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Jain And Young Harmony Organisation English Weekly MagazineTRANSCRIPT
Sashin Shah,
President
(JAY-HO)
Sashin Deepak Shah
from is a native of
Kutch, Gujarat
currently residing at Matunga, Mumbai. Sashin is
a post graduate in Event Management and is an
Event Management professional since 2004.
Married to Prerana Shah also a native of Kutch,
Gujarat, and has a 4 years old daughter. Currently
Sashin owns a wedding Planning Company called
Vivaah Planners and an Event Management
Company named The E-Factory.
The idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth
and create a platform for their talents and present
to it to the world.
UTH-N-YNG was generated as an idea for all the
Jain Youth to be aware about not only about
Jainism & Jain Current Happenings but also to get
an overview of what is happening around the
world. With sections like Technology, Food &
Lifestyle, Travel, Finance & Tutorials UTH-N-
YNG will be a one-stop-shop for all the info
required for the youth.
A.T.M (Artistic Talent Management) was
specially designed by Sashin as he is from the
field of Event Management and gets many
chances to present new talent to the world may it
be for Singing, Dancing, Acting, Art & Crafts or
Speech. “My idea is to get the Jain community to
such a level where every ones knows a Shah,
Gala, Mehta or Jain as much as they know any
Kapoor, Khan, Chopra or Kumar” says Sashin
Shah. “Hope we are able to fulfill our dreams for a
better future”
JAY-HO!
Bhavik Veera,
President
(JAY-HO)
Bhavik Vinod Veera, a choreographer by passion
has done MBA in
Marketing and owns a
dance company named
Spunk Dance Company.
Bhavik is a native of Kutch, Gujarat and is
currently residing in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. Being
passionate about dance, Bhavik likes to bring
creativity and emotions through his dances.
His idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth
and give platform to the hidden talents of Jain
Youth and take them to the higher level. As he
always says,
“STAY TUNED.STAY UNITED”
UTH-N-YNG magazine is created especially for all Jain Youth not only giving information of
what’s happening around but also giving them opportunity to express their views and ideas and
helping them to create better future.
A.T.M – Bhavik says, it is an initiative taken by
his friend and colleague Sashin Shah and he liked
the idea behind it. As a choreographer, he too
likes to present new talent from dance field.
He says, “Anyone can become Michael Jackson or Shah Rukh Khan or Ranbir Kapoor or Katrina
Kaif, but end of the day it’s only you who carries
your own personality”.
JAY-HO!
8 MOST FAMOUS JAIN
TEMPLES IN INDIA
Jainism is a religion that prescribes pacifism and a
path of non-violence towards all living beings.
The purpose of life according to Jainism is to undo the negative effects of karma through mental
and physical purification. This process leads to liberation accompanied by a great natural inner
peace. There are as many as 4.2 million Jain followers in
India and about 6 to 12 million worldwide. A Jain temple is called Derasar or Mandir depending on
where in India it is located. They are usually built
from marble stone as demonstrated by this list of
amazing Jain temples in India.
LAL MANDIR
Located just opposite the massive Red Fort, the
Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and
best known Jain temple in Delhi. Originally built
in 1526, the temple has undergone many
alterations and additions in the past and was
enlarged in the early 19th century. The imposing red sandstone temple is also known as Lal Mandir.
SONAGIRI
The small town of Sonagiri (literally, the golden
peak) is situated on a hill in central India. Several
spotless white Jain temples are scattered around
Sonagiri. Both pilgrims and tourists are required
to climb the 300 steps to the top bare-footed. Once
at the top, travelers can marvel at the view of
countless white temples and chhatris whichever
way you look.
KHAJURAHO JAIN TEMPLES
The village of Khajuraho is one of the most
popular tourist destinations in India. It’s numerous
Hindu and Jain temples are famous for their erotic
sculpture. The temples were built over a span of
200 years, from 950 to 1150. During the
Chandella rule, Khajuraho was home to a large and flourishing Jain community. The Jains
apparently lived on the east side of town and a number of Jain temples have survived in this part
of Khajuraho. Two of the large temples still stand in a good state of preservation.
GOMATESHWARA TEMPLE
The monolithic statue of Gomateshwara stands on a hill in the city of Shravanabelagola.
Gomateshwara was the second son of Lord Adinatha, the first of the 24 Tirthankara
(enlightened human). The 17.38 meter (58 ft) high monolithic stone statue is regarded as one of the
largest monolithic statues in the world. It was
created around 983 AD by Chavundaraya, a
minister of the Ganga Kingdom. Once in 12 years
the Mahamastakabhisheka festival is held and the
statue of Gomateshwara is bathed in milk, curds,
ghee, saffron and gold coins.
DILWARA TEMPLES
Located near Mount Abu (Rajasthan’s only hill
station), the Dilwara temples are world famous for
their stunning use of marble. The ornamental
detail spreading over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply amazing.
There are 5 Jain temples here, each with its own unique identity and named after the small village
in which it is located. All the temples were built by the Chalukya dynasty between the 11th and
13th centuries.
PALITANA
The city of Palitana is a major pilgrimage center
for Jains. The temples of Palitana are considered
the most sacred pilgrimage place in Jainism. There are hundreds of Jain temples located on the
sacred Mount Shatrunjaya, exquisitely carved in marble. They were built by generations of Jains
over a period of 900 years, from the 11th century onwards. The top is reached by climbing 3,572
steps, a heavy 2 hour accent.
RANAKPUR TEMPLE
Dedicated to Adinatha, the Jain Temple in
Ranakpur rises majestically from the slope of a
hill. The temple is supported by over 1444 marble
pillars, carved in exquisite detail. The pillars are
all differently carved and no two pillars are the
same. The construction of the temple and
quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara’s conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence
the cosmos. The dating of this temple is controversial but it was probably built between the
late 14th and mid-15th centuries.
