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CONTENTS
Indian Diaspora
12-21
Bagh
Agrawal
Bawariya
Story for Kids
30-31
Love and
Devotion Rewards
Healthy Living
Indian Food
32-35
36-37
Social groups
After Retirement
The real taste of
Kerala Appam
Nri profile
Desi News
38-41
48-49
Delloitte CEO Indian-born
Punit Renjan’s Story
Lance Naik
Hanumanthappa
Cover Story
22-29
Budget session 2016
BawariyaAgrawal
Social groups
After Retirement
20-2116-19
32-35

In Business
50-53
Make In India Week
In Focus
54-59
Indian Union
Budget 2016
Freedom Fighter
60-63
Chhatrapati Shivaji
Indian Yoga
Indian Yoga
In Focus
Cover Story
64-67
Sahajahasta Bhujangasana
LifeStyle
Relationship
68-71
72-75
How to prepare
for a blind date
A Gift Guide to
your Loved ones
Romance
76-79
5 Differences Between
Love and Attachment
64-67
54-59
22-29

CONTENTS
Indian History
Indian Spiritual
Automobiles
Indian vasthu
Technology
84-87
100-101
88-91
92-95
96-99
Harshavardhana
Bhagavad Gita
Maruti
Vitara Brezza SUV
Couple Bedroom
Le eco 1s
Travelogue
80-83
Bagh Caves
Vitara BrezzaBagh Caves
Harshavardhana
92-9580-83
84-87

Indian Events
102 -105
Attukal ponkala
Special Movie
Star Gazing
Movie Review
Hollywood Tea News
Fashion
112-117
130-131
118-124
126-127
106 - 111
Neerja
fitoor
KVPG
Wazir,
Airlift,
Dictator
Gwen Stefani
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
manish malhotras
2016 Collection
Attukal ponkala
Neerja
Hollywood
Tea News
102-105
130-131
126-127

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INDIAN DIASPORA

MARCH 2016 | WWW.WISHESH.COM
Environment
friendly, colourful
Bagh B
agh is reachable
from Indore
which is around
159 KM. The
roads to Bagh
are very poor
and it takes lots
of time to reach Bagh. Bagh is also
famous for its exclusive Handloom
fabrics which uses vegetable colours
for printing.
Bagh Prints - Handloom with block
printing using vegetable colours.
The khatri community, who comprise
the ‘chhipas’ or printers came here
about 400 years ago from Larkana
is Sind which is famous for its Ajrak
prints. Bagh’s proximity to the river
was an important reason for its
choice as flowing river water is vital
to the process of printing. The design
repertoire of Bagh prints covers
geometrical and floral compositions
and the blocks used for stamping
are intricately and deeply carved by
block-makers in Pethapur in Gujarat.
Bagh layouts are dramatic in the
use of black and red alternately on a
white background. The black colour
is prepared with ferrous sulphate
mixed with tamarind seed powder
and glue which is cooked in water
and stored for use. Each sari takes a
minimum of three weeks to complete
after the design is printed. During
his period it is washed at last three
Bagh is a small town in the
district of Dhar in the state of
Madhya Pradesh, India. Known
for the famous Bagh Caves (Pandu
Guffah), of late 4th c - 6th c,
Buddhist rock-cut chambers with
exquisite murals.
Fine art
mesmerizing village near Indore

14 times and sent to the bhatti
or oven at least twice. Two
persons stand knee deep in
water to wash the fabric so
that superfluous colour is
removed. The fabric / sari is
boiled in a cauldron of water
on a bhatti with regulated
heat for the colour to emerge.
This is extremely painstaking.
The fabric used originally
was cotton, though now saw,
tassar, crepe and silk are
being used with excellent
results. Every process used
is manual and though the
techniques and designs
are age-old they have a
contemporary appeal.
Fine art
The fabric
used
originally
was cotton,
though now
saw, tassar,
crepe and
silk are being
used with
excellent
results

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T
Agrawal
known for their business acumen
The legends of the Agrawal
community, traces the origin of
Agrawals to the legendary king
Agrasena of the Solar Dynasty who
adopted Vanika dharma. Agrawal
means “children of Agrasena” or the
“people of Agroha”, a city in ancient
Kuru Panchala, near Hisar in
Haryana region, said to be founded
by Agrasena.
Maharaja Agrasen is known
as an icon of non-violence and
messenger of Peace. Maharaja
Agrasen was an embodiment
of Sacrifice, Compassion, Non-
Violence, Peace, Prosperity and a
True Socialist. Emperor Agrasen
was born to King Ballabh of
Pratapnagar.
Agrawal community is known for
their business acumen and have
for many years been influential
and prosperous in India. During
the eras of the Mughal empire and
the British East India Company
administration, some Agrawals
migrated to Bihar and Kolkatta,
Agrawal or Agarwal, is a community
found throughout northern India,
including in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan,
Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. Before the
partition of India in 1947, people of the
community were also found in modern
day Punjab province of Pakistan.
INDIAN DIASPORA

Tradition

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Tradition
where they became a major
component of the Marwaris.
Some Agrawals rose to
prominent positions in this
period. Sahu Todar was a
supervisor of the royal mint
at Agra, who had rebuilt
the 514 Jain stupas at
Mathura in 1573, during the
rule of Akbar. According
to many sources, Raja
Todar Mal, who was one of
the Navaratnas of Mughal
emperor Akbar’s Darbar,
was an Agrawal. He became
the Finance Minister of the
Mughal empire.
Sah Ranveer Singh was
a royal treasurer during
the rule of Akbar. He was
awarded a jagir in western
UP, where he established
the town of Saharanpur. His
father, as well as son and
grandson had built several
Jain temples, including the
one at Kucha Sukhanand in
Delhi.
Lala Ratan Chand became
the Diwan of Mughal
emperor Farrukhsiyar
(1713–1719) in 1712,
and was given the title of
Raja. He was associated
with the Saiyid Brothers,
who served as the king
makers for several years

and became involved in
the court intrigues. He was
executed during the battle of
Hasanpur by the order of the
new emperor Muhammad
Shah (1719–1748) in 1719.
He became the founder of
the Rajvanshi Agrawals.
Sah Ranveer Singh was a royal
treasurer during the rule of Akbar.
He was awarded a jagir in western
UP, where he established the town of
Saharanpur.
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T
INDIAN DIASPORA
A Nomadic community which is
interested in Roaming
Bawariya
The word ‘Bawariya’ means, the people
who roam in Hindi.
The Bawariya is a Hindu caste,
which is found in the states
of Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar
Pradesh and Punjab in India.
The tribe has a scheduled caste
status in Uttar Pradesh and
Punjab states. They are also
known as ‘Bauria’ in Punjab.
The Bawariya is considered as
a community of people and not
a caste, but the caste system of
India puts them into the caste
category. The tribe keeps away
from the caste system practiced
in India and still retain their
original nomadic lifestyle. At
present, the Bawariya Community
is found in the Banda, Meerut,
Manipur, Muzaffarnagar and Agra
districts of the Uttar Pradesh and
Haryana states of the country.
Their language is Bawari, which
is quite similar to the Marwari.
According to a belief in Punjab,
INDIAN DIASPORA

CultureCulture
Bawaria or Bauria get their
name from the word ‘baur’ that
means a net. In Punjab, the
community is mainly found in
the districts of the Bhatinda,
Sangru, Ludhiana and Firozpur.
The Bawarias are traditionally
hunters. They are gifted with a
skill for capturing small animals.
The community lost its chief
source of livelihood due to the
ban on hunting, imposed under
an amendment to the Wildlife
Act in 1993.
The community is finding the
assimilation process difficult.
They required a land to
settle on, a decent livelihood,
shelter and, crucially, social
acceptance. The Community
people are hounded by forest
authorities, and are afraid that
they will be poached and thrown
out of forest land.
The community lost its chief source of
livelihood due to the ban on hunting,
imposed under an amendment to the
Wildlife Act in 1993.

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Budget
Session
2016The Parliament’s Budget session has started on February
23rd against a turbulent backdrop of unrest on university
campuses, the Jat agitation in Haryana, an agrarian crisis,
terrorist strikes and attacks on freedoms. To blunt an
anticipated attack by the Opposition, the Modi government
has adopted a strategy to confront its critics directly by
making the JNU “sedition” controversy the centrepiece of
this session.
stormy,turbulent,yetproductive
Cover Story

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The Budget session is held
in two parts, Parliament will
close for a recess on March
20 and will re-convene on
April 20. The session will end
on May 8.
MPs from the Bharatiya
Janata Party, rather than
those from the Opposition,
have already given notice for
a discussion on the subject
ahead of the presentation
of the Union Budget. By
presenting itself as the flag-
bearer of nationalism, the
BJP believes it will be able to
seize the advantage from the
Opposition.
Already, the BJP and the
Sangh Parivar were building
the public opinion for the
“nationalist” cause through
various programmes,
including vigilante activity
by RSS sympathisers. In
presenting the majority
community as being under
siege, the BJP and the
Parivar have shifted the
discourse to anxiety about
the country being threatened
by “anti-national” elements.
President Pranab
Mukherjee’s customary
address to Parliament has
set the tone. It ended with
a reference to Subhas
Chandra Bose, one of the
many heroes of the freedom
The President
also
impressed on
MPs that the
“democratic
temper
calls for
debate and
discussion,
and not
disruption or
obstruction
Cover Story

struggle whom the BJP has
appropriated as an icon,
and quoted him as saying,
“Nationalism is inspired by
the highest ideals of the
human race.” The President
also impressed on MPs that
the “democratic temper calls
for debate and discussion,
and not disruption or
obstruction”.
Highlights of
President speech:
1. Sab ka saath, sabka
vikas is true progress
2. Jan Dhan Yojna has
gone beyond just bank
account openings
3. India has the most vast
financial inclusion program
4. Housing for all, food
security continues to be the
big focus
5. Financial inclusion,
security will be pillars of
growth
6. Food security cover has
doubled since 2015
7. India jumped 12 places
in World Bank list of Ease of
Doing Business
8. Government’s mission
of skilling India has gained
momentum

