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”
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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”.
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8 MOST FAMOUS TEMPLES IN INDIA
JAIN
Jainism is a religion that prescribes pacifism and a path of non-violence towards all living beings. The purpose of life according to Jainism is to undo the negative effects of karma through mental and physical purification. This process leads to liberation accompanied by a great natural inner peace. There are as many as 4.2 million Jain followers in India and about 6 to 12 million worldwide. A Jain temple is called Derasar or Mandir depending on where in India it is located. They are usually built from marble stone as demonstrated by this list of amazing Jain temples in India.
LAL MANDIR
Located just opposite the massive Red Fort, the Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and best known Jain temple in Delhi. Originally built in 1526, the temple has undergone many alterations and additions in the past and was enlarged in the early 19th century. The imposing red sandstone temple is also known as Lal Mandir.
countless white temples and chhatris whichever way you look.
KHAJURAHO JAIN TEMPLES
The village of Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It’s numerous Hindu and Jain temples are famous for their erotic sculpture. The temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. During the Chandella rule, Khajuraho was home to a large and flourishing Jain community. The Jains apparently lived on the east side of town and a number of Jain temples have survived in this part of Khajuraho. Two of the large temples still stand in a good state of preservation.
GOMATESHWARA TEMPLE
SONAGIRI
The small town of Sonagiri (literally, the golden peak) is situated on a hill in central India. Several spotless white Jain temples are scattered around Sonagiri. Both pilgrims and tourists are required to climb the 300 steps to the top bare-footed. Once at the top, travelers can marvel at the view of
The monolithic statue of Gomateshwara stands on a hill in the city of Shravanabelagola. Gomateshwara was the second son of Lord Adinatha, the first of the 24 Tirthankara (enlightened human). The 17.38 meter (58 ft) high monolithic stone statue is regarded as one of the largest monolithic statues in the world. It was created around 983 AD by Chavundaraya, a minister of the Ganga Kingdom. Once in 12 years the Mahamastakabhisheka festival is held and the statue of Gomateshwara is bathed in milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins.
DILWARA TEMPLES
Located near Mount Abu (Rajasthan’s only hill station), the Dilwara temples are world famous for their stunning use of marble. The ornamental detail spreading over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply amazing. There are 5 Jain temples here, each with its own unique identity and named after the small village in which it is located. All the temples were built by the Chalukya dynasty between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Dedicated to Adinatha, the Jain Temple in Ranakpur rises majestically from the slope of a hill. The temple is supported by over 1444 marble pillars, carved in exquisite detail. The pillars are all differently carved and no two pillars are the same. The construction of the temple and quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara’s conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence the cosmos. The dating of this temple is controversial but it was probably built between the late 14th and mid-15th centuries.
NAKODA
PALITANA
The city of Palitana is a major pilgrimage center for Jains. The temples of Palitana are considered the most sacred pilgrimage place in Jainism. There are hundreds of Jain temples located on the sacred Mount Shatrunjaya, exquisitely carved in marble. They were built by generations of Jains over a period of 900 years, from the 11th century onwards. The top is reached by climbing 3,572 steps, a heavy 2 hour accent.
RANAKPUR TEMPLE
Nakoda ji is one of the famous Jain temple of India.This sacred tirtha is at a distance of 13 kms from Balotara Railway station and 1 km from Mewad city. It is situated in the forest in the hills. In this tirtha with a charming natural atmosphere all-around, we have an idol of Mulnayaka Shri Parshvanath Bhagavan. It is black in complexion, 58 cms in height and in Padmasana posture. The idols is extremely charming and miraculous. The miracles of the presiding deity of this spot, Shri Bhairavaji Maharaj are well-known. We have a reference which states that the ancient name of Nakoda was Virampur. It is said that in the third century before the Vikrama era, two brothers, Shri Virasen and Shri Nakoresen raised two villages Virampur and Nakorenagar at a distance of twenty miles. They also get constructed two temples of Shri Chandraprabhu Bhagavan and Shri Suparshva Bhagavan.
IB BOARD, THE STATUS SYMBOL?
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Today, parents have a plethora of educational boards from which to choose, to enroll their child/ren. It is no longer just the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) or ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education). Get Ahead presents a series of articles on the educational boards gaining popularity today. This is a look at the International Baccalaureate (IB) board.
