MaxVal's monthly newsletter for september 2012

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2. Teacher’s Day message from our Coach
We did celebrate Teacher's Day on 05 Sep and Rukmani has asked me to write a paragraph for the
Champ's Call for this month. I have never been a proponent of formal education and strict regimen
of class room instructions which all of us have been subjected to during our school and
college days. We live in rapidly changing times and I firmly believe that a receptive student is
always more important than a great teacher. A keen learner can easily search and will get the
right answers in the vast repository of free information available to all on the Internet and its
related technologies. In the Indian education system, getting high marks is important for
happiness of our parents, but we as the students, need to learn to apply our knowledge to seek
solutions for our social, economic and national good.
for
Learning is a daily process especially in an organization like ours and the success will belong to
us,
us, provided we are the best in our field. Technology has provided us the level playing field with the
developed nations and this is our time to close the knowledge and skills gap that had existed over
hundreds of years. We acknowledge this opportunity and will foster a learning environment
wi
conducive to life-long learning. Setting up of this kind of culture will require lot of hard work,
life-
quick learning and sharing of our knowledge with our teams, friends and peer group.
The distinction in the conventional role of a teacher and a student has greatly blurred in the
rol
modern times. We all need to wear two caps for our organizational good and growth - be willing
teachers.
learners and inspiring teachers.

3. This culture of collective sharing of knowledge will be easy to achieve provided we focus on
following:-
the following:-
life-
First and foremost, create a culture of life-long learning wherein the "student in us" is
always looking to seek answers and the "teacher-in-us" is keen to share the glow of
"teacher-in-
team-
knowledge with our team-mates.
Build up on our written and spoken communication skills; and the best way for this to
happen is to start practicing it today amongst our teams and groups. Communication
is the glue that can hold the fabric of the organization together and is the biggest
strength of a good teacher.
Be good listeners and open up to new ideas, new policies, new people and new
technologies. We cannot foster a learning environment unless we listen to all the people
around us.
Collaboration or sharing our knowledge and expertise is another skill needed for our
collective success. Not only do we need to be open to learn new things, but we must also
help others learn new things. To foster an environment where sharing and
collaboration are valued is to recognize that learning is a two-way street.
two-

4. Most importantly, trusting our colleagues is essential for our success. Without trust,
people
there can be no empowerment of the people in your workplace; no delegation of the
critical tasks that give people choice and help build competence. Trust is created
through mutual respect, possessing the right skill sets, and a shared commitment to
mutual growth.
flourish "life-
We and our country will flourish and thrive, the moment we decide to be "life-long
learners" and aim to celebrate each day of the year as "The Learners Day."
--Your
--Your Coach

5. Here’s how the Pizza was born…did you know???
Modern pizza was born in 1889 when Queen Margherita Teresa Giovanni, the
consort of Umberto I, king of Italy, visited Naples.
Don Raffaele Esposito, who owned a tavern-like place called Pietro Il
Pizzaiolo, was asked to prepare a special dish in honor of the Queen's visit.
Esposito developed a pizza featuring tomatoes, mozzarella cheese (a never
before used ingredient made from the milk of water buffalo) and basil -
ingredients bearing the colors red, white and green for the Italian flag.
He named it the Margherita Pizza, after the guest of honor. Thus, the
modern-day tomato-and-cheese pizza was born.
(Source: Smithsonian and PIZZA TODAY)

7. Happy Ganeshotsav!
May the Almighty bless you and your loved ones with all that you
desire & deserve!

8. These days, Mumbai is known more for its
designer shops and malls than its markets.
However, if you're after a bargain or some
interesting souvenirs to take back home, you
won't be disappointed. There's great shopping
to be found at these Mumbai markets…

9. Colaba Causeway
The everyday carnival that is the Colaba Causeway market is a shopping
experience like no other in Mumbai. Dodge persistent balloon and map
sellers, as you meander along the sidewalk and peruse the stalls. Want your
name written on a grain of rice? That's possible too. If you need a break
from shopping, pop into Leopold's Cafe or Cafe Mondegar, two well- known
Mumbai hangouts.
Location: Colaba Causeway, Colaba, south
Mumbai.
Opening Hours: Daily from morning until
night.
What to Buy: Handicrafts, books,
jewelry, crystals, brass items, incense,
clothes.

10. Chor Bazaar
Navigate your way through crowded streets and crumbling buildings, and
you'll find Chor Bazaar, nestled in the heart of Muslim Mumbai. This
fascinating market has a history spanning more than 150 years. Its name
means "thieves market", but this was derived from the British
mispronunciation of the its original name of Shor Bazaar, "noisy market".
Eventually stolen goods started finding their way into the market, resulting
in it living up to its new name!
Location: Mutton Street, between S V Patel and
Moulana Shaukat Ali Roads, near Mohammad Ali
Road in south Mumbai.
Opening Hours: Daily 11 a.m. until 7.30 p.m., except
Friday. The Juma Market is held there on Fridays.
What to Buy: Antiques, bronze items, vintage
items, trash & treasure.

