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CONTENTS
Indian Diaspora In Business
Healthy Living
Nri profile
Story for Kids
In Focus
12-23 48-51
28-35
36-37
24-27
52-57
Chanderi Handlooms
Rajasthani
Gujjar Tradition
Araku
Black money
disclosure
Top 8 Benefits of Eating
Healthy.
Eggless Omelet recipe
Mahesh Ramanujam
Lord Krishna named as
‘Govinda
german chancellor
visit to india

CONTENTS
Cover Story
Romance
Indian Yoga LifeStyle
Freedom Fighter
Travelogue
58-63
76-79
68-71 72-75
64-67
82-85
Dussehra
Shalabhasana
boyfriend
needs space
Sardar
Vallahbhai Patel
The place
where you lose
yourselves

WISHESH
CONTENTS
Indian History
Indian Spiritual
Automobiles
INDIAN VAASTU CORNER
Technology Indian Events
86-89
102-103
94-97
98-101
90-93 104 -109
Maurya Empire
Bhagavad Gita
talks about
Confidential
Knowledge
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Vasthu tips for a blissful
married life
See, Feel and
Experience iPhone 6s
with 3d
West Bengal’s
grandeur

CONTENTS
Special Movie
Star Gazing
Movie Review Hollywood Tea News
Fashion
Yellow Pages
110-115
134-135
136-137
123-129 130-133
116 - 119
Rudramadevi
Jennifer Aniston
Carey Mulligan
Mumford
Heineken Lagos
Fashion Design

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INDIAN DIASPORA
Chanderi
Handlooms
A beautiful blend
of Cotton, Silk
thread and Zari
A Chanderi fabric is well-known by the name
of Chanderi town in Madhya Pradesh. The
traditional methods of hand weaving have
been developed over centuries and passed
down through generations. Chanderi is a
weaver’s town, located near the river Betwa
in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh. About 60%
population of Chanderi are involved in the
manufacturing of Chanderi handlooms.

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Chanderi, is the best handloom
cluster, which occupies a
special place because of
its centuries old weaving
specialty. It produces finely
textured fabrics of cotton and
silk decorated with zari woven
work. It produces three kinds
of fabrics namely Silk Cotton,
Pure Silk and, Chanderi Cotton.
The patterns have come a
long way from the traditional
coins, floral, peacocks and to
the geometrics. This Saree
is a product; woven by hand,
sprinkled with the delicacy of
the extra thread designs that
has archaic refined tastes of the
royalty.
According to mythology or
the vedic period it was said
that chanderi was founded
by lord krishana’s cousin
Shisupal. The development of
this fabric began in the 1890’s
when weavers in the town of
Chanderi replaced hand spun
yarns with mill mad yarns.
In the year 1910, Chanderi
sarees were supported by the
royal family of Scindia. It was
during that stage when golden
thread motif made its presence
in the cotton muslin saree
for the first time. In Mughal
supremacy, fame of this fabric
reached to new level and it was
one of the most favored choices
of queens in India. Chanderi
weavers in Madhya Pradesh
discovered Japanese silk in
1930’s. They began to replace
the twists of cotton sarees
with Chanderis and that’s how
this variety of silk came into
existence.
The effort to revitalize a
marginalized weave is
finally coming full circle
thanks to the efforts of
the Digital Empowerment
Foundation (DEF), a not-
for-profit. Its Chanderiyaan
project in Madhya Pradesh,
run for the benefit of about
3,500 families of Chanderi
weavers, saw the launch
of Chanderiyaan.net, an
e-commerce website.
Through this, weavers can
bypass middlemen and sell
their products directly online.
At the moment the site
only sells saris, stoles and
dupattas, but plans are afoot
to introduce salwar-kameez,
home furnishings such as
curtains and cushion covers,
accessories like photo frames
and wall hangings, and a
section for men’s garments.
This initiative is funded
by the Union ministry
of communications and
information technology till
2011 and now on its way to
becoming a self-sustaining
entity, imparted basic English-
language classes, taught a few
weaver-designers computers
skills for design purposes,
made the area Wi-Fi enabled
and introduced the community
to social networking media.
Today, Chanderi stands out
as excellence in every sense,
as it is blessed with a mix
of modern and traditional
techniques, and deft skills
of weavers are honored by
institutional supports. This
Fine art

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Fine art

fabric is also known for its sheer
texture, glossy transparency
and light weight set them apart
from the textiles produced in
mass in factories. Traditionally,
the Chanderi fabric was woven
using a very fine hand spun
yarn, which accounts for its
delicate texture. So the designs
colors, motifs and its quality
would appropriate to cater the
demands of privileged class
family.
It is a renowned centre for
traditional weavers of sarees.
Chanderi sarees have
unmatched complexity and are
popular among the Indian upper
middle class saree wearers.
The chanderi saree, woven of
cotton and silk is a fairly recent
product of the area and it began
being produced only in the
second half of the twentieth
century.
Chanderi stands
out as excellence
in every sense, as
it is blessed with
a mix of modern
and traditional
techniques, and
deft skills of
weavers are
honored by
institutional
supports.
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INDIAN DIASPORA
Rajastani
Gujjar Tradition
Most of the Gujjars can now
be found in agriculture and
animal husbandry rearing
cows, buffaloes and sheep.
Gujjar is a pastoral community which was
nomadic in the past. But as the time passed, the
people in the community, has started living in
the settled communities.
Most of the Gujjars can now be found in
agriculture and animal husbandry rearing cows,
buffaloes and sheep. Generally, they sell the
milk and milk products in the market, through
the middlemen and even barter sometimes.

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Though a few of the Gujjars
grow a variety of crops like
pulses, vegetables, sugarcane
etc, they are mainly identified,
for growing the wheat, gram
and maize.
As the society is getting
updated, that progress is
even seen in Gujjars these
days. Proving this, many
Gujjars today are working
in government and private
offices. A few of them are
working as the daily laborers.
In cities, Gujjars are even
running the grocery shops
and involved in several other
trading businesses.
Type of food Gujjars take
among the Muslim Gujjars in
Himachal Pradesh, but other
countries Muslims take it.
The Gujjars chew and smoke
tobacco from a hookah. Both
men and women chew the
betel leaf.
Literacy among the Gujjar
Gujjars have a very low level
of literacy, especially in the
girls, it is much lower. In the
states like Punjab, Haryana
and also Delhi, Gujjars have
the access to the various
government development
schemes, for the better health,
electricity, irrigation, drinking
water and bank loans.
The Hindus in Gujjar mostly
eat vegetarian that consists
of the cereals like wheat,
seasonal fruit, rice, gram,
pulses, vegetables, maize,
oilseeds along with the milk
and milk products. Whereas
in Chandigarh and Madhya
Pradesh, they even have take
the non-vegetarian.
Coming to the Muslim Gujjars,
they eat non-vegetarian and
the people of Uttar Pradesh
and Uttarakhand even eat beef
(However the government put
a ban on beef now).
Alcohol among Gujjars
Alcohol is strictly prohibited
Tradition

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Tradition
Gujjar marriages
The Gujjars maintain their
community as endogamous,
but even compromises to the
exogamy, that too within the
close group of families and the
village levels. Depending on
the regions they live in, they
have a number of sub-groups.
The surnames and clan are
often the same.
Gujjars follow monogamy
and fraternal polyandry was
predominant until recently
among Punjab Gujjar.
Adult marriages are slowly
replacing the child marriages
and are arranged by the
negotiation. But in the states
like Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
and Uttar Pradesh, the child
marriages, are still continuing
among the Gujjar.
Marriage by exchange is also
practiced by some Gujjar of
Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar
Pradesh. In the latter two
Gujjar also has two sub-group
divisions called, ‘Bhatariye’
and ‘Bhanariye’. These people
are generally believed to be
Hindus originally, but got
converted into the Muslim
community.
Inheritance among the
Gujjar
Among the Gujjar, the
extended families are more
the norm and each son gets
the equal share of the parental
property. Daughters possess
no such inheritance rights on
the property. However, as
per the Islamic law, Muslim
Gujjar women are granted the
inheritance rights.
Unlike the origination meaning
of the Gujjar, it is fortunate
that, Gujjar is getting updated
and competing with the
present world.
states, marriage by elopement
has social sanction. Madhya
Pradesh Gujjars conduct the
mass marriages.
Gujjar women put on the glass
bangles, Sindur (vermilion
mark), Bindi, finger and nose
rings during the marriages.
Dowry is given in both cash
and also kind. Divorce is
very rare in Gujjar, though
permitted in cases of adultery.
Junior and senior levirate and
junior sororate are practiced
among Gujjar. Except in
Rajasthan, widow, widower
and divorcee re-marriages are
allowed.
Subdivisions among Gujjars
Jammu & Kashmir’s Muslim
Gujjar have two occupational
sections. The Zamindars are
settled landholders and the
Dodhi are pastoral nomads.
These sections are further
subdivided into clans.
Himachal Pradesh’s Muslim

Among the Gujjar,
the extended families
are more the norm
and each son gets the
equal share of the
parental property.

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T
INDIAN DIASPORA
Araku
A spectacular place
with an established
culture
Araku is one of the famous
hill stations which is located on
the eastern ghats at an altitude
of 900meters above sea level .
It is famous for its picturesque beauty and popularly
known as Andhra Pradesh Ooty. It has valleys, streams and
waterfalls flowing by the side of the roads and train track.
The journey to the valley of Araku is the most enjoying as
the rail passes through hillsides, streams and tunnels. If
you go Araku by train and return by road, then you can visit
places around also you will enjoy watching the beauty of the
nature from both the means of transport.
INDIAN DIASPORA
Araku
A spectacular place
with an established
culture

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Culture
The tribal village and tribal
habitat museum are the
major attractions here. The
tourists can get a glimpse of
the traditional and amazing
tribal folk dances like Mayuri
and Dhimsa. The Araku Tribal
Museum houses are rich in
tribal tradition and number
of artifacts related to the
Eastern Ghats Tribal Culture.
Chaaparai, a picturesque
place about 15 km from Araku
is another picnic spot in this
region. Accommodation
facilities are available for
tourists.
Places of Interest
There are many places to
and artifacts. The toys,
mythological figures, carvings,
etc which display the creative
skills of the craftsmen depict
the cultural practices of that
region
Borra Caves- The million
year-old limestone Borra
Caves, are situated in
Ananthagiri Mandal, about
40kms. The caves, at a height
of 1400 mts above sea level
and the river Gosthani flows
through the caves between
the formations. These natural
caves were discovered in1807
by William King George of the
Geological Survey of India.
Tyda Nature Camp- Tyda is
visit in and around Araku. It’s
a place to relax and enjoy
nature.
Anathagiri- The
breathtaking hill station,
Ananthagiri sheltered in the
lush undulating ranges of
the Eastern Ghats is about
190kms. Anantagiri is famed
for its extensive coffee
plantations and numerous
waterfalls like Tadimada
waterfalls.
Etikoppaka- Etikoppaka, a
small village on the banks
of Varaha River located
at a distance of 152kms,
it is known for its age-old
tradition of wooden carvings
Culture

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INDIAN DIASPORA
It is famous
for its
picturesque
beauty and
popularly
known as
Andhra
Pradesh Ooty.

