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May 2016 | Volume 01 | Issue 09
Woman’s Awards
2016

1 • B E - May 2016
PUBLISHER’S
NOTE
Yes friends, we are talking about Mother's Day. A day that is eagerly awaited by you and
highly cherished by your mother. One of the sweetest events of the year, Mother's Day is
celebratedtheworldover. Mother–AWomen whoisasister,daughter,wife,andmuch
more .Women recognition on Mothers Day makes it a Special issue for BE and it would
be a wonderful experience to spice up your celebration with WOW Women’s Awards
celebrating in a grand way ..For all Mothers and Women Contributing to Society in
various Segments.
BE takes great pride in honoring the (Winners of Worthiness) WOW WOMEN who
demonstrate excellence, ingenuity, achievement, and who unquestionably are winners
of in their fields.
So have a look at our special WOMENS issue to know the WOW Women .
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2 • B E - May 2016
Editorial
W
OW!! What a start to this
month?! Winners Of
Worthiness awards and all
the memories of the event
simply bring a smile to my face. Team BE
had a tough time with all the background
work but all is well that ends well. Right?
As mentioned last time, Winners Of
Worthiness awards or as we call it I AM
WOW awards are to honour those women
who have excelled in their field and shown
immense progress. It is for those women
who are not only worthy in themselves but
also have helped people realise their worth
through their work. Finding these gems
wasn’t easy but was totally worth the task.
All the candidates were lovely human beings
and have laid their foundation brick by
brick. The strong body of work that they
have created is highly commendable. Kudos
to each of them!
This time the edition is all about WOW.
Wonderful memories of the event are shared
here – From the awardees, to the panellists
and the guests, simply everything is
beautifully portrayed. Some wonderful
performances served the purpose of icing
on the cake. This Bliss edition is especially
dedicated to detailed profiles of all the
winners and their line of work – their
stories and how they have conquered in
their respective fields. In addition to this,
as always certain informative reads are
sandwiched for your pleasure. We hope
you savour every bit of this platter served
to you.
All the lovely women, the ones who
made this happen, the ones who were
awarded and even the ones who weren’t
deserve a standing ovation. Each of us
have our strengths, weakness, pluses and
minuses which makes us as worthy as we
are. We are as lovely as love, as beautiful as
we perceive ourselves, very special in our
own special way, important for the ones
who are important to us and we are all very
worthy in our very own right.
Like all the other months, let’s try a
new to do list for this time as well:
Grab a bar of chocolate and eat as
much as you like
Look in to the mirror and tell
yourself ‘I love you”
Try and help at least 3 people in
the month without expecting
returns
Enjoy BE and be yourself!
Have a Blissful Month
Lots of love
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C O N T E N T SMay 2016 VOL: 01 || ISSUE 09
Woman’s Awards
2016
This Issue of BE is
dedicated to all the women
in the society from various
segments.

4 • B E - May 2016
Master trainer of a diagnostics tool -META-Health.
Trainer in Information technology called NES-health and
Advanced Clearing Energetics in India today
anu.metamedicine@gmail.com || 9930898116
ANU MEHTA
Anu Mehta is the only Master trainer
of a diagnostics tool called META-Health,
and a trainer in Information technology
called NES-health in India today. She also
trains people in various emotion releasing
techniques. She is an international speaker
and also host’s speakers from various parts
of the world to empower people in self-
development.
She assists in healing people by
identifying the stress, which causes
psychological illness or physical illness.
Disease according to her is an adaptation
that the body undergoes to assist the person
to deal and adapt with the stressful
environment. Every disease begins with
some kind of trauma. After the onset of this
trauma the disease process sets in. In short
the body starts adapting. Symptoms may or
may not show.
One of the traumas that is unheard and
kept silent about is abuse. There are various
kinds of abuse – sexual, physical, verbal,
emotional, drug and stalking. Abuse can be
an intensely traumatic situation, which can
cause health concerns like Parkinson’s,
Infertility, Obsessive Compulsive disorder,
Depression, Bipolar behavior, problem in
sexual organs and ovarian cysts, bone issues
and many more.
Most of us do not even realize that we
are getting abused. We all grow from our
personal experiences. In the same way Anu
Mehta began her journey in this field of
from a situation of feeling vulnerable,
shame, and not being good enough to
feeling heard, loved and cared for. She broke
her silence on her abuse as a child, which in
turn helped her and many others like her to
feel empowered. She found enough
evidence to prove that abuse creates silence,
secrets, and hidden anger, sadness, guilt
and shame. This can then get transformed
into unhealthy behavioral patterns and
diseases,whichcanhauntmanygenerations
to come. Clearing abuse, restraining
emotions and beliefs and the trauma can
halt a number of diseases in their tracks
and create health and happiness. She urges
people to look within and deal with their
demons.
She always says “Don’t give up, just
give yourself permission to set yourself free
from the chains that are holding you down
and making you cry”. People are scared of
any kind of change or making any changes
in their lives yet they want others in their
life to change.
Healing combination of three “A”
pillars - Awareness, Acceptance and Action.
So take responsibility of self-healing today
and create an action plan to deal with
emotional wounds so that you can help
yourself to heal fast.
Anu believes in empowering people.
According to her real empowerment can
only happen when people look very deeply
into what needs to be changed in their life
andthengoaheadandmakethatCHANGE.
The only one person who can change your
destiny and make you feel empowered is
you, so go ahead and make that one change
today.
Connect with Anu at anu.
metamedicine@gmail.com, www.
metahealthindia.com or call at 9930898116.

5 • B E - May 2016
Hiroshima Bomb Radiation
and META-Health
O
n my visit to Japan, Hiroshima, I
felt mixed emotions of sadness;
grief, anger, and anxiety. I
pondered over my tour guide,
Miharu’s words, “on August 6th, 1945 at 8.15
am, an American B-29 bomber had carried
out the World’s first atomic bombing. On that
day 13 newborn babies died even before they
had time to cry. Over 100,000 people-men,
women, and children had perished and a
millions were injured and homeless". This sad
reality made me feel like a part of history as I
stood amidst the ruins of the A-bomb Dome,
where actual bombing had occurred. The
bomb had ripped apart life in that area of the
city. Result was death and agony. Survivors
faced disease.
Miharu further commented, So many
people had sustained heavy burns and their
skin had melted due to the heat and radiation
of the bomb. They had jumped into the salty
water of river Motoyasu as it is connected to
the sea. This irritated the wounded areas
further. Their face and bodies were burnt were
beyond recognition, and could not be
recognized.
I imagined myself in the victims’ shoes
and it donned on me that they have felt
abandoned, unprotected and separated from
loved ones and would have also experienced
the fear of survival. Could these conflicts be
responsible for acute and latter effects?
As a META-Health master trainer my
mind began to buzz because knowledge of
META-health could help me to identify the
impact of radiation, heat and emotional
trauma on mind body and spirit of survivors
of Hiroshima.
The impact of shock was greater near the
epicenter of the bomb. The symptoms or
injuries appearing soon after the bombing
derived from heat, blast or radiation are
known as acute effects.
Radiation from the bomb created
harmful effects on bone marrow and mucous
membranes viz hair loss, bleeding gums,
purpura, stomatitis, hemorrhagic tendencies,
Urinary tract cancer: unable to mark
ones territory.
Breast cancer-worry nest and brutal
separation conflict.
Esophagus cancer: unable to swallow
some information
Colon cancer: unable to get rid of shit
in life.
Stomach cancer unable to digest a
problem of big chunk of information or
anger.
Lung cancer: fear of death.
Leukemia: loss of ones identity.
Cataracts occurred due to the visual
brutal separation from loved ones which
caused life to be colorless and grey this
caused the clouding of the lens.
In- Vitro Exposure of the radiation
caused microcephaly or mental retardation
in the progeny. Could it be that some
surviving pregnant mothers saw no hope in
life and this impacted the unborn child?
The trauma and the aftermaths of the
bombing were heart breaking. Getting to
know of the cause of the trauma would
actually help the survivors and their future
generations to find a strategy to deal with
further presumed and actual attacks.
Spending millions of dollars on prevention
would be a better idea that the expenditure
on the rehabilitation of the victims.
reduced red and white blood cells and other
blood abnormalities. In severe cases
radiational effects had caused death.
Acute symptoms disappeared
approximately within five months but the side
effects like keloids, cataract, leukemia,
malignant tumors and in-vitro effects
appeared.
META-Health explains that body is
doing something meaningful to protect life.
Disease that manifested years was actually
part of regeneration process. This is explained
as follows:
Keloid is an irregular abnormal scar
tissue which occurs when the skin is healing.
During the trauma the survivors felt
unprotected and separated from loved ones.
The body grew extra skin in order to give
extra protection to the individual against
further trauma.
Cancers: Cancers began to increase in
Japan after 1960. Most cancers occur a few
years after a trauma i.e. almost when people
come to terms with something. According to
META-Health some of the cancers and their
conflicts of origin were:
Myeloma (tumor of bone marrow) due
to self-devaluation conflict;
Ovarian cancer: brutal separation from
loved ones.