NAKODA
Nakoda ji is one of the famous Jain temple of India.This sacred tirtha is at a distance of 13 kms
from Balotara Railway station and 1 km from Mewad city. It is situated in the forest in the hills.
In this tirtha with a charming natural atmosphere all-around, we have an idol of Mulnayaka Shri
Parshvanath Bhagavan. It is black in complexion, 58 cms in height and in Padmasana posture. The
idols is extremely charming and miraculous. The miracles of the presiding deity of this spot, Shri
Bhairavaji Maharaj are well-known. We have a
reference which states that the ancient name of
Nakoda was Virampur. It is said that in the third
century before the Vikrama era, two brothers, Shri
Virasen and Shri Nakoresen raised two villages
Virampur and Nakorenagar at a distance of twenty
miles. They also get constructed two temples of
Shri Chandraprabhu Bhagavan and Shri
Suparshva Bhagavan.
IB BOARD, THE NEW
STATUS SYMBOL?
Today, parents have a plethora of educational
boards from which to choose, to enroll their
child/ren. It is no longer just the SSC (Secondary
School Certificate) or ICSE (Indian Certificate of
Secondary Education). Get Ahead presents a
series of articles on the educational boards
gaining popularity today. This is a look at
the International Baccalaureate (IB) board.
IB is the abbreviation for International Baccalaureate.
It is an internationally-recognised school system
made up of three educational programmes:
i. PYP: The Primary Years Programme
(Kindergarten to Class 5).
ii. MYP: The Middle Years Programme (Class 6
to Class 10).
iii. DP: The Diploma Programme (Class 11 to
Class 12).
The IB programme was founded in 1968 by the
International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), a
non-profit educational organisation based in
Geneva, Switzerland. Despite having its headquarters in Switzerland, the IBO is an
international organisation, not associated with any particular country and free of national political
educational agendas.
How is IB different from, say, CBSE? Is it only
for gifted children? Can my 'normal' child
cope up with IB?
The IB programme is more practical and application-based. It has a broader spectrum of
subjects that lead to all-round development.
IB examinations test students' knowledge, not their memory and speed. There are no
examinations till the Middle Years Programme (Class 10). The focus of the IB pedagogy is on
'how to learn' rather than 'what to learn'.
There are no prescribed textbooks; students can
choose their own books.
The purpose of IB is to produce global citizens.
But sometimes, the IB programme does use the
local curriculum as a base. For example, Hindi
can be offered as a second language in the IB
Diploma Programme. The IB curriculum is more challenging than
educational boards like CBSE and ICSE. But the challenge is in the quality of assignments, not in
the amount of work assigned.
What are the subjects in PYP?
Subjects in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) are:
1. Language
2. Social Studies
3. Mathematics
4. Science and Technology
5. Arts
6. Personal, Social and Physical education
What are the subjects in MYP?
Subjects in the Middle Years Programme (MYP)
are:
1. 1st Language
2. 2nd Language
3. Humanities (History and Geography) 4. Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
5. Mathematics (Number, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics)
6. Arts (Visual Arts and Performing Arts) 7. Physical Education
8. Technology (Computers)
What are the subjects in DP?
DP students choose one subject from each of the
following six 'Subject Groups':
• Group 1: First Language (English)
• Group 2: Second Language (French,
Hindi, etc).
• Group 3: Individuals and Societies
(History, Economics, Business and
Management, etc).
• Group 4: Sciences (Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Environmental Systems).
• Group 5: Mathematics and Computer
Science. • Group 6: Electives (either Visual Arts or a
second subject from Groups 3, 4 or 5). In addition, all DP students must study a two-year
course called Theory of Knowledge (TOK); work to produce an Extended Essay (EE); and engage in
Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS).
What are TOK, EE and CAS?
Theory of Knowledge is an essay of 1,200-1,600
words written on a given title (from a choice of
ten), followed by a ten-minute presentation of the
essay by the DP student in class.
Extended Essay is an original independent
research leading a DP student to produce a comprehensible written piece of 3,500-4,000
words in any chosen subject and title. Under Creative, Action and Service, each DP
student must complete at least 150 hours spread out over one-and-a-half years, engaging in some
form of Creativity, participating in sport or other physical Action, and doing social Service.
What are IB World Schools?
Schools recognised by the International
Baccalaureate Organisation and offering the IB
curriculum are known as IB World Schools.
There are just 18 IB World Schools in India [ ]
scattered over 11 cities.
Five of these schools have begun offering IB in
the past five months alone.
The list of IB World Schools in India is as
follows:
Western India
• American School of Bombay, Mumbai [ ]
-- Day school offering PYP, MYP & DP • Dhirubhai Ambani [ ] International
School, Mumbai -- Day school offering DP
• Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai -- Day school offering DP
• Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai -- Day school offering DP
• Ahmedabad [ ] International School,
Ahmedabad -- Day School offering PYP
• Mahatma Gandhi [ ] International School,
Ahmedabad -- Day school offering MYP
• Mahindra United World College of India,
Pune -- Boarding school offering DP
• Mercedes-Benz International School, Pune
-- Day school offering PYP & MYP
North India
• American Embassy School, Delhi [ ] --
Day school offering DP
• The British School, Delhi -- Day school
offering DP • Pathways World School, Gurgaon --
Boarding school offering PYP & DP • SelaQui World School, Dehra Dun --
Boarding school offering DP
South India
• Canadian International School, Bangalore -- Mixed (Boarding & Day) school
offering DP
• The International School of Bangalore,
Bangalore – Mixed (Boarding & Day)
school offering DP
• Oakridge International School, Hyderabad
-- Day school offering PYP
• Chinmaya International Residential
School, Coimbatore -- Boarding school offering DP
• Good Shepherd International School, Ooty – Boarding school offering DP
• Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal – Boarding school offering DP
East India No IB Schools in Eastern India yet.
Only one IB World School in India, The
American School of Bombay, is an IB-only school
(offering no other curriculum). It is also the only
Why should I select IB for my child?
