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I Annual Magazine 2012

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From the Desk of the President RANA Canada is one of the youngest organizations among various Indo-Canadian organizations based in the GTA and its record community service remains unrivaled. Very few social organizations can match RANA (Canada)’s record. It has proven time and again that RANA does not work as an Association but operates as an extended family, not only for it members but for all those who are associated with us. In a span of only five years, we have attracted an array of outstanding talent from our community of Rajasthani Canadians. Given their inspirational vision, idealism, creativity, dedication and organizational skills, I can easily say I am really proud of our members and our community. Today, members of our RANA (Canada) family have occupied important positions in various business and social organisations such as ICCC, Hindu Awareness, NCIC, Jaipur Foot and Rajasthan Foundation. I am proud to say that this year, the oldest Senior Citizen’s Club of GTA also became a part of RANA. Two of our members were awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and your President was invited to be part of the Prime Minister’s delegation to India. Additionally, for the last three years, we helped sponsor the National Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. This year, we were the main organizer of the event, where the Prime Minister of Canada, Senior Ministers of his cabinet, diplomats of various countries, heads of temples from all over Canada and heads of various business and social Organisations celebrated Diwali. RANA’s ability to transform itself from an infant social organization to a mainstream organization, mainly came from its own inclusive character, with the support of members from all religion, regions and shades of opinion. Our members also have an effective presence in their respective work and social activity field. We all share a common vision for RANA: upholding our culture and heritage in spite of social modernization. We all feel and act as members of one large family, take pride in each other’s achievements and feel concerned about various issues faced by our youth, ladies or seniors. This is what makes us go; and going we are. Now we have RANA (Canada) in Calgary as well. This was a great initiative, which was led by by Yogesh and Anita Paliwal, who moved to Calgary from Toronto just few months back. Our Patron, Sampat Poddar also has a team of Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani origin in Saskatoon, which is ready to launch RANA (Canada) in Saskatoon, early next year. I am deeply conscious of the magnificent legacy of our patrons and seniors from our community, who came to this country 25-30 years ago. They have been our inspiration, motivation and our guide in achieving our goals. To be the President of RANA is a privilege, but is also a deeply humbling experience to be a part of a huge extended family away from the soils of Rajasthan. Yogesh Sharma

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Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

November 2012

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to readers of the 2012 edition of Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) magazine. Ontario’s strength lies in its diversity. We are a proud collection of different ancestries, histories, languages and beliefs. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the members of our province’s Rajasthani community — and to thank all of you for your vital contributions to the social, cultural and economic life of our province. Since its inception, RANA Canada has worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the culture and traditions of Rajasthan and to create a strong sense of community among Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani descent. I would like to commend everyone associated with this publication for your hard work and commitment to producing another quality edition of RANA magazine. Please accept my best wishes for much continued success.

Dalton McGuinty Premier

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November 2012 Dear friends, On behalf of the Ontario PC Caucus, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all the members of the Rajasthan Association of North America – Canada (RANA). Last year, I was honoured to be RANA’s guest at your Diwali Milan. Like so many of the events organized by RANA – from India Independence Day celebrations to charitable fundraisers – the Diwali Milan brought together many people from Ontario’s Rajasthani-Canadian community, providing younger and older generations an opportunity to spend time with each other while welcoming people from our province’s broader community. I had the chance to meet with many outstanding leaders in your community and see first-hand the strong entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen that has had a large, positive impact on Ontario. Across the province, Rajasthani-Canadians are running successful businesses, creating jobs for Ontarians and giving back to the community. I know we share the same goals. We want to grow the economy and stand up for small businesses. We believe in balanced budgets and a smaller government – a government that encourages businesses to grow and create jobs by reducing red tape and ensuring business taxes are competitive with other jurisdictions. We believe that we can create a more prosperous future for our families and for all Ontarians. This year’s RANA magazine provides a great way to reflect upon past accomplishments of Ontario’s Rajasthani-Canadian community, while looking forward to new opportunities. To everyone involved with RANA, I would like to congratulate you on a successful past year, and wish you the best during the upcoming year. Sincerely,

Tim Hudak, MPP Ontario PC Leader

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Greetings from the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism I would like to extend my sincere greetings to all the readers of the Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) magazine. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I would like to thank RANA for preserving and promoting Rajasthan culture, values, heritage and traditions. Community-based newspapers and magazines are an integral part of our diverse media and represent an important source of information for many Canadians. RANA’s magazine plays a significant role in the life of the Rajasthan Canadian community by providing them with important news, information and advice that is often not covered by mainstream media. Our country is strengthened by the diversity of its flourishing multicultural media – a key component of our information-based society. As Canadians, we are all very fortunate to enjoy the blessings of life here in Canada and we all celebrate the tremendous success of our pluralism. As Prime Minister Harper noted: “Pluralism allows individuals to retain their cultural, linguistic and religious heritage within a framework of shared citizenship.” As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I thank the Rajasthan Association of North America and editorial staff for their continuing efforts to serve the community and provide Rajasthan Canadians with important and useful information. May your readers enjoy your publication for many years to come. My very best wishes on this pleasant occasion.

Sincerely,

The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

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SÉNAT

SENATE The Honourable Don Meredith, M.Th., D.D. Senator - Ontario

L’honorable Don Meredith, M.Th., D.D. Sénateur - Ontario CANADA

November 18, 2012 Dear friends, I want to take this time to commend the Rajasthan Association of North America (Canada) for the work you are doing to preserve and promote your culture and traditions here in Canada. Organizations like yours help to make the Canadian cultural mosaic what it is today. I particularly commend you for your dedication to the next generation. I believe that our youth are not only the leaders of the future; they are the leaders of the present. I want to personally thank RANA Canada for choosing to honour me during Rana Diwali Milan. As a community organizer, faith leader, and co-founder of the GTA Faith Alliance, I have made it my mission to bridge the gap between various faiths and ethnicities for the common goal of making our society a better place. May Canada’s Rajasthani community have a Happy Diwali. I pray that this season will be filled with much peace and prosperity for all of you. Yours sincerely,

The Honourable Dr. Don Meredith, Senator

204, Victoria Building / édifice Victoria Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4

Tel/Tél.: (613) 996-8572 Fax/Téléc.: (613) 996-8570 1-800-267-7362 meredd@sen.parl.gc.ca

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LIBERAL CRITIC FOR MULTICULTURALISM

LE PORTE‐PAROLE LIBÉRAL EN MATIÈRE DE MULTICULTURALISME

Diwali – The Festival of Lights May I take this opportunity to offer my best wishes to the Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA Canada), as you celebrate “Diwali – the Festival of Lights”. Diwali is a time when the faithful light diyas – small clay pots filled with oil – to signify victory of good over the evil within an individual. The festival is a joyous occasion marked with fireworks and light displays; presentation of flowers; sharing of sweets; wearing of new clothes; and worship. While the stories behind Diwali vary, its essence is the same – to rejoice in the inner light, the underlying reality of all things. As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely with members of different communities that celebrate Diwali. I have been privileged to visit many of these countries and know that Diwali is an important festival in the religious life of millions of people throughout the world. Congratulations to the organizing committee on a job well done.

The Honourable Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P. 2012 House of Commons - 118 Justice Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Tel: 613 992 4501 / Fax: 613 995 1612 jim@karygiannismp.com www.karygiannismp.com

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October 18th 2012 Rajasthan Association of North America 45 Ballyshire Drive Brampton, ON L6P 2V5 I am delighted to send this message to the annual magazine of the Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA Canada).

Once again, RANA Canada had a remarkable year of achievement. As the Honorary Patron for RANA Canada, it has been my pleasure to work closely with members of the association and to create strong bonds of friendship and cooperation.

This year, RANA is one of the sponsors of the 12th National Diwali Celebration, which will be held on November 1, 2012 in Ottawa. I am very pleased to have RANAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s valuable support in organizing this important annual event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Canada is home to a vibrant Indo-Canadian community, among them many illustrious IndoCanadians of Rajasthani origin. They form part of the rich mosaic of cultures that make up our great nation. I have a personal connection to Rajasthan as well because my spouse, Neena, and her family hail from the region.

RANA Canada and its members have consistently worked hard to promote and preserve the culture, heritage, and traditions of Rajasthan. In the process, they have created a wonderful showcase for Indian and Rajasthani heritage and have contributed towards Canadiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; greater understanding of this dynamic community.

I look forward to continuing to work closely with RANA and, as always, wish its members much success in their future endeavours. Sincerely,

Deepak Obhrai, M.P. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

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LEADER LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA

CHEF PARTI LIBÉRAL DU CANADA

Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae On Diwali “It is with great pleasure that I send greetings to everyone celebrating Diwali. During this festival of lights, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists gather with family to celebrate the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Within our communities we must join together to share the light of tolerance, understanding, and care for others to help create a better Canada for all. These are values that are shared by all Canadians, regardless of faith.

Our desire to build a better world unites us as one people — not in spite of our differences, but with full respect for them. Here in Canada, as winter arrives and the days grow shorter, the flames from the diyas allow us to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in this country.

In Temples, Mandirs and Gurdwaras across Canada — as you pray and celebrate family and faith — on behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, I want to extend my very best wishes for a happy and memorable Diwali.”

