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WHO WILL BE OUR NEXT MP? In order that our readers get to know the mindset of candidates standing for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2014 – & make an informed choice while voting, Bandra Buzz has interviewed them individually.

Madam Priya, this is your 3rd election that you are fighting as MP, what is different this time around?

Well honestly, everything has changed. The constituency itself has changed, and I am representing a whole new demographic and area now as compared to my first election. The Mumbai North Central Constituency is almost 60% slum or lower income groups and the other 40% ranges from middle class to the super rich. This is a very diverse constituency in every way and my focus remains on trying to improve the standard of living both on a general overall level as well as at the intimate grass root level.

I myself have matured in my job over the years and have been able to establish myself as a hard and tough worker. Much of my work involves activating various government agencies like the BMC, MMRDA, MHADA and one needs to be constantly at it, in order to get work done.

I have also spent a lot of my time in the constituency understanding the grass root problems that plague us and devising ways to combat them. I always say, this is my home, this is where my family and I live, so what affects the people of the North Central affects me. This makes me more sensitive to issues pertaining to us directly.

Could you highlight a few issues pertaining to Bandra (W) that you have taken up?

I firmly believe that my greatest achievement as far as Bandra West is concerned is the fact that I am in constant dialogue with so many active citizen groups here. They are always there to guide me and consult with me on so many issues. It is through this interaction, that we have

been able to do raise and deal with some very important issues.

The exorbitant increase in NA Tax that threatened every Housing Society in Mumbai was effectively dealt with. With action initiated by the Salsette Catholic Housing Society, and aided by the elected representatives, we got the Government of Maharashtra to withdraw the same. This came as a huge relief to the society home owners. We are currently pursuing various issues in the proposed amendment of the Maharashtra Co-op. Societies Act and the 74th amendment.

Bandra recently has been plagued with an unprecedented amount of street crime and home burglaries. We led a delegation of citizens to the Addl. Commissioner who ordered a significant increase in police patrolling and presence in the area. We have also initiated the installation of CCTV cameras in Bandra West, Khar West and our aim is that we become the first totally monitored assembly in Mumbai. These efforts will certainly drop the crime rate in Bandra West and enhance the security of our citizens, especially the elderly and women.

We are also proudly associated with the development of an Eco-Friendly Garden initiated by the UPRA, another fine example of how we work together with the residents of Bandra. My office also significantly contributes towards the maintenance and upkeep of the Carter Road Promenade and the Bandstand Amphitheatre.

We will soon add another landmark open space to Bandra West with the development of the Bandra Sea Link Promenade. Another issue that was brought to my notice by the citizens of Bandra was the overhead Metro Rail

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Project that was proposed to fly over Linking road. Along with some very active and dedicated citizens, we opposed the same and the new plan in now under consideration.

There are many more such significant projects like the Milan Flyover, which was stalled due to rehabilitation of effected residents in the area - and needed serious intervention. The now completed flyover will be most appreciated during the monsoons, I guess. Further, we conducted several free Medical Camps, free Computer Education Camps for the elderly, vocational training camps for young women and much more. I also try and promote local cultural activities by supporting citizen or group led events as the St. Andrews Parish Zonal talent and sports competitions, Car Free Day and other such joys.

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Why did Kejriwal resign?

Our reporter asked Phiroze Palkhivala, “Why did Arvind Kejriwal resign after just 49 days as CM of Delhi?”

His rapt answer was, “I am really glad that you asked me this question, because this is something that requires to be addressed.

I think we have become as a country too unused to people standing on principle. We have been too used to the political class, who want to stay

in power - come what may. Now, please analyse the situation carefully.

The point is: this 49 day government came to power on the plank of corruption, because we believe it is the biggest cancer that is gnawing into the powers of our country. The Aam Admi Party stands for removing corruption from its roots. In 49 days, this government did what previous governments had not done in 10 years. Please appreciate that. Please

understand what has been done. This is point # 1.

What happened was: When the Lokpal Bill was introduced, it was opposed by both the other political parties, because they could not stand it.

Different parties work on different basis. We work on a cleanliness basis – they may not. So they opposed it.

Now, Mr. Kejrival, who had the courage of his conviction; made an open statement: Since I have come to the people with this primary objective and if I am unable to fulfil it – I have no right to occupy that chair.

Which other politician has done such a thing in the history of India, except for Lal Bahadur Shastri?

A lot of people are very proud of what Arvind Kejrival has done in Delhi, because they understand it for what it is. As a consequence of this, there will be a lot of benefit to our country – because, now he is free to approach the entire country. Now, the whole country is aflame with this passion, that he has provided us. I think we are going to have quite a few surprises in this upcoming election.

The AAP is going to do a lot, which many did not expect.”

Jayesh Hasmukh

Ashish Khetan announces Scam Expose Helpline for Mumbai Ashish Khetan Aam Aadmi Party candidate from New Delhi constituency and Raghav Chadha from the core team in Delhi were in Mumbai on 15th and 16th April to campaign for his colleagues – the candidates from Mumbai.

While campaigning Ashish Khetan visited various places and was absolutely shocked to see that Mumbaikars are living in conditions worse than hell. He said, “All political parties in this state have continually looted and cheated Mumbaikars. We visited Mandala in Mankhurd where the slums dwellers live in constant threat of encroachment by yards which illegally deal in dangerous chemicals and petroleum substances; time and again they set fire to the slums and AAP has had to do dharnas to get action initiated against these yards but the collector’s office remains largely impassive. There is no drinking water and those 300 families buy water at the rate of Rs. 5 per can! Civic amenities remain a distant dream in this hell hole.

