UTH-N-YNG 14th Issue

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Sashin Shah, President (JAY-HO) Sashin Deepak Shah from is a native of Kutch, Gujarat currently residing at Matunga, Mumbai. Sashin is a post graduate in Event Management and is an Event Management professional since 2004. Married to Prerana Shah also a native of Kutch, Gujarat, and has a 4 years old daughter. Currently Sashin owns a wedding Planning Company called Vivaah Planners and an Event Management Company named The E-Factory. The idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth and create a platform for their talents and present to it to the world. UTH-N-YNG was generated as an idea for all the Jain Youth to be aware about not only about Jainism & Jain Current Happenings but also to get an overview of what is happening around the world. With sections like Technology, Food & Lifestyle, Travel, Finance & Tutorials UTH-NYNG will be a one-stop-shop for all the info required for the youth. A.T.M (Artistic Talent Management) was specially designed by Sashin as he is from the field of Event Management and gets many chances to present new talent to the world may it be for Singing, Dancing, Acting, Art & Crafts or Speech. “My idea is to get the Jain community to such a level where every ones knows a Shah, Gala, Mehta or Jain as much as they know any Kapoor, Khan, Chopra or Kumar” says Sashin Shah. “Hope we are able to fulfill our dreams for a better future”

JAY-HO!

Bhavik Veera, President (JAY-HO) Bhavik Vinod Veera, a choreographer by passion has done MBA in Marketing and owns a dance company named Spunk Dance Company. Bhavik is a native of Kutch, Gujarat and is currently residing in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. Being passionate about dance, Bhavik likes to bring creativity and emotions through his dances. His idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth and give platform to the hidden talents of Jain Youth and take them to the higher level. As he always says, “STAY TUNED.STAY UNITED” UTH-N-YNG magazine is created especially for all Jain Youth not only giving information of what’s happening around but also giving them opportunity to express their views and ideas and helping them to create better future. A.T.M – Bhavik says, it is an initiative taken by his friend and colleague Sashin Shah and he liked the idea behind it. As a choreographer, he too likes to present new talent from dance field. He says, “Anyone can become Michael Jackson or Shah Rukh Khan or Ranbir Kapoor or Katrina Kaif, but end of the day it’s only you who carries your own personality”.

JAY-HO!


WHAT IS VRATA (VOW) ? The word Vrata (Vows) is derived from the verb word “Vru” meaning to select. Therefore, the Vrata means the type of the selection for renunciation. ‘Vrata’ is approximately translated by the English word ‘Vow’. When one makes a resolution to restrain willfully from something with full understanding and faith then that resolution becomes a Vow. The scriptures have divided these vows into two main groups: Maha Vrats (Major Vows or Absolute Vows) Anu Vrats (Minor Vows or Relative Vows) Maha Vrats In these vows, non-violence, truthfulness, nonstealing, celibacy, and non-possessiveness are observed mentally, verbally, and physically in total. Each of these three aspects are further observed in three ways: not committing yourself, not asking anyone else to do so, and not encouraging anyone else to do so. Those who wish to observe these vows renounce their worldly lives and become known as sadhus (monks) and sadhvis (nuns) or Anagari. Anu Vrats It is difficult for house holders to fully practice the above vows, and so, the vows that house holders take have some limitations and are called minor vows. These vows are not as stringent as Maha vrats and people who that take these vows are called shravaks, shravikas, or Agari. Vrata depends on: Selection of the type of conduct to be practiced, Knowledge of what is the right conduct and what is the wrong conduct How much energy one can use and is capable of using for the right conduct. The hallmark of right conduct is right conviction in thought and action, freedom from infatuation or delusion and passions like anger, hatred etc. Therefore, Vrata is to retire from the wrong conduct like violence, non-truth, stealing, sensual pleasure and possessiveness and to get engaged in the true religious activities through the unity of body, mind and speech. We do not take Vrata to please any divine power or any one else. We take Vrata to purify ourselves to continue and enhance the process of liberating ourselves, and to achieve the liberation (Moksha). The five great vows (Maha-vratas) can be adopted by monks who are very keen about the uplift of

their souls and ready to sacrifice all worldly enjoyments and family ties. For those who want to remain in family life and for whom complete avoidance of five principle sins are difficult, Jain ethics specifies the following twelve vows to be carried out by the householder. Of this twelve vows, the first five are main vows of limited nature (Anuvratas). They are somewhat easier in comparison with great vows (Mahavratas). The great vows are for the monks. The next three vows are known as merit vows (Guna-vratas), so called because they enhance and purify the effect of the five main vows and raise their value manifold. It also governs the external conduct of an individual.The last four are called disciplinary vows (Shikhsa-vratas). They are intended to encourage the person in the performance of their religious duties. They reflect the purity of one’s heart.They govern one’s internal life and are expressed in a life that is marked by charity. They are preparatory to the discipline of an ascetic’s life. Three merit vows (Gunavrats) and four disciplinary vows Shikhsa-vratas) together are known as Seven vows of virtuous conduct (Shilas). A person may adopt these vows, according to his individual capacity and circumstances with the intent to adopt ultimately as a great vows. The layperson should be very careful while observing and following these limited vows.These vows being limited or restricted vows may still leave great scope for the commitment of sins and possession of property. The twelve vows are described as follows: Five Main Vows of Limited Nature (Anuvratas): • Non-violence Anuvrat – Ahimsa Anuvrat (Sthula Pranatipat Viraman) • Truthfulness Anuvrat – Satya Anuvrat (Sthula Mrisavada Viraman) • Non-stealing Anuvrat – Achaurya Anuvrat (Sthula Adattadana Viraman) • Chastity Anuvrat – Bhramacharya Anuvrat (Sthula Maithuna Viraman) • Non-attachment Anuvrat - Aparigraha Anuvrat (Sthula Parigraha Viraman) Three Merit Vows (Guna-vrats): • Dik Vrata – Limited area of activity vow • Bhoga-Upbhoga Vrata – Limited use of consumable & non-consumable items vow • Anartha-danda Vrata – Avoidance of purposeless sins vow