6 • B E - May 2016
Animal Activist & Rescuer
CHRISTINA LOBO
My earliest recollection of being with
animals was in Goa, during visits to India.
The pigs, dogs, cats, hens and goats at my
granny’s house just fascinate me. I grew up
in Kuwait where wild life is close to nil. My
empathy for animals came from watching
my dad who used to medicate and rescue
the desert dogs. They run for miles getting
tired and searching for food so he would
keep food and buckets of water for them
behind his company.
In 2004 after I met my husband we
headed to Lucknow, India. It was there, that
I saw the sorry state and suffering of road
side animals, helpless and without any aid.
Sandeep and I decided to something about
it.
We would go out patrolling the streets
at night to treat injured animals. I learnt the
hard way that it was not a done thing for
‘bahus’ in the north to run on the street
after injured animals. I had two choices –
worry about society or help a helpless
animal that was being eaten alive by worms.
Of course, you can guess what I chose. I
never looked back. In 2007 when we shifted
to Mumbai, I got into it full time. In 3 years,
with the help of IDA (In Defence of
Animals) Mumbai and the support of my
husband and other volunteers we managed
to get 450 dogs sterilized in the area where I
reside
I met new people who were also
actively involved in the cause for stray
animals and volunteers increased. In 2009,
a kind man saw me treating a dog outside
his dental clinic and donated a Maruthi 800
to me to use as an ambulance. We handed it
over to IDA, and they gave it back to us to
run in and around our area. A generous
garage owner got the back seats removed
and installed a grill to keep the animals
caged at the back and away from the driver,
on the way to the hospital.
People started noticing the work, and
many offered to help. Phone calls started
pouring in from store owners, auto drivers
and locals for help for injured animals
when they spotted them. Mumbai over the
years has opened up even more to the cause
of stray animals, yet so many suffer. Even
today, dogs are rescued from the clutches of
horrible owners. Many burnt, tortured,
starved and even raped. Dogs were even
rescued from porn sets in Mumbai. Elite
women who make videos like this.
In July of 2013 I got my first donation
of 2000 rs and started regular work on a
larger scale....We have till date managed to
rescue bout 600 animals and around 50
adopted
Sandeep and I rescued our epileptic
dog Kelly from the clutches of a drug addict
in 2008. She is the love of our lives. In
September of 2013 we adopted a paralysed
cat named Marie. She got well and just
started walking one fine day! She died a
few months later, in November. Her lungs
collapsed after a fall from the bed.
The very same month, We adopted our
3rd pet. He was 4 months old and was lying
half dead with severe pneumonia at the
train station. We named him after his late
sister Marie and called him Marvel. Kelly
and Marvel, our Desi dog and cat are just
wonderful!
christinalobo07@gmail.com || 9833843424

7 • B E - May 2016
Co-founder, Director & Creative Team Head
A3B Projects (P) Limited
Work Experience :
19 Years in the field of Architecture & Interior Designing
ANJALEE TIWWARI
"To begin by not knowing and to end by not
remembering is the greatest beauty of
Design."
Being head of the design team, Anjalee
ensures that every design is unique and
customized as per her client needs. Simple,
innovative yet functional is what makes her
designs bring out the best interiors for the
clients. An interior designer is the soul and
essence of the whole interior design process
- this is what Anjalee is to A3B. She aims at
creating sustainable designs without
compromising on the environment. She
diligently monitors work of the architects
and design team, which makes their services
the best every time. Having staff of 10
People and around 50 people currently
working on Projects.
Her Ultimate Aim is to see A3B as a
Global Brand in the field of interior
Designing.
She is the ISB Graduate from
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad.
She has received ‘Women
Entrepreneur’ Award In 2014.
Her Company A3B Projects has
received THE BEST INTERIOR
DESIGINING COMPANY OF
THE YEAR By ABP New.
She has received Intentional Asia
Design Excellence Awards for
BEST INTERIOR DESIGINING
COMPANY OF OFFICE SPACES.
At Singapore.
Clients include – Philips India, G.E,
Alcatel – Lucent, Monster India,
Qatar Petrochemicals, Rennes’s,
Hindustan Lever, Reliance,
Hiranandani, Gattefosse India....
1. We design and build spaces that bring
work to life.
We believe that the working space is
the crucible of productivity and inspiration,
which is why our designs are as much
functional as they are aesthetic. Purpose
and people lie at the heart of our design.
(Project: Alcatel – Lucent)
2. We create aesthetic and functional
spaces for living, working and making
business according to the personality
and specific needs that each ambiance
requires.
(Project: Gattefosse India)
Our Mission Statement:
“To set a benchmark for Design - build
solutions by errorless execution within the
time frame unique every time with
continuous innovation.”
anjalee@a3b.in || 9699662211

8 • B E - May 2016
Future Peep
Blessings From The Land of Unicorns !!!
ZODIAC UNICORN PREDICTIONS – May 2016
Primordial fantasies tell us that unicorns grant wishes to the purity of the heart.
It means that they open doors for those who are truly ready to receive with gratitude,
joy & integrity. When Unicorns want you to think about them or draw your attention
to their presence, they will find a way to do so…
So let’s see this month what extraordinary messages they have in store for each
of the Zodiac signs for the month of May 2016.
ARIES - MARCH 21 – APRIL 19
Handle your business without people knowing
your business. Privacy demands a high calling this
month. Distance yourself from stressful
circumstances are the immediate orders from the
intelligence of the Unicorns. Holding on to the
yellow energies will maintain your powerful
approach & determination. Burning Camphor Oil
in your space & taking a coffee bath will remove the negativity in your
space if any…
TAURUS - APRIL 20 – MAY 20
It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the
way you carry it. Unicorns highly advice you
to release the unwanted anxiety by doing some
fun loving activities like attending parties &
dancing your way out to madness…Eating at
least 3 dates on every Sundays of this month
will help to build up on your health. Gear up
& pack up your bags as a short travel is on the cards… Small gestures
of care & happiness for your mother is called for…
Holistic Life Coach
www.enlighteninglifestyle.com
ashnaddhannak3@gmail.com , ashna@enlighteninglifestyle.com
0091-9920933226 : 0097150 - 5294836
ASHNA DDHANNAK
Ashna Ddhannak is a Holistic Life
Coach, Intutive Guide and a Metaphysical
Philosopher & also the Founder, Director
and Owner of "ENLIGHTENING
LIFESTYLE". Enlightening Lifestyle" is a
Miind Wellness Boutiique aiming to spread
awareness about the "Power of the
Enlightenment " which when worked upon
greatly helps us to transform our limiting
beliefs and enlightens our mind and life to a
higher altitude, through our wide range of
healing modalities, holistic solutions,
workshops & coaching tools that truly helps
you to move in the direction of manifesting
your desired change.
On her journey of self discovery and
personal growth, Ashna has evolved
spiritually and transformed herself with
amazing courage, strength and conviction
through the healing art of reconnecting
body, mind and spirit.
Everyone who is looking forward to
live an abundant life in terms of
relationships, health, financial prosperity
should avail our services so that they can
instantly advance to create a fruitful and
thriving lifestyle....
In her journey of more than 17 years in
this field, she has also won many awards &
accolades -
STYLE DIVA PLATINUM
AWARD for COLOR THERAPY at
the 3rd Annual ISHMA Awards
2016
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD Winner at the Astroo
World Awards 2015

9 • B E - May 2016
balancing the throat chakra which will help you to achieve your
long term dreams & goals…
SCORPIO - OCT 23 – NOV 21
Reconciliation is more beautiful than Victory…
Making up with an old friend or loved one will
not only bring with it peace, joy and happiness,
but will also bring enormous comfort & re-
assurance towards the present dullness in your
life. Near & Dear ones will be extremely grateful
to you for reading their unsaid words & doing
your best for them. Unicorns highly suggests to keep a laughing
Buddha near your door entrance facing inside the house for bringing
merriment & delight all around.
SAGITTARIUS - NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21
Synchronicity is the Universe saying YES & is
surely at its highest. Forgive & forget faster as
friendship & love are on the cards. Number 2 is
bound to bring in good luck this month for you…
Unicorns suggest you to change your hairstyle to
look and feel different which will indirectly bring
lots of improvement in your health & at the same
time relieving a lot of your burdens…Taking a milk bath soaked with
Rose petals & Coconut powder will bring in that much needed deep
peace from within.
CAPRICORN - DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19
Music washes away from the soul, the dust of
everyday life. Listen to the chants of chimes or
guitar your way to glory. Any peace of lovable
music will heal & energize you. Avoid eating Non
Veg this month. An unexpected travel is on the
cards. Watch & observe the health of a dear one.
Chanting Hanuman Chalisa for 108 times will shed & ward off any
negative energy in your aura. Unicorns highly suggest you to chat at
least for 5 min with your mother daily in case if you live in distance
from the family.
AQUARIUS - JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18
“Anger is a good Motivator” & since chances of it
being at its peak this month, you are guided by the
Unicorns to resolve a long outstanding complicated
dispute in the family as a priority. Cool down a
frustrated loved one. Donating 10% of your income
for charitable causes is highly recommended. Place a
Mirror in the North Wall of your office & distribute
homemade potato tikkis to little girls below the age of 12 on Fridays
of this month to see a considerable expansion in your earnings.
PISCES - FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20
Seize the moment & grab it !!! Some opportunities
come only once in a lifetime. High chances of
travelling abroad. Unicorns highly recommend you
to learn a new art of communicating softly, speak
limited & advice you to be shy & timid appreciating
the old school of thoughts this month when it comes
to the matters of the heart. Cut unwanted chords with people &
situations that drain you down. Taking a good sleep & salt water
baths will be blissful for handling the perpexilities lying ahead ….
GEMINI - MAY 21 – JUNE 20
Ending is better than Pending & the only way to
get rid of the burden of the Pending work is to do
it!!! This month gets crucial in terms of not
dwelling on a laid back attitude. Don’t take things
for granted or else be ready to get pulled up. For
getting that ultimate energy & vitality, get
addicted & grooved for a Killer dressing style.
Dress up to kill people & see how effortlessly you
glide through your goals. Unicorns advice you not to mince your
words or beat around the bush this month, be crystal clear in your
communications. High Chances for a lost love to return back into
your life…
CANCER - JUNE 21 – JULY 22
Forget everything & RUN or Face everything &
RISE, It’s your choice… The unicorns command
you to daily say this affirmation – “I AM A
CHAMPION & you’re going to hear me ROAR”
For a Roaring success, Lord Ganesha holds
your keys… Visit him to the nearby temple on
every Tuesdays & Wednesdays of this month for seeking his
blessings… This is your victorious month & everything becomes
possible. See the Miracles unfolding your way to make a way out
from where there was no way…
LEO - JULY 23 – AUGUST 22
When Fear comes knocking at your door, send
Faith to answer it…The abdomen area which is
the central location of our body, holds the deep
rooted fears, alternatively, the Brahma Sthan
which is the central location of our Home is also
controlling the Balance Of Life. To heal both these
areas, use Tiger’s Eye Crystals or Yellow Agate for
seeing a brilliant shift of energy towards Courage & Fortitude. Uniting
with parents & distributing Date Fruit to the male members of the
family will not only bring you divine blessings but will see you
through phenomenal stroke of good Luck.
VIRGO - AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to
speak”. It’s time to revise & re modify your style
genre…Dash off yourself to become more daring &
almost ruthless as you have consciously allowed
others to take terrible advantage of you…Keep a
picture of a white horse standing on two legs on the
south west corner of your office facing inside will
bring in majestic & matchless prosperity in your space. Unicorns
suggest you to donate some charity amount towards the healing &
recovery of heart patients & 7 meters of Purple Silk cloth to the needy
on Saturday evenings to feel a huge relief from the karmic debts if
any…
LIBRA - SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22
ENJOY LIFE !!! ALL IS PERFECTLY WELL…
Grace & Blessings are following your footsteps.
Meditate on a picture of a leopard & be fearless
to standby & protect a loved one. Unicorns
advice you to opt for a traditional approach
when it comes to dealing with disputes if any.
Meditate with the Blue Agate crystal near the neck region for