We next went to Lalubhai Compound – an MMRDA housing complex meant for project affected persons. 65 buildings with 200 families on an average in each, live in dilapidated 5 to 7 storey buildings which seem like they are crumbling, even though they are approximately 10 years old! Open sewers run between buildings, water drips from ceilings, the state government or BMC do not provide any sanitation even though the residents pay taxes of 1.4 lacs per building annually.

The conditions of the MHADA transit homes was the worst wherein 110 fami-

lies are living in fear of death as the buildings are on verge of collapse. They are part of 14000 transit families who were sold tenancy by corrupt MHADA officials and now instead of punishing their corrupt officials MHADA wants to throw out these 14000 families who have been diligently paying rent to MHADA for decades. BMC is custodian of all basic amenities and for every service the citizens pay taxes and cesses. The BMC budget for 2014 is over 31000 crores yet Mumbai is one large slum. So much can be done in this city but we fail because politicians, officials and contractors collude and perpetrate scam after scam. The BMC run by the Shiv Sena - BJP is easily one of the most corrupt organizations in the country. To add to that the state government bodies like MHADA and MMRDA collude with contractors to cheat the low income families of their basic rights.

AAP feels there is an urgent need to end this systemic corruption and one step in this direction if we start exposing each and every scam perpetrated since the existing machinery is not effective.

AAP Maharashtra announces the commencement of a Scam Expose Cell Helpline wherein citizens will be facilitated to expose scams and malpractices”.

The AAP Scam Expose Cell comprises of a team of lawyers, RTI activists and a criminologist and the number is 9699949331. This helpline will be live from 17th April 2014, 11 am and will receive calls on all working days between 11am to 5pm.

POLITICS FROM PAGE 1 What are your future plans and vision for Bandra West if you get elected?

One of my priorities is the de-congestion of this suburb, enhanced traffic management and road consciousness. I have had the good fortune of working with a good group of people on this plan, for sometime now.

The next step will be to involve the citizens of Bandra and get their opinion on the same. This cannot be achieved without the total co-operation of the residents.

The proposed Bandra Versova Sea Link is another mammoth project that is underway, and the same needs to be discussed and deliberated on. I am also working on the up gradation of certain important medical facilities in the suburb.

I am also aggressively working on a scheme to generate funds for government schools and government aided schools in Bandra, so that they can have better facilities at their disposal and students have a better scholastic experience.

We are currently investigating a plan to upgrade the current drainage system in the suburbs. This will require the planning and coordination of several government agencies.

The Beautification of the Bandra Talao is also in the pipeline - and will see completion soon.

The evolution of my plans, have always and will always be shaped by the citizens and citizen groups of Bandra West. I hope to initiate a formal annual forum or conference, where we can actually bring these ideas together under one roof, so as to develop a concise long term plan for the suburb - that can be adhered to by all agencies, government bodies & elected representatives.

I believe we have some of the greatest minds, creative thinkers and enthusiastic bodies in this suburb - and if we can tap into that resource, we can achieve anything.

KNOWING SANJU VERMA YOUR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE Sanju Verma, the erstwhile CEO of Violet Arch Securities, (stepped down in Dec 2013 as wanted to devote herself singlemindedly to public service), was instrumental in the takeover of Alchemy Shares & Stock Brokers in 2011, which was subsequently re-named Violet Arch. It needs to be mentioned here that this take-over of Alchemy's brokerage business which was co-owned by none other than the legendary billionaire investor, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, was one of its kind in the Indian financial space, given Ms Verma's excellent financial engineering skills.

Ms Verma was in November 2012 featured amongst India's 'A-listers' with respect to the top 14 most influential women voices in India's corporate arena; she was the youngest on that list which featured other names like Naina Lal Kidwai and Chanda Kochchar. Ms Verma has worked in leadership positions at prestigious organizations like HDFC Securities, MF Global (erstwhile Refco‐Sify Securities) and J. P. Morgan (erstwhile Jardine Fleming).

As the Executive Director and Head of Institutional Business at HDFC Securities, Ms Verma grew the existing business then, to new heights and set up a derivatives business from scratch. Ms Verma’s skill set in recognizing the huge business opportunities from FIIs within the Indian broking context, was honed during her six year long stint at J. P. Morgan, (erstwhile Jardine Fleming), where she served

as Associate Director. Ms Verma’s knowledge and comprehensive understanding of various parameters that shape the stock markets is regularly featured in various media forums, including CNBC TV 18 , NDTV Profit, Bloomberg UTV, DNA Money and the like, where she shares her incisive, independent, bold, and contrarian take on the markets.

Rated in the world renowned magazine, ‘Asia Money’, which tracks the world's best across Global stockmarkets, Ms Verma has been voted amongst India's handful best by both Global Hedge Funds and Mega Funds in the institutional equity sales and equity strategy domains. She displays a natural flair for sales and fundamental analysis, alongside her winning ability to lead teams that deliver, given her strong research orientation.

Ms Verma holds a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar and a Bachelor's of Arts (Hons.) degree in Economics, having been a state level topper and winner of Chancellor's medal for excellence in public speaking in both English and Hindi. At a ‘Meet Your Candidate’ session in Bandra on 16th April, she told the audience that she was a student of St. Joseph Convent, Bhubaneshwar – and she wanted to do something for helping all minorities.

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KNOWING PRIYA DUTT

Given the importance of the upcoming elections, Bandra Buzz - your favourite Bandra tabloid went on a special mission to find out a little more about your candidates. We dug a little deeper into the lives of your candidates, to show you another side that may allow you to get to know them better. Our quest to find out more about sitting MP Priya Dutt, thankfully didn't need us to leave Bandra itself, since she is the only major contestant who is an actual Bandra resident. Mrs. Priya Dutt Roncon has lived her entire life in Pali Hill, Bandra West. Here, she grew up, went to school at Petit High School, thereafter doing her BA in Sociology and a Post Grad in film making in New York.