Four Disciplinary Vows (Siksha-vratas): • Samayik Vrata - Meditation vow of limited duration • Desavakasika Vrata - Activity vow of limiting space • Pausadha Vrata – Ascetic’s life Vow of limited duration • Atithi Samvibhaga Vrata – Limited charity vow In this vow, a person must not intentionally hurt any living being (plants, animals, humans etc.) or their feeling either by thought, word or deed, himself, or through others, or by approving such an act committed by somebody else. Intention in this case applies selfish motive, sheer pleasure an even avoidable He may use force, if necessary, in the defense of his society, family, life, property, religious His agricultural, industrial, occupational living activities also involve injury to life, but it should be as minimum as possible, through carefulness and due precaution. Four stages of violence are described: Premeditated Violence - to attack someone knowingly Defensive Violence - to commit intentional violence in defense of one’s own Vocational Violence – to incur violence in the execution of one’s means Common Violence - to commit violence in the performance of daily Premeditated violence is prohibited for all. ANU VRATS A householder is to incur violence defensively and vocationally provided maintains complete detachment. Common violence is accepted for, but even here, one should be careful in preparing food, house, etc.This explains the Jain’s practices of drinking water, vegetarianism, not eating meals at night, abstinence from alcohol. is the foundation of Jain ethics. Lord Mahavir says: “One should not injure, subjugate, enslave, torture or kill any living being including animals, insects, plants, and vegetables.”This is the essence of religion. It embraces the welfare of all It is the basis of all stages of knowledge and the source of all rules of conduct. The scriptures analyze the spiritual and practical aspects of nonviolence and discuss the subject negatively and positively. Satya Anuvrat - Truthfulness Anuvrat

The second of the five limited vows is Truth. It is more than abstaining from falsehood. It is seeing the world in its real form and adapting to that reality. The vow of truth puts a person in touch with his inner strength and inner capacities. In this vow, a person avoids lies, such as giving false evidence, denying the property of others entrusted to him, avoid cheating others etc. The vow is to be followed in thought, action, and speech, and by doing it himself or by getting it done through others.He should not speak the truth, if it harms others or hurts their feelings. He should, under these circumstances, keep silence. Asteya Anuvrat: Truthfulness Anuvrat In this vow, a person must not steal, rob, or misappropriate others goods and property. He also must not cheat and use illegal meansin acquiring worldly things, nor through others or by approving such an act committed by others. Chastity Bhramacharya Anuvrat: The basic intent of this vow is to conquer passion and to prevent the waste of energy. Positively stated, the vow is meant to impart the sense of serenity to the soul. In this vow, the house holder must not have a sensual relationship with anybody but one’s own lawfully wedded spouse. Even with one’s own spouse, excessive indulgence of all kinds of sensual pleasure need be avoided. Aparigraha Anuvrat: Non-possession / Nonattachment Non-possession is the fifth limited vow. As long as a person does not know the richness of joy and peace that comes from within, he tries to fill his empty and insecure existence with the clutter of material acquisitions. Lord Mahavir said, security born of material things is a delusion. To remove this delusion, one takes the vow of non-possession and realizes the perfection of the soul. One must impose a limit on one’s needs, acquisitions, and possessions such as land, real estate, goods, other valuables, animals, money, and etc.The surplus should be used for the common good. One must also limit the everyday usage of number of food items, or articles and their quantity. This Jain principle of limited possession for householders helps in equitable distribution of wealth, comforts, etc., in the society. Thus Jainism helps in establishing socialism, economic stability, and welfare in the world. Non-possession, like non-violence, affirms the oneness of all life and is beneficial to an individual in his spiritual growth and to the society for the redistribution of wealth. ….CONT IN NEXT ISSUE


TOP 10 CAREERS OF 2012

1. Management Professionals: If you are a management graduate such as MBA or PGDM then even fresher salary should be around 7 to 15 Lakhs per year or more depending upon the college from which you are passing out. You need a degree from ‘A’ rated institute, better the institute higher is the package. The most preferred for these posts are Indian Institute of Management(IIM) graduates. CAT (Common Admission Test) is the gateway to these premium institutes. Here is the Detail about MBA Careers.

2. IT & Software Professionals: IT sector is basically groomed to do outsourcing jobs and its demand all over the world is continuous. Some of most paid profession in IT are software developer, software engineer, Quality Assurance (QA) engineer etc. IT industry has grown in leaps and bounds since the last decade. The starting salary of IT fresher ranges within 3.5 Lakhs-4 Lakhs per annum; however the salary increases significantly as the professionals gain more hands on industry experience. The minimum salary which a software programmer can expect, annually, is around 7 to 8 Lakhs per year. Employees working in high positions in IT companies can get 12 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs INR per year. Also this industry offers additional perks and opportunity to travel abroad to its employees. Here are the Highest paid IT jobs in India.

3. Chartered Accountant: A company or any business house irrespective of their size depends on a chartered accountant to maintain their book of accounts and annual financial report. There is no dearth of high paying jobs for CAs in India. All businesses and companies, irrespective if size need qualified professionals to maintain their account and financial account. CAs are employed for such positions and freshers in this field can draw something between 3.5 Lakhs to Rs. 4.5Lakhs per annum from a private sector job. However there are ample scopes for private consultation and government jobs.Since their demand is high their pay packets also at par with other professional jobs in the country. Here is complete details about Chartered Accountant profession. 4. Consultants: Consultancy has great income potential as you can maximize the earning by increasing the clientele. Various types of successful consultancy careers include employment consultancy, law, healthcare, financial and education consultancy. SAP profession also provides highest salary jobs. SAP (Systems applications and Products in Data Processing) is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software developed by German company SAP, used by all Big MNCs for managing different function’s data and information. They provide certifications in different areas like Finance and accounting, Sales and CRM (customer relationship mgmt), Logistics and Supply Chain, HR and Technical modules. After doing certification one can be employed in big MNC as SAP consultant. Choosing a career in SAP can help you in getting salary in the range of 6 Lakhs per year to 12 Lakhs per year depending upon your experience and knowledge.Here are Career options for SAP Consultants. 5. Medical Professionals: These professionals like doctors have perennial demand. Moreover, specialization in specific fields can give them unexpected return. . Doctors can earn from private practice, standalone surgeries and more.It is known to all that an able surgeon is


in constant demand and he gets his fees irrespective of his employment with other agencies. Even dentists get money which was not available to them three decades back.The minimum salary, if employed can be estimated to be around Rs.4.5Lakh to 6Lakh per year and for a specialized surgeon it could be double. However among Medical professionals, general and thoracic surgeons, psychiatrists and gynecologists earn highest. Here is the list of careers in medical field and career options is science after 12th. 6. Law professionals: Legal profession needs hard work, understanding the basics of law and presenting them to the court of law. Once they are recognized there is no dearth of money. In one case they can have lakhs or even crores. To achieve this status the legal personnel has to have adequate knowledge and understand the intricacies of the legal bout, specially corporate lawyers earn huge payments only for consultations. Here is the complete detail about Career opportunities in Law. 7. Aviation Professionals: The commercial airline sector has seen a boost in the recent past. There is a constant demand for qualified pilots, ground staff, stewards, air hostesses, etc. Average salaries for both jumbo pilots and regular pilots (in cargo or passenger airlines) range between 7 Lakhs to 9.5Lakhs INR. Airline stewards and airhostesses draw somewhere between 4 Lakhs to 6Lakhs INR. Air traffic controllers get 5Lakhs to 6Lakhs INR. Here are the best career options in airline industry. 8. Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Oil and Natural Gas is another sector that makes huge profits and thus provides highest paying jobs.Some of the best known professions in this sector are geologists, marine engineers etc. A person with the entry level can expect a salary of Rs. 3.5 to 4.00 lakhs per year, apart from the perks which is around 1.2 lakhs. The perks have various outlets