10 • B E - May 2016
DHARMISHTA BHATIA
This is Dharmishta Bhatia Shah. By
profession, I am a Financial Advisor since
15 yrs brand is DBS. After my graduation,
started my sales career with Tupperware,
was crowned the title of Queen of
Friendship in just 10 days of joining-in the
Sales force. Subsequently was an
Entrepreneur of Corporate Gift items by the
name Creative Arts. ICICI Prudential
discovered the Selling talent in me and
within months joined in with them as a
freelancer,was soon promoted as Manager.
Met Pradip, a prac. CA by profession, both
joined hands tog. To complete the
incompleteness in personal and profession
life. Jay was born within a year of marriage,
born premature cause of the torrential rains
on 26th July,2005. Life changed overnight
due to a family road accident in Feb 2009 in
which I lost my fil and bil, family
responsibilities piled ten fold cause my mil
is more or less on bed since then with 7
operations in last 7 years. Continued the
profession as a Financial Advisor, gave the
LUTCF-USA, FSS-USA n NCFM-NSE
exams. Grew in the profession conducting
seminars and extending consultation to a
complete Financial Family and Corporate
Portfolio.
1) Tell us about your family....
My better half, Pradip, 2 moms, mil n
my mom who resides close by, both age
81yrs, depending on me for their basic
requirements to their regular doctors visits.
My mom is a kidney recipient from my dad
20 yrs ago. Son - Jay, currently 10 yrs
achieved his International trophy in Abacus
from Taiwan at his age of 6yrs.
2) What is your self care ritual?
Nowadays ensured that I have my Me
Time for about 30 min in whatever gets me
over my days tiredness, especially reading
Inspirational quotes and real life stories.
These just give me the Kick to move on
alone with my multiple roles in a day.
Weekends are Family time.
3) Your Kickass words of wisdom.
Have experienced time changing
overnight so will say TRUST GOD n have
patience.
-LET GO
-Ignore what you cannot change
-Silence is Golden, Speech is silver
-Make it a habit to do what you don't
like to do
-Always think of others and be helpful
4) Why Financial Planning is important?
In todays times, People earn money,
have considerate expenses, little savings,
and at times NO
INVESTMENT or investment for a
short time purpose. Starting an investment
isveryeasy,butcontinuingandmaintaining
foralong/specificperiodisveryimportant.
Have conducted various seminars on
Financial Planning, its importance and
guiding corporates to minimise tax and
optimise its benefits.
Concepts like Married Womens
Property Act where by the proceeds of the
said insurance goes to the insured's
wife, no legal proceeds could over rule it. So
also the Employer-Employee Act, where by
the employer pays for its employees and
could claim on the premium as expenses
and minimize tax. As we conduct seminars,
we educate women to be financially self-
sufficient and take onus on the investment
decisions, Small savings reap great corpus,
but no investment at all, leads to nowhere.
SAVE,INVEST and INSURE especially on
the 3 D's = Disease,Disability and
Death.
Financial Planner
Life Insurance,Mutual funds,Mediclaim,General insurance,
AMFI, LUTCF-U.S.A, NCFM-N.S.E, FSS-U.S.A
info@dharmishtabhatiashah.com || + 91 93222 44095

11 • B E - May 2016
Professor and Head, Department of English, University of Mumbai
Commanding Officer At Military Academy Mumbai
PROF. COOMI S. VEVAINA
ADV. VAISHALI RODE
Dr. Vevaina has two Ph.D. degrees to
her credit – one in literature and the other
in Education.
She has published 9 books and 58
papers that have appeared in refereed
national and international journals and
critical anthologies.
She has won numerous national and
international awards and is an International
speaker and teacher and parent educator.
She is passionate about teaching
pedagogy and has been actively involved in
curriculum designing. She has helped set
up study centres in India and abroad.
In 2013, her book on Education,
Source-full Intelligence: Understanding
Life is quite exciting to me as it has a
galore of opportunities & experiences to offer
& I feel one should always make the right use
of it. I am adventurous by nature for I like to
take up new challenges. It gives me ZEAL &
IMPETUS to work towards excellence.
Therefore I am never tired of beginning where
others end.
I did my B.SC.,B.A.,LL.B. from the same
& then LL.M., C.S., M.B.A .from Mumbai
university. Represented school & college in
Athletics, Badminton, Hockey,Dance &
Drama. Joining N.C.C. was my turning point
& best decision of successful life. Represented
Maharashtra as a SUO(Senior Under Officer)
at Delhi on Republic Day Camp & Parade on
Rajpath. Received Trophy from Late Ex Prime
Minister of India Mr.P.V.Narsimharao for the
best girl contingent on 27th Jan 1994 at
Garrison Parade Ground Delhi, Have received
Gold Medals for Rifle Shooting, Best Cadet,
Best word of Command, Parasailing, Piloting
& in Running.
I worked in N.C.C. Office as a selection
Uniqueness and Oneness through
Education was selected as among the
eighteen best books published in the U.S.A.
in 2013.
In August-September 2015, she has
been invited (among thirty-four women
from across the world) by the University of
Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, to
present a paper at an international
conference on Education.
She has her own storytelling
organization called Wordfully Yours which
hosts storytelling programmes and
conducts training workshops on
storytelling for ecoliteracy, socioliteracy
and psycholiteracy.
officer. Presently working as a Commanding
OfficerofJidnyasaMilitaryAcademyThane&
simultaneously Practising Advocate in
Mumbai High Court.
Feel proud to say that my lots cadets
joined Indian Army & lots on their way to
choose the same as career. My team & me
working for the betterment of disabled
children's life from various schools, organise
dance programmes, Tree Plantation, Self
Defence, Yoga & picnics for them where they
can enjoy a lot. Conduct workshops of self
Defence for school children specially for girls
& take sessions for old age people's law.
Received award as a "Shreenagar
Bhushan" consecutive 2yrs for doing a
extraordinary job as a Lady Military Officer.
Called many times as a Chief guest for
Personality Development programmes,
Anchoring & organising Bike Rally. Played a
role of Rally Captain on the occasion of
International Women’s Day coz of my passion
of Bike riding.
csvevaina@gmail.com || + 91 9820170157
vaishalikr99@gmail.com || + 91 9224441662

12 • B E - May 2016
DARSHITA PATOLIA
The beauty of a language cannot be
explained in words! One has to experience
this beautiful journey of learning a new
language to experience it.
My journey with languages started
when I shifted to Mumbai from Gujarat at
the age of 5. The first day I went to school I
realised I couldn't talk to anyone as I did
not speak Hindi. This fear of mine was one
of the main reasons of my aloofness for
almost 6 months. But with my parents by
my side to encourage me, I decided I'll ace
every language I come across so much that
no one will be able to guess my mother - tongue from my accent! This way in school
ImasteredmyEnglish,HindiandMarathon
and at home I mastered my mother - tongue
Gujarati. Post that I opted for French as the
next language and today I hold a BA in
French Literature and will shortly be
holding an MA for the same.
As for learning languages, I personally
believe everyone should learn a foreign
language and from a young age if possible.
Languages not only opens new fields of
professions for you but it also helps you
develop a good personality: studying new
culture and adopting the positives from
each one of them moulds a person's
personality. In my case, I am a food blogger
and a writer, and the credit for both of it
goes to my love for languages. The blog
which goes by the name of DesiTadka has
been designed to preserve the old recipes
and make the new recipes unique with a
desire touch!
Women of excellence are my
motivation in every field I choose because
being unique is what they encourage me to
do!! And I am glad that I am born a
WOMAN!!
French Expert
Blogger
Writer
desitadkafood@gmail.com , patoliadarshita@gmail.com || + 91 9833555474

13 • B E - May 2016
Consultant Homeopath
Prof. & Head of Pharmacy Dept.
Homeopathic Medical College
DR PRABHA ACHARYA
Life is a roller coaster ride they say, and
I have experienced all its ups and downs.
Looking back I can now start to understand
the arduous and enriching journey it has
been.
Born into a lower middle class family,
little did I know what an arduous but
enriching journey it would be! Born with a
rare disease Ontogenesis Imperfecta, I was a
lame child who was forbidden the fruits of
life. I remember sitting at the window
shouting out to other children ` Come play
with me.` This scene changed my life and I
went on take upon the world with a heart of
steel. Barely had I settled at a tender age of
6, my brother was born with the same
disease but worse. I home educated him and
as a young girl of 13 I fought with the
education system and got my brother
retained at school without attendance with
the challenge of a distinction when he
reaches SSC and he did.
Being too timid without great talent I
gave my best shot to academics studying
homeopathy with LIC loans and parental
support. Not wanting to burden them
further, I walked 6 kms daily to save on
travel to buy books, but this hardship
strengthened my bones. Blessed with good
looks I modeled for few ads to take away Rs
500/-. But when I found myself drawn, I
gave it all up to pursue my studies. It was
the best phase of my life where the lame,
timid child in me grew to be confident to
stand the world. It was here that I met the
love of my life and a different journey
begun. I got married into a very orthodox
family which followed Indian custom of
`Ghungat` where females never worked.
But with responsibility of a handicap
brother, a near blind mother, a long retired
father- marriage was a decision I could take
coz my husband stood by me..
As if the toughest journey was still to
come and it fell like a thunderbolt. My
daughter was born with Ontogenesis
Imperfecta and my world came crashing. I
took up the challenge once again and home
educated her along with my career and
responsibilities. I refused post of Principal
to the medical college with no regrets.
Looking back at life now nearing 50, it’s
been 26 years of a very successful career
being Professor and Head of Pharmacy
Department and treating patients with
homeopathy from across 20+ states in India
and 60+ countries across the globe.
Life offered me a palette of challenges.
I used it to paint a dynamic picture. I pride
myself for being a woman of substance.
drprabhaacharya@yahoo.com || + 91 9167000152