The Honourable Bob Rae, P.C., O.C., M.P. 2012 Room 533-S, Centre Block / Pièce 533-S, édifice du Centre House of Commons / Chambre des communes Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6

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Calendar of Events - 2013

Event Name PBD

Actual Date

Celebration Date

Venue

Jan 7 to 9

Kochi

Republic Day

Sat, Jan 26

Sun, Jan 27

Arya Samaj

Republic Day Sat, Jan 26 Sat, Feb 02

Pearson Convention Centre

Holi

Wed, Mar 27

Sun, Mar 24

TBD

Gangaur/Suhagan Puja

Sat, Apr 13

TBD

Picnic/Teej

Sat, Aug 10

Sun, Jul 21

TBD

India’s Independence Day

Thurs, Aug 15

Sat, Aug 17

Markham Civic Centre

India’s Independence Day

Thurs, Aug 15

Sat, Aug 18

Dundas Square

RANA Multicultural TBD TBD Fusion Day

TBD

Diwali

Sun, Nov 03

Sat, Nov 09

TBD

National Diwali

TBD

Ottawa

Note: This Calendar is tentative and subject to change.

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Editor’s Note RANA (Canada)’s Annual Magazine has received a lot of traction and has been wellappreciated in the past two years. This year, however, we decided to change it up a bit while still keeping the ever-popular sections. You will be able to experience the oldies but goodies, such as photographs from RANA events over the past year, delectable recipes, inspiring articles, amazing experiences and stories of Rajasthan. In addition to a refreshing new look, we have a number of articles Rajni Tekriwal, Chief Editor and poems in Hindi and a collage of newspaper articles covering RANA events. It was a great year for us both in Canada and India, which is evident through the amount of media coverage we received – the collage is just the trailer. You will also notice that as RANA is flying high, our members, including both our children and youth, have accomplished a lot over the years. Their personal and professional achievements are what make us a proud RANA family. As Ralph Waldo Emerson has rightly said: Anamika Vaish, Editor

“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” This magazine also started with just a thought and continues to achieve its mission of protecting Rajasthan’s culture and heritage.

Brij K. Sharma, Editor

As always, I urge you to contribute more towards our annual magazine, either through articles and/or advertisements. On the same note and on behalf of my Editorial Team, I would like to thank all the members for their contribution. I would also like to extend a note of thanks to our advertisers for contributing so generously and allowing us to publish this magazine without any financial restrictions. Not to forget, my sincere thanks to everyone at RG Digital Printing, who has been our partner in this initiative for the past three years. I hope you enjoy this issue just as much as you enjoyed the previous ones.

Rajni Tekriwal

Dr. Renuka Sharma, Editor

DISCLAIMER

Although this magazine has been carefully prepared, none of our members involved in this magazine accept any legal responsibility of its contents or for any consequences arising from its use, as may be applicable.

Prof. Saran Ghai, Editor

The information contained herein is based on sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Various Rajasthan government websites and publications have been used to retrieve and compile information in many of the articles in this magazine. Reasonable efforts have been made to determine the accuracy of information received. Some of the articles contain tips, suggestions and opinions on specific subject matters. Readers are advised to seek appropriate specialized advice prior to relying on any information contained herein.

Magazine prepared by RG Digital Printing: 1910 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON., Phone: 416-292-4362, Email: rgdigital@gmail.com

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Honourable Patrons

Ashok Gehlot, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan Life Patron

Maharaj Narendra Singh of Jaipur Hon. Patron

Princess Diya Kumari of Jaipur Hon. Patron

Deeak Obhrai, MP Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Patron

Satish C. Mehta Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Hon. Patron

Rakesh Goenka Patron 14

Rajendra Kothari Patron

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Sampat Poddar Patron

Board of Directors - 2012-2015

Yogesh Sharma President

Anshu Paliwal Vice-President Membership and Communication

Brij K. Sharma Vice-President Finance

Prerna Khandelwal Vice-President Cultural Activities

Rajni Tekriwal Vice-President Fundraising

Anu Jain Joint Secretary

Deepak Mantri Director Cultural Activities

Hansa Heda Director Business Networking

Anamika Vaish Director Website

Mamta Vijay Director Events

Rashi Bajaj Director Youth Activities

Indra Singh Director North Region

Pinki Jajoo Director Eastern Region

Dilip Sharma Gordhan Jethoo Vice-President Vice-President Adm. and Community Service Corporate Secretary

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Ram Mehta Director West Region

Yogesh Paliwal Director Calgary Region

Special Appointments

Gauri Goel Ram Gupta Chair Chair RANA Seniors Club RANA Ladies Club

Ritu Shah Convener Membership

Swati Singhal Convener Cultural Activities

Sukhlal Patel Advisor, International & National Affinity Programs

Ankit Bhandari Chair RANA Youth Club

Shreyaa Chalwa Co-Chair RANA Youth Club

Ritika Garg Co-Convener Cultural Activities

Prof. Saran Ghai Editor RANA Magazine

Dr. Renuka Sharma Editor RANA Magazine

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Nurturing Rajasthan

- A Window to RANA’s Events Compiled by Dr. Renuka Sharma and Anamika Vaish Taking a lead from RANA (USA) five years back, a few illustrious Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani origin, formed RANA (Canada). RANA (Canada) was to be a driving force to promote, propagate and preserve the incredibly rich Rajasthani culture, heritage, traditions and values and simultaneously instill these in the present and future generations of Indo-Canadian-Rajasthanis. RANA (Canada) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in the Province of Ontario, providing a dedicated platform to create a strong sense of community among Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani descent. It tirelessly augments Canada’s strength and ability for embracing every culture in creating an inclusive dynamic, global society proud of its various languages, histories, ancestries and cultures. “The present has a responsibility towards the past and the future, it has to preserve the culture, heritage, and values of the past and pass it on to the future.” This Eternal Pearl of Divine Wisdom spelled by Lord Shri Krishna as transcribed in the Great Indian Epic Mahabharata forms the central core of RANA’s Philosophy of Action and all its endeavours and efforts are inspired and driven with this sombre touch and sense. With the above axiom as it’s touch-stone, RANA (Canada) is vibrantly and dynamically moving forward towards its tryst to meet its objectives under the visionary stewardship of its energetic and infectiously enthusiastic President Yogesh K.Sharma along with dedicated team of Patrons, Directors, Conveners and Members. “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle and the life of a candle will not be shortened. Happiness always increases being shared.” - Buddha RANA members had celebrated all festivals and events together with great spirit of sharing and spreading happi-

ness in the community. Diwali Milan was celebrated on October 29, 2011 at Dreams Convention Centre with full joy and in a holy spirit. Diwali is a beautiful festival of lights, exchanging of gifts, seeking divine blessings of Goddess of wealth (Laxmi Puja). This is one of the main festivals of Hindus which is celebrated all over India and marked as a victory of good over evil. The event was very well coordinated by Mr. Brij Sharma, Mr. Satya Agarwal and their team. This big event’s main attraction was ‘Mera Apna Vanvas’ as Ram Gatha (a play on modern times) brought in by Sujata Deengar, and Prerna Khandelwal. The play was performed by RANA family. Ganesh Vandana was also performed by RANA kids. All members enjoyed the evening with dance, delicious dinner and cultural performances. RANA’s main vision is to promote Rajasthani culture and to cultivate its beauty and authenticity to new generation so they can also enjoy and know the flavor and benefits of their roots. The year of 2012 was full of enthusiasm, lots of activities, entertainment and networking events. The year began with patriotic feelings which poured in to celebrate India’s Republic Day on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Vedic Cultural Centre. RANA Canada, Patanjali Yog Samiti Toronto, Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre, Arya Samaj Markham jointly celebrated Republic Day of India with full patriotic enthusiasm at Arya Samaj Vedic Cultural Centre Markham. Ms.Asha Gupta and Mr. Sukhlal Patel did a commendable job as event coordinators. RANA’s young members had showed their talent in cultural events. Ganesh Vandana was performed by RANA kids who were dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire. RANA members celebrated ‘festival of colours - Holi’ on March 11, 2012 in association with ‘Vishwa Hindi Sansthan’ at Bharat Mata Mandir. Everyone enjoyed the Holi’s