1. The IB Diploma has earned universal reputation
for rigorous assessment, giving students access to
the top colleges and universities in India and the
world. IB is fast becoming the programme of
choice for Indian students preparing to pursue
higher education abroad.
2. The IB curriculum equips students with the
tools needed to succeed in higher education, such as self-confidence, preparedness, research skills,
organisational skills and being actively engaged in own learning.
3. Some universities even offer scholarships to IB diploma holders.
4. University admissions around the world are getting competitive by the day. Admission officers
are increasingly looking for other evidence that a
student will succeed in the university - such as
exposure to quality curriculum, research abilities,
international outlook and social service - all
enhanced by IB.
Is the IB only for the elite?
Pursuing the IB programme can be very
expensive, with annual fees as high as Rs 250,000.
But the IBO vigorously maintains that the IB
programme is not elitist. Mahatma Gandhi
International School, an IB World School based in
Ahmedabad, is a 200-student municipal school where slum children study together with
expatriate children.
How can I teach at an IB World School? The IBO conducts frequent workshops for
prospective and experienced IB World School teachers.
THIS DIWALI WELCOME
GUESTS WITH A RANGOLI! Step 1: Select the Diwali Rangoli Design
Count how many dots are needed horizonatlly and how many
dots are needed vertically
(this design is 9 dots vertically and 9 dots horizontally)
Step2: Apply gheru (brown earthy clay) on the surface (either on the ground directly or on any flat surface). I have done the rangoli on a wooden plank left over after carpentry work!
Flat surface on which to make the rangoli design
Step 3: If, like me, you cannot make dots in a straight line freehand, use a ruler or a paper already punched with holes. It is always best to use white rangoli powder to make the dots as these are more clearly visible than coloured rangoli dots. Colours should be used to fill in the rangoli design.
Step 4: Carefully lift the punched-holes paper by raising it and quickly tilting it off to the side on a paper, so that the rangoli powder on the paper does not spill on to the flat surface of your design.
Step 5: Start the design by taking a small pinch of the white rangoli powder. Many people make the mistake of picking up the powder the way they do salt or masala powder, with the thumb and forefinger tightly holding the powder and dropping it straight on the surface to make the lines of the design. What you should do is hold therangoli powder in such a way that it sort of trickles off from the side very gently. This creates a much thinner line than if you simply dropped it directly on the surface.
Note the gentle sideways-movement of sprinkling
the white rangoli powder
Step 6: Start the design from one corner and move on to the other corners, as it is then easier to do the center pattern of the rangoli design.
Do one corner first
Step 7: After doing the 4 corners, do the center diamond pattern
Corners and center completed
Step 8 and 9: Complete the full design little by little
Step 10: Never put coloured rangoli powder directly as filling for the rangoli design. You must always mix it first with a little white powder. However, remember that the more white powder you use, the lighter the shade you will get. So put little at a time till you get the desired colour shade.
Mixing colured golden powder with a little white rangoli powder
Step 11 onwards till final completed design: Now, fill up each section of the rangolidesign with other colours. Do not overdo it and make it over-the-top colourful!
FINAL OUTPUT !
CORBETT - THE LAND OF
TRUMPET & ROAR
Located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand,
Corbett National Park acts as a protected area for
Bengal tigers of India, which are a critically
endangered species. Corbett National Park was
established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. The
standard altitude of this national park ranges from
360 m to 1,040 m. It is home to around 50 species of trees, 580 bird species and 50 species of
animals along with 25 reptile species.
Sprawled across an area of 1,308.58
square km, the region includes 520
sq km of dense core
area while the
buffer area spreads
across 797.72 sq
km. The dense core area of the reserve forms the
Jim Corbett National Park. This national park
comprises 512.8 sq km of area, which covers
riverine belts, hills, marshy depressions, lakes,
streams and grasslands.
History of Corbett
Named after the hunter and conservationist James
E Corbett, Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. Jim Corbett played a key
role in the establishment of the reserve.
Formerly, some of the areas of this park were part of the princely state of Tehri Garhwal. In order to
make the area less vulnerable for Rohilla invaders, the forests located within the region were cleared.
However, a part of this region was ceded to the
East India Company by the Raja of Tehri. This
was done by him so as to return favours to the
East India Company as it had assisted the Raja of
Tehri in ousting gurkhas from his land.
A tribe of the Terai, which was known as the
Bokas, settled on this land and began cultivation.
However, in the 1860s, with the advent of British
rule, this tribe was evicted from the land. After
this, the control of the land was passed on to the
hands of the British Forest Department. The
department, after gaining control over the land, prohibited cultivation along with operation of
cattle stations of this land.
In 1907, the British administration focussed
on the possibility of establishing a game
reserve on this land. As
a result of this consideration, in 1936, a reserve
area known as Hailey National Park was
established which sprawls across an area of
323.75 sq km. However, this preserve was
renamed as Ramganga National Park in 1954-55,
which was later renamed again in 1955-56 as
Corbett National Park.
In 1974, Jim Corbett National Park was chosen as
the location for Project Tiger. At present, this
national park is among the 13 protected areas,
which is covered under the Terai Arc Landscape Programme by the World Wildlife Fund.
This park does not authorise hunting, however it
permits timber cutting for domestic purposes. Later, rules were passed, which prohibited killing
and capturing of reptiles, mammals and birds.
The best time to visit
Corbett National Park is
from November 15 to June
15. The park remains
closed for the rest of the
year as its roads are
washed out during
monsoons. However, the
buffer zones Jhirna and
Sitabani are open throughout the year.
Things to do in Corbett
Jeep safaris are conducted at 6 am and 2.30 in the afternoon. Safaris can be booked and tickets can
be bought by tourists at Ramnagar, the headquarters of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
Elephant safaris are also conducted inside the park, which start from Dhikala near the Patli Dun
Valley. Local guesthouses in Corbett have canteens that serve simple food. Books on the
tiger and souvenirs can be bought at the canteen
in Bijrani range forest. Tourists and adventure
enthusiasts can also try out various
budget packages for trip to Corbett.
