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INSIDE Page 2 Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Mahothsavam Date: 11-08-2017 & 12-08-201
Page 3 Section of Residents Objects to Music on Loud Speakers Played in Park in Sec 3
Page 4 5th Edition of HSR 10K ‘Freedom Run’ on Aug 15 5 Years is too much to Repair a Road
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Awareness Programme on ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’ Held
n July 4, Friday, the day of Varamahalakshmi Festival, the BJP Mahila Morcha wing organized a programme in Singasandra, next to the Government Hospital to bring awareness on saving girl children and educating them instead of rejecting them as liabilities. The well attended programme was organized to ring bells on educating people on the merits of having girls, who are always an advantage to any family and in any kind or form. The programme, ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’ caught the attention of many women who were highly in praise of the event. Women are the main contributors in life. She takes all the pain, lives with it and silently gets over it for the sake of others. She derives pleasure in these times of pain. Can a male bear all the pain even with all the 6-packs and 8-packs? The answer could in all possibility be a BIG ‘NO’. The female sacrifices her everything for the family
invariably. It is not that the male does not sacrifice. But, it is in the context of the biological changes she undergoes that changes the very shape of her body and personality, both internal and exterior that is drawn here. The pain and suffering in carrying, delivering and raising the baby is all on the hands of a female. This is besides her daily chores at home. So, let us consider this as a universally accepted fact that the female contrib-
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utes a lot to life than anyone else. Hence, let us in all earnest promote saving a girl child instead of rejecting it. Education is another aspect where the girl child has time and again proved to be better than a male child in almost all wings of academics. The programme was presided by Ms. Shruthi, Cine Actress, Ms. Bharathi Shetty, State BJP Mahila Morcha President, Ms. Vijayalakshmi, District Mahila Morcha President,
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Ms. Shantha Babu, Corporator, Singasandra Ward, Ms. Rajeshwari, Zilla Parishad Trustee Member and Ms. Rani Srinivas Reddy, Vice President Mahila Morcha among others. Ms. Shruthi focused on saving a girl child detailing about the advantages of having a girl child over having a male. Not that a male child is a disadvantage; but the comparison should be drawn on all fronts rather than sticking to one basic. She emphatically recommended saving a girl child for numerous reasons. Ms. Bharathi Shetty spoke about education for the girl child which in many places are ignored and hence resulting in her being an illiterate. “When a girl child is educated, she will invariably come out in flying colours if she is provided with the needs”, she said. She justified the need of education to a girl child. Ms. Vijayalakshmi said that more
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Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Mahothsavam Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanam Eighth Year Celebration Date: 11-08-2017 & 12-08-2017 Venue: Play Ground Near Sai Baba Mandira, 19th Main 2nd Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560102.
Invitation ALL ARE WELCOME Devotees are requested to participate along with family and friends and get the Blessings of Lord Srinivasa Friday Programmes ( 11.08.2017)
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Bhajana, Devotional Songs by Sapthagiri Bhajana Mandali HSR Layout, Bhajana, Devotional Songs by Venkatadari Bhajana Mandali of BTM Layout. Inauguration of Stalls and Exhibitions of Cows Release of Video CD on Desi Cows Address by Dr. K.P. Ramesha on Special Characteristics of Desi Cows Vishnu Sahasra Nama by Smt. Jayalakshmi & Team Nruthya by Smt. Sujatha and Party, ITI Layout Music and Nrutya Programme by Saangithya Asthana Saturday Programmes ( 12.08.2017)
7:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10: 30 am 11:00 am 12:15 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 8: 30 pm
Chantin of Vedha Gosha to lord Sri Srinivas by Brahmana Maha Sabha HSR Layout Suprabhatha, Kshirabhisheka, Tirumanjana Seva & Pushparchne Gou Pooja Mahamangalarathi Documentary Film for School Children Procession of Lord Srinivasa on the main Streets of HSR Layout along with Vadya Gosti From Kannada Cultural Department Bhajana & Devotional Songs by HSR Groups Devaranama by Sapthagiri Bhajana Mandali Smt. Pushpa Gupta and Group HSR Layout Soundarya Lahari by Devi and Troop HSR Layout Felicitation Programme Annamaya Keerthanalu by TTD Harikatha by TTD Kalanostavam By TT D Distribution of Prasadam
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<<< Continued from Pg 1 >>> such awareness programmes need to be organized and pregnant women have to be nudged and goaded to prefer to have a girl child, since there are many cases where they lead to abortions due to fear of delivering a girl child. This event will have to be conducted on a higher level now she added. More than 100 women took part in the programme and acknowledged the importance of bearing girl children and the joy in the aftermath of delivering such babies. Around 50 pregnant women who attended the programme later got themselves checked up at the Government Hospital which was adjacent to the venue of the event. The five-hour programme commenced at 10 am and concluded at 3 pm. ‘Tamboola’ was distributed to all the pregnant ladies who had gathered and encouraged them to happily embrace girl babies instead of preferring male children only. Save a Daughter, Educate a Daughter- and then reap rich harvests.
