan Sher Khan Pathan,” said Lala in a commanding
voice.
“What’s your age”, was the next question. “Kitna umar hai hamara, Bahadar
Khan. When I went to the court the first time I was 75,” Lala informed.
“Are you aware that a woman has accused you of slapping her?” magistrate put
the final question. “I have never looked straight in the eyes of woman outside
my family in my entire life. This woman is big liar,” retorted Lala angrily. The
magistrate did not ask any more questions and released Lala on a bail of 2,500.
Satinder Pal Singh Ahuja, the President of Kapda Vyapari Ekta Association, is a wellknown personality all over Mumbai. He joined his father's business at the age of 17 in the year
1977. It has been 35 years in the industry for Ahuja, wherein he has achieved great heights.
He says, “My father was a very dynamic and established person so under his guidance, I
learned about the business. I learnt production in factories, looked into labor issues and
banking matters.” It was a huge personal loss for Ahuja, when he lost his father in the year
2012, but he did not let it affect the business. Some say that he is far more successful than his
father but he doesn't feel the same. “I have learned everything from my father; he was a self
made man. He was extremely successful when I joined. So wherever I am, it is because of
him.”
In the last 25 years, he has expanded the business from just two factories to seven factories.
The business is not restricted to Mumbai, but has reached various cities like Pune, Surat and
Delhi. Ahuja considers himself a workaholic. He works for 14-16 hours a day and believes that
his staff is his family and everything else, which is not related to work, is unimportant.
Ahuja is also involved in a lot of social work and cultural activities. He is also the Mumbai
President of the All India Anti-Terrorist Front. Through this, he spreads awareness about
lesser-known freedom fighters and conducts various anti terrorism programs in schools and
colleges. He is also stepping into the construction business and redeveloping some buildings in
Mumbai.
Talking about Punjabis and the Baisakhi festival, he said, “Punjabis are very hard working
people and are good at heart. They believe in festivities and togetherness. Baisakhi is a big
festival for Punjabis because on this day, in the year 1699, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru
Gobind Singh laid down the foundation of the Panth Khalsa - the Order of the Pure Ones.
Also, the harvesting season starts on Baisakhi which makes it more important for our brothers
in Punjab.”
Ahuja urges his Punjabi brothers to be good and kind to all people around them and spread
love and affection always. He also said, “I want my brothers and sisters to work for peace
wherever they go, in India or internationally. Global peace needs to be encouraged and who
else can do this better than Punjabis.”
Shaili Madan, Resident Editor
A moral dilemma
We have two kinds of morality side by side:
One which we preach but do not practice and
another which we practice, but seldom preach
– Bertrand Russell
Ever since the beginning of time;
right through the times described in the
epics of any religion and to date, there
is a constant debate on what constitutes
right and wrong. Sides have been
taken, wars have been fought, brothers
have broken away from siblings – all
over taking opposite moralistic
positions on various issues. The
ultimate truth is that both sides are
right, if they judge an issue by their
faiths, their upbringing, and their deep
beliefs. However, the ultimate truth is
that if both sides are right, there needs
to be understanding that no one is
wrong. Such are the moral dilemmas
that confront us...every day of our
lives.
Lets take an issue like child labour.
At one level one can take a
conservative view and damn it by using
the standard arguments – children
should be in school, children should
not be working in shops, etc. Yet at
another level, in developing overpopulated countries, if the income
earned by a child (however meagre it
may be) is subtracted from a family's
earnings, many families will not eat
even one meal a day. Another argument
is that if the child learns a trade, it may
actually be able to support itself better
in the future. There is unfortunately no
right or wrong answer.
Lets look at prostitution. It is called
the second oldest profession in the
world and not wrongly so. So is it right
for the conservative view of calling a
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every week. I must say that the
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Dear Editor,
The streetlights inauguration in
Laxmi Industrial Estate is a really
big thing for the residents. The
place was really unfriendly for
people like us who go out with
family at night. It is too dark and
anything can happen late night.
