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Guwahati gears up for Puja The chaos and dismay of the recent urban floods in the city has failed to curb the enthusiasm for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. All you need to know about Durga Puja in Guwahati

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Lead Story

1.3 LAKH PEOPLE AFFECTED IN RECENT CITY FLOODS

mrinmoyee hazarika

nce again, the force of nature has devastated the pride and lives of the metropolitan population of the city of Guwahati. The torrential rain started from last Sunday morning and continued until the next day and the following floods almost left the entire city submerged for more than two days. School going children as well as college going students had to drop two complete days from their academic calendar. A large chunk of the people had to remain stranded inside their houses with no electricity, inactive mobile networks and scarcity of drinking water. Though the local administration has come up with marathon operations to provide relief to the flood affected city dwellers, altogether six people have lost their lives and four have sustained injury. Out of the six people who have lost their lives, four have died of landslide and the other two died of electrocution and flood. The official record itself shows that around 1.3 lakh people have been affected in five revenue circles of the Kamrup district during the four-day long flood. “The assessment of damage caused by the recent floods and landslide is going on. After completion, SDRF will give proposals for restoration of assets to the government. From the preliminary assessment, which we have been carrying out every day during the floods, it can be stated that areas like Lachit Nagar, Anil nagar, Nabin

Nagar, Tarun Nagar, Dhirenpara, Noonmati, Barshapara, Chandmari, Bamunimaidan, Pub Sarania, Rajgarh, Hatigaon, Lakhimi Nagar, Beltola, NH37, Fatasil Ambari, Borsapara, Dhirenpara, Udalbakra, Patharquary and Bathouguri are the most worst affected by flash flood,” highly placed sources at the district administration, Kamrup (M) told G Plus. The source also mentioned that various villages in the Sonapur revenue circle, Azara revenue circle and Chandrapur revenue circle were under water. In the meantime, the flash flood situation of the entire Kamrup district has worsened with new areas getting inundated every time a spell of shower comes in. “The new areas getting inundated in the recent flood are Barshapara, Dhirenpara, Udalbakra, Bathouguri, Patharquary etc. Heavy showers in the state of Meghalaya overtops the Basishtha river, which caused backflow of water through Mora Bharalu and logged rainwater in the areas where flood had occurred for the first time,” a district administration source mentioned. Regarding the measures taken by the district administration, the source mentioned, “All concerned departments including water resources and GMC resorts to pump out the flood/logged water round the clock. Rescue operations have been undertaken by SDRF, NDRF and Army both in flood and landslide affected

ACTION PLAN FOR FLOOD FREE GUWAHATI Water resource department will continue clearing, widening, dredging and barricading of natural channels like Bharalu, Mora Bharalu, Basistha and Bahini river Sluice gate to be provided at originating point of Mora Bharalu (at Fatasil) with pump house to pump out the flood water from Bharalu to Mora Bharalu. Procurement of required nos. of High Capacity pumps. GMC will start cleaning secondary and tertiary drains in their respective jurisdiction after flood season is over Construction of Storm water drains at Green Path Bye Lane No.1 at Hatigaon, Chandmari towards Gandhi Basti (southern side) and Adabari The DFO, Social Forestry and DFO (T), Kamrup(M) will plan for massive plantation drive in Guwahti city including all the hills and river fronts

areas. Besides, the total number of six temporary shelter place/camps have been opened to give shelter to rescued people. To provide solace to the affected people as well as people kept at temporary shelter places, bare minimum necessities like drinking water, food items, candles etc have been provided as gratuitous relief. Also, eight

numbers of medical camps were set up for health check-ups of affected people. PHE through their mobile laboratory have been distributing potable drinking water and GMC has placed water tankers in affected areas. Spraying of Bleaching and phenyl has been initiated by GMC”. mrinmoyee.hazarika@g-plus.in

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Lead Story

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City

NO THREAT DURING PUJAS - CITY SSP

RAHUL CHANDA

n the first week of September, the entire state was worried after there were media reports about Al Qaeda threat to the state. The terrorist group had issued a threat to establish bases in Assam, while the LeT had strengthened bases in Bangladesh, which may lead to serious problems for Assam in the days to come, reports said. Coming to Guwahati, although the city was busy combating floods and other problems in the past few days, people still thronged city markets to shop for the Pujas. In the past, Guwahati has experienced many terror attacks but the people do not stop living life in fear of such threats. While the beginning of October is anxiously awaited by Guwahatians, as Durga Puja starts on the 1st of October, can any kind of threat stop the people of the city from celebrating the festive season? What are the security measures taken by the cops to ensure a peaceful Puja this time?

Is there any threat?

According to city SSP AP Tewari, there is no specific threat during the pujas. He said that the police would take care that full security is provided to the citizens. “We have discussed the security issue with the Puja Committees and have described to them about the steps they need to take for maintaining the peace and harmony during the festive season. We have discussed contingency, fire fighting arrangements and have also made it clear that all the Puja pandals need to install CCTV cameras. We have also asked them to do proper barricading, to have proper public address system. They will have to keep their volunteers and the volunteers need to be trained accordingly and we have explained to the committee members about the requirement. Our local police stations will cooperate with all the Puja pandals for all the security measures, and the committees will have to submit the security preparation plan latest by 28th September,” said City SSP AP Tewari. The city SSP is confident that the pujas

will go by peacefully and there is no threat. Usually, during Pujas, there are various crimes that were reported in the past. The city SP (Crime) Sudhakar Singh said that mostly there are crimes like pick pocketing, eve teasing and vehicle theft that are reported during the Pujas. The police have geared up to make sure that people can celebrate the pujas without any fear. There are also the state based rebel groups, which can be a threat to the celebrations, but the regular round up and security check is in place to check all the threats. The city police will deploy all the manpower, which they have during the Pujas. All the pandals will have police personal deployed along with local volunteers. The Puja committees will always be in touch with the local police station so that any unwanted situation can be tackled immediately. The city police have also appealed to the people to follow some instructions. 1. Should park the vehicles only at designated parking lots and make sure that the vehicles are locked 2. If any unattended object is noticed anywhere, instead of gathering near the object the nearest police personnel should be informed or can also dial 100 3. People should avoid rough driving and should not drink and drive 4. If any thief or miscreant is caught, should be handed over to the police instead of taking the law in hands 5. Should follow all the traffic rules 6. Should respect everyone

The administration’s effort According to highly placed sources in the administration, the district administration has instructed all the authorities and the puja committees to take certain measures for a safe and secured Puja in the city. The administration has asked the puja committees to follow the following guidelines:-

1. Puja pandals/gates are not to be constructed by blocking roads, lanes and by lanes. The DC requested the puja committees to construct the pandals in such a way that space can be provided for movement of Fire Brigade in case of emergency. 2. Each puja pandals should have volunteers for crowd control. The volunteers should be issued photo identity cards by respective puja committees. 3. Anti-sabotage checking will be done by the city police with assistance of the puja committees to prohibit anti-social activities like gambling, selling of alcohol in and around the puja pandals. No wine shop/ bars can remain open beyond the permissible time during puja days and if any complaint alleging violation of this restriction is received, action will be taken against the excise officials of that respective area. 4. Puja committees will have to arrange adequate firefighting measures and keep sufficient fire extinguishers. The telephone numbers of local fire stations are:-

Numbers of City Puja Pandals Police Station Wise Police Station

2013

2014

Jalukbari

Bharalu

Fatasil Ambari

Azara

Gorchuk

Hatigaon

Basistha

Dispur

Sonapur

Khetri

Satgaon

Pragjyotishpur

Noonmati

Bhangagarh

Paltan Bazar

Panbazar

Latasil

Total

421

424

There were 421 puja pandals last year which has increased to 424 puja pandals this year. Pan Bazaar – 2637680 and 2734191 Dispur – 2260221 Chandmari – 2665000 Pandu – 2674817 Lokhara – 2279907/98649 86142 North Guwahati – 2690052

5. During the pujas, a control room will be setup at Deputy Commissioner Office with telephone number – 2733052 and the police control number – 100/2461556. The puja committees are also requested to set up control room 6. Immersion ceremony will be held at the place near Kachomeri Ghat (Fancybazar) and Pandu on 4th October. Puja committees of Basistha, Chunchali, Chandrapur and Saoukuchi will continue immersion at the nearest ghats as done earlier in the past. DC has requested to complete the immersion ceremony by 9PM.

The administration and the city police is confident of a safe and secured Durga Puja in spite of a terror threat. The city looks set to witness a peaceful puja this year provided all the citizens follow the rules and respect each other. rahul.chanda@g-plus.in

Weather report for the week SAT 27 September

SUN 28 September

MON 29 September

TUE 30 September

WED 1 October

THU 2 October

FRI 3 October

Partly cloudy.

More sun than clouds.

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City

THE ARTISAN’S DIARY Subhrajit Roy

t is a busy as well as a tough time for the idol makers and clay artisans of Guwahati as Durga Puja is around the corner. “After Vishwakarma Puja, we got only twelve days in hand to complete the work on Durga Idols which is not sufficient for us even if we work round the clock. Moreover the incessant rain for the last couple of days has worsened the situation and it may raise question on our goodwill and prestige if we can’t deliver the idols to the respective pandals on time with best finishing touches,” shares Ratan Paul of Pandu Bara Bazar. Idol makers are facing hard times now. “The profession is very tough, laborious and risky but it’s of immense responsibility. The price hike has affected us badly as the cost of raw materials like straw, bamboo, wood and mud soil have gone up. The rates of ornaments and clothes, which are brought from Kolkata, have also shown gone up. Above this, we have to pay salary to our workers. Moreover, we do not get the actual value of our labour as the Puja organisers refuse to pay us what we deserve.’ Apart from the regular artisans, it is observed that many temporary and contractual artisans come to Guwahati from Kolkata, North Bengal as well as Western Assam during this time every year. These

temporary artisans are hired either by the local artisans or by the Puja organisers individually. Upen Paul is one such artisan from Coochbehar who is now working at an idol workshop in Panbazar College Hostel Road. Sharing his experience he says, “For the last 27 years I have been working in this profession. Just for the sake of a better salary I have migrated here for a period of three months only. It’s very difficult to make ends meet with this income. Still for the sake of art and profession, I am in it.” Local artisans are dissatisfied over the artisans who are hired by the puja organisers individually, as Ratan Paul says, “Its injustice to us when any organiser

hires artisans from outside just to create extra gimmick about their celebration. They spoil our market and impose a threat on our income.” With the changes in pattern of celebration, organisers have adopted various themes in lieu of big idols. Apart from the conventional artisans, it is observed that organisers also invite students of art colleges for decorating themes. In this regard, Nirmal Paul of Bishnupur says, “Any kind of positive adoption is good. As our profession is facing severe uncertainty, so a new age adoption of sculpting may get acceptance. But they can’t bring the essence with which people are familiar till date. Celebration and worshipping

will also be there in future as well, but with a difference.” Commenting on the issue of pollution, Nirmal Paul says, “Every year pollution control and environmental organisations point at us regarding the usage of toxic materials in idol making. But we use water colours, which assimilate in water. So there remains no scope of polluting our water bodies.” To this, Ratan Paul adds, “Before raising questions about us, the Government should find the root causes of pollution as factory wastes are more toxic than the colours used by us.” Nowadays, ‘Puja Awards’ are being held all around the state but in most of the cases, no one even announces or displays the name of the artisan. Commenting on the issue of recognition Ratan Paul says, “People consider our creativity just as a work of clay, not as art on clay. Throughout the year, no one comes to us to keep stock of our situation, not even the media. Only during this festive sea-

son we become the subject of concern. We are not even offered a ‘Gamocha’ by the organisers, award is beyond expectation.” Nirmal Paul adds, ‘I have the credit of sculpting the biggest idols in the North East once at Binapani in 2001 and again at Bisnupur in 2010. Both the years I was felicitated. But it may not happen all the time. It’s on the judges, what they like or dislike. Our duty is to give our best so that it can leave mark on the minds of the public. In West Bengal, artisans like us can avail subsidies and other facilities, but the Assam Govt. has not implemented any such schemes for us till date. Our art is not getting any encouragement from Govt. as other art forms are enjoying.’ “Our days have gone in any way, but I will not suggest my son to adopt the same... what I have adopted from my father,” an annoyed Upen Paul said. Similarly, Nirmal Paul says, “I don’t see any sign that my next progeny will consider this profession as his career.”