for the employee. Also Read Careers in Oil and Natural Gas sector. 9. Investment Bankers: Investment bankers help private companies, government institutions and even wealthy individual investors to manage their finances by investing in profitable securities. They are generally employed with investment banks like Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and similar other prestigious organizations. Experienced investment bankers can earn up to 10-12 lakh per annum apart from perks and bonuses. Here is the complete detail about a Career in investment banking.

10. Modeling & Acting : If you choose your career in the film and modeling can prove yourself there is no dearth of money. There is no fixed salary in this line but what you get in getting one successful ad contract will comfortably see you through for a couple of years. In certain instances you can bargain for crores of rupees. Acting has infinite scopes for earning money and recognition among the Indian and global masses. Good actors get paid in lump sum especially in Bollywood and Kollywood. However the regional film industries pay less than the national industry. Some of the successful actors in Tamil and Hindi film industry get paid in crores. Also Read about career options in modeling.


PERSONALIZED MONOGRAM ON CANDLE

A candle (my current favorite is this brand from

Don’t you just love candles! I love them so much I light them year round. My husband comes home from work in the middle of the summer when it is 95 degrees outside, and goes around the house blowing out all my candles…and I follow right behind him relighting them all.. I always buy candles that have a fragrance to match the season. Year round, I just cannot get enough of them. Well you can imagine my delight when I learned to paint and monogram candles. These lovelies make beautiful gifts: birthdays, baby showers, Christmas, weddings, etc.. Here is what you are going to need:

Bed, Bath and Beyond). Candle manufactures come and go, as soon as I fall in love with one they will stop making it. Try out a few and see what works best for you. There are lots of great, affordable candles out there.

Glass and Tile medium, black acrylic craft paint, and a tiny paint brush

Now that you have your materials, print out a letter (or letter’s’ if you would like a triple monogram) off the computer in the font that you would like for your monogram. Position and center the letter on the candle. Hold the letter in place and trace the letter onto the candle with


light, but firm pressure. I like to use the point of a mechanical pencil for this step because it carves a thin line onto the surface of the candle. Remember, some candles are softer than others, so take care to not press too hard which would result in large, deep lines in the candle.

Once you are satisfied, allow the paint to dry for at least 30 minutes before wrapping the candle. These candles look lovely wrapped in clear plastic cellophane wrap, tied up with festive ribbon. I keep lots of ribbon on hand, by simply changing Next, paint on a very thin coat of the Glass and Tile Medium over the monogram on the candle as shown below. This coat will dry slightly “milky”

the ribbon it becomes a great, unique gift for lots of different occasions.

so be sure to use a thin coat. Allow about 15 or 20 minutes to dry.

Using your thin paint brush, paint over your

Don’t be afraid, you can do this! This is a simple

carved letter with black paint. Keep your hand as steady as you can, and paint the letter to look as

way to create lots of affordable and personal gifts. People will love receiving them and they will

much like the letter you printed off the computer as possible.

enjoy many hours of the calming serenity that candlelight can bring into a home. Have fun! Blessings to you all


ENJOY THIS NEW YEAR WITH YOUR FAMILY New Years Eve Welcome to Switzerland @ The Lalit |Andheri East| Mumbai This New Year's Eve we will make you witness, a country which tops the list of "dream destination" it's a place where each one of us dreams to go for. If you are thinking electrifying festivals, parades, night life, and exotic delicacies, well here is your chance to experience the dream destination. Attraction : DJ,Games,Stage Performance Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Unlimited Food,Unlimited Liquor,Valet Parking Kids : Rs.1675 /Stag : Rs.3350 /Couple : Rs.5550 /New Year Bash 2013 @ Pali Beach Resort |Bhayandar| Mumbai Welcome 2013 in the beauty of sprawling gardens & lawns opposite the serene beach & party all night long. Attraction : Dj Parties,Live Performance,DJ Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Open Area,Pick Up and Drop,Pool Side,Stag Allow,Stay Package,Unlimited Food,Unlimited Package,Valet Parking,Tickets Available : Rs.799 /Kids Per Person : Rs.999 /Dormitory : Rs.1250 /Couple : Rs.1998 /Room (Min 4 pax) Deluxe Couple Room

:

Rs.2500 /-

: Rs.4500 /-

Sundown Session-The World is not Enough @ Irish Pub (Ramee Guestline Hotel) |Khar West| Mumbai Enjoy all night long with entry to 4 party zones with just one ticket & welcome 2013 with a bash. Attraction : DJ Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Stag Allow,Unlimited Food,Unlimited Liquor,Valet Parking Kids (Above : Rs.1200 /-

5yrs) Stag Couple

: Rs.2200 /: Rs.3500 /-

BON FIRE - THUMPING MUSIC - DANCE FLOOR UNLIMITED FOOD & DRINKS! @ Oasis Restuarant & Bar |Chembur| Mumbai Each year, Oasis Restaurant & Bar holds a class apart, yet affordable New year celebration. And once again Oasis is offering a 3 EXCITING PACKAGES to suit your taste & preferences Attraction : DJ,Games Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Stag Allow,Unlimited Food,Unlimited Liquor Per Person : Rs.1200 /Kids (Above : Rs.2500 /4yrs) Stag : Rs.3000 /Couple : Rs.4500 /Couple : Rs.6000 /-

Bollywood Night @ Axis Lawn |Thane| Mumbai Say good bye to 2012 and welcome 2013.DJ, Dance Performance, all set to mesmerize with musical magic along with unlimited liquor & best cuisines to cater to your taste buds only at Axis Lawn Attraction : DJ,Fireworks,Live Music,Stage Performance Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Open Area,Stag Allow,Unlimited Food,Unlimited Liquor Kids : Rs.799 /Per Person : Rs.1599 /Couple : Rs.2999 /-