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9. Rural development is
one of our top priorities
10. Highest urea production
was achieved in 2015.
Government realises role of
animal husbandry, dairy &
fisheries sectors
11. Govt is committed to the
philosophy of ‘per drop, more
crop’.
12. Well being of farmers is
vital to the nation’s prosperity
13. Govt is committed to
provide ‘housing for all’
14. Govt has launched 3 new
social security and pension
schemes
15. Govt in particular is
focussed on ‘Garibon Ki
Unnati’, ‘Kisano Ki Samridhi’
and ‘Yuvaon Ka Rozgar’
16. MGNREGA scheme has
been revamped to ensure
efficient disbursements
of wages and creation of
productive assets
17. Happy to inform we have
successfully eliminated
Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus
well before global targeted
timeline of December 2015
18. Strong focus on
holistic healthcare,
strengthening Ayurveda,
Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani,
Siddha & Sowa-Rigpa &
Homoeopathy
19. Government has
launched the Sugamya
Bharat Abhiyan
20. Government firmly
believes economic
development and
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environmental protection can
co-exist
21. Government has taken
measures to eliminate the
scope for corruption
22. In the year 2015 India
witnessed the highest ever
generation of electricity
23. Mines and Minerals
Development and Regulation
Act, 1957 was amended
and auction of mines has
commenced
24. Govt has revived a
majority of the 73 stalled
road projects, completed
construction of 7,200 km of
highways
25. Highest ever increase in
rail capital expenditure was
achieved in 2015
26. By March 2019, under
PMGSY, one lakh seventy
eight thousand rural
habitations will be connected
with all weather roads
27. Government is also
working on a new civil
aviation policy with thrust on
connectivity to small cities
28. Domestic Air Passenger
traffic has registered a
substantial growth during the
year
29. Setting up world-class
infrastructure for Electronics
manufacturing across the
country remains a priority for
my government
30. Twenty nine Electronic
Manufacturing Clusters are
under development
31. The country recorded the
highest ever software exports
during 2015
32. GDP growth has
increased making India
the world’s fastest growing
economy among large
economies
Highest urea production was
achieved in 2015. Government
realises role of animal
husbandry, dairy & fisheries
sectors

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33. Inflation, fiscal deficit
& current account deficit
have decreased. India
recorded highest ever foreign
exchange reserves in 2015
34. India is a haven of
stability in an increasingly
turbulent global economy
35. Govt’s concerted efforts
to tackle menace of black
money have started yielding
results
36. Govt launched Gold
Monetization Scheme
& Sovereign Gold Bond
Scheme in Nov 2015 to
ensure productive utilization
of idle assets
37. Building upon the
success over the past year,
my government’s endeavour
is to scale new heights in
Space
38. Varanasi and Jaipur have
been declared as the first
two Indian cities to be part of
the UNESCO Creative Cities
network
39. Defence procurement
procedure has been
streamlined with a focus
on indigenously designed,
developed & manufactured
weapon systems
40. Working to ensure that
our Armed Forces will be
equipped with the most
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capable and sophisticated
armaments in the world
41. Let me congratulate
the security forces in
successfully foiling the attack
at the Pathankot airbase
42. Govt has continued to
pursue a bold and proactive
foreign policy
43. Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam: The world is
one family. My Government
is committed to this principle
44. We reached out to the
world, both on land and sea
45. Govt played a proactive
role in addressing climate
change by launching
International Solar Alliance
46. Govt is focused on
Sabka Vikas, beyond just the
economic advancements that
dominate headlines
47. We must ensure that
the poor and deprived are
truly empowered to take
advantage of opportunities to
improve their lives
48. Sabka Vikas means that
backward sections of society
are equally valued and are
genuine stakeholders in the
country’s progress
49. Parliament reflects the
supreme will of people.
Democratic temper calls for
debate & discussion & not
disruption or obstruction
50. Govt will constantly strive
for smooth & constructive
conduct of Parliamentary
business
Govt launched Gold
Monetization Scheme & Sovereign
Gold Bond Scheme in Nov 2015 to
ensure productive utilization of
idle assets

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H
STORY FOR KIDS
Krishna was playing in the courtyard
along with Balarama and others. He
heard the voice of a woman in the street
crying out, “Fruits! Jambu fruits!” Jambu
fruits!” Krishna wanted to buy some of
them. But he had no money.
Loveand
Devotion Rewards
tinkling of the anklets of his
feet was sweet music to her
ears. She was never to forget
it in her life.
She said, “O my child! You
have come to purchase fruits
in exchange of grains. All the
grains have fallen down on
the way, but still you may take
whatever quantity of fruits you
like.” So saying, she filled his
small hands with as many of
those fruits as he could hold
after he had dropped into her
basket the few grains.
When the woman went
home and looked into her
basket she could not believe
her eyes. All the grains had
turned into jewels and gold.
By performing this miracle
Krishna showed that anything
offered to Krishna with love
and affection returns to
the devotees increased a
thousand fold.
His eager eyes noticed, a
huge heap of grains stocked
nearby. He collected a handful
of grains in his tiny fists and
ran to the street. On the way
most of the grains fell down to
the ground from his hands.
He came to the fruit seller
and holding out his hands
said, ”O dear lady, take these
grains and give me fruits in
exchange.” The woman was
carried away by the beauty
and charm of the boy. The

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Healthy living
You are no more eligible to work, employers
say, throwing out the old people, in the name
of retirement. But it should be remembered
that they are only ineligible to work, but are
always eligible to feel and enjoy the life, from
the other end.
Social groups
After Retirement
decreases death risk!
wWhat is feeling the life from the
other end, after the retirement?
May be maintaining the social
groups!
The study says that, staying away
from the social groups during the
retirement transition may be tied to
lower quality of life and higher risk
of death, over the next six years.
“As people reach the end of their
working lives, they are typically
exposed to a lot of advice about
how to plan their finances, medical
care, and physical exercise in
order to have a long and healthy
retirement,” said lead author Niklas
K. Steffens of The University of
Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.
He says that, social groups provide
a sense of identity. “Amongst other
things, they give you a sense of
belonging, meaning, and purpose,”
he says.
Recently, a survey was conducted
on 424 adults who retired between
2002 and 2010 and 424 similar
older adults who did not go through
the retirement transition.

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In the survey, the people are
questioned on work status,
age, sex, quality of life,
subjective physical health and
socioeconomic status.
The surveys even asked
about membership in eight
categories of social groups,
including social clubs, church
or other religious groups.
About three-quarters of both
groups were married.
After conducting the survey,
the report stated that, the
death risk over the next 6
years is 2% for those who
retired and were members of
two social groups while still
working and maintained both
group membership.
The threatening fact is the
As the comparison group did
not deal with the retirement, it
cannot be compared with the
retirement group, Wang said.
“The issue with this kind of
study is causality is very
difficult to determine. While
my inclination is that social
membership would probably
help directly or indirectly,”
that’s not necessarily the case
based on this study, he said.
He further suggests that
while joining a new group,
one needs to assess that the
group they are going to join, is
free from giving stress.
“If you are in the process
of retiring and don’t belong
to any group, join one,”
Steffens said. “If you exercise
death risk is found to be
5%, if they lost one group
membership and 12%, if they
lost both group memberships.
As group membership
decreases, even the quality
of life also decreased. “These
effects are not small but
are comparable with those
derived from regular physical
exercise,” Steffens said.
This study provides initial
evidence of some connection
between social groups and
quality of life or mortality, but
the statistics did not actually
test directly the number of
membership changes, said
Mo Wang of the University of
Florida, Warrington College of
Business in Gainesville.
Healthy living

The issue with this kind of study
is causality is very difficult to
determine. While my inclination
is that social membership would
probably help directly or indirectly
regularly, this is also likely
to be good for you and your
health.” Exercising in a group
may be even better.
“One important way for all of
us to enhance the health of
those who are retired is to
support them in their efforts
to be part of groups that
provide them with a sense of
communality and belonging,”
he adds.

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INDIAN FOOD
The real ta
Keral
Appa
Lacy, soft hoppers also known as appam or
palappam, are a popular Kerala breakfast served
along with vegetable stew. Appam is served with
vegetable stew, kadala curry (chickpea curry),
vegetable korma, coconut chutney or sweetened
milk.

aste of
la
am
Ingredients
(measuring cup used, 1 cup =
250 ml)
1. 2 cups regular rice (sona
masoori, basmati, kolam or
any variety)
2. 1 cup parboiled rice or
boiled rice or idli rice
3. A fistful of Poha/aval
(parched rice) or cooked rice
4. 1 or 1.5 cups grated
coconut or 1 cup thick
coconut milk
5. ½ tsp dry active yeast
6. 2 tbsp sugar
7. 1 tsp salt or add as
required
8. Water or as required for
grinding
9. Oil as required
Instructions
Rinse both the rice varieties together for a couple of
times.
Soak both the regular rice, parboiled rice in water for
4 to 5 hours.
Drain and then add them to the grinder. Also add the
grated coconut, cooked rice or Poha/aval, dry active
yeast, salt and sugar.
You can also proof the yeast separately and then
add. Just take about 2 to 3 tbsp warm water. Add a
pinch of sugar and dissolve it. Then add the yeast
and stir. Let this solution sit at room temperature
for 10 to 15 mins till it becomes bubbly and frothy. *
check notes
Add required amount of water and grind all the
ingredients to a smooth flowing batter
Pour the batter in a large bowl or pan. Cover
and keep aside for fermenting for 8 to 12 hours,
depending on the temperature conditions.
The batter will rise and increase in volume the next
day.
Heat a kadai or an appam pan with handles. Smear
some oil on the kadai. If using non stick kadai, then
skip smearing the oil.
Spread a ladle full of the batter. Turn and tilt the pan
so as to spread the batter.
Cover the pan and let the appam cook. The base
would become nicely light golden.
Serve appam, hot or warm with vegetable stew or
sweetened coconut milk.

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nri profile

wWhen he was around seven, the
young Renjen was packed off to
The Lawrence school in Sanawar
since Rohtak’s institutes, as his
parents’ reasoned, simply weren’t
good enough.
“In the town that I was growing
up in, that’s what you did if your
parents had some means,” he
said during a 2014 interview. The
Lawrence school, established
in 1847 nearby the foothills of
the Himalaya, is among the
country’s most elite institutions,
among its alumni are a list of chief
ministers, bureaucrats, business
leaders and even members of the
subcontinent’s royal families.
Delloitte CEO Indian-born
Punit Renjan’s Story
Still a youngster when the country was divided in 1947,
Renjen’s father was forced to forgo engineering school in
the United Kingdom and eventually moved back to Rohtak.
In this small town in Haryana, some 80 kms from India’s
capital town, the senior Renjen placed down his roots and
established an electrical switch-gear firm.