14 • B E - May 2016
DR SHILPA NILESH SHAH
Vastu Bole Tathastu
Has earned her Honorary Doctorate on
completion of her Ph.D and Research in the
field of Vastushashtra.She has been conferred
upon the title of Vastu Acharya by her Guruji
from Jain Community for her contribution to
the field of vastu.Dr Shilpa and her better half
Dr Nilesh (Ph.D Vastushashtra) both are
Founders Of Aishwarya Vastu - Non
Demolition Ancient Nabhi vastu Consultation.
They have a very aesthetic and authentic office
at Raghu Leela Mall, Borivali. She has her own
innovative,creativeuniquewaysofanalysisand
rectification of any vastu, Residential or
Commercial , in India and abroad. She believes
in having a satisfactory interactive discussion
with her prospective clients before taking up
any case study. She is extremely focused,has
sharpintuitiveskillsandimpressivevocabulary.
Her warm smile and charishmatic
personality are her assets that bring her
prospective clients at a comfort level with her.A
Perfectionist....Dr Shilpa believes in embracing
the challenges of life and move ahead.
Her vision is to bring peace , prosperity ,
abundance and lasting happiness in as many
lives as possible. She has learnt that Vastu is a
Science that applies to every human being
irrespective of caste , community and religion.
Dr Shilpa has been consulted by reputed
Industrialists, Builders, Business houses,
Architects , Interior Designers,TV artists,
Factory Owners, Corporates etc.for resolving
their vastu related issues making a difference in
upto 500 families and individuals. Dr Shilpa
strongly believes that with the help of ancient
natural herbs (Vanaspati) the vastu doshas can
be rectified without demolition and changing
the infrastructure of a place. Rectification
ensures positivity , harmony, progress and
growth.Itisallaboutstrikingabalancebetween
the internal and external energies of a specified
vastu with the humans connected to it. Her
daily posts on her FB page and her ability to
generate results has gained her credit and
popularity everywhere.
Dr Shilpa has gained the folloowing
accolades too:
1. Committee member - International Astro
Foundation , Gujrat
2. An Ex-BNI Gold Card Member ( one of
the highest privileges in BNI) in a span of
one year.
Dr Shilpa. also religious minded.She
standsbythestatement"VASTUISNOTAND
EXPENDITURE ITS AN INVESTMENT OF
A LIFETIME THAT PAYS FUTURE
GENERATIONS."An Early Riser, she believes
in the Karma theory that what goes around
comes around.
Dr Shilpa has been a " Giver " not only
professionally but also personally as hse
constantly engages herself in social
undertakings related to charity and donations
for the underprivileged section of the society.
Herabilitytogivevastupredictionsisvery
precisewithouttheclientsharinganythingwith
her. She is extremely focused .She symbolises
strength which is significant due to the
rocksolid support of her better half and her
family.
Her Expertise include the following:
# Vastu Architectural Plan
# Vastu Logo Analysis
# Vastu Visiting card
# Personal Counselling
# Numerologist
# Graphologist
# Signature verification
# Aura Photography.
Onecanneveroverlookhertaglinesaying
"VASTU BOLE TATHASTU" meaning
Universe has in Abundance , so let the natural
flow of The Universe course through your
being and fill your Life with abundance of all
kinds.
Founder - Aishwarya Vastu- Ancient Nabhi Vastu Consultation
Honorary Doctorate -Ph.D Vastushashtra
shilpa@aishwaryavastu.com || + 91 9768132254

15 • B E - May 2016
From Teacher to Star Mom to Model to Actress to Producer to
politician. Journey of life. Two celeb kids. Focused on women
empowerment. Charity
GURPREET KAUR CHADHA
Her involvement evolves into a lifetime commitment to educating people and
assisting people. A single mother of two successful child artists…a participant of
Gladrags Mrs. India 2008…succeeding as model living an era, a woman of substance, an
elegance personality who believes in giving back to the society…A Socialite, an active
politician “Vice President of Mahila Congress, Mumbai” and Advisory Panel Member
of Film Censor Board and Mumbai Police
gurpreetcongress@gmail.com || + 91 9920296868

16 • B E - May 2016
UTKARSHA NAIK
Utkarsha is an occupational therapist
and had started her carrier with serving in
Cooper hospital n also by doing my pvt
practice. But I always had another lifeline
called acting which was a hobby to begin
with but eventually turned into a profession.
I started off with marathi theatre doing a
play called Purush in which I was critically
acclaimed n then there was no looking back
I have done plays on marathi, gujrati n
hindi theatre. N also hundreds of TV shows.
My recent shows on air are bhagyavidhata
on colors. Iss pyar kobkya naam doon on
star plus n Meri ashiqi tum se hi on colors.
These shows have also bagged me few
awardsalongwithloadsofpopularity. Apart
from this I have been pursuing my passion
n that is to help out our stray animals in
every possible way. I am also coming up
with an Ngo for the cause.Thats about me.
Looking forwrd to meeting up all the lovely
ladies on 8th may.
Television & Film Celebrity
utnaik18@gmail.com || + 91 9821162138

17 • B E - May 2016
India based celebrity hairstylist from Mumbai, also known for her
contribution to the field of fashion, writing, photography,
entertainment and reality television.
SAPNA BHAVNANI
Notoriously spanning the spectrum of
media, hair, fashion, writing, photography,
music, entertainment and reality television,
Sapna Bhavnani is a public voice and
personality to reckon with. As a pioneer
entrepreneur, she founded the funky
celebrity hair salon mad-o-wot 12 years ago
in Bombay. Through her versatile avatars
such as the outspoken appearance on reality
TV show Bigg Boss, writing a bitingly
intimate weekly column for Mumbai Mirror
and Mid Day, authoring a self-help book for
teenage girls "style o wot" to launching the
avant-garde clothing line SoFake, Sapna has
naturally assumed poster-child status as a
powerful female figure. She traverses
mainstream success with just as much ease
as she skirts the underground youth art &
culture movement. Ageless, fearless and
forevermetamorphosisinginherendeavors,
Sapna has recently begun giving her
celebrity-hood the voice of an activist-- she
produced One Billion Rising at Carter Road
(2013), acted in award-winning play
Nirbhaya, was one of the 8 women
documented in "Scattered Windows,
Connected Doors" which has won the
audience choice award at the Mumbai
Women's International film festival and
won the best documentary at the Vancouver
international Asian film festival, and
directed political music videos for Anna
Hazare's "Ambar Tak" sung by Kailash
Kher. She recently adopted an entire village
called "Palegaon" in Maharashtra and set up
a kindergarten for the kids as well as a
woman's center by raising funds online. She
also set up a woman's center in the village of
"Jawahar." She is a spokesperson for PETA,
Fight Back and Operation Black Dot. She is
also the Co-Founder of Stop Acid Attacks
(2013) (which won "CNN IBN Indian of
the Year" award (2013) and NDTV Indian
of the Year Award (2014) amongst many
others.) In November 2015, Sapna won
“The Digital Woman’s Award” for “Social
Impact” and was one of the 8 woman
entrepreneurs chosen to meet the Prime
Minister Mr. Modi at the launch of his
initiative #StartUpIndia in Delhi. Inspired
by the initiative she returned back to
Mumbai and started Pathshala ‘school of
life’, literally, where less privileged (for the
lack of a better word) women are
empowered to harness a new skill. Teaming
up with AAWC (Apne Aap Women’s
Collective); an NGO that is an anti-
trafficking organization that serves the
women and children of Kamathipura, the
red light area of Mumbai that is also one of
the largest and oldest red light areas in Asia;
for the first batch, she recruited 5 ex-sex
workers to train as professional Hair
Stylists. Sapna rented a small space in
Bandra and once again got funded by one
post on FaceBook. The hairstyling
community reached out and in no time, she
managed to create the best academy to date
in India. Just this month Sapna was awarded
the “IBelieve” award by Savvy Magazine for
her with Pathshala. The rest, like they say, is
herstory.
Actor, spoken word artist, writer,
director, producer- Sapna embodies it all as
a visionary and change-maker. No matter
how many times she evicts herself, the
public always votes her back in!
sapnabhavnani@yahoo.com || + 91 9820023049

18 • B E - May 2016
REKHA CHAUDHARI
There is only one word to describe Rekha Chaudhari - Inspiring. Born and brought up
in rural India- Nandurbar a small town in Dhule district. Here is where she honed her
knowledge and skills in the salon, Spa & wellness industry. From establishing a salon to first
independent business venture at the age of 20 to her advent to Mumbai in the year 2000.
The Global Wellness Day celebration
objective its to touch the heart and minds of
250 million people across the world and
encourage them to live Healthy and
Wellness lifestyle. Global Wellness Day is a
social platform that creates awareness in the
entire world about the importance of living
well. It encompasses everything from
exercise, healthy living, spiritual teachings
and ways of thinking along with the
harmony of mind, body and spirit. It is a
step that ignites the flame of happiness on
this earth. This is a social movement
without any commercial purpose. Global
Wellness Day's vision is to touch as many as
250 millions of heart and mind of the
people all around the world. For 2016, the
day falls on 11th of June. This social wellness
platform initiated by Mrs. Belgin Aksoy and
over the world was carried by great and
well known personalities all around the
world of wellness industry who are lifestyle
oriented entrepreneurs and are wellness
tourism professionals. So far this
organization has received more than 85
countries with 85 ambassador over 5,000
properties .All these leaders in their
respective countries are responsible for
Global Wellness Ambassador (India)
developing and creating health awareness
along with government officials, media
partners and Tourism Ministry, Health
ministry, Higher Education Ministry and
wellness ministry for living well.
GWD is celebrated across the world on
the second Saturday of June every year and
this year it falls on 11th of June 2016. Mrs
Rekha Chaudhari as a Global Wellness
Ambassador for India by Global wellness
day organization. With the support of
wellness industry, wellness expert Ms
Rekha Chaudhari, we will be celebrating
GWD for the first time in India.
The main aims of the day are:
•• To recognize the value of our lives
•• To pause and think, even if for just
one day of the year
•• To be free from the stress of everyday
city life and bad habits
•• To make peace with ourselves
•• To raise awareness about living well
and increase motivation, not just for
today, but for the remaining 364
days of the year
.
A GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY
ONE DAY CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.....
chaudhari.rekha@gmail.com || + 91 9820897485