New Year 2012 @ Blue Flame (Hotel United 21) |Thane| Mumbai Like every Year, we are announcing the Celebration of the New Year?s Eve at our Venue. We are sure that you will be a part of this grand affair. Attraction : DJ,Games,Live Music,Magic Show,Stage Performance Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Stay Package,Unlimited Food,Unlimited Liquor,Valet Parking Kids (6-12yrs) : Rs.1999 /Kids (Above : Rs.3999 /12yrs) : Rs.5999 /Per Couple Package II : Rs.5999 /Package 1 : Rs.11111 /-

New Year Eve in Hawaiian Style @ Blue Moon Club |Mira Bhayander Road| Mumbai A Fun Filled Family Event. Enjoy New Year in Hawaaiin Style?. Attraction : DJ,Games,Stage Performance,Theatre & Art Services : Couple Only,For Family,Unlimited Food : Rs.350 /Extra child Extra adult : Rs.650 /Couple : Rs.1500 /Family Pass : Rs.2000 /-

Yazoo Park New Year Eve Bash @ Yazoo Park |Virar West| Mumbai Get ready to be entertained like never before by the prince of comedy and dance to some of the best music mixed by DJ VKEY with Multiple

Dance Floors, Unlimited Rides, Bollywood Live Band, Water Laser Show, Magic Show, Jugglers & Much more at Yazoo Park. Attraction : DJ,Fireworks,Games,Live Music,Magic Show,Stage Performance Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Open Area,Stag Allow Per Person : Rs.499 /-

B-Town Returns @ Ramee Guestline Hotel |Juhu| Mumbai Start your New Year's off with an earth shattering, unforgettable party experience like no other this city has to offer at Ramee Guestline Hotel. Attraction : DJ,Stage Performance Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Unlimited Food,Unlimited Liquor,Valet Parking Kids : Rs.1675 /Stag : Rs.3350 /Couple : Rs.5550 /-

Indulge Presents-Pirates of Navi Mumbai @ Indulge Lounge (Hotel Majestic) |Navi Mumbai| Mumbai Indulge once again brings you the biggest Theme party of 2012. Indulge presents " Pirates of Navi Mumbai". Attraction : Dj Parties,Live Performance,DJ,Fireworks,Live Music Services : For Family,Kids Friendly,Stag Allow,Unlimited Package,Valet Parking,Vip Bookings,Food,Tickets Available Stag : Rs.3000 /Couple : Rs.3700 /-


BEST RESTAURANTS OF 2012 Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt, wife Maanayata, Times Group MD Vineet Jain, actress Neha Dhupia, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, former Miss Indias Neha Hinge and Manasvi Mamgai were among the celebrities present at the event. Here's the list of winners across various categories:

Best Bengali Oh! Calcutta (Winner) Best Coastal in South Mumbai Konkan Cafe (in 5-star hotel) Trishna (Stand alone) Best Coastal in North Mumbai Gajalee Coastal Food (Stand alone) Highway Gomantak (Stand alone)

WINNERS Best Indian in South Mumbai Kebabs & Kurries (In 5 star hotel) Punjab Grill (Stand Alone ) Best Indian in North Mumbai Dum Pukht (In 5 star hotel) Urban Tadka (Stand alone)

Best Gujarati Shree Thakker Bhojanalay Best Chinese in South Mumbai Golden Dragon (In 5-star hotel) Royal China (Stand alone)

Best South Indian in South Mumbai Cafe Madras (stand alone)

Best Chinese in North Mumbai China House (In 5-star hotel) China Garden (Stand alone)

Best South Indian in North Mumbai Dakshin (In 5-star hotel)

Best Korean in South Mumbai Busaba (Stand alone)

Best Goan Goa Portuguesa

Best Korean in North Mumbai Pan Asian (in 5-star hotel)

Best Maharashtrian Diva Maharashtracha (Winner)

Best Thai in South Mumbai Thai Pavilion (In 5-star hotel) Koh (In 5-star hotel)


Best Oriental & Japanese in South Mumbai Wasabi by Morimoto (In 5-star hotel) Tetsuma (Stand alone)

Best Lebanese in North Mumbai Mabruk (in 5-star hotel)

Joss (Stand alone)

Best 24-Dining in North Mumbai Lotus Cafe (in 5-star hotel)

Best Oriental & Japanese in North Mumbai Pan Asian (In 5-star hotel)

022 (in 5-star hotel)

Best European/Global in South Mumbai The Zodiac Grill (in 5-star hotel) The Table(Stand alone) Best European/Global in North Mumbai Aurus(Stand alone)) Best Italian in South Mumbai Vetro (in 5-star hotel) Two One Two Bar & Grill (Stand alone)

Best Vegetarian in South Mumbai Swati Snacks (Stand alone) Soam (Stand alone)) Best Confectionery Shops in South Mumbai The Gourmet Shoppe & Snack Bar (in 5-star hotel) Theobroma (Stand alone) Best Confectionery Shops in North Mumbai Bombay Baking Co. (in 5-star hotel)

Best Italian in North Mumbai Mezzo Mezzo (in 5-star hotel) Celini (in 5-star hotel) Cafe Mangii (Stand alone) Best Spanish in South Mumbai Amadeus (stand alone) Best Spanish in North Mumbai Miro (Stand alone) Best Mexican in North Mumbai Sancho's (Stand alone) Best Lebanese in South Mumbai Souk (In 5-star hotel)) Amadeus (Stand alone)

Best Coffee Bar Mocha Best Chocolatier Fantasie Fine Chocolates Best Home-made Desserts Desserts R Us BEST IN CATERING: Best Multi-cuisine Caterers Food Link Best Sushi Caterer Catering & Allied


The iPhone 5 gives Apple fans

the LAPTOP Battery Test, which involves continuous Web surfing over 4G LTE.

what they’ve been waiting for, including a bigger screen, 4G

But the Droid RAZR Maxx isn’t all about its beefy 3,300 mAh battery. It sports a sleek but

LTE and easier Facebook sharing. But it’s the design of this

strong Kevlar-infused design, a very bright and crisp HD display and loud and clear audio. A

phone that makes it truly stand out. Measuring just 0.3 inches

recent upgrade to Jelly Bean adds welcome enhancements like Google Now and offline voice

thick and and weighing a mere 4 ounces, the iPhone 5 is so light and svelte that you really have

typing. You’ll pay a premium for the Maxx’s extra endurance, but it’s well worth it.

to hold it in your hands to believe it. This one-hand-friendly handset also boasts one of

Nokia Lumia 920

iPhone 5

the sharpest cameras around, a fast A6 chip and more than 7 hours of battery life. Yes, the Maps

If you haven’t considered a Windows Phone, the Lumia

app is flawed, but otherwise the iPhone 5’s combination of portability, performance, apps and

920 will make you a believer. In addition to

accessories can’t be beat.