Especially the women who keep
standing there are a big nuisance,
and have a negative impact on our
children.
Regards,
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All India Anti Terrorist Front, President (Mumbai).
Textile Trade & Industries Cell,
Prabhari (Incharge) Mumbai,
B. J. P. (Mumbai)
Kapada Vyapari Ekta Association,
President (Mumbai).
prostitute an evil immoral woman or is
it right to adopt a liberal view that she is
doing it out of her own choice (and we
are definitely not describing forced
prostitution – which is a criminal act,
and thus clearly wrong). If its her body,
her choice and allows her to live
decently, perhaps feed her family, can
we still say its wrong?
Lets take a simple case, which each
of you may identify with – a white lie.
If you are in a situation where by
speaking a simple lie you will avoid
hurting someone close to you, would
you compromise your principles and
tell the lie? Most people will tell you
that there should be no debate about the
morality of such a situation – and yet
will in the same breath tell you that it is
a crime to protect a friend accused of a
crime, by lying to the police about his
alibi! Many of the great religious
teachers have told us that both
situations are unacceptable if you
strongly follow your principles – but
then we do live in a society and must
live practically in it.
The bottom line really is that every
individual has his/her own moral
assessment of what is right and what is
wrong. This assessment is dynamic,
depending on the situation. It is also
driven by some core values that each
individual possesses. However, just
like our unique DNA and fingerprints,
no two assessments of a moral position
will be identical. Moral choices are
based on individual beliefs. We can
never be sure if they are right per se.
There are obvious checks though. It is
certainly possible for many people to
be right even if their choices are
contradictory. Different choices are
suitable in different circumstances and
everyone has their own experience.
Right and wrong are often difficult to
measure. I prefer to use the standard of
rational or reasonable, or justifiable.
Finally a quote that will summarise
how a decent and humane society
would deal with issues of morality. We
have two kinds of morality side by
side: One which we preach but do not
practice and another which we
practice, but seldom preach – Bertrand
Russell.
Dear Editor,
Your follow-ups on the Celebration
Sports Club disputes are really
interesting. I love reading all their
parts and then judge what is wrong
and what is right. I would love to
see more such stories in your
newspaper.
Regards,
Tulika Saini
Dear Editor,
I read your editorial about Vogue's
'My Choice' video and I really
appreciate your thoughts. Here I
said Vogue's video because
wherever I am reading, people are
writing that it is Deepika
Padukone's video. I don't
understand why she is being cursed
everywhere when she has just acted
in it and that too for the sake of her
work and money. No one is raising
fingers on Vogue - the ones who
have created the concept. Nobody is
questioning the scriptwriter, the one
who has actually written things that
are offensive for some people. Zoya
Akhtar too features in that video.
Why is she not in the limelight for
featuring in the video? Why does
our society only target people
whom they can see and not those
actually responsible?
Regards,
Vinika Sharma
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be because of some creams or make
up u have lately used which is not
suiting your skin type , or it can be
because of some hormonal
disturbance in the body, ex. PCOS
symptoms.in first case i would advice
you to stop the use of new make up
or cream or face wash which has
given you the pimples. In later type
u need to visit the doctor , so that he/
she can prescribe you creams which
contain clindamycin, topical retinoid
cream, salicylic based face wash and
antibiotics to get rid of pimples .
simultaneously i would advice you to
get the the treatment for hormonal
imbalance if any.
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Longer days, lighter nights and more
worrying. Yup, it's summer. And before your kids
race out the door, you're doing all you can to
protect them from sun, bugs, head injuries,
ailments, etc. There's something about this season
that makes kids run faster and play harder. And
like everything else parents carefully want to
protect their kids.