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special drink- Thandai, lunch and cultural programs. Mr.Gyanesh Paliwal, Prof. Saran Ghai, Ms. Jaya Shree Vyas and their team co ordinated the event. All members put colourful ‘gulal’ (a symbol of love, respect friendship which eliminates any ill feeling from your heart) to each other. RANA Ladies celebrated ‘Gangaur puja’ on March 25, 2012 at Guru Mandir Temple Etobicoke. The following news was covered in Indian express as ‘ RANA members celebrated Gangour festival’ - “Gangour is celebrated all over Rajasthan. Now it is being feted in the Greater Toronto Area. The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) celebrated the festival in a traditional manner. The event on March 25 began with a traditional Rajasthani breakfast of Doodh and Jalebi followed by Gangaur pooja, music and dance. “Gan represents Lord Shiva and Gaur represents Goddess Gauri or Parvati, His consort. Gauri is considered to be the Goddess of marital happiness and conjugal bliss. Mainly the festival for maidens and ladies, they worship her for good husbands and the welfare, health and long life of their husbands respectively. While the women performed and offered prayers in a customary manner, a number of participants also performed Rajasthani folk dances.” It was a hugely appreciated event thanks to organizers Ms. Gauri Goel and Ms. Taruna Poddar. This year RANA’s picnic was organized at ‘Insifil’ Beach on July 2, 2012. It was a day of fun, masti and a memorable outing. All members relished delicious Rajasthani special food – ‘Dal - Bati –Churma. It was a memorable outing since the weather was perfect and the picnic site was beautiful. Children, adults and seniors all had a fantastic time. Kids, youth and the adults were all involved in the various games organised by the co-ordinators. This event was well organised by Mr. Deepak Mantri, Mr.Dilip Sharma, Ms. Prerna Khandelwal and their team. RANA‘s members had celebrated India’s Independence day with Panorama India with the support of Consulate General of India. The India Day Festival and Grand Parade was organized in celebration of India’s 66th Independence Day on August 11, 2012 at Yonge and Dundas Square. The High Commissioner, His Excellency, Mr. S.M Gavai was present during the

flag hoisting ceremony at Yonge and Dundas Square. Hon’ble Premier of Ontario and other dignitaries from the provincial and federal Government also attended the flag hoisting ceremony. RANA’S members participated in parade with full of patriotic feelings and RANA won the second prize for the Parade. Ms. Prerna Khandelwal, Ms.Swati Singhal, Ms.Ritika Garg and their team had organized this event. Our youth members and kids stole the show by their spectacular dance performances. RANA (CANADA) also celebrated India’s Independence Day on August 19, 2012. RANA had jointly celebrated with five other community organizations - Agarwals Based in Canada (ABC), Patanjali Yog Samiti, Toronto, Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre, Vedic Cultural Centre- VCC at Markham Civic Centre . RANA Youth performed cultural programs during these celebrations. Mr.Ram Gupta,Ms. Rajni Tekriwal and their team coordinated this event very well. Israeli and Rajasthani Music Culture Event was celebrated on September 6, 2012. This was a milestone event for the Israeli and Rajasthani music culture. Both countries are home to a rich history, a vibrant culture and a shared commitment to educate research and innovation, to enhance entrepreneurship opportunities. A memorable evening celebrated the fusion of Israeli and Indian music culture featured internationally renowned Shye Ben Tzur and the Rajasthani Express. This was a young professional networking event with delicious food, music, dance and art and was coordinated by Hemant Pawar and his team. “As a soil however rich may be cannot be productive without cultivation so the mind without culture never produces good fruit.” - Seneca The culture is a way we think, act or live. It’s a showcase of ourselves. We have one life only to live. We can paint it with colourful memories or events and can spread positive awareness to make a happy, healthy community. RANA is a platform that provides an opportunity to turn ideas into action. In a short span of time, through hosting family events and other forms of community building and support activities, RANA is flying really high.

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Know first aid to combat extreme weather conditions By Roma Rana, St. John Ambulance Growing up in Rajasthan, I always knew that we had one extreme weather to combat with- the scorching heat in the months of May and June. The rest of the year, we Rajasthanis were pretty lucky to have a beautiful weather. In fact, the almost all-year round conducive climate was one of the reason that tourism and film industry flourished in this part of the subcontinent. As Rajasthanis, we all know that we should keep our bodies covered from direct sunlight by using scarves, dupattas, cotton gloves and sun glasses and use an umbrella if walking. We drink a lot of water and liquids or juicy fruits which are known to keep our bodies cool. I still remember the school mini-bus and autos stopping by the “piyuaaus”- little thatched huts where some old woman would offer us cold pitcher water in return for a small donation and thereby earning a living. Times have changed; air-conditioned cars and cold drinks are the new trend in big cities like Jaipur or Jodhpur. Living in Canada, we are not much affected by the warm weather in the summer months because this is the “pleasant” weather we have known back home. However, the kids born in this country don’t respond to the summer months as their Rajasthani parents do. So, it will be a good idea to know some basics about dealing with Hyperthermia or heat stroke.

Heat Cramps:

Painful muscle cramps primarily in the legs and abdomen, caused by losing too much water and salt through sweating (usually related to excessive physical activity in hot weather). They are not serious and can be reversed with some basic first aid. Ensure the person is put at rest in a cool place and given as much water as possible in small amounts so as not to cause nausea.

Heat Exhaustion:

More serious then heat cramps, the symptoms include: excessive sweating, dilated pupils, complaints of dizziness blurred vision, headaches, cramps, they may also have cold, clammy skin, a weak rapid pulse, rapid shallow breathing, vomiting and possibly may go unconscious. Medical assistance is required for this degree of heat exposure. The first action should always be to remove the person to a cool location.

Heatstroke (Sunstroke): This is a life-threatening condition, without immediate action heatstroke can result in permanent brain damage or death. If heatstroke is suspected seek medical attention immediately or call 911. Symptoms of heatstroke include; a rapid and full pulse that gets weaker and harder to feel in later stages, noisy breathing, flushed skin, hot and dry skin or hot and sweaty skin (when heatstroke is related to exertion), restlessness, a headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, convulsions and eventually unconsciousness. It is critical that the body temperature is lowered as quickly as possible; cover them with a wet sheet and fan them, immerse them in cool not cold water (watch them closely for any changes) or sponge them with cool water particularly in the armpits neck and groin, most importantly seek medical attention. Now, the other critical situation is hyperthermia. The first snow looks all romantic and could woo any Rajasthani’s heart who has probably never witnessed the snowy flakes forming a white cottonish blanket all round us in the winter months. However, it is not just mild snow for Canadians. The romance melts down once the black ice takes over the landscape around us and wind chill gets to our bones. How do you prepare yourself to fight the dark winter months?

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Sign

Mild

Moderate

Severe

Pulse Breathing Appearance

Normal Normal Shivering, slurred Speech

Weak, irregular, or absent Slow or Absent Shivering has stopped

Mental State

Conscious but withdrawn or disinterested

Slow and Weak Slow and Shallow Shivering violently, clumsy, stumbling, pupils dilated, Skin bluish Confused, sleepy, irrational

There are three stages of hypothermia people should be aware of mild, moderate and severe; The symptoms of hypothermia are often confused for drunkenness, stroke or drug abuse. If you suspect someone is suffering from hypothermia get medical help immediately. Cover exposed Skin with suitable clothing or covers; make sure the head is well insulated. Adjust the casualty’s clothing to keep the wind or drafts out. Wrap the casualty in something windproof – reflective “space blankets” and plastic garbage bags are good for this. If possible, move the casualty out of the cool or cold environment. If you cannot move indoors, protect the casualty from the wind. Wet clothing causes severe heat loss. If you are in a shelter and have a dry change of clothes, gently replace wet clothes with dry ones. If you are not in a shelter,

Unconscious

place the dry clothes over the wet ones. If you don’t have dry clothes, press as much water out of the wet clothes as possible and wrap the casualty in something windproof.

Warning!

Handle the casualty very gently and keep them horizontal is possible, the heart beat is very delicate and can stop with rough handling. Don’t give the casualty any alcohol, coffee or other drinks containing caffeine and don’t allow them to smoke – this will increase heat loss. Don’t rub the casualty’s body to improve circulations, this will cause cold blood to back to the body core and cool the body further. You can find out more information on dealing with extreme weather conditions on the internet. You can also call us at 905 568 1905 if you would like to learn first aid and safety tips.

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Newborn RANA Member in the past 24 months. Arav Ghai

Born August 25, 2011

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एक मुट्री संसककृतत डॉ. िे णुका शमामा

ये एक कारिाँ है ,एक अनिरि मसलमसला है ,जयो चलिा जा रहा है , सालों से और आगे भी चलिा रहे गा| हर दिल जयो भी अपने िे श से कयोसों िरू जाने के मलए िैयार हयोिा है ,तनकलिे समय अपने सार धन, अपने िसत्र और सामान बांधिा है | इन सब के सार अपने शहर, गली की यािों कयो मन में एक उललास, हष्थ, और रयोड़ी सी कसक भी सार लेकर आिा है | न ही सार लाना भूलिा है सबसे महतिपूण्थ चीज, मुट्ी भर अपनी संसकृति, जयो हमेशा उसके सार रहिी है और शायि इस जजंिगी में पूरा सार तनभाने का िायिा करके सार जुड़िी है | सयोगचए, जयो सबसे पहले बाहर आए, उनहें कैसा लगा हयोगा एक अनजान जगह ? िे खुश रे, अपने सार बहुि सहे ज

कर लाई मुट्ी भर अपनी संसकृति,संसकार,जजसके बीज उनकी अपनी भूमम में प्सिुदटि हुए रे,जजससे िे अलग हयोकर भी कभी अलग नहीं हुए रे | मट् ु ी खयोलकर वििे श की धरिी पर सारी आशाएं, खिाब मयोतियों की िरह बबखेर दिए, बबखेर ्या दिए ? जहांजहां गए िहाँ बयो दिए| उनकी मेहनि रं ग लाई | कुछ दिन, महीनों, सालों बाि िे खा ियो छयोटे – छयोटे सुनहरे अंकुररि बीजों के पौधों में सिरं गी िूल उग आए रे |ये िूल उनहें बहुि वप्य रे ्योंकक इसमें उनकी अपनी संसकृति की पूरी झलक री| िे सब आशिसि हुए जब उन िूलों की खुशबू महकने