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Section of Residents Objects to Music on Loud Speakers Played in Park in Sec 3
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SR layout sector 3, boasts of a tree park which is so environment friendly, well planned and maintained. The occupancy is also encouraging by the fact that it is well used by the residents for their morning and evening walks and children enjoying their bit too. Since quite some time three loud speakers were used to play some devotional and classical music one hour each in the morning and evening in the park. Now, a section of residents have raised objections since it is creating noise pollution. The ‘Jarring’ and ‘loud blaring’ folk songs flout noise norms as termed by this section of residents. It is alleged that due to the building of canopies, the loud speakers were not in use for some time, but now it has resurfaced after the work. Garden City Plus spoke to a few residents and others concerned on this issue. If the music played in the park is too loud as to disturb the residents’ peace, then it is indeed a matter to be taken up and dealt with. But, it seems to be a case here, as there is another section of residents which feels that the music played is in fact a melody and a mind freshener too. Legally, conical speakers are banned by the Court of Law, and more so, in a park. GCP spoke to Mr. Ugrappa, MLC, to know his stand in this and throw more light on this issue since he
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BBMP PLANS BETTER ABC PROGRAMME
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has finally come forward to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme in the city. Learning that the ABC programmes conducted on previous occasions were not effective, BBMP has re-started the programme in all eight zones of the city with each zone having two centres. The ABC centres have come up in cooperation with NGOs, volunteers and others with larger space this time to treat more stray dogs. Sarfaraz Khan, Joint Commissioner, BBMP, said, “In earlier days, the is responsible for this park to take residents only. There are many people centres were treating animals in the shape in the form it is today. All the who are for this melody to be played morning and releasing them by residents acknowledge this fact and as the volume is also very low”, he said. evening. But according to procedures are ever thankful to him for this. On He added that the permission was also of ABC, the animal should be treated asked to clarify his take on this, he obtained from the authorities long for at least three days. Due to space said that this place was earlier a back. But, how long back is the big problems in the centres, that was not hutment with around 300 huts and question. Will the authorities possible. Thus, the NGOs and volunwhere nomads used this area to concerned - Police, BBMP and the teers have finally found places in all openly defecate and litter. This was BDA take cognizance of the fact and eight zones which can accommodate one the worst black spots in the entire probe further to necessitate fair action animals for three days. The new places and get a solution to resolve the issue? have good space where necessary layout. He proudly said “Now, after convert- The banners which were tied to the facilities can also be accomodated,” he ing this open space into a park with growing trees and plants were not said. Speaking about the significance around 1000 saplings planted, this removed after the Chief Minister’s of new centres, he said, “Each centre sector has gained a good amount of a visit recently. It should have been has the capacity to treat around 150 healthy atmosphere. The music which done by the organizers after the animals a day. We will also start the is being termed as loud is on the dignitaries had left. But it was not the same centres in Victoria layout and in contrary very soothing to the ears, as case so. The heavy banners could government veterinary hospital on only ‘Suprabhatha’ is being played in easily damage the half grown trees and Queen’s road,” he said. The BBMP will the mornings and ‘Sugam Sangeeth’ in incapacitate them from being a chair a meeting once a month to healthy one in future. ascertain progress. the evenings, as requested by the