Culture
a small tribal village nestling
in the wooded hills of the
Eastern Ghats at Araku valley.
Also known as Jungle Bells,
the nature camp has facilities
for rock climbing, trekking and
target shooting with bow &
arrows.
Araku Valley is home to 19
indigenous tribes and offers a
wonderful opportunity to get
insights into the lifestyle of
these tribes and their culture
and traditions. Dhimsa is a
kind of folk dance, it’s a huge
attraction for its rhythmic
beats and colourful costumes
performed on Itika Pongal,
a popular festival that is
celebrated in the region and is
worth experiencing.
The Araku valley is the
most charming hill region
in Visakhapatnam district.
Valmiki, Bagata, Khond
and Rotia tribes occupy this
valley and other areas of this
district. The favourite dance
of these tribes is Dimsa which
is performed by old and young
men and women, during the
month of Chaitra i.e. in March/
April, during weddings and
other festivals. During festivals
people go from one village to
another to participate in the
dance and are honoured with
community feasts. People of
different villages enjoy such
festivities and dances called
‘Sankidi Kelbar’. Dimsa Dance
not only provides amusement
to the dancers and spectators
but also develops friendship
and fraternity between people
of different villages. The
instruments accompanying
Dimsa are mori Kiridi, tudumu,
duppu and jodukommulu.
Also, there are eight varieties
of the Dimsa Dance such as
Boda Dimsa, Gunderi /Usku
Dimsa, Goddi Beta Dimsa,
Potar-Tola Dimsa, Bhag
Dimsa, Natikari Dimsa and
Kunda Dimsa. The whole
community without any
discrimination of caste and
creed, sex and age participate
in these Dimsa dances. These
development programmes
have affected their way of life
and dance that belongs to their
culture.
Araku Valley
is home to 19
indigenous tribes
and offers a
wonderful
opportunity to
get insights into
the lifestyle of
these tribes and
their culture
and traditions.
Dhimsa is a kind
of folk dance,
it’s a huge
attraction for
its rhythmic
beats and
colourful
costumes
performed on
Itika Pongal, a
popular festival
that is
Ananthagiri-
waterfalls

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STORY FOR KIDS
Lord
Krishna
named as
‘Govinda’
Krishna loves to be called as Govinda - protects
cows and all living beings

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STORY FOR KIDS
One day Krishna was giving
some advice to Lord Indra. A
cow entered the place right
then. It was not an ordinary
cow, but came from Devaloka
(kingdom of heaven), where
Gods reside. The cow’s
name was Kamadhenu. It
got many divine powers. It is
capable of granting anything
to anyone. Such is the power
of Kamadhenu.
Kamadhenu said to Krishna:
“Lord Krishna, we are very
fortunate. Because, you were
born in a cowherd family. You
are protecting all the cows.
All the cows are my children.
So, you are lord of lords to all
of us. Lord Bhama told us to
perform ceremonial bath of
crowning to you (abhishek) as
our Indra.”
Krishna smiled looking at
Kamadhenu affectionately.
Krishna took the coronation
you are the Indra of all living
beings in the world.”
All the cows then celebrated
the happiness and Indra
left back to Devaloka with
Kamadhenu. From then
Lord Krishna is being called
as ‘Govinda’. Even though
Lord Krishna has thousands
of names, he will be very
happy to hear being called as
‘Govinda’.
Indra said to Krishna:
“Lord Krishna, from
today you will be
known as ‘Govinda’.
Govinda means the
‘Indra of cows’.
bath from Kamadhenu.
Kamadhenu poured her own
milk and holy waters brought
from the heavens on Krishna.
Indra who was seeing all this
with joy asked his elephant,
Iravata, to get water from
the holy river Ganga. Iravata
went immediately. It carried
a golden vessel with the
trunk and brought water from
the holy Ganga river. Indra
took the vessel and bathed
Krishna with the water of river
Ganges.
Indra said to Krishna: “Lord
Krishna, from today you
will be known as ‘Govinda’.
Govinda means the ‘Indra of
cows’. And you are Govinda
as you protect the cows as
well as the whole world.”
The lord of devas, Indra said
to Krishna: “I am only the
Indra of Devas. Hey Krishna,
Lord Krishna had a mischievous
childhood and was very
naughty! Through his naughty
deeds, he used to give many
morals to the world. Lets us see
how and why Lord Krishna was
named ‘Govinda’.
‘‘
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Healthy living
Top 8
Benefits of
Eating
Healthy:

Healthy Living is not something
that can be measured with a
number on the scale. Whether you
are trying to lose or gain weight, it
is important to just live healthier
life. Eating healthy food provides
you many health benefits. Here
are few best reasons to motivate you
towards more nutrient packed food
to your diet.

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Healthy living
Leads More
productive:
Your brain needs some fuel every
few hours just like your car needs. This
helps to run your system efficiently. One
of the studies about eating unhealthy
foods proved that there is an increased
risk of about 66% productivity loss.
Having healthy food and balanced
diet will ensure you with more
productive work and
energy.
Leads to
Happiness:
The amount and type of food you
eat impacts your brain. For example
– banana is considered to be a chief
mood booster in the brain and contains
about 10 milligrams of dopamine. So
for the rare gloomy day, try dark
chocolate that is covered with
banana.

You
Look Younger:
Do not relay on expensive and
painful Botox procedures where you
can just relay on healthy food. Healthy
food improves your skin tone and helps
you look younger all the time. Fresh
vegetables and fruits protect your skin
from aging and improve the health of
your skin’s cells. Try to add fresh
vegetables and fruits in your diet
every day.
Feels Less
Stressed:
There are certain foods that have
the ability to controls the level of
cortisol that is a stress hormone. Foods
that are packed with Vitamin C, Omega
– 3 fatty acids, etc reduce the cortisol
levels and hence reduce your body
stress. So taking a protein rich diet
like fish and dairy products
keep the cortisol level at
bay.
Controls the
Weight:
Just try to replace soda with
water, fried with salad and chips with
carrots so that it helps in reducing your
weight. You can easily replace the soft
drinks with some of the healthy fruits,
vegetables and water so that you can
definitely control your weight.

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Healthy living
Helps in Leading Healthier Life:
Unhealthy eating for a long term is definitely a risk factor for chronic diseases like cancer,
diabetes, obesity and heart diseases. Do not miss out too much of protein, vitamins and
minerals in your diet as your muscles mass decreases and fat stores increases. Few
studies about cancer say that about 30% of cancers are caused due to poor diet. So include
different vegetables like cabbage, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc in your diet and
make yourself healthy.

You
Can Save Your
Money:
Having healthy food will contribute to
potential savings where you can have
fewer medical bills to pay and spend
the money to purchase some other
groceries. Eat greens daily and save
your body along with wallet
Improves Longevity:
When you start practicing healthy
habits and healthy food, there are
chances for longer life. The study by
American Council on Exercise says that
those who have fresh veggies and walk for
about 30 minutes have reduced chance of
dying prematurely compared to those who
do not. Looking forward to live for long
time with loved ones? Just replace
your instant foods with fresh fruits
and vegetables.

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INDIAN FOOD
Eggless
Omelet recipe
Preparation time:
15minutes Cooking time
15minutes

Recipe
Omelet itself means that it is made with an egg. Then
how come there would be an item with no egg and
called as omelet? Let us get into the recipe of Eggless
Omelet and find out the fact.
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup besan
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped
tomato seeded
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped
spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup water to make
batter
• 1 finely chopped green
chili (if required)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell
pepper
Cooking method of Eggless omelet:
1. Take all the dry ingredients: Besan, cumin seeds,
black pepper and salt into a bowl and mix up well.
2. Now, add the water slowly, along with green chilies,
tomato, spinach, and bell pepper and mix up well.
3. Then, put he skillet on a medium heat. Check the
intensity of the heat, by sprinkling water on it. If the water
sizzles right away, it is in the correct heat.
4. Pour approximately ½ cup of the batter mixture into
the skillet and spread it evenly. Just like the process you
do while spreading the egg mixture for cooking omelet).
5. When you observe that, the batter is getting dried,
spread about two teaspoons of oil over it. Wait for a few
seconds and then, flip the omelet onto the other side.
6. To make the omelet cook evenly, press it lightly all
around. Turn the omelet, for about four times, to make
sure that, it is cooked evenly on both the sides.
Your mouth watering Eggless omelet is ready. The
combination of mint chutney with Eggless omelet, will
make you forget about the count of the omelets you
ate. So make sure, you cook the mint chutney on the
beforehand.
(Need not be exactly, but you can even opt your likely
vegetables and prepare the omelet accordingly.)

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nri profile
U.S. Green Building
Council names NRI
Mahesh
Ramanujam
as CEO
It is time for another NRI to head a top position
when the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of
Directors named its Chief Operating Officer Mahesh
Ramanujam as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The
NRI will take the place of the current CEO and the
USGBC visionary co-founder Rick Fedrizzi, when he
steps down at end of 2016.