Travelling to Corbett
To reach Corbett, Ramnagar is the gateway. at 51
km away from the national park. The best way to reach Ramnagar is through Delhi. Although the
nearest airport to the destination is in Patnagar, 50 km away, Delhi is the closest international airport.
Ramnagar railway station is connected to Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and other nearby towns.
Tourists can also take a bus from Nainital or Delhi to reach the destination. The town’s bus station is
located near the railway station. National
Highway 121 connects Ramnagar to other cities.
Corbett Museum houses memorabilia of the
famous conservationist and writer Jim Corbett. At
Corbett Waterfall, which drops from a height of
almost 20 m, tourists can enjoy camping and a
family picnic. Situated at the fringes of Patli Dun
valley, Dhikala has a rest house, which was built a
hundred year ago.
By Air: Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50
km is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of
300 km is the nearest international airport.
By Rail: Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track
from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park.
By Road: Dhikala is 300 km from Delhi, 403 km
from Lucknow and 51 km from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-
Ramnagar. The turn off is some 7 km beyond
Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board.
The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly. Kichha.
Rudrapur. Doraha. Kashipur.
Delhi to Corbett Road Map
Corbett National Park features a variety of places
to stay as the accommodation here ranges from
luxury hotels to budget hotels, forest lodges and
camps. Most of the accommodations are located
outside the park and are approximately 10 to 12
kms away. If you want to have a luxuriousand memorable holiday and have no budget
constraints then choose to stay in Corbett Leela Vilas, Corbett Hideaway, Infinity Resort, Solluna
Resort or Country Inn Treetops Resort.
A deluxe hotel will cost you a little less than the luxury hotel and will provide you with great
comfort and service. Accommodations under this
category are Tiger Camp, Corbett River View
Retreat, Ramganga Resort and Ashoka's Tiger
Trail, which is situated inside the park.
If you are looking for a standard hotel then try
Corbett Suman Grand, The Wild Crest Resort,
Corbett Jungle Club or Corbett Jungle Club. In
the budgetcategory you can try Corbett Kingdom
or Corbett International these places are equipped
with basic amenities and are fit for budget
travellers.
In case you want a bit of an adventure then choose
to book your stay inforest lodges or camps like Dhikala Forest Lodge, Gairal Forest Lodge or
Camp Forktail Creek Jungle Lodge.
IS DIWALI KUCH MEETHA
HO JAAYE ?
Diwali, one of the biggest Hindu festivals is right
around the corner, and its time to get cooking
some delicious sweets and snacks. If you are in India, you’d be relishing tonnes of decadent
sweets that would be decking the Mithaiwallahs or Halwai ki Dukan (sweetmeat shops). But being in
US, its hard to find some of those authentic delicacies. yet, that’s no reason to sit back and
brood. Here are some really easy yet delicious Diwali Special Sweets that you can make right at
your home; make the most of your time, so you
can enjoy the other celebrations too with equal
gusto!
1. Rava-Besan Laddoos
Ingredients:
1 cup Besan (Gram Flour)
1 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter)
2 cup Rava (Semolina)
1 cup Sugar
1-2 cup Water
Sliced Almonds and cashews to garnish
Method:
Take the ghee in a non-stick pan. Once the ghee is
melted add rava to it and half roast it till it
becomes faint light pinkish and starts giving out
roasted smell. Don’t overcook it.
Then add the besan to it and roast again for about 5 mins till the mixture becomes golden brown in
color. Along with this, keep another pan to make the
sugar syrup with all the sugar and water. Keep stirring the sugar syrup and check the consistency
till it comes to single-wired texture (take a little sugar syrup between your fingers and check to see
that the syrup forms a single strand as you pull
your fingers apart).
Take the rava-besan mixture in a plate and allow it
to cool. Once the sugar syrup is done, don’t let it
cool much, and add it to the rava till it becomes
like a thick paste. Keep adding the syrup a little at
a time, just enough so you can make a loose ball
when you take some mixture in your hand.
Mix everything well and let it rest for 7-8 hours or
even for overnight, to be on the safer side. You
can see that the mixture when cooled enough, it
becomes a bit thicker than before; Make laddus
out of it and garnish them with sliced almonds and cashews.
These can be stored in an air-tight container for about 10-12 days at room temperature, and more
if refrigerated.
2. Koprapaak (Coconut Burfi)
Ingredients: 1 can condensed milk
2 cups dessicated coconut 2 tsp cardamom powder
2 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup nuts – chopped (pistachios, almonds,
cashews)
A few strands of saffron – to decorate
Method:
Keep a little coconut and a few pistachios aside
for garnishing. Mix the condensed milk and the
remaining coconut in a bowl. Add the sugar and
elaichi powder and stir on a low flame for about
4-5 mins. The milk is already thick, so don’t over-
heat else it may get burnt. Remove from flame,
then add the chopped nuts and set aside till the
mixture has cooled down enough to handle with
your hands.
Shape into small laddoos(round balls). Roll each laddoo in a little dessicated coconut. Garnish each
with a slit of pistachio and saffron. Alternately, you can spread the mixture after removing from
flame into a slightly greased plate or thali which has edges. Then use a knife to cut into squares or
diamonds if you want to make Coconut Burfi instead of laddoos.
3. Microwave Peda (Milk Pedas)
Ingredients: 1 tin (nestle) Condensed Milk
1 cup (whole) Milk Powder
1 tbsp Kewra Essence or Rose Essence
1/4 cup finely chopped Pistachio
2 tbsp melted (unsalted) Butter
Method:
Mix together the condensed milk, milk powder,
melted butter and the essence in a microwave dish
(preferably) a corning ware dish. Microwave it for
first four minutes. Remove and stir it thoroughly.
Again microwave it for another 2 minutes.
Remove and let it cool for sometime. Divide them
equally into small lemon sized balls.