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SMART, 5th Edition of HSR 5 Years is too much PARK PAY SMART ‘10K Freedom Run’ on Aug 15 to Repair a Road
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aagaz Foundation presents the 5th edition of ‘HSR 10K Freedom Run’ on August 15, Independence Day at BBMP grounds, opposite Gnan Srishti School, 19th main, 17th cross, sector 2. This edition’s objective is to create awareness and campaign for a Greener and Safer Bengaluru. The Chief Guest for the Freedom Run shall be Mr. Kupendra Reddy, Honorable Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. The Guests of Honor are Mr. Vasudeva Reddy T, Ward President, Indian National Congress, Brig. Murthy, Army Veteran, Ex-President of 2nd Sector RWA, Ms. Sunanda Reddy, Founder President, Mythri Mahila Koota, Ms. Sushma Mahabala, Bengaluru Political Action Committee (B.PAC). The event will be presided by Ms. Kavitha Reddy, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Awardee and Trustee Kaagaz Foundation. On this occasion, 5 Heroes of the neighborhood who have shown a relentless dedication for the betterment of the locality shall be honoured. HSR 10K Freedom Run is dedicated to campaign for a cause, the 1st Edition
was to Save Agara Lake and since then the Foundation has taken up two causes each year and has worked for the cause to make a positive impact. This year the cause is Greener and Safer Bengaluru, along with its various environmental initiatives like Safety workshops for Children & Women and to create awareness and work with the Government to strengthen laws and implementation of the policies. The 5 Heroes to be honored are: Mr. Anis Padela & Team of KHHSP – RWA Right for Road Team Mr. Anil Benni Dr. Sunil Kumar Hebbi Ms. Arathi Aleya Program: 0545 hrs Warm up Session, 0620 am Oath on Safety, 0625 hrs National Anthem, 0630 hrs Flag off 10K, 0635 hrs Flag off 05K, 0740 hrs Award Ceremony - For Community Service - Winners of HSR 10K Freedom Run - Release of eco-friendly Ganesha festival campaign poster, 0750 hrs Finisher Medal distribution, 0750 hrs Breakfast coupon distribution. This event as is the Foundation’s wont is Eco-Friendly.
Dear Editor, I stay in HSR Layout Sec-2 and the attached picture is the road in front of VIBGYOR School Haralur Road. I have been staying in this locality for 5 years now and the road has remained like this. I am sure many people would have complained to BBMP or the Corporator. But I am not sure. Why are they not fixing it? I am sure they will have reasons but 5 years is too much. I don't know what other work they have than fixing a road for 5 years. What do we pay tax for? In addition to this the Road opposite to Rock view bar is pathetic. I request you to take up this matter with the authorities concerned and deliver results at the earliest. R.Chandrashekar
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BBMP to introduce digital parking across city to streamline traffic, up revenue. The first phase of Smart Parking in the city will cover 3,600 cars and 10,000 bikes along 85 roads in the city. Bengaluru city which is facing a major problem of parking availability and relentless harassment of vehicle users will soon have smart solution to the menace. BBMP will start smart parking facility at 85 major roads in the city from September. The BBMP has shortlisted two bidders, of which one will be finalized by next week based on the proportion of revenue sharing from the parking money collection. The project has been estimated to require an investment of Rs 85 crore and maintenance and enforcement will be done by the bidder.The BBMP will act as the owner of the project. It will share the revenue collected through the parking fee on yearly basis.The smart parking will be monitored through sensors installed along roads, which will convert the database into information and transmit it to a monitoring cell. By entering the particular parking space under the smart parking system, the system will show it as ‘Occupied’ and then the details will be sent electronically to a digital sign board which will display parking status to drivers.