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Puja Special

hese days, the Durga Puja festival is not manoshik (from the heart), but has become tamoshik (show off), as the festival has become commercialised and people compete with each other just to show off their financial prowess,” said 65-year-old Dulan Chakrovarty, who conducts pujas in many of the city’s prominent pandals. Durga Puja starts from Mahalaya and ends on the last day, which is called the Dashami (10th day). From Mahalaya to Dashami, there are ten days and each day has its own significance. There are various rituals, which are performed during the following nine days after Mahalaya. The nine days are also known as Navratri in North India. This year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of ‘Mahalaya’ and hoped that the festive season brings peace and prosperity. But, the modern day devotees are not aware about the exact rituals and seem to only enjoy shopping and Pandal hopping.

THE RITUALS

Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the beginning of Durga Puja and marks the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power. It is a sort of invocation or invitation to the mother goddess to descend to earth - “Jago Tumi Jago”. This is done through the chanting of mantras and singing devotional songs. The day has another aspect – the Spirit of Durga Puja reaches its pitch on the day of Mahalaya. It is the day when many throng to the riverbanks clad in dhotis to offer prayers to their dead relatives and ancestors. People in the pre-dawn hours pray for demised relatives and take holy dips in the rivers. This ritual is known as ‘Torpon’. The eldest son is the one who generally performs the Shraddha. Any male relative of the paternal branch of relatives can also perform the rites. Some castes perform for only one generation, while others offer to more, commonly three generations. The food, which are usually offered to the ancestors are cooked in silver or copper vessels and are offered on banana leaves. The items may vary but it must include rice, dal, kheer, lapsi (a sweet dish), yellow gourd and certain vegetables. But, the main ritual followed by all is the Chandi Paath. Chamunda puja is done to invite the mother goddess to descend to earth. According to Dulan Chalravorty, people are gradually forgetting the rituals and these days, many believe that on Mahalaya, they need to wake up early in the morning and take a walk. But there are a lot of rituals which go unperformed. The next day is the end of Amabashya and is termed as Pratibadh. The second ghot (the ceremonial pitcher) for the Goddess is put in the place where people perform Puja. Devotees of Goddess Durga observe a nine-day-long fast during Durga Puja celebrations every year with full faith and sincerity. The purpose of observing the fast

is to propitiate Durga Maa and seek her divine blessings. Having been religiously carried out since ages during the festival of Navratri or Durga Puja, the fast has become an intrinsic part of the festival. The custom of observing the Fast is particularly prevalent in Northern India. In the state of Punjab people observe fast for seven days of the nine-day-long Durga Puja Festival. The fast is broken only on the Ashtami (8th) or Navami (9th). Some devotees consume only milk during the fasting days while some only live on fruits. Some also observe ‘Ekana,’ which means that they take one complete meal during the day. Non-vegetarian food, intoxicating substances and other forms of entertainment are completely avoided

during the fasting days. Men observing fast are not supposed to shave. Some also believe in sleeping on the ground and thereby deny themselves all luxuries and comforts. But, these days it is hard to meet people who follow all the rules. After Pratibadh comes Tritiya, which is the third day and the third ghot for Ma Durga is placed in the area of worship. After Tritiya, comes the Chaturthi, when the fourth ghot is placed for the goddess. Similarly, the fifth day is known as Panchami when the fifth ghot is placed. The sixth day is known as Shashthi and it is a big day, as on this day the idol or the statue of Maa Durga is brought to the place where the Puja shall be performed. It is believed that

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Puja Special Mother Durga reached earth on this day. During the evening, people perform Adivash Puja. People sing and dance at night and puja rites are performed at all the pandals and homes where Ma Durga is worshipped. From the evening of Shashthi, the Durga Puja starts everywhere. But, these days Shashthi marks the start of parties at night as the modern youth feel if they don’t drink, they cannot celebrate. A very wrong concept but gradually becoming a norm.

laya Maha

t hi ShashThe idol or the statue of Ma Durga is brought

badh Prati The next day is the end of Amabashya, and

ta m i Shap

It’s a kind of invocation or invitation to the mother goddess to descend on earth - “Jago Tumi Jago”

is termed as Pratibadh. The second ghot for the mother goddess is put at the place where people perform Puja.

THE PUJA

The first of the four-day-long Durga worship starts on the sixth day known as Shaptami. In the morning, Maa Durga is worshipped and people accept Anjali in an empty stomach. It is said that while taking Anjali, Ma Durga listens to you and fulfils whatever you ask for. This is also the day when people wear new clothes. The second day of Durga worship is known as Ashtami. In the morning, the puja is performed along with Kumari Puja. Basically, Durga is worshipped in different avtaars and with Kumari Puja, the childhood avatar of the deity is worshipped. So, girls below 12 years are made Durga and are worshipped. In the evening, there is aarti and aarti competition are organised in almost all the pandals. The third day of Durga worship is Navami and it is considered to be the biggest day of the four days. The morning starts with a Maha Yagya, after which people accept Anjali. This day is considered as the day when

a Tritiy After Pratibadh comes Tritiya which is the third day, and the third ghot for Ma Durga is put at the place where the Puja is performed.

Chat

u r t hi The fourth ghot is placed for the goddess.

Panc

hami

The fifth day is known as Panchami when the fifth ghot is placed.

to the place where the Puja shall be performed. During the evening, people perform adivash puja. From the evening of Shashthi, the Durga Puja starts everywhere.

The first day of the four day Durga Puja starts on the sixth day.

mi Ashta

In the morning the puja is performed and kumara puja is done. Girls below the age of 12 are worshipped.

mi Nava The morning starts with a maha yagya,

after which people take Anjali. This day is considered as the day when people can break their fast, so in almost all the pandals, prasad is distributed.

a mi Dash People put colours on each other specially

married women, and worship the deity before she is taken to the river. After the bisarjan, aparajita puja is performed which marks the end of Durga Puja.

people can break their fast and so in almost all the pandals, prasad is distributed. In the past, prasad only used to be distributed on Navami, but now the pandals distribute prasad starting from Shaptami till Navami. In some castes, it is believed that the Durga kills the asura on this day, so people sacrifice buffaloes on Navami. This is because according to the myth, the devil came in the form of a buffalo to combat with the goddess. The final day and the end of Durga worship is the last day known as Dashami, when Durga is taken and immersed in the rivers. Durga fought Mahishasura. The battle raged for nine days and nights and finally on the tenth day of Ashvin Shukla Pakshya, Mahishasura was defeated and killed by Durga. Hence Dasha-Hara is also known as Navratri or Durgotsav and is a celebration of Durga’s victory. Durga, as a consort of Lord Shiva, represents two forms of female energy – one mild and protective and the other fierce and destructive. People put colours on each other especially married women, and worship the deity before she is taken to the river. It is also believed that on Dashami, Ma Durga takes someone along with her and in fact, there have been numerous cases of drowning while immersion in the rivers. After the bisharjan, aparajita puja is performed which marks the end of Durga Puja. rahul.chanda@g-plus.in

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City

CBI busts passport racket G PLUS FEATURE

he recent arrest of an official of the Regional Passport Office (RPO) by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unearthed the deep-rooted corruption and the bribery system that exists in the office. The CBI probe revealed that anyone who is seeking a passport has to pay a sum of Rs 2000 onwards illegally to the officials of the RPO to get his or her passport on time. Senior official Anjali Das Thakuria, who was assisting the senior official of the RPO was caught by CBI on September 16th while she was openly taking a bribe of Rs 2000 from an applicant at the office. Later, the investigating agency took one-day custody of the official who revealed that she was a part of the racket. “We have received a complaint that she was asking for money for fast issuance of passport to a city resident and then we set up the plot in which she was caught red handed. Her house located at Ashok Path in the Survey locality was also raided and some important documents were seized as

well. She was booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act,” said a senior CBI official. Complaints of corruption for clearing passport applications were reported earlier too at the RPO here, which caters to six Northeastern states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland.

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ssam Police’s commandant of the Assam Forest Battalion Mihir Jyoti Goswami was charged of allegedly misbehaving and assaulting a woman in a city based beauty parlour cum spa centre. The City police registered a case against the erring officer after the woman lodged a complaint. “He came to the spa earlier too and availed service but he came again on Tuesday evening at around 8.30 pm and asked me to go with him. When I resisted his advances and informed the police, he assaulted and abused me physically,” the victim alleged. Dispur police said, “Since the relevant sections under which the FIR was lodged referred to crimes that were punishable for less than

Last year, a former official of the Regional Passport Office, Guwahati and two staff of the office were convicted by a special CBI court here on charges of dishonestly issuing a passport to a person on the basis of forged and fabricated documents. There were complaints that the RPO officials were delaying in issuing the passport to the applicants saying

that the passport book is not available and the applicant has to wait for at least six months to get it. “I stay in Tinsukia and it’s difficult to come to Guwahati for it. Though the online method of passport is said to be working properly, in Assam people are suffering from heavy corruption in the office,” said Abhijit Gogoi.

SGBG welcomes new traffic plan

n a meeting of the Save Guwahati Build Guwahati (SGBG), presided over by its president Dhiren Baruah, welcomed the new scientific plan taken up by the district administration for traffic management of the Guwahati city, asking the common people to cooperate in the smooth traffic management of the city. The SGBG also asked the authorities to make arrangements for parking facilities under the f lyovers on GS Road and AT Road for the greater convenience of the people of Guwahati. The NGO also asked the administration to take measures for making the roads of Fancy Bazar more accessible to the people of Guwahati. Moreover, the loading-unloading work on the MG Road is another issue that requires special attention by the authorities,” said a statement from the NGO.

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seven years, we had to let Goswami go as per the new guidelines of the Supreme Court.” Goswami was booked under section 448 of the IPC (housetrespass), section 427 (to mischief causing damage), section 294 (obscene act in public place to the annoyance of others) and section 354 relating to assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. A 1993-batch officer of the Assam Police Service, Goswami was also the former Commandant of the 12th Assam Police Battalion before taking over as Commandant of the Assam Forest Battalion. Surprisingly he had won a police medal for meritorious services on Republic Day in 2013 and taken training on gender sensitisation.

ast week we published an article about the kindergarten admissions and we received many calls from our readers asking various questions about how to get admissions in Don Bosco School. We did publish the process of admissions but still our readers insisted to know more about it, as it seems that there is a huge rush for admissions into Don Bosco. The principal, Father Sebastian Mathew told us that they have limited seats in the school and it is difficult to satisfy all the applicants. He said, “The admission time is the most difficult time for any principal as parents request for admissions and we cannot take all the kids because of limited seats. There are 100 seats in KG and we receive around 1300 applications.” No donations Many people might think that people getting admissions for their kids in schools like Don Bosco, get it with the help of donations, which Father Sebastian dismissed outright. “Many people try meeting me for admission purpose these days and I avoid meeting them as the admissions will happen only through a process. People even message me saying they

are prepared to give donations but I reply saying they cannot get admission and anyone doing so risks getting their admission cancelled right away,” he retorted. The KG admission seeking kids meet the three-member committee who select the kids judging their outlook, interaction and the way they respond. The committee then informs the management about their preference. They meet the parents and scrutinise their interest, how responsible they are towards the kids and then the selected candidates are finalised. There are around 2300 students in DBS with almost 500

students in class 11 and 12. KG has 100 seats and after KG, seats become available only if students gets transferred or discontinues classes in the school. The admissions from class I are announced in the month of March and parents can apply for admissions online at www.principaldbs.net.in. In case of further enquiries, one can also call at 9435044456/03612606033. Don Bosco is one of the institutions, which helped northeast to develop, so admissions in DBS requires some luck as well. But one thing is for sure that donations do not work in Don Bosco.

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City

BLEAK FUTURE FOR GHY STREET VENDORS? RAHUL CHANDA

treet vending, as a profession has always been in existence in our country. However their numbers have increased manifold in the recent years. According to researches, Mumbai has the largest number of street vendors numbering around 250,000, while Delhi has around 200,000. Calcutta has more than 150,000 street vendors and Ahmedabad has around 100,000 street vendors. Similarly, according to a Guwahati city based NGO, SSTEP, the city has around 25,000 street vendors. Recently, after the district administration declared many city roads as no parking zones, they also evicted many vendors from several roads in the city. A fast food vendor at Paltan Bazaar said, “We don’t know what to do as our livelihood is affected every now and then. We have to pay to the GMC people as well as to the police for running our business here, but still sometimes the GMC people come and throw our belongings. They chase us every few weeks or months.” The Guwahati vendors’ futures look bleak as they do not have a proper and fixed place to earn their living.