With the scorching heat, it's mandatory that
parents make sure that their children are well
hydrated. “But that too has its own share of
problems as sometimes children drink water
which is not clean, leading to vomiting and other
related illnesses, that have lately been on a rise,”
explains Dr. Santanu Sen, Paediatrics Consultant,
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He
added, “This morning itself, I had eight kids
coming to me suffering from loose motion and
vomiting. This is currently on the rise because of
the heat. The parents should be careful where
their children eat food and drink water. Water at
home should be filtered or boiled and be very
careful when drinking water from outside.”
He added, “The parents should also be very
careful about serving fruits that have been cut by
vendors. This should be completely avoided. The
fruits should be brought at home, washed, cut and
only then served to children. Children should eat
home cooked food only as far as possible.” The
summers give rise to other ailments too, like an
upset tummy, heat stroke and dehydration.
Dr Santanu Sen suggests, “If the child is
having too much of vomiting or loose motion, a
rehydration therapy should be started at home.
One of the best things to give them is oral
rehydration solution- a glass of water with few
spoons of sugar, pinch of salt and a little bit of
orange juice to add some flavour. Fresh lime
water or orange juice can also be given, which
children can sip on with the help of a straw so that
it is consumed little by little and the child does not
throw up again by consuming too much. It is an
energy booster.”
You can't stop children from playing outdoor
games this time of the year; in fact they should be
encouraged to do so. But at times, it may lead to a
heat stroke. “To avoid this, children should drink
plenty of water. They should play early in the
morning or in the afternoon after 4pm as the heat
from 10:30am -12pm is very harmful. “When
kids are outdoors, make sure that they use
sunscreen lotion with a high SPF of around 4050, carry a cold water bottle and drink the same
while playing in the sun. As far as possible, they
must wear an outfit that covers them completely
and also a hat,” explains Dr. Santanu Sen. In order
to determine dehydration among children Dr
Santanu Sen adds, “Parents should keep an eye on
their child's behaviour. If he or she seem too
fatigued or the tongue looks dry, then the child
should be given lots of water. An early sign of
dehydration is when a child does not pass urine as
much as he or she did earlier. Any child under the
age of 10 years should normally be going to the
toilet to pass urine once in 3-4hrs and if he or she
hasn't done so, then there are chances of the child
being dehydrated. The parents should be alarmed
when the child has vomited or has had loose
motions for more than five times in a span of few
hours. Then the child needs be taken to the
hospital or to the nearest doctor.”
Dr Santanu Sen advices, “The diet of children
needs to be taken care of by parents. It would be
better to give children healthy food like rice, dal,
chapatti, vegetables and fresh fruits. Spicy food
must be avoided. A light diet would be good for the
children, especially a lot of homemade juices.
When children return home after playing, they tend
to eat or drink something cold. They should be
allowed to do so as it doesn't affect them in a bad
way. But make sure that they first drink something
that is of room temperature. However, drinking ice
cold water can lead to throat related problems.”
A therapy that cures beyond relaxation
determined after which he or she is given a massage with an oil corresponding to
that constitution since these oils have medicinal properties. After the massage
follows the herbal steam. A massage can sedate or stimulate the body,
depending on the nature and style of strokes applied.
Some studies have shown that massaging the back can heighten the activity
of the sympathetic nervous system. A vigorous massage can wake up the mind
and the body, on the other hand, gentle massaging can decrease the heart rate.
Both, the release of muscle spasms and the softening of chronic muscle
contraction give the veins and tiny capillaries in the blood system a chance to
clear out 'oedema' – a collection of stagnant tissue fluid.
One direct benefit of the massage for an athlete is improved recovery rate –
the ability for the muscles to perform after exertion and rest. Most practitioners
use a massage table for ease and comfort. The therapist often starts with the feet
or with a light stroking at the back. Then, depending on the style of massage he
or she strokes, kneads, taps and presses the flesh.
It must be kept in mind that there are a couple of contra-indications for
massage like large bruises, fever, inflammation, swelling and skin eruptions. It is
therefore wise to consult a doctor before going for a massage therapy.