Being the daughter of eminent actors and social workers Shri. Sunil Dutt and Smt. NargisDutt, serving society was always close to her heart. When she was just a teenager, she accompanied her father on a 78 day peace march from Mumbai to Amritsar. This 78 day march, that they undertook was her life lesson. “I saw India first hand, from the street side. We were on foot for 78 days, walking 14 hours a day through some of the remotest parts of our country. That was a very turbulent time in India, and it was my father’s way of bringing peace to the nation. He spread his message of love and peace all through this walk, talking to people, touching their lives and healing their hearts. I experienced this first hand.

I saw my country, I felt the emotion of my nation. This was my awakening, I guess”.

Post Mr. Sunil Dutt’s death in 2003, Priya was the automatic choice to pick up the mantel. Since she has won 2 elections and is currently the sitting MP of Mumbai North Central. Priya is known for her clean image, a rarity today in her chosen field.

She has kept the name of Sunil Dutt untar-

nished and enjoys the love and respect from the people, just like he did. Not surprisingly, Priya Dutt is seen more as a social worker than a politician. “I enjoy working for people and with people. I’m fortunate to have some really good people, that I can lean on for advice and guidance in my constituency.” she says.

When asked about her personal life, she instantly lights up when speaking about her family. “My two boys are my greatest joy. I know every mother says this, but my boys are the best sons in the world.” She says breaking into a light laugh. Priya enjoys her time with her sons.

“Just like every working woman, we have to balance our lives between our work and our children. They are my top priority. I make sure I keep enough time to spend with them, with their school work and play.”

She shares a passion for music with her husband Owen Roncon. “We met doing the two things I enjoy most. We were doing a music concert, a fund raiser for the Spastic Society of India, and Owen was helping us out.

That's where we met.” She enjoys going to a live music concerts with her husband, and especially enjoys the blues.

Her favourite band is Fleetwood mac and she loves Adel.

Priya comes across as a down to earth, ‘normal’ person and someone who is very passionate about her work. It is quite evident that she shares a special connect with all segments of her constituency be it with the people in the slums or the high rises.

She has a clean image, an approachable nature and a kind demeanor.

Will she be your choice? The 24th of April will determine her fate and ours.

Please go out and vote.

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The Times They Are A-Changin' Dear Reader, Mid-April 2014 in Bandra is hot and hectic – with the current election fever adding to the summer heat. Even casual conversations can soon turn to heated arguments, when opposing political views collide.

So, stay cool: Listen more and talk less.

This election scenario is totally different from those of previous years. Many crucial national issues have come to a boiling point – and needs to be resolved ASAP; or else there will be widespread chaos. The winds of change are blowing – big time. Yes, in and around Bandra, the times they are achangin’… and the first one now will later be last, fading rapidly to a new order. Everywhere, people are yearning for a more open and just society. You can see it in the sprawling slums, bazaars, shopping malls, promenades, railway stations, bus stops; the common man has this feeling: now, the time is ripe for change. Use this opportune time to create a better India, even as there are fierce verbal and physical battles raging across the country.

Bandra Buzz, your favourite neighbourhood newspaper is leaving no stone unturned; to help make our readers aware of what’s happening around – and being an informed voter.

Before you cast your valuable vote: 1) GET INFORMED - Cut out the media noise and listen to leaders themselves, (Watch and listen to all five candidates from Mumbai North Central speak, at: www.bandrabuzz.com/meet-your-candidates-2014.html), so that you do not hear the media’s interpretation, which is almost always biased.

2) FOLLOW YOUR GUT INSTINCT – Do not vote for a leader, only because you share the same ethnicity, religion or region; ask your conscience what feels right, after listening to them – and knowing their intent on various important issues. Also, do not vote just on strategic calculations. We need both an honest government and an honest opposition for democracy to succeed.

3) GO OUT AND VOTE - Let better & transparent governance begin with YOUR VOTE on Thursday, 24th April 2014. Congrats – you have exercised your constitutional right.

Your mandate will decide who governs us in the next Lok Sabha. I urge you to vote for a clean candidate only. A few good men & women can alter the course of this country.

Now, you have the option, to select such a person and help create a better Iindia.

Meanwhile, the Bandra Buzz team wishes you a Happy Easter – with renewed peace and hope of the Risen Lord.

Regards, Merck N. D’Silva Editor-In-Chief 9820783616

EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ELECTION REACTIONS Many newspapers are carrying articles that Priya Dutt has spent only 61% of her MPLAD fund. However we would like people to know that Priya Dutt has utilized 100% of her MPLAD fund. The MPLAD website only reflects the work completed and NOT works ‘in progress’.

In Priya Dutt’s case, 61% of the work is completed and 39% has received administrative approvals - and the works are in progress.

I've attached a letter from the Office of the Collector regarding our MPLAD Fund details: From 2009-10 up to February 2014 funds of Rs. 2020.02 lakhs were allotted to us. We proposed works of Rs. 2009.97 lakhs - and Rs 10.00 lakhs to Mr. Arif Pathan for artificial legs. Total Rs. 2019.97 lakhs for works were proposed out of which Rs. 2009.97 lakhs for works were given administrative approvals.

Letter can be viewed at: www.bandrabuzz.com/priya-dutt.html In the AGNI Meet Your Candidate interactive session, there was a misunderstanding between Kurla Railway Station and Kurla Terminus. The ‘like an airport’ Kurla Terminus Priya Dutt was referring to is very real (see the photo attached below).

