DNMagazine
N AT I O N A L C O U N C I L O F I N D I A N C U LT U R E
DIVALI NAGAR COMMEMORATIVE MAGAZINE 2014
THEME 2014
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF INDIAN CULTURE 1964 - 2014 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
50Years
Celebrating
of commitment to the Cultural Development of Trinidad & Tobago
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Dr. Kenneth
Lalla
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The Nataraja image represents not simply some event in the mythic life of a local deity but a universal view in which the forces of nature and the aspirations and limitation of man confront each other and are blended together.
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By Nitin Kumar Reprinted with the courtesy of Exotic India. First published in June 2003.
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Dr Chandrabhan Sharma Professor of Electrical Engineering, UWI
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Dr. Padmaji Rao Clinical Psychologist (USA / India)
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Phone: 665-6733 / 671-6242 Please note that NCIC Nagar is a Vegetarian / Alcohol-Free Facility 27
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NOW OPEN IN CHAGUANAS. TEL: 223-5402; 223-5151; 223-6898 42
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Special Guests
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Labelling Standards for
PROTECTING PUBLIC WELFARE Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards enforces the National Compulsory Standards for the labelling of:
The following information MUST be stated in English on the labels of these products:
• DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES • FOOTWEAR • GARMENTS • PRE-PACKAGED GOODS • TEXTILES AND • TYRES
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
to safeguard public health, safety and the environment. These standards require that specific information be stated on the labels of products covered by National Compulsory Standards. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS AN OFFENCE FOR BUSINESSES TO SELL PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THESE COMPULSORY STANDARDS.
Copies of the Compulsory Labelling Standards are available from our Information Center.
FOOTWEAR
TEXTILES
CHECK FOR: • Brand Name or Trademark • Manufacturer or Distributor • Model # (as applicable) • Serial # (as applicable) • Country of Origin • Voltage 115 V + 5V • Frequency 60 Hz • Current (A) or Power (W) • Product Certification Marks eg. (UL, CSA, CCC, NOM) • Suitable Hazard or Caution Warning CHECK FOR: • Brand Name • Size • Composition upper and lower • Country of Origin
CHECK FOR: • Country of Origin • Composition • Width • Finishing Treatments (where applicable)
PRE-PACKAGED GOODS
GARMENTS
TYRES
CHECK FOR: • Brand Name • Type of Item • Name and Address of Manufacturer or Distributor • Country of Origin • Net Contents (as applicable) • Expiry Date (as applicable) • Composition (as applicable) • Warnings (as applicable) • Instruction for Use (as applicable)
CHECK FOR: • Brand Name • Size • Fibre Content in percentages (%) • Care Instructions • Country of Origin • Label must be legible and permanently attached to item
CHECK FOR: • Dimensional and Construction Characteristics • DOT No. or similar marking • Brand Name • Country of Origin • Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Ratings (as applicable)
1-2 CENTURY DRIVE, TRINCITY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MACOYA, TUNAPUNA. Tel: (868) 662-TTBS (8827), 663-4835/6 • Email: ttbs@ttbs.org.tt • Website: www.ttbs.org.tt
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Traditional Chulha (fireside) used by indentured Indians • Photo by RAVI-JI
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