Vending) Act, 2014 was passed by the Parliament in the month of March this year. The act emphasises that there should be a town vending committee for each town or city. The Town Vending Committee (TVC) is the centre piece of this act and they will adopt the regulatory as well welfare measures for the street vendors within the city.

Street vendors Act

What did GMC do?

The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street

According to the act, the following things have to be ensured by the state governments Survey of the street vendors has to be done to identify the exact numbers of the vendors in the city Registration of the street vendors is vital to provide the services Vending zones has to be identified to settle down the vendors and provide them a fixed place Co-operation with other sectors like banks etc. is required for the welfare of the vendors As policies are just guidelines, so after the National Policy on Urban

Street Vendors was outlined in 2004 and re structured in 2009, the local urban body did not do anything for the betterment of the vendors. The GMC only follows acts, as it becomes compulsory, so, after Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 was passed, the GMC officials claim that they have undertaken the following measures One town vending committee, headed by Commissioner, GMC as chairman and six zonal vending committees were formed and notified by the government. According to GMC, survey of the street vendors will be started soon Schemes on street vendors is under process and the schemes will be planned as per section 38 of the act According to the GMC, the survey will be conducted by a competent institution to identify different categories of street vendors such as stationery vendors, mobile vendors and others. The GMC’s Town Vending Committee shall ensure that all existing street vendors identified in the survey are accommodated in the vending zones subject to the plan for street vending and the holding capacity of the vending zones.

Ground reality

The act was passed in the month of March, 2014, but vendors have been there in the city for ages and till date, the urban local body or the state government has not thought out any alternate plan to settle the vendors or secure their future. The GMC still has not conducted the survey. And the vending zone is yet to be properly identified. For the time being, there are six zones in the city (south zone, west zone, east zone, Lokhara zone and Dispur zone). But the exact locations are yet to be identified. The GMC, for, example is planning to use the empty space below the flyovers to make it a vending zone. The TVC has been formed but is again headed by the Commissioner of the GMC, who is usually tied up with various other city development works. It is not that he cannot take up such a responsibility, but was not there any other option? According to the GMC, they did not receive any fund for this task but it is already a revenue generating move as for registration, the vendors will have to pay a certain amount of money.

Recently, the administration evicted many street vendors, but according to the act, the Town Vending Committee will be responsible for conducting the survey of all the vendors under its jurisdiction. Such survey must be conducted every five years and moreover no street vendor should be evicted until such a survey has been conducted and a certificate of vending has been issued. In case of declaration of a specified area as a no-vending zone, the vendors will be relocated to another area. However, such street vendors must be given a notice of at least 30 days for relocation. Vendors, who fail to vacate such space after a notice has been given, will have to pay a penalty which may extend up to two hundred fifty rupees per day. These are some outlines of the act, but are the city urban bodies and administration following the act, as according to the vendors, no notice is issued to them whenever they are evicted. The tougher question though is when will the city vendors be registered legally and so that they can have a secured future?

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

In The News

CHILD MARRIAGE HIGH IN RURAL ASSAM SYEDA AMBIA ZAHAN

habnam (name changed), a fifth standard student of Gorakhat Primary school of the Darang district was absent from class for a week without prior notification. When the teachers enquired about the ten year old girl, her friends said, “Oh Baideu, Tair Biya hoi gol,” (Oh Ma’am, she got married). Later on when the teachers discussed the matter with the locals, they said that it is a minor issue as girls should get married as early as possible. Talking to this correspondent, a number of teachers in different schools of the district expressed that many of the girl students get married before they even complete high school. “It is a common happening that many of the girl students in most of the schools in the rural areas of Lower Assam get married even before they complete the eighth and ninth standards. And most of these marriages happen socially with the full support of the parents and guardians of the girl.” It seems the schemes of the Social Welfare Department and Health Department of Assam government have failed miserably in touching a large section of the society with its sensi-

tisation programmes on child marriage and woman’s health. A recent survey conducted by the Assam Health Department in the districts unfolds a depressing picture of child marriages (mainly girls) in the state.

“

Child marriage is one the main reasons of poor health of women in rural areas. Within two years of marriage, the woman gives birth to the first child. Most of the children born from a teenage mother cannot attain good health. Thus the infant mortality rate is high in Assam.” Girls getting married before attaining 18 years of age

41%

in undivided Bongaigaon district

26%

in Nalbari

22%

12%

in Cachar

in Morigaon

34%

23% in

in Dibrugarh

26.5% in Tinsukia

19%

Goalpara

in undivided Kamrup

46%

in Nagaon

27% in Dima Hasao

12.5%

16%

in Hailakandi

20%

in Karbi Anglong

DC orders to beautify Dighalipukhuri

21%

in Dhemaji

in Karimganj.

13%

in Darang

in Sonitpur

18%

in Sivasagar

23.5%

in Kokrajhar

in Jorhat

27%

in Lakhimpur

Notably, most of these marriages go unreported as no one comes out to file a complaint against such crime. “Child marriage is one the main reasons of poor health of women in rural areas. Within two years of marriage, the woman gives birth to the first child. Most of the children born from a teenage mother cannot attain good health. Thus the infant mortality rate is high in Assam,” says Dr. Sabir Islam of Sivasagar who has been conducting various child and woman health related programmes in the rural areas of Upper Assam districts. The Assam government has been spending crores of rupees in the name of sensitisation against child marriage and on health issues of woman through various programmes and advertisements. But such reports of the Health Department shows the futility of these activities.

NEDFi organises North East Craft Carnival 2014

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he district administration in association with the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) has decided to develop and beautify the historic Dighalipukhuri and its surrounding areas. The developmental works will include fencing of the entire perimeter of the Dighalipukhuri area and proper footpaths both inside and outside the park surrounding Dighalipukhuri. As per the direction of Chief Secretary

of State Government, the Deputy Commissioner Kamrup (M) has directed the Guwahati Municipal Corporation and ATDC to clean and beautify the area. To restore the beauty of Dighalipukhuri, it is important to clean the pond regularly. With restoration of both internal and external footpaths surrounding the entire pond, proper electrification and illumination would also be done,” said Dr M Angamuthu, DC Kamrup (Metro).

n order to promote the crafts and weaves of the North Eastern Region, The NEDFi House, Dispur organised the North East Craft Carnival-2014 at its premises on September 23rd. The four day exclusive event will end up on September 26th. An aggregate of 35 entrepreneurs from the region have displayed their contemporary products in the event. The event was inaugurated by Sri Sukumar Haobam an NID designer from Manipur, specialised in cane and bamboo product design. The event provides immense opportunity for all the visitors including Buying Houses, corporate buyers, e-marketers, craft boutiques to interact and source the exotic crafts of NER under one roof. The craft segment includes water hyacinth craft products prepared from looms, black pottery from Manipur, handmade paper and paper crafts from Sikkim & Assam, bamboo cutlery etc. The naturally dyed Eri Silk

or the finer collection of Manipuri handloom adds to the variety. The exclusive decorative candles from Sikkim and the traditional Assamese jewellery brought by the artisans prove to be a priced possession for the forthcoming Deepawali celebration.

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

In The News

CENTRE TO MONITOR KAZIRANGA EVICTION G PLUS FEATURE

eplying to a letter, the Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Prakash Javadekar, has assured to keep a close look on the entire process of clearing the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) area from illegal settlers. Advocate Rita Boro Bora, who is fighting against illegal encroachment in the park area, in the Gauhati High Court, handed over a memorandum to Javadekar recently asking for Centre’s intervention in evicting the encroachers from the park. Bora is also representing her client, Mirnal Saikia who had moved the Gauhati High Court through a PIL complaining about the illegal

“We also want the HC to issue a strict directive in the entire compensation or resettling process so that no Bangladeshi can become a beneficiary illegally.”

encroachment in and around the park area. The petitioner had alleged that Bangladeshis, too, had taken refuge here and helping the poachers in killing rhinos. Earlier, the state government informed the court that it would clear the park from encroachments within six months. It said that the illegal settlers would be evicted and provided compensation. “The state government has decided to compensate each of the

evicted families with Rs 10 lakh. It has informed the court that the settlers have agreed to the proposal. But we fear that illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators who are residing on park’s land may too take advantage. That’s why me, on behalf of the petitioners have submitted a memorandum to the Central minister who replied yesterday and gave assurance,” said Bora. Maximum numbers of encroachers were settled in the 6th

addition. However, government sources said that mostly erosion and flood victims of the nearby areas are residing on the park’s land. As per government estimate, some 1,200 families have settled illegally on the park land. The advocate said. “We also want the HC to issue a strict directive in the entire compensation or resettling process so that no Bangladeshi can become a beneficiary illegally,” Bora added.

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

Ward Watch

FLOOD WATCH

City

When the city was hit by incessant rains early this week, quite a few areas were inundated apart from the usual places. Moreover, apart from the water logging, Guwahati was also hit hard by long power cuts, which were done as a safety measure. However not all the places in the city suffered and there were areas that did not have to bear the brunt of unplanned urban growth, slow moving authorities and unaware citizens. In this issue we take a look at a few wards which remained ‘unscathed.’ SNEHA CHOUDHURY

SWAPAN DAS, Contact - 9864067152

CONCENTRATED AREA SIX MILEs

TOTAL POPULATION 35,000 (approx)

TOTAL VOTERS 34,800 (approx)

COUNCILLOR’S SAY

WARD NO

ATHGAON

“Though we don’t have flood situations here in six mile, but a part near Panjabari suffers water logging. Maintaining cleaning drives regularly has helped us from being affected by flood.”

COUNCILLOR’S SAY

“Our NGO’s have been working quite well. Drains are cleaned and the waste materials are removed before the rainy season regularly so that water logging does not take place in the area.”

WARD NO

POWER CUTS DURING FLOOD Monday (22nd September): For public’s safety

RESIDENTS SAY

“Till now we have been flood free but looking at the affected areas, this would soon happen to us as well. Hopefully, things remain this way in our area and also improve in the other parts of the city.”

COUNCILLOR

SUMITA DILWARIYA, Contact -9435706657

CONCENTRATED AREA ATHGAON

TOTAL POPULATION 32,000 (approx)

TOTAL VOTER 20,000 (approx)

POWER CUT DURING FLOOD Frequent Power cuts

RESIDENTS SAY

“This area is quite clean in terms of the drainage system and this is the main reason why it is still flood free.”

UZAN BAZAR COUNCILLOR’S SAY

“The drainage system is considerably good in this area, Only the Naojaan area faces water logging and that too when the river water overflows.”

WARD NO

COUNCILLOR

KHARGULI

COUNCILLOR

BALENDRA BHARALI, Contact - 9435016462

CONCENTRATED AREA KHARGULI

TOTAL POPULATION 25,000 (approx)

TOTAL VOTER COUNCILLOR’S 18,000 (approx) SAY POWER CUT DURING FLOOD “Government must take strong steps and new schemes should be introduced. The manner in which the population and the constructions have increased, although the Government will be successful to an extent, this is a huge task to bring it under control.”

WARD NO

MALIGAON

SIXMILE

WARD NO

Monday night (22nd September): Due to repairs in the transformer.

RESIDENTS SAY

“It is our good fate that we reside here. Of course the drainage system and waste material have been maintained quite well and so we do not have problems.”

COUNCILLOR

PRADIP ROY, Contact - 9864095245

CONCENTRATED AREA MALIGAON

TOTAL POPULATION 22,000 (approx)

TOTAL VOTER

17,000 (approx)

RESIDENTS SAY

“We do not have water logging here and we work collectively in managing the work. The drains are maintained well and cleaned regularly.”

POWER CUT DURING FLOOD

Maximum Power cut during the first few days of the week

COUNCILLOR’S SAY

“We are very lucky that we do not have water-logging issues yet and the drainage system is well maintained. The rainwater comes and goes freely. The people here are also very supportive.”