Take an empty thread spool and one by one press the balls with the spool on a wax paper. Now you
get a beautiful design. Sprinkle the finely chopped pistachio on the pedas. The pedas are ready. Serve
it on a decorated dish.
4. Phirni or Kheer(Rice Pudding)
Ingredients:
1 cup – rice
1 litre – milk
1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 cup condensed milk (unsweetened)
1 cup – sugar
** you can reduce the sugar to half or skip it if
using sweetened condensed milk cashew nuts fried in ghee – for garnish
Method: Wash the rice once. Keep it aside.
Fry some sugar in ghee for a min. Add the rice to the sugar and fry for a min. Add 2 cups of water to
it and allow it to cook in a pressure cooker upto 3
whistles. After that remove the lid and add milk to
cooked rice. Let it boil for 5 mins, then add sugar.
Boil again for 5 mins. After that add condensed
milk to it to make it nice and thick.
Finally add cashew nuts, garnish with some
saffron strands, and serve, either hot or cold.
5. Shahi Pista Roll or Pista Burfi
Ingredients:
Pista (Pistachios), unsalted and chopped, 1 Tbsp
Khoya or mawa, 1/2 cup
Milk powder, 1 tspn
Sugar, 2 Tbsp
Varak (silver foil), 3-4 sheets (optional)
Cardamom, powdered, 1/2 tspn
Method:
Take khoya and sugar in a thick pan and heat over
medium heat with continuous stirring till it start to
leave the sides, about 5 minutes. Add cardamom
powder. Transfer to a plate and let it cool so that it is
comfortable to touch. Add milk powder and knead well to make it a dough. Divide the dough into
smaller balls and roll each to form a long cylindrical (tube) of diameter 1 cm. Carefully
stick the silver foil all round each of the tubes. (optional)
Cut each roll into smaller rolls of 2cm size. Store
in an air-tight container. If its too hard for you to
make the rolls, just spread the mixture on a
greased plate, let it cool, then cut into diamond
shapes to make Pista Burfi instead.
THE 10 UNUSUAL TECH
DIWALI 2012 GIFTS
The USB Paper Shredder and Letter Opener combo is simple plug-and-play device compatible
with all operating systems. Not only is it perfect for use when plugged into a computer, but can be
operated by AA batteries as well, making it
suitable for emergencies.
Available in the market for Rs 995, it has a 1.6L
plastic container to collect all shredded paper,
along with a forward/reverse button.
Charging your smartphone anytime, anywhere
becomes easy with the Sony CP-ELSB
powerbank. Compatible with most smartphones,
this device has a 2,000mAh battery that will charge your phone when it runs out of juice.
The device measures (28x125x26.5mm) and
weighs just 87grams and can be recharged via USB cable, with charging time of approximately 6
hours. The Sony CP-ELSB powerbank is available in the Indian market at a price of Rs 1,350.
Philips AS111 Android Docking station plays and
charges Android phones and auto-synchronises its
clock with your device. It comes bundled with
Songbird music manager so you can sync music
between your phone and PC, and a free app for
more functions. This device is priced at Rs 5,999
in India.
If your happen to use Apple devices, then you can go for Philips AJ3270D, priced at Rs 3,999. This
device lets you play your favorite music from and iPod, iPhone and also charges them and comes
with a digital alarm clock, so you can wake up to your favourite
Parrot A R Drone 2.0 is a quadracopter gaming
device equipped to fly at a height of 162 feet and
is fitted with a 720p 30fps HD camera to view and
record the flight. It can be operated and controlled
with any smartphone and tablet, including
iPhones, iPads and gadgets powered by Android.
Other features of the quadracopter include 360-
degree in-flight rotation, HD video recording,
indoor and outdoor flying option and Wi-Fi. It
also supports video recording via USB device.
Parrot A R Drone 2.0 is available at Rs 31,990 in India, with a year-long
Looking for wireless speakers? Here it is. Nokia
Play 360 wireless speakers are available for Rs 9,350 in the market. As the name says, the
speakers have 360-degree omni-directional sound and plays music through Bluetooth 2.1.
Other options for connectivity include NFC,
microUSB charger connector and 3.5 mm
standard audio jack. With a price tag of Rs 9,350,
these wireless speakers measure
110x124x110mm, weigh 514 gram and offer
operating time of 21 hours.
It can be quite frustrating if your gadget's battery
dies while you are travelling and even worse when the back-up battery is missing.
The Torus Solar Backpack, priced at Rs 9,700, is there to help you. The backpack has a detachable
solar panel zip pouch, so you can simply connect your smartphone to the cable attached to this
solar-powered external battery.
Winters will set in soon and to protect your hands from harsh cold here is a pair of USB-powered
gloves. Weighing just 900 grams, the highly
efficient thermal gloves are powered by USB
cable and use voltage as low as 5V.
Completely safe and reliable, these gloves look
stylish and quickly raise the temperature to a
comfortable level. You can take home this pair of
USB-powered gloves at a price of Rs 621 in India.
John Barrel JBPA786 portable waistband
amplifier is the perfect Diwali gift for those who frequently conduct guided tours and seminars.
This device can amplify your voice to a level that a group of 40 to 50 people can hear you easily.
When you want to tell a few points to your
audience, you can use its head-mic, which is
covered by good quality synthetic cloth rather
than cheap foam. This waistband amplifier boasts
of zero distortion for jarring-free sound quality.
The device can also double up as a music player
and can play mp3 audio seamlessly via USB.
Priced at Rs 1,300 in India, John Barrel JBPA786 portable waistband amplifier has a Li-Po battery
that is charged via the 12V DC charger which comes with the device.