Beware of Financial Frauds in HSR; lest you ‘Posters Free Tree’ become a Victim of cybercrimes Initiative Launched HSR Layout isn’t insulated from cybercrime just like the rest of the world. In just the last two months, we saw over four cases of cybercrimes. Here is what happened and how you can prevent yourself from being the next victim.
credit and debit cards using skimming devices. The owners ran Luctan Saloon on 27th Main. The learnings: Carry the cash required to pay at the establishments you visit or pay via digital wallet (with ultra low balance in it).
Voice phishing Fraudster calls housewife over phone and collects all banking details, including debit card number and PIN. The learning: Before handing over the debit card details to any family member, please educate them on banking Dos and Don’ts. Netbanking hack One HSR resident’s Gmail account was hacked and his contacts were asked to send money to a bank account. Many were fooled into believing it. The learning: For your email account, if you have not already enabled 2-step authentication, please do it without further delay. Cloning debit / credit cards A couple that ran an upscale salon in HSR Layout was arrested by cyber crime police in December 2015 for siphoning off money from their clients’ accounts by ‘cloning’ their
Netbanking hack A teacher in HSR Layout was asleep at home; with his debit card and mobile close by. Between 2am and 4:30am, a hacker withdrew money from his account using netbanking late at night. He learnt of the fraud at 7am, complained to his bank immediately and filed an FIR at HSR police station. The police are investigating, and the involvement of bank officials is suspected. The learning: Keep calm. Withdraw some cash from your account for daily expenses. Contact the bank, speak to them and block your card/s. (They may also block your account). Hence prior withdrawal is required if this is your primary bank account. Send an email to customer care of your bank and get acknowledgement with ticket reference number. This email trail is important. File an FIR at the nearest police station. Contact your local police station. If they refuse
to take your complaint or delay for some reason, file it with Cyber Crime Police Station in the CID Annexe building on Palace Road. Extend full support to them, so they can help solve the case. The Cyber Crime Police Station takes up cases of debit/credit card frauds above Rs 1 lakh and online scams above Rs 5 lakhs. The other cyber crime cases can be registered with the local police station. For more details, call 22094498/4564, 2294-2475/3050. Email: cybercrimeps@ksp.gov.in. Website: http://www.cyberpolicebangalore.nic .in HOW TO SECURE YOURSELF * Wherever the Wi-Fi is free, walk away if you care for your online privacy. * The mobile number you use for banking should be different from the one used on social media, be it Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram. * Use the Google Authenticator App on your phone. * Do not share your mobile with strangers or leave it lying around. * Never call back on a missed call from an un-recognised international
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The Discussion Class (DC) has launched a new initiative recently called "Posters Free Tree" Andholan. As part of this, DC volunteers will give Freedom to trees from all the Posters pasted on it! It started off with a small drive in Basavanagudi where a DC volunteer,d an environmental activist and a tree lover, Mr. Akshay and his team removed illegal posters pasted on the Trees on 50 Feet Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. As they were removing the posters, they discovered that these people who pasted papers and posters on trees not only used adhesives but also stapled the posters which will hamper the growth of trees. Every effort must be made to ensure such activities do not happen. Support this cause and prevent such happenings in future by asking these people not to indulge in such activities. Promote good environment!
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<<< Continued from Pg 4 >>> number. If you do, the hacker can clone your SIM card and misuse it later. * Never reveal debit card details over phone. * If you are a victim of banking fraud, never delete any SMS that you have received. * Keep some emergency cash with you always, instead of relying on debit card always. * When using an ATM or CDM (Cash Deposit Machine), if you observe that the person behind can look over your shoulder and see your account details and PIN entry, give a written complaint to the bank’s branch manager with a request to re-arrange the physical location of the kiosk to ensure better privacy. Also drop an email to the bank’s customer care email ID for tracking. * For filling petrol, online shopping, buying groceries, instead of using the debit card that is associated with your main account, use a digital wallet like PayTM or Pockets by ICICI bank (which comes with a physical card). You can load your digital wallet once a month for routine expenses. You can use the digital wallet for payments. The amount at risk by hackers is only the amount that you have loaded into
your digital wallet. Your main account will be kept insulated. * If you see any strange device attached to an ATM kiosk, walk away and drop an email to the bank. The device could be a skimmer (that copies all the card details when you swipe your card). Follow up on the email, till the layout of the ATM / CMD is modified. * Do not use your debit card at suspicious establishments. * Enable SMS and email alerts for all bank account events, including adding of new beneficiary. * Use a strong netbanking password and memorise it. * Always click the lock and check the website certificate. Fake websites do not have a digital certificate. It is applicable for banking websites too. * Do not use the same password for netbanking that you have set for your email. Do not write down your netbanking password. Never reveal your netbanking details to anyone over phone or email. * Keep an email ID exclusively for banking. This email ID will have no association with any social media website or service. * Never click on links or download attachments from strangers.