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Till then, he had never
travelled outside the country,
or even flown on an airplane.
“I had this scholarship, two
pairs of tight jeans and a
couple of hundred extra
dollars and I showed up
in Oregon, and visited the
college there,” Renjen said.
Renjen’s call to attend the
private liberal arts institution in
Salem, Oregon was conjointly
influenced by family; he had
an aunt who lived in the
city, who helped him in the
transition into what would
become a permanent move to
the United States.
At B-school, Renjen would
sit at the front of class and
record each lecture on a tape
recorder. Inexperienced with
the American accent, the
boy from Rohtak thought it
would be good to listen to the
lectures twice over to catch
each word spoken by his
professors.
Clear that he needed to apply
his newly-acquired Master in
Business Administration to an
American firm, Renjen then
went out on an employment
hunt that took him from Booz
Allen Hamilton to Citibank.
Eventually, though, he settled
on Touche Ross—which
incorporated with Deloitte
Haskins & Sells in 1989—and
Renjen never left.
“While I was in school, a
local magazine picked the
10 best students, and they
picked me and profiled me
in the magazine,” Renjen
remembered in an interview
last year. That magazine was
picked up by Deloitte (Touche
Ross) partner on a flight, who
scanned Renjen’s profile and
then asked an assistant to call
him in for an interview.
Lured by the promise of a
consulting job—a profession
that he knew precious very
little about—Renjen rode a
Greyhound bus to Seattle
city. And (again) without a
suit, he went through round
after round of interviews, to
eventually land the job. (That
sort of sartorial inadequacy
during a B-school student’s
wardrobe would be frowned
upon currently. Thirty
By the time he was 14, his
father’s business collapsed,
boarding school got too
expensive and Renjen was
asked to return home to
continue his studies. “So I’d
go to school in the morning,
come back and then put in
my time,” at his father’s plant,
Renjen recalled during the
interview. “And I did that for
many, many years, four, five
years.”
With cash tight, Renjen
apparently had very little
choice once it came to
choosing colleges. “My father
couldn’t afford to send me to
any other college, so I went to
the college in my local city,”
he said in another interview.
After graduating with a degree
in economic science, Renjen
chanced upon a newspaper
advert for Usha International,
manufacturers of stitching
machines and different home
appliances. He arrived in
Delhi on a local bus, sporting
jeans and without a tie, but
landed his first job at the
company. His early years at
an elite boarding school would
have undoubtedly given him
an edge.
In 1984, Renjen won a Rotary
Foundation Scholarship that
offered him a ticket to the
US—and a place at Willamette
University’s Atkinson school
of Management.
nri profile
While I was in school, a local
magazine picked the 10 best
students, and they picked me and
profiled me in the magazine

Mergers and acquisitions.
“I’m good at what I do,”
Renjen said. “I’m really
really good at what I do, and
I’m not saying this with any
level of arrogance. The only
reason why I’m saying that is
because I’ve put in over 25
years perfecting the craft.”
And it’s a running analogy that
Renjen employs to describe
his journey to the very top of
Deloitte.
“This is a relay race,” he told
colleagues last year. “I want
people to say, ‘He really ran
that race well, he didn’t drop
the baton, he didn’t screw it
up.’”
From June 01, when he takes
over as Deloitte Global’s
CEO, a brand new lap begins
for Renjen.
years ago, however, he still
squeezed through.)
“They were prepared to pay
me $37,000 in the early
1980s and they wanted to hire
me. And that’s how I ended
up with Deloitte,” Renjen
explained in 2014. “And 28
years later, I’m chairman of
the firm.”
And Renjen’s rise from an
analyst to the chairman of
Deloitte LLP (as the United
States firm is known) in
June 2011—and currently,
to the position of chairman
of Deloitte International
(which guides all 47-member
corporations, together with
Deloitte LLP) — has been
designed on one core skill:
They were prepared to pay me
$37,000 in the early 1980s and they
wanted to hire me. And that’s how
I ended up with Deloitte

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U
nri Immigration
Under the new visa system, the
maximum period of stay will be
extended to 30 days from 15
days, with visas valid for 5 years,
up from 3 years, the Japanese
Foreign Ministry quoted as
saying by The Japan Times.
The move came once Prime
Minister Shinzo Abe and his
Indian counterpart Narendra
Modi agreed to promote people-
to-people contacts. Modi had
recently declared that India will
extend ‘visa on arrival’ to all the
Japanese citizens starting from
March 1, 2016.
The Japanese foreign ministry
Indian Travelers
benefit with Japan’s
Visa Rules
Japan said it will ease the rules for issuing
multiple-entry visas to short-stay Indian
travelers from January 11, days after India
declared ‘visa on arrival’ to Japanese citizens,
from March 1, 2016.

additionally disclosed an
idea, at an early stage,
to increase the validity
of multiple-entry visa for
Indians visiting Japan for
business purposes, to ten
years, instead of the present
five years. The government
began issuing multiple-entry
visas to Indians in July 2014.
The Japanese foreign
ministry said that the
move was a part of the
government’s drive to extend
the quantity of foreign
tourists to Japan, as well as
to increase people-to-people
contacts. Delhi and Tokyo
visiting Japan for business
and educational exchange
purposes for their first visit.
Holders of such visas will
enter Japan for tourism or
meeting friends and families
on subsequent visits.
have identified people-to-
people contacts collectively
on the areas for increasing
cooperation that may bring
the two countries closer. The
10-year validity of multiple-
entry visa is the longest
issued by the Japanese
government so far.
“We hope that the relaxing
of visa will increase repeat
visits to Japan and enhance
convenience in businesses,”
Kishida stated on Tuesday in
Tokyo.
Such multiple-entry visas
are going to be meant for
We hope that the relaxing of
visa will increase repeat visits to
Japan and enhance convenience in
businesses

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I
world news
Zika virus is one of the members of
the Flaviviridae virus and genus
Flavivirus family.
It is a mosquito born disease,
which is transmitted by Aedes
mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti
and A. Albopictus. They are
active in daytime. Zika name
comes from the Zika Forest
of Uganda. The virus was first
isolated during 1947 in this
forest. Zika virus is related
to dengue, West Nile virus,
yellow fever, and Japanese
encephalitis.
Before 2015, Zika virus
outbreaks occurred in areas of
Africa, the Pacific Islands and
the Southeast Asia. The Pan
American Health Organization
(PAHO) issued an alert, when,
the first case of Zika virus
reported in Brazil during May
2015. At present, there are
many countries, where the virus
outbreaks are occurring. As per
the WhO, nations and territories
including, Brazil, Colombia,
Barbados, Bolivia, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guiana, Guadeloupe,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,
French Guyana, Martinique,
Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto
Ric, Venezuela, Saint Martin,
Mexico, Paraguay, the U.S.
Zikaout break across
the world

Before 2015, Zika virus
outbreaks occurred in areas
of Africa, the Pacific Islands
and the Southeast Asia.

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Virgin Islands are affected by
the virus.
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC)
activated its Emergency
Operations Center (EOC)
on January 22, 2016 to take
action on the rising number
of birth defects and Barré
syndrome in areas affected
by Zika and Zika outbreaks in
the counties of America. The
World Health Organization
(WHO) declared a Public
Health Emergency of
International Concern
(PHEIC) on February 1,
2016, due to the reports
of microcephaly and other
neurological disorders in the
Zika affected areas. CDC
elevated its EOC activation
to the highest level, a Level 1
on February 8, 2016.
According to the CDC, there
are 52 Travel associated
cases have been found in
the US states, but no local
vector-borne virus cases
have been reported in the
country.
Zika virus is transmitted
mainly through the bite of
an infected Aedes species
mosquito (A. aegypti and A.
Albopictus). There are rare
chances of transmission of
the virus through mother to
child, during delivery. The
virus can also be spread
through sexual contact, and
blood transfusion.
world news
Zika virus is transmitted mainly
through the bite of an infected
Aedes species mosquito (A.
aegypti and A. Albopictus).
“
“

Symptoms of Zika Virus:
> The most common symptoms of the virus are fever,
joint pain, rash and conjunctivitis (red eyes).
> Muscles pain and headache.
> About 1 in 5 people, diagnosed with the virus,
become ill.
> The symptoms last for several days or a week and
the illness is very mild.
Treatment:
> There is no vaccine or specific medicine to prevent
the Zika virus.
Treat the symptoms:
> Drink lots of fluid
> Take plenty of rest
> Visit the doctor
> Take medicines, like, acetaminophen (Tylenol)
to relieve fever and pain

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Desi news
A
The Lone Survivor
Who Finally Rested His Soul in Peace
Breaveheart Lance Naik
Hanumanthappa
Three days after he was rescued, being buried
in ice and snow for 6 days in Siachen glacier,
Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad breathed
his last at the army research and Referral (RR)
Hospital in Delhi on Feb 11.
As per the Army statement
he breathed his last at
11.45 am. He had multiple
organ failure. His members
of the family were at the
hospital at the time during
the medical procedures. His
remains were flown to Hubli
in Karnataka. The last rites
were performed at his native
village.
Hanamanthappa was the
lone survivor among ten
troopers buried under an
avalanche on Siachen on
February 3. The bodies
of the other troopers were
recovered on Feb 9.
The primary most health
bulletin issued by the
hospital had said that the
33-year-old’s condition
was deteriorating and he
has not responded to any
medication. It was witnessed
that the pressure was
unsteady below traditional
despite all efforts. During the
treatment on Feb 9, military
statement mentioned that
Hanamanthappa had slipped
into a “deeper state of coma”.
Having survived temperature
of minus 45 degrees Celsius
that too 35 feet under the
thick snow, at around 19,600
feet
on the
world’s
highest battleground,
damages sustained started
surfacing once his blood
circulation improved following
medication. He was kept on
the ventilator support and
was later diagnosed with
respiratory inflammations.
On the day before, a team
of doctors from AIIMS had
visited the military Hospital.
He was placed on dialysis
and his parameters continued
dipping, the military said.