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It is an internationally-recognised school system made up of three educational programmes: i. PYP: The Primary Years Programme (Kindergarten to Class 5). ii. MYP: The Middle Years Programme (Class 6 to Class 10). iii. DP: The Diploma Programme (Class 11 to Class 12). The IB programme was founded in 1968 by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), a non-profit educational organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland. Despite having its headquarters in Switzerland, the IBO is an international organisation, not associated with any particular country and free of national political educational agendas. How is IB different from, say, CBSE? Is it only for gifted children? Can my 'normal' child cope up with IB? The IB programme is more practical and application-based. It has a broader spectrum of subjects that lead to all-round development. IB examinations test students' knowledge, not their memory and speed. There are no examinations till the Middle Years Programme (Class 10). The focus of the IB pedagogy is on 'how to learn' rather than 'what to learn'.
There are no prescribed textbooks; students can choose their own books. The purpose of IB is to produce global citizens. But sometimes, the IB programme does use the local curriculum as a base. For example, Hindi can be offered as a second language in the IB Diploma Programme. The IB curriculum is more challenging than educational boards like CBSE and ICSE. But the challenge is in the quality of assignments, not in the amount of work assigned. What are the subjects in PYP? Subjects in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) are: 1. Language 2. Social Studies 3. Mathematics 4. Science and Technology 5. Arts 6. Personal, Social and Physical education What are the subjects in MYP? Subjects in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) are: 1. 1st Language 2. 2nd Language 3. Humanities (History and Geography) 4. Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) 5. Mathematics (Number, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics) 6. Arts (Visual Arts and Performing Arts) 7. Physical Education 8. Technology (Computers) What are the subjects in DP? DP students choose one subject from each of the following six 'Subject Groups': • Group 1: First Language (English) • Group 2: Second Language (French, Hindi, etc). • Group 3: Individuals and Societies (History, Economics, Business and Management, etc). • Group 4: Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems). • Group 5: Mathematics and Computer Science. • Group 6: Electives (either Visual Arts or a second subject from Groups 3, 4 or 5). In addition, all DP students must study a two-year course called Theory of Knowledge (TOK); work to produce an Extended Essay (EE); and engage in Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS).
What are TOK, EE and CAS? Theory of Knowledge is an essay of 1,200-1,600 words written on a given title (from a choice of ten), followed by a ten-minute presentation of the essay by the DP student in class. Extended Essay is an original independent research leading a DP student to produce a comprehensible written piece of 3,500-4,000 words in any chosen subject and title. Under Creative, Action and Service, each DP student must complete at least 150 hours spread out over one-and-a-half years, engaging in some form of Creativity, participating in sport or other physical Action, and doing social Service. What are IB World Schools? Schools recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and offering the IB curriculum are known as IB World Schools. There are just 18 IB World Schools in India [ ] scattered over 11 cities. Five of these schools have begun offering IB in the past five months alone. The list of IB World Schools in India is as follows: Western India • American School of Bombay, Mumbai [ ] -- Day school offering PYP, MYP & DP • Dhirubhai Ambani [ ] International School, Mumbai -- Day school offering DP • Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai -Day school offering DP • Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai -- Day school offering DP • Ahmedabad [ ] International School, Ahmedabad -- Day School offering PYP • Mahatma Gandhi [ ] International School, Ahmedabad -- Day school offering MYP • Mahindra United World College of India, Pune -- Boarding school offering DP • Mercedes-Benz International School, Pune -- Day school offering PYP & MYP North India • American Embassy School, Delhi [ ] -Day school offering DP • The British School, Delhi -- Day school offering DP • Pathways World School, Gurgaon -Boarding school offering PYP & DP • SelaQui World School, Dehra Dun -Boarding school offering DP South India • Canadian International School, Bangalore -- Mixed (Boarding & Day) school offering DP
The International School of Bangalore, Bangalore – Mixed (Boarding & Day) school offering DP • Oakridge International School, Hyderabad -- Day school offering PYP • Chinmaya International Residential School, Coimbatore -- Boarding school offering DP • Good Shepherd International School, Ooty – Boarding school offering DP • Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal – Boarding school offering DP East India No IB Schools in Eastern India yet. Only one IB World School in India, The American School of Bombay, is an IB-only school (offering no other curriculum). It is also the only •
Why should I select IB for my child? 1. The IB Diploma has earned universal reputation for rigorous assessment, giving students access to the top colleges and universities in India and the world. IB is fast becoming the programme of choice for Indian students preparing to pursue higher education abroad. 2. The IB curriculum equips students with the tools needed to succeed in higher education, such as self-confidence, preparedness, research skills, organisational skills and being actively engaged in own learning. 3. Some universities even offer scholarships to IB diploma holders. 4. University admissions around the world are getting competitive by the day. Admission officers are increasingly looking for other evidence that a student will succeed in the university - such as exposure to quality curriculum, research abilities, international outlook and social service - all enhanced by IB. Is the IB only for the elite? Pursuing the IB programme can be very expensive, with annual fees as high as Rs 250,000. But the IBO vigorously maintains that the IB programme is not elitist. Mahatma Gandhi International School, an IB World School based in Ahmedabad, is a 200-student municipal school where slum children study together with expatriate children. How can I teach at an IB World School? The IBO conducts frequent workshops for prospective and experienced IB World School teachers.