sporting compelling

Samsung Galaxy S3 The most innovative smartphone

interface, this Windows Phone 8 device features a

of the year makes it easier to share everything, whether you’re

breakthrough PureView camera that takes some of the best low-light

looking to transfer videos between Galaxy phones with a

pictures we’ve seen. Nokia sweetens this $99 steal of an AT&T phone

tap or broadcast your photos to an entire group over Wi-Fi. The S III

with integrated wireless charging capability and useful and entertaining apps like Nokia Drive and

has a ton of other nifty features behind its 4.8-inch HD screen, including Direct

Nokia Music. Although the Lumia 920 is on the hefty side, we love how colors pop off the 4.5-

Call for dialing a contact just by lifting the phone to your head and Pop up Play for watching a video

inch screen, as well as the multiple color options for the phone itself.

while you’re using another app. While the screen could be brighter, a slim design, swift camera and smooth performance solidify the S III as one of

Samsung Galaxy Note II Proving that bigger can be better,

Microsoft’s Live Tile

the very best phones of 2012.

the Galaxy Note II makes the most of its ginormous 5.5-inch HD

Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD The Droid RAZR Maxx HD is

display, starting with an S Pen that makes it easy to take notes and

the marathoner of smartphones. In fact, this Verizon device lasts

preview emails just by hovering the pen above the screen. It gets better. Samsung’s

more than two hours longer than the average smartphone. We’re

multi-window feature lets you run two applications side by side, so you can surf the Web

talking 8 hours and 13 minutes in

while you watch YouTube or check Facebook.


The Note II is also a powerhouse, thanks to its

touch design available in multiple colors. (The

quad-core Exynos, and lasts more than 9 hours on a charge. Those with smaller hands may want to

design was actually inpsired by Microsoft’s Live Tile interface.)

steer clear, but overall the Note II is the big-screen phone to beat.

A wide-angle front camera allows users to fit more people in the frame when making Skype

HTC Droid DNA The first smartphone with a 1080p display is a true eye-opener. HTC’s

video calls, while a dedicated ImageChip ensures quick shutter speed for snapping stills. Add in Beats Audio for rocking out and wireless charging (Verizon model only) and you have a lot of

Droid DNA for Verizon Wireless crams a 5-inch full HD Super LCD 3

reasons to switch to Windows Phone.

screen into a design that’s compact enough to use comfortably with one

Motorola Droid RAZR M (Verizon Wireless) In a year dominated by giant

hand. Not only is this panel the crispest in all the land, it beats the Galaxy Note II on brightness and

phones, the Droid RAZR M stood out by offering a big

offers ultra-wide viewing angles. The DNA also benefits from a blazing quad-core

screen in a small package. This Android device weighs

processor, a camera that can shoot up to 4 frames per second and Beats Audio. If you want a big and

just 4.4 ounces and measures 0.3 inches thick yet packs a 4.3-inch display. No, it’s not HD, but this

beautiful canvas in a design that won’t weigh you down, the DNA is the superphone to get.

AMOLED screen is more than bright enough to read in direct sunlight. The RAZR M also makes

LG Optimus G

Android approachable, thanks to a selection of easy-to-use circle widgets and settings shortcuts LG stepped up its game big-time in 2012 with the Optimus G,

on its home screens. Despite its somewhat diminutive dimensions, the RAZR M’s speaker

which combines impressive quadcore speed (courtesy of a

gets plenty loud, which means you’ll have no problem hearing those GPS directions or

Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU) with innovative features. One of our

impromptu conference call.

favorite perks of the Optimus G is QSlide, which lets you run apps on top of a video

BlackBerry Curve 9220/9320 Dedicated BBM shortcut key

that’s playing in the background. QuickMemo enables users to capture screens, add

Get connected in an instant with the dedicated BBM™ shortcut

a note with your finger and then share it with ease. Other highlights include a beaming 4.7-inch IPS

key on BlackBerry Curve 9220/9320 smartphone. One

display and a high quality 8-megapixel (AT&T) or 13-MP (Sprint) camera that’s quick on the draw.

touch launches the BBM app so you can chat in real time or share pictures, videos and files. Plan a

HTC Windows Phone 8X You know HTC is serious about Windows Phone when it puts the name of the OS in the product name. The 8X is a beauty, sporting a slim soft-

night out with a group message or chat privately one-on-one. BBM is built into your favourite apps like Facebook® and Twitter®, so you can share your Facebook status update or latest Tweet without ever leaving the app.


This column is a bit of a twist when compared to top

The interest rates on the home equity lines of credit, or

10 columns from previous years. I'd like you to think

HELOC, adjustable-rate mortgages and variable rate

about some things you need to stop doing in 2006

credit cards keep moving higher. While Fed watchers

versus things you need to do. While you're at it, take

hypothecate that we're getting pretty close to the end of

some time during this holiday season to reflect on how

a Fed tightening cycle, that doesn't mean that we're

you're doing financially and how your finances are

looking at the Fed starting a cycle of easier money any

going to help you get what you want out of life. Have a

time soon. Fixed-rate mortgages tend to move with

joyful and prosperous New Year.

changes in the 10-year U.S. Treasury note. That yield has been fairly range bound between 4 percent and 5

1. Stop spending more than you make : It's really the

percent since the Fed started tightening. Sure, 30-year

key step in moving forward to achieve your financial

fixed rate mortgages are over 6 percent, but they've

and life goals. You have a limited amount of income

been fairly range bound too, staying between 5.5

that you can allocate between current consumption,

percent and 6.375 percent over that same time period.

investing for future goals and perhaps paying for past

If you plan on being in your house for a while and are

consumption. If you keep spending more than you

currently in an adjustable-rate mortgage, interest-only

make you're limiting your choices in the future.

mortgage or have a HELOC outstanding, think through

2. Stop living paycheck to paycheck : There are

the costs of refinancing versus continuing to take on

plenty of divergent opinions as to how much you

the interest rate risk with variable rate debt.

should have set aside in cash reserves as an emergency

5. Stop counting on Social Security : This one's not

fund, but this tip really is more fundamental than that

for current retirees or for people near retirement. It's

point. An emergency fund is a buffer to tide you over

for people who are early on in their working careers or

during a period of financial troubles. Not living

mid-career. It's not meant to be alarmist, but employers

paycheck to paycheck means that you have a liquidity

and the federal government are providing incentives

cushion when it comes to meeting your day-to-day

for you to save for retirement for a reason. If your

expenses. Get away from the point where you're one

employer matches all or part of your contributions to a

paycheck away from financial disaster by adding some

retirement plan, you should strive to contribute up to

liquidity to your financial picture.

the limit of that match. Check out the new Roth 401(k)

3. Stop running up credit card balances : Deficits

available in 2006. Start building a retirement war chest

matter -- especially personal spending deficits. Interest

-- you're going to need it.

rates have headed higher over the past two years with

6. Stop leaving checks in your mailbox : Every time

the Federal Reserve raising the targeted federal funds

I see the little red flag up on a mailbox I think of it as

rate by a quarter percent 13 times in the last 13 Federal

an invitation for someone other than the mail carrier to

Reserve Open Market Committee meetings. The WSJ

pick up the mail. The U.S. Postal Service doesn't have

Prime Rate is now at 7.25 percent, up from 5.25

a mailbox on every street corner any more, so it may

percent a year ago. Variable-rate credit cards are

be a bit of an inconvenience to take the extra step in

typically tied to the prime rate. Fixed rate credit card

mailing your letters. But between identity theft issues

rates tend to lag these changes, but a fixed rate isn't a

and check washing schemes, you really don't want to

lifetime commitment, and you can expect these rates to

take the risk.

trend higher too.