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I had a session with professors and teachers recently, and we were talking on culture and communication. In one of the exercises they had to interpret behavior and respond to situations accordingly. One such situation was; your student sends you an email addressing you as “Hi Dr Murthy”…. I was surprised at the reaction of teachers. One and all felt that it wasn’t formal enough. In today’s business scenario, addressing anyone with “Hi” is not considered rude or informal. However, almost of the teachers felt that it wasn’t correct, and some were indignant! So, what is the correct or an acceptable form of salutation? Is it Dear Mrs. Murthy Hi Lalitha Dear Madam Respected Madam Lalitha Dear Lalitha Murthy Lalithaji….. In many western cultures addressing someone as ‘Dear’ is perfectly formal and correct thing to do; especially when you don’t know or you haven’t met or spoken to that person. Based on their reply, you could address them as Hi or even with no other salutation except their name. In hierarchical societies like India, we teach our children to say ‘Respected Sir or Madam’, Madamji etc., this is perfectly fine if you are addressing an Indian of Indian origin. However, in a global scenario, this may not be understood. Many may feel that an overt expression of respect is not needed. Addressing someone as ‘Dear …’is well received. Imagine a scenario when you are writing to a person whose gender is clear from his name. For example, the name Kiran or
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It's Christmas time! Yes, we are just a few days away from celebrating the most colourful festival of the year. On this special occasion, try a special cake recipe that you can try this festive season. When we think of Christmas we think of Santa Clause, bells, the Christmas tree and, yes not to forget, the Christmas cake. Christmas is never complete without baking the cakes. This cake recipe is just mouth watering and is also less time consuming. Apple honey cake is a very different and yummiest cake recipe that you can try this Christmas season. Serve this yummy apple honey cake to your family and friends and spread the joy. Serves - 4, Cooking time - 30 minutes Preparation time - 15 minutes Ingredients: Apple - 2 cups (finely chopped)
Eggs - 3, utter - 1 cup Sugar - 1 cup, Maida - 1cup (unsalted) Vanilla Essence - 3 to 4 drops Honey - 4 tablespoons Baking Soda - 1/2 teaspoon Almond Powder - 1 cup Procedure: 1. In a bowl, add sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla essence and beat this mixture thoroughly. 2. Now, add one cup maida, almond powder, honey and baking soda to this mixture. 3. Beat it thoroughly. 4. Now, add the finely chopped apple pieces to the mixture and mix it well. 5. Take a 9-inch pan and crease it with butter. 6. Now, slowly pour the mixture on to the pan. 7. If you are keeping it in a pressure cooker with water, add salt to the pressure cooker and upon that keep the plate. And bake it for 30 minutes without keeping the whistle on. 8. If you are keeping it in an oven, pre-heat the oven at 350 degrees and bake it for 40 minutes. 9. Follow either of these two procedures and your apple honey cake will be ready after the mentioned time. 10. Try this special recipe for Christmas and let us know your feedback.