Micromax Canvas 2 A110 – Rs. 10399/-
Key Features :
• 8 MP Primary Camera
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• 5-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
• Android v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS • 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 1 GHz Dual Core Processor • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
Samsung Galaxy Pocket S5300 (Black) Price:
Rs.6799 Key Features
• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 2 MP Primary Camera
• 2.8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 832 MHz ARM 11 Processor
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• FM Radio
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
10 TIPS ON HOW TO
BUDGET AND ORGANIZE
YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTING
LIST
Holiday shopping probably isn't on most people's
"favorite things" list. For many, it's a frenzied
month-long process that begins with a Black
Friday stampede and ends with a desperate trip to the mall on Diwali Eve. In between, there's
usually a lot of confusion, anxiety and money-hemorrhaging. If, like so many holiday shoppers,
you don't keep careful track of your spending, you can easily get carried away and end up maxed out
-- with stress and your credit cards. So how do you avoid busting your holiday budget
this year? Two words: Get organized. We've come
up with 10 ways to spend less, be more productive
and stay calm throughout your holiday gift-giving.
If you take this advice to heart, we guarantee you
won't be making that dreaded trip to the mall the
day before Diwali or Christmas.
10: Start Early
Camping out for Discounts is many people's idea
of starting early for holiday shopping. But we
suggest getting started much, much sooner. If a
gift idea pops into your head in March and you
see a great deal, why not grab it? By
making holiday shopping a year-round activity,
you'll be able to shop around at your leisure and
avoid panicky last-minute spending.
9: Prioritize
The holiday shopping spirit is
certainly infectious, and when you're in an overcrowded mall
with just a few days to go before exchanging presents, it's easy to
panic and lose track of exactly who you need to buy for. So think ahead and
make a list of the absolute must-buys -- with a
spending limit for each person -- and stick to it.
8: Comparison Shop Online
"Thou Shall Do Your Research" is the most
important of the shopping commandments, and at
no time is it more crucial than during the holidays.
There are so many deals and promotions online
that you'd be crazy to buy the first thing you see.
Chances are you won't have to pay full price if
you shop around a little -- even if you don't find a good sale right off the bat, you should be able to
score a coupon code or free shipping. Sites like snapdeal.com and flipkart.com are good places to
start.
7: Ask Around Its fun to dream up gifts for your friends and
family each one more special (and expensive) than the next. But you'll be doing yourself -- and
your budget -- a favor by getting an idea of what people want. Asking for gift advice might remove
the surprise factor, but it also eliminates time-
consuming guesswork -- and impulse buying.
6: Get Gift Receipts
With all this
thoughtfulness, research
and advance planning,
you're going to choose
the perfect gift for
everyone on your list,
right? Sure, it's possible! But chances are you'll
strike out with someone, so play it safe and always include a gift receipt to ensure a hassle-
free exchange. You wouldn't want your hard-earned money to go to waste on a gift no one
wants or uses.
5: Go Homemade
Handmade gifts are by far
the best way to save cash
over the holidays.
Wannabe Martha Stewarts
can whip themselves into a
frenzy this time of year, but don't count out
homemade if you're not a crafty type. You can never go wrong with the gift of baked goodies.
Find an easy cookie recipeand bake away -- if the gift is from your heart, that's what really counts.
4: Set Price Limits for Gift Swaps
Remember that episode of
"The Office" where
everyone fights over the
iPod that Michael brings to
the Secret Santa party?
That's where
your gift swap will end up
if you don't set a strict price limit.
Workplace holiday events are awkward enough
without adding money confusion (and
overspending) to the mix
3: Re-gift Yes, re-gifting is
kind of tacky. But we've all done it,
and it's definitely hard to resist if
you're on a tight budget. Just
make sure the gift is unworn, unused and
unopened -- and that you're not re-gifting to
someone who could possibly know (or be!) the
original giver. Send it as far away as possible -- to
the other side of the family, maybe, or to a friend
on the other side of the country. We won't tell.
2: Make a Donation
Why not give charitable contributions for the holidays? It's guaranteed to be appreciated,
especially if you pick specific causes that each of your loved ones loves. Plus, sticking to
your budget will be a breeze. Oh, and should we mention another little advantage called "tax
deduction?" Just be sure to keep track of the
charities, the amount you contributed and in
whose names.
1: Keep Track
Remember that gift list we talked about? It won't
do you any good if you don't pay attention to it. Stay within your budget for each person and keep
a running tally of how much you've spent. If you have the list with you at all times, you'll be much
more likely to keep impulse purchases in check.
General Tips: 1. Don't be afraid to make changes to your
budget – a good budget is always
evolving.
2. Hang on to a copy of your gift budget after
the holidays are over; it'll be helpful in
planning next year's budget.
3. Use the Holiday Spending Worksheet to
establish an overall holiday budget.
What You Need
• Holiday Gift Spending Worksheet
• Calculator
• Pen or Pencil
President Barack Obama's re-election in the
United States elicited strong feelings from
optimism to skepticism around the world. A
sampling of global reaction:
“One of the first things I want to talk to Barack about is how we
must do more to try and solve this crisis (in Syria). Above all,
congratulations to Barack. I've enjoyed working with him, I think
he's a very successful U.S. president and I look
forward to working with him in the future.''
British Prime Minister David Cameron, on a visit
to Syrian refugees on the Jordanian border.
“Your re-election is a clear choice in
favor of an America that is open,
unified, completely engaged in the
international scene and conscious of
the challenges facing our planet:
peace, the economy and the
environment.'' French President Francois
Hollande.
Pope Benedict XVI sent a message to
Obama expressing hope that ``ideals of liberty and justice, which guided
the founders of the U.S.A., may continue to shine on the road ahead
for the nation.'' Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi.
“When you were elected in 2008,
you inspired the world with a call to
take responsibility for the problems
we face as global citizens. Since
then, you have made earnest efforts
to live up to that great hope and trust
placed in you by the American public. I believe
you have been re-elected now in recognition of
that effort.'' the Dalai Lama.
The United Nations said Secretary-
General Ban Ki-moon ``warmly
congratulates'' Obama on his victory
and looks forward to continuing to
work with his administration on the
many global challenges ahead that
range ``from ending the bloodshed in Syria, to getting the Middle East peace process back on
track, to promoting sustainable development and tackling the challenges posed by climate change.''