AREA SABHA MEMBER TOTAL POPULATION POWER CUT DURING GITALI DAS, Contact -9678566456 30,000 (approx) FLOOD Sunday night to Monday noon CONCENTRATED AREA TOTAL VOTER UZAN BAZAR

RESIDENTS SAY

21,500 (approx)

“Since this area is sloped, the water flows out .We have been having quite a comfortable time than the rest of the city but with the government’s slow working schedule, there will be floods here soon.”

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

Business

Angel fund in state Retail trade in Puja affected shambhavi

he retail trade of various products including garments and consumer durables is bleeding in Guwahati despite the advent of the festive season. Guwahati’s garments and other retail trade were not affected even during recession, which afflicted the country two years back. However, there is slump in demand and the traders are baffled as to what has happened. However, those observing the Guwahati markets say that Guwahati trade to a great extent depends on the neighbouring states. The ban of coal mining imposed by the National Green tribunal (NGT) has impaired the cash flow of Guwahati to a large extent.

he Congress led government launched angel fund to assist first generation entrepreneurs and skilled youths aspiring to set up micro and small enterprises in Assam. Gogoi has made provision for Angel funds for micro enterprises in his budget for 2014-15. The government has announced to contribute `10 Crores in this fund. An MoU was signed by the State government of Assam and the Regional rural bank, Assam Gramin Vikash Bank on Friday. Under the scheme, a maximum loan amount of `5 lakh at only 5 per cent interest per annum with no interest to be charged during the moratorium period for maximum 10 months would be extended for setting up micro enterprises. Around 80 per cent of the project cost for existing units and 85 per cent for new units without mortgage are being offered under the special fund. Chief minister, Tarun Gogoi said that the Government would increase the maximum loan amount under the scheme so that the first generation entrepreneurs and skilled youths engaged in traditional industries can expand their businesses in a big way. “Our Government will raise the maximum loan amount under the scheme from the existing `5 lakh so that the young entrepreneurs can go in for expansion of their businesses in a big way. Today’s unveiling of the scheme is just a beginning. We have to go on a Mission Mode for the overall growth of the MSME sector in the State.” Minister for Industries & Commerce, Pradyut Bordoloi said that the department has conducted resource mapping in the State to identify the industries that can grow, based on the locally available raw materials and to create a pool of skilled manpower required for the industries. Bordoloi said the department would set up multidisciplinary skill development training centres in each of the 219 development blocks in the State. “We have identified about 50 skilled disciplines that are in great demand.” He said that the State has received proposals worth `20,000 crore. Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, RT Jindal said there have been huge investments to the tune of `1,774 crore in the MSME sector in the past four years. He also said that Assam stood fourth amongst all the States so far as the rate of implementation of investments is concerned. Chairman, Assam Gramin Vikash Bank, S. S Singh said the bank with its 398 branches across the State would be able to ensure cent per cent implementation of the scheme.

A top industrialist who did not want to be quoted said, “People from Meghalaya spend in the Guwahati market. The city’s trade derives its stimulus from the coal rich Meghalaya. However it’s been several months now, the ban is showing results and supply of money to Guwahati is cut.” The logistics sector too has taken a hit due to the ban. Movement of trucks have come down drastically between Guwahati and Shillong. “Impact in one sector effects the economic cycles and people do not have money in their hands. Inflation is another factor; however in Northeast India inflation has never been a big factor that can deter

purchasing power.” Ban on coal mining in Meghalaya will result in losses to the tune of `50 Crore for railways. One can imagine as to what will be the loss to other sectors. Traders in garments and motor part accessories said that around 15 to 20 percent of the annual sales come during the festive season beginning from October to November. “But never ever have we seen such low turnout of people. You will see people crowding malls but in actual terms, sales are not taking place on expected lines.” Brand shop owners felt that while the traditional shopping street of Fancy Bazaar is attracting the people but the brand shops are not doing well. “We feel there is liquidity crunch in market and market will take time to recover.”

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

Life

The silence within me...

ritu gupta gritu21@yahoo.com

any a times, we see people taking a back seat sitting in an alcove and trying to recollect memories from the past. Each experience has taught us something new about life. “The silence within me” is a sign of contentment and satisfaction. It tells us about where we stand today. “The silence within me” tells me how much I have conquered over my emotions. Youth is a stage where our energy is at its highest. Our entire focus is on our career, our freedom, enjoyment, friends gradually when we start heading towards middle age, it’s time for us to revise. Self-realisation helps us to recollect where we are standing today. We start taking life more seriously and that’s when “The silence within me” helps us mould

ourselves. A precipitous outburst of the silence sometimes may have an adverse affect on oneself. Rather than doing good, it might just harm us, making us feel depressed. When there is silence, we turn our focus and thoughts inwards giving us time to refuel our minds. By doing so, our ego is switched off and we see the world from a different aspect. It allows our true self to speak. It gets connected with the energy around us. Times of silence can be used to think about the life you want and work out ways to get it. “The silence within me” is a tool that helps us to find real ME. It’s your connection with your inner world. A simple exercise for each one of us to follow:

15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes in the evening simply focusing on your breath can do wonders for both mind and body. I truly believe that with practice quiet reflection can help us reach a level of deep inner calm. In this busy life, it is very important to connect with oneself. This silence can help you evolve. No matter what, if you have to find this true silence within you, your entire approach towards life will change. Every day before going off to sleep, ask yourself - Does silence help you? How you have used silence in your life and how it has helped you. I know it’s harder when you are alone, however times of silence can be used to think about the life you want and work out ways to get it.

Tranquil Waters 4 tinat ATIFA MASOOD They both woke up to a loud clap of thunder and birds chirping wildly. The sky was overcast with dark clouds, which hung low and was ready to burst into a downpour. She closed her eyes and clung to him as a flash of lightning ripped the sky and blazed in fury. He hugged her close to him but also told her that they should hurry or the rain might catch up with them before they reached the top of the hill. As they reached the bottom of the hill, to their surprise, they found steps, as if they appeared from nowhere. They climbed two at a time at first and then had to slow down, as soon they became breathless. They seemed to have come a long way. As they stopped at one point and turned back, they could see the menacing clouds fast approaching them. They continued climbing the steps again. As soon as they reached the top of the hill, they heard the sound of the rain in the distance approaching them. A white sheet of water in the distance made the hills look blurred and snowy. They looked at each other and smiled. They had wished for this and

the magic of nature was happening right here in front of them. They had longed to escape the wrath and torment of the minds of mortals. They had dreamed of being at one with nature. They had desired to be together and live their lives in each others shadow, far from the agonising criticism of people they wished they never knew. At last, they were there. As the huge pelts of rain came down on them, they just about made it on time to reach the wooden verandah and open the door of their cottage, which was snugly built under a huge banyan tree. It was cold inside so he got down to starting a fire in the fire-place, while she moved towards the kitchen to prepare a hot broth for dinner. They always thought their tin-roof cottage to be very romantic as the rain drummed a beat they both loved. For several minutes, the rain played a passionate cacophony, while they both sat in front of the fire and cuddled up to each other. The fire bathed the whole room in a golden hue and their shadows danced lambada to the beat of the rain. It was the perfect moment. She looked at him; deep into his eyes. They both understood the language they were speaking. She smiled. This was the man she was waiting all her life for. She was born to make him smile, make him happy. She knew that she had been searching for him ever since she was born; millions of years ago when the Earth belonged to the stars. She had walked for millions of years over hills and dales; crossed the highest mountains; swam the deepest oceans only

to find him amongst mere mortals. As they walked for days, months and years, she knew in the deepest corner of her heart, she wanted to keep him forever. He too knew that his happiness was in sharing the rarest moments of happiness and sadness with only her; his companion, whom he loved more than anything! Years later, on a trekking journey to the hills, a group of chirpy teenagers find an abandoned cottage with a tin-roof on top of a hill, with wild flowers of all hues growing around it. They all rush in to see what is inside. It seemed to them as if someone had just left the house a while ago; it was warm inside, two soup bowls were on the wooden table, a bed with two pillows and a chequered blanket neatly folded. And right in the middle of the room a tree grew from nowhere, which looked more like two trees embracing each other. The branches had made way through the roof. The group of children ran outdoors to see the tree. What they saw left them awestruck! The tree, which actually grew under the shade of a huge banyan tree, bore flowers of two colours. One side of the tree grew small white flowers and the other bore red flowers with slightly larger petals. As a gentle breeze swayed its branches, the white and red petals fell like snowflakes on the children below. They jumped up and down in glee, their joy knowing no bounds. They however didn’t notice that as soon as the white and red petals fell to the ground, they merged into each other, turning into an indescribable shade!

Hate And Bitterness Will Destroy You Question : please say something about in-laws. Nowadays, people hate their in-laws. Yes, this is a very common thing. In India, we had a program with about 20,000-25,000 people. I usually say that anyone who comes to the ashram should leave their worries and problems here, and go back home with a smile. One lady said, ‘My problem is my mother-in-law, can I leave her here?’ I told her, ‘Wait, let me ask your mother-in-law what is her problem! And your husband! He may say, ‘Both of them are my problem, can I also leave them here?’ I told that lady, ‘Look, you have a mother, right? Did you not fight with your mother on a routine basis? When you fought with your mother, you forgot it the next day. In fact, your mother was even harsher than your mother-in-law!’ She said, ‘Yes, but she is my mother!’ I said, ‘It is the same. Your mother-in-law is also your mother. They belong to same category, same age group. In fact, she is a little more cautious because you are the daughter-in-law so she doesn’t scold you as much as your mother. Why don’t you win her over with your love? Why do you take what she tells you so seriously?’ When you fight with your mother, do you stop talking to your mother? Do you hate your mother because your mother was not very nice to you? No! So, treat your mother-in-law the same way as your mother. You know she has her limitations, and her own life, so why don’t you win her over with love? What is the big thing? Most problems happen because of the way we talk. You may want to have a carrot salad, and your mother-in-law may want a celery salad. So, on one day let her have her way, and on another day you have your way. What is the big thing about it? You don’t need to be bogged down for this, or hate her for this. How long are they going to be on this planet? Anyway, you are going to be here longer than her. Imagine yourself in the same position. You have a son that grows up, gets married, and the daughter-in-law comes to your home and she hates you. Would you like to be in that situation? Would you like to be in a situation where your own daughter-in-law hates you and takes your son away from you? You would not like that, then why do you do that? We live in a world that is so complex, people are so different, and we have to live with them. See, there are all types of animals living in the forest, from tigers to deer. They don’t say, ‘I am going to live in a separate forest and you live in a separate forest’. Sometimes you become a deer, and sometimes you become a tigress, that is okay. You don’t have to be a deer all the time. But don’t be a tigress all the time and keep frowning at someone. Even they don’t prey all their life. They remain like the deer, sometime at least, when they are not hungry. So, endure people at home. Be a beacon of light, a beacon of joy to the home you have gone to. Know that you can change the situation and you can change people. If you find that an old dog cannot learn new tricks, they are too old, then accept them the way they are. Never mind! It is necessary for us to see life from a bigger picture. If you hate someone too much you will have no freedom from them. You will be born with them or they will be born to you. Then you are stuck with them for your lifetime; not only this lifetime but even the next lifetime. So it is better that you make peace and be happy with them so that you get freedom. Suppose you hate your mother-in-law and she hates you, and she dies or you die, both of you are going to come back to finish the score again! I tell you, it is going to be tougher the next time, much tougher. It is better you swallow the bitter pill or whatever their tendencies are and forgive them and give only joy. Be compassionate and stop hating people. If you are a daughter-in-law, you have gone into a house which is very challenging, your first challenge is to see how you can win over the people’s mind and heart. Know that you have the capacity to change people, especially when you are on this path. We are changing the mindsets of terrorists, even they are getting transformed, can’t you change the mind of that one poor lady? If not change her, why not just accept her the way she is? She maybe singing off tune, let her sing. Sometimes, off tune singing becomes a fashion, it becomes a new style of singing. Let it go on and have patience. Wisdom can pull you through this sort of mental self created agonies.

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

G-Talk

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

Puja Special

the PUJA

EAT GUIDE Ganeshguri

You will be pandal hopping for sure and so, G Plus sorts out a route plan to help you enjoy this Durga Puja better!