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लगी, नई पीढ़ी ने आधुतनक माहौल में उस महक कयो आतमसाि करना शुरू ककया| जयो भी भारि से आिा, अपने सार एक मुट्ी संसकृति लाना न भूलिा| इिने सालों, िशकोँ बाि आज िही एक मुट्ी संसकृति भारि से बाहर अपने पूरे कलेिर में िल –िूल रही है | भारि से बाहर हर िे श में एक छयोटा सा भारि बसा है | हर राजय की छटा तनखर कर अपने - अपने िजूि का पररचय िे रही है | आसान नहीं है , अपना बसा- बसाया नीड़, गचर –पररगचि लयोग और िािािरण छयोड़कर एक नए धरािल पर नई शरु ु आि करना | सीधी मलखी -मलखाई ककिाब ियो कयोई पढ़ ले पर ्या कयोई कम्थ का लेखा पढ़ सकिा है ? अगर सिलिा पानी है ियो उसे खि ु मलखना है | मलखना आसान नहीं है ्योंकक जयो भागय,कम्थ - लेखा मलखा जा चुका है िही अक्षर-ब-अक्षर बबना िे खे मलखना है | सांसाररक परीक्षा ियो पहले पढ़ाई जािी है किर उसे ही पननों पर उिारना है | पर यह लेखा खुि ही मलखना है और पररणाम भी खुि ही जांचना है | किर भी इस अनजान ककिाब कयो पढ़ने का मयोह सभी कयो रहिा है | वििे शी आकष्थण और अपनी संसकृति की जीिनििा में एक नई संसकृति की शुरुआि हयोिी है | गांि – कसबा –शहर – नगर – महानगर - िे श – वििे श | ये कड़ी जजिनी लंबी हयोिी जािी है , उिना ही हमारा मानस िह ृ ि हयोिा जािा है | विचारों कयो, चीजों कों, घटनाओं कयो िे खने, आंकने का नजररया बिल जािा है | हम और पररप्ि हयोिे जािे हैं| जयो नहीं बिलिे, िे बाहर आकर भी अपने संकुगचि मानस में बंि रह जािे हैं और हर जगह िख ु ी ही रहिे हैं| रहिे यहीं हैं, िशक के िशक भी तनकल जािे है ियो भी न िे यहाँ से िालमेल कर पािे हैं और न ही िापस लौट पािे हैं|

नई पीढ़ी के मलए यह चुनौिी जयािा है कक िे अपनी जड़ों से जुड़े रहें सार ही आज के आधुतनक युग की मांग के सार भी सामंजसय कर सकें| हमारा यह कि्थवय है कक हम अपनी कम्थ -भूमम के काययों, तनयमों कयो धयान में रखिे हुए नई पीढ़ी के संघष्थ कयो िे खिे हुए उनकी सहायिा करें | तनषकष्थ यह है कक अपनी एक मुट्ी संसकृति लानी जरूरी है ,उसे यहाँ हरा -भरा और खुशहाल बनाना है िाकक हमारी आगे आने िाली पीदढयां उसे आतमसाि करें और आगे बढ़ायें | जरूरी यह भी है कक सार ही हमें वििे श में अपनी कम्थ- भमू म से सामंजसय करिे हुए आगे बढ़ना है , अपनी पहचान बनानी है | कैनेडा के बहुसंसकृतिमय ििािरण में अपने आपकयो सरावपि करें ,अपनी सिलिा दिारा अपने मूल कों प्तिधितनि करें | कैनेडा में और अनय िे शों में एक मुट्ी संसकृति सहे ज कर लाने और इस कारिां की शुरुआि करने िालों कयो नमन !! नई पीढ़ी कयो सही माग्थिश्थन ि दिशा ममले, उनकी मेहनि ि शज्ि, आधुतनकिा की आपा -धापी और हमारी संसकृति से सही सामंजसय कर अपना वयज्िति तनखारें , यही कामना है !! राना, कैनेडा का उद्ेशय अपनी संसकृति कयो यहां की धरिी पर सरु क्क्षि ि विकमसि करना और आने िाली पीढ़ी कयो अपने मल ू से जयोड़े रखना है | नए –परु ाने सभी लयोगों के मलए ‘घर से िरू एक घर’ की पररकलपना का एहसास कराना सही अरयों में ‘राना’ की सिलिा के नए आयामों कयो प्तििमलि कर रहा है |

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अनमोल वचन वयज्ि अपने विचारों से तनमम्थि एक प्ाणी है , िह जयो सयोचिा है िही बन जािा है . अपने प्ययोजन रखने िाला एक सूक्म शरीर इतिहास के रुख कयो बिल सकिा है | - महातमा गाँधी

में दृढ

विशिास

एक श्ेषठ वयज्ि करनी में कम ,करनी में जयािा हयोिा है | हर एक चीज में खूबसूरिी हयोिी है , लेककन हर कयोई उसे नहीं िे ख पािा | बुवधि, करुणा,और साहस, वयज्ि के मलए िीन साि्थभौममक मानयिा प्ापि नैतिक गुण हैं| - कन्फयूमशयस

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Awards & Achievements of RANA Family Awards

Anant Vijay 4th Place - Private Equity Case Competition 1st Place - Investors of Tomorrow National Stock Pitch Competition

Yogesh Sharma Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal

Yashvardhan Heda Certificate of excellence and trophy was given by Dazzling kids Inc. for the best conceptual understanding and winning second place in the 2012 Dazzling kids math solvers competition [senior category]

Alok Goel Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal Anshu Paliwal Awarded Peel Elementary Occasional Teachers Special Award

Preksha Surana Lieutenant Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award for going above and beyond expectations and devoting numerous hours for volunteering. She initiated various green programs in her school which earned a gold certification for the school.

Rakesh Vijay Awarded Chairman Council 2 years in a row by Raymond James Shreya Tekriwal Awarded the Richard Ivey School of Business HBA2 Merit Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the HBA program and its students.

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Rakesh Vijay

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Achievements Naval Bajaj President, ICCC Dharma P. Jain Vice President & Director, Finance, ICCC

Saran Ghai Composer of world’s longest lyrical poetry in Hindi titled: ‘Muktipath-Prempath Mahakavyageet’, which has 555 (six line) stanzas, in total 3334 lines. Founder of ‘Vishva Hindi Sansthan’ Canada.

Avi Goel Director, Young Professionals, ICCC Director, New Immigrants Committees, ICCC

Anant Vijay Analyst (Aerospace & Defense) - Western Investment Club, Financial Review Board - University Students’ Council, Director - Western Capital Markets

Sukhlal Patel Chairman, Hindu Awareness Organization of North America

Shreya Tekriwal Outreach & Partnerships Co-lead, Young Professionals, ICCC

Ram Gupta President, Grey Tiger Seniors Club

Akanksha Paliwal Marketing Co-lead, Young Professionals, ICCC

Dr. Renuka Sharma Director, Panorama India

Apaar Vijay Apaar has been selected in rep soccer in Vaughan wolves rep soccer team

Brij K. Sharma Director and immediate Past President of Scarborough District Chartered Accountants Association, Toronto; Chair, Finance Committee, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce.

Naval Bajaj

Dharma P. Jain

Brij K. Sharma

Saran Ghai

Avi Goel

Anant Vijay

Sukhlal Patel

Shreya Tekriwal

Ram Gupta

Akanksha Paliwal

Dr. Renuka Sharma

Apaar Vijay

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Mahatma Gandhi as CEO Prof.Akhilesh Dubey - Indore Indira

Make Time Your Ally

Management Lessons from a KarmYogi’s Life

How GandhiJi’s leadership strategies can be applied to today’s business environment ????

“ I do not accept my views to be accepted all of a sudden” • Business communication with the advent of technology—emails, video conferences, mobile forces us to take a decision instantly. Technology should be allowed to become the master..it should serve the humanity. It is currently used to set the pace. • We have become slave 24 X7 with smart phones and laptops. A instantaneous reflexive response without proper thought and reflection is a sure recipe of a mistake or mishap waiting to happen. • This instinct to respond urgently do not enable us to persuade, innovate or be creative. Also to be on toes for 24 X 7 results in stress, resentment to those whom are making demands and fatigue. • A delayed well thoughtout answer is any day better than a rapid poor solution. • Learn to trust time rather than resent it.

Make Your Leadership Organic

Put a Face On Policy

“whenever you are in doubt, apply the following test” • The litmus test of any proposed action was how it would affect the most vulnerable individual imaginable. The test was therefore human and not ideological or general. • Today “company policy” or government policy is used as an important refuge or excuse when responding to the customers or common man complaints. • The impact of particular transaction or decision on a particular individual result in loss of support of numerous customers or followers albeit one at a time.

“We have assumed that we can get men to do things by force and therefore we use force.“ • “If I cease stealing for fear of punishment” Gandhi reasoned, “ I would recommence the operation as soon as the fear is withdrawn from me”. • He rejected coercive change because the powerful motivation is not something external but internal. • To move people in a particular direction get their buy in and make them the stakeholders.

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Recruit People, Not Results

“...If any Englishman dedicated his life to securing the freedom of India, resisting the tyranny and serving the land, I should welcome that Englishman as an Indian” • A good leader should recruit his team , not on the basis of who they are but on what results they can produce. • The people should be recruited based on the objectives and goals you want to achieve rather than on the basis of formal labels.