Desi news
The chemical element level
in his body was considerably
low and urea and creatinine
levels had shot up.
The Army had officially stated
that “Braveheart Lance Naik
Hanamanthappa continued
to remain extremely critical
with worsening multiple organ
dysfunction. His circulatory
shock is now refractory to all
drugs in maximum permissible
doses and his kidneys
remained non-functional. His
pneumonia has worsened and
the blood clotting disorder
showed no sign of reversal,
despite blood component
support. He was on top
natural action disorder (but)
shows no sign of reversal
despite blood component
support. He was on life
support with aggressive
ventilation and dialysis. He
has slipped into a deeper
state of coma (sic).”
Condoling the Lance
Naik’s death, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
tweeted, “He leaves us
sad devastated. RIP Lance
Naik Hanamanthappa.
The soldier in you remains
immortal. Proud that martyrs
like you served India.”
The Defense Minister
Manohar Parrikar tweeted,
“Condolences to family
of L/Nk Hanamanthappa
on his passing away. The
nation salutes him.” Army
Chief General Dalbir Singh
said, “The soldier in him
will continue to inspire
generations.” Parrikar,
Congress vice president
Rahul Gandhi, Delhi Chief
Minister Arvind Kejriwal
and the three service chiefs
paid homage to Koppad
at Brar square in Delhi
encampment.

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T
IN BUSINESS
The key objective of the
mentioned event is to
showcase the potential
of design, innovation and
sustainability across India’s
manufacturing sectors in
the coming decade. The
weeklong event offered
foreign investors and
businesses unprecedented
access, insights and
opportunities to showcase,
connect and collaborate with
young Indian entrepreneurs,
business leaders,
academicians, and officers at
the Central Government and
State government levels.
The key elements
mentioned by
Narendra Modi in his
speech are:
1. ndia is open to FDI;
FDI flows have gone up
by 48 percent since our
government took office.
2. Soon we shall be putting in
place an effective IPR rule.
3. Don’t wait. Don’t Relax.
There are immense
opportunities in India.
4. Manufacturing growth is
expected to be 12.6 percent
this quarter, compared to
1 percent at the time of
#MakeInIndia launch.
5. Today’s India is a four
dimensional India. India
The Government of India organized a landmark event
titled “ Make In India Week” from 13th-18th February
2016 in Mumbai was inaugurated by the Hon’ble
Prime Minister of India.
MAKE IN INDIA WEEK
Initiative of Prosperity
and More Jobs

blessed with three Ds:
Democracy + Demography
+ Demand. The fourth D is
Deregulation.
6. This year we will record
highest-ever coal production.
7. Please see for yourself
the direction India is taking.
#MakeinIndia has become
a big brand both within and
outside India.
8. Come make India your
work place. This is the best
time ever to be in India
and it is even better to
#MakeInIndia.
9. MakeinIndia week is an
opportunity to take stock of
how we have performed and
the road ahead to get the
world to invest in India.
10. There is an all round
emphasis on ‘Ease of doing
business’.
11. Want to make India a
global manufacturing hub.
12. MakeinIndia campaign
has the capacity to boost the
Indian economy and brighten
the global scenario.
13. Make India your center,
if you want the century to be
your century.
14. We want our young
generation to be the job
creators, not job seekers.
15. ‘Make in India’ will be the
biggest brand that India has
ever created.
16. This is the biggest multi-
sectoral exhibition/event that
India has ever done.
17. The index of industrial
production (IIP) for October
stood at 9.8% versus 3.6%
(month-on-month).

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investment commitments
worth Rs 15.2 lakh crore,
with host state Maharashtra
alone accounting for Rs
8 lakh crore. Over 2,500
international and 8,000
domestic companies are
claimed to have participated
in the week-long multi-
sectoral industrial event,
apart foreign government
delegations from 68 countries
and business teams from 72
nations.
The opening ceremony
was also attended by Prime
Ministers of Sweden, Finland
and Deputy Premier of
Poland, besides other foreign
ministers. As many as 17
states, mostly BJP-ruled
ones, participated in the
expo and there were over 50
seminars. Gujarat, Madhya
Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha
and Punjab had dedicated
state-centric sessions too.
DIPP Secretary Amitabh
Kant shared a report of Invest
India – a national investment
promoting agency - entailing
investment commitment
made by several companies
including Google, Microsoft,
Amazon, General Electric,
PepsiCo, Foxconn and
Samsung. “We have already
opened the economy
across sectors to the world.
We’re now showcasing,
connecting and collaborating
for manufacturing in the
country,” Kant said
According to the report,
‘Marquee Investments’,
the country has a large
electronics systems design
& manufacturing (ESDM)
market demand is projected
at more than USD 90 billion
in 2015 itself. Around 65%
of the current demand for
electronics products is met
by imports and a “zero net
import by 2020” has been
set.
Moreover, energy is
expected to yield business
worth USD 160 billion in India
in the next five years. On an
overall point of view, Make
In India is apparently running
successfully its primary
stage.
The week-long Make in India
event here has secured
IN BUSINESS

The opening ceremony was also
attended by Prime Ministers of Sweden,
Finland and Deputy Premier of Poland,
besides other foreign ministers.
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Infocus
Indian Union
Budget
2016
Pro-poor and growth oriented
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented his third Union
Budget, with an eye on supporting the small taxpayer and
the small investor. The Minister has announced a slew of
schemes and income tax exemptions. Affirming that the
economy is right on track, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
presented the Union Budget for 2016-17 and cited that the
CPI inflation has come down to 5.4% from 9 plus, he said it
is huge relief for the public.

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Infocus
Highlights of the union Budget
>> Infrastructure and
agriculture cess to be levied.
>> Excise duty raised from
10 to 15 per cent on tobacco
products other than beedis
>> 1 per cent service charge
on purchase of luxury cars
over Rs. 10 lakh and in-
cash purchase of goods and
services over Rs. 2 lakh.
>> SUVs, Luxury cars to be
more expensive. 4% high
capacity tax for SUVs.
>> Companies with revenue
less than Rs 5 crore to be
taxed at 29% plus surcharge
>> Limited tax compliance
window from Jun 1 - Sep 30
for declaring undisclosed
income at 45% incl.
surcharge and penalties
>> Excise 1 per cent imposed
on articles of jewellery,
excluding silver.
>> 0.5 per cent Krishi Kalyan
Cess to be levied on all
services.
>> Pollution cess of 1 per
cent on small petrol, LPG
and CNG cars; 2.5 per cent
on diesel cars of certain
specifications; 4 per cent on
higher-end models.
>> Dividend in excess of Rs.
10 lakh per annum to be
taxed at additional 10 per
cent.
>> No changes have been
made to existing income tax
slabs
>> Rs 1,000 crore allocated
for new EPF (Employees’
Provident Fund) scheme
>> Govt. will pay EPF
contribution of 8.33% for all
new employees for first three
years
>> Deduction for rent paid will
be raised from Rs 20,000 to
Rs 60,000 to benefit those
living in rented houses.
>> Additional exemption of
Rs. 50,000 for housing loans
up to Rs. 35 lakh, provided
cost of house is not above
Rs. 50 lakh.
>> Service tax exempted
for housing construction of
houses less than 60 sq. m
>> 15 per cent surcharge on
income above Rs. 1 crore
Tax
Personal
Finance

>> Rs. 38,500 crore for
Mahtma Gandhi MGNREGA
for 2016-17
>> Swacch Bharat Abhiyan
allocated Rs.9,500 crores.
>> Hub to support SC/ST
entrpreneurs
>> Government is launching
a new initiative to provide
cooking gas to BPL families
with state support.
>> LPG connections to be
provided under the name of
women members of family:
Rs 2000 crore allocated for 5
years for BPL families.
>> 2.87 lakh crore grants
to gram panchayats and
municipalities - a quantum
jump of 228%.
>> 300 urban clusters to be
set up under Shyama Prasad
Mukherji Rurban Mission
>> Four schemes for animal
welfare.
>> 2.2 lakh renal patients
added every year in India.
Basic dialysis equipment gets
some relief.
>> A new health protection
scheme for health cover upto
1 lakh per family.
>> National Dialysis Service
Prog with funds thru PPP
mode to provide dialysis at all
district hospitals.
>> Senior citizens will get
additional healthcare cover
of Rs 30,000 under the new
scheme
>> PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana
to be strengthened, 300
generic drug store to be
opened
>> Scheme to get
Rs.500 cr for promoting
entrepreneurship among SC/
ST
>> 10 public and 10 private
educational institutions to be
made world-class.
>> Digital repository for all
Social
Health
Education
Pollution cess
of 1 per cent
on small petrol,
LPG and CNG
cars; 2.5 per
cent on diesel
cars of certain
specifications;
4 per cent on
higher-end
models.

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school leaving certificates
and diplomas. Rs. 1,000
crore for higher education
financing.
>> Rs. 1,700 crore for 1500
multi-skill development
centres.
>> 62 new navodaya
vidyalayas to provide quality
education
>> Digital literacy scheme to
be launched to cover 6 crore
additional rural households
>> Entrepreneurship training
to be provided across
schools, colleges and
massive online courses.
>> Objective to skill 1 crore
youth in the next 3 years
under the PM Kaushal Vikas
Yojna-FM Jaitley
>> National Skill Development
Mission has imparted training
to 76 lakh youth. 1500 Multi-
skill training institutes to be
set up. Rs. 3000 crore
>> earmarked for nuclear
power generation
>> Govt drawing
comprehensive plan to be
implemented in next 15-20
years for exploiting nuclear
energy
>> Govt to provide incentive
for deepwater gas exploration
>> Deepwater gas new disc
to get calibrated market
freedom, pre-determined
ceiling price based on landed
price of alternate fuels.
>> Rs. 27,000 crore to be
spent on roadways
>> 65 eligible habitats to be
connected via 2.23 lakh kms
of road. Current construction
pace is 100 kms/day
>> Shops to be given option
to remain open all seven
days in a week across
markets.
>> Rs. 55,000 crore for
roads and highways.
Total allocation for road
construction, including
PMGSY, - Rs 97,000 crore
>> India’s highest-ever
production of motor vehicles
was recorded in 2015
>> Total outlay for
infrastructure in Budget 2016
now stands at Rs. 2,21,246
crore
>> New greenfield ports to be
developed on east and west
coasts
>> Revival of underserved
airports. Centre to Partner
with States to revive
small airports for regional
connectivity
>> 100 per cent FDI in
marketing of food products
produced and marketed in
India
>> Dept. of Disinvestment
to be renamed as Dept. of
Investment and Public Asset
Management
>> Govt will amend Motor
Vehicle Act in passenger
vehicle segment to allow
innovation.
Investments and
infrastructure
Energy
Infocus

>> Nominal premium and
highest ever compensation in
case of crop loss under the
PM Fasal Bima Yojna.
Agriculture
Banking
>> MAT will be applicable for
startups that qualify for 100
per cent tax exemption
>> Direct tax proposals result
in revenue loss of Rs.1060
crore, indirect tax proposals
result in gain of Rs.20,670
crore
>> Total allocation for
agriculture and farmer
welfare at Rs 35984 crores
>> 28.5 lakh heactares of
land wil be brought under
irrigation.
>> 5 lakh acres to be brought
under organic farming over a
three year period
>> Rs 60,000 crore for
recharging of ground water
recharging as there is urgent
need to focus on drought hit
areas cluster development
for water conservation.
>> Dedicated irrigation fund in
NABARD of Rs.20.000 cr
>> Banks get a big boost:
Rs 25,000 crore towards
recapitalisation of public
sector banks. Jaitley says:
Banking Board Bureau will
be operationalised, we stand
solidly behind public sector
banks.
>> Target of disbursement
under MUDRA increased to
1,80,000 crore
>> Process of transfer of
government stake in IDBI
Bank below 50% started
>> General Insurance
companies will be listed in
the stock exchange
>> Govt to increase ATMs,
micro-ATMs in post offices in
next three years
>> Author Information
Added By Information
Rs 60,000
crore for
recharging of
ground water
recharging as
there is urgent
need to focus
on drought hit
areas cluster
development
for water
conservation.