Shaili Madan
The pace of life presently is a constant zoom. A day begins before it ends and
ends before it begins. And it is this very speed that threatens our very existence
and life. life is indeed beautiful, but what are we really doing to keep it healthy
and intact, free from tension, stress and anxiety? Here is one therapy that heals
and relaxes the body leaving you rejuvenated and rearing to go – Massage
therapy.
Massage is the rubbing, kneading and therapeutic stroking of the muscles
and joints of the body to stimulate their actions and cure strains. The natural use
of hands to comfort and heal is an ancient art – which has been practiced in all
civilizations for a very long time. In India, massage is applied for any discomfort
of the body from infancy to old age. It is an important part of naturopathy and
Ayurveda, which has been practiced in India since ancient times.
Dr Anil Patil, an MD in Preventive and Social Medicine and Family Medicine
says, “Massage therapy is a very ancient technique of manipulating the muscles,
the nerves, the joints, the spine, etc. There are various types of massage
therapies and each of them has a different philosophy. Massage helps in a
number of ways like leading to relaxation, improved circulation, removal of
toxins.”
Among the various styles of massage is the Naturopathy massage. This
massage may be done dry – without the use of oils in a natural way by
manipulating the muscles and joints. Here the therapist concentrates on relaxing
the musles and improving the circulation. Toxins in our body tend to settle down
under the skin, in our muscles and are removed at a faster rate by massage.
In Acupressure Massage, the therapist presses certain particular points. All
this helps in releasing 'feel good chemicals' or 'endorphins.' Since acupressure
points are pressed it releases the energy blocks in one's body.
In Ayurvedic massage, the constitution of an individual is primarily
Get rid of double chin
Mumbai Messenger Correspondent: The most neglected fat of our body is the
chin fat. Here exercises to help you get a fat-free chin:
Tongue Press: Sitting with your back straight and shoulders down, tilt your
head back so that you are looking at the ceiling. Forcefully press your tongue
flat to the roof of your mouth. Then, keeping your tongue against the roof of
your mouth, lower your chin to your chest as far as possible without rounding
your upper back. You should feel your chin and the front of your neck contract.
Then relax your tongue and straighten your neck to return to the starting
position. That's one rep. Complete two sets of 20 reps each.
Pout and Tilt: From a sitting or standing position, stick out your lower lip as far
as you can to form a pout (place a finger on your chin; the skin should feel
wrinkly and puckered). Hold this contraction for one second. Then, with your lip
still out, contract the muscles at the front of your neck to lower your chin to your
chest as far as possible without rounding your upper back. Pause and hold for
another second, then relax your lips and straighten your neck to return to the
starting position. Complete two sets of 20 reps each.
Kiss the Ceiling: Standing tall with your arms hanging at your sides, tilt your
head back so that you are looking at the ceiling. Then try to kiss the ceiling by
puckering your lips and extending them as far away from your face as possible.
You should feel a tightening throughout your neck and chin. Hold for five
seconds, then relax your lips and lower your chin to return to the starting
position. Complete two sets of 15 reps each.
Stick Out Tongue: This is a great exercise that builds the muscles in your chin
and can reduce a double chin without surgery. Stand or sit in a relaxed position.
Open your mouth as wide as you can and stick your tongue out as far as you
can so that you feel your chin and neck tighten. Hold your tongue out and count
to 10. Relax and return to the starting position. Complete 10 rep.
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Planning through Financial Planning
Robin Banerjee
Usually when we put on
our dancing shoes to
celebrate the New
Year's eve, many of us
think about New-Years'
resolutions – which
could often hover
around health and
gyms. But when it
happens to be April and
the tax-man having
already collected his
booty the previous months, it's time to think about financial
planning.
With the beginning of every new financial year, it is time
to plan about our income, savings, investments and taxes.
In short, budgeting and tax-planning needs to be given
some thought in spite our busy schedule. A few do's and
don'ts will help us to remain on top of our personal
finances.
Budget the future: Understand where you are heading
for during the year. Prepare a budget – a likely income and
expenditure summary. No necessity to be exact – ballpark
numbers will help to find out how much to spend, what you
can save and where to be careful.