19 • B E - May 2016
The intent of the Global Wellness Day is
to promote an appreciation to exercise, eat
healthy, be well, be socially happy, spend
time with family and friends and be
environmentally conscious. Wellness is not
about fitness of the body alone but also
mind and soul. Wellness starts at us and we
can inspire others to follow and thus spread
the message. India has had a long history of
being well and healthy. From our cultural
traditions, our food and our interactions
with family and nature, we have health and
wellness imbibed in us.
Thousands of wellness activities will be
organized, free of charge, by day spas and
salons, hotel spas, fitness clubs, yoga/Pilates
studios, ballet companies and dance schools,
town halls, even golf clubs. Important is
many ministry from different country has
been taking this day seriously to support .
Millions of people will be given the
opportunity to try new fun and healthy
activities, experience new sensations as
bodies are pleasantly invited to breathe
consciously, stretch to one’s heart content,
walk the talk, hike to discover new horizons,
pack a scrumptious snack on a bike tour,
run for miles with a smile, dance to the
rhythm of life and swing away!
On Global Wellness Day, Golf courses
across the U.S., France, Cyprus, and Canada
will offer the chance to experience golf as an
exhilarating wellness activity, a one-of-a-
kind Wellness Golf Tournament in
celebrationofGlobalWellnessDay.Whether
you are a seasoned golfer, or an avid
beginner, the Sedona Golf Resort has
planned 9-holes of fitness and wellness
activities to exercise your body and mind, in
partnership with the Sedona Athletic Club
at the Hilton Hotel. The practice range will
be open to the public and free of charge, to
help motivate people to start swinging into
wellness and attract new energy to the game
said by Mia Mackman, Founder / President
of the Arizona Spa & Wellness Association
and one the GWD Ambassadors of America
she could convinced Jeremy Hayman, GM
of Sedona Golf Resort to join the worldwide
celebration, that will start at sunrise in New
Zealand until sunset in Hawaii, covering all
time zones. “Golf is wonderful way to be out
in nature and it has incredible and vast
wellness benefits. The unique experience of
golfing in Sedona with awe-inspiring views
creates an everlasting impression. Honoring
Global Wellness Day with creative ingenuity
and launching the first Integrative Fitness &
Wellness Golf Tournament of its kind marks
a fun experience for the whole family.
•• Many activities plan out in India by
Five start hotels like TAJ HOTELS ,
OBEROI HOTEL , HAYAT , ITC ,
Pullman hotels, Hilton and many
SPA OWNERS,SALON ONWERS ,
GYMS , DANCE ACADMY ,
SHCOOLS , FITENESS CENTERS,
Six Senses Spa at Jaypee Greens Golf
and Spa Resort ,Spaloon (Salon with
spa servies),, Organisations like
Beauty and wellness sector skill
concile has accepted and excited to
celebrate 11th June as a part of
wellness industry it can be a special
rejuvenating experience will offer to
their clients on this special day .
These passionate professionals are
truly making a difference in the way
people perceive GWD as a dedicated
day. , sport & lifestyle, to fully enjoy
“W.O.W“moments, in the sense of
“Wonders of Wellness”.
OFFICIALLY TO BE DECALER BY
Maharashtra Tourism ministry, Minister of
Rural Development &Women and Child
Welfare, Ministry of Energy, Cabinet
Minister for Water Resources has said YES
to this day.
Tourism Organization is delighted to
support GWD in India ,as Wellness is
already deeply rooted in the DNA of the
country with all year round generous sun,
relaxing and healthy Ayurveda culture
which is nature to explore & a rich culture
of hospitality dating from thousands of
years with a tradition of healing body , mind
and Soul.“We are excited to participate in
Global Wellness Day 2016,” said by
Maharashtra Tourism Minster.
As government of Maharashtra from
Woman and child well-fair Hon. Minster
Pankaja Munde said to 'India's Wellness
Ambassador Rekha Chaudhari “Promoting
healthy lifestyles for our employees, and
woman all over MAharstra is extremely
important and aligns well with this
initiative.”
Few organization is ready to take rally
cry of “Wellness for everyone”
Robert Redford in «The Legend of
bagger Vance» unveiled the fact that every
stroke is about finding a way for a perfect
shot to express itself. Selecting the
appropriate club to cover the distance,
adjusting to the terrain with the right
posture, getting a firm grip, letting go of
unnecessary tensions in the body & jaw,
softening the knees. Breathing long and slow
as the body pivots, raising the club. Feeling
that sweet moment when time stands still
allowing for the movement to invert, with
the swing of the pendulum, coming back
square on the ball, following through and
facing towards the flag, with one’s heart fully
open.Usually, the confirmation of an
effortless & perfect shot comes with the
clear sound that the ball makes as it soars
through the air. That moment is worth all
the hours on the driving range & the putting
green. In the vein of “Wellness for Everyone”,
that moment is accessible to all, if only you
set yourself in motion to explore how your
body works & how you can find your swing
both on the course, and in life.It is a
relentless invitation to find one’s pace
through life, one’s swing, clearing one’s mind
from its chatter, energizing the body with
enhanced flexibility & muscle tone, while
strengthening & pacifying one’s heart, with
reduced stress and anxiety.
With health being the true wealth, what
if, on June 11 2016, Global Wellness Day
helped you realize that trying out golf
,dance, walk ,gym etc for the first time, or
dusting off your old set of clubs or gym
equipment , could help you close the best
deal of your life: balancing vitality & serenity
as you Grow your Wellness Daily.
1. Run in an outdoor race/event or
attend a fitness class at their gym (min
of 1 hours in length) on June 11th;
2. Walk 9-holes at any golf course on
June 11th ;
3. Reach 15,000 steps on a personal
fitness device on June 11th.
4. Spa and beauty salon has come
forward to celebrate this special day
in there salon by offering
Below are outlined some activities that
Maharashtra Tourism can encourage to
arrange within its department and public
around Maharashtra, and below activities
plan out by some government and private
organizations....
a. Wellness Day Yoga Session
On the morning of June 11th, organize
a Yoga session for 30 minutes to 60 minutes.

20 • B E - May 2016
Advertise the session at the resort’s main
office for at least 2 weeks before June 11th
(from May 29th at least) to ensure maximum
participation. Offer the session free of
charge and ensure that the trainer covers at
least 3-4 Aasans
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Day: June 11th
Advertise from: May 29th
Recommended Charge: Free
Recommended Time: Morning, 8 AM
to 9 AM
b. Wellness Day Meditation Session
On the evening of June 11th, organize
Meditation session for 30 minutes to 60
minutes. Advertise the session at the resort’s
main office for at least 2 weeks before June
11th (from May 29th at least) to ensure
maximum participation. Offer the session
free of charge
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Day: June 11th
Recommended Time: Evening, 6 PM to
7 PM
c. Wellness Day Health Camp
Arrange for local doctors to offer
consultation for mind and body and the
importance of staying healthy. Also have
local nutritionists give a lecture on the
benefits of eating healthy foods and the
choices that exist in the market to enable
healthy eating. Have the doctors and
nutritionist offer this advice free of charge
and advertise the camp at least 2 weeks
before the event so that there is optimal
participation
Duration: 1-2 hours
Day: June 11th
Recommended Time: Early Evening, 4
PM to 6 PM
d. Wellness Day Health Camp
Arrange for local doctors to offer
consultation for mind and body and the
importance of staying healthy. Also have
local nutritionists give a lecture on the
benefits of eating healthy foods and the
choices that exist in the market to enable
healthy eating. Have the doctors and
nutritionist offer this advice free of charge
and advertise the camp at least 2 weeks
before the event so that there is optimal
participation
Duration: 1-2 hours
Day: June 11th
Recommended Time: Early Evening, 4
PM to 6
e. Wellness Day Menu
Offer a few items on the menu for
breakfast, lunch and dinner that are healthy
alternatives. Recommended items include
fruits, fresh vegetables and grains. Some
examples are,
Breakfast:
i. Oats Pancakes
ii. Fruit Salad
iii. Egg White Burji
iv. Watermelon Juice
v. Jowar uttapam
Lunch:
i. Salad
ii. Sol kadi
iii. Parwal subzi
iv. Destarched rice
v. Chapati (with less oil)
vi. Curd
Dinner:
i. Dal
ii. Sprouts subzi
iii. Dal chutney
iv. Bhakri
Ensure that these items are made with
minimal oil, salt and sugar. Also offer green
tea after every meal
f. Wellness Day Plantation Drive
Arrange for an activity to plant trees by
workers of MTDC. About 20-30 trees per
resort can be planted. Trees that are local to
the area and are symbiotic in their
relationship to other existing trees are
recommended.
g. Wellness Day Spiritual activities:
A class or workshop on breathing
(pranayama),
Wellness Day Cultural Activities:
Encourage celebration of cultural dances,
songs,
theme, creative wellness ,its just not
about beautiful dancing but its about
benefits against Parkinson, Alzheimer.
h. Wellness At Retirement Home:
Highlighting wellness activities with senior
residents by bringing in happiness in their
lives even if its just for One day.
AROUND THE WORLD
ORGANISTIONS ACTVITIS ON 11TH
JUNE 2016 –
•• The Hungarian Breast Cancer
Foundation (http://mellrakforum.
hu/) will have a awareness raising
walk (in a public park) to which
women with cancer as well as
women who would like to know
more about will participate.
•• Every day Growing support of
Mayors from France, US and many
more countries.
•• Wellness in Schools : raising
Generation W (the Wellness
Generation): BRAZIL & UK are
striving in this direction...
•• Farm to Fork: from processed food
to wellness nourishment: CANADA
& FRANCE have some stories to
tell...
•• Dance & Creative Wellness actives
global health epidemics, which call
out for innovation and quantum
leaps, an international Forum of
dance for health has started took
place in Amsterdam on March 23,
2016. It partners with major
professional ballet companies (The
Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet,
Berlin Staats Ballett, The Royal
Academy of Dance, English National
Ballet, Sadler’s Wells London) and
individual teaching artists who are
working with innovative programs
in Dance for Alzheimer,
Dance for Parkinson’s, Dance for
Multiple Schlerosis. Initiated by dance &
wellness specialists Clare Guss-West &
Andrew Peter Greenwood it will be hosted
by the National Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam
and the ‘Dance for Health Foundation’.