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FREEDOM FIGHTER
Brave and
Kind King,
Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj
S
Chhatrapati Shivaji is one of the most progressive
and sensible rulers in Indian history. The tales of
his bravery are countless and stories of his victories
innumerable. He was a great hero, saint, bhakta
and a great king.
Shivaji was born around 1627
A.D. (or 1630 A.D.), at a hill fort
named ‘Shivneri’ located in the
Puna city. His father was Raje
Bhosale, who was Mercenary in
the army of the Sultan of Bijapur.
Shivaji was grown up under the
care of his mother and Guru
Dadoji Kondadev.
Shivaji was brave and kind
since childhood. He studied
Mahabharata due to his
great interest in the religious
teachings. His mother and guru
inspired him with the patriotic
and noble ideas. Kondadev
taught him the military training
and the art of government. He
was the founder of the Maratha
Empire. He was famous for
his bravery. Once the Nawab

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FREEDOM FIGHTER

of Bijapur send Afzal Khan,
who carried an iron cage
with him and entered into the
territory of Shivaji. He sent
him a fake message of peace
to persuade Shivaji to meet
him. But Shivaji was wise to
his ways. He went prepared
for a battle. He had fitted
steel points in his left hand
and a dagger in his sleeve.
He tore open Afzal Khan’s
stomach with steel points,
and stabbed him in his back,
as he was attacked.
The first attack of Chhatrapati
Shivaji was on the Fort
of Torna, at the age of
nineteen. It is about twenty
km far away from Puna. He
captured some other forts
like, Singhagarh, Chakan
Kondana, Rajgad and
Purandar forts. Bijapur sultan
arrested the father of Shivaji
due to the rise of Shivaji’s
power. Shivaji had occupied
the fort of Javali and the
northern part of Konkon
in 1655, after rescuing his
father from the prison of
Bijapur sultan.
Aurangzeb, a Mughal
emperor sent Dilip Khan and
Jai Singh to stop Shivaji. He
was forced to sign the treaty
of Purander, due to which, he
had to give nearly 24 forts to
the Mughal kings. Aurangzeb
invited him to Agra and jailed
him in there. He returned to
his Kingdom after escaping
from Agra. Shivaji recaptured
the forts, those he lost due to
the treaty of Purander.
Shivaji was the head of
his administration. He
had eight members in his
administration to help. He
has given the freedom to
choose any religion in his
empire. He had never
collected taxes forcefully.
Shivaji had built a strong
army and is known as the
“Father of Indian Navy”. He
also introduced the guerrilla
warfare tactics.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
died on April 3, 1680 after
suffering fever for 3 weeks,
but the Marathas continued
their struggle against the
Mughal emperors under his
successors.
The first attack of Chhatrapati Shivaji was on
the Fort of Torna, at the age of nineteen. It is
about twenty km far away from Puna.
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INDIAN YOGA
SaralHastaBhujangasanaor
SahajahastaBhujangasana
(straightarmcobrapose)
Cobra pose is one of the very powerful backward
bending asana in Hatha Yoga. It has a huge
amount of benefits which cover all the body
systems. In this position the body takes the position
of cobra, raising its body and preparing to strike.

How to do
1. Bring both the hands
near the chest and place the
palms on the ground with
the fingers together pointing
forward and thumbs pointed
towards the body.
2. The elbows should be
raised towards the ceiling
close to the body.
3. Place the forehead on
the ground.
4. While inhaling slowly
raise the forehead, bend the
neck backwards and then
slowly raising the shoulders,
chest and abdomen from
the ground until the arms
are straight, very slowly,
vertebrae by vertebrae,
stretching backwards.
5. Continue to maintain the
asana, breath normally.
6. Inhale and while exhaling
slowly lower the abdomen,
chest and finally the forehead
on the ground using the
support of the arms.
7. Place the chin on the
floor and return the arms
back to the prone position.
In this position the pressure
is felt on the arms and hands
as well as the lower back.
Over time this pressure
can gradually be placed
more on to the lower back.
One should try to raise the
body up with the help of the
spine. Once the final position
is attained the arms are
straight, the chest is forward
and open, the shoulders and
In this position
the pressure
is felt on the
arms and
hands as well
as the lower
back.
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neck are back and the heels
are together. The neck is
compressed and the throat is
stretched. The facial muscles
should be relaxed. The
breathing should be normal.
The lower back and stretch
on the front side of the body.
The arch of the back, relaxing
the lower back and normal
breathing. Also on abdomen
and chest while breathing in
a relaxed way through chest.
Do’s
1. Try and keep the arms
straight, palms on the
ground.
2. Try and keep the knees
and ankles together, toes
pointed.
3. Gaze towards the ceiling.
4. You can lift the hips
and thighs if the back is not
flexible.
5. Open the chest; pull the
shoulders backwards and
downwards.
6. Relax the lower-back
and raise the hips if you
experience pain in lower-
back.
Don’ts
1. Have any distance
between the legs.
2. Let the shoulders hunch
upwards towards the ears.
Benefits
1. Helps to remove
backache and neckache
as well as keeping the
spine supple and healthy.
By arching the spine blood
circulation is increased to
that region toning the nerves
along the spinal column and
improving the communication
between the brain and the
rest of the body.
2. The pressure on the
abdomen is also beneficial
to the abdominal organs and
in particular the digestive
organs, it stimulates the
appetite, relieves flatulence
and constipation.
3. Tones the kidneys,
which help with purification of
blood, removing any stagnant
blood and improving the
health of the whole body.
4. Strengthens the adrenal
glands, which is responsible
for secretions of adrenaline,
cortisol and othe stress
hormones, the balancing
effect on the hormone
secretions is the benefit of
asanas.
5. Tones the liver, making
it beneficial for those with a
sluggish liver.
6. Helps the functioning
of thethyroid gland, which
is responsible for metabolic
activities.
7. Expands and opens the
chest, which encourages
deep breathing as well as
helping to correct rounded
shoulders.
Swatikasana
is good for
meditation,
for those who
find it difficult
to sit in more
classical
poses like
Padmasana
and
Siddhasana
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8. Useful for slipped disc
and sciatica as it relieves the
pain and can also relocate
the slipped disc.
In normal day-to-day life we
do a lot of forward bending
but not much backward
bending, therefore it is good
to practice for a healthy back
and to give a general balance
to the body.
Benefits for Women
Tones the ovaries and
the uterus and helps to
alleviate gynaecological
disorders such as leucorrhea
(irregular vaginal discharge
due to an imbalance in
oestrogen), dysmenorrhoea
(painful menstruation)
and amenorrhoea (absent
menstruation).
Asana is good for
1. Therapeutic applications
2. Back ache
3. Neck pain
4. Gynaecological disorders
5. Anorexia
6. Flatulence
7. Constipation
8. Sluggish liver
9. Impure blood
10. Stress
11. Slipped disc
Precautions and
Contraindications
1. Should not be practiced
by those with severe
problems of the spine,
stomach ulcers, hernias or
pregnant women.
2. should be practiced
with care for those with stiff
backs and for those who are
menstruating.
3. Not recommended for
people with heart diseases.
4. Should not be practiced
by those who have
undergone surgeries of
spine, brain, abdomen, heart
and lungs.
Duration
1. To begin with, this asana
should be held for 5 to ten
seconds.
2. It can be repeated 3 to
5 times, depending on the
individuals capacity.
3. With practice, the
number of repetitions can be
increased.
4. At this point reduce the
number of repetitions, but
increase the time.
5. Gradually increase the
time to 1 minute.
6. After more practice the
time can be increased up to 3
to 5 minutes.

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life style
How to
prepare for a
blind date
Are you planning for a blind date with
someone, you have not met before? Blind
dates may not be easy to go on, but do
not worry. Here are some must know
suggestions, that will help you to prepare
yourself for a blind date.
Know the person who is fixing
you up (matchmaker):
If your matchmaker knows you, your
values, likes and dislikes, they will
have a good handle on what would be
a good blind date. Do not hesitate to
Communicate with your matchmaker
about your proposed meeting.
Start with a phone call:
You should talk on the phone, before
going out on a blind date, it is important
to talk to your forthcoming date on the
phone, listen to his/her voice and ask
about his/her background, hobbies and
interests, so when you go on that first
date, though it is blind, it is not in the
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Planning and
Preparation:
Even though, it is a blind date,
you need to be planned and
prepared yourself in advance.
Wear a nice outfit which
makes you feel comfortable
and confident, have some
conversation topics and
ensure that you know the
venue well, that you are going
to like.
Meet at a public or
open place:
You have not met that person
before, so, always decide to
meet at a public place like
a restaurant, a local coffee
shop, or even a crowded
shopping plaza.
Be Punctual:
Whenever you are going for a
blind date, make sure that you
are arriving before the time,
at least a few minutes before.
During this time, you can
primp your hair and straighten
your outfit.
Limit alcohol intake:
May be your nerves can tempt
you to take that one calming
drink, override that impulse
and meet your date with
You have
not met that
person before,
so, always
decide to
meet at
a public
place like a
restaurant, a
local coffee
shop, or even
a crowded
shopping
plaza.
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clarity.
Don’t Complain
everytime:
You should always try to be
positive at the date, don’t
complain. If he complains,
then switch to another
subject.
No expectations:
Throw out any or all
expectations, it is the better
way to make yourself
happy. If you find something
interesting then its good, but
don’t feel bad, while having
disappointment. Do not think
too much about the date
and make yourself busy with
other works.
Be Real:
Do not pretend anything, just
be yourself what you are in
actuality. This is by far and
the most important rule of
the blind date.
Don’t be rude:
If you find your date is a
boring person, just opposite
to your expectations. Try to
be calm and don’t behave
rude at that moment.