Andrea Gogri I am surprised to read in the article on Page 4 of Bandra Buzz, 1st April 2014 issue, that people are saying that we have not seen our MP in the last 8 years.

I am yet to meet a politician who is more easy to approach, meet, seek help and so very supportive than Priya Dutt.

She is not the kind of person to beat drums for everything that she does.

Bharati Kakkad It has been reported in the press that Priya Dutt, M.P. has not been accessible to her constituents.

Our experience has been otherwise.

She has not only met us from time to time, on matters such as Capital Value Tax; but also taken up some of these issues with the Chief Minister. On other occasions she has called the MLA as well as the Corporator to discuss some matters jointly. Some months ago she spent an entire morning talking to college students in Bandra, about the importance of voting and taking an interest in politics.

Ernest Fernandes Your newspaper dated 4th April has both Poonam Mahajan and Abu Farhan Azmi taking pot shots at Priya Dutt for being inaccessible and disconnected from her

voters. Nothing could have angered me more. For I know for a fact, Priya Dutt is one of the most accessible person around - and works passionately for causes that many of us are not even aware about: drug rehabilitation, health awareness and medical camps, education for the poor, open spaces for our children and basic sanitation for the poor.

She is a social worker at heart and is only using her political platform for the greater good of others. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, her office is open to the common man; where she hears everyone out. So, I really don’t know how low Poonam Mahajan and Abu Farhan Azmi can stop to get votes. I have never heard Priya Dutt ever malign anyone, anytime. I guess she lets her work do the talking rather that publicizing about it.

Raunak Shah The Parliamentary Elections are due on 24th April 2014 in the city of Mumbai – and please remember: There is a great amount of awareness and awakening with regards this election, as a commoner - one has to decide, who do we vote for?

Do we vote for a Party that has definitely run an excellent advertisement campaign? Being present in every newspaper, TV, Radio Channel - you name it and it is there. Or do we vote for a time tested Secular Party, who at least makes us feel safe - and does not divide on caste, language or creed?

The more important and fearful issue is not to split the vote by voting for AAP or SP, as both have not even the remotest of chance of winning - and will only be playing a ‘spoil sport’ in splitting the secular votes - and indirectly helping the communal forces to win. One wonders if it is a larger plan - of making efforts to split the votes to their benefit.

Think wisely, don't get carried away and especially don't split the secular votes. Your precious vote will decide who wins?

Hema Rao Changing just a political party or political leader will not make much of a difference to the nation, because any new political leader may make best plans for development, but are those plan going to reach you 100% - or just 20-40% …think about it. This is because people who are going to execute these plans with the funds allocated to them, are the SAME PEOPLE who are in system since many

years. We should be mature enough to understand the current corrupt system.

Hence, we need to change the entire system from the base. For that, we need new party, new people and new thinking. We need a revolution - and revolution is AAP Sachin Khadekar

One man's 'minor issues' are another's 'incriminating pattern of behaviour'.

And I do repeat - Mr Kejriwal has opened an incredibly important door to save true democracy. We need to grab and support AAP. Navin Pathare No matter whoever wins this Lok Sabha battle, Kejriwal and AAP have already won our hearts. Keep doing wonders, brothers and sisters!

Having held back for so long with no candidate fielded in this constituency, the AAP has fielded Phiroze Palkhivala for the Mumbai North Central constituency, barely a month before the General Election.

It is not difficult to see why. Here’s a candidate who seems incorruptible, proactive, secular and progressive. He definitely signals a refreshing change and the hope for a better tomorrow.

Vivek R. Tandon One day while walking, a man saw banana skin in front of him... he exclaimed - Oh! again I need to fall... Same thing is with BJP / Cong followers... they know very well what kind of parties these are and still they want us to vote and advocate for them! AAP is the only party that talks about mechanism, machinery, integrity & people’s participation - and this is what is the need of the day for us citizens !

I really hope that the people of India would bring a turbulent change. In our corrupt Indian politics, AAP have really good ideas but without money. And the other parties are loaded with cash, to pay the people and get for the parties the vote. They can pay people, just to stay in the power or gain power.

I would suggest people of India take the money from the candidates, BUT put the cross on the AAP candidate only.

What the candidate will pay you, will only change your one week to survive; but if they win then they will get back from you all; plus your blood also for 5 years. Please give your vote for AAP worst scenario can be, maybe nothing will change; but still they will keep the country and people safe.

CONTD. ON PAGE 5

EDITORIAL CONTD. FROM PAGE 4 No one will pay more for unnecessary things. The industrialist will think 100 times before causing any price hike.

So, change the country and show the world that THIS IS A REAL DEMOCRACY. When AAP wins, then all politicians who rule and rob India, will be caught and punished.

Abhishek Chokhani A glance through the declared assets of candidates contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections 2014, reveals that the future lawmakers of the country are rich, but not as much as their spouses. Most of the big names have shown lesser assets than their better halves. If husbands are contesting then their wives are richer, and if wives are contesting, then husbands own larger properties.

Among the two major political parties - Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party -the wives of thirteen candidates are richer than their husbands.

There is an equal dose of clarity and confusion – why?

Mino Joshi The present upcoming elections, has really been an eye opener to the local citizens. While all 5 candidates of Mumbai North Central attended the interactive Meet Your Candidate session on April 6th

BANDRABUZZ.COM 2014, both – the Congress & BJP candidates conveniently skipped the other two in Bandra: on Carter Promenade & on Rest Ranwar Grounds. To add fuel to the fire, the Carter Promenade interaction had proxy representations. Is this a Meet your Candidate session.