Leadership by Example

• Gandhiji always taught only those things which he himself practiced. • Today HR managers should have hands on experience of process followed in all departments before giving training to employees. Especially in sectors like retail ,bpo & hospitality it is a must.

Stress Management

• Gandhiji had a good sense of humour which he used to reduce stress. • He read Bhagvad Gita whenever felt disappointed. • Today’s managers should conduct laughing class for employees or gita path as stress busters.

Environment Conservation

Gender Equality

• Gandhiji had an opinion that men & women have equal mental capacity. Women are partners rather than slave of men. • Today companies have realized good qualities of female employees.

Gandhiji believed that nature can fulfill our needs but not greed.

Decentralization

Gandhiji wanted to make villages self dependant. He developed local leaders at grassroot level.

Innovation

• Gandhiji successfully used nonvoilent methods like non cooperation,civil disobedience against oppressive rule in history of mankind.

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Resource Management

• Gandhiji knew importance of producing good results even from limited resources.

Change Management

Conclusion Emotional Intelligence

• Gandhiji overcame fear, anger & panic. He once said “ Patience & perseverance can overcome mountains”. • HR managers need to have patience, control anger while giving training, grievance handling & counseling.

• Mahatma Gandhi had multi dimensional personality. He had good leadership skills, covincing skill, training & development skills.His teachings are still relevant in present time.

Workforce Diversity

• Gandhiji seeked participation of people of all religion ,caste & economic status in his movement.

Commitment

Salute to a Superhero and a Visionary!

• Gandhiji used to work eighteen hours in a day whole week. • He always kept his commitments, and was workaholic too.

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Diwali - 2011

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National Diwali - Ottawa - 2011 & 2012

Republic Day - 2012

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Holi - 2012

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Gangaur - 2012

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Picnic - 2011

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Independence Day - 2011

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Independence Day - 2012

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Israeli & Rajasthani Fusion - 2012

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VIPs and Visiting Dignitaries

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Picnic - 2012

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Grey Tiger Senior Citizens Club

RANA Magazine Release

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Maharaja of Jaipur - Visit to Canada

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artworks

Arjun Sharma

Sonia Sharma

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Yashvardhan Jethoo

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Manogya Tekriwal

Komal Jethoo

मन की िात नरीिा िाजपाल

1 कठपुतली

2 ख्ाल

मयोहे कठपुिली ना बनािे कयोई | हूँ भी ऊपरिाले की संिान हूँ | महारे सीने मा भी दिल हयोय है | कठे किर सारे महारे दिल ियोड़ने पर िुले हैं |

कयोई ग़ज़ल न अब कयोई अफ़साना -ऐ मसिम, मुझसे िेरे खयाल ने छीना मेरा कलम |

जे कयोई चािे मने अपने िरीके से नचािे है | जीहाँ चािे ले जािे हैं | कयोई मने भी ियो पूछयो, महारयो मन के चािे है ? सारे ररशिे में धयोका ही ियो हयोय है |

कब मैंने यह कहा कक मेरे पास रह सिा, कुछ पल का सार, यह भी बहुि रा िेरा करम |

अब िुझसे मुझ कों कयोई मशकायि, न कुछ गगला, मुझकयो यही खुशी हैं कक टूटा मेरा भरम | मैं सयोचिी हूँ, कैसी हसीन हयोिी जजनिगी, ममल जािा िेरा सार मुझे अगर जनम –जनम |

रसमों ने मेरे पाँि में डाली हैं बेडड़याँ, िरना िेरे बगैर ना जीिी मेरे सनम | आ जाए िेरे दहससे में “नीरा” की हर खुशी, बिले मैं चाहिी हैं िह. िेरा हरे क गम |

3 तझ ु बिन कैसे िुझ बबन रह पाऊँगी ? कैसे बैठूं डयोली में माँ, आएगी जब याि िेरी | यह ूँ ी आंसू बहाऊँगी, िुझ बबन रह ना पाऊँगी || ियो पल जयो िेरे आंगन में , मैंने इिने दिन गुजारे हैं | ियो िीिारें जजन पर मैंने, रं गों के तनशान बनाये हैं, कैसे उनकयो भूल पाऊँगी || पिा है माँ मेरी गुडड़या, आज भी संिक ू में रखी है | ्या हुआ जयो ? उसकी एक टांग छयोटी है , कैसे उसकयो छयोड़ जाऊँगी || आंगन में मभखरी हैं यािें , बुहार के भी ना समेट पाऊँगी | आएगी िेरी याि दिन- राि मुझकयो, कैसे िुझ बबन रह पाऊँगी ||

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बाबुल की बबलखिी ऑ ंखें, दिल मेरा चीर िे िी हैं | भाई के ननहें हार मुझ,े जाने से रयोक लेिे हैं | इनकी आँखों से तनकले आंसू, कैसे मैं िे ख पाऊँगी ||

कमलेश वमशषठ

्या बेटी िुझ पर बयोझ है माँ? ्यूँ नहीं रह सकिी िेरे सार | भाई भी ियो लायेगा भाभी, जमाई कयो भी ले आ घर | माँ चल आ कुछ नया करें , आज नया इिहास रचें , नयी कुछ रौशनी जगाएं||

(७८ िष्थ की उम्र में मेरे वपिाजी प्योिेसर के. एस. िमशषठ का २६ िरिरी २०१२ कयो सिग्थिास हयो गया रा | मेरी मािाजी की ये भािनाएं, मन की गहराई से तनकले ये उदगार उनकी समतृ ियों कयो जीिनि कर दिल कयो छू जािे हैं| - श्ीमिी अंशु पालीिाल )

बिा माँ िू ही बिा, केसे िझ ु बबन रह पाऊँगी ?

एहसास

4 हम पििे सरी लोगों को ति िे श की ्ाि सतातरी है बाररश जब बरसे है ररम –झझम, हयोिा है मन बेकाबू , ममट्ी से आने लगिी है , सोंधी - सोंधी सी खुशबू | सािन भािों की ऋिु में , जब कयोयल गीि सुनािी है , हम परिे सी लयोगों कयो िब िे श की याि सिािी है | सािन के ियो झूले जजन पर सझखयाँ झूला करिी री, पयारे - पयारे मौसम रे, ियो और नजारे रे रं गीन | राि िीयों से िीिाली जब रौशन हयो जािी है , हम परिे सी लयोगों कयो िब िे श की याि सिािी है | मंदिर से “हरी ॐ ” का नारा आकर हमें जगािा रा, गुरूदिारे के दिार पे कयोई, चच्थ में जािा रा | जब आिाज़ अज़ान की, आ कर कानों से टकरािी है , हम परिे सी लयोगों कयो िब िे श की याि सिािी है |

उनका अचानक यंू सब छयोड़कर, जाना मेरा िन मन दहला गया | सन ू े घर में हर पल उनका एहसास है || इधर से तनकलकर उधर जाना, किर मेरे पास आकर कुछ कहना, मझ ु े हर पल सन ु ाई िे िा है || उनके मख से तनकली ु राम - नाम की गंज , ू मझ ु े हर पल अब भी सन ु ाई िे िी है || हर काम के मलए मेरा नाम पक ु ारना, आज भी िैसे ही सन ाई िे ि ा है | ु यह ज्ाि है कक िे कभी नहीं आयेगें, परनिु उनका एहसास हरिम सार है || उनका एहसास हरिम सार है || ----------------------------------------------------------------

बि्थ की चािर में मलपटी री, िे श की हर सुंिर िािी, रं ग -बबरं गे चंचल िूलों से महकी री हर ्यारी | आज भी जब िूलों की खुशबू िन-मन कयो महकािी है , हम परिे सी लयोगों कयो िब िे श की याि सिािी है | कैसे भूलें माँ-बाबा कयो, सब - कुछ उनसे पाया है , भाई का हार भी याि आिा है , राखी -बबन जयो सूना है | जब अपनों का जज़क् चले ,िब अपनों की बाि आिी है , हम परिे सी लयोगों कयो, िब िे श की याि सिािी है | अपने िे श कयो लौट के जाएँ, दिल में ये ही िमनना है , ए परिे स में रहने िालों, अपना िे श किर अपना है | अपने िे श की कयोई भी चीज़, जब अपने हार में आिी है , हम परिे सी लयोगों कयो िब िे श की याि सिािी है |

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“दिवाली संिेश” प्ोफ़ेसि िे वेन्द्र ममश्ा

श्रीमतरी सुधा ममश्ा

“दिया जले विशिास का जययोति प्ेम की हयोय ्। िेल डले परमार्थ का ियो रयोज दििाली हयोय ” ॥ आओ ममल के चलें । िीपमामलका की जययोति में शभ ु संसकार पलें ॥ जजस समाज में जनम मलया है ,जजसने संिारा बडा ककया है । उस समाज से विमख ना हयोना,जजसने ि म हें सममान दिया है ॥ ु ु आओ ममल के चलें…… सहज नहीं ररशिों कयो ियोडना, टूट गये ियो उनहेें जयोडना हम सब मयोिी एक हार के, नहीं शयोभिा हमें बबखरना बीि गयी सयो बाि भल ु ा िे , अंहकार सब बैर ममटा िे । िीिाली के इस अिसर पर, सारे मशकिे गगले भल ु ा िे ॥ आओ ममल के चलें………