Early birds catch the worms: Start early is the maxim.
Rather than postponing tax planning towards the end of the
year, it is worth planning it from the beginning. Assume you
want to invest in Equity Linked Savings Schemes. Why not
invest now? To diversify your risks, invest in good schemes,
rather than investing in lump sums at the year end to beat
deadlines and making a hash of prudence. What about
planning for the old age? The newly announced income tax
benefits up to Rs 50,000 invested every year on National
Pension Scheme (NPS, in short) is an excellent way to take
care of old age. Nothing like protecting the future with
lifelong pension. Start as early as is possible, or else time
will run out once you reach the age of 55 for investing in this
handy scheme.
Act of balancing risk: Risk management is prudence. Are
you covered for any unforeseen illnesses or accidents? Do
you have an adequate health insurance? God forbid – a
heart ailment can set the clock back significantly on our
savings plate. Good medical insurance is a great umbrella
of protection to have. Similarly, a term life-policy, which has
a significantly lower premium if entered early, can assure
your family of financial safeguard in case of unforeseen
eventualities. Many of us have invested our savings either
in shares, debts or mutual funds. Not every investment
howsoever cleverly done will be yielding good returns. Take
stock of your investments. Remove the duds. Invest in
promising portfolios. Review what you have and perhaps
you may like to juggle your investments. Not only you will
need to have a re-look at the investment portfolio, but also
evaluate the proportion of investment in your basket.
For instance, what percentage of your savings is in gold?
Assuming it is 20% given the historical attractiveness of this
metal (between 2006 and 2011 gold price went up by
30%). But, it is highly risky to be invested to such a large
extent (gold is on the decline since 2013). Anything
between 5 and 10% of your total asset, is fine. Beyond it is
risky. Rebalancing your portfolio once every year –
especially at the beginning of the financial year - is a good
discipline to follow. Similarly, each one of us has our own
risk appetite. Some of us are happy with risky investments
like equity while others are satisfied with low return but safe
investments, like good quality debts or deposit with banks.
Take a look at your portfolio and see whether it is in
accordance with your risk appetite or not.
Prospective planning: Who can predict the future? What
if some unforeseen expenditure or an emergency happens
in the family? Do you have the ability to withstand it? It is
good to have a look at any possible eventuality and
maintain a contingency fund. It could be anything between
2-3 months of your likely expenditure. Preferably this fund
should be either in cash or cash equivalent, like balance in
savings bank deposits or short-term mutual funds. Past is
history and cannot be undone. Future is hope and promise.
In the middle lies the bridge between fact and fiction. Try to
link the gap when a new financial year begins – so that one
does not reminisce of missed opportunities.
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C A P T I O N
HOROSCOPE
C O N T E S T
PHOTO/SHARAD VEGDA
Lara Dutta
April 16, 1978
Place: Ghaziabad
Indian Film Actress
PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar
20): Free your mind,
thoughts and consider
alternative options. This is a time
to throw away the old to make
room for the new. There's a
distinct advance in original and
forward thinking. You should make
it a point to go to higher levels of
thought now. The more idealistic
you are in your approach, the
better off you will be.
ARIES (March 21 to April
20): You might find your
energy comes in strong,
erratic bursts. Don't be surprised if
you're high at one moment and
down in the dumps the next. Even
if you're driving everyone crazy
with your behaviour, don't let this
stop you from keeping on. You're
probably able to keep very good
track of the dozens of things going
on around you.
TAURUS (Apr 20 – May
20): You may feel a
tendency to do things the
same old way simply because it's
what feels most comfortable. Even
though the familiar route may be
tempting now, it's actually better if
you seek a different way to go.
Things may feel chaotic, especially
in the morning and early
afternoon. Still, don't automatically
resist things that are new and
different.