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Relationship

The immense of love you have on your
loved ones, would not allow you to
compromise in selecting them the
gifts. You would want to give
them the best and you lose
yourself sometimes, in
finding the definition for
that best.
A Gift
Guide to your
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1. An office crush:
If you are in search of a gift for your crush at your work place, then
remember, things like gold necklaces, crisp Oxford shirts, or
perfumes are utter dangerous. The gift should be in such
a way that, even though your fellow office mates or boss
comes to know about it, they do not doubt your relation and
take it only as a professional gesture.
Try something as a small token of your love. It need not
necessarily be a gift card, but if they have something like a
desk collection, add a little something that blends in. The gifts
like these, will make them think about you, even when you are not
in their surroundings.
2. Girl/guy you came across, in outlet you
visit regularly:
Make sure that he/she knows the difference from you
and a regular customer, who pays the bill and leaves
the counter. Make all the gestures to let them know
that you are trying to get him/her.
Realize and alert yourselves knowing that they are
on their job and you do not create a harassment
atmosphere. Instead, use a greeting card to mention
your name and phone number and put it near to them.
The rest follows, if he/she is for you.you open up.
If you are facing such problem, here are the
few tips to select a perfect gift to five different
people, whom you developed feelings for.
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5. If they do not expect anything
You are blessed to have a partner who hardly expects
anything from you. The partners like these, would feel
happy, if do some rare things like donating money
to the needy and other charity works in their name.
Orelse who knows a gift from you turns a tradition, if
he/she likes it. Try it and get the best of love.
3. If dilemma is their dearest
Who doesn’t have the people, who give out mixed and
confused feelings, when the opposite person expresses
their love. It is not an exaggeration, if I say, most of the
girls are manufactured in this confused factory itself.
If you want to get some sort of clarity from the people
like those, gifting a book or movie you would like to
share, is perfect. A classic movie, or an elegantly
bound book from a charming used-only retailer, has an
unforgettable allure. If you want to cut the stalemate (one
way or the other), an explicitly romantic present, like a single
rose with a handwritten note, will do the trick.
4. If quarrels dominate love:
You hardly remember the loving days in your
relationship, as quarrels dominate it. In such relation,
where you still cannot afford to lose, gift a truly
thoughtful gift like the book they lost, or tickets for the
concert, they die for or a snack they love but is hard to
find.
Finally, it is not the value of the gift, but the amount of love, your
partner should feel, through the gift you gave them. If you find one
such person, you need not look back in your life again.

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Love & Romance

5 Differences
Between Love
and Attachment
Love and attachment are one and the same!!!
Not really! Did you feel the same? If so, let us
explore few things and find out how different
they are.

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5 Differences between
Love and Attachment
1. Selfish
In love, you are only
concerned about making
the other person happy and
explore the ways to make
her stay happy with you. You
do not emotionally blackmail
your partner nor manipulate
or dominate them in any
manner.
On the contrary, coming to
attachment, you are focused
upon the ways in which they
can make you happy. You
expect more from them and
even tries to control them to
avoid abandonment.
Instead of confronting your
own issues, you utilize your
partner to improve your self-
esteem and fill a void within
you. You want them to bring
you the happiness in your life
and if they failed to do, you
become frustrated.
2. Command
“Bring out your originality, try
to be true to yourself.” This
is what you can hear from
the other person, if they love
you. You will never be afraid
to expose your weaknesses.
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You want your partner to grow along
with you, when you are in love. Your
partner stimulates your growth, and
you do the same for them
Trust takes you both and
becomes a powerful catalyst
for personal growth.
Love never commands you.
Your partner’s ability to accept
you for who you are and
encourage you to pursue your
dreams allows you to let go of
the need to control their life.
Attachment on the contrary,
masters the commanding
power. You hate your partner
spending time with their
friends, play mind games,
or put an unhealthy level of
focus on pleasing them. You
constantly try to manipulate
them to stay with you, giving
least concern to their feelings.
3. Growth
You want your partner to grow
along with you, when you are
in love. Your partner stimulates
your growth, and you do the
same for them.
But in an attachment, you
restrict both your growth and
your partner’s, as your urge
to control and your inability
to solve your own problems,
makes you do so.
4. Durability
If at all the things go
unfavorably with you, and get
divorced from your partner,
you still want them to be
happy, through their life, if it
is love.
But if it is just an attachment,
you develop hatred after
getting separated and wishes
them to face tough situations
without you, in their life.
5. Ego
The ego is an utter enemy of
love. Your relationship helps
to reduce your ego, fosters
your growth, and boosts to
love your partner more. The
relationship you have with
your partner brings out the
positive changes in both.
More importantly, you’ll both
have the courage to share
your weaknesses, expose
your vulnerabilities, and
communicate from the heart.
In attachment, ego does all
the damage. This is why
many people repeatedly
fall into a stream of
disappointing relationships,
each of which involves the
same, recurrent problems.
Finally, you are now in
a dilemma and came to
a conclusion that, all the
feelings you are showing
on your partner since long
comes under attachment
category, rather than love.
Isn’t it?

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Indian Travelogue
Bagh Caves
excellence of craftmanshipBagh is a small town in the district of Dhar in the state of
Madhya Pradesh, India. These caves are located at the distance
of 95 kms from Dhar district of Central Indian state Madhya
Pradesh; these southern hill slopes are famous as “Vindhyas” in
Kukshi tehsil of Dhar districts.
T

TThese caves adjacent to the
Baghini River, depict many
Buddh sculptures like Viharas
stupa and Boddhisattvas.
How to reach
By Air: Though Bagh
Caves doesn’t have
direct air connectivity, Indore
(IDR), is the biggest Airport in
Madhya Pradesh in addition to
International connectivity. one
can get wide air connectivity
for all major cities of India like
Mumbai, Bhopal, and Delhi
from here or for here. Delhi,
which is the National Capital
of India is at a distance of
894 km from Indore, and from
Delhi on can board the flight
for any destination abroad or
domestic. Major Air carriers
like Spice jet, Air India, Indigo,
Jet Airways provides their air
services widely inbound and
outbound for all major Indian
cities and abroad.
By Train: The
nearest railway
station is Indore,
which is approx 160 km
from The Bagh Caves.
Indore railway station lies
in the Chennai-Mumbai rail
route. There are few trains
from various destinations to
Indore.
By Road: After
reaching either
Railway station or
Airport of Indore, one can
hire private buses for Dhar
or hire Taxis from Indore to
direct Bagh cave as caves
are not adjoining the main
way and so a turn will be
taken after Sardarpur ahead
to Dhar on the way to Bagh
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you should pick the option of
private taxi from Dhar to Bagh
caves as there is no public
transport available for caves
separately.
History
Ever since Buddhism arose
in India, many monuments,
sculptures, Buddha Temple’s
construction and started
spreading across the nation
and worldwide. Siddhartha
Gautama, also known as
Buddha, the founder of
Buddhism, was born in
Lumbini, Nepal. Buddhism
Starts spreading in India from
ancient Magadha, now Bihar.
Bagh Caves is one of the
finest examples of Buddhism
culture in western Madhya
Pradesh of Central India. They
are popularly known as Bagh
Caves located on the bank
of a seasonal stream called
Baghani. It is a tributary river
for Narmada river.
In the words of John Marshall,
“Of the whole vast galaxy of
monuments that antiquity has
bequeathed to India, none
are more remarkable or more
interesting to the archeologists
than her rock-hewn shrines
and monasteries”. Bagh
Caves consists of 9 wonderful
caves, built out of rock cutting,
dating between 400 and
700 AD. These caves are
surrounded with the beautiful
tourists and common people
which is its ill-fate. Buddhist
monks resided here and used
this place for meditation and
religious congregation.
The use of the word “cave” is a
bit of a misnomer, since these
are not natural, but instead
examples of Indian rock-
cut architecture. The Bagh
Caves, like those at Ajanta,
were excavated by master
paintings, having a similar
touch to Ajanta Caves in
the North of the adjoining
Maharashtra state. There
are only 2 groups of cave
temples where we can see
the murals of 5rh century
CE or before, first in Ajanta
& secondly in Bagh. Ajanta
& Ellora have got their due
popularity, but Bagh caves
have been into oblivion from
Of the whole vast galaxy of monuments
that antiquity has bequeathed to India,
none are more remarkable or more
interesting to the archeologists than her
rock-hewn shrines and monasteries
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craftmen in the perpendicular
sandstone rock face of a hill
on the far bank of a seasonal
stream, the Baghani. Of the
nine caves, only five have
survived. All of them are
‘viharas’ or monasteries
having a quadrangular plan. A
small chamber, usually at the
back, forms the ‘chaitya’, the
prayer hall. Most significant
of these five extant caves is
the Cave 4, commonly known
as the Rang Mahal (Palace of
Colors).
The paintings on the walls
and ceilings of the viharas
of Bagh, the fragments of
which are still visible in Cave
3 and Cave 4 were executed
in tempera. The ground is
prepared with a reddish-
brown gritty and thick mud
plaster, laid out on the walls
and ceilings. Over the plaster,
lime-priming was done, on
which these paintings were
executed. Some of the most
beautiful paintings were on
the walls of the portico of
Cave 4. To prevent further
loss of the values of Indian
classical art, most paintings
were carefully removed
in 1982 and today can be
seen in the Archaeological
Museum of Gwalior.