THIS DIWALI WELCOME GUESTS WITH A RANGOLI! Step 1: Select the Diwali Rangoli Design
Step 5: Start the design by taking a small pinch of the white rangoli powder. Many people make the mistake of picking up the powder the way they do salt or masala powder, with the thumb and forefinger tightly holding the powder and dropping it straight on the surface to make the lines of the design. What you should do is hold therangoli powder in such a way that it sort of trickles off from the side very gently. This creates a much thinner line than if you simply dropped it directly on the surface.
Count how many dots are needed horizonatlly and how many dots are needed vertically (this design is 9 dots vertically and 9 dots horizontally)
Step2: Apply gheru (brown earthy clay) on the surface (either on the ground directly or on any flat surface). I have done the rangoli on a wooden plank left over after carpentry work!
Note the gentle sideways-movement of sprinkling the white rangoli powder
Step 6: Start the design from one corner and move on to the other corners, as it is then easier to do the center pattern of the rangoli design.
Flat surface on which to make the rangoli design
Step 3: If, like me, you cannot make dots in a straight line freehand, use a ruler or a paper already punched with holes. It is always best to use white rangoli powder to make the dots as these are more clearly visible than coloured rangoli dots. Colours should be used to fill in the rangoli design.
Step 4: Carefully lift the punched-holes paper by raising it and quickly tilting it off to the side on a paper, so that the rangoli powder on the paper does not spill on to the flat surface of your design.
Do one corner first
Step 7: After doing the 4 corners, do the center diamond pattern
Corners and center completed
Step 8 and 9: Complete the full design little by little
Step 10: Never put coloured rangoli powder directly as filling for the rangoli design. You must always mix it first with a little white powder. However, remember that the more white powder you use, the lighter the shade you will get. So put little at a time till you get the desired colour shade.
Mixing colured golden powder with a little white rangoli powder
Step 11 onwards till final completed design: Now, fill up each section of the rangolidesign with other colours. Do not overdo it and make it over-the-top colourful!
FINAL OUTPUT !
CORBETT - THE LAND OF TRUMPET & ROAR
Located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, Corbett National Park acts as a protected area for Bengal tigers of India, which are a critically endangered species. Corbett National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. The standard altitude of this national park ranges from 360 m to 1,040 m. It is home to around 50 species of trees, 580 bird species and 50 species of animals along with 25 reptile species. Sprawled across an area of 1,308.58 square km, the region includes 520 sq km of dense core area while the buffer area spreads across 797.72 sq km. The dense core area of the reserve forms the Jim Corbett National Park. This national park comprises 512.8 sq km of area, which covers riverine belts, hills, marshy depressions, lakes, streams and grasslands. History of Corbett Named after the hunter and conservationist James E Corbett, Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. Jim Corbett played a key role in the establishment of the reserve. Formerly, some of the areas of this park were part of the princely state of Tehri Garhwal. In order to make the area less vulnerable for Rohilla invaders, the forests located within the region were cleared. However, a part of this region was ceded to the East India Company by the Raja of Tehri. This was done by him so as to return favours to the East India Company as it had assisted the Raja of Tehri in ousting gurkhas from his land.