Both Phiroze Palkhivala & Abu Farhan Azmi came in person, inspite of their hectic schedule.

If our wannabe representatives don’t have time to meet us now, what will happen when (and if) they come to power? Do they realize this – or are they taking us for granted?

It is a shame to see this attitude. We need a change from mediocrity to maturity. And, folks – this time do not get bought for a meal or favours. Vote for the truth.

Lakshmi Hingorani First time in my life, I am feeling like a candidate myself. AAP has given me this feeling.

I decided that I will vote with my conscience. I will vote for peace. I will reject divisiveness. I will vote for change. I vote to bring in a good opposition in the parliament. I vote for AAP. Peri Maheshwer SCAM EXPOSE CELL HELPLINE It is high time we came out from our closet & put an end to ‘the rot in the sys-

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tem’ - that is spreading like cancer.

Enough is enough. It is now or never.

AAP feels there is an urgent need to end this systemic corruption and one step in this direction if we start exposing each and every scam perpetrated, since the existing machinery is not effective. AAP Maharashtra announces the commencement of a Scam Expose Cell Helpline wherein citizens will be facilitated to expose scams and malpractices.

The AAP Scam Expose Cell comprises of a team of lawyers, RTI activists and a criminologist. The contact number is 9699949331. This helpline will be live from 17th APRIL 2014, 11 am and will receive calls on all working days between 11am to 5pm.

Leslie Almeida APPRECIATION I really appreciate the video coverage of the ‘Meet Your Candidates 2014’ put on your website. This has enabled those who could not make it, to be an informed voter, with first hand knowledge about the candidates of Mumbai North Central.

Seeing how they react and answer issues that matter most was most informative in helping us make a decision on the 24th of April 2014. Thank you, BandraBuzz - for your selfless service to the community. This is unbiased reporting at its very best.

Indira Hegde

Mail your letters to bandrabuzz@gmail.com APOSTOLIC CARMEL CELEBRATES THEIR ANNUAL DAY 

The Apostolic Carmel High School Hill Road Bandra (W) had conducted their Annual Day 2014 showcasing the best talents of their students.

The audience reaction was full of cheer – with spontaneous clapping in appreciation.

Five fabulous girls Devika Vailaya,Tisya Yaga, Richa Salgaonkar, Natalie Fernandes, Rahel Baretto from preprimary Senior KG had performed on stage "A jaw dropping performance on wheels."

They had done Artistic/Figure Skating dance on the music track of "Titanic" with guidance from their well experienced instructors Mr Oliver Burrows and Mr Qais Saudagar.

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Priya Dutt has done a lot for Bandra West

Solidarity March on Carter Promenade in support of women

Free Computer Training every summer vacation

CCTV monitoring unit inaugurated at Bandra Police Station

Spreading joy to the underprivileged

Disability Camps - Equipments worth  crores was distributed to the needy

Mega Medical Camps

• ECO FRIENDLY GARDEN (UNION PARK) • MAINTENANCE OF CARTER AND BANDSTAND PROMENADES • CONSTRUCTED A COMPUTER LAB AT ST. ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL • COMPUTERS DONATED TO AUXILIUM CONVENT & APOSTOLIC CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL • UPKEEP AND PROPOSAL TO REVAMP THE BANDRA TALAO • AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO CURB SUICIDES

• SOLAR LIGHTS - OFF CARTER ROAD • PROPOSAL TO CONNECT BANDRA-KURLA BKC THROUGH THE PROPOSED RAILWAY LINE • PROTECTION OF HERITAGE CROSSES FROM DEMOLITION • ENLARGEMENT OF SEWAGE LINE - SHERLY RAJAN - PROBLEM PENDING FOR MANY YEARS • DEEMED CONVEYANCE , NA TAX ISSUE • OPPOSED EXHORBIDENT INCREASE IN COLLECTOR LEASE HOLD PLOTS ISSUE

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GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE

Levo. An unusual name for an unusual restaurant. Levo, in Spanish, means 'to raise' or 'to rise from the ashes.' Its an appropriate name for this unique eating place recently opened in Versova, and conceptualised and run by our very own Bandraite - Mrs. Anita Kapai.

Mrs. Kapai is a hotel management alumnus of the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi. She commenced her hospitality career in the Banquet Sales department, and since then has evolved to be a complete hotelier, building her own hospitality brand - Levo.

First, a word about the chefs who prepare the tantalising food at Levo. Chef Rajeev Arora, the head chef, has twenty years of culinary experience, and has come down from Canada to oversee the kitchen, the service, and the operations. Chef Amit Bhatia makes the food a treat to the taste palates.

The food - now we come to the food.

The cuisine at Levo could be best defined as 'European.' While the most popular and tongue-tickling dishes on offer are Lamb navarin printanier, mushroom scallopini, braised lamb shanks and Mushroom Fric-

asse, there is a pleasing twist to the menu - the concept of 'Fiddle Food.'

The restaurant is popular with large families and groups, who come to enjoy the ambiance and the Euorpean food, but in every family and group, there is always the odd-one-out. A person who is not fond of European cuisine. Levo does not want even a single person to feel left out, and so they have thoughtfully added a page of 'Fiddle Food' to the menu. This page lists and offers food items which are not of European origin, yet are popular with most Indian palates. On offer is Thai Curry (a perennial favourite), Paneer Tikka (which simply melts in the mouth), and many other evergreen favourites.

Of course, to complement the meal, a full-fledged bar is neatly positioned to tempt tipplers with their choicest beverages. And every Wednesday, a Bar Night is organised where various brands of alcohol are promoted with special offers of the one-plusone free kind. Of course, there are some free drinks on offer for all the lucky ladies present.