With first class postage going to 39 cents effective Jan.

4. Stop using variable rate debt : OK, I don't really

8, you may decide that 2006 is your year to join the

want you to stop using variable rate debt; I just want

next century and pay bills over the Internet using your

you to reconsider how you're using variable rate debt.

financial institution's bill-paying service.


Regardless of how you decide to change your habits

identity theft. When in doubt about a request for

you should stop leaving checks in your mailbox.

information, go to the Web site on your own and look

7. Stop identity theft: The good doctor had a bad year

for commentary or discussion about a phishing scam.

last year when it came to identity theft. I got the letter

Never click through on the links in the message. The

from ChoicePoint telling me that my file was one of

FTC has a guidethat provides some tips about

many stolen in that debacle. To their credit, I at least

protecting yourself against phishing trips.

got a letter notifying me of the problem and a free year of credit monitoring. Meanwhile, I still don't know if

9. Stop the status quo: This top 10 tip relates to

my file was appropriated in the identity theft scandals

Newton's first law of motion. That is, an object in

involving DSW or Bank of America.

motion tends to stay in motion, and an object at rest

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act gives

tends to stay at rest unless another force acts on it.

you the right to a free copy of your credit report once

If not being able to decide what mutual fund to invest

each year from the three major credit bureaus --

in is keeping you from contributing to a retirement

Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Rotate through the

account, then find a way to get past that obstacle. If

firms during the year by requesting a credit report

you already have an investment portfolio, review your

every four months. The Bankrate feature, "How to get

holdings and decide if you need to rebalance or

your free credit report," provides the contact

reallocate the portfolio to bring it in line with your

information.

attitude towards risk and your investment goals.

Other consumer reporting agencies like ChexSystems

Find your way around the obstacles that are keeping

(banking) or MIB (life insurance) that fall under the

you from your goals. If you're spending more than you

Fair Credit Act also have to provide you with a free

make, put together a spending plan. If you are living

copy of their report once each year. The Bankrate

paycheck to paycheck, try to build some liquidity.

feature, "Specialty consumer reports reveal your

When you can't figure out how to get around a

secrets," tells you how to request these specialty

roadblock, ask for help. Whether it's a financial

consumer reports.

planner, fitness trainer, motivational coach or trusted

Shred your unneeded financial documents. Buy a

friend, a fresh set of eyes and ears can help you see

shredder, preferably a cross-cut shredder, or, if your

your way past the obstacle and put you on track to

community offers this service, attend the next

meet your goals.

community shred.

10. Stop missing out on smelling the roses

Although I have found the credit monitoring service

Easier said than done, I know, but there's more to life

valuable this year because of the ChoicePoint incident,

than working to pay the bills. Find a way to put joy in

I don't see myself continuing that service when it's my

your life if it's missing or add to your joy if it's not.

nickel paying for it.

People make New Year's resolutions because they're

8. Stop phishing : This hasn't been much of a problem

hopeful as to what the New Year will bring. Go

in my e-mail this year -- the spam filter must be doing

beyond fitness and finances to figure out what you

its job -- but you need to be vigilant about how you

want out of life and work towards it.

share your personal information on the Internet. Phishing is an Internet scam that uses spam or pop-up messages to trick you into disclosing your bank account, credit cards, Social Security number, personal identification numbers, or PINs, or other financially sensitive information. It's a fairly insidious attempt at


THE SALMAN KHAN INTERVIEW

studio chair, parks himself on it, and turns to

You can tell a lot about a megastar by the way he throws his punch. A Hindi film hero might routinely fell over seven with one blow, but each has their own approach. Aamir Khan, all bloodshot eyes and biceps rippling with the fury of thousands of killed wives to avenge, brings both physical intensity and a sense of inescapable irony to the picture. Shah Rukh Khan, his every sinew straining with gargantuan effort, bellows like a wounded animal as he metamorphoses from charming lover to crazied aggressor. Salman Khan doesn’t bother breaking a sweat or even trying for realism as he buffets his opponents, effort be damned, smirk and quip steadily in place. The ubiquitous one-liner just underlines how one-sided the battle always is. Because Salman Khan is larger than life. And he believes it. As do we, clearly. Earlier this year in Dabanng, Salman’s shirt tears itself off his enraged body, as if anger – and the need to show off his bare chest – are reason enough for him to suddenly turn into the Incredible Hulk. Coming at the film’s climax, the moment is dated and ludicrous beyond belief. Eternal romantic Shah Rukh would have been laughed out of theatres for trying to do the same. Aamir would have had to write a longish blogpost explaining how the scene was all a metaphor, or, somehow, Meta. Salman earned whistles, his film becoming one of the most successful in the history of Indian cinema. In Mumbai’s Mehboob Studio, two days before that epic release, Khan sniffles his way past a ravenous pack of news-channel cameras. In no mood for niceties, he struts, chest out, upto a

them. In a brutal show of strength and savvy, he preempts the questions they want to ask him, throwing out monosyllabic answers to each. “Aur kucch?” The reporters, used to standard-issue questionnaires, are flummoxed and bereft of fresh queries, and Khan is pleased as punch. He relaxes, blows his nose into a big kerchief, and swaggers out. All in less than five minutes. He sneezes just as I walk up, clearly not in the mood but nevertheless resigned to a conversation. At this minute, eyes visibly watery, nose nearly crimson, Salman looks anything but invincible. He warily grunts through the first few questions until I ask, young man to forever-swaggering man, where on earth he meets women. “You can’t be serious,” he laughs, tired eyes instantly twinkling. Oh, but I am; he’s dated Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. Is there a clandestine bar where the world’s most women