21 • B E - May 2016
CEO - HeyDidi!
Revathi is a social Entrepreneur who became the first ever woman
to provide a platform for women to take up driving as a profession
REVATHI ROY
Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
of women was always the key objective of
her life. Hence, she converted her passion of
driving into a successful business and
became the 1st ever woman to start a ALL
WOMEN TAXI SERVICE FOR WOMEN
AND BY WOMEN way back in the year
2007. This became a global concept and she
was recognised world wide for this unique
concept. She was bestowed with multiple
awards, some of them being-
Entrepreneur of the Year by the
Bombay Management Association 2007-
2008
Lions Favourite Social Entrepreneur
The National Bravery Award
AMODINI -2010 by Godfrey Philips
Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management
Women of Excellence Award 2014
The Uunch Mazha Zikha Ramabai
Ranade Puraskar 2013 awarded to Revathi
Roy by ZEE MARATHI
Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Airport
in appreciation of the sterling contribution
to women’s empowerment
Veerangana Award for wome’ns issues
She has been nominated as a speaker
multiple times by the American Consulate
and the Hilary Clinton Foundation for the
Hilary Clinton Summit at Washington,
Dhaka, Delhi and the Cherie Blair
Foundation to speak on their panels and
represent India on womens issues.
Revathi is a speaker in most Business
Schools and speaks on subjects ranging
from Empowerment of women to
Entrepreneurship.
A short 30 minute film has been made
on Revathi called RAGS TO RICHES which
has been anchored by Anurag Kashyap and
was relayed several times on Sahara TV.
At present she has just floated a
company called ZAFFIRO LEARNING
where women are trained to ride 2 wheelers
and are then self employed on the
HEYDIDI platform, which is instant parcel
delivery service done by women and girls
only.
Making women think laterally and
independently is the mission of her life.
revathi@heydidi.in || + 91 9920374615

22 • B E - May 2016
JALPA H VITHALANI
A talented Artist herself, she easily recognizes talent and has created a unique platform
for talent at Cosmic Heart. She has done over fifty phenomenal events, exhibitions and
workshops connected to promotion and exchange art, sound and culture in a span of three
years. This has involved working with reknown international artists and and launching
incredible art by so many new artists. Jalpa is passionate about touching the innate sense of
creativity in every person. Every show she curates & workshop at the gallery has a deep
underlying message & purpose. What is unique is that the art is not just exquisite, but
affordable by a wide range of people. Her work and persona has connected people from
diverse backgrounds and with art and music one requires no language. She has been
spreading the frequencies of love & peace through her work. She has even had shows
internationally in New York & Chicago.
Her latest show -'World without Borders' which showcases a unique collection of
calligraphy; is in collaboration with the Culture House of Iran. This is the only and first
gallery that was invited to display this Persian art at the revered Haji Ali shrine for the
centenary celebrations of the Trust; and she was instrumental to put up a unique Qawwali
performance by the world renown group Fanna-Fi-Allah from California. These are the
only white Qawwals in the world & sing from the soul. Just to give you an idea of the unique
blend and oneness in the work. So she is a cultural ambassador of many sorts. This artwork
is blessed and now adorns the gallery walls to reach peoples homes.
Cosmic Heart recently catered to a enthusiastic audience of 2000 students at the
Festival of Peace at Wilson College with students from many colleges & all backgrounds.
In a nutshell, the work and message of this young lady & Cosmic Heart is far beyond
the physical space and dimensions.
founder & Creative Head of Cosmic Heart Gallery
jalpavithalani@gmail.com || + 91 9821097993
Left to Right: Lighting of the lamp - Mr Mahdi Zare - Director Culture House of
IRAN, Artist Kaveh Afraie, Actress Gracy Singh and Jalpa Vithalani - Creative Head
and Director Cosmic Heart Gallery
Toral Vithalani, Managing Director,
JTB Travels Pvt. Ltd., Artist Kaveh Afraie
& Jalpa H Vithalani, Creative Head,
Cosmic Heart Gallery

23 • B E - May 2016
as precious artistic works because of their
graceful and delicate calligraphy.
Calligraphy is defined as the art of
beautiful writing adhering to aesthetics and
grace. Not only does it have great aesthetic
value, but also powerful energy signatures
and frequency that it translates into homes,
as each writing carries erudite sayings,
prayers periodicals and deeds.
‘Mo’alla’ is the latest achievement in the
art of calligraphy in Iranian society, after
‘Shekasteh Nas'taliq’ writing was invented
about 150 years ago. Mo’alla (The Exalted)
Calligraphy has been innovated by Hamid
Ajami whom the Artist acknowledges as his
master or teacher. Mo’alla calligraphy is
based on the calligrapher’s own subjective
and imaginative interpretation of various
traditional calligraphic styles, resulting in
the emerging of a new visual style.
Thisuniquecollectionhasbeenadorned
with Tazhib (gilding) - an Arabic word which
has been derived from “zahab” meaning
“gold”. Gilding involves drawing beautiful
patterns. At the beginning, golden color was
used in this art and this is why they called it
“tazhib” (gilding). Over a period of time,
other colors like azure, blue, green, vermilion
and turquoise have also been used along
with gold.
Kaveh Afraie is a talented Calligrapher,
Photographer & Graphic Designer. He has
trained under the adept hands of Master
Hamid Ajami (who is The Innovator of
MOALLA Calligraphy) for a decade & won
several awards. He has an innate love for
India and has travelled extensively within
our country.
The masterpiece of the Artist in this
collection is the BIRD OF BISMILLAH.
Kaveh Afraei had a dream & was shown a lot
of words which culminated into what
seemed like the form of a bird. The Master
communicated in this sacred space - ‘You do
not create these things, but they appear’. That
is what happened. All words scrambled
together and suddenly a special shape of a
bird appeared explicitly and clearly. The
artist could then perceive the Master’s words.
What resulted is this unique, exquisite
artwork - ‘Bird of Bismillah’ which has a total
of 2000 letters of the name of God woven
together ornately.
The artist expresses, ”I would like to say
We Are ONE. I think this is the Art of Artist,
who wins the hearts of the audience with his
works. One powerful energy has created the
world, It is not important for me what is the
name of that God. All calligraphy is soul art.
There are many people from all backgrounds
who will come to see this special exhibition.
It is the art of Arts, it requires no translation
- you can translate this with your own self.
Praising the Lord in any ornate form and in
any language is beautiful and does not need
an interpreter.”
“Our mutual vision is to spread love
and beauty through art. We truly dissolve all
borders when we express ourselves through
this wonderful medium of art,” says Jalpa H
Vithalani, Creative Head & Director, Cosmic
Heart Gallery, who has curated this show.
WORLD WITHOUT BORDERS
Mo'alla Calligraphy from Persia by Artist Kaveh Afraie
Cosmic Heart Gallery is an art space
with a difference which offers an exquisite
collection of art that will touch your soul.
They are committed to bringing beautiful
gifts from the world of sound and art into
peoples’ lives, to enable them connect to the
Divine. In the latest exhibition, Cosmic
Heart Gallery has put together an exquisite
collection of ‘MO’ALLA (The Exalted)
CALLIGRAPHY’, all the way from Iran, by
world renowned Artist Kaveh Afraie in
collaboration with the Culture House of
I.R. of Iran, Mumbai. This show was
inaugurated by Masood Khaleghi, Consul
General of Iran, Bollywood Actress, Gracy
Singh and Media Personality, Dolly
Thakore.
“We are happy to support these creative
endeavors and this is our third exhibition
with Cosmic Heart Gallery,” says Mr. Mahdi
Zare, Director, Culture House of the I.R. of
IRAN, Mumbai.
The art of calligraphy is one of the
reputable and famous arts in Iran. The
importance of the art of calligraphy among
Iranian arts is such that some arts seem to
be incomplete, without decorative
calligraphy to enrich & beautify them. Most
of the handwritten books of Iran specially
the Holy Quran and collections of poems
such as Shahnameh, Hafez, Golestan,
Boostan and Khayam have been recognized

24 • B E - May 2016
TORAL H VITHALANI
Executive Director
JTB TRAVELS PVT LTD
JTB Travels Pvt Ltd, the Global Group’s Travel Division,
was established in 1991. Headquartered at Mumbai, JTB has
a network of 12 offices pan-India. Toral H Vithalani,
Executive Director, started taking keen interest in the
company in 1998 and has ever since steered the organization
to establishing JTB as a brand to be reckoned with, with
both our customers and partners. Toral has been a keen
traveler since childhood and having experienced a different
spark and quality of travel when freely exploring the streets
of cities all over the world, she geared JTB into specializing
in customized travel.
In January 2016, JTB completed 25 years of excellence
in servicing ‘Personalized Tours' for, Outbound, Inbound &
Domestic holidays, catering to individuals, family & cultural
groups, corporate houses, conferences & incentives.
To reach our travel options and skills to our clients, we
produce an exclusive annual leisure tours brochure. This
brochure features passionately created itineraries,
highlighting unique travel experiences that each destination
on the globe offers. Our brochure is supported by an
extensive website www.jtbtours.com, on which we feature
quality tours, offering responsible tourism to worldwide
destinations. Our range of tours is created by certified
specialists with years of experience and after in-depth
destination research. These include: self-drive holidays,
honeymoon specials, wine tours, safari holidays, luxury
escapes, cruising and special ‘hot-deals’, among others.
JTB is constantly exploring new avenues to further
promote tourism and offer new travel concepts and
destinations to clients. In addition to these suggested tours,
we do believe travel and travel experiences are very personal,
and our team of expert Travel Consultants is trained to offer
bespoke holidays to suit individual preferences.
Togetherness Holidays – our theme:
As we live in a world with boundaries, each one of us is
always looking to build connections wherever we travel -
with people, places, nature, culture, food, experiences…
Toral herself has been a keen traveler, journeying both – the
inner and outer worlds. With her heart ruled by a spiritual
outlook to life and existence as a whole, her wish is for there
to eventually be no tourist, and not even a traveler, but for
each client on a JTB tour, to feel the connectedness and to
experience a sense of home wherever they are.
Oh Traveller!
As you journey the globe, this magnificent Earth,
Roles, labels and routines disappear, a new you births!
Your essence emerges when met by the unfamiliar,
Dissolving control and compulsions, sparking the magic of your Soul!
Every road you traverse is a journey within,
Arriving at a new land, an unexplored terrain of your being.
Discovering new cultures, trusting new people,
Re-awakening faith in humanity and rebuilding divine human temples!
When time is limited, you feel inspired to explore,
Beauty, magnificence and the different rhythms of folklore!
When you possess on a trip, only that which you need,
Travelling light with just essentials, your spirit roams free!
Oh Traveller! Holiday the globe, with 'everywhere' as your destination,
Blend into the flavor of the land wherever you station.
As you make these connections, distances and boundaries dissolve,
As you experience the Togetherness, everywhere a feeling of Home evolves.
Experience Togetherness Holidays with JTB!
For holiday options and your personal copy of our 2016 brochure,
contact us!
email: holidays@jtbtours.com  Tel: 022-66202800
website: www.jtbtours.com
toral@jtbtours.com || + 91 9820065255