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T
Indian History
Indian history
Harshavardhana
Prabhakara Vardhana
was the first king and the
founder of the Vardhana
dynasty. The downfall of the
Gupta Empire resulted into a
number of small independent
kingdoms in North India.
There was a kingdom at
Thaneswar, that was ruled by
the Vardhana dynasty. It was
the capital of Prabhakara
Vardhana kingdom. Now, it is
a small town situated in the
vicinity of Kurukshetra in the
Haryana state of India.
The first king had two sons,
named Rajya Vardhana and
Harsha Vardhana and only
one daughter, Rajyasree.
Prabhakara Vardhana died
after a few years and his son
Rajya Vardhana succeeded
him, but the enemies
murdered him soon and then
Harsha became the ruler of
Thaneswar in A.D. 606. He
ruled the Kingdom up to A
D 647. Harsha Vardhana
defeated the kings of Kanauj
and Malwa.
Harsha Vardhana was a great
Emperor of India. He ruled
over the northern parts of
India for a period 40 years.
His Kingdom was spread
over the states of Bengal,
Punjab, Odissi and across the
Indo-Gangetic plain. Harsha
extended his empire from

the Himalayas in the North to
the Narmadha in the South
and Bay of Bengal to the
Arabian Sea. He was a great
scholar and very much fond
of literature. Three dramas
named Nagananda, Ratnavali
and Priyadarshika were
written by him. Bana was the
chief scholar in this court.
The famous writings of Bana
are Kadambari and Harsha
Charita.
King Harsha Vardhana
had shifted his capital from
Thaneswar to Kanauj. He
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Bengal and captured Eastern
Punjab, Bengal, Bihar and
Odissi. He also took over the
Dhruvasena and Ganjam parts
of the modern Odissi State.
Farmers paid 1/6th of their
produce as taxes to the
government during the period
of Harsh Varshana. There
was no death penalty during
his period. Harsha Varshana
was very generous, he had
given all his personal wealth
and belongings in charity, in
the Prayag Kumbh, that was
happened one in every five
years.
Initially, Harsha Vardhana was
the follower of Hinduism, but
later he became a Buddhist
and followed Mahayana
Buddhism. He worshiped the
Lord Siva and Sun God. Harsh
Varshana was defeated by
the Chalukya King of Vatapi,
Pulakesi II, during the 630 BC.
The Vardhana Dynasty came
to an end with the death of
Harshavardhana, after ruling
over the Indian subcontinent
for more than 41 years. Harsha
Vardhana died in A.D.647
and the empire was split into
many small states. As he did
not have any heirs, his empire
rapidly collapsed into small
states again.
Harsh Varshana was defeated
by the Chalukya King of Vatapi,
Pulakesi II, during the 630 BC.
The Vardhana Dynasty came
to an end with the death of
Harshavardhana, after ruling
over the Indian subcontinent for
more than 41 years.
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Harsha extended his empire from
the Himalayas in the North to the
Narmadha in the South and Bay of
Bengal to the Arabian Sea.

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Technology

T
LeTv, currently referred to as LeEco,
introduced 2 smartphones- LE Max and
LE 1S at an event in Delhi. On the other
hand the LE 1S smartphone prices Rs
10,999 with 32GB storage.
The LeEco Le 1S is Powered by
MediaTek Helio X10Soc clocked at
2.2GHz Octa-Core processor with
PowerVR G6200 GPU. The device
sports a 5.5-inches Full HD (1920*1080)
in-cell display with slim bezels. It has
3 GB RAM and 32GB internal memory
and there is no MicroSD card slot for
memory expansion. Runs on Android
5.0 Lollipop based EUI 5.5 and it
might be upgraded to Android 6.0
Marshmallow in future. It has a 13MP
rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
The battery is of 3000 mAh.
Affordable smartphone with
Best features for the price
Le eco 1s

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Technology
Phone : LeEco (LeTV) Le 1s
Other Names : LeTV 1S X500
Manufacturer : LeEco
Announced : January 2016
Status : Available - January 2016
Colors : Silver, Gold
Form Factor : Candybar
Dimension : 151.1 x 74.2 x 7.5 mm
Weight : 169 g
2G Network : GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 -
SIM 1 & SIM 2TD-SCDMA
3G Network : HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900
/ 2100
4G Network : LTE band 1(2100),
3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900),
40(2300), 41(2500)
Messaging : SMS, MMS, EMail, IM
Build Features : Fingerprint Sensor
Display
Type : IPS LCD capacitive
touchscreen
Colors : 16M colors
Size : 5.5 inches [BROWSE
SIMILAR]
Resolution : 1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density : 401 ppi
Multi-Touch : Yes
Accelerometer Sensor : Yes
Proximity Sensor : Yes
Hardware and OS
OS : Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Processor : Octa-core 2.2 GHz
Cortex-A53, Mediatek Helio X10 MT6795T
GPU : PowerVR G6200
Full Specifications of Le 1s:

RAM : 3 GB
Internal Memory : 16/32 GB
External Memory : No
Camera
Resolution : 13 MP, 4128 x
3096 pixels
Flash : Yes
Features : Phase
Detection Auto-focus (PDAF), Geo-tagging,
Touch Focus, Face/Smile Detection, HDR,
Panorama
Video : 2160p (4K),
1080p@30fps
Secondary : 5 MP, 720p
Connectivity
and Data Rate
GPRS : Yes
EDGE : Yes
3G & 4G : HSPA, LTE
Bluetooth : v4.1, A2DP, LE
WI-FI : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/
ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
USB : MicroUSB v2.0
GPS : Yes, with A-GPS,
GLONASS, Beidou
Browser : HTML5
User Memory
Phonebook : Practically unlimited
entries and fields, Photocall
Call Records : Practically unlimited
Internal : 16/32 GB, 3 GB RAM
Card Slot : No
Multimedia
3.5 mm Jack : Yes
Radio : FM radio
Java : No
Games : Yes + Downloadable
Loud Speaker: Yes
Battery
Type : Li-Po Battery
Capacity : 3000 mAh
Important Apps
Social Networking : Yes
Calendar : Yes
Document Viewer : Yes
Voice Recording : Yes
Voice Commands : Yes

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Automobiles
The New Maruti
Vitara Brezza SUV
Soon to Hit Indian Roads
Maruti Vitara Brezza compact SUV is going to be
launched within the Indian market by the end of
March 2016. The media drives are going to happen
between March 8 – 11, 2016.
M

MMaruti Suzuki dealers
have already started taking
bookings for the vehicle at a
token amount of Rs. 21,000.
To be positioned below the
S-Cross premium crossover,
the Vitara Brezza are Maruti’s
initial ever sub-4 meter
compact SUV within the
country.
Unveiled at the Delhi Auto
Expo, the Maruti Brezza
sub-compact SUV is
predicted to be priced from
Rs. 7 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh (ex-
showroom, Delhi). At this
value, Maruti’s sub-compact
SUV will compete against
the Mahindra TUV300, Ford
EcoSport. In contrast to
the S-Cross crossover and
Baleno premium hatchback,
the Vitara Brezza are sold
through regular Maruti Suzuki
dealerships across the state.
The Maruti Suzuki Vitara
Brezza is also the primary
product from the Indo-
Japanese auto manufacturer
that has been developed
completely in India from the
ground up by its in-house
R&D team diode by CV
Raman, executive director,
Engineering, Maruti Suzuki. All
the choices and judgments on
the Maruti Brezza were taken
by Maruti’s Indian R&D team
with no validation from the
parent company based out of
Japan. The vehicle has been,
conceptualized, designed
and developed in 3.5 years,
informs the company.
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza
are offered in six variants –
LDi, LDi (O), VDi, VDi (O),
ZDi and ZDi+ – all powered
by a 1.3-litre, 89bhp, diesel
engine. This power-engine
had been borrowed from
the company’s mid-sized
sedan Ciaz. Transmission
duties are taken care of by
a 5-speed manual casing.
Though, an AMT unit may
also return as a possibility at
a later stage. The vehicle’s
higher trim ZDi comes
loaded with Smartplay
infotainment with CarPlay,
built-in navigation with
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camera and control with
steering mounted controls.
All these picture options are
offered on different new-age
Maruti Suzuki cars in India
together with the S-Cross
and the Baleno.
The base variant of the
Vitara Brezza, LDI, gets
Bluetooth-enabled system,
speed sensitive door locks
and driver airbag protection
alongside an extra SUV
body-kit, whereas, the
optional and higher variants
are equipped with passenger
airbags and ABS (anti-lock
braking system) with EBD
(electronic brake-force
distribution) to the car.
Maruti Vitara
Brezza Mileage
Powered by the 1.3L DDiS
200, that powers the Baleno,
S-Cross & Swift, the Maruti
Vitara Brezza is expected
to return mileage of over
25kmpl, which will make it
one of the most fuel-efficient
SUVs in the country.
Maruti Vitara
Brezza LDi
Specifications
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Engine
Details
Type – 1.3-litre Multijet
Diesel
Maximum Power – 89bhp @
4,000rpm
Maximum Torque – 200Nm
@ 2,000rpm.
Transmission – 5-speed
manual gearbox
Maruti Brezza
Dimensions
Length – 3,995mm
Width – 1,790mm
Height – 1,640mm
Wheelbase – 2,500mm
Ground Clearance – 198mm
Boot Space – 328-litres
Seating Capacity – 5
Passengers
Powered by the 1.3L DDiS 200,
that powers the Baleno, S-Cross &
Swift, the Maruti Vitara Brezza is
expected to return mileage of over
25kmp
Automobiles

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INDIAN VAASTU CORNER
B

B
VAASTU CORNER
Vastu for
Couple Bedroom
Couple’s bedroom should be such that
the ambience affects in strengthening the
relationship created out of nuptial bonds. What
matters in a healthy familly is their eternal ties
and to maintain a good relationship.
Bedroom is a hub to unwind
stress and carry out different
activities of life. For a couple
choosing the bedroom in
an appropriate direction is
important for many reasons
such as to prevent untimely
death of spouse, bad health,
miscarriage in women, better
and early conception etc.
The following Vastu
tips are to be
considered:
1. Couples bedroom should
ideally be located in North-west
or South west portion of house.
2. Couples Bedroom in the
North-west is ideal if couple
is not elder in the family while
South-west is most ideal if the
couple is elder.
3. Avoid South-east corner
as it can lead to frequent
clashes and quarrels.
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4. Couples must sleep with
their head towards South and
feet in North.
5. Do not keep exposed
mirror in the couple’s bedroom.
6. Television screen,
computer screen and other
exposed mirrors should be
veiled when not in use.
7. If possible, avoid TV and
computer in couple’s bedroom
because the electromagnetic
rays and vibrations from
electronic objects may create
stress and tension.
8. Any kind or size of mirror
should be shunned in couple’s
bedroom, especially in the front
of bed and even at the side of
bed.
9. Fresh flowers should
be kept in couple’s bedroom
which symbolizes blooming of
love and fragrance of flowers
will help keeping the relation
afresh.
10. Do no install scary or nude
pictures and images in the
couple’s bedroom.
11. Avoid North-east for
couple’s bedroom, because
this place is called as Eshaan
corner which is ideal for
pooja room and constructing
bedroom can have undesirable
effects on couple’s married
life, such as untimely death
of spouse, health diseases
and miscarriage or problem in
conceiving.
12. Couples bedroom can have
light and bright colours on wall,
which help to create better
understanding among partners.
Vastu for couple bedroom
Couples
bedroom can
have light
and bright
colours on wall,
which help to
create better
understanding
among
partners.