USGBC Board Chair Marge
Anderson said, “Mahesh has
a highly impressive track
record of success in both his
role as USGBC’s COO and as
President of Green Business
Certification Inc.,”
“He is a proven leader who
has exhaustive knowledge
of the organization, respect
from its volunteer leadership
and strong support from
its team. He has extensive
global experience and broad
business acumen. He is the
perfect choice to lead the
organization into the future.”
Fedrizzi said, “As a founder, I
could not be happier, and as
a CEO, I could not be more
satisfied that I’ll be able to
leave USGBC in the best
hands possible,”
“Since Mahesh first joined
USGBC in 2009, he has
transformed every corner of
the organization, focusing on
high performance and putting
the needs of our customers
and community members
first. His personal core
values are deeply aligned
with our mission and his
to ensure we deliver the future
that our founders envisioned.”
USGBC is a non-profit
organization established to
promote sustainability in how
buildings are designed, built,
and operated.
Native of Chennai, India,
Ramanujam holds a
bachelor’s of engineering
degree in computer sciences
from Annamalai University.
He began his career in
software and systems
analysis and product
development.
Ramanujam earlier served
as Emergys’ COO. It was
a business transformation
consulting company in
North Carolina. He was a
consultant to IBM. He took
part in several business
transformation initiatives
like IBM PC systems sale
to Lenovo besides printer
divisions to Ricoh. He also
belonged to team leading
to Lenovo’s business
transformation, ensuring
successful establishment of
its platforms like operations
and manufacturing at global
level.
comprehensive understanding
of our work make him the
ideal leader for this role.”
Mahesh Ramanujam in
USGBC
In 2009, Ramanujam joined
prestigious USGBC as
Technology Senior Vice
President and was later
named as COO in September
2011. In December 2012,
Ramanujam took over the
position of the Green Building
Certification Institute (GBCI)
President. It was where the
NRI broadened offerings to
serve client base of wider
range, that eventually lead
to the change of name in
the organization as Green
Business Certification Inc.
earlier in 2015.
Ramanujam said, “I’m deeply
honored that Rick and the
Board have placed their
trust in me, and I will serve
the organization and our
movement with a long-term
vision – keeping innovation as
a top priority. As USGBC’s
CEO, I pledge to continually
modernize and enhance our
capabilities and performance

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nri Immigration
Outsourcing fee
H-1B US visas
lapses
The Indian Information Technology (IT) industry is
breathing a sigh of relief with the US administration
allowing the law striking a $2,000 tax on H-1B
visa’s to lapse. Passed on August 2010, the law raised
L-1 visa and H-1B fee per application by $2,250 and
$2,000, respectively which mainly targeted Indian
IT companies. Companies with 50 or more than 50
employees in the US and if more than 50% of the
employees were non-immigrant employees on these
visas.

The Indian Information
Technology (IT) industry
is breathing a sigh of relief
with the US administration
allowing the law striking a
$2,000 tax on H-1B visa’s
to lapse. Passed on August
2010, the law raised L-1 visa
and H-1B fee per application
by $2,250 and $2,000,
respectively which mainly
targeted Indian IT companies.
Companies with 50 or more
than 50 employees in the
US and if more than 50% of
the employees were non-
immigrant employees on
these visas.
The duration of law was
extended from four years
to five years under James
Zadroga 9/11 Health and
Compensation Act of 2010
to provide financial and
healthcare compensation for
the fire-fighters and other first
responders who helped out
in the after effects of the 9/11
attack.
India’s main software trade
body, the National Association
of Software and Services
Nasscom president R.
Chandrashekhar described
the fee as unjustified.
“It had nothing to do with the
IT industry. It was applied in
an inequitable way, which
specifically targeted Indian
companies,” he said, adding
that he would welcome any
move to eliminate the fee.
The government can still
come up with a legislation
to reinstall the biased H-1B
fee, which lapsed on 1
October night. However, the
Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers -USA
in a report condemned the US
government for the lapse of
the H-1B fee.
Companies (Nasscom),
welcomed the US move to
allow the bill to be lapsed.
“We have been raising this
issue at all levels with the
US government. This rule
was targeted at India and
India-centric companies,
and it is discriminatory,”
said Shivendra Singh, vice-
president at Nasscom. The
industry could save as much
as $80 million a year if this fee
is revoked, he added. Also,
he warned that this bill could
reappear in some form or the
other during the course of this
year.
“The bill just lapsed. There
was no action taken by the
Congress to revoke the fees,”
he said.
In a report released last
month, Nasscom said
the Indian tech industry
contributed an estimated
$375 million during this period
to the US Treasury, including
helping America secure its
borders.
In a recent interview,
“It had nothing
to do with the
IT industry. It
was applied in
an inequitable
way, which
specifically
targeted Indian
companies,”
H-1B US

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world news
Sushma Swaraj
hits out at
Pakistan
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in
stern response to Pakistan Prime Minister
Nawaz Sharif’s UN speech said “We do not need
a four-point proposal. We need just one: give up
terrorism and let us sit down and talk. This will
resolve all the problems.”

Sushma Swaraj

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world news
· This year United
Nations is completing 70
years and I expect the
decisions taken this year will
also be historic
· Grateful to the UN for
declaring Mahatma Gandhi’s
birthday as ‘the international
day of peace’
· The 70th year is the
year when the institution must
see if we have been able to
fulfill the responsibilities for
which it was set up
· To get rid poverty,
promote democracy and
peace, UN has succeeded,
but can we ignore what’s
going on in nations across the
world. The collective answer
is No
· UN seems to be a
passive organization when it
comes to quelling conflict in
some corners of the world,
lacking effect; we are either
inept or incompetent
· India has contributed
to UN a lot. India thinks
utmost of UN’s mission and
peacekeeping
· 8,000 army men,
policemen taking part across
10 countries in We are
committed to this, under oath
· But it’s sad that nations
who provide peacekeepers
are not decision makers
· On this day, I want
commemorate all those
who laid down their lives in
peacekeeping operations
across the world
· India has been proving
its mettle, contributing forces
in peacekeeping ops for over
25 years
· India has been facing
terrorism for 25 yrs. New York
has faced terrorism as well
· The future of the
international community is
now dependent on how we
respond to the greatest threat
that we face today: Terrorism
· The nations who harbor
terrorists, train them and/or
help them in carrying out ops,
The UN must stand against
these nations
· In 2008 Mumbai
blasts not only citizens but
tourists were also killed. The
perpetrators of this heinous
act are roaming free
· We have nabbed 2
terrorists alive and we know
who’s responsible for this.
· Talks and terrorism
cannot go hand in hand
· Nawaz Sharif’s four
points not needed. Just one
point stops terrorism and
begin talks
· Talks were held
between our Prime Minister
and you in Ufa
· NSAs were also
scheduled to talk; we want the
talks to happen and India is
ready for talks
· Their successful
implementation will require
political resolve and an
inclination to share finances &
technology
· As a woman & elected
MP, it is my conviction that
there is a shortcut to social
change - empower the girl
child
· When we meet in Paris,
the world will expect us to
deliver an ambitious and
credible agreement
The highlights of Sushma Swaraj’s speech at UN General Assembly

· Developing countries
can do way more if they have
provision of tech, finance, &
capacity building support from
developed nations
· In India, our motto is
“sabka saath, sabka vikas”,
the welfare of all our people.
· For an organization like
the United Nations, 70 years
has a unique significance. It is
an occasion for revitalization
and for renewal
· In the Eastern tradition,
the Banyan is a tree that
signifies wisdom, yet is
non-judgmental and all-
encompassing
· Unlike humans who
may have planted its seed,
banyan is still young at
70. But without constant
regeneration & expansion, it
withers
give up terrorism and let us
sit down and talk.

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Desi news
King of
elections of Bihar
The Bihar
legislative
assembly elections
elections are held in five-phases in October–
November 2015 as the tenure of the current
Legislative Assembly of Bihar ends on November
29, 2015. Initially, the Janata Parivar group (a
group of six parties- Samajwadi Party, Janata Dal
(United), Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal (Secular),
Indian National Lok Dal and Samajwadi Janata
Party (Rashtriya)), formed an alliance to fight the
election jointly under Nitish Kumar’s leadership
which was joined by the Indian National Congress and
the Nationalist Congress Party. But later the group
was left by all except JD (U), RJD and INC.

Elections of Bihar

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Bharatiya Janata Party led
NDA is fighting elections
alongside the Lok Janshakti
Party, the Rashtriya Lok
Samata Party and Hindustani
Awam Morcha. All Left parties
fight under the banner of Left
Front.
Both the alliances- BJP led
NDA alliance and Nitish
Kumar-led alliance is trying
social engineering. On 7 June
2015, Lalu Prasad Yadav
announced RJD alliance with
JD (U). On 11 June 2015,
Jitan Ram Manjhi announced
his party Hindustani Awam
Morcha alliance with BJP for
the elections.
On 9 September 2015,
Election Commission of India
announced the dates for
Five phase Bihar Assembly
elections.
Phase I
49 assembly seats were
covered in Phase I which
include Samastipur,
Begusarai, Teghra,
Bhagalpur, Purnia, Banka,
Khagaria, Munger, Lakhisarai,
Shekhpura, Nawada and
Jamui. 583 Candidates are in
the fray for First Phase. The
Women voting percentage
was 59%, while the Men
voting percentage was 54%.
Phase II
32 assembly seats were
covered in Second Phase
which includes Kaimur,
Rohtas, Arwal, Jahanabad,
Aurangabad, Gaya. 456
candidates, including 32
women are in the fray in
Phase-2. Polling of women
voters was recorded at 57.5%
and men voters was at 52.5%.
Repolling at 2 booths in
Banka, Chakai is scheduled
on 28 October 2015.
Phase III
50 assembly seats will be
covered in Phase III, which
includes Saran, Vaishali,
Nalanda, Patna, Bhojpur,
Buxar. Women outnumbered
men and women voter turnout
is 54 percent, while it was
52.50% for men. Voters of
Chandila village of Maker
block in Saran district’s
Amnour (Vidhan Sabha
constituency) completely
boycotted the polling and
no votes was cast in protest
against the government’s
failure to bring electricity to
their village.
Phase IV
covered in Phase IV, which
includes Pashim Champaran,
Purvi Champaran, Sheohar,
Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur,
Kanti, Gopalganj, Siwan. 33%
candidates in Fourth Phase
have criminal Background.
Phase V
covered in Phase V which
includes Madhubani,Supaul,
Araria, Kishangaj, Purnia,
Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa,
Darbhanga.
Bihar Assembly Election
Result will be announced on
8th November 2015.
NDA has not announced its
Chief Ministerial candidate,
while Mahagatbhandhan
projects Nithish Kumar
as their Chief Ministerial
candidate. NDA’a face of
campaign is Prime Minister
Modi.
Bharatiya Janata Party led NDA is fighting elections alongside the Lok
Janshakti Party,
Desi news

50 assembly seats
will be covered
in Phase III, which
includes Saran,
Vaishali, Nalanda,
Patna, Bhojpur,
Buxar. Women
outnumbered men
and women voter
turnout is 54 percent,
while it was 52.50%
for men. Voters of
Chandila village
of Maker block in
Saran district’s
Amnour (Vidhan
Sabha constituency)
completely boycotted
the polling and no
votes was cast in
protest against the
government’s failure
to bring electricity
to their village.