Six Mile

Suruj Nagar Durga Puja, Ganesh Mandir Durga Puja

Dispur Barwari Durga Puja

MAIHANG SUBURBIA JIFFY’S

JB’s TYPE Dine In /Air Conditioned/Veg ADDRESS Walford’s, GS Road CUISINE Indian BUDGET `500 For Two CONTACT +91 94352 81030 PUJA SPECIAL Varities of Paneer Items in the Menu PARKING Roadside

TYPE Dine In /Air Conditioned/ Non-Veg/Serves Alcohol ADDRESS 4th Floor, Kay’m Plaza, Ganeshguri, Guwahati CUISINE North Indian , Chinese BUDGET `800 For Two CONTACT 0361 2232595

TYPE Fast Food /Air Conditioned/NonVeg ADDRESS Opposite Punjab National Bank, R G Baruah Road, Ganeshguri, Guwahat

CUISINE Bengali BUDGET `350 For Two

ADDRESS Hotel Nakshatra, Opposite Sankardev Netralaya, Beltola, Guwahati

PUJA SPECIAL Rice, Pulao ,Chicken Mutton,Fish

CUISINE Fast Food, Continental,North Indian

CONTACT 0361 2233003, + 91 98540 00504

BUDGET `750 For Two

PARKING Roadside

CONTACT 0361 2222666, +91 99571 81929

BUDGET `600 For Two CONTACT +91 98543 73978

CONTACT +91 76700 20777

PARKING Roadside

URBAN MANTRA RESTRO LOUNGE TYPE Dine In / Air Conditioned /NonVeg ADDRESS Indra East Building,Namghar Path,Khanapara CUISINE Chinese, North Indian BUDGET `800 For Two CONTACT +91 9957 907317

CAFE HENDRIX TYPE Dine In /Air Conditioned/ Non-Veg/Pub/ Live Music/Wifi Available ADDRESS Opposite Pantaloons, Down Town CUISINE Continental, North Indian BUDGET `800 For Two CONTACT +91 98640 21111

Silpukhuri Pub Guwahati Durga Mandir Puja, Silpukhuri Durga Puja

CRACKLING MUSTARD FIRE N ICE ADDRESS 1st Floor, 318,Crystal Grave Survey, Beltola

CUISINE Assamese

BUDGET `500 For Two

CUISINE Fast food/Continental

Lakhi Mandir Durga Puja

TYPE Dine In /Air Conditioned /NonVeg/Pub/Alcohol

ADDRESS Next to Nayantara Supermarket,Six Mile

PUJA SPECIAL Varieties of fresh water fish, Pork, Chicken, Duck & Pigeon meat are served in traditional style - charcoal grilled, stewed with wild herbs

Beltola

TYPE Dine In / Non-Veg / Air Conditioned

TYPE Dine In /Air Conditioned/Non-Veg

NAGAMEEZ TYPE Dine In / Non-Veg /Air Conditioned

DOMINO’S PIZZA

ADDRESS Opposite Goswami Service Petrol Pump,MRD Road, Silpukhuri

TYPE Dine In/Non-Veg

CUISINE Naga, Chinese, Biryani

ADDRESS Opposite Hero Honda showroom, Maidan Gaon

BUDGET `600 For Two

CUISINE Pizza BUDGET `500 For Two CONTACT 0361 22300102

CONTACT + 91 88110 79121 PUJA SPECIAL Special Pork/Chicken/ Fish Thali PARKING Roadside

KURRY POT TYPE Dine In /Air Conditioned / Non-Veg/ ADDRESS Vividha Complex,183, GNB Road ,Silpukhuri, Guwahati CUISINE Chinese,South Indian,North Indian BUDGET `600 For Two CONTACT +91 95773 67260, +91 98640 23994

TM Xpress TYPE Dine In/Non-Veg/ Air Conditioned ADDRESS Anuradha Cinema Complex, Bamunimaidam, Chandmari CUISINE Fast Food, Chinese, North Indian BUDGET `250 For Two CONTACT +91 98540 03111

G PLUS SEP 27 - OCT 03, 2014

Puja Special

Slick

Geeta Nagar

Route

Gitanagar Durga Puja

SHANGHAI SALSA

TYPE Dine In/Non-Veg/ Air Conditioned ADDRRESS Hatigarh Chariali, Mother Teresa Road, Geetanagar

CHUNG FA TYPE Dine In /Air Conditioned / Non-Veg/ ADDRESS Zoo Narengi Road, Geeta Nagar

CUISINE Continental, Chinese, Fast Food BUDGET Rs 1000 For Two

CUISINE Chinese

CONTACT +919864630403

BUDGET Rs 600 For Two

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Your guide to pandal hopping

f you think the traffic jams were your biggest headache during the Durga Puja, think again. Navigating through the traffic is only half the battle. The worst part is planning-out a route to check out all the major Puja Pandals of the city. So we at G PLUS decided to help you out by providing our own route plan for you to follow and make sure that you, your family and your friends donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out any of the major Pandals of the city.

Start point

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|Six Mile

From Six Mile take the Jaya Nagar road and reach Beltola Lakhi Mandir Puja. Move towards NH 37, reach Jalukbari and move towards Maligaon. Visit the Restcamp Puja. Take the AT Road and move towards Bharalu to visit the Aathgaon and Kumarpara Pujas. Take MG Road and visit Latasil Puja Pandal. Take GNB Road, move towards RG Baruah Road. Take right from Zoo Tiniali and visit the Geeta Mandir Puja. Return to RG Baruah Road, visit the Ganeshguri Barowari Puja. Through RP Road, go through Kahalipara and reach Lal Ganesh. Visit the Puja Pandals there and move towards NH 37. Take the highway and back to Six Mile.

Start point

/ Lokhra

From Lokhra, directly move to Jalukbari and take a right towards Maligaon. Visit the pandals at Maligaon and Pandu. Move towards Bharalu for Aathgaon and Kumarpara Pujas. Through MG Road, reach Latasil Puja Pandal. Through GNB Road, reach RG Baruah Road and visit the pandal at Geeta Mandir area. Return to RG Baruah Road and move towards Ganeshguri. Visit Puja Pandals there and move towards Six Mile. Take the Jaya Nagar Road and reach Beltola. Take the BN Saikia Road and through Ganesh Mandir move towards Kahilipara. Reach Lal Ganesh and visit the Puja Pandals in the AK Azad Road. Return to Lokhra through the same route.

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| Uzan Bazar

From Uzan Bazaar, visit the Latasil Puja pandal and move towards AT Road, through MG Road. Reach Bharalu to visit Aathgaon and Kumarpara Pujas. Through DG Road reach Maligaon and Pandu for the Restcamp Puja. Go to Jalukbari, take the NH 37 and reach Lokhra. From Lokhra visit the Puja pandals on AK Azad Road. Return to NH 37, reach Basishtha Chariali to go to the Beltola Lakhi Mandir Puja. Take BN Saikia Road and reach Ganeshguri Barowari Puja. Take RG Baruah Road and reach Zoo Tiniali. Move to Mother Teresa Road and visit Geeta Mandir Puja pandal. Through the same route, visit Noonmati and Saath Gaon Puja Pandals. Return to Uzan Bazaar through Refinery.

Maligaon SIKHA RESTAURANT

Start point

/ Maligaon

Visit Puja Pandals in the Maligaon and Pandu area and move towards Bharalu through AT Road and visit Aathgaon and Kumarpara Pujas. Visit the Pandals there and move towards MG Road. Reach the Latasil Puja and through the GNB Road, move towards RG Baruah Road. Take left from Zoo Tiniali and visit the the Geeta Mandir Puja. Return to RG Baruah Road and reach Ganesguri Barowari. Visit the pandal there and move towards Six Miles. Through Jaya Nagar reach Beltola and visit the Lakhi Mandir Puja. Move towards Basishtha and through NH 37, reach Lokhara and take a right towards the AK Azad Road. Visit the Puja Pandals in the AK Azad Road and return to NH 37 and return to Maligaon.

For parking

All the puja pandals are expected to provide parking space in collaboration with local police station, and if you face problems getting a parking place, please ask the traffic police personnel near the puja pandals.

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BETWEEN THE LINES

Police solved computer theft mystery

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ity police solved the mystery behind a series of computer thefts from the office of Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited (AMTRON) located at Bamunimaidan area in the city. Six persons including employees of the company were arrested by a joint team of Chandmari police and personnel of the crime branch. The arrested confessed to have conspired to steal the computers from the AMTRON office. Among the arrested was an additional manager of AMTRON, an electrician and a contractual employee. The arrested persons have been identified as Debashis Das, Bitopan Das, Gautam Kumar Das, Tranjit Roy. Two others were arrested from Rupakhat in Tangla. They were identified as Kamal Krishna Roy and Nilamani Nath. A court gave eight days of custody of the accused to police. The crime branch has so far recovered 11 stolen computers. The accused used to steal the computers and sell them at various places.

Subhamoy Bhattacharjee

he last train, which will depart from the Bengaluru station is charged with emotions to break the silence of the Bose family of Guwahati. In the last four years, Mr. Bose and the family members including their elder son, daughter in law and grandson had somehow spent the Durga Puja with a mixed feeing of missing someone special. Sumit, the junior son of Mr. Bose was not able to be in Guwahati with the family due to professional responsibilities. But this time ‘Rana’, (Sumit’s pet name) will again fill the house with his naughty gestures. Promising to keep that secret as a professional journalist to the source, this time I could not. The day the article will be published, Sumit will already be travelling halfway to meet his parents. And Mr. Bose, Sumit’s father will be the happiest person getting the information. “For the last four years I was planning to get back home during Durga Puja, but for some reason or the other I couldn’t make it. Finally, this year I am one among those millions who become a part of an annual visit to the family in his own place during Durga Puja. And this time no waiting or seeing off friends, I am coming to Guwahati.” told Sumit Bose from Bangaluru. Eight years earlier, Sumit left Guwahati to work and establish a career in the IT city of Bangalore. His contact with the family and friends was largely reduced to telephone calls. The annual Durga Puja reunion of this youth of Guwahati has a major role of connecting people to their roots.

Greeting from Dubai

Sandhya Aarati at Borjuri, near Panbari reserve forest is still playing in the ears of Dr. Anjan Talukdar,

Durga Puja in Guwahati is always close to my heart. My first stage performance, my first love, my friends... Everything is so emotional to me. Wherever I am, I miss Guwahati Durga Puja.”

with all the field staff and his family. “Evening tea with jalebi, my family and the animal keepers; my large family at the work place in Kaziranga made me nostalgic about this festive mood till last year.” shared Dr. Talukdar, who now lives in Dubai.

Happy reunion

Dr. Pompi Deuri prefers to be with her old school friends during Puja in Jorhat, though they have residence in Guwahati. “The Durga Puja reunion brings a different feeling all together with new dresses, chatting, visiting pandals, attending Sandhya Aarati in pandals and much more”, feels Pompi, who returned to Guwahati after completing her master’s in veterinary science from Ludhiana this year.

Accept the truth

Principal Veterinarian of the Dubai Zoo is from Guwahati. Dr. Talukdar during his earlier engagement with Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Kaziranga used to spend Durga Puja

Keeping the nostalgia apart, Subrata Mitra, an established Guwahati based entrepreneur from the travel industry has something realistic to share. “See, I am quite open to accept the truth that the days we

The average car in Britain remains parked for 96% of the time.

had will never come back and that too, the old memories of reunion in Puja. All our school and college friends scattered to different parts of India and abroad and to bring them all back to Guwahati in Durga Puja is just impossible.” So, Mr. Mitra has a well thought out plan of spending the beginning of Durga Puja in Guwahati with parents and then move to a metro city where he finds his old warmth of having childhood friend on any of the Puja days. This year Kolkata is his destination to meet up with his school buddies who have settled out of Guwahati.

Missing Guwahati

In the era of Facebook, we can always stay close to our friends. Like, Chandrima, a Guwahati born-andbrought-up but now settled in Kolkata and a popular singer has mixed feelings. “Durga Puja in Guwahati is always close to my heart. My first stage performance, my first love, my friends... Everything is so emotional to me. Wherever I am, I miss Guwahati Durga Puja.”

Festival of togetherness

Birds will always fly off from their nest, but the tree will always remain. Sometime they return and sometimes they don’t. The gateway city has several such memories and feelings of fellow Guwahatians who are not able to come back during Durga Puja. The festival with all its magnetism and feelings, spreads the warmth of life to all.