attractive consistently

turn up? “Ha, I wish. There isn’t a bar, dude. Otherwise we’d all go every night. I’ve… worked with them, I’ve known them. I have been fortunate with the kind of women I’ve… met. They’ve all been very nice. I’m sure you’re talking about the way they look and everything, but I mean the kind of people they are, their personalities. I’ve known them for the longest time. And as far as people, they’ve all been really beautiful.” He takes in a moment to smile. “And really loving, and really caring. Yeah, I’ve been lucky.” Luck aside, Khan at 45 is the only single man among the industry’s megastars. “You’re single till the time you aren’t married, dude,” he interrupts instantly. I agree, wholeheartedly, but my question is how a man that powerful can


gauge genuine romantic interest. Isn’t every girl awestruck? “It depends, you know,” he says,

shot, okay! If he says ‘one more,’ one more!” Unlike his peers, he

thoughtful. “The ones who’re awestruck… Nahin, yaar. Doesn’t work. Just doesn’t work,” he shakes

refuses to use terms like ‘method acting,’

his head. And yet his cinema is all about invoking that very

to spend a shooting schedule in the skin

kind of awe. Is being larger than life a conscious effort? “No, it just happens. You work with good

of a character, or, sometimes, to even

technicians. And more than that, audiences want to see things larger than life, so they make it

stop playing himself. He’s Salman Khan, and once in a while — if a director is valiant enough, or a

happen.” This is clearly a position Salman enjoys, and feels he has earned. “When I started working

script stirring enough, he’ll stand and deliver — but the rest of the time, it is, as he said, “all good.”

in movies, I could never have played that character. Maine Pyaar Kiya and all, the only role

Or, at the very least, good enough for him. Legend — and relatively credible word — has it

I could have played was a romantic hero,” he says with a slight sneer. “From that, to come to this

that Salman Khan was utterly shattered when Shah Rukh Khan finagled Will Smith from Sallu’s

stage has been a long journey.” He speaks of his action-figure persona as an evolution, saying that

guest-list, only to throw a party for the Hollywood A-lister at his own bungalow. Salman cut a

while both romance and emotion are vital, the fights might just be the hardest part to pull off.

melancholy picture at his own Smith-less party, while Smith reportedly looked somewhat bored at

Even as an actor, he rates it the hardest, most challenging part. “Action is challenging for

SRK’s party, where Salman wasn’t invited. Undeterred, Salman turned up in a motorbike,

anybody. To jump, or take a punch, do all kinds of stuff, cable-work… That is more scary, because

yanked Will unceremoniously, casually and instantly from the party, and before anyone could

with every shot you feel something could go wrong. And you still do it. And so far, touchwood,

react, took him to his own. If fellow guests are to be trusted, Smith got wonderfully jiggy at the new

everything has been all good. So action is the most difficult thing to do.” And in terms of

venue. It isn’t a very hard story to believe, Khan’s off-

performances, I ask, in terms of actual acting? Khan grins and winks. “That? It’s all good.”

screen persona being that of an old-school superstar, the picture of defiance, the ultimate

Increasingly lauded for his utter lack of pretension, Khan is

rebel without a cause. Depending on who you believe, he thrashes actors in bars and sends over expensive watches in morning-after apology. He

considered a star who often phones in his

is also quite the philanthropist, and judging from how he got all of Bollywood’s A-list heroines to

performances, barely even attempting to act.

shake their collective caboose for his Being Human charity earlier this year, he’s doing quite

“If a film requires hard work, you work

the bang-up job. There are whispers about his constantly roving eye, and an almost mob-like

hard, yaar,” he shrugs. “If a film doesn’t require any hard work, why

entourage which gets him ‘anything’ he points to. And then there are those who vow he’s the most

should you do it? If a director says ‘okay’ to a

honourable man in the industry. The myth, then, is


as self-contradictory as the man. The role Khan

creative suggestions to directors he works with,

seems to fill, in fact, is that of the man-child, who thrives on indulgence, indulgence we now have to

but backs off because it is, eventually, their call. He prides himself on his unerring script sense —

spare, being so frequently cynical the rest of the time.

“The ones that I thought will

“How well do you think the media knows me, or any of my closest people?,” Salman snorts,

do well, so far, pretty much all

instantly sneezing hard. Battling a cold valiantly, he takes turns blowing into a formerly-white

of them have,” he says, saying

kerchief and wrapping it tightly around his knuckles, as if preparing for a street-fight.

that his thinking is that if he wants to see the film he’s

Occasionally, when thinking hard, he absently bites into it, tugging it with its teeth as if insight

making, everybody would want to see it — but that doesn’t reflect as well on his hit-loss record,

can be sucked out of cotton. When emphatic, he punches the air in front of his face, a phlegmatic

with far more forgettable films showing up than actual hits. “Well yes, but the script is not usually

pugilist jabbing at invisible, omnipresent opponents. “Nothing ever bothers me. Nothing.”

made the way it was. They start improvising, they start changing, they get scared, yeh bhi daal do,

He says every part of the public persona is inaccurate, but he can’t be bothered to go about

woh bhi daal do…” So what went wrong, then, with Veer, a film he

telling people what to think. He laughs scornfully when the aggressive, ‘bad-boy’ image is brought

wrote and produced earlier this year, a catastrophic failure? “First of all,” he insists,

up. “Please. If that was there… Listen, do you hear the questions they ask me? All the time?

“Nothing went wrong with it at all, at the box office. But in my head, I felt a lot of things went

They ask me the kind of things my own father would never ask. I don’t care, and I don’t react.

wrong. I wanted to shoot for 18 more days.” I ask him why he didn’t, considering it was a pet

The day I start reacting to it…”

project he was completely in control of, and Salman disarms me with the sort of answer no

He trails off in a dramatically

megastar could possibly dare to give. “Dad didn’t let me,” he sighs, almost pouting. And then falls

threatening voice, before winking.

silent.Moving on, I ask him about another bizarre Salman contradiction. “Painting?,” he grins.

“Naam, Don, Majboor, Sholay,

“Painting is a big jhol. I wanted to buy three paintings for my house. The artist charged me a

Deewar, Zanjeer,” he rattles, with the unthinking ease of a man used

lot of money, and they didn’t turn out the way I wanted them to turn out. So I thought, ‘let’s try.’

to listing his favourites among his father’s screenplays. Son of Salim Khan, one-half of

So I started painting, started getting good at it. I was fortunate to find my own style in the first five

Bollywood’s most celebrated screenwriting pairs, Salman confesses a desire to direct. “I always

and a half, six months. Artists take the longest time to find their way to say what they want to

wanted to direct. I really thought that I would, somewhere, make a… good… director,” he

say…”

mumbles softly, before saying that he does make


Mumbai: According

to

trade pundits of

character of an autistic girl. Barfi was sent as

Bollywood say 2012 has been a balanced year for the Hindi film industry. Eight of the big starrer

official nomination for Oscar foreign movie category. It made collections of Rs. 100 crore at

movie collected more than Rs. 100 crore. Small budget movies with new treatment and storyline

the box office. Jab Tak Hai Jaan: The last movie directed by

became major hits unexpectedly. Of the 150 releases of Hindi movies in the year 2012, none of

Yash Chopra, it had the generous touch of Yash Chopra. Shah Rukh Khan’s intense emotions,

the films were utter flops. Thus 2012 can be said as one of the best year for Bollywood industry.