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IN BUSINESS
Black
money
disclosure
Rs 4147 crore declared under the new compliance window

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IN BUSINESS
The Indian Government has
enacted The Black Money
(Undisclosed Foreign Income
and Assets) and Imposition
of Tax Act, 2015 (No. 22 of
2015). The Black Money
Bill has received the assent
of the President on the 26th
May, 2015.
The Act provides for
Declaration of undisclosed
foreign asset by a person
under an amnesty scheme
that was notified by the
Central Government on the
lines of voluntary disclosure
schemes (VDS) under the
Income-tax Act, 1961. Such
undisclosed foreign asset
shall be chargeable to tax
at the rate of 30% and in
case of undisclosed asset an
additional penalty of 100% of
such tax shall be levied.
Subject to the provisions of
this Chapter, any person may
make, on or after the date
of commencement of this
Act but on or before a date
to be notified by the Central
Government in the Official
Gazette, a declaration in
respect of any undisclosed
asset located outside India
and acquired from income
chargeable to tax under
the Income-tax Act for any
assessment year prior to the
assessment year beginning
on 1st day of April, 2016-
1. For which he has failed to
furnish a return under section
139 of the Income-tax Act;
2. Which he has failed to
disclose in a return of income
furnished by him under the
Income-tax Act before the date
of commencement of this Act;
3. Which has escaped
assessment by reason of the
omission or failure on the
part of such person to make
a return under the Income-
tax Act or to disclose fully
and truly all material facts
necessary for the assessment
or otherwise.
Nearly 638 individuals have
used a one-time compliance
window for disclosing black
money under the new law
brought in by the National
Democratic Alliance
government declaring around
Rs 4147 crore. A total
amount of Rs 4,147 crore
was declared during the 90-
day black money compliance
window.
“It is the risk they have taken,
we would be going after them,”
Revenue Secretary Hasmukh
Adhia said. “Whatever
information we have got from
whatever sources so far, we
have been assessing them, we
have been putting a penalty
on them, we have been
filing prosecution. So a lot of
action is happening in case of
information which is already
received by us,” he said.
Adhia further said that once
the multilateral arrangement
on Common Reporting
Standards (CRS) comes
into effect from 2017, “we
will really get a big shot in
our pursuit of finding out
black money, which is lying
abroad. Some countries
have already agreed to be
the early adopters of this
(CRS). India is one of the
early adopters. So we are
actually making a lot of
requests for information
to other countries, where
specific instances of tax
evasion or tax avoidance
are found. And we are
working on assessing them,
putting penalty, prosecution,
whatever is required on
them,” he said.
Nearly 638
individuals have
used a one-time
compliance
window for
disclosing black
money under
the new law
brought in by
the National
Democratic
Alliance
government
declaring
around Rs 4147
crore.
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52
Infocus
German
Chancellor’s
Visit to
India'Make in India' pitch,
Making a strong

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Infocus
Making a strong ‘Make in
India’ pitch, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi called for
greater partnership with
Germany at an event
attended by Chancellor
Angela Merkel in Bengaluru.
“At a time of global slowdown,
India represents a bright spot
for investments,” said PM
Modi.
German Chancellor Angela
Merkel and Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, visited
the facilities of German
automotive major Bosch in
Bengaluru on 6 Oct, 2015, as
part of the chancellor’s three-
day state visit to India, with
focus on skills development
and innovation.
List of MoU’s/Agreements
Signed
India and Germany signed
18 agreements in various
sector including renewable
energy, skill development
and culture on 5 October,
2015. The agreements were
signed at the end of third Indo-
German Inter-governmental
Consultations in New Delhi.
German Chancellor Angela
Merkel and Prime Minister
Narendra Modi co-chaired the
meeting.
· Promotion of
Languages: Joint Declaration
of Intent signed between
Ministry of Human Resource
Development and the Federal
Foreign Office of Germany.
The agreement seeks to
promote German as a foreign
language in India and the
promote Modern Indian
Languages in Germany.
· Indo-German Solar
Energy Partnership: MoU
between the Federal Ministry
for Economic Cooperation
and Development of
Germany and the Ministry
of New and Renewable
Energy on Indo-German
Development Cooperation
Regarding the Indo-German
Solar Energy Partnership.
· Security Cooperation:
MoU was inked between the
Ministry of Home Affairs and
the Federal Ministry of the
Interior, Germany.
· Aviation Security:
MoU was inked between
the Ministry of Civil Aviation
and the Federal Ministry of
the Interior of the Federal
Republic of Germany.

· Cooperation in the
Field of Skill Development
and Vocational Education
and Training: A Joint MoU
was inked between the
Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship, on
one hand, and the Federal
Ministry of Education
and Research and the
Federal Ministry for
Economic Cooperation and
Development of Germany, on
the other hand.
· Cooperation in the Field
of Disaster Management: The
Joint Declaration of Intent
was inked by the Ministry of
Home Affairs and the Federal
Ministry of the Interior,
Germany.
· For extension of tenure
of Indo-German Science and
Technology Centre (IGSTC):
Announced as a Joint
Declaration by the Ministry
of Science and Technology
and the Federal Ministry of
Education and Research of
Germany.
· Indo-German
Partnerships in Higher
Education (IGP): MoU was
inked between University
Grants Commission (UGC)
and German Academic
Exchange Service (DAAD),
Germany.
· Plant Protection
Products: Joint Declaration
of Intent was inked by the
Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers’ Welfare, (MoA&FW)
and the Federal Office of
Consumer Protection and
Food Safety (BVL), Germany.
Field of Railways: to further
develop the cooperation
in the field of railways a
Joint Declaration of Intent
Federal Ministry of Transport
and Digital Infrastructure,
Germany and the Ministry of
Railways.
Field of Manufacturing:
MoU was inked between
the Department of Heavy
Industries & Public
Enterprises of India and
Fraunhofer Society of
Germany.
· Fast-Track system for
German companies in India:
Joint Announcement was
made.
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Infocus
of Corporate Executives and
Junior Executives from India:
Joint Declaration to continue
the cooperation was inked
between the two nations.
· Cooperation in Food
Safety: Joint Statement of
Intent was inked between
the Federal Institute for Risk
Assessment (BfR) and the
Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI).
· Cooperation in Food
Safety: Joint Statement of
Intent was inked between the
Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI)
and the Federal Office of
Consumer Protection and
Food Safety (BVL).
· Cooperation in
Agricultural Studies: MoU
inked between German
Agribusiness Alliance and
Agriculture Skill Council of
India (ASCI).
· Supporting participation
of Indian Young Scientists
in Natural Sciences for the
Lindau Nobel Laureate
Meetings: Letter of Intent
Department of Science and
Technology (DST) of India, the
Council for the Lindau Nobel
Laureate Meetings (Council),
and the Foundation Lindau
Nobel Laureate Meetings
(Foundation).
· Summary Record of the
Negotiations on Development
Cooperation: Inked between
the Union Government and the
Government of Germany.
The first Indo-German Inter-
governmental Consultations
took place in India in 2011
and in 2013, Germany
hosted the second round.
Since taking up this format
of cooperation, Indo-German
relations have been on a
steady upswing.
Developments on German
Chancellor’s Visit
· PM Modi said, that his
government had “worked for
15 months to make India an
easy place to do business.”
“We have taken very
decisive steps to remove
a number of long-pending
concerns of investors.”
· Promoting his
ambitious ‘Digital India’
campaign, the PM said, “It is
the software of India that will
move the hardware of the
The two countri
worth around R

world.”
· Warming up to the
theme, Chancellor Merkel
said, “German engineering
and India’s IT expertise are
fused here in Bengaluru.”
· The two leaders had
earlier visited the Bengaluru
plant of German automotive
major Bosch, where they
interacted with its executives
on innovation and research to
help the government promote
‘Make in India’ and
‘Digital India’.
· After two-hour-long
talks and signing 18 deals,
PM Modi had, said, “We
see Germany as a natural
partner in achieving our
vision of India’s economic
transformation. German
strengths and India’s priorities
are aligned.”
· The two countries
signed deals worth around
Rs. 14,600 crore on German
investment in developing
India’s clean energy corridors
and solar energy industry,
ahead of the crucial UN
climate change talks to be held
in Paris in December.
· An agreement was also
signed, where German will be
taught in Kendriya Vidyalayas
or central schools across
India as an additional foreign
language while modern Indian
languages will be taught in
Germany.
· Germany is already
India’s most important trading
partner in Europe. Trade was
worth nearly around Rs. 1.16
lakh crore in 2014 - mostly
in chemicals, machine tools,
electrical goods and textiles.
· Ms Merkel welcomed
the fast-track approval
agreement signed, which will
ensure German companies
have a single point of contact
with the Indian government,
to avoid the layers of
administration.
ies signed deals
Rs. 14,600 crore
After two-
hour-long talks
and signing
18 deals, PM
Modi had, said,
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Cover Story
Dussehra/
Vijayadashami
- A festival
of dolls, Flowers
and lamps!
Dussehra is a culmination of the 9 nights,
which is called as Navaratri in India. In
India, this festival is a grand affair and
is celebrated with huge enthusiasm and
expectation to be dressed up in the best
self.