11. Linking Road
A fusion of modern and traditional, and East meets West, in one of Mumbia's
hippest suburbs. Here streets stalls contrast with brand name shops, and
you'll find an Indian roadside food vendor on one side of the road and a
Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet on the other. The street stalls tend to be
grouped together according to the type of goods they sell. If you visit this
market on a Sunday, be prepared for the crowds!
Location: Linking Road, Bandra (starts
from Waterfield Road intersection).
Opening Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. until
10 p.m.
What to Buy: Indian traditional clothes,
children's clothes, shoes, bags, belts.

12. Crawford Market
If you want to see how the locals shop, head to Crawford Market. This old-
style market, housed in an historic colonial building, specializes in wholesale
fruit and vegetables. It's also got an entire section devoted to pets of all
shapes, sizes, and breeds.
Location: Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Fort area, south
Mumbai. (Opposite Mumbai Police headquarters
and north of Victoria Terminus railway station).
Opening Hours: Daily from morning until night,
except Sunday. Open morning only on Sundays.
What to Buy: Fruit, vegetables, food, flowers,
birds, fish, and other pets.

13. Fashion Street
Fashion Street is literally just that -- a street lined with fashion! There are
around 150 stalls there. The market attracts hoards of teenagers and
college students, who come to grab the latest western clothes and fake
brand names at cheap prices.
• Location: MG Road, south
Mumbai. Near Metro Cinema
and Victoria Terminus
railway station (opposite
Azad Maidan).
• Opening Hours: Daily from
morning until night.
• What to Buy: Clothes,
shoes, belts

14. This Grandparent’s day…Give your
grandpa and grandma a bear hug
and tell them how much you love
and value their presence in your
lives…
Did you know that the Sunday after labor
day is celebrated as Grandparent’s day in
the US? U.S President Jimmy Carter,
proclaimed a National Grandparents Day
in 1978.
The primary motivation was to promote the
need to pay attention of lonely elderly
people in nursing homes and to persuade
grandchildren to listen and learn from the
years of wisdom of their grandparents.

15. Jasmine Bangera from Analytics,
with her Grandfather

17. Earth Signs--Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Signs--Taurus, Virgo,
--Taurus
The most stable, consistent and sometimes rigid of all the signs. Once they
make up their minds, like mountains they cannot be moved without huge
efforts. Practical, patient, reasonable, and persistent are these signs. Not
much one for spontaneity or flexibility. These people are not much one for
the limelight. Fear of starting something new, earth signs can be very cautious
to the point of missing a great opportunity. Conventional to a point of
boredom, if you see an adult asking why repeatedly, you can pretty much be
sign.
assured you are in the company of an earth sign

18. Signs--
Fire Signs-- Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Fire is bright, strong, and takes control. It wants to be in charge. Never
subtle, the most confident of all the signs. Fire people do not stop until they
get what they want. The majority of world leaders have strong fire elements in
their charts. The motivators and pep talk people are usually fire people.
These people are very proud and confident. Fire people can also be very
self-
arrogant and self-centered. Don't go to a fire person for sympathy or
comforting. They have no patience for emotionalism or heaviness.

19. Signs--
Water Signs-- Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Water signs conform to the elements around them. Feelings, emotions, and
deep personal conversations are what motivates and stimulates the water
signs. Sensitive to a fault, the water signs are often more concerned with
your feelings and needs then their own. You can find them at movies crying
loudest and most often.
Psychic and secretive are often characteristics of the water elements. When
they can no longer withstand the emotions, they often retreat into their own
private worlds. Water signs can be so emotional that the simplest things can
big
get blown out of proportion into big dramatic scenes.

20. Signs--Gemini, Libra,
--Gemini
Air Signs--Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Here you will find the talkers and communicators of the zodiac. If you need
something written or spoken, ask an air sign. Ideas seem to materialize out
of thin air for them. Always moving and changing. Very social these air
signs. Objective and rational no emotionalism here. The air signs are so
objective they can become impractical in their actions and beliefs.
Superficial, these signs never want to get into heavy emotional discussions
dialogue
ue.
about the dreaded "feelings" dialogue. These signs hate to be restricted.
Freedom of thought and movement are their most cherished desires.

21. A glimpse of
Independence Day
celebrations at
MaxVal…

22. Onam celebrations at
MaxVal…the traditional way….

23. By Jenson Sam, Xcelligent

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25. Pehchaan Kaun??? Can you
correctly guess the champs in
these pictures, based on their
team name?
See last
page for
Answers!

26. This month we explore the benefits of Neem, in our health
section…
Neem is an ayurvedic medicine, and is great for the skin and hair.
The benefits of neem was realized years ago when the leaves were mixed
in hot water to take bath.
Neem can be consumed as well as applied to get a flawless complexion and
a healthy skin
Neem is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, non-allergic, anti-viral and is a great
blood purifying agent
Neem can be used irrespective of skin type as it is the most effective skin
cleanser
Neem paste if applied on face can cure acne, dry or cracked skin,
pigmentation, scars, sores or itchy skin.
Neem oil can soothe the skin in the event of diseases like chicken pox,
scabies and measles

27. The stunning, colossal
monuments of Ancient
Egypt never fail to
astonish. The heat,
sight and the light of the
desert invigorate. Egypt
is a world of wonder in
itself. CC invites you to
try this ancient Egypt
crossword and find out
how much you know
about the amazing
country…

28. Answers…
Pehchaan Kaun
Analytics—Biji
Vectre—Subodh
Software—Milind
Xcelligent—Brijraj
Singh
Egyptian
Crossword