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Aries: This is a general week for you. You will be busy in the early days of the week. People with whom you come in contact this midweek will tend to be particularly helpful. They will provide valuable advice but they will also be generous with their time. Taurus: This is a useful week for many of you. Influential people will be able to get you some valuable project. You should try to do some groundwork now that will enable you to be in a better position to a make a better start. A personal issue needs attention in the weekend. Gemini: This is a sensitive week. You will find that little pressure of any kind will be placed upon you during the early days of the week. You will be pleased to be able to make a relaxed start. Cancer: This is a happy week for many of you. You should relish any new challenges as more energy and driving force at your disposal is indicated throughout the week. Go all out to impress your superiors in the second half of the week. Leo: This is a relaxed week for many of you. This will be a fairly low-key week. Some of you have been overeager to bring your original ideas to the notice of superiors. But it would be best to wait a while till the weekend. Virgo: This is an encouraging week for some of you. The early days of the week are good for making an effort to win the approval of influential people. Libra: This is a productive week for many of you. Close acquaintances can do you a good turn. The first half of the week id favorable for joining reading and study groups. Scorpio: This is a pleasant week for many of you. The early half of the week is important from many angles. You will be thinking a lot more straightforwardly about many issues. Sagittarius: This is a mixed week for many of you. During the early days physical efforts may make you a bit tired. There will be a rather quiet an uneventful beginning to the working week, possibly surprisingly so. Capricorn: This is a variable week for many of you. the first half of the week is good for joining groups of people with whom you share the same interests. Promises of people will turn out to be much more reliable this week. Aquarius: This is slow week for some of you. The financial advice of personal friends and acquaintances is well worth listening to this week. Pisces: This is a rewarding week for many of you. During the first half of the week you will have the chance to concentrate on the sort of activities that appeal to you the most.
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The Eternal Bond of Brother and Sister I was born in a secluded village on a mountain. Day after day, my parents plowed the yellow dry soil with their backs towards the sky. One day, I wanted to buy a handkerchief, which all girls around me seemed to have. So, one day I stole 50 cents from my father’s drawer. Father discovered about the stolen money right away. “Who stole the money?'” he asked my brother and me. I was stunned, too afraid to talk. Neither of us admitted to the fault, so he said, “Fine, if nobody wants to admit, you both should be punished!” Suddenly, my younger brother gripped Father’s hand and said, “Dad, I was the one who did it!” He took the blame, and punishment, for me. In the middle of the night, all of sudden, I cried out loudly. My brother covered my mouth with his little hand and said, “Sis, now don’t cry anymore. Everything has happened.” I will never forget my brother’s expression when he protected me. That year, my brother was 8 years old and I was 11 years old. I still hate myself for not having enough courage to admit what I did. Years went by, but the incident still seemed like it just happened yesterday. When my brother was in his last year of secondary school, he was accepted in an upper secondary school in the central part of town. At the same time, I was accepted into a university in the province. That night, Father squatted in the yard, smoking packet by packet. I could hear him ask my mother, “Both of our children, they have good results? Very good results?” Mother wiped off her tears and sighed, “What is the use? How can we possibly finance both of them?” At that time, my brother walked out, he stood in front of Father and said, “Dad, I don’t want to continue my study anymore, I have read enough books.” Father became angry. “Why do you have a spirit so weak? Even if it means I have to beg for money on the streets, I will send you two to school until you have both finished your studies!” And
then, he started to knock on every house in the village to borrow money. I stuck out my hand as gently as I could to my brother’s face, and told him, “A boy has to continue his study. If not, he will not be able to overcome this poverty we are experiencing.” I, on the other hand, had decided not to further my study at the university. Nobody knew that on the next day, before dawn, my brother left the house with a few pieces of worn-out clothes and a few dry beans. He sneaked to my side of the bed and left a note on my pillow, “Sis, getting into a university is not easy. I will go find a job and I will send money to you.” I held the note while sitting on my bed, and cried until I lost my voice. With the money father borrowed from the whole village, and the money my brother earned from carrying cement on his back at a construction site, finally, I managed to get to the third year of my study in the university. That year, my brother was 17 years old; I was 20 years old. One day, while I was studying in my room, my roommate came in and told me, “There’s a villager waiting for you outside!” Why would there be a villager looking for me? I walked out, and I saw my brother from afar. His whole body was covered with dirt, dust, cement and sand. I asked him, “Why did you not tell my roommate that you are my brother?” He replied with a smile, “Look at my appearance. What will they think if they would know that I am your brother? Won’t they laugh at you?” I