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Cover Story

Subhas chandra bose
Though the festival is
celebrated by everyone,
different states see different
rituals and traditions. In
North India, the highlight
of Dusshera is the Ramlila,
while in South India,
the triumph of Goddess
Durga over Mahishasura
is celebrated with great
prominence. While Northern
and Southern parts of India
celebrate it their way, Eastern
India goes with the concept
of Visargan of the idol
Durga. Here are some of the
celebrations and story behind
why Dussehra as a festival
is celebrated in a grand
manner, especially in India!
History
Navaratri as a festival started
to demolish the evil and
wanton nature and having a
good and successful life that
contribute to the wellness
of human beings. The nine
days are categorized into
3 different parts, Tamas,
Rajas and Sattva. The first
three days of this festival are
dedicated to the goddess who
are fierce in nature like Durga
and Kali. The next three
days are dedicated to the
goddess who are very calm
and serene in nature but who
concentrate on materialistic
nature. Goddess Lakshmi is
worshipped in these three
days. On the last three days
of Sattva, goddess Saraswati
is worshipped because of
the third quality that a human
should posses – Knowledge
and enlightenment.
Investing in these three things
and worshipping these three
goddesses, will give you the
much needed materialistic
and mind power. After the
nine days, the tenth day is
called as Vijayadasami which
is a day where you have
conquered almost everything
that Rajas, Tamas and Sattav
provides you. The tenth day
is celebrated for the victory
that you have acquired by
achieving the powers. This
brings home the message of
how being in reverence and
gratitude towards everything
that matters in our lives leads
to success and victory.
Celebration
The festival is all about color,
dance and entertainment.
Everybody meet and greet
one another and exchange
sweets with each other.The
Vijayadashami or Dussehra
festival is of a tremendous
cultural significance for all who
live in this land – irrespective
of their caste, creed or religion
– and is celebrated with gaiety
and love.
North India
Ramlila is one of the backbone
traditions in North India, where
the scenes of Lord Rama are
depicted where Tama and his
brother Bharatha are reunited
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burn the avatar of Ravana
and Kumbakarna which is
a grand affair. Ramlila is
the next major attraction of
Kullu Dusshera. Navaratri in
Maharashtra is celebrated
by dedicating it to goddess
Durga and on the tenth day,
it is dedicated to goddess
Saraswathi. This day is
considered auspicious to
start anything new because
the levels of prosperity is
more.
South India
In Tamil Nadu, the nine
days preceding Dussehra
have been equally divided
for worshipping the three
Goddesses namely Lakshmi
(the first three days are
dedicated to the Goddess
of wealth and prosperity),
Saraswati (the next three
days are dedicated to the
Goddess of learning and
arts) and Durga (the last
three days are dedicated
to the Mother Goddess,
Shakti). The women folks
of all three states of Tamil,
Karnataka and Andhra
Pradesh arrange small idols
in their homes. This tradition
is called as ‘Bommai Golu’,
where the artistic depiction
of lords is arranged in steps.
The entire tradition is a
depiction of the stories of
different lords like Krishna’s
, Rama’s success during the
war.
The young members of the
family dress up and invite
guests and sing songs and
perform different kinds of art
forms of their own houses
itself. The steps in which the
dolls are kept are decorated
with beautiful lamps and
flowers.
Foods
There are many food items
that are made on the nine
days of the festival. There is a
palate of things that is offered
to god like Puliyodharai
Saadham(Tamarind rice),
Coconut Rice(Thengai
Saadham), Thayir
Semia(Vermicelli in Yogurt),
Nava Dhaanya(Nine beans
for 9 nights!) Sundal,Ulundhu
Vadai, mixed dal Vel/
Ribbon Pakoda, Rasam,
Papad, Pickle, a Tamil
Nadu special dessert called
Sugian(coconut-Jaggery balls
fried in sweet batter) and a
beverage, Paanagam (Sweet
and tangy non-alcoholic
drink).
Once this is offered to the
almighty, we are free to taste
the dishes done. Since it is
a grand festival, at least 2-3
sweets are available on each
day to mark the importance
and sanctity.
This surely is one of the
festival that gives maximum
importance to the rich Indian
culture and tradition. Having
a galore of cultural and
traditional value, we hope you
celebrate Dussehra in the
happiest way!

The power hungry leadership

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FREEDOM FIGHTER
Iron Man of
IndiaIndia
Sardar
Vallahbhai Patel
Sardar Patel born in the year 1950 on December 15th
was an Indian Barrister and one of the leaders of
Indian National Congress. He is one of the founding
fathers of Republic Day of India and a social
leader who played an important role for Indian
Independence.

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FREEDOM FIGHTER
On the
encouragement
of Gandhi,
he became the
secretary of
Gujarat Sabha.

Patel Early Life and
Education:
Patel was born in Patel caste
of Gujarat. He passed his
matriculation at the age of
22 and always seems to
be an unambitious man for
his elders. Patel planed to
become lawyer and for this
reason he spent years away
from his family studying on
his own with books borrowed
from the other lawyers. He
earned a reputation as skilled
lawyer.
He practiced law in Godhra,
Borsad and Anand. He was
the first chairman and founder
of Esward Memorial High
School which is presently
known as Jhaverbhai Dajibhai
Patel High School.
Patel Personal Life:
Patel was married to
Jhaverba and the couple got
a daughter named Maniben
and son named Dahyabhai.
His wife died in a hospital
in Mumbai where she is
to undergo major surgical
operation for cancer. He was
against to second marriage
and raised his children with
the help of his family. He
then settled in Ahmedabad
and became the city’s most
successful barristers.
Patel’s Political Life:
After returning back to India,
Patel settled in Ahmadabad
and he made a pact with
his brother to support his
entry into politics. He won
in elections in the year
1917 and became sanitation
commissioner of Ahmadabad.
He gave a long speech in the
same year encouraging the
Gandhi’s petition demanding
Swaraj from Britain.
On the encouragement of
Gandhi, he became the
secretary of Gujarat Sabha.
He organized relief efforts in
wake of plague and famine
in Kheda. He supported
Gandhiji’s Non Cooperation
Movement and recruited
300,000 members raising
1.5 million funds. He threw
all his English style clothes
and completely switched
towards wearing khadi. He
worked against alcoholism,
untouchability and caste
discrimination.
He also took part in Salt
Satyagraha was arrested
in the village of Ras. His
position at the highest level
in the Congress was largely
connected from 1934 onwards
in the party organization. HE
played a main role in Quit
India Movement. He opposed
the proposals of Cripp’s
mission in the year 1942 and
was arrested for Gandhi’s call
for individual disobedience.
Patel’s Death:
Patel’s health declined rapidly
in the year 1950 which began
with coughing blood. His
working hours were reduced
and personalized medical
staff was arranged to him.
He made jokes about his
impending end and in a private
meeting; he admitted to his
ministerial colleague that he
was not going to live much
longer. Then he was carried
to Mumbai – Birla House
through aircraft. He left his
life on December 15h 1950
with massive heart attack.
His cremation in Bombay was
attended by 1 million crowd
including Nehru and President
Rajendra Prasad.
Patel’s Institutions
and Monuments:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
University of Agriculture &
Technology, Sardar Patel
Memorial Trust, SArdar
Sarovar Dam, Sardar Patel
university, Sardar Patel
Vidyalaya, etc are few names
of universities and monuments
in regard to his remembrance.
Patel’s health
declined rapidly
in the year 1950
which began
with coughing
blood. His
working hours
were reduced
and personalized
medical staff
was arranged
to him. He made
jokes about his
impending end
and in a private
meeting;

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INDIAN YOGA
Shalabhasana
The Locust Pose
The Locust Yoga is one kind of asana, where both the body and
legs resemble like a Locust. It is one of the best yogasana where
your muscles get strengthened easily.

People who have severe
back pain should make sure
to practice this yogasana
very carefully and should be
slow when they do it. Before
you jump into Shalabhasana,
make sure you warm up your
body with Makarasana and
Jyestikasana. You can take
in slowly since it could be
difficult to start doing it fully.
Try the half Locust pose and
then move on to doing the full
Locust.
Warning – Pregnant women
and people who have had
recent abdominal surgery
should avoid practicing this
yogasana. In the below
article, two kinds of asanas is
explained. One is half locust
pose and the next one is full
locust pose.
Steps to perform Half Locust
Pose
First, lie down and make sure
your stomach touches the
ground. Keep your hands on
your side. While you lie down,
make sure your chin and
stomach touch the ground.
Now, slowly make sure that
you bring your hands under
your legs and support your
legs.
Slowly inhale deeply and lift
your right leg upwards in the
air without bending your leg.
Try to do it as much as you
can without straining. Try to do
it for about half a minute and
maintain the same position.
After half a minute, slowly
release the position and bring
your leg back down on the
ground. When you do that,
exhale and bring it down.
You can now rest for
sometime. Breathe normally
and make sure you get ready
for the next leg.
Similar to the previous one, try
doing the same thing to your
left leg.
This process can be followed
for a few times, alternatively
between your right and left leg.
Shalabhasana or the Full-Locust
Pose
The full locust pose is very
much similar to the half locust
pose. Just that you should try
and lift both the legs together
in the full locust pose. Instead
of alternating between left
and right, you have to lift both
together by keeping your hand
for support.
Maintain the position for about
a minute or so, would help
you gain the strength in the
muscles of your legs. But,
don’t strain too much if you are
doing it for the first few times.
Full-Locust Pose

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INDIAN YOGA
Half
Locust Pose
To have a
healthy
living, try
and do this
every day.
Happy Yoga!

After you are done with a
minute or so, bring your leg
back to the same old position.
After you are done with the
asana, try to breathe normally
by keeping your hands
behind your back. When
you do that, your lungs are
stretched and gives you the
easing feel. Rest for a while
before starting the next asana
or the same.
Benefits of Shalabhasana (The
Locust Pose)
Every asana has its
own benefits. Like that,
Shalabhasana makes sure
that it strengthens the lower
back muscles. It gives you
easy flexibility in your body
and makes it easy on the back
muscles and spine. It focuses
mainly on the muscles. So
your entire back body’s
muscles are relaxed including
the neck and shoulders.
Not just the outer muscles,
it helps you strengthen your
sciatica nerve, kidney and
prostate glands .
To have a healthy living, try
and do this every day. Happy
Yoga!