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Indian Spiritual
Do your work as a sacrifice to
almighty, otherwise work binds
one to this material world.
Sloka:
yajnarthat karmano ‘nyatra loko ‘yam karma-bandhanah
tad-artham karma kaunteya mukta-sangah samacara
WordtowordMeaning
yajña-arthāt—only for the sake of Yajña, or Viṣṇu
karmaṇaḥ—work done; anyatra—otherwise
lokaḥ—this world; ayam—this;
karma-bandhanaḥ—bondage by work ; tat—Hi;
artham—for the sake of; karma—work;
kaunteya—O son of Kuntī; mukta-saṅgaḥ—liberated
from association; samācara—do it perfectly;
Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Chapter – 3 Verse – 9

Verse meaning
Work done as a sacrifice for
Viṣṇu has to be performed,
otherwise work binds one to
this material world. Therefore,
O son of Kuntī, perform
your prescribed duties for
His satisfaction, and in that
way you will always remain
unattached and free from
bondage.
Explanation
One has to work even for the
simple maintenance of the
body. Everyone in the world
is locked and bound to the
material existence by actions.
Lord Krishna states ‘yagna-
artaht’, sacrifices done for
the Supreme Lord without
expectation of reward are
exempt from bondage. Actions
should be performed in a way,
without desires, with firm faith
and dedication to the Supreme
Lord.
Lord Krishna states, mukta-
sangah, meaning free from
attachment. Inappropriate
are the actions that crave for
desires due to attachment.
Appropriate are the actions
that are free from desires and
attachment. All actions should
be performed as a sacrifice
to the Supreme Lord and
no sacrifice should ever be
performed with an intention for
reward.
Living entities being bound
to material nature by their
actions refers to actions which
are contrary to divinity and
righteousness as delineated
in Vedic scriptures. Instead of
working hard to acquire funds
for self gratifying endeavours,
which causes one to bound
in the material existence.
Activities performed as an
offering to the Supreme Lord
known as yagna or sacrifice
should be performed which
are not bound to the material
nature.
One who has realised the
effulgent Supreme Lord
becomes free from all
bondage. The smrti scriptures
also state that jivas, living
entities are bound by actions
and declare that all actions are
ropes of bondage. Everyone
is bound by their actions but
the actions that are prescribed
in the Vedic scriptures as an
offerring to the Supreme Lord
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T
Indian Events
Attukal is a Hindu pilgrimage centre in
Thiruvananthapuram, in the state of Kerala,
India. It is situated about two kilometres to
the south east from Sree Padmanabhaswamy
Temple in Thiruvananthapuram City
Festival
of Women
Attukal ponkala
The Goddess in the temple of Attukal
is worshipped as the Supreme
Mother, creator of all living beings
and the mighty preserver as well as
destroyer of them all.
Mythgology
Attukal Bhagavathy is supposed
to be the divinised form of
Kannaki, the famous heroine of
Chilappathikaaram, written by Ilanko
adikal, the Tamil Poet. The story
goes that after the destruction of
the ancient city of Madurai, Kannaki
left the city and reached Kerala
via Kanyakumari and on the way
to Kodungalloor took a sojourn
at Attukal. Kannaki is supposed
to be the incarnation of Parvathy,
the consort of Lord Shiva. The
all powerful and benign Attukal
Bhagavathy reigns eternally supreme
at Attukal and nurses devotees as a
mother does to her children.
Attukal ponkala or
festival
Experience the euphoria of religion,
faith and beliefs during the Attukal
Pongala festival celebrated at
the renowned Attukal Bhagavathi
Indian Events

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Indian Events
temple in Kerala’s capital
city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Only women are allowed to
participate in the Ponkala
ritual. Right from the night
before the Ponkala day,
thousands of women,
regardless of religious faith,
assemble at the temple
premises and on either side
of the roads leading to the
shrine, to make the Pongala
offering. Devotees from
across the country and even
from abroad to participate in
the ritual.
‘Ponkala’ or making of
payasam or ‘gheer’ or
sweet pongal is the most
important festival of Attukal
Bhagavathy Temple.
Ponkala (literally means
to boil over) is a ritualistic
offering of a sweet dish
consisting of rice porridge,
sweet brown molasses,
coconut gratings, nuts and
raisins. The ten-day- long
celebration commences in
the Malayalam month of
Makaram-Kumbham (Feb -
March) on the Karthika star.
Ponkala ceremony is on the
auspicious day of Pooram
star which coincides with the
full moon.
The festival commences
with the musical rendering
of the story of the Goddess
(Kannaki Charitam) during
the “Kappukettu ceremony”.
The story invokes the
presence of Kodungallur
Bhagavathy and the slaying
of the Pandyan King. The
song will continue for all the
nine days preceding Ponkala.
The event of the Goddess
annihilating the Pandyan
King is accompanied by
much sound and fury of
the temple drums and
“Vaykurava” by devotees,
immediately followed by the
lighting of the hearths for the
preparation of the offering for
the Goddess.
Ponkala’ or
making of
payasam or
‘gheer’ or
sweet pongal
is the most
important
festival
of Attukal
Bhagavathy
Temple
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Indian Events
On the ninth day of the festival
the world famous Attukal
Pongala Mahotsavam takes
place. The entire city along
with the temple premises and
houses of people irrespective
of caste, creed and religion,
open fields, roads, commercial
institutions, premises of
Government offices etc.
emerges as a consecrated
ground for observing Pongala
rituals for more than 2.5
million women devotees
assembling from different
parts of Kerala and outside.
The ceremony is exclusively
confined to women
folk and the enormous
crowd, which gathers
in Thiruvananthapuram
city on this auspicious
day is reminiscent of the
Kumbhamela Festival of
North India.
The congregation of women
for the attukal pongala has
earned the distinction from
the guiness book of world
record in 2009.
This festival commemorates
the victory of Good over
Evil, by the slaying of
Pandyan King. Throughout
the festival an atmosphere
of celebration and festivity
prevails and there are the
solemn observances such
as the regular conduct of
Bhajans, musical concerts,
ballets depicting folk and
temple arts etc. in the temple
premises. This is symbolic
of the philosophy that
human and divine affairs are
interwoven so minutely in all
its disquisitions. Processions
of colourful floats of the deity
from all around, carried with
pomp and devotion by the
devotees congregating in the
temple premises provides a
pleasing experience.

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manish malhotras
2016
Collection
at Charity-show
Fashion Style

108
Fashion Style
m

mManish Malhotra showcased his latest textile
collection with Katrina Kaif for the Sahachari
Foundation. He mesmerized the crowd yet again,
with his showstoppers Katrina Kaif and Aditya
Roy Kapoor, in beautiful clothes embroidered with
regal threadwork. The bollywood couple looked so
perfect together, it would be a treat to watch their
upcoming movie: Fitoor.
Katrina Kaif looked bold and in great shape for this
mirror work lehenga choli by Manish Malhotra

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Fashion STYLE

112
FashionFashionSpecial Movie

Director
Ram Madhvani
Music
Vishal Khurana
Cast & Crew
Sonam Kapoor
Shabana Azmi
Neerja
When Neerja was said to be a biopic based
on the real life brave heart ‘Neerja Bhanot’,
several felt Sonam would not suit for such
realistic brave role.
However, the makers still went forward
believing in Masakkali girl and finally, their
confidence was kept up by Sonam, giving
a flawless performance. Being regarded as
the top most movie of Sonam, the success
and appreciations gave a good boost to the
actress to plan several other women based
biopics. If the same trend continues, even
the heroes would have no other option to
concentrate on some male biopics, as they
would find hard to convince an actress to act
beside them as the heroine.

114
Director
Abhishek Kapoor
Music
Amit Trivedi
Cast & Crew
Aditya Roy Kapur
Katrina Kaif, Tabu
fitoor
A mere adoption of a popular script like
‘Great Expectations’ and making it as a
film, does not do it all. The popularity of that
script even carries a lot of responsibility.
In that lines, Fitoor could not do well. Most
of the emotions in the film are the artistic
kind of nature or to say far from the reality.
That is the reason, one finds it tough to
relate it personally and so tagged Fitoor as
an intellectuals entertainer rather than a
layman’s.
However, Aditya Roy Kapur’s performance
is the only hope for one to turn to the
theaters and again Katrina Kaif is a let
down, for her poorly narrated character.
Special Movie

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Special Movie

Director
Hanu Raghavapudi
Music
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Cast & Crew
Nani
Mehrene Kaur
krishna gadi veera
prema gadha
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha might be
the only film, that received a unanimous positive
talk from all over the world after a long time in
Tollywood. Right from the first show itself, along
with the audience, all the reviews declared
the movie to be a super hit. With this film, now
the so called natural star even opened up his
market in the mass areas. The film is doing well
in the ‘C’ centres too, giving a hope to Nani, to
do the mass films with the big makers from now
on.
The well planned screenplay, including healthy
comedy and attractive narration skills, makes
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha, a sure
watchable.

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EVIEW
BOLLYWOOD
Story :
Neerja Bhanot (Sonam Kapoor)
aspires to become an air hostess
or a model and she dreams big.
With great support from her
family, Neerja Bhanot becomes
independent and well matured
in thoughts. Finally she turns air
hostess and it is her big day. The
very first flight takes her to an
unusual incident when a batch of
terrorists hijacks the flight carrying
300 passengers. Neerja struggles
a lot to save the passengers and
the rest of the film is how Neerja
Bhanot saves their lives sacrificing
her life forms the story of Neerja.
Watch the film on silver screen to
completely know about it.
Analysis :
The first half of Neerja has been
well written and it takes some
time to bring an impression on the
characters. The naturally narrated
family drama has been lovely and
slowly the focus moves towards
the major plot. The movie has been
narrated with good pace and it
never comes down throughout. The
director made sure that he added
enough commercial elements. On
the whole the first half of Neerja
has been completely impressive.
The second half of Neerja too
continued the same pace and the
audience stick towards their seats
waiting for the next interesting
episode.
Final Word:
Neerja is a movie that should not
be missed. A great narration with
some stupendous performers on
board makes Neerja a must watch.
The naturally
narrated
family
drama has
been lovely
and slowly
the focus
moves
towards the
major plot.
Neerja
3.5/5

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TOLLYWOOD

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