``I will continue to work with President Obama to
preserve the strategic interests of Israel's citizens.''
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu, who has had a strained
relationship with the American
president over Iran and the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict.
"During the last 4 years when Obama was U.S.
president, no breakthrough happened in relations between Iran and the U.S. At the beginning of his
first term the situation was a bit better, but as he went on the relations got much worse, with the
sanctions being imposed. So I think the outcome
of the election that was just held will not make
any difference for Iran.'' Amir Karimi, - Iran
“As a mother and as a grandmother who raises
boy children, I think that the
symbolism of having a black man
occupy the highest office is
something that can make my
children very aspirational to know that this is possible, you know, in
their lifetime.'' Zindzi Mandela, daughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
``If both parties try to overcome the accumulated distrust and turn over a new leaf, if America
comes to realize that it needs to work with
Vladimir Putin instead of thinking that it doesn't like the Russia that we live in, then we could
achieve results.'' Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the Russian Duma's foreign affairs committee, calling
for a new start to U.S.-Russia relations.
``Sandy was a climate change warning. Obama
must now take the stage and fulfill the promise of
hope the world needs.'' Kumi Naidoo,
international executive director of Greenpeace.
The trust that the American people wanted to
renew in you will allow the
international community, Europe and
Italy to benefit from your leadership without interruptions. ... With your
confirmation at the White House, Italy knows it can count on a strong
and united America.'' Italian Premier Mario Monti.
``I think Obama is a man eminently capable of
building bridges between the Democrats and
Republicans. And if you look at the challenges ahead
for America bringing down unemployment, getting the
economy going again, strengthening the political and
trade relationships with Europe and Asia there are
plenty of reasons to do so.'' Dutch Prime Minister
Mark Rutte.
PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA'S SPEECH
IN CHICAGO AFTER HIS
RE-ELECTION: Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years after a former
colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward.
It moves forward because of you. It moves forward because you reaffirmed the spirit that has
triumphed over war and depression, the spirit that has lifted this country from the depths of despair
to the great heights of hope, the belief that while
each of us will pursue our own individual dreams,
we are an American family and we rise or fall
together as one nation and as one people.
Tonight, in this election, you, the American
people, reminded us that while our road has been
hard, while our journey has been long, we have
picked ourselves up, we have fought our way
back, and we know in our hearts that for
the United States of America the best is yet to
come.
I want to thank every American who participated in this election, whether you voted for the very
first time or waited in line for a very long time. By the way, we have to fix that. Whether you
pounded the pavement or picked up the phone, whether you held an Obama sign or a Romney
sign, you made your voice heard and you made a difference.
I just spoke with Gov. Romney and I
congratulated him and Paul Ryan on a hard-fought
campaign. We may have battled fiercely, but it's
only because we love this country deeply and we
care so strongly about its future. From George to
Lenore to their son Mitt, the Romney family has
chosen to give back to America through public
service and that is the legacy that we honor and
applaud tonight. In the weeks ahead, I also look
forward to sitting down with Gov. Romney to talk
about where we can work together to move this
country forward.
I want to thank my friend and partner of the last four years, America's happy warrior, the best vice
president anybody could ever hope for, Joe Biden. And I wouldn't be the man I am today without the
woman who agreed to marry me 20 years ago. Let me say this publicly: Michelle, I have never loved
you more. I have never been prouder to watch the rest of America fall in love with you, too, as our
nation's first lady. Sasha and Malia, before our
very eyes you're growing up to become two
strong, smart beautiful young women, just like
your mom. And I'm so proud of you guys. But I
will say that for now one dog's probably enough.
To the best campaign team and volunteers in the
history of politics. The best. The best ever. Some
of you were new this time around, and some of you have been at my side since the very
beginning. But all of you are family. No matter what you do or where you go from here, you will
carry the memory of the history we made together and you will have the lifelong appreciation of a
grateful president. Thank you for believing all the way, through every hill, through every valley.
You lifted me up the whole way and I will always
be grateful for everything that you've done and all
the incredible work that you put in.
I know that political campaigns can sometimes
seem small, even silly. And that provides plenty
of fodder for the cynics that tell us that politics is
nothing more than a contest of egos or the domain
of special interests. But if you ever get the chance
to talk to folks who turned out at our rallies and
crowded along a rope line in a high school gym,
or saw folks working late in a campaign office in
some tiny county far away from home, you'll discover something else.
You'll hear the determination in the voice of a young field organizer who's working his way
through college and wants to make sure every child has that same opportunity. You'll hear the
pride in the voice of a volunteer who's going door to door because her brother was finally hired
when the local auto plant added another shift.
You'll hear the deep patriotism in the voice of a
military spouse who's working the phones late at
night to make sure that no one who fights for this
country ever has to fight for a job or a roof over
their head when they come home.
That's why we do this. That's what politics can be.
That's why elections matter. It's not small, it's big.
It's important. Democracy in a nation of 300
million can be noisy and messy and complicated.
We have our own opinions. Each of us has deeply
held beliefs. And when we go through tough
times, when we make big decisions as a country, it necessarily stirs passions, stirs up controversy.
That won't change after tonight, and it shouldn't. These arguments we have are a mark of our
liberty. We can never forget that as we speak people in distant nations are risking their lives
right now just for a chance to argue about the issues that matter, the chance to cast their ballots
like we did today.
Both the films have a special advantage - a clean week before
and after their release on November 13
This Diwali, the Bollywood box office is expected to be on fire with two major releases - Shah Rukh
Khan's yet untitled film with Yash Chopra, and Ajay Devgn-starrer Son Of Sardaar. The buzz is
strong for both projects, which are most likely to mint at least Rs.100 crore, according to trade
pundits.
Both the films have a special advantage - a clean
week before and after their release on November
13. "There are no other films releasing in that
period. So it's an added bonus. We are expecting
both the films to collect Rs.100 crore-plus during
Diwali," Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts told IANS.