72
LifeStyle Relationship
A relationship could go to a level
when your boyfriend would act
aloof, weird and hints you in
all possible ways that he needs
space.
What to do
when your
boyfriend
needs space

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Relationship
Physical and mental
space is very important in a
relationship. But most girls
actually mistake it to wanting
a breakup. Girls freak out,
presume a lot on this and
conclude things which are not
even close to what the guy
actually said. Sometimes,
needing space could be
very genuine and innocent.
Maybe they really want some
physical distance from you
because of various reasons.
You may have spent a lot
of time together, hanging
around each other and now
he wants a small break from
the routine. As much as
you love your boyfriend’s
company and him per se, you
need to give him the feel that
he can be on his own too.
Men tend to feel insecure in a
relationship very easily and it
could be a natural process for
them to want to feel left alone.
This doesn’t mean they want
to end the relationship. Here
are some relationship tips
you need to follow when your
boyfriend is asking for space.
Top things to do when
boyfriend asks for space
Do not freak out
The first thing every girl does
is, freak out! Do not tense up
yourself the minute he says
he wants space from you
or doesn’t want to talk for
a while. It is totally fine and
freaking out is not an option.
Yes, this statement has a
very negative energy towards
your relationship. Accepted!
But, that doesn’t necessarily
mean that he wants to break
up with you. Before you turn
on your panic mode, try to
figure out what went wrong
and analyze how things ended
up here. Panicking or freaking
out will only make you take
bad decisions and would affect
your perfect relationship.
Question the situation
Before you ask him anything,
try to question yourself. Have
you guys been spending
way too much time with each
other? Do you meet every day
in order to see each other?
Have you stopped going out
with your other friends just
to be by yourselves? If your
answer to any of the above is
yes, then space is not a bad
idea at all. Let’s face it, even
you are bored of the same
company but aren’t open
about it because girls don’t
tend to get bored easily. But
guys do! And so, it comes out
of their mouths first that they
need space. If your answer to
the above questions is a no,
then that is a whole different
issue. As long as you are in
the former situation, you are
safe for a space time.
Have ‘The talk’
Talk to your boyfriend about
what he requires and what
he means by needing space.
The only way you will know
anything further in the
relationship is when you talk
to the person. Otherwise,
you are left with confusions
and are not concrete on what
to decide. Ask him questions
like ‘if he wants to hang
out less’? Stop talking for a
while? Does he want to go
on a break? You need to be
true to your emotions and
ask him whatever you feel
like. Unless you get clarity, it
isn’t right to let go of it.
Figure out and ask
yourself
The relationship is not just
about your boyfriend. It is
much about you too, so start
looking for questions that
involve you as well. You
can definitely alter the small
things in your relationship
like talking less everyday on
the phone, meeting twice
a week only or hanging out
more with his guy friends etc.
But, you need to ask yourself
a series of questions on
what you want to do in
life too. If you feel your
boyfriend is taking space for
a relationship that is already
filled only with space, then
his intentions are not on
taking space. It’s on breaking
up with you. This is how you
find the difference between
genuine space and wanting
to break up.
Give him what he
asked
Give him an actual emotional

and physical space. If you
have agreed to go ahead with
giving your boyfriend what he
wants, then just face it and
go ahead. Make plans that
don’t involve him. Hang out
with your friends and don’t
call him as much as you used
to. It may get annoying for
the guy if you give him space
for 2 days and then go back
showering him with love and
cuddles. He wouldn’t want
that. Unless he comes back,
don’t try to disturb him. He
sure will get back to you
when he misses you. Until
then, be patient.
Focus on yourself
This is the time you take for
yourself. Take time and focus
on what you always wanted
to do. Hang out with your
friends, meet your family,
go on an all girls trip and
forget you have a boyfriend
for some days. Put a positive
spin on your life. You can
do whatever you want to
swimming, dancing, taking
up classes, going on a diet
or whatever interests you. It
is good to be away from the
boyfriend thoughts for a while
because you owe yourself a
‘ýou’ time.
Patience is virtue
It could be one of the toughest
times for you. Agreed! But,
being patient could make your
relationship even better once
he gets back to you. If you
think your relationship is worth
it, then waiting is the right
choice. Instead of indulging
into a waiting phase, pan your
time and keep yourself busy.
Let him do his work and you
do yours.
Finally, trust your gut
Trusting yourself would be
the final thing you do to get
a hold on your relationship.
If you think taking and giving
space is the right decision,
great! But, if you are finding
something empty and not able
to comprehend if the decision
is right or wrong, then you’ve
got to get out and talk about
your situation.
Every relationship works
differently and all these above
tips are very objective. Some
couples don’t even need the
space mentioned and some
couples need extra work on
their relationship. Work things
out according to your pace and
finally do not freak out about
anything. If it is worth it, it will
stay. Otherwise, you have
a better someone out there.
Remember, there will always
be a silver lining in the black
cloud!

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Love & Romance
Romance
beyond the words
Explaining romance in words will be adventurous. But, yet, it
can be defined as the feelings, sentiments, security, mutual un-
derstanding, made for each other, etc., which can give a feeling
of togetherness. Its not only human beings, who romance, but
all the living beings too. Romance does not happen just because
of the attractiveness of the other, instead the environment also
plays a greater role in it. The feeling of romance can be equat-
ed to the flowing of waterfalls or a poem that just unfold the
beauty and tenderness. It takes one to the world of fantasy.

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Love & Romance
9 10Remembering the
important events of life and
complementing with gifts
and wishes can make the
relationship more deep and
affectionate.
Being open about the personal
problem and discussing with
the partner can help to solve
the problem and take the
relationship much more ahead
with understanding and mutual
support.

Romance cannot be taught or trained or even cannot be guided,
instead it happens only when the body and the soul finds the perfect
match which complements each other. Even then here are the few
tips which may help you to make your romantic feeling to the other a
little more success.
1
3
5
7
2
4
6
8
Compatibility plays a
main role in a successful
romance.
Understanding each other
plays a vital role in carrying
forward.
Feeling of togetherness
takes forward the love and
affection between both
Spending time together in
an exotic environment can
enhance the feeling
Ability to convey the message
is an important step in the
beginning stages of romance.
Expressing the love towards
each other is vital.
Sex is not the aim of romance it
is only a part of it.
While indulging in sex, try to
understand the feeling and
understand the requirement of
the partner.
There are plenty of tips to make a romance more successful, fun, interesting, reliable
and strong. It is important to spread the happiness while romancing. The real romance
is the flow of feelings from one person to another. It will give the feeling of security to
both. The more romantic you are, more you will be able to enjoy the fruits of life.

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Indian Travelogue
The place
where you lose
yourselves
Gangotri is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks
of the river Bhagirathi. Goddess Ganga is
worshiped here.

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Indian Travelogue

Brief history of Gangotri
Centuries ago, to dissolve
the sins of King Bhagirath’s
forefathers, following his
penance, Goddess Ganga
transformed herself into a
river.
Lord Shiva gathered Ganga
into his matted locks, in order
to reduce the impact of the fall.
It was since then, Goddess
Ganga is associated with Lord
Shiva.
Coming to Gangotri temple, in
the early 18th century, it was
built by a Gorkha Commander.
This temple stands at an
altitude of 3042m and emits
a highly pious aura. Religious
rituals are in full swing in the
Gangotri temple with the Arti
ceremony performed by the
pujaris of the Semwal family.
The Ganga river originates
from the glacier of Ganga and
is known as Bhagirathi. As the
river passes Devaprayag and
merges into Alakananda river,
it is named as Ganga later.
Gangotri- The real
scenic
To experience the serene
and pious atmosphere,
nothing would be greater
than Gangotri. The snow clad
mountains and pure and clear
water of the Ganges river, will
make you cancel your return
ticket and spend more time
than planned.
As the altitude is 3042m, one
feels that they are very close
to god, while in Gangotri.
Delicious vegan food is
available in the local food
joints or dhabas.
The Gangotri hill station is
famous for the Shivalinga,
which lies submerged in river
Gangotri, during summer and
will be visible only when the
Lord Shiva
gathered Ganga
into his matted
locks, in or-
der to reduce
the impact of
the fall. It was
since then, God-
dess Ganga is
associated with
Lord Shiva.
winter comes.
Distances
From Kms
Chandigarh - 427 km
Delhi - 452 km
Bangalore - 2562 km
Chennai - 2604 km
Rishikesh - 229 km
Best Season / Best
time to visit
The best time to visit the holy
city of Gangotri is from April
to June and September to
November.
Winter (November to March)
would be very cold with heavy
snowfall. It can disrupt your
journey.
Summer (April to May) is the
best time to visit Gangotri,
as the temperature is never
observed crossing 30°C and
can get very cold at nights. For
pilgrimage and sightseeing
trips, this is the best time to
opt.
Monsoon (late July - August)
is accompanied by very heavy
rainfall that makes it difficult to
reach the temple.
So it is November now,
which is the best time to visit
Gangotri. Rush immediately
and enjoy the whole month in
a scenic environment.

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Indian History
Maurya
Empire
The largest
empire in India
The Maurya or Mauryan Empire was
a historical power in the ancient India,
ruled by the Maurya dynasty from 322–
185 BCE. Originating from the Magadha
kingdom in the Bihar, eatern Uttar
Pradesh, in the eastern side of the Indian
subcontinent, the Maurya empire had its
capital city of Pataliputra, which is now
called as Patna.