On Sunday afternoons, a special Brunch Buffet awaits the patrons. This is

extremely popular with the regulars, and on offer at the buffet are Indian delicacies, the wood-fired pizzas (for which Levo is justly famous), a pasta station, and a live salad counter.

The restaurant is large and roomy, yet charming and cosy. There is a fine-dining area, two open areas for dining, a private dining room which is always in demand for corporate functions and events and also private family occasions. A banquet area with a capacity of upto 150 diners is also attached. The menu for the banquet functions is not restricted to European cuisine, but Indian, Thai, Chinese and other delicacies can also be selected by the

hosts.

Levo opens to guests at 12 noon, and is open right through till 1 at night. (Only the fine-dining area and the tandoor kitchen shuts from 3 to 7 in the evening).

The restaurant is centrally and conveniently located behind the Ambani Hospital at Model Town, Versova. Ample parking is available, so you have no excuse to miss out on a lovely experience.

You could view further details at www.iamlevo.com and call on 02265571234 to make your reservations.

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What made you so passionate about singing? Who introduced it in your life at 5?

I was fortunate to have been born in St. Andrew’s parish, Bandra - a place where the arts was cultivated at a very early age largely through the St. Andrew’s Zonals.

Having discovered the stage and found a voice, the passion just grew. My mother was very supportive, even when considering life as a musician at that time was not considered a viable career option. Hence I persued academics and music simultaneoulsy. I did my Bachelors and Masters in Arts and thereafter did two Bachelors in Music - for performance and teaching.

Over the last 20 odd years I have engaged in every aspect of singing - with jingles, background scores in Bollywood, solo playback for films, live performances, own concerts (like Coke Studio, Tribute to Women in Jazz, Tribute to Whitney Houston) and of course teaching.

Beethoven once said-Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy, it is an electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents. Do you agree? Why do you feel that MUSIC is an important element in every person’s life?

I couldn’t agree with you more.. And there are a million quotes that sum up about the same. I also subscribe to the view that we are all born with one free instrument - the voice. And in many cases, thats the first window for many into music. There are sevral academic papers that will explain the benefits of music in early childhood, life, relationships and a general sense of well being. Personally, I cant imagine my life without music. In a nutshell - its just more holistic and can be therapeutic.

What kind of Music do you listen to?

(Genre) Well, as a musician one must listen to everything - after all its an art form and someone’s expression at every stage. Personally, I lean towards jazz, the Blues, R&B, Soul, and Funk.

Do any Music artists inspire you? Which?

I grew up with great exposure to Aretha Franklin, DianeReeves, Ella Fitzgerald,

Louis Armstrong, Anita Baker, Anita O’Day, Sarah Vaughn, I was also fortunate to be growing up in a time when the heavy hitters like Whitney Hosuton, Michael Jackson, Sting, Mariah Carey were the staples.

Why teaching? When and why did you start Muzicworks?

Until about seven years ago the prospects of studying Western Contemporary music were nil. In my own case, when I wanted to study the Western Contemporary styles (which include genres like Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Blues, etc) the options were nil for the common man. There were several music and voice teachers - but none in the Contemporary space. Hence the need for Teachers in this space and thus ‘Muzicworks’ was born.

In my earlier years I trained in Indian classical music. I followed this up with three years of study in the Kodály method.

Then from 1996 onwards, over several trips to the U.S. I studied with several Vocal coaches including Grammy Winners like Peter Eldridge.

Now in India, since the last four to five years it is possible to get started here through music exam boards like Rockschool, UK and Trinity College London that now have dedicated syllabii and exams for Western Contemporary music.

Several of my students have done these exams and gone on to study music and build careers in the industry at leading institutions around the world like – Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA), Musician’s Institute (Los Angeles, USA) and Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (London, UK).

Tell us a liitle more about Muzicworks.

Who can learn? Where?

So, at Muzicworks we have been focussing on VOICE, through One-On-One instuction for students who are 12 and above. An individual voice is highly differentiated from one individual to another. Hence a ‘one size fits all formula’ does not work, particularly when one is specialising in a genre or style. For children who are beginning to establish their musicality between the ages of 7 & 12, we offer a group lesson

in a batch of 3 to 5 in number. In this phase we help them estabish basic tenets like: Developing a Ear, Pich, Breath Control, Holding a melody, etc., They are in a position to learn much faster through peer observation and experimentation.

At Muzicworks, we work with professional singers, students, children, enthusiasts and hobbyists.

We also have a program www.kiddiebop.com for initiating infants and toddlers into music using using priniciples of the Kodály method. These lessons are for children alongwith their parents or primary care givers. We have infants as young as 9 months participating in this program.

We teach in Bandra and Borivili - six days a week You’re Student Concert is around the corner. Please tell us a little about that. Can anyone attend the concert?

This is the second concert we are putting on. It will be held on Sunday, 11 May between 9 am and 1 pm at St. Andrew’s Auditorium. Entry is FREE but aagainst an Invite. As a performer, we all love audiences. What better a way to showcase talent in the very presence of your benefactors - parents, friends, music lovers and well wishers.

This year the theme is ‘Music From The Movies’. We are working towards having between 60 and 70 students on stage performing individually and in groups - with some choreography thrown in for good measure and fun. One can request an invite by mailing in to

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help.muzicworks@gmail.com by May 4.

Apart from Music, what are your hobbies?

Well, I love baking and cooking. In 1997, I established Sam’s Desserts & Pastries which essentially made pastries, wedding cakes and starters by order. Our favourites were the Christmas hampers and the Easter Eggs. Unfortunately, between performances, concerts, studio recording and teaching - time is sometimes a bit short. I do also have a 9 year old daughter and 4 year old son and have to keep up with their expectations as well.