The Shah Rukh-starrer marks the return of veteran
filmmaker Chopra to direction after a hiatus of
eight years. He is currently shooting for the
romantic drama in the scenic locales of the
Kashmir Valley. His movie also stars Katrina Kaif
and Anushka Sharma and is said to feature King Khan in his true-blue romantic avatar, making it
one of the most awaited releases of the year.
Son Of Sardaar, a romantic comedy directed by Ashwini Dhir, features Ajay and Sanjay Dutt in
key roles, with Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla essaying the female leads. The movie's teasers
have received a positive response.
A budget of at least Rs.60 crore each is said to
have been involved in the making of the two films
as per industry sources. Rajesh Thadani of
Multimedia Combines opined: "Yash Chopra's
film will have the edge over the other and will
benefit more. But both the films have the potential
to survive and should collect around Rs.100 crore
each."
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is lately riding high on the
success of blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger, starring
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Released on
August 15, the film has already ammased over
Rs.170 crore and is on its way to creating more
records. To make sure the film got one of the best openings ever, YRF released the film in over
3,000 screens. Now, YRF is reportedly planning to go bigger with its mega Diwali release.
"The buzz and excitement for the as yet untitled
film is tremendous. The film also marks the coming together yet again of the award-winning
duo of music maestro A.R.Rahman and poet and
lyricist Gulzar, adding to the appeal of the film,"
Rafiq Gangjee, vice president (Marketing and
Communications), YRF, told IANS.
"Given all of this, while we are planning an
extensive release worldwide this Diwali, it is too
early to predict the number of screens finally. This
will only firm up much closer to the release on
November 13," added Gangjee.
According to industry grapevine, YRF has booked
the pre-booked maximum screens for the new film."But it should not be a problem for Son Of
Sardaar as eventually, if the film has a strong content, it will have a long run," said Thadani.
Since the opening weekend collections have
become the deciding factor for a film's fate, it has become a trend to pre-book screens to make the
most of the first three days. There's no denying
that the strategy turned out to be correct for Kabir
Khan-directed Ek Tha Tiger.
Explaining the phenomenon, trade analyst Vinod
Mirani said: "Ek Tha Tiger was released in 3,300
screens with six shows per day in multiplexes.
The idea was to collect maximum within the two
days of the release."It worked for Ek Tha
Tiger because it had a solo release on
Independence Day, then there was the Eid
weekend, and it had Salman Khan. The film
managed to collect Rs.175 crore in 12 days."
Mirani says while the formula worked for action thriller Ek Tha Tiger, it may or may not work with
Chopra's own directorial "because his films are generally lengthy". "The number of shows (a film
gets) get reduced because of that," he said, adding that "there is an audience for both the films"
Aries (Mar. 20--Apr. 19) :
Surprise, changeability, and general rebellion are
the qualities prominent this week. You may be
the one who feels rebellious and wants to be left
alone. If you have words on your mind regarding
a relationship, they may fall right out of your
mouth when you least expect it. Think carefully before you speak.
Taurus (Apr. 20--May 19):
You are in a sensitive frame of mind at this time. One or more friends may step on an old
wound unintentionally. If you must, lick the wound for a bit. Your better solution is to pour
extra energy into exercise or other self-
improvement routine. Think about making one or
more attractive improvements in your
environment.
Gemini (May 20 -- June 20) : Activities involving children and/or lovers prove
to be great fun. On the other hand, you may be
feeling confusion concerning your partner or
business contacts. Double check on facts, data,
and directions that come your way. Pay careful
attention to communications and messages.
Cancer (June 21--Jul y 21) :
We are approaching an eclipse season that begins on the 13th. It is possible you will be especially
sensitive to everyone’s feelings this week. Don’t set yourself up for a hard three weeks. People can
recover. Ruminating over issues is rarely helpful and it is hard on your overall attitude.
Leo (July 22 --Aug. 21):
Your attention is channeled into home, hearth, and
family during this period. Elderly people or
things may be requiring your attention. Sudden
problems may develop with your high tech
equipment or internet connection. The coming
eclipse on the 13th
is the culprit.
Virgo (Aug 22--Sep. 22) : You may be feeling irritable and a little
nervous. You can’t be sure whether someone
significant in your life is really telling you the truth or treating you honestly. The probability is
that there is some sort of deception present, but it may be you is telling yourself what you want to
hear. Don’t leap to conclusions.
Libra (Sep. 23--Oct. 22)
You have favorable aspects concerning the law,
travel, publishing, the internet, education and
church activities. People will invite you
everywhere. Your emotional or physical health
may require some attention. An old “wound” is
involved. You may feel an internal conflict between joining and holding back.
Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21) :
The “rules and regs” weigh heavily on your shoulders with Saturn in your sign. This is normal
at the beginning of this transit. Within a few weeks you will become acclimated to the new
internal environment. This week, a part of you
wants to escape. Don’t burn bridges in your
wake.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 --Dec. 20) :
You are in an especially cordial frame of mind at
this time, and likely to invite people to your home,
or to share whatever you have to offer. Your
spirits are high and you have a need to be
social. Romance is highlighted, along with the
potential for travel.
Capricorn ( Dec 21 -- Jan 19) : Saturn’s change of signs has probably brought you
to a shift of attention. You may be asked to accept responsibilities in community affairs or
organizations to which you belong. If the recent years have caused you to take up the mantle of
constant work, it is possible you are realizing that you’ve become isolated.
Aquarius (Jan. 20--Feb. 17) :
You have arrived at a point that I call “promotion
or departure”. If you love your life direction, you
will take on more responsibility and become
recognized for your efforts. If you are ready to
dump it, now is the time to choose a direction and
environment that is more suited to you..
Pisces (Feb. 18--Mar. 19) :
You would be happy to take the first flight to
Tahiti and never bat an eye over it. Short of that,
you may be taking small mental breaks this week, with lots of daydreaming and drifting. Make a
special effort to keep up with keys, tickets, and other small items. Paperwork snarls may become
a problem.
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