अनेकता में एकता

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व्ावहारिक िोहे

िे श और पररिेश अलग हैं पर जीिन का िेश एक है । चेहरे सब के अलग-अलग हैं पर आंसू और मुसकान एक है ॥ भाषा सब की अलग-अलग है ककनिु भाि और ज्ान एक है । धम्थ सभी के अलग-अलग हैं पर सबका भगिान एक है ॥ पंछी उड़िे अलग-अलग हैं पर सबका आकाश एक है । भले दिशायें अलग-अलग हैं पर धरिी का विसिार एक है ॥ रं ग तिचा के अलग-अलग हैं ककनिु लहू का र्ं ग एक है । पयार ि नफ़रि पलिे सब में पर इनका अहसास एक है ॥ जीिन में सुख िख ु अलग-अलग हैं पर क्षयोभ हष्थ का भाि एक है । िे श सभी के अलग-अलग हैं पर सब के सूरज चांि एक हैं

प्ोफ़ेसि िे वेन्द्र ममश्ा

हम नदियां हैं अलग-अलग ममलिी समुद्र में सार सार। उिगम सबके अलग-अलग हैं पर सबका गंिवय एक है ॥

क्योध, ईष्या,घण ृ ा,दिेष, चारों पापन के मूल ्। जजिना पालयोगे इनहे , चुभें ह्रिय बन शूल ्॥

िे श और पररिेश अलग हैं पर जीिन का िेश एक है । चेहरे सबके अलग-अलग हैं पर आंसू मुसकान एक है ॥

सतय,धम्थ,धीरज,क्षमा, विनय,प्ेम वयिहार। अगर उिारयो जीिन में , खुलें मुज्ि के दिार्॥ करनी ऐसी कीजजये, पछिािा ना हयोय ्। पशचािाप भले करयो, शाजनि गचति की खयोय॥ करी कामना कीति्थ की, पर आया अपयश हार। है विगचत्र गति कम्थन की, मलखा सयो हयोिै मार॥ यश,कीति्थ,सममान सब, लगें चैिुआ मीि ्। ये िापस चले जायेंगे, जब समय जायेगा बीि॥ बचपन में रयोिे रहे , युिा हुये बौराय ्। कटा बुढापा रयोग में , बाि समझ ना पाय।। 58

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िो कववताएँ: पन्न्ाँ िो कववताएँ: पन्न्ाँ

प्ो. सिन घई

प्ो. सिन घई १)

२)

पति, १) पतनी और पयार

ड २)ू बिी इक नाि हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी, ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में मुसकुरािी पजतनयाँ। बे सुरा सं गीिनाि हयोिी आिमी कीकी जजंजजं िगी। डूबिी इक हयोिी आिमी िगी, ग़र न हयोिीं जजं ि गी में ग न ग न ािी पजतनयाँ।। ु ु ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में मुसकुरािी पजतनयाँ बेसुरा संगीि हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी। ग अट्हास कीािीजजंपजतनयाँ िगी, । ग़रूंजिा न हयोिीं जजंिहयोिी गी मेंआिमी गुनगुन ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में झखलझखलािी पजतनयाँ। गूंजिा अट्हास हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी, मौन आकाश हयोिीमें आिमी की जजंपजतनयाँ िगी, । ग़र नसाहयोिीं जजंिगी झखलझखलािी ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में गीि गािी पजतनयाँ। मौन सा आकाश हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी, खाली न जै बजिी आिमी कीपजतनयाँ जजंिगी,। ग़र न बि्थ हयोिीं जजंसिे गी में गीि गािी ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में खनखनािी पजतनयाँ। खाली बि्थन जैसे बजिी आिमी की जजंिगी, बबन ममच्थ आिमी की पजतनयाँ जजंिगी,। ग़र नमसाला हयोिीं जजं िगीहयोिी में खनखनािी ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में सनसनािी पजतनयाँ। बबन मसाला ममच्थ हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी, ककिनी बेआिाज हयोिीमें आिमी की जजं िगी, । ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी सनसनािी पजतनयाँ ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में टनटनािी पजतनयाँ। ककिनी बेआिाज हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी, रेंग़र गिीन रफ़िार की जजंपजतनयाँ िगी, । हयोिीं जजंहयोिी िगी आिमी में टनटनािी ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में सरसरािी पजतनयाँ। रें गिी रफ़िार हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी, बं धा नबबसिरबं ि िहयोिी की जजं िगी, । ग़र हयोिीं जजं गी मेंआिमी सरसरािी पजतनयाँ ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में कुरमुरािी पजतनयाँ। बंधा बबसिरबंि हयोिी आिमी की जजंिगी, ग़र न हयोिीं जजंिगी में कुरमुरािी पजतनयाँ।

लयोग पूछ पयार लेिे हैं मुझे पति, अ्सर पतनी और कैसा पति-पतनी में हयोिा पयार है , और कहिापूछ हूँ िैलेसिाे हैंही ममध लयोग मैं अ्सर ुझे ुर जै स ा हयोिा नीं ब का आचार है । है , ू कैसा पति-पतनी में हयोिा पयार और मैं कहिा हूँ िैसा ही मधुर खट्ा, मीठा,नींचरपरा, नमकीनहै ।कुछ, जैसा हयोिा बू का आचार सिाि की, सुसिाि की बौछार है , सार इसे खािे रहें , कुछ, खट्ा, खाने मीठा,केचरपरा, नमकीन टेसिाि सट कर िे ि ा डबल हर बार हैहै।, की, सुसिाि की बौछार सार खाने के इसे खािे रहें , ठीक सा िेहीिा हैडबल पति-पतनी टे सट िै कर हर बारकाहै ।पयार, जजिना कीजे उिना कमिर यार है , अनमलममट कक जजिनाकाकरपयार, सकें, ठीक िैसा हीकीजे है पति-पतनी किर भी रहिी हर घड़ी िरकार है । जजिना कीजे उिना कमिर यार है , अनमलममट कीजे कक जजिना कर सकें, जजं सघन, सुंिर िरकार बाग है ,है । किरिगी भी ग़र रहिी हर घड़ी पयार बहिी सि्थ -गम्थ बयार है , पति-पतनी, जजंिगी ग़र पयार सघन,और सुंिरपररिार बाग हैइक, , जै स े खाना, पानी और आचार पयार बहिी सि्थ -गम्थ बयार है , है । करिे हैं पूरीपयार कमीऔर औरपररिार िग सिाि, ु ुना इक, पति-पतनी, यही ियो ियो अनकहा सा करार जैसे खाना, पानी और आचार हैहै।। करिे हैं पूरी कमी और िग ु ुना सिाि, जजं सार का सा संबकरार ंध है , है । यहीिगी ियो भर ियो अनकहा खट्े -मीठे पयार का अनुबंध है , कौन पररभाषा में सं हम जजंिगीसीभर सार का बंधबांहैध, े इसे, पयार है , स व िधा है , या ु खट्े -मीठे पयार का अनुबकक ंध हैप्बं , ध है । कौन सी पररभाषा में हम बांधे इसे, क ु छ भी पयार है , कदहये सुविधा पयार है , याइकककपररिार प्बंध हैका, । जैसे नैया, नीर और पििार है , पयार जैसकदहये े नींबू पयार का आचार है , कुछ भी इक पररिार का, टेजैससटे नैकर िे ि ा डबल हर बार या, नीर और पििार हैहै,, खट्ा, मीठा, नमकीन पयार जै से नींचरपरा, बू का आचार है , कुछ, ऐसा पति-पतनी का हयोिा पयार टे सट कर िे िा डबल हर बार है , है । खट्ा, मीठा, चरपरा, नमकीन कुछ, ऐसा पति-पतनी का हयोिा पयार है ।

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अनमोल वचन अनमोल वचन शांति की शुरुआि मुसकराहट से हयोिी है । यदि आप सौ लयोगयो कयो नहीं झखला सकिे ियो एक कयो ही - मिर रेसा से हयोिी है । शांतझखलाइए। ि की शुरुआि मुसटेकराहट यदि आप सौ लयोगयो कयो नहीं झखला सकिे ियो एक कयो ही झखलाइए। - मिर टे रेसा

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Appetizing Chutneys By Mamta Vijay

Ginger Chutney Ingredients:

1 medium or large sized ball of tamarind 5 tsp. salt 2.5 cups water 1.5 tsp. sugar Â˝ lb. ginger 1 cup sweetened coconut 4-5 chillies to taste Chopped cilantro leaves

Seasoning:

1/3 cup oil Â˝ tsp. fenugreek 1 tsp channa dal added to regular seasoning ingredients

Method:

Soak tamarind in 1 cup water. Peel ginger and cut into pieces. Extract the pulp from tamarind using another half cup of water. Grind all the ingredients until soft; add salt, sugar, coconut and cilantro. Season the chutney. Remove and store in refrigerator. It can be stored for 1 month. This tastes good with idli, dosa, vada, samosa and bhaji.