They say that by having a good voice you can express the exact emotion you feel while speaking. As a singer, do you agree? Do you feel that vocal training is important for everyone?

I think life with music makes it so much more purposeful and exciting. Music in any form is uplifting for the soul and spirit. I feel the Voice is a gift from above and a free instrument which can be explored by anyone and everyone. Having a good Voice is a matter of technique, discipline, method and parctice.

Vocal training is a must for musicians in particular singers. The foundations of vocal technique, breathing, diaphramatic development etc, can stand good for everyone. After all, we all have a voice, but we do have to be heard to be appreciated.

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On the first floor of St. Joseph Primary High School (ladies & gents batch) and at Apostolic Carmel High School (ladies batch only), Mr. Rajaani conducts his yoga, power yoga and aerobic classes with a twist.

The white light is made up of 7 constituent colours that when perfectly combine, produce the colour of purity. In the same way Mr. Rajaani's power yoga classes not only include yoga, but also include various other activities like aerobics, dance and weight training. A complete package of fitness provided to school students and adults.

The classes start with meditation & pranayam, where one while chanting the 'hisss' sound, detaches himself from all his worries and problems for a while. It is a blissful state in which one is allowed to meet themselves (the real person within them- the soul). The subconscious mind takes over the conscious mind.

One then does the eye exercise followed by kickboxing, cultural asanas of yoga, power yoga, aerobics, weight training and legs & abs shaping & toning (Allin-one session). This not only helps to improve flexibility but also helps to loose weight and inches within a month (100% results guaranteed). Tabassum Sayed, lost 5 kgs within a month of joining this class.

Mr. Rajaani also gives personal training to corporates, businessmen and celebrities at reasonable rates. He has been in this profession for the past 16 years and has trained many Bollywood celebrities like Rakesh Roshan and Prem Chopra.

He helps his participants to lose or gain weight (as the case maybe) keeping them both physically and mentally fit by teaching various forms of yoga that also includes the ashtanga yoga founded by Maharishi Patanjali. He has 4 lady assistants namely Alfiya, Poonam, Kiran and Meenakshi that help participants in the class to perform the asanas correctly. A diet chart is also provided that helps you to stay fit.

He advised readers to eat their breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.

You can contact Mr. Rajaani on 9322436447, 9220571395. Charges Rs. 500/per month.

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10 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU SAY SUMMER SAYONARA People often tend to link the people living in a particular cities personality to the city itself. Mumbai is one such city that is work oriented,competitive, fast & keeps changing. It is also the talent hub and one can discover these talents in themselves by participating in these various workshops conducted in Bandra.

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in each batch so hurry. Ages 3 to 12. Fees Rs 1000 /- only.

21st -25th 10.30 to 12.30pm at DIRT (Learning Center).

Ground Flr,18 Belvedere Apts., Opp Supari Talao (Norman Lewis Ground), Bandra West, Mumbai 400050 4) BAKERY 3 new Eye candy workshops for kidsa. Build a cake workshop ( bake, frost and decorate a chocolate cake) b. Cupcaking fun ( bake, frost and decorate cupcakes) c. Sugar buddies (sugarcrafting techniques to mold cute animal figures) Scheduled for May 2014 Natasha Dsouza on 9821167903 for more details. Limited seats per session.

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whip up a storm in our kitchen! In an almost entirely hands-on class with The Dessert Cart, come get your hands dirty and learn how to bake Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies, Garlic Knots and Chocolate Cupcakes with Frosting.

Age Group- 7 years and above Date- Friday, 2nd May 2014 Time- 12pm to 2.30pm Fee- Rs.1200/Buzz- 9930398884 • It's time to don your little chef hats, oven mittens, and whip up a storm in our kitchen! In an almost entirely hands-on class with The Dessert Cart, come get your hands dirty and learn how to bake Jam Tartlets, Nutella Thumbprint Cookies and Make Your Own Chocolate Delight Cake.

Age Group- 7 years and above Date- Friday, 9th May 2014 Time- 12pm to 2.30pm Fee- Rs.1200/Buzz- 9930398884 7) STYLE For Make-up (DIY) Learn to apply your personal makeup in a week (7 days course), one hour a day. Rate- 7000 For Hairdressing course Full course- 35 classes-1 lac Only Haircuts- 12 classes-35, 000 Certificate will be given or placement of job in a salon.. only if good. Contact Michelle Ribeiro-9820320158 8) HEALTH AND FITNESS

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Camp starts on 28 th April to 9th May (option for 5 day and 10 day camp available.) To register call 9619419697 or 9920471612 before 24th April 3)ECO WORKSHOP Colour Drama presents an Eco Workshop of simple imaginative makings for your children. We will teach them about the environment and empower them with up cycling ideas around your home. So join in the fun as we invent auto water planters, create earth friendly art and craft and experiment with your very own fish tank and a whole lot more.

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A good hairstyle is probably the best ornament a lady could wear. While you walk on the path of life, you come across all kinds of people, some who will appreciate you and some who would love to take credit of the hard work and dedication you put in to make a task successful. While walking on this path, I came across a lady with an endearing and charismatic personality, a lady with a golden heart- Vabez Wankadia.

Four years ago, Vabez converted her dream into reality by establishing Sam's studio next to Brownie point on Dr. Ambedkar road, Bandra West. She always wanted to do something in the field of customer service and always at the back of her mind wanted to start her own busi-

ness. After completing hair styling, she took a huge leap and decided to start her own venture. Indeed a father's princess and a true Indian by heart, today Vabez owes everything that she is today to her dad and that's why she has named her venture 'Sam's Studio' that is radiating the light of glory far and wide.