The untold story From Panchami Tithi to Dashami, lot of affection nurture in the puja pandals. Durga puja fills the vacuam with short or long term bondages to a large extent,not only among the youth but also to oldies. Some of the relations start with the beginning of Panchami and rolls till Dasahami, but few of them lasts for long. Hardly anyone keeps any record of such “festival affairs”. It just happens with the flow of the festive mood. During “Anjali”, during pillion riding or in a “Fuchka- chat” session and many more. Unfortunately, none of my story sources are ready to express their lovely “Puja affairs” in particular but it is true. These untold stories never come to public but feeling remains. The search for a better half is a never ending effort of togetherness always for a lot of singular numbers to become plural in Durga puja.

41-Year-Old Chinese Woman once Killed a Man By Squeezing His testicles for not allowing her to park her electric bike in front of his shop

Bhanu inspects city police stations

rincipal Secretary to Chief Minister MGVK Bhanu visited several areas of the city on September 21 as part of his inspections conducted every Sunday. Bhanu was accompanied by senior officials of the administration including Deputy Commissioner M Angamuthu, city Senior Superintendent of Police Anand Prakash Tiwari and SP (traffic) Pranab Jyoti Goswami. Bhanu visited Gorchuk police station, Azara police station, Jalukbari police station and Bharalumukh police station to review the modernization works being taken up there. Bhanu also visited the Bhupen Hazarika Memorial and the Brahmaputra bank from Sukreswar to Bharalu and took stock of the beautification works being undertaken there. He prodded the metro administration and Guwahati Municipal Corporation to expedite the works for the convenience of the people.

Men and women use different spatial memory techniques to find their cars in crowded parking lots

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CROWDS THRONG SHOPS DAYS AHEAD OF DURGA PUJA

NEELAKSHI BORODLOI

ith the sun finally peeping its way through dark angry clouds after days of incessant rains, Guwahatians are finally heaving a sigh of relief. For those wanting to catch up on their Durga Puja shopping in these last few days, you can brave the mad

rush of people at Fancy Bazar where shop owners have put out their best collection from everything including be it ethnic wear like sarees, lahengas, the latest trends in salwars, kurtis or the more casual jeans and tops. For sherwani, kurta and pants for the tiny tots and young kids to beau-

tifully frilled frocks of rainbow hues, Fancy Bazar is now a riot of colours, sound and sights, with something in it for everyone. “We have put out the best in fashion for the customers, be it heavily embroidered shimmery sarees or the heavy sarees or the heavy design

Bazaar anarkali salwars. We also have different price ranges for everyone from Rs. 500 to several thousand for sarees and dress materials,” said a shop owner in Fancy Bazar. The situation is similar in Ganeshguri, where until a day back there were apprehensions of shops suffering serious losses. “We were not registering any extraordinary sales till about Tuesday until the rain stopped. But with the weather finally improving, our sales have improved and now there is hardly any space in the shop, it is so packed with people and we are making endless sales of our best stock,” said a shop owner of fancy anarkali salwars and sarees in Ganeshguri. For those customers though, who hate shop hopping and would gladly go someplace with everything under one roof, they are in luck. All

We have put out the best in fashion for the customers, be it heavily embroidered shimmery sarees or the heavy sarees or the heavy design anarkali salwars.

the major malls in the city have rolled out their red carpets, with fresh new stock and attractive offers for the Puja shopper. Vishal on AT Road is providing a special offer of Rs. 500 gift coupon for customers shopping for Rs 3499, in addition to the product-based offers on display at the mega store. Talking to this correspondent, Vishal store manager, Rana Dutta said the crowd has been fantastic and they expect more people to come in the evening. He said that they have taken special care to ensure there is something in the store for everyone and that no one goes out of Vishal empty handed. He made special mention of dresses for children and young adults, especially girls. On the other hand, V2, located at Paltan Bazar is offering grand prizes for its customers. Shoppers there will get a lucky draw coupon on purchase of Rs 499 where they stand a chance to win two grams of gold as daily prize, washing machine, LED or refrigerator as weekly prize or a bumper prize of a bike. Besides, there are discounts on different article of clothing including men, women and kids wear besides, other items in the home mart. “It is nice to come here and shop. Besides having everything under one roof, it is affordable for us to be able to select the price range and type of material, instead of waiting for the shop owner’s discretion as in other shops. We can choose what we want and at what price, without having to haggle over it,” said a customer at V2, Neha Das.

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Guwahati gears up for Puja A

The chaos and dismay of the recent urban floods in the city has failed to curb the enthusiasm for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations.

Mrinmoyee Hazarika

lthough the weather has been playing spoilsport ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, yet the spirit to celebrate the same among the people remains well intact. The city too is getting ready to welcome the destroyer of evil and bearer of peace ‘Maa Durga’ along with the other parts of the state. The evidence is clear from numerous under-construction Puja pandals sprinkled across Guwahati, each with its own essence and significance. In celebration of this festival, G Plus has attempted to make a list of some of the best Pujas in the city to visit during the five-day-long celebrations that will start from the 1st of October.

Lakhi mandir, Beltola

The Puja pandal and the decorations at Lakhi Mandir have always been a huge attraction for all the visitors. Like in previous years, this time too there will be a theme to the decorations. The organisers are going to showcase the concept of artificial floods and the havoc created by it along with the Puja with an estimated budget of `14 lac. “This time, we have taken the theme of artificial flood as a part of our pandal decorations. The problem has been creating havoc in the city and moving cars, hill cutting etc, will be incorporated with the theme to demonstrate the problem. Besides, to entertain the kids there will be an animitation of Tom and Jerry and two jokers,” Ganesh Das, secretary, Maidam Beltola Lakhi Mandir Sarbojonin Durga Puja Udjapon Smiti, told G Plus. Moreover, the organisers have also taken an initiative to create awareness on the disadvantage of arsenic water through the 46th edition of Lakhi mandir durga puja.

Dispur Barowari Puja

The preparation to celebrate Durga puja at the Barowari Puja Mandap, Dispur is going on in full swing and the artisans are busy putting the final touches on the statues right at the venue itself. The market located there has been vacated for the occasion and the entire building has been painted with new colours. “For the last five years, we have been organising theatres at the Gopal Boro High School Playground on the occasion of Durga Puja and this time too, the theatres have already started. It started on September 18 and will last till November 26th,” Indra Deka, executive president, Dispur Barowari Puja Samiti told G Plus. Deka also stated that they have arranged parking provisions for the pandal hoppers at the Gopal Boro playground and have also arranged accommodation in case of any emergency like flash floods during Puja. The budget of this year’s (72nd edition) Durga Puja is `12 lakhs.

Nayantora Puja, Kumarpara

MOST EXPENSIVE

The organisers of the one of most sought after Durga Pujas in the city have taken up the theme of ‘recycling’ as a part of their Puja celebrations. This year will be the silver jubilee year of the Nayantora puja. “The entire pandal as well as the decorations have been made out of the waste of peanuts. In order to reduce the use of plastic and create awareness among the public about the recycling of waste materials, we have taken up this theme. It took two months and fifty workers to build the entire pandal. The artisans are from Kolkata,” Rupam Deka, general secretary, Nayantora club Puja Samiti said. The puja mandap, where the puja will be performed has been made in the shape of a peanut measuring 28/30 feet. The budget for this year’s Puja celebrations is `22 lakhs.

Geentanagar Puja (`24 Lakhs)

Barowari Puja (125 years)

OLDEST

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Dispur Barowari Puja

(accommodation in case of floods)

LARGEST Restcamp, Kalibar ECO-FRIENDLY Nayantora Puja, Kumarpara Kalibari, Maligaon

Sanatan Dharmasabha, Jonali This Puja has a practice of celebrating the festival in a rather traditional way with minimal lightings and decorations. The permanent mandap of this puja is located at Jonali, on the Zoo Road and the queue during the time of distribution of the sumptuous bhog extends up to the middle of the main road. The entire Puja Mandap is lighted and remains crowded during the five-day long Durga Puja and the succeeding Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja celebrations. Apart from the Puja, various other cultural programmes including Oja Pali will be held at the venue during the festival. “We do not have our own parking arrangements, but during Puja, people follow the parking norms as notified by the administration and since our mandap is located on the roadside, the visitors do not face much problem. The budget for this year’s (42nd edition) Puja is `11 lakhs,” Naba Sharma, president, Zoo Road Sarbojonin Puja Udjapon Samiti told G Plus.

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Puja Special Barowari puja mandap, Uzan bazaar This time, Barowari Durga Puja, the oldest Durga Puja in Guwahati has entered into its 125th year and preparations are on to worship and celebrate the arrival of Maa Durga on earth with great enthusiasm. Here too, the artisans are busy preparing the idols at the mandap itself. The organisers mentioned that to celebrate the occasion in an elaborative way, ‘yatra’ (traditional play) will be held on Sunday along with various other cultural programmes and competitions including religious processions, puppetry shows, Nagara Naam and Durga Naam will be held during the five days of the Durga Puja.

Geetanagar Durga Puja

Glimpse of the massive pandal of the Geetanagar Durga Puja is clearly visible from afar. This time, the organisers have taken up the design of the Ram temple to build the pandal wherein the puja rituals will be performed. “Indigenous artists from Suwalkuchi and other parts of the state have built the puja pandal. The pandal alone costs more than `6 lakhs and the estimated budget for the celebrations, including the pandal is `24 lakhs,” Sanjib Goswami, media secretary, Geetanagar Sarbojonin Durga Puja committee told G Plus. Elaborating the significance of the Puja, Goswami also stated that all the statues are made of clay. No clothes or any other materials, except clay have been used while making the idols. Only the third eye of ‘Maa Durga’ is made out of gold. Besides, to entertain the visitors, there will be two live statues installed. These love exhibits will portray different characters during the 39th version of the Geetanagar Durga Puja.

Latasil Durga Puja

Kalibari, Maligaon

Going by the cause of nature conservation, the organisers of the Kalibari Durga Puja too have taken up an eco-friendly theme to celebrate Durga Puja. The pandal and the decorations of the 64th version of the Kalibari Durga Puja has been crafted using only soil and eco-friendly paints. “We have used different pottery items including dishes, pots and wind chimes to decorate the entire Puja pandal. Besides, the idols are being made using soil only and chemical colours have not been used on it. Both local artists and artistes from Kolkata have contributed in designing and building the pendal. The budget for the celebrations is `12 lakhs,” Amitabh Choudhury, secretary, Maligaon Kalibari Durgotsav Committee told G Plus. Choudhury also mentioned that they have arranged for parking at the Sankardev Udyan, located behind the puja pandal for the visitors.

TOTAL NUMBER OF PUJAS

424

The decorations at the Latasil Durga Puja, held on the Latasil playgrounds has always attracted a large number of crowds belonging to all age groups. The organisers have left no stone unturned in an attempt to give a feel of the ocean and its inhabitants to the visitors of this Puja. The blue coloured pandal is designed to be an ocean and octopus, crocodiles, sharks and turtles are being placed at different places of the ‘ocean,’ which will also move occasionally. The inside of the pandal has been transformed into a dark cave and only the idols will be visible to the visitors. Besides, there will be a makeshift London bridge and Eifel tower of Paris standing outside the pandal. The organisers have informed that the artisans are being brought in from Kolkata to build the pandal and work on the decorations. The estimated budget for this year’s puja is `14 lakhs.

Restcamp, Kalibari

Another attraction for the visitors to visit pandals during Durga Puja is the Restcamp, Kalibari. This year, the pandal at Restcamp has been designed in the form of Bellurmath, Kolkata which along with the other constructions at the premise can accommodate more than thousand people at a time. “Bamboo and cane, coriander leaves and jute handicraft items have been used to decorate the inside of the Puja Pandal. The budget for this year’s celebration is `18 lakhs,” Amit Roy, one of the organisers said. Apart from the Puja rituals various other programmes will also be held at the venue during the five days of Durga Puja. The organisers have arranged for parking facilities at the playground of the Vidya Mandir School, located near the pandal. Apart from that, in order to entertain people there will be a lighting display goal scoring at the world cup outside the puja venue. mrinmoyee.hazarika@g-plus.in

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Puja Escapes

inally, Durga Puja is here again at our doorsteps. But like every year, this year too is not going to be any different and the city will get dressed up like a bride with tiny lights and mighty pandals. The never ending twilights after the sunset and street food at its best. But apart from the glitter and the sweetness, the city during Puja has its own nightmares - traffic jams, limited routes, no entries, oceans of crowds and noise pollution. So, this Puja, if you are a person who would like to spend the holidays by only chilling rather than celebrating, then read on. G Plus brings you a few nearby places where you can spend your vacation in peace, away from the madding Puja rush.