Brinjal (Eggplant) Chutney Ingredients:

4 dry red chillies (or fresh green chillies) Salt to taste 1 whole garlic bulb (ground or grated) Small ball of tamarind 1 small piece of ginger (peeled & ground or grated) Oil 1 large brinjal (eggplant) 1 large onion, finely chopped Pinch of hing

Method:

Steam eggplant, remove skin, mash and set aside. Combine: 4 dry red chillies (or fresh green chillies), 1 whole garlic (ground or grated), 1 small piece of ginger and salt to taste. Add the juice of a small ball of tamarind, mix. Add the mashed eggplant and mix well. Set aside. In a pan, fry onion in little oil until golden brown. Add hing. Fry a little and add eggplant mixture. Continue frying and stirring until desired consistency.

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Cranberry Chutney Ingredients:

1 pack fresh cranberries Pinch of asafoetida 1 tbsp. methi seeds Salt to taste 1 tbsp. black mustard seeds 2 tsp. chilli powder ¼ cup vegetable oil

sor. Dry roast methi seeds in a skillet and grind to a powder. In a large pan, fry mustard seeds in hot oil and add hing. Add chopped cranberries stirring constantly for about 5-6 minutes. Add more oil if necessary. In the end, stir in methi powder, salt and chilli powder. Cool and store in preserve bottles. Chutney can be kept for about 3 months in the refrigerator.

Method:

Wash cranberries and chop coarsely in a food proces-

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Moong Dal Halwa By Hansa Heda Ingredients 1 cup - Split (Yellow) Moong dhal 1/2 cup Ghee 3/4 cup Sugar 1cup Milk or Water Sliced Almonds for garnish. 1/2 tsp cardamom powder few strands of Saffron

Method • Soak 1 cup moong dal for 5-6 hours and grind to a coarse paste. • Take a heavy Kadai/ Non stick skillet.add ghee and warm it up. • Add the dal paste and stir continuously, not allowing lumps to form. • Keep the heat at the lowest and keep stirring. Cook the dal until aromatic and sweet smell comes and the ghee start to show.the color should be golden brown. • other side,boil milk or water and add saffron and cardamom to it.Add this slowly to the cooking dal. • Keep the heat low at all times and break lumps if formed while adding water/ milk mix. • When it start to dry a little ,add sugar. • Cook until the ghee surfaces and halwa gets a shiny creamy texture. • Garnish with sliced almonds and serve hot!!

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Kuldhara near Jaisalmer: Compiled by Anshu & Gyanesh Paliwal courtyard was the designated area for women. It had a small bathtub and a small structure to grow a tulsi plant, revered by Hindus. The outer area was for men and cows. An underground cellar was used to store valuables, but these lie sealed now. In fact, a few westerners are said to have discovered a lot of gold and other valuables with the help of metal detectors a few years back; they were apprehended before they could make off with the booty though.

Drive 18 km west of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India and you will come to the village of Kuldhara. The first sight of Kuldhara village gives a sense of a town actually and sends one’s imagination running to the time it may have been inhabited. Tej Pal Singh, our cab driver was happy to be our guide. A well planned settlement, straight and wide streets ran in grids with houses opening into them. All design elements kept both aesthetics and utility in mind. A kind of a garage opened into the streets to park carts in. Temples, step wells and other structures were all signs of sound development over the centuries.

The houses themselves ensured all social norms could be well followed according to our guide. The inner

The yellow hue of the buildings came from the colour of the local mud and stones. The floors of the houses were plastered with cow dung and clay. Bollywood has even shot movies like Kachche Dhaage and Reshma

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SheraÂ using the backdrop of Kuldhara.

the art of growing a water intensive crop like wheat in the Thar desert; they could identify areas with gypsum The village may be abandoned now, but it still seems rock layers running under the ground surface to ensure alive. As if, without warning, you will suddenly see water was retained for the crops. The rulers depended thousands of well decked wealthy people appear out of on the Paliwals for much of their tax revenues. nowhere and generate a hustle and bustle just like the days gone by. What made them want to abandon everything overnight? The Prime Minister, or theÂ dewan, is believed to have developed a lecherous eye for the chief â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter; it is said the Paliwal women were in general stunningly beautiful. He may even have imposed unreasonable taxes on them. With pride and honour overruling all worldly interests, the chiefs of the 84 villages decided to go away in a single night with whatever they could carry with them.

Once a prosperous settlement of the Paliwal Brahmins, all the residents of Kuldhara and 83 nearby villages vanished suddenly one night in 1825, having lived there since 1291. In all likelihood they set up base somewhere beyond Jodhpur but no one has ever been sure. This is one of the most bizarre stories of human migration one can hear. Where are the Paliwals now? Scattered all over the world. And generally doing well going by their genetic lineage. It is said they even left a curse on the villages, bringing death and suffering to anyone who tried to live in these villages. For the Paliwals, this was not the first migration. Before Kuldhara, according to some accounts, they had left Pali near Jodhpur from where they originally came from and that is why they were called Pali Walai , Pali Wala and finally Paliwal ; it was to escape additional war taxes being imposed by the king.

The Paliwals made their fortune by the sheer brilliance of their business and agricultural acumen. They knew

Looks like the royalty of Rajasthan had made an art of killing the geese that laid golden eggs for them.

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Pavapuri

An oasis of spiritualism in the desert By: Yash Heda (Grade 8)

Pavapuri at Day Time During my trip to India this year I went to many places. But there is one specific place I visited which stands out and I want to share about it with you. That place is called ‘Pavapuri’ - a fantastic place of religion and nature. A truly great spiritual place. Pavapuri is a temple located in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. it was so clean and well preserved. The entrance was a grand gate with exquisite carvings which was amazing to look at. The first thing that you notice when you enter is the well preserved natural beauty. Birds glide through the trees and there are green fields around. There were life size statues of cows and people doing different jobs. When you enter the main complex, you see the gigantic Jain tirth (a shallow part of a body of water that may be easily crossed) surrounded by smaller temples and pillars - a truly stunning sight. Inside the complex was a separate building with large, clean rooms that can be reserved for accommodation. After we checked in, we went around the building which was surrounded by sprawling lawns and small trees. We then took a tour of the whole complex. We found out that the complex had an animal welfare centre that spans over 71,000 square feet and provides shelter for more than 6,000 stray and orphan

cows. Pavapuri was also home to the world’s only 5 legged cow! With four on the bottom and one on its back! The priest told us that everyone that came to Pavapuri fed the cows with milk as an offering to God. My family and I all fed the baby cows for good luck. The cow that I fed drank a whole bottle of milk! One of my cousins was feeding a baby cow when his milk bottle finished. As my cousin put down the bottle to get cleaned, the cow started following my cousin as if it was expecting more milk. Before you know it, the cow was chasing my cousin! The cow chased him for 5 minutes! We started laughing and taking videos of this funny moment. At Pavapuri, you can also take Golf cart, Vintage car, camel and horse rides around the complex. When you are on the camel, you are towering everyone else. I actually got a leaf from the top of one of the trees when I was on the camel. The scariest part of the ride was when you got off. That’s because it feels as if you are falling when the camel’s bending its knees. My brother got to ride the horse. He said that he felt royal and powerful on it. What I think is most unique in this temple is that on one side of the complex, there are statues of real events behind a glass displays. The reason that I think these are unique is that I have never them in other temples and that you can actually see what the statue is representing. We then went to the tirth. On the outside, it was crisp white. Inside the tirth there was a statue of Shankheshwar Parshwanath. It was quite a great sight. But the tirth looked better at night. When it was dark and the lights were turned on, the tirth turned from white to a red-orange, making it look even more stunning. Warm and fresh vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner is served within the dining hall at additional cost.

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that have percolated through generations. A visit here is therapeutic for the mind, body and soul. The calm, beautiful, scenic and vast complex of Pavapuri sits ensconced amidst the contemplative Aravali Mountain range that sits like a determined yogi in meditation. If you ever travel to India, you should consider visiting Pavapuri. It is a beautiful place to be in and has very unique things that you wouldn’t find in other temples. With beautiful carvings, temples, and more, it is a peaceful location and you will come back feeling very relaxed. It a true place of spirituality and culture!

Pavapuri at Night Time Shree Pavapuri Tirth Dham is a shining example of Jain Temple Architecture and Culture. It is a beautiful blend of art and architecture, enshrined in pure values

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Short story - Dina, The Mean Dragon By Shreya Garg (Grade 3) Once upon a time, there lived a dragon named Dina. She always liked to sneak up on people she didn’t like. She hated everybody. Even her mom and dad. There was another dragon named Ramona. She was gentle, lovely, and also Dina’s sister. She tried to tell her that “STOP”. But, her sister ignored her. One day, something bad happened to Dina. Everybody hated her. Everyone teased her. Dina slowly started to notice that, she was doing the same to everyone she hated. She felt bad for herself. She apologized to everyone she treated badly. After she apologized to everyone, she apologized to her sister, Ramona. Ramona kept a secret from her big sister, Dina. Ramona thought that “this is the right time to tell Dina.” She

went over to Dina and told the secret.”I invited the town over to the forest where you never sneak up on people, because you were scared that animals will attack on you. I wanted you to be nice, so I told them to do the same you did to them, to make you understand how it hurts when you get hurt, I just wanted you to be nice, that’s all. Please forgive me.”” I forgive you” said Dina.”I am proud of you, little sister” Dina became nicer every day. The town was the most peaceful town in the whole Canada. They lived happily ever after. THE END!!!!