With the state of the art amenities, they have raised the standard of beauty in India. They also offer you Thai spa services that include traditional Thai massage, Aroma therapy, Swedish therapy, and Deep tissue therapy. The creative team of ten members not only specialise in their respective fields, but also are extremely down to earth.

Their popularity is based on the word of mouth and complete modesty. They believe that the customer is the most important celebrity.

I was lucky enough to get a chance to interview two of her clients. The motherdaughter duo, Rita-Sarita and Mrs. Parul.

They said that the staff was very kind, nice, does not waste time and is really trendy and that they have been visiting Sam every month. The warmth and affection.

That they receive makes them feel at home.

Mrs. Parul, a resident of Juhu, travels to Bandra west in order to avail of her services of Sam, such is the quality of her work.

She rated Sam Studio a 5 on 5 stars.

The reason Vabez is called a lady with a golden heart is because she aims at building relations with her customers. For her relations are her priority and money comes secondary on the priority list. She also wants to make her contribution to the society by styling and pampering the not so privileged children.

The salon is open from 10am to 10pm and they also do home services for all services except spa at no extra cost.

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The Entrepreneurs Trip: Bandra To Goa

Entrepreneurship is all about identifying opportunities and putting useful ideas into practice. On 28 February 2014 a group of 17 people from all walks of life set out on a trip to Goa in all eagerness. The mini bus left Bandra, Mumbai at about 8 pm.

Right from antakshari to answering riddles, singing hymns, party songs, joking, in the bargain getting to know each other, we played whatever came to our minds and completely exhausted ourselves. We reached Goa at around 8 in the morning, and were driven to this family-friendly boutique hotel ‘The Chances Casino and Resort’, centrally located just eight kilometers from Panjim.

Dr. William Britto, the owner of Chances, a thorough gentleman welcomed us. Hurriedly collecting our thoughts, we went downstairs to gobble the breakfast that was waiting for us; which was extensive and excellent with a varied choice.

Then we had a tour of the hotel which was absolutely stunning, with friendly staff, beautiful swimming pool, a modern casino and a spa, lush greenery all round lovely flowers & manicured lawns. Truly nature's beauty was in abundance here.

The day was an ideal one for ‘The Carnival’ with bright sunshine all round. All were in a festive mood and the air was filled with music and shouts of tourists enjoying themselves; while most were enjoying the thrill of a free day to themselves. The splendid performances of the designer floats with various themes portraying the events and happenings in Goa, right from politics to environment to tradition…. evoked loud cheers and thunderous claps from all present. Dinner that evening was at the poolside at Chances. It was so interesting to eat the meal under the open sky, in the company of friends, and music. All enjoyed the meal, roared with laughter as we saw the lively performances of our group.

The next day we visited Raj Bhawan's Cabo Chapel, to offer our prayers and hear

Sunday Mass. We thanked God for all the good things in life and prayed for our friends. The tomb of Dona Paula de Menezes is in the Cabo chapel. The governor's residence (Cabo Raj Nivas) faces the sea where the Zuari and Mandovi rivers meet the Arabian Sea. It was a beautiful sight, solemnizing the beauty of the day, was truly mesmerizing. Time stopped. We didn’t realise how quickly time had gone by. It was already ten and time for setting out to Margao…We departed from the venue with a happy smile and with words of ‘Thank you’ to Dr. Britto who had made it a memorable outing. Dr. Britto taught us by way of example ‘Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less and humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.’ At the same time, you must also conduct business in a very formal way, being punctual, polite and remaining cool under pressure. This was now going to be another page in the diary of our memories.

We headed to Margao where Mr Evencio Quadros, the owner of Quadros Motors welcomed us. Mr. Quadros, a very friendly person, by nature, gave us an insight about how businesses can be conducted and franchises acquired. He took us around Margao for a dekho of Quadros motors showrooms. At the same time it also made us thoughtful as he created in us an awareness and generated the impulse for people to want to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses, pursue their own ideas, dreams and acquire financial rewards.

In Mr. Quadros’ own words; it requires creativity, drive, passion and willingness to take risks. The attraction of this outing was greatly peppered by unrestrained charm, nostalgic memoirs stretching back to the good old days when we visited the Goa Chitra-the founders; Mr. Victor Hugo Gomes and wife Atina. This ethnographical museum is spread out in between the array of green trees, the beauty and the

peace of the locality which preserves its universality in its collections of artifacts, representing the culture of ancient Goa and is a reflection of civilizations, represents the lifestyle of the people, their indigenous methods, their craftsmanship, their art and folklore, providing a common platform for Goan artists and artisans to exhibit their talent and skill and to interact with each other. Our minds were enhanced with memories from the treasure house of experiences. Lunch was a wholesome affair and we ate to our hearts fill. We will never forget this special day of our life and all that really mattered that day was our togetherness.

We visited the miraculous cross on our way to Mapuca, where we bought cashews and Goan Port wine, Feni to take back home. This gave us a well-earned break, at

least for a day, from the daily routine of the monotonous Mumbai life. Successful entrepreneurs need to see success. Once you have managed to visualize your success, planning the road to this achievement is a cakewalk. It was always a special affair. The best thing is that the naughty group pride themselves on their naughtiness and will tell tales of the same with unmistakable glee. We took home the message ‘HUMILITY IS THE GARLAND OF LIFE’.

Simply wish to thank the entire Team for making our stay so memorable. Special thanks to: Mr. Clifton DeSilva - Director Altina securities Pvt. Ltd. Dr William Britto, Chances Resort and Casino and Mr. Evencio Quadros, Quadros Motors.

Dr. Catherine Fernandes