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Zizinia Otis Resorts Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Mayong, Marigaon 44 Km from Paltan Bazar, Guwahati

he Zizinia Resort is a perfect place to rewind and relax in the vicinity of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The resort is situated just beside the gateway of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Within the 50 km radius of the city, this place is astonishingly lush and pollution free. They provide huts and tents with breakfast included. There are two types of tents and a few mud huts to choose from according to your necessities. You might also be looking out for a wildlife safari as you are in Pobitora but then the safari is a matter of availability as the water level is high as of now. But they do have a boat safari to offer you in the mighty Brahmaputra and if you are with your friends, the best part is the bar in there to lower down your adrenaline level after the days’ adventure.

Rates (per night) : Mud Hut: 5000/Normal tent: 6250/Safari tent (tent in the jungle): 9000/Contact: +91 9706564841 (Pre booking preferred)

Silk Route Resort & Gondhmou Royal Resort

Nature Hunt Eco Camp Diring Chariali, Kaziranga 222 Km from Paltan Bazar, Guwahati via Nagaon

Sualkuchi, Guwahati 27 km from Paltan Bazar

f you are not looking for a stay and a day out with friends is your plan, then nearby Sualkuchi is the place for you. In the last couple of years, Sualkuchi got two resorts under Assam tourism. Both are at a walking distance from each other. Both the resorts are on the banks of Brahmaputra with quality views. Both the resorts have average food quality. The reason you should go there is because of the peace there. It is the nearest of all in the list. The drive is good and when you reach there, the staff is there to take good care of you. The resorts don’t have any bars and the neighborhood is also very remote so we suggest you carry your own provisions. And if you feel like staying back then Gondhmou provides stay among the two with decent rates.

Rates(per night): Standard double bed rooms: 1500/Contact: +91 9864207439 (Gondhmou) 9854017635 (Silk Route Spa Resorts)

aziranga has always been a favorite when it comes to a drive or escaping the city. When we say a favorite then it is obvious that you may have already visited the top resorts. But here we are talking about something which is lesser known but does not lack in quality. Nature Hunt Eco Camp is a place for the eco-tourist and frugal traveler. Choose this place if you want to experience nature. They offer huts, tents and a 15-bedded room for a group stay. All the tents are made of natural material with local design on elevated platform. Like Sa I Mika, the Eco Camp too does not cater to a menu. But you will get everything from the traditional duck roast to ‘Payokh’ as a dessert. Like all the other resorts, it lacks a television in the room but they have pretty good arrangements for entertainment. This includes traditional dance performances with bonfire, jeep rides and a tour to the national park. The tents are good and so is their food. They have modern bathrooms attached with every room and a cozy balcony for you to relax.

Rates (per night): Individual Huts: 3000/Hut for group stay: 7000/Contact: +91 94355 15011 Guwahati office: 1st Floor, House No.96,Borthakur Mill Road, Ulubari,

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Sa-I-Mika Resort Sohra, (Near Ramkrishna Mission) Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya 142 Km from Paltan Bazar, Guwahati

f you are a “let’s go to Meghalaya” kind of person then this is the place for you. A long drive to the mountains and a stay amidst clouds is all you need for a refreshing holiday. The resort is in a man-made valley, which has some nice views. There is also a small dam nearby for you to feed your camera. For stay, they have individual huts and rooms with all the modern facilities. They have windmills for electricity, so there may be a power shortage sometimes, but who cares! Here we are talking about bonfire and barbeques. They have a very good collection of ethnic food but surprisingly, they do not have a menu to serve. It is basically what you need is what you get. It is chilly as this is the wettest place on Earth, so we suggest you take some warm clothes along.

Rates(per night): Bamboo hut, traditional Khasi hut : 2400/Budget rooms: 2000/Contact: 09615925210 (Pre booking preferred)

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Puja Special

TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS DURING DURGA PUJA FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, GUWAHATI

Restriction on the movement of vehicles during the Durga Puja (from 30th September to 3rd October, 2014)

o ensure safety of public, especially vulnerable road users like children, students, women, senior citizens and differently abled persons on the roads, the following restrictions on the movement of vehicles shall be imposed during the period from 30th September to 3rd October, 2014 in Guwahati City area.

RESTRICTION ON THE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE

RESTRICTIONS ON MOVEMENT OF CITY BUSES 1.

• Goods carrying vehicles (heavy, medium and mini trucks) shall not be allowed to enter the city from 1:00PM to 4.00AM (13.00 hours-04.00 hours - next day) - from Jalukbari, Garchuk, Lokhara, Beltola, Hatigaon and Chandmari side.

The city buses of Route No. 1 (from Basistha Mandir to ISBT via Zoo Road), from Basistha temple shall move upto Basistha Chariali and take right turn via NH 37. From Tripura Goli point, the buses shall move via Joyanagar — Sixmile Road and from Sixmile onwards move via Express Highway and Mother Teresa Road (Zoo Narengi Road) towards destination.

• The goods carrying heavy trucks will be allowed to enter the city from 4.00AM (04.00 hours) onwards (subject to no obstruction on the road due to puja) up to 07.00AM (07.00 hours) in the morning.

2. The city buses of route No. 1 (Return journey — from ISBT to Basistha Mandir via Zoo Road), shall move via Supermarket, Sixmile and Khanapara rotary towards destination.

1. Goods Carrying Vehicles

• However, for trucks coming to and from the BG Yard, Noonmati and the F.C.I. Godowns, New Guwahati, the period of entry is scheduled from 3.00 AM to 12.00 (03.00 hours to 12.00 hours) noon via Sixmile, Joyanagar, Khanapara, Express Highway and viz. a viz.

2. No Entry restriction

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• Dr. RP Road will be one way only from Ganesh Mandir side.

• No entry towards RK Choudhury Road and SC Road from Kumarpara Pachali, Fatasil Ambari.

• There will be No entry for vehicles coming from Zoo Road side to Ganesh Mandir. Vehicles are to move via Service Road, G.S. Road and Supermarket Point. • No entry on Service road from Whole Sale market side to Ganeshguri. • Light motor vehicles coming from the Assam Secretariat may take Wholesale market Road towards Ganesh Mandir (oneway).

Paltanbazar PS area • No entry on AK Azad Road from Nepali Mandir side towards Sarabbhati. Entry is open from Sarabbhati only

Panbazar PS area • No entry on MS Road from Sani Mandir side. Entry is open from Railway Gate No.- 4 only. • No entry on Dr. JC Das Road from Khubchand point. Entry is open from Tribeni Sweets only (JC Das Road — Danish Road).

Jalukbari PS area • No entry from Maligaon Chariali to Pandu. Entry is open from Adabari Tiniali only. • No entry of vehicles on P.N.G.B. Road between Maligaon Chariali and Kamakhya Railway Station level crossing. • All vehicles from Kamakhya Railway Station and Gotanagar area shall be allowed to move through Railway Gate No. 3 and Railway Hqtrs.

• Parking of vehicles shall not be allowed on A.T. Road (Athgaon flyover to Bharalumukh) and Dinesh Goswami Road (Between Bharalu to Shantipur).

Basistha PS area • No entry on Beltola Joyanagar Road from Joyanagar Chariali to Beltola Chariali. • Joyanagar Beltola Chariali Road shall be one way from Beltola Chariali side. • Bhetapara Chariali—Beltola Chariali Road will be one way from Beltola Chariali side • No entry of vehicles from Bhetapara Chariali towards Beltola Chariali. • No entry on Dr. B.N. Saikia Road from Beltola Chariali upto AG Office bye-lane. • AG Office bye-lane will be one way from AG Office side. No vehicles will be allowed to enter from Beltola Joyanagar side. • Parking of vehicles shall be allowed between Joyanagar and Khanapara on Beltola —Khanapara Road. vii.

Chandmari PS / Geetanagar PS • No vehicles shall be allowed to enter from Anuradha Point to Hatigarh Chariali. • Vehicles will be allowed to enter from Hatigarh Chariali only.

3. City buses of Route No. 8 (Return journey — from Panjabari to Ayurvedic College via Zoo Road), shall move via Sixmile, Express Highway, Narengi Tiniali and Mother Teresa Road towards destination. 4. City buses of Route No. 10 (A) (from Adabari to ISBT via Fatasil, Dhirenpara), shall move via Paltanbazar — Ulubari — B.K. Kakoti Road and Chabipool towards destination. 5. The city buses of Route No. 13 (from Adabari to ISBT via Jyotikuchi, Lokhara), shall move via Paltanbazar, Ulubari, B.K. Bakoti Road, Sarabbhati and Birubari Tiniail towards destination. 6. The city buses of Route No. 23 (Return journey — from Byrnihat to Adabari via Zoo Road), shall move via Sixmile, Express Highway, Narengi Tiniali, Mother Teresa Road and Zoo Narengi Tiniali towards destination.

Route for light commercial passenger vehicles viz. Tata specio, trekker, cruiser and savari etc 1. Light commercial passenger vehicles, particularly, having all Assam Tourist Permit coming from lower Assam side will be terminated at Adabari bus terminus during the days of the puja. Similarly, vehicles coming from Upper Assam side will be allowed to come upto the ISBT. 2. A ll other light passenger vehicles of above category plying within and outskirts of the City will be restricted and will be directed as per the traffic situation at the particular time. 3. Trekker or Tempo vehicles coming from Lokhara to Nepali Mandir will be terminated at Sarabbhati; from there these vehicles will go back to Lalganesh, Lokhara via Chabipul — Bishnupur — ITI Road — Cycle Factory.

7. City buses of Route No. 27 (Circular route — from ISBT to ISBT via Beltola, Paltanbazar and Jalukbari) shall move via Basistha Chariali and move upto Sixmile via Tripura Goli —Joyanagar — Sixmile Road towards the destination. 8. City buses of Route No. 30 (from Adabari to ISBT via Zoo Road), shall move via Sixmile, Khanapara rotary towards the destination. 9. City buses of Route No. 32 (from ISBT to Adabari via Beltola, Paltanbazar) shall move via Basistha Chariali and move upto Sixmile via Tripura Goli — Joyanagara — Sixmile Road towards destination. 10. The city buses of Route No. 32 (Return journey — from Adabari to ISBT via Paltanbazar) shall move via Supermarket, Sixmile and Khanapara rotary towards destination. 11. City buses of route No. 16 (from Adabari to Adabari via Gotanagar), shall move from Kamakhya Railway Station via Railway Hqtrs. (Gate No. 3) and D.G. Road towards destination.

12. All city buses coming from Bhangagarh shall be regulated at Bharalu bridge on G.S. road and diverted via ASEB Road and B.K. Kakooti Road towards destination depending upon the volume and density of vehicles on the road.

Slow moving vehicles: The restriction on the slow moving vehicles will be imposed from 2.00 PM (14.00 hours) onwards and will continue up to 2.00AM (02.00 hours) on the roads as follows 1. On G.S. Road — from Sixmile point to Paltanbazar P.S. point. 2. On R. P. Road — from Ganeshguri via Gamesh Mandir to Last Gate. 3. On Sixty Feet Road — from Supermarket to Last gate. 4. On A. T. Road — from Paltanbazar point to Athgaon flyover. 5. On M.G. Road — from Planetarium point to Bharalumukh point. 6. On D. G. Road — from Bharalumukh to Jalukbari roundabout. 7. On M.L.N. Road — from Over bridge, North Point to Police Memorial Point (MG Road). 8. On H. B. Road — from N. B. Hall to T. R. Phukan road crossing. 9. On G. N. B. Road — from RBI point to Chandmari traffic point.

10. On A. K. Azad Road — from Nepali Mandir to Birubari Tiniali. 11. On Md. Shah Road — from Janata Hotel point to Gadhuli Bazar point of Paltanbazar. 12. On M. R. D. Road — from Chandmari fly-over to Bamunimaidam. 13. On RG Baruah Road — from Commerce College point to State Zoo. 14. On N.S. Road — from Bharalu point to Chabipool. 15. On AK Deb Road — from Ambari Tiniali to Fatasil Tiniali. 16. Rajgarh Road — from Commerce College point via link road — Rajgarh Road upto Bharalu bridge (Bhangagarh).