25 • B E - May 2016
Dr Zinal, a Paediatrician, Neonatologist, Lactation consultant and
a mother to 2 beautiful daughters. Being focused to be a doctor
from age of 9 years belonging to conservative Gujarati family
found her way to top Pune university and got gold medal in
Mumbai university .
DR ZINAL
She is very passionate about babies.
She become a mother during her final year
exams and realised the lack of education in
medical field who don't help doctors to be
compassionate about mothers and
understand their good and bad experiences
during their journey of motherhood.
She went on to educate and train
herself to certify as an lactation consultant
when she realised there were none in India
and more than 40,000 in the US.
Hey mommies!!! A tiny angel has been sent to
you from above to fill all your hearts with love and
happiness.
      Nursing your baby is the best thing you can
do to enforce a strong bond between you and your
baby from the very start and give your baby the best
foundation ti get best of health immunity make
them more intelligent. During pregnancy a women
undergoes a lot of physical and mental changes to be
able to breastfeed. The breasts begin to grow and
nipple and areaola darken.
Best preparation is preparation of mind...to be
motivated and preparation of mind that your milk is
best for your baby and thatbyou can do it. Set
breastfeeding goals for yourself to do exclusive
breastfeeding for atleast 6 completed momths and
continue bresfeeding till 2 years of age.
Depending on your personal proffessional
commitments, set your priorities right to be able to
exclusively breastfeed for 6 months. Start initiation
of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth wherein the
baby is active and latches on easily and gets
colostrum ; which is essentially the first vaccination
for your baby which makes baby strong and
immune. First few days begin proactive and frequent
feeding. Then follow on demand unrestricted
She is associated with WHO and
UNICEF and breast feeding promotion
network of India and embarking a mark to
change the under 5 death rate of children
in India and creating awareness about
breastfeeding in our entire country.
She is proud to help mothers make
their journey of motherhood memorable
and joyful. She has helped over 5000
mothers.
She has awarded as the best upcoming
paediatrician and lactation consultant by
the governor of Maharashtra.
"Getting ready to breastfeed."
feeding. Let down of milk happens around day 3 to
day 5. So be patient keep feeding and dont worry
about your output.

The early days of motherhood can be tiring
and frustating but yet rewarding. So Enjoy this
rollacoaster ride of motherhood where at times you
wont get time to look into the mirror or even sleep.

Set your priorities right. Adjust your work
leaves arrange for help for household chores. Do
good reading. Be in positive zone .

Early weeks are full of learning and
development. For best intellectual and emotional
security give lot of SKIN to SKIN contact. Sucking
is the most prevalent reflex for newborns which gets
satisfied with breast feeding. During breastfeeding
position urself right, Understand your babys sign
language getting the mechanics of latch. Comforting
your baby and understanding how much baby needs
comes with time...so dont expect to win the
marathon on day 1....Try to observe other mothers
in your pregnancy. Practise to hold babies. Take a
session from your lactation consultant or
obstetrician . You are in driving seat for your baby.
Be confident stay calm and be happy.
So enjoy your motherhood!!! Happy
breastfeeding for happy mothers on Mothers day!
drzinal5@gmail.com || + 91 9820387176

26 • B E - May 2016
RITU GORAI
A No-Nonsense and Complete Mom-
Sense Networking Group, JAMM’s or
Journey About Mast Moms connects over
10000 mothers from Mumbai, Thane and
Navi Mumbai via Whatsapp groups and a
secret Facebook Group.
This exclusive ‘Support Group’ for
Mumbai & New Mumbai based Moms for
networking has been created to encourage
mothers to communicate + connect without
any prejudices. It is an interactive group for
moms since April 2014.
Why the need for support groups?
Once you enter the world of
parenthood there’s no going back… You
have chosen to bring in a new life into this
world, and now this little life is your entire
world. All your decisions, thoughts and
hopes revolve around this bundle of joy.
Best laid plans in terms of career,
physical and mental health all take a back
seat, and rightly so. After all you’ve chosen
the toughest task in the world, to create a
miracle from scratch.
But once the little baby is pushed out
into the world, is independent and able to
follow a routine set by you, it’s time to get
back!
JAMM’s is about providing that push
that all moms need at this stage in life.
•• Activate that dormant career graph
in the corporate world, education,
business or be a full time mom,
which is probably the most
challenging profile as your home
and work environment never
change.
•• Guide your child well by making
informed choices in life, whether for
parenting skills, speech, art and
creativity, bonding, cooking,
nutrition and health, financial
planning, you name it!
JAMM’s will back you up and provide
the all-important emotional fortress that
you require to strengthen the foundation
for your family.
How it works?
The core team of JAMM’s, a group of
14 enthusiastic and dynamic moms
themselves, manage over 10000 ‘Jammies’
in WhatsApp groups in a secret Facebook
group.
The WhatsApp groups are categorized
and one joins the group that suits as per the
child’s age (in case you have more than one,
the elder child’s age is considered for this).
The group also gathers professional
moms from various fields.
There are separate groups pertaining
to Doctors, Artists & Designers, Lawyers,
Human Resources, Bloggers & Trainers,
‘Mompreneurs’ that deal in children
products/services/events, Counsellors,
Jewelry and Retail & Mom Chefs.
There are groups for Single-Moms,
Moms to be, Grandmoms (Grand JAMM’s),
Mom’s that have kids with special
challenges, mom's of twins/triplex, a Book
CCO - chief connecting officer of JAMM's. Journey About Mast
Moms is a no-nonsense & complete Momsense award winning
support group for networking amongst Mumbai, Thane & Navi
Mumbai based mothers. JAMM's connects plus communicates with
Moms online & meet offline as well.
jammsnetwork@gmail.com || + 91 9930203454

27 • B E - May 2016
Club, a Movie Club, a Pet’s Club and so on.
There are separate groups dedicated to
Moms from Thane & Navi Mumbai also…
What’s Special about JAMM’s?
Team JAMMS have further organized
the week based on themes. They even invite
experts, preferably moms too, to answer
online queries on specific days with respect
to specific themes. The JAMM’s weekly
calendar is as follows:
•• Make-up Shake-up Monday: make-
up, fitness, lifestyle or wellness tips
•• Tadka Tuesday: quick and easy
recipes & cooking tips
•• WedSEXday Wisdom: sex & gender
education awareness
•• Guruwaar Gyaan: motivational tips/
e-links & beliefs shared by our in-
house counsellor
•• Full-on Friday: personal
recommendation of events/services/
products/must-do’s by Ritu Maa
(Chief Admin)
•• Sexy Saturday: fun mind game/quiz/
puzzle
•• Silent Sunday: no interaction day
ensuring quality time for self / family
/ friends
There are certain protocols set by
JAMM’s within the WhatsApp groups for
business promotions too, such as:
•• Chai par Charcha : we share
personal & work profile + contact
details along with a collage of
products in all our WhatsApp groups
& FB page
•• Luckydraw Referrals contest:
mompreneurs can sponsor an
exciting gift/service that has to be
delivered to the winner. Jammies
refer other enterprising Moms to join
us & are eligible to participate for a
prize of around Rs 1500/-
•• Self-promotion once a week in our
secret Facebook group (choose your
day & be regular)
•• Offer complimentary product/
service to JAMM’s team so that we
can share honest review in our
network
JAMM’s is also the parenting partner of
the Self-Defense workshops initiative in
Mumbai headed by Akshay Kumar & Aditya
Thakrey.
Group Etiquette
JAMM’s follows strict etiquette of
group networking. These have been
designed for better efficiency and
functionality of the groups.
•• Forwards / jokes / images / videos /
self-promotion for businesses are an
absolute NO-NO.
•• To respect privacy and appreciate
families and their individuality,
interaction on these groups are
maintained within a 12 hour time
frame for 6 days a week, 10am-10pm
(Monday-Saturday).
With over 250 members per group on
WhatsApp, it is imperative for JAMM’s to
have this practical approach and time
adherence in place.
Why be a Jammie
JAMMs is all about sharing best
practices and initiating a thought process
that allows moms to think beyond ‘just
being a mother’.
Be it DIY tips, kid friendly venues,
health queries, career tips, school feedback,
fun family events, one stop shops, vacation
hotspots, recipes, maid issues & much much
more... Discussions, questions,
recommendations, views and opinions
expressed are personal and are not promoted
or endorsed by JAMM’s at any point.
The moms of JAMM’s make it a point to
be connected online as well as offline.
Complimentary workshops on
Parenting Skills, Cooking, Sex Education,
Cyber-Crime, Finance, Food Safety, Health
& Nutrition, Make-up, Lingerie awareness,
Handwriting Improvement, Football,
Colours & Phonics, Eco-friendly Ganesha
idols, Pranic Healing, Halloween, Belly
dancing, Baby Wearing have been highly
appreciated.Theseworkshopsaresometimes
with a follow up pot-luck lunch.
We strongly believe that being a mother
isn’t just about sacrifice and selflessness. It’s
about connecting with the inner beauty of
being a woman, the nurturing, protecting
and ever growing mind.
JAMM’s connects on a multi-layered
emotional and practical system best known
to women. It is an evolving and
revolutionizing group that has its
fundamentals in place and knows that when
a woman says that she’ll ‘take care of it all’,
she will!
Benchmarks are celebrated with Social
Initiatives
JAMM’s has been in existence for over
a year and on their very first anniversary in
April 2015, they celebrated by organizing
‘Happy New Hair’, an initiative where funds
were collected by them for over 365 haircuts
given to underprivileged children as part of
a hygiene drive. This got JAMM’s printed
into the daily and they received many
accolades for the same. They were
highlighted in various media releases for the
collection drive for the Nepal tragedy
victims as well.
JAMM’s ‘i – light’ initiative had donated
around 550 white canes, eye check-ups &
dark glasses to the visually impaired during
first week of November 2015 (Diwali).
The new social venture which is
underway right now is ‘STEP UP’ where
JAMM’s has pledged to donate 730 pairs of
footwear to rural children, thus marking 730
days (i.e. 2 years of Jamming!)
Felicitations
JAMM’s has been felicitated by
‘Entrepreneur Excel’ for women
empowerment in Dec 2015 & has also been
nominated for the prestigious international
‘Manthan’ award for digital empowerment &
not misusing technology.
http://manthanaward.org/
Do connect with us – we’d love to
have you on board.
Know us better:
JAMM's social media links
•• FACEBOOK page:
http://on.fb.me/1kUYKND
•• TWITTER handle:
https://twitter.com/jammsnetwork
•• INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/
jammsnetwork/
•• WEBSITE:
http://www.jammsnetwork.wix.
com/jamms1