Indian History

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Indian History
The Maurya or Mauryan
Empire was a historical power
in the ancient India, ruled
by the Maurya dynasty from
322–185 BCE. Originating from
the Magadha kingdom in the
Bihar, eatern Uttar Pradesh, in
the eastern side of the Indian
subcontinent, the Maurya
empire had its capital city of
Pataliputra, which is now called
as Patna.
In 322 BCE, the Empire was
founded by Chandragupta
Mourya, who had overthrown
the Nanda Dynasty and
expanded his power
westwards across central and
western India, with Chanakya’s
help, taking advantage of the
disruptions of the local powers
in the wake of the withdrawal
westward by Alexander’s
armies.
By 316 BCE the Maurya
empire had fully occupied
Northwestern India, defeating
and conquering the satraps,
left by Alexander.
The Maurya Empire is the
largest one in the Indian
subcontinent and also one
of the largest empires of the
world in its time. The empire
is extended to the north,
along the natural boundaries
of the Himalayas, to the east
into Assam, to the west into
Balochistan (south west
Pakistan and southeast
Iran) and the Hindu Kush
mountains, what we call now
as Afghanistan.
It was further expanded into
India’s central and southern
regions by the Chandragupta
and Bindusara emperors, but
it excluded a small portion of
unexplored tribal and forested
regions near Kalinga, which is
now called as Odisha.
Later it was conquered by
Ashoka. It declined for about
50 years after Ashoka’s rule
ended, and it dissolved in 185
BCE with the foundation of the
Shunga dynasty in kingdom
Magadha.
The Maurya Empire was
founded by Chandragupta
Maurya, with help from
Chanakya, a Brahmin teacher
at Takshasila. According to
several legends, Chanakya
traveled to Magadha kingdom.
The Magadha kingdom was
insulted by its king Dhana
Nanda, of the Nanda.
Chanakya decides to destroy
the Nanda empire. But
the conquering armies of
Alexander, refused to cross the
Beas river and advance further
eastward, deterred by the
prospect of battling Magadha.
Alexander died in Babylon in
323 BCE, his empire was then
fragmented, and local kings
declared their independence,
leaving several smaller
disunited satraps.
Chandragupta Maurya came
into the power, amidst of huge
controversies. A number of
ancient Indian accounts, such
as the Mudrarakshasa drama
by Visakhadatta, describe
Maurya’s royal ancestry and
even link him with Nanda’s
In 322 BCE, the
Empire was
founded by
Chandragupta
Mourya, who had
overthrown the
Nanda Dynasty
and expanded
his power west-
wards across
central and
western India,

Indian History
family.
Without any proper historical
evidence, it is hard to make
any conclusions. In Greek,
Chandragupta first emerges
as “Sandrokottos”. As a young
man he is said to have met
Alexander. He is also said
to have met the Nanda king,
angered him, and made a
narrow escape.
The history says that, under
Maurya’s reign, Buddhism
spreads to Burma, Egypt,
Syria, Macedonia, Central
Asia. For propagation
of Buddhism, he started
inscribing edicts on pillars and
rocks, in the public places.
These pillars and rocks can
still be found in many parts
of the country. Those are
spreading the love and peace
messages for the last two
thousand years. To his ideas
he gave the name Dharma.
In 232 BC, Ashoka left his
breath. The Ashoka pillar
capital at Sarnath, is adopted
by India, as its national
emblem. The “Dharma
Chakra” on the Ashoka Pillar,
adorns our National Flag.

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Technology
See, Feel and
Experience
iPhone 6s
with 3d
touch

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Technology

With just a single touch, you
can do more than ever before.
You can experience your
memories in a more powerful
and vivid way. Take a look at
iPhone 6s below.
About iPhone 6S:
iPhone 6s is designed by
Apple Inc and was announced
on Septmeber 9th 2015. The
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
are jointly the successors
of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6
Plus. It is an evolution of its
predecessor with improved
hardware specifications, 3D
touch, upgraded rear facing,
front facing camera, faster
processor and stronger alloy of
aluminum.
It has new rose gold finish
in addition to space gray
and silver. Both the pieces
were available in stores from
September 25th 2015. About
13 million pieces were sold in
the first weekend which is a
new record to the company.
The hardware design is almost
identical to iPhone 6 with
stronger aluminum included to
it which improves its rigidity.
iPhone 6s Software:
iPhone 6S is packed up with
iOS 9 with OS leveraging the
3D touch hardware allowing
users to use of new gestures
and commands. The camera
app’s includes the improvised
flash towards front camera.
The features are improved
compared to its predecessor
with very little improvement
in battery life. The Verge
described that as of now, it is
the best phone on the market.
iPhone 6s Features:
Camera
12MP pictures, Live pictures
Videos
4K videos
Chip
64 bit A9 chip that delivers
performance that is generally
found in desktop computers
Cover Glass
Strongest and most durable
Display
5.5” retina HD display with 3D
touch
Security
Touch ID that uses highly
advanced fingerprint sensor
that makes unlocking easy and
secure
Wifi
Ultra fast wireless with faster
wifi
iPhone Accessories:
The accessories are designed
together that brings natural and
stylish look. With lighting docks
and metallic finish allows users
to have an easy charging to
the battery. Every element of
its accessories are designed
with care and they definitely go
with the mobile.
iPhone 6s was
announced on
Septmeber 9th
2015. The iPhone
6s and iPhone 6s
Plus are jointly
the successors
of iPhone 6 and
iPhone 6 Plus. It
is an evolution of
its predecessor
with improved
hardware
specifications, 3D
touch, upgraded
rear facing, front
facing camera,

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Automobiles
Expected Launch:
26October 2015

Automobiles
Maruti
Suzuki
Baleno
Expected Price:
5.25 - 8 lakh

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Automobiles
Maruti Suzuki Baleno will be the India's
largest carmaker’s first-ever premium hatchback,
which will be launched on
October 26. This hatchback
from Maruti Suzuki has caught
everyone’s attention ever
since its influx was announced.
It is supported by Suzuki’s
new-generation platform,
and also looks similar to the
iK-2 concept. Baleno will be
sold exclusively through the
premium dealership range -
Nexa.
Since Maruti Baleno is a first
premium hatchback in India, its
cabin is moderately superior,
to the Swift. In India, it will be
offered with 2 engine options,
namely, a 1.2-litre petrol and a
1.3-litre diesel. Nevertheless,
the petrol motor has a powerful
variation of the same 1.2-litre
K-Series unit, which was found
under the Swift’s hood.
Exterior
The best part of this car is
that, the standard Suzuki
façade remains the same
but they use multiple modern
design touches like sweptback
headlights with daytime
running lights, y shaped grille.
The old Kizashi and the Swift
hatchback reminiscent come
into play in the exterior of
Suzuki Baleno.
The side profile of the car
is very similar to premium
hatchbacks. The roof line
ends at a steeply raked C
pillar and that is the way it is
characterized. The car has
a flat stance with a muscular
wheel arches that are strong
enough to hold the weight.
The rear end has a impressive
looking circular taillight
assembled perfectly.
Interior
The exterior may have a
different look, but the interior
borrows parts from the Suzuki
brand’s parts bin making it look
exactly similar. There is the
familiar layout of the dashboard
and so are the same features
for the top desk of the car.
The good thing is that, it will
have a new instrument panel,
which is pretty cool looking
with a blue backlighting and a
higher model display between
the gauges. There is a captive
touch screen on the feature
front, 2 DIN music system and
airbags to support. Suzuki
may even offer rear AC vents
for improved comfort levels
at the rear.In India, Maruti
will probably use the Swift’s
naturally aspirated, 1.2-litre
K-Series, alongside the
1.3-litre MultiJet diesel engine
in 90bhp form.
which will be
launched on Oc-
tober 26. This
hatchback from
Maruti Suzuki has
caught everyone’s
attention ever
since its influx
was announced. It
is supported by
Suzuki’s new-gen-
eration platform,
and also looks
similar to the iK-2
concept.
Specsifications:
1.2-litre Petrol
Power 82.8bhp
Torque: 115Nm
1.3-litre Diesel
Power 73.9bhp
Torque: 190Nm

Automobiles
Dimensions:
Length: 3,995mm
Width: 1, 745mm
Height: 1,500mm
Wheelbase : 2,520mm
Ground Clearance :180mm
Boot Capacity :355-litres

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Vasthu
tips for
a blissful
married
life

VAASTU CORNER
A happy married life is how everyone
wishes the newlywed couple on
their big day. For a happy married
life a lot to be put into the relation
by the partners, right from love,
trust, understanding to supporting
each other. This gives a lot of
contentment to the couple besides
adding joy and meaning to the
relationship and life. However, today
lot of things is hammering married
life like life style changes, career
aspects and so on. Whatever be the
reason, take a step forward from
your end to save your married life.

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Even after a genuine effort
from your side, if you are
facing hurdles in your married
life. Try these vasthu tips from
Vasthu sasthra. The basic
aspect of Vastu Shastra is the
happiness and strengthening
of life in every possible way by
balancing things. It believes in
the aspect that if one element
of cosmos gets imbalanced,
surely other one creates
disturbance. It is something
similar to five elements of the
nature - Air, Water, Sky, Fire,
Earth. It all these elements are
placed in their proper positions,
they will not be problematic.
Vasthu tips for happy married
life will surely help you to
place your relationship and
married life on track. All you
need to do is balance the
elements of nature. Check
out how Vastu of a house
can impact any married life.
Here is a chance to save
married life and maintain good
married relationship just by
placing all the things in house
in compliance with vasthu
shasthra.
According to Vasthu sashthra,
the door of your bed room
i.e. the door through which
you enter your bed room is
considered as a symbol of
the possibilities to be offered
by your life to you. Hence, it
should open at least ninety
degrees for complete positive
opportunities. This means, if
your bed room door does not
open completely, opportunities
for you in life will also be
limited.
Next thing is, as you enter your
bed room, you should first see
something that gives serenity
and peace. It could be your
favorite piece of photograph,
a nice quote, a sculpture, a
painting or even flowers. These
will bring in positive vibes into
your life.
Remove clutter in your
bedroom as it could destroy
serenity. Clutter, anywhere
in the bed room, especially
under your bed, keeps your
mind more connected to the
past and does not allow you to
progress forward. Try to clear
all possible clutter anywhere in
bed room.
Sleep with your head placed in
South. The blood in your body
has iron and makes your body
magnetic with positive polarity
in head. Positive magnetic
polarity comes from North.
Thus, both positive polarities
repel each other. This will lead
to disruption of blood flow, thus
affecting sleep and health.
For a restful and replenishing
sleep, avoid having mirror on
the wall opposite the foot of
your bed. You throw off your
stress while you sleep, which
will be hold by the mirror. It will
reflect the stress back on to
you as you sit up in the bed. So
move your mirror or cover it at
nights.
Do not sleep in direct
alignment with sharp corners,
which act as energy spears,
can create stress in the
nervous system. Serenity is
lost in the rooms with sharp
corners. Place plants in front of
them to soften and try to move
your bed away from the direct
alignment.
Slanted ceilings or exposed
beams are oppression
symbols. They create a
cutting effect and create a lot
of energy, due to which you
cannot get peaceful rest. A
remedy for lifting the effect
energetically is by hanging
bells from slanted ceilings or
beams.
Bedroom is a part of home
that should be an oasis of
tranquility and peace. So set
your room in such a way and
allow only pleasant thoughts
to rule your mind. Also, don’t
spend time in bed room when
you are angry, unhappy or
stressed. Use this as a good
area to sit and think about
happiness and love that comes
to you. Keep things in your
bedroom fresh, clean and
sparkling. This would help you
bring those qualities in your
relationships.