felt so touched, and tears filled my eyes. I swept away dirt and dust from my brother’s body. And told him with a lump in my throat, “I don’t care what people would say! You are my brother no matter what your appearance.” From his pocket, he took out a butterfly hair clip. He put it on my hair and said, ‘I saw all the girls in town are wearing it. I think you should also have one.’ I could not hold back myself anymore. I pulled my brother into my arms and cried. That year, my brother was 20 years old; I was 23 years old. After I got married, I lived in the city. Many times my husband invited my parents to come and live with us, but they didn’t want. They said once they left the village, they wouldn’t know what to do. My brother agreed with them. He said, “Sis, you just take care of your parents-in-law. I will take care of Mom and Dad here.” My husband became the directors of his factory. We asked my brother to accept the offer of being the manager in the maintenance department. But my brother rejected the offer. He insisted on working as a repairman instead for a start. One day, my brother was on the top of a ladder repairing a cable, when he got electrocuted, and was sent to the hospital. My husband and I visited him at the hospital. Looking at the plaster cast on his leg, I grumbled, “Why did you reject the offer of being a manager? Managers won’t do something dangerous like that. Now look at you – you are suffering a
serious injury. Why didn’t you just listen to us?” With a serious expression on his face, he defended his decision, “Think of your brother-in-law, he just became the director. If I, being uneducated, would become a manager, what kind of rumors would fly around?” My husband’s eyes filled up with tears, and then I said, “But you lack in education only because of me!” “Why do you talk about the past?” he said and then he held my hand. That year, he was 26 years old and I was 29 years old. My brother was 30 years old when he married a farmer girl from the village. During the wedding reception, the master of ceremonies asked him, “Who is the one person you respect and love the most?” Without even taking a time to think, he answered, “My sister.” He continued by telling a story I could not even remember. “When I was in primary school, the school was in a different village. Everyday, my sister and I would walk for 2 hours to school and back home. One day, I lost one of my gloves. My sister gave me one of hers. She wore only one glove and she had to walk far. When we got home, her hands were trembling because of the cold weather. She could not even hold her chopsticks. From that day on, I swore that as long as I lived, I would take care of my sister and would always be good to her.” Applause filled up the room. All guests turned their attention to me. I found it hard to speak, “In my whole life, the one I would like to thank most is my brother,” And in this happy occasion, in front of the crowd, tears were rolling down my face again. Moral: Love and care for the one you love every single day of your life. You may think what you did is just a small deed, but to that someone, it may mean a lot. Some relations are made to be last longer but they still need to be nurtured with love and care.
Kati Kabab Roll - Spicy Chicken Rolls This delicious dish is easily put together and really tasty. It originated in Kolkatta/ Calcutta and is often called the Calcutta Kati Roll. INGREDIENTS 3 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 large onion sliced thinly, 1 tbsp garlic paste, 1 tbsp ginger paste 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 300 gms boneless, skinless chicken cut into 2" cubes/ pieces, 3 tomatoes chopped fine, Salt to taste 6 Parathas, 6 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil 1/2 cup Mint-Coriander Chutney (see
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powders (including garam masala) and fry until oil begins to separate from the masala (spice-onion mix). Add the chicken pieces and brown. Add the tomato and salt to taste. Stir well and add 1/2 cup of water. Cook till chicken is tender. There should be almost no gravy at this stage. Heat a frying pan on low heat and add a tablespoon of oil to it. While the oil is heating, break an egg in a bowl. Season with salt to taste and whisk the egg till fluffy. Pour onto the pan and spread by tilting the pan from side to side. Now
quickly put a Paratha onto the still 'wet' egg and allow to cook. The egg will soon cook and 'set'. This is when you flip the egg-paratha over. Cook for 30 seconds and remove from the pan. To assemble the rolls: Lay one egg-paratha on a plate and spread Mint-Coriander Chutney on it. How much is a matter of personal choice. Now add roughly 2 tbsps of the cooked chicken in a line down the center of the paratha. Roll tightly. You can wrap in foil at this stage, to help keep the lot together and tidy for eating - the filling can fall out otherwise. Serve hot.
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