GEMINI (May 21 – Jun
20) : An extra log has
been thrown on your fire,
so don't be surprised if you burn
especially hot. Use your internal
furnace to make some
breakthroughs and bring more
matters to a higher level. Turn up
the intensity on certain issues that
require more life. You will bring a
great deal of positive energy to just
about everything you touch.
CANCER (Jun 21 – Jul
22): You don't feel like you
h ave t o ra t i o n a l i ze
everything. Accept the fact that
there are some things in life that
occur without a specific logical
explanation. More than likely these
are the most interesting events,
lessons and experiences that add
the most spice to your routine
existence. Embrace the unknown
and encourage more spontaneity
and playfulness in your little world.
LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22): To
reach your destination,
you have to take an
unusual route. Zigzag your way to
the finish line. Don't assume that
this is a bad thing. You may find
that this is the preferred path.
You're likely to experience many
side adventures and make
wonderful discoveries. Try to
remember how you got there so
you can find these spots again.
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
The situation is such that
if you remain stagnant for
a little while, you will soon sink into
a spiral of depression and
downward thinking. If you stay
afloat and focused on your
dreams, you will remain active in
your pursuit of your life's goals.
You will have the power of the
Universe behind you, supporting
you all the way.
LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22):
You should be in a good
mood, with a positive
outlook to life that helps you attack
the day's tasks with vitality.
Elements of the unexpected may
pop up and remind you that things
don't always go according to plan,
however. You will find that your
easygoing approach to life will
come in handy when the
scheduled route doesn't work.
SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov
21): It won't take a great
deal of effort on your part
to accomplish things. The key is to
be more flexible in your approach
and merge with the group effort
instead of trying to fight against it.
You will find that when you open
yourself to the people around,
there are a significant number who
want to break you down.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 –
Jan 19): Other people's
actions may confuse you.
Concentrate on your projects and
goals. Other people can take care
of themselves. Don't feel like you
need to make sure everyone is
attended to before you start your
day. You may be the one who
needs to be cared for by others.
Ask for a shoulder to lean on if you
need it.
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Santa is out and Vijaykanth is back
Vijaykanth went to a bank to open a
S.B. A/C.
After seeing the Form he went to
Delhi for filling it up.
You know why?
Form said: 'Fill Up In Capital.'
DID YOU KNOW
The Vishnu Temple in the
city of Tirupathi built in the
10th century, is the world's
largest religious pilgrimage
destination. Larger than either
Rome or Mecca, an average of
30,000 visitors donate $6 million
(US) to the temple everyday.
Coping with a topsy-turvy world - Jyoti Bheda, resident of Oshiwara
This is our lucky winner for the caption contest who has bagged himself two
movie tickets. You can be next! Write us a caption that you can think suits
the given picture best and win exciting prizes.
Q U I C K
Across :
7 Plotter (11)
8 Breathe in (6)
9 Be ready for (6)
10 European country (6)
12 One of the planets (6)
13 Sick (3)
14 Chaffed, teased (6)
16 Be unsteady on
one's feet (6)
18 Owing money (2,4)
20 Extremely small (6)
22 Engagement (11)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22
– Dec 21): The energy
you put out will most
definitely fuel the fire, so make
sure you have an extinguisher
within reach. There's a spark of
excitement in the air indicating
that something new and different
is coming around. You may feel
anxiety building up things around
you. Be patient and you will find
that good things naturally come
your way now.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 –
Feb 18) : Emotionally, you
should be feeling quite
good. This is more important since
you may get thrown off balance by
a strange, unexpected force. The
more stable you are on the inside,
the less disruption this foreign
energy will cause. Keep in mind
that unexpected things usually
happen for a reason. There might
be a key opportunity waiting for
you now.
C R O S S W O R D
Down :
1 Scrutinise (4)
2 Capital of Turkey (6)
3 Glorious (8)
4 At liberty (4)
5 Imaginary ideal place (6)
6 Break (8)
11 Eastern (8)
12 Final (8)
15 French channel port (6)
17 Offer (6)
19 Neat (4)
21 Ballet dancer's skirt (4)
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