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Rajasthan Foundation has been constituted exclusively for charitable purposes and is focused on only charitable activities to serve the community at large. It is working successfully towards its mandate to support the established registered charities by donating funds and is working aggressively towards fulfilling its mandate to have more charitable activities on its own.

Jaipurfoot.Org is to provide mobility and dignity to the handicapped, free of charge, worldwide. Jaipurfoot.Org mandates to work as a non-governmental, non-religious, non-sectarian, non-regional, non-political organization, for helping the physically challenged disabled peoples, particularly financially weak across the world, though particularly in India. Jaipurfoot. Org will work in association with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur (Rajasthan), India, popularly known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;JAIPUR FOOTâ&#x20AC;? , which has been providing free limbs across the world for last 36 years. BMVSS, Jaipur is the largest organization, for the handicapped in the world in terms of fitment of artificial limbs and calipers etc., to

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the handicapped. BMVSS, being a social organization engaged in humanitarian work, provides all the artificial limbs, calipers, crutches, ambulatory aids like wheelchairs, hand paddled tricycles and other aids and appliances totally free of charge to the physically challenged. Founder of Jaipur Foot Padma Shree Dr. D.R. Mehta was recently awarded Rajeev Gandhi Award by Rajeev Gandhi Foundation for his humanitarian services. In Toronto Jaipur Foot was formally launched on 24th of July, 2012 in the presence of Dr. D.R. Mehta, eminent Indo-Canadians, members and press.

Mission:

Jaiputfoot.Org has been set up with the objective of: 1. To make western world aware of the technology being used by BMVSS 2. To raise funds for helping the cause of BMVSS in order providing financial support in India 3. To involve and encourage North American hospitals, universities and doctors for researching in the filed of artificial limb technology for making limbs cheaper, strong, long sustainable, and 4. To help rehabilitate the physically, economically and socially challenged, particularly the resource-less people, enabling them to regain their mobility, self respect and human dignity so that they become selfreliant, normal and productive members of the community. 5. To provide artificial limbs, other rehabilitation aids and appliances to amputees, Calipers, modified footwear, hearing aids, special shoes and other aids to persons suffering from leprosy.

Technology and research:

The first limb, popularly known as Jaipur Foot was developed in 1968 with indigenous technology in Jaipur, India and since then there has been several changes in the technology. The current technology used is the most functional technology in the world. The Jaipur Foot is the only non-articulated foot in the world that provides mobility in all three planes i.e. Dorsi-flexion, Inversion / Eversion and transverse rotation. BMVSS was also using the single axis knee joint till a collaboration with the Stanford University, USA, led to the development of a joint based on the

polycentric concept. The limbs made with this technology are closest to a normal human limb and has virtually got the same range of movements which a normal human foot has. This limb is no less than a natural human limb and it is an all-functional, all-terrain limb. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is associated with Jaipur Foot for researching more advanced technology. It has also signed up an MOU with Stanford University, USA and also is in the process of setting up a “Fab Lab” with the support of MIT, USA. The following Research Projects are also under way – a). Development of terminal device (Hand) for upper limb amputees with Stanford University. b). Development of upper limb prosthesis with Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, USA. c). Designing of wheel chair cum- tricycle with MIT, USA. d). Development of wheelchair with Whirlwind Wheelchair Organization, USA. National and International Affiliations: BMVSS has got special Consultative status with the Economic & Social Council of the United Nations Organisation. The Time magazine has hailed Jaipur Foot in 2009, as one of the best innovation in last 50 years in the world history. BMVSS has associate centres not only in India but also in countries like Philippines and Pakistan. BMVSS has also set up some Joint ventures such as a joint venture with Mahaveer K - Mina Foundataion Medaline - Columbia and has also set up several artificial limb fitness centre in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Main Features of Jaipur Foot:

Jaipur Foot is cosmetically closest to the human foot with toes etc. It is water proof as many other artificial limbs in the world are. Jaipur Foot is also a dual purpose foot. It may be worn with shoes or without shoes depending on the desire and the need of the patients.

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The normal life of Jaipur Foot piece is around 3 years. The sockets for Jaipur Limb are made of polymers as is being done in case of other modern limbs in the world. It is really a quick fit limb. A below-knee, prosthesis can be made in three hours. An Above-knee prosthesis can be made in one or two days. This limb is light weight.

Cost:

BMVSS provides limbs, aids and appliances (wheelchairs, hand-paddled tricycles, crutches etc), to all the disabled beneficiaries at its centres, FREE OF COST, anywhere in the world through on site camps, its various centres across India and some of the other countries. Prof. C. K. Prahalad in his book “The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid” observed that the cost of the

Jaipur limb was US$ 30, for a comparable limb in the USA was US$ 8,000. Currently, the average cost of Jaipur limb to BMVSS is about US $ 45 against to the reported price of US$ 12,000 for a comparable limb in the USA.

Others:

BMVSS has so far helped about 1.2 Million disabled with various types of limbs (Limb/Caliper etc.) Besides, BMVSS is an international organization. It has already held more than 50 on-the-spot artificial limb / caliper fitment camp in 26 countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. To know more about Jaipur Foot, reader is advised to visit at www.jaipurfoot.Org.

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Jokes Collected By Ritika Garg 1.) A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, “Why did you have to die? Why did you have to die?” The first man approached him and said, “Sir, I don’t wish to interfere with your private grief, but this demonstration of pain is more than I’ve ever seen before. For whom do you mourn so deeply? A child? A parent?” The mourner took a moment to collect himself, then replied, “My wife’s first husband.” 2.) A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking a round with a fly swatter. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Hunting flies,” He responded. “Oh, killing any?” She asked.

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Rajasthan welcomes Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce led Canadian delegation in their artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. Welcome of delegation reflected rich and varied folk culture from villages which is often depicted symbolic of the state.

Canadian Delegation received with warm welcome at Jaipur

Canadian delegation discussed the scope of Canada India relations in a luncheon roundtable with Mr. Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister of Rajasthan who ap-

Luncheon Roundtable with Mr. Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister of Rajasthan

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preciated the Canadian delegation for taking interest in the small and medium businesses. Mr. Naval Bajaj emphasized the role Indian diaspora is playing in promoting Canada India trade relations.

Reception at City Palace, hosted by Maharaja Shri Narendra Singh

RIICO-FICCI-BIP: Interactive Session with Canadian Delegation

Canadian delegation with Maharaja Narendra Singh Ji during reception at City Palace, Jaipur Canadian delegation during roundtable with Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation The ICCC and the Town of Markham participated in a roundtable and a reception with the Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) and the Bureau of Investment Promotion. The session was attended by 150 people, including Rajasthan’s largest industrialists looking to match capabilities between the Canadian delegation and the Rajasthani companies. Fruitful B2B meetings were accomplished both in the formal part of the meeting and post-meeting networking reception. Avenues for Future Collaboration between Canada and India: • Speakers offered important insights into about the business opportunities in Rajasthan such as education; organic foods; IT sector; and travel and tourism; • Invitation for a Rajasthan delegation to visit Canada with a focus on mutually important sectors such as mining and minerals, cross-border services, and energy exploration; The ICCC offered comments about bilateral opportunities in the SME Sector, with a focus on clean technology.

Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated havelis, which were built by kings in previous ages. Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sand stone dominated by a pink hue. The delegation was pleased to have an opportunity to visit and meet with Maharaja Shri Narendra Singh and Maharani Diya Kumari in a reception at City Palace in Jaipur. The Maharaja is well acquainted with the Greater Toronto Area Toronto, having traveled to Markham for an international polo tournament in support of a local charity.

Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce received Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award The ICCC was honoured to be a recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at the Jaipur PBD, presented by the President of India Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil, recognizing “outstanding achievement in the field of Public Service and in recognition of valuable contribution in promoting the honour and prestige of India and in fostering the interests of Overseas Indians.” The PBD and its related meetings were a huge success for the delegation. The ICCC was proud to be awarded the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

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Canadian delegation with Maharaja Narendra Singh Ji during reception at City Palace, Jaipur (PBSA) by the President of India Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil for its contribution to Canada-India relations. ICCC in a panel discussion emphasized on the role of Indian Diaspora organizations in India’s economic development. In his comments, ICCC focused on the importance of social and technological innovation to India’s relationship with its Diaspora. In the Indian context, technological innovations from the Indian Diaspora can and should be harnessed to answer the needs of the environment and society.

Members of delegation with a Rajasthani folk artist.

ICCC concluded the mission with a memorable meetings and receptions hosted for them in Jaipur. The members of the delegation were very much impressed with the hospitality during their stay. The members Members of delegation with a Rajasthani folk artist of the delegation also have a glimpse of Rajasthan’s in a jubilant mood. traditional dances and folk songs. Mr. Yogesh Sharma, President of Rajasthan Association North America (RANA), appreciated the hospitality and love shown by the people of Rajasthan to the delegation. He was also instrumental in arranging for high level meetings and other interactions for the delegation in Rajasthan. Mr. Naval Bajaj, current president of Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) who also served as vice president of RANA in the past said that Rajasthani people don’t profess and practice hospitality in their own land only, but carry it with them to the Delegation during lighter moments during the visit lands where they emigrate and keep alight the zest of in Jaipur. humane love which is an organic trait of their cultural values.

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