28 • B E - May 2016
A HOLIDAY - TO JUST BE !
H
ave you been on a vacation ?
Of course, you have. What a
silly question. So tell me-
where did you go for your
vacation? A new city ? To the country side
? Or to a different continent altogether?
Vacations are exciting. New places to see,
new people to meet. And lots o things to
do that we are not able to do in the
humdrum of our daily life. We too have
had the such trips where we packed in
loads of exciting activities . We have had a
lot of fun on those trips and ironically a lot
of stress too . The stress of having to DO so
many things within a limited number of
vacation days. The stress of stretching the
dollar to fit in as many collectibles (
including memories ) as possible . The
stress of having to show back home what a
happening, worthwhile trip it was and to
be able to tell others about the things we
saw and DID. In short a very tangible trip.
Everything about the trip was outwardly .
It was all about DOING things when on a
holiday.
Don’t get me wrong , am not against
these trips . But just sometimes it feels nice
to take a real break from it all . Something
like taking a journey inwards. So this
vacation, we decided to take a trip that was
different . A holiday to connect with
ourselves and get closer to our loved ones
without DOING anything. We wanted this
trip to be about Just BEING in the here and
now. Something that would bring us inner
joy , peace and happiness. Not stress and
anxiety. We thought why not take a holiday
which could be for us a real break from the
regular frantic pace of making a living and
have some time for ourselves to have a
chance to living our life ?
So here I was sitting in the restaurant
of this countryside resort , for an early
morning breakfast while my girls were still
in their cozy beds. Sipping my cuppa tea , I
noticed how rushed everyone was to have
their plates filled in with food. How eager
they were to finish their breakfast. How
frantically they planned the outing for the
day , though I dare say , there wasn’t
anything much to go sight seeing in this
small countryside. I observed the frenzy of
activities with great amusement as this
group of holiday makers tried to make the
most of this holiday by DOING everything
they thought they were supposed to DO on
a holiday . And I wondered , wasn’t life back
home in the city too , full of DOING things
that needed to be done?
The resort we were living in was a
haven of a place. With lush greenery around
, it looked like a garden in paradise. There
were fountains making gurgling sounds.
There were hammocks and swings for
relaxing and lounging under the trees.
Forest birds chirped from amongst thick
foliage on high branches. There were royal
wrought iron chairs and tea tables in the
garden, so that guests could enjoy a hot
cuppa tea on cold mornings in the lap of
nature. And am sure most of us booked into
this resort because it looked so peaceful and
had that country charm. Something that we
don’t get to enjoy in the hustle bustle of our
city life. But once everyone had settled into
their rooms , out of sheer habit of DOING
things around, people perhaps felt fraught
to DO things around this place too , in
order to enjoy the holiday . After all what
are they going to tell the people back home
in the city about how much and how they
enjoyed on this vacation trip ? It would be
such a shame if they could not tell others
what they DID over at the holiday place.
So when my nephew back home asked
me , as to how was our holiday , I told him
that we are just relaxing here at the resort.
Savoring the good food. Sleeping in
hammocks and listening to the birds
singing somewhere in the tall trees . Sipping
masala chai at leisure in the garden and
enjoying the cool breeze lilting through the
fountains nearby. And generally chit
chatting with each other about nothing in
particular. Sometimes in the early mornings
or sunset evenings, when we feel like it , we
go for a short walk or a long drive along the
deserted roads. We play with the dog,
feeling happy that she has an open ground
to play around . It’s a pleasure to just watch
the puppy go bounding across the gravel
path and chase butterflies. And how lovely it
is to lounge by the swimming pool , watch
my girls taking laps in the cool blue waters
and write about things that matter to me .
Also how rewarding it is to just BE and
listen to my inner voice. And when I look up
at the expanse of the sky full of soft fluffy
clouds, , I feel so blessed , peaceful and
happy.
Having heard my account of our
countryside sojourn, all my nephew had to
ask me was – So you didn’t DO any sight-
seeing ? So you didn’t DO any shopping ? So
what ‘s the use of spending so much money
to travel so far ?
Seeing him so aghast, all I could DO
was SIGH and say - Yes ! We did not DO
anything this vacation because for us this
holiday was not about DOING anything. It
was about BEING . Just BEING happy –
Inside Out !
JUTHIKA DCRUZ
Chief Consultant
White Canvas Image Management
www.whitecanvasim.com
Call on : 9820472277

29 • B E - May 2016
Image is your visual resume
It is what you convey through your
attire, your body language and etiquette.
Our Image workshops help you master
the science and art of creating and
presenting a desired image, and thus
prevent you from unconsciously putting
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We prompt you to rediscover an
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There are essentially four pillars to
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Lookingforwardtoalastingrelation………..notjustabusinesstransaction
RUCHITAA MEHRRA
Ruchitaa Mehrra is a graduate in
Human Resource Management;
a CIDESCO from Zurich;
an Image Consultant (ICBI).
NLP practitioner & Soft skill facilitator.
She is faculty for leadership trainings,
& is one amongst the only 150 senior
trainers for 210 countries with The Lions
Clubs International.
She is a trained teacher for “Skills for
Adolescence”, an International program for
developing youth.
She has contributed to the lives of more
than 15,000 people through corporate
trainings, open seminars, trainings for
NGOs, schools and colleges.
As an Image Consultant she helps
Students, professionals, home makers and
CEOs to enhance their personas, in a group
or one -on- one
She believes that making a first
impression is critical –and all it takes is a
little, but consistent effort.
She is past secretary of Image
Management Professionals Association-
Thane chapter.
Soft skill & Leadership Facilitator
Image Consultant
An Advisor on the online youth
portal… AdviceAdda.com, on trainer panel
at Univariety, an online portal for students,
Z bac Adventure Trainings.
Some of the people she had the
privileged to work with… L’Oreal (counter
sales management), Bajaj (new recruits,
leadership), Neo Growth, Podar
International (Image for teachers & Rapport
building through TA),Gokuldham School,
Krishna Eye hospital (image and client
care), Iqra, Preston and Transformation
Universities in Pakistan,..…. to name a few.
Close to her heart remain empowering
Women and Children. She has visited many
villages to talk to these ladies about hygiene,
self esteem and self development.
Only a happy heart can make a Happy
Home, Happy family, Happy Nation and a
happy world.
Her talks and workshops on
“Empowering Relations” has helped
transform many individuals on personal
and professional fronts.
In addition to English and Hindi, She
speaks Punjabi, Marathi, and Gujarati.
ruchimehrra@gmail..com || + 91 98214 28191

30 • B E - May 2016
W
e are more and more shocked
each day by the number and,
more so, even by the kind of
rape cases coming to light.
The score is speedily on the rise. Not even the
compassionate, kind and harmless nuns are
being spared. Our country mourns. Lots of
voices raise, all kinds of judgments are passed
by the common people and politicians, blames
go around, a few candles lit, several tears shed,
anguish almost everywhere, bleeding hearts
and lo, there is another crippling episode.
Do we all really know what rape is all
about ? Is it sex or gratification ??? NO !!! It's a
control issue ! Yes, control issue, the seeds of
which lie in chauvinism. It's a sickness.
Definitely not a dirty mind but a turmoiled
mind that needs help and therapy.
Now let's see where this chauvinism
germinates from ... How does the control issue
build.Adaughterisborn,ohmy,whatashame.
A boy is birthed and there comes the status
symbol.
Afewyearslater,parentstelltheirson,but
boys don't cry !
Ononehandtheboy'semotionsarebeing
suppressed, he is being blocked and on the
other hand, he is being taught that he is too
superior to the girls who cry.
Crying,infact,notonlywouldbecathartic
but also allow him to express himself. On the
contrary, this pressure continues to build
withinalongtheyearsinsomanywaystocause
much more havoc within turning him weak,
insecure and now he would want to suppress
another person by controlling her and deriving
the thrill of feeling stronger and superior !
An educated and 45 plus years old close
friend from an effluent class recently shared
that his 6-7 years old son broke a plate out of
anger and stubbornness even while being told
not to do it for which he gave him a tight slap. I
felt that both of them were outraged and
destructive. The son broke the plate, whereas,
his father broke his heart and this was much
more damaging. I asked, "Would you have
instead liked to sit down with him after a short
while put your arm around him and looking
straight into his eyes ask "why did you want to
break it ? Has something hurt you, my baby ?
What made you so angry ?" and he gave me a
firm "NO ! Jyotika, children need to be
punished." So either he was really as confident
ofwhathehaddoneevendayslaterorprobably,
the guilt hadn't set in by then or his ego
prevented him from accepting his fault.
Not only the little boy is seen being
controlled in this case, he is even being taught
how to control tomorrow !
As a child, my aunts and uncles made a
game for us 7, 8 and 9 years olds. A group of 6
or so cousins. The game was who could hit the
other the most ! The complaint against me
always was that although I clenched my jaws
andpretendedtolookferocious,myfistswould
barely even touch the boys. However, the boys
learnt to take full advantage and left us almost
mutilated. Then everyone would clap for the
boys and tell them how strong and superior
they were and how well they could hold a grip
on us helpless girls !!!!!
Why didn't they want to game it in a
manner that we got to experience who would
hug the other most meaningfully ? Or better
still,whowouldgivethemostthoughtfulgiftto
theother?Iamsuretheboyswouldgolooking
for the most colorful Croton leaf, a fragrant
Tube Rose or a velvety pink Mussaenda flower
like leaves and the girls would make them their
favourite strawberry jam sandwiches or sketch
them their favourite cartoon ! I know that one
boy would still bully one of us to paint his
canvas shoes white !!!
The Vedas teach us to always respect
women, to give them the importance and
status of a High Priestess. However,
unfortunately and in complete contrast with
this, girls and women have been suppressed in
Indiaforseveraldecades.Wehaveallknownof
our ladies in parda or the ghungat (not the
burqabeingHindus)withtheirmouthszipped,
ears taped, eyes and nose shut, choked throats
and a permanently lost voice. They never had a
sayinthefamily.Theyweretrainedtoonlynod
in agreement always. They worked from early
morning until late night mechanically without
any complaint. They were like free maids or
rather slaves. And the slave drivers weren't just
men but also the women: mother-in-law and
sisters-in-law in a stereotypical joint family
scenario. They were the ones who, in fact,
complained and shouted .... and we are
discussing families of the upper class here !
The point I tried to make here is that men
are not to be blamed alone for suppressing and
controlling women.
Let's take another example .... One that
most of us will be able to relate with - a pratha
(norm) that still exists. It's the mothers who
traintheirsonsjustbeforetheirgettingmarried
to have a tight grip over their wives and these
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