PARKING OF VEHICLES 1. All In Charges, Traffic shall ask puja committees to provide volunteers for traffic arrangements. 2. All the Traffic I/Cs shall liaise with the puja committees for making necessary arrangements for parking of vehicles near the Pandels subject to availability of parking space. However, efforts are be taken to park the vehicles beyond 100 mtrs. of each puja pandel. 3. Road side parking shall be strictly prohibited on the MG Road, B. Baruah Road, GNB Road, Tayabullah Road and on the stretch of GS Road from Lachitnagar Point to Janata Hotel Point. 4. On other roads, parking on the roadside will be allowed if such parking dose not hamper the flow of traffic. 5. Both-side parking on any of the roads and at or near intersections shall not be allowed in any case.

Time: All restrictions in respect of passenger vehicle’s will come into effect w.e.f 14.00 hours to 03.00 hours.

N.B. The inconvenience is sincerely and highly regretted. We cordially request all to extend cooperation to the police to provide safe and smooth traffic arrangement. Please approach and ask the on duty police officer for any assistance. +91 94350 25425

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ast week, new romantic-thriller Assamese movie Suma Proxote hit the theatres across the state. The film is directed by Junmoni Devi Khaund under the Niri Production banner. Executive producer of the film is Jayanta Khaund, while the producer of the film is the director herself. The story of the film is written by director-producer Junmoni Devi Khaund, while the screenplay and dialogues are written by Chirantan Mahanta. Music is composed by Sajan Nayak and Manisha Bordoloi. The songs are sung by popular singers – Zubeen Garg, Dikshu, Sajan Nayak, Manisha, Pranamika and Trin Sharma. Choreography of the movie has been done by Bappa Ahmed and Roni Chahu, while the cinematography has been looking after by Naba Kumar Das with Prafulla Rabha as assistant cinematographer. The cast and crew of the film includes Bengali actress Debasmita Banerjee and Indumouli Neog. Besides, Lakkhi, Bhaskar, Nirab, Chiranjib, Hemanta, Angshuman, Purnamjyoti, Tralaikya, Dimpu, Rupam, Jyotishman, Shankarjyoti, Shasank, Abinash etc have also acted in the film.

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head of the festive season of Durga puja, a new action and romantic Assamese film ‘The Face’ has hit the halls throughout Assam. The film is directed by Rajib Dutta and produced by Barnali Hazarika under the banner ‘Santoshi Ma Production’. The story, screenplay and dialogues of the film are written by Palash Pawan. The story of the film deals with real life incidents. The movie revolves around a set of people who work for the betterment of society and are determined to keep it neat and clean, but, sometimes there also exists some people, the opposite forces, who are hell–bent to destroy the peace and harmony of the society. How two faces can change the society by nullifying all the pollutions from it is the main theme of ‘The Face. The key roles of the film are played by Podmorag Goswami, Hrishav, Neer, Rimi, Kalpana, Sagar, Manash, Himangshu, Nayanjyoti, etc. The music is composed by Sudipta Hazarika and the singers are Zubeen Garg, Barnali Kalita, Simanta Sekhar, Priyanka Bharali, Anamika Choudhury, Sudipto Nayan and Sarmistha Goswami. The film’s cinematography is by Prithwiraj Dutta and Jiten Boro, choreography by Gautam Rabha, edited by Rhituraj Dutta and action directed by Pradeep and Bhabesh.

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he Mortal Instruments is a series of six young adult fantasy novels, authored by Cassandra Clare. City Of Bones is the first book of the series, and was originally published on March 27, 2007. The protagonist, 15-year-old Clary Fray, goes to New York City’s Pandemonium Club with her best friend, Simon Lewis. When she observes a group of strange yet attractive teenagers sneakily enter a storeroom, she hardly expected to witness a murder. However, no one else seemed to notice anything out of the ordinary - and when the body disap-

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MasterCard aims to replace cash with e-payments

inancial service provider MasterCard is focused on finding new ways to replace cash with electronic ways of paying using innovation, the company’s CEO has said. MasterCard is “focused on finding ways for people to interact in simple, smart ways with the ecosystem to be able to replace cash with electronic ways of paying,” said Ajay Banga, MasterCard president and CEO. Addressing the MasterCard Innovation Forum here, Banga highlighted innovations, pointing out the use of biometrics and facial recognition for safety and security.

The innovations included the biometrics and cards for financial inclusion for underserved people in places such as South Africa and India...to the use for the World Food Programme compensating people to convert from physical food to digital food. “To me these are all innovative. For that matter, progress in the space of prepaid cards is innovative,” said Banga. These innovations would make a big difference in the way people think about the cash in their wallet versus electronic payments, he added.

Snapdeal announces Chromecast like Teewe streaming dongle for Rs 1,999

napdeal has launched a Chromecast-like dongle ‘Teewe’ that can stream media from the Internet to your TV. Teewe is available for Rs. 1,999. Teewe is manufactured by Mango Man Consumer Electronics Pvt. The media streaming app has a dualcore ARM Cortex A9 1.5GHz ARM processor coupled with 1GB of DDR 3 RAM. It works with any TV that has an HDMI Port and a Wi-Fi connection to stream content. Teewe works like Chromecast, it

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Your weekly dose of Aries Make a big splash as the week begins! Monday is an excellent day for pioneering ideas and activities, and all eyes are on you as you forge a new path. On Tuesday and Wednesday, count on your ambition and enthusiasm to drive you ahead, and don’t get too preoccupied with how your actions might be taken by others. You just need to focus on getting things done. Thursday and Friday are likewise great days for action and advancement, but that focus will shift slightly to include getting help from (giving help to) other likeminded people. That karmic trend continues into the weekend, and you can help yourself best by helping others.

Leo Romance is on the rise on Monday! You’re full of fire and flirtatiousness as the week begins, and your energy knows no bounds - expect others (naturally) to fall smitten at your feet. That confidence and charisma continues into Tuesday and Wednesday, and you’ll have the drive to get what you want, provided you’re willing to help others get what they want, too. On Thursday and Friday, beware of potential conflicts and clashes. Your ego could get the better of you right now, and you may need to let go rather than cling too tightly. On Saturday and Sunday, avoid any interaction involving money. This time is better spent making art and getting in touch with your instincts.

Sagittarius It’s a red-letter Monday! Ah, if only all your weeks could start out this way. All your best qualities — your playfulness, optimism and good-natured charm — are doubled for the day. People, predictably, just can’t stay away from you. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you might find yourself feeling a little more conservative. Satisfy this unusual obsession with details and penny pinching by dreaming up original ways to save (like packing your own gourmet lunch). Thursday and Friday are both great days for trying new things and meeting new people. Explore with creativity and confidence. This weekend, you can accomplish a lot (mentally, at least) by just staying in bed and daydreaming.

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You might have a hard time trusting others on Monday, and you should pay heed to that hesitance. Risks right now probably won’t pay off, and you need to watch out for your own priorities. On Tuesday and Wednesday, make people plans. You’ll be energized by socializing, and you’ll learn a lot by mixing up ideas and activities with likeminded people. On Thursday and Friday, forge ahead on your own plans and don’t get distracted - especially by anyone who’s just looking to get a rise out of you for their own entertainment. This weekend, don’t go solo. You’ll have the best time if you can team up with friends - and the crazier your plans, the better .

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Cancer

You just can’t beat teamwork, at least not on Monday. You’ll get the most done (and have the most fun) if you can partner up with others and work towards a common goal. On Tuesday and Wednesday, though, those alliances could become troubled (maybe someone else is trying to take charge?), and you might have trouble making sense of someone’s agenda. On Thursday and Friday, expect an unusual influence — probably from a conversation with someone charismatic. You’ll see things differently and could be inspired to take radical action. This weekend, focus on the big picture and your own creativity, and don’t fret just because things aren’t crystal clear.

Do something for yourself on Monday! You’ve done enough for others lately, and you deserve some healthy self-indulgence - especially if it involves some quiet time to yourself. On Tuesday and Wednesday, expect that introverted trend to continue. Work things out on your own rather than looking for help, and strive to strike a balance between ideas competing in your head. On Thursday and Friday, your thoughts will drift to money and material possessions. Take advantage of this financial finickiness to reassess your budget and set some logical goals. This weekend, harness an unusual burst of energy and intuition to make deep connections with the people you care about.

Libra

You’ll want to rush ahead on Monday, but you can’t. Obligations and obstacles block your way as the week begins, and you’ll need to just go with the flow. On Tuesday and Wednesday, all that hard work and planning you did will finally pay off. Your ambitions will be satisfied right now - in your work and maybe even in your love life. On Thursday and Friday, you might need to take a new approach. Keep an open mind and consider conducting an unusual experiment. This weekend, you’ll need to make peace with other people’s pace - no amount of heckling will hurry them up.

Capricorn

Scorpio

You can communicate with unusual quickness and clarity as the week begins. Use your excellent articulation to explore big ideas and let others know what you’re really thinking. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you’ll feel the depressing pressure of old problems and issues, but don’t give into that maudlin mood you’re too affable and easygoing for such self-indulgent whining. On Thursday and Friday, it’s time to take on something (or someone) new. Variety will spice up your state of mind, and that novelty could even bring some romance along with it. This weekend, look for harmony and beauty in life’s little things - and share your perspective with someone else.

Go on and get up caught up in the moment on Monday! Your week begins with an overdue surge of impulsiveness - although beware that someone influential might encourage you to take a clearly unreasonable risk. (Find the balance between being brave and being foolhardy.) On Tuesday and Wednesday, hit up the boss (or some other authority figure) to get what you want. Opportunities have finally aligned themselves to match your ambitions, and you need to strike while the iron is hot. On Thursday and Friday, harmony in your home could be threatened by unexpected outbursts. Keep a cool head and find creative ways to calm the conflict. This weekend, indulge your imagination and playfulness.

Aquarius

Anything is possible on Monday with a little perseverance. You just need to dig in and stick to your plans to make things happen as the week begins. On Tuesday and Wednesday, your amazing proficiency for planning continues to save the day, and others will be impressed and amazed by how much you’re able to get done. On Thursday and Friday, you might want to switch things up a little — try some spontaneous solutions and ad hoc approaches to the problems at hand. This weekend, make close connections with others. Use your charm and creativity to communicate clearly.

Pisces

Find a common cause on Monday. You’ll do your best work — and have the most fun, too! — if you can connect with others who want the same things you do. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you’ll need to buckle down a little if you’re hoping to make the same progress. That rebel spirit of yours has you chomping at the bit, but fighting the flow will only leave you feeling worn out. On Thursday and Friday, a big boost of energy and inspiration will instigate a change. You’ve got a radical new take on things, and others want to hear your vision. This weekend, put yourself first and don’t let anybody else get you sidetracked.

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Luck is on your side on Monday! Fortune favors you as the week begins, provided you’re smart and attentive about how you press your advantage. (One tip: Just be sure to think before you speak.) On Tuesday and Wednesday, lead the way. Others will look to you to guide the group, and you’ll have no problem picking the proper path. On Thursday and Friday, you’ll want to help everyone you meet — and you just might be able to pull it off. Remember that all you need to do sometimes is point people in the direction of what they need. This weekend, indulge yourself. The more lavish the activity, the better.

Ingredients

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1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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Directions 1. In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture to use for basting. Place chicken in the bowl,

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and marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator. 2. Preheat grill for high heat. 3. Lightly oil grill grate. Drain and discard marinade from

the bowl, and place chicken on the grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

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hile there are many reports which suggest that actor Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif have declined the offer to promote their upcoming film BANG BANG on popular television show’ Bigg Boss 8’ hosted by actor Salman Khan, the film’s leading lady and Sallu’s alleged ex-flame Katrina has something else to say. When asked the actress about the same, she was quick to clarify about it. “I will promote BANG BANG, wherever I am asked to promote it. The marketing team decides it. If I have to decide where will I promote the film, then the entire marketing plan should be decided by me, which cannot happen for a film like BANG BANG, which has its own marketing team, “clarifies Katrina. Well, now whether the team goes to promote on Salman Khan’s ‘Bigg Boss 8’ is something to watch out for.

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ndia’s compact sized Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) effectively used its braking rockets and settled in Mars ‘orbit on the nation’s very first effort to find out more about the red planet. MOM has put India on the space exploration map with its first official attempt at space exploration. Here are some quick facts about MOM.

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