VAASTU CORNER

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Indian Spiritual
Bhagavad Gita
talks about Confidential
Knowledge
Sloka
pitaham asya jagato
mata dhata pitamahah
vedyam pavitram omkara
rk sama yajur eva ca
Word to Word Meaning
pita—father; aham—I; asya—of this; jagata;—of the universe; mata—
mother; dhata—supporter; pitāmaha;—grandfather; vedyam—what is
to be known; pavitram—that which purifies; omkara;—the syllable om;
rk—the ;g-veda; sama—the Sama-veda; yaju;—the Yajur-veda; eva—
certainly; ca—and.

Indian Spiritual
Translation
I am the father of this universe,
the mother, the support, and
the grandsire. I am the object
of knowledge, the purifier and
the syllable om. I am also the
Ṛk, the Sama, and the Yajur
[Vedas].
Purport
Complete cosmic
manifestations, both moving
and nonmoving are manifested
by different activities of
Krishna’s energy. We create
many different relationships
in this material life with living
entities. All these entities are
noting but the marginal energy
of Krishna. The only think is
under the prakriti dharma or
creation of the nature, they are
seen like our father, mother,
son, grandfather, husband,
etc. In virtuality, they are the
part and parcel of Krishna.
The word dhata in the verse
means creator. This means,
besides father and mother,
their creators i.e. grandfather
and grandmother are also
Krishna. That means all our
relations and every living
being on the earth is nothing
else but Krishna. Hence
forth, all the four Vedas aim
towards Krishna. All that we
want to know or learn about
Krishna is nothing but a step
towards finding, understanding
and reaching Krishna. The
subject matter is also Krishna,
which helps us to purify our
constitutional position. Even
the living entities, which do
not have power to understand
all Vedic principles, are all
part of Krishna and are hence
Krishna himself. The word
Om is called pranava. Om is a
transcendental sound vibration.
The word Om in all the Vedic
mantras is also Krishna.
The pranava or omkara is
prominent in all the hymns
of the four Vedas i.e. Sāma,
Yajur, Rug and Atharvana. And
it is clear and to be understood
as Krishna.
omplete cosmic
manifestations,
both moving and
nonmoving are
manifested by
different activities
of Krishna’s
energy. We create
many different
relationships in this
material life with
living entities.
‘‘
‘‘

104
Indian Events
Durga Puja
West Bengal’s grandeur
According to Hinduism, Durga represents the
embodiment of ‘Shakti’, which is treated as the divine
feminine force that governs all cosmic creation, existence
and change.

Indian Events

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Indian Events

Indian Events
It is generally believed that,
Durga emerged from the
collective energies of the
several gods like Shiva,
Brahma and Vishnu, to kill
the demon Mahishasura, who
could not be defeated by any
god or man. In Sanskrit, Durga
means “the impenetrable” or
“the inaccessible”. She is even
treated as lord Ganesh and
Karthikeya’s mother.
At the annual Navratri festival,
Durga is honored with extreme
fervor. Navratri means Nine
nights, which means nine
different forms of Shakti or
Durga, are worshipped on
each day of the festival.
Unlike others, in West Bengal,
the festival occurs on the last
six days of Navratri. In Bengal,
the tenth day is celebrated as
Vijayadashami, believing it as
Durga’s victory over evil.
Along with this, Durga Puja
is also celebrated believing
it to be the annual visit of
Durga and her children, to
her ancestral home, and
her reunion with Shiva on
Vijayadashami.
‘Durga Puja’ is the largest
festival of the year for Bengali
Hindus. During the festival,
by collecting the money from
the neighbors, the highly
decorated, life-sized idols of
Durga, that depict her slaying
Mahishasura are created out
of clay and erected at many
public places to worship
regularly, throughout the five
days of the festival period.
After five days, they are taken
and immersed in a river,
implying Durga’s reunion with
Shiva.
In these five days, devotees
stay away from the meat,
alcohol, onions, wheat and
grains. Navratri ending is
considered as the right time to
start any kind of new activities
or any business.
How did Durga Puja
came to fame in Bengal?
Until the 17th and 18th
centuries, Durga Puja is not
famous in Bengal. But, in 1757,
an elaborate Puja was held
in the honor of Robert Clive
by Raja Nabakrishna Deb of
Kolkatta.
In the Battle of Plassey, Lord
Clive wished to pay thanks for
his victory. In Bengal, the battle
has established the east India
company rule, but the only
church in Calcutta had been
destroyed in it, thus a Puja was
held at Deb’s home instead.
This trend was then extended
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Indian Events
started performing Pujas, in
which east India company’s
British officers were the guests
of honor.
Then the tradition continued in
several communities and small
groups of people, excluded
from the elite family pujas, due
to the social status.
By the early 20th century,
these Pujas are conducted by
everyone, irrespective of the
caste, creed and religions and
created a feeling of unity.
The icons and the pandals
have started increasing
every year and thus got very
famous in Bengal, in a short
time. Within a few years,
even fierce competitions are
held among neighborhoods
for the best pandals and
puja themes. Now, the rich
communities even have the
corporate sponsorship, for the
establishment of the idols and
performing the other activities
in five days.
Thus Durga Puja is considered
as the very important festival
of Bengal. Though the festival
is celebrated in South India
too, the actual grandeur can be
found only in Bengal.

110
Special Movie

Special Movie
Story
Rudhramadevi is the story
of warrior queen Rani
Rudhramadevi and how
she ruled the dynasty of
Kakathiyas. The story starts
when Rudhramadevi’s
father Ganapthi Devudu
(Krishnam Raju) and his
kingdom expects a baby
boy. The minister Shiva
Devayya (Prakash Raj)
introduces Rudhramadevi
as Rudra Deva. The movie
takes many turns when
Rudra Deva faces many
problems because of his
identity. Gona Gannareddy
(Allu Arjun) locks horns with
Rudra Deva fighting for the
people of the Kakathiya
kingdom. The rest of
movie is how Rudra Deva
turns as Rudhramadevi
and the relation between
Rudhramadevi and Gona
Gannareddy is. Watch the
film to know about the rest.
Performance:
Anushka is sure one of
the best performers of
Tollywood and she will
be the only choice for the
role of Rudhramadevi.
Everyone will accept this fact
after watching the movie.
Her presence on screen
has been stunning and
terrific throughout. Rana
Daggubati has done one
more decent and supporting
role in the movie. He has
been energetic. Allu Arjun
will surprise everyone as
Gona Gannareddy in the
movie and he is one of the
highlights of the movie.
Final Word:
Rudhramadevi is a movie
that will appeal to a
limited class of audience.
Gunasekhar will be relieved
after a series of failures and
Anushka, Allu Arjun lead the
show. A one time watch.
Rudhramadevi is
the story of warrior
queen Rani
Rudhramadevi
and how she
ruled the dynasty
of Kakathiyas. The
story starts when
Rudhramadevi’s
father Ganapthi
Devudu (Krishnam
Raju) and his
kingdom expects
a baby boy.

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Sai dharam tej
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Special Movie
Her presence on
screen has been
stunning and terrific
throughout. Rana
Daggubati has done
one more decent and
supporting role in the
movie.

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EVIEW
BOLLYWOOD
2.75/5

Story
Shaandaar is about two insomniac
people Aliya (Alia Bhatt) and
Jagjinder Joginder (Shahid
Kapoor) while Aliya comes from
a rich family and Jagjinder is
a wedding planner. The duo
meets each other at a destination
wedding where Aliya’s sister gets
married. Both Jagjinder, Alia
falls in love with each other in
this process. Aliya’s father Bipin
(Pankaj Kapoor) wants her to get
married to rich businessman. The
rest of the movie is if Jagjinder
and Aliya convinced their parents
getting married or did they sacrifice
their love. Watch the movie to know
about the rest.
Analysis :
The first half of the movie starts
with the narration about the
characters. The entertainment has
been managed well throughout the
film and the dialogues have been
short and good enough. On the
whole the complete first half of the
movie has been filled with fun. The
second half of the movie lacks pace
when compared to the first half of
the movie. The relation between
Alia and Shahid Kapoor has not
been explained well and it was
not that convincing. However the
climax has been appealing which
brings a good impact on the movie.
On the whole the second half has
been decent.
Final Word:
Shaandaar is a full length
entertainer that can be given a
watch for sure.
Shahid Kapoor has
been stupendous
and this is the way
audience wants
him to see exactly.
He has been
exceptional during
the entertainment
episodes.

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BOLLYWOOD
3/5

Story
Karthik (Ramcharan) is a
responsible brother who wants to
fulfil his father’s dream of making
his sister (Kriti Kharbanda) a
collector. He falls in love with Riya
(Rakul Preet Singh) who aspires
to marry a police officer. His family
falls in an unexpected problem
after which Karthik takes the
responsibility and steps forward to
solve it on his own. The rest of the
movie is how Karthik solves all the
problems and win his love. Watch
the movie to know about the rest.
Analysis :
The movie starts on an interesting
pace and Ramcharan carried the
film on his shoulders. He has been
fresh and entertaining throughout
the movie. Srinu Vaitla tried to
come out of his outdated narration.
The complete first half has been
realistic and entertaining. The
songs have been colourful and
Rakul Preet looked gorgeous
throughout. The pre climax
episodes have been interesting and
on the whole the complete first half
is decent and entertaining.
Final Word:
Bruce Lee is an impressive
commercial entertainer with all the
needed elements. Can be given a
shot once.
The special
cameo of
Megastar
Chiranjeevi for
five minutes is a
huge asset and
he has done the
action episode
with ease.

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TOLLYWOOD
3/5

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