Katrina and Anushka Sharma’s delicate performance helped the film collected Rs. 120

Khan trio continued to rule the industry. Given below are the names of top ten moviesof

crores at the box office. The film beautifully captured Kashmir Valley and was also shot partly

Bollywood in 2012. Ek Tha Tiger: Ek that Tiger’s box office

in London. Bol Bachan: Bol Bachan is a remake of 1979 film

collection was 199.2 crore. Lead actors of the film were Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. It had

Gol Maal. Rohit Shetty is the director of the film. Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgan played the

good music, powerful action sequences and is a neat film when compared to other films of Salman

lead roles. The film collected more than Rs. 100 crore at the box office. It was a treat to watch the

Khan. Rowdy Rathore: Akshay Kumar returned to

performances of Ajay and Abhishek. Son of Sardaar: This comedy film collected Rs

Bollywood with Rowdy Rathore. It had Sonakshi Sinha in the lead female role. Box office

105 crore at the box office and stood among the top movies of Bollywood. Ajay Devgan Sanjay

collection of this film was Rs. 140 crore. Prabhudeva directed the film and the action, dance

Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha played the important characters. The stunts of Ajay Devgan riding on

and comedy made the movie interesting films to watch.

the

two horses etc made the film favourite with the masses.

Agneepath: This was the first hit of Bollywood in 2012. This was also a remake film and was

Talaash: This movie is a suspense thriller and is directed by Reema Kagti. The character of a

directed by new director Karan Malhotra. Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt played crucial roles. It

Mumbai cop is played by Aamir Khan to perfection. The suspense thriller collected Rs. 90

collected Rs. 120 crores at the box office. Housefull 2: This was the sequel of 2010 move

crore at the box office. Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherji added glamour to the movie.

Housefull. The film could entertain the audience in spite of 12 unknown actors playing the lead

OMG: Oh My God: The movie is a combination of humour and also delivered amessage at the

roles. Sajid Khan directed the film and the comic sequences of the film made it stand out. The film

end. Box office collection of this movie crosses Rs. 70 crore. Paresh Rawal played the lead

collected Rs. 110crores at the box office. Barfi: The cute, delicate love story with excellent

character along with Akshay Kumar who playedthe God. Umesh Shukla directed the

performance by the leading actors made the film an emotional film to watch. Anurag Basu directed

movie.

the film and the hero of the film is deaf and dumb, the character is played by Ranbir Kapoor.

such as Cocktail, Raaz3, Agent Vinod, Jannat 2 and so

Priyanka Chopra plays the female lead role – the

2012. (Dabangg2 Not Included)

one of

Apart from the above movies, there are other movies on which stood as top movies of Bollywood in the year


Aries (Mar. 20--Apr. 19) :

Libra (Sep. 23--Oct. 22)

Whatever is occurring in your life at this time is clearly

During this week you will be finishing projects of the last

intense and emotion-laden. You may feel as though your

couple of months. It is also possible that a relationship is

very life depends upon making your point of view heard

coming to a closing phase. This could mean eventual

and acknowledged. It is important to play your personal

separation. On the other hand, it does not have to be

political cards carefully. Don’t attempt a takeover unless

permanent, and may represent preparation for moving

you are prepared for a serious pushback.

into the next phase of growth.

Taurus (Apr. 20--May 19):

Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21) :

If you share resources with anyone, now is the time to

This is a week of intense feelings, whether up or

work out whatever arrangements need to be made. This

down. For many, prevention of depressed feelings can be

could be over a debt, home resources, insurance, stocks,

handled by gently bringing ourselves back from a super-

bonds, or checking accounts. It is time to settle pending

high. When we allow the swinging highs and lows, it is

financial matters and make a plan for your future.

inevitable that a fall must happen. None of us can remain

Gemini (May 20 -- June 20) :

up, so a down must balance it.

Your attention shifts to matters of shared resources for

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 --Dec. 20) :

the next couple of weeks. "Resources" include time,

Your attention is fastened on your partner, clientele and

things of material value, energy and sexuality. The

others who may be important to you. It seems that many

territory is wide, ranging from the mundane study of the

in your world need your attention and support during this

budget all the way to important discussions with partners

period. You really can’t make an overarching decision

over the need for greater intimacy.

now. You are too busy putting out fires. This time frame

Cancer (June 21--Jul y 21) :

will pass soon.

You have a potential conflict with a partner over the

Capricorn ( Dec 21 -- Jan 19) :

subject

manage

You are gaining strength and ready to tackle a

them. Actually it is a conflict between your own heart

challenge. You are launching a new project in self-

and what you believe is the “right” thing to do in the eyes

definition. Anything new can be intimidating, but remind

of the world. As soon as you settle your internal quarrel,

yourself that you stand on the security of personal

the external quarrel will vaporize.

experience and research in your field.

Leo (July 22 --Aug. 21):

Aquarius (Jan. 20--Feb. 17) :

You have a steady mind and hands now. It is a good time

Mars, the red planet of war, entered your sign Christmas

to work on a project that requires concentration and

day and will be traveling with you for seven weeks. This

careful work. You will find satisfaction this week with

energy is best used to handle physically heavy projects or

the routine activities of life. You may be spending time

take initiatives that you might not otherwise tackle. If

with

you are not choosing to deal honestly with this assertive

of

older

children

and

people,

how

friends

best

or

to

relatives.

Virgo (Aug 22--Sep. 22) :

energy, the common side effects are irritability and

Beware of the tendency to obsess and worry over matters

infections. It is healthier to take charge of it.

that may never happen. You are tempted to see the world

Pisces (Feb. 18--Mar. 19) :

through a dark lens early this week and you may think

You may have your nose to the grindstone through the

that is the true version. As the New Year begins, you

holidays. Pull out of that ritual and take a few moments

will lighten up and enjoy anything to do with the arts or

to sniff the pine and enjoy a glass of nog. New Year’s

music.

Eve appears to be a time that draws you to enjoy loved ones. Don’t work yourself to death before you start a new year. Focus on the positive.



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