A tribe of the Terai, which was known as the Bokas, settled on this land and began cultivation. However, in the 1860s, with the advent of British rule, this tribe was evicted from the land. After this, the control of the land was passed on to the hands of the British Forest Department. The department, after gaining control over the land, prohibited cultivation along with operation of cattle stations of this land. In 1907, the British administration focussed on the possibility of establishing a game reserve on this land. As a result of this consideration, in 1936, a reserve area known as Hailey National Park was established which sprawls across an area of 323.75 sq km. However, this preserve was renamed as Ramganga National Park in 1954-55, which was later renamed again in 1955-56 as Corbett National Park. In 1974, Jim Corbett National Park was chosen as the location for Project Tiger. At present, this national park is among the 13 protected areas, which is covered under the Terai Arc Landscape Programme by the World Wildlife Fund. This park does not authorise hunting, however it permits timber cutting for domestic purposes. Later, rules were passed, which prohibited killing and capturing of reptiles, mammals and birds. The best time to visit Corbett National Park is from November 15 to June 15. The park remains closed for the rest of the year as its roads are washed out during monsoons. However, the buffer zones Jhirna and Sitabani are open throughout the year. Things to do in Corbett Jeep safaris are conducted at 6 am and 2.30 in the afternoon. Safaris can be booked and tickets can be bought by tourists at Ramnagar, the headquarters of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Elephant safaris are also conducted inside the park, which start from Dhikala near the Patli Dun Valley. Local guesthouses in Corbett have canteens that serve simple food. Books on the tiger and souvenirs can be bought at the canteen
in Bijrani range forest. Tourists and adventure enthusiasts can also try out various budget packages for trip to Corbett. Travelling to Corbett To reach Corbett, Ramnagar is the gateway. at 51 km away from the national park. The best way to reach Ramnagar is through Delhi. Although the nearest airport to the destination is in Patnagar, 50 km away, Delhi is the closest international airport. Ramnagar railway station is connected to Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and other nearby towns. Tourists can also take a bus from Nainital or Delhi to reach the destination. The town’s bus station is located near the railway station. National Highway 121 connects Ramnagar to other cities. Corbett Museum houses memorabilia of the famous conservationist and writer Jim Corbett. At Corbett Waterfall, which drops from a height of almost 20 m, tourists can enjoy camping and a family picnic. Situated at the fringes of Patli Dun valley, Dhikala has a rest house, which was built a hundred year ago. By Air: Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50 km is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300 km is the nearest international airport. By Rail: Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park. By Road: Dhikala is 300 km from Delhi, 403 km from Lucknow and 51 km from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-MurababadRamnagar. The turn off is some 7 km beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly. Kichha. Rudrapur. Doraha. Kashipur. Delhi to Corbett Road Map
Corbett National Park features a variety of places to stay as the accommodation here ranges from luxury hotels to budget hotels, forest lodges and camps. Most of the accommodations are located outside the park and are approximately 10 to 12 kms away. If you want to have a luxuriousand memorable holiday and have no budget constraints then choose to stay in Corbett Leela Vilas, Corbett Hideaway, Infinity Resort, Solluna Resort or Country Inn Treetops Resort. A deluxe hotel will cost you a little less than the luxury hotel and will provide you with great comfort and service. Accommodations under this category are Tiger Camp, Corbett River View Retreat, Ramganga Resort and Ashoka's Tiger Trail, which is situated inside the park. If you are looking for a standard hotel then try Corbett Suman Grand, The Wild Crest Resort, Corbett Jungle Club or Corbett Jungle Club. In the budgetcategory you can try Corbett Kingdom or Corbett International these places are equipped with basic amenities and are fit for budget travellers. In case you want a bit of an adventure then choose to book your stay inforest lodges or camps like Dhikala Forest Lodge, Gairal Forest Lodge or Camp Forktail Creek Jungle Lodge.
IS DIWALI KUCH MEETHA HO JAAYE ? Diwali, one of the biggest Hindu festivals is right around the corner, and its time to get cooking some delicious sweets and snacks. If you are in India, you’d be relishing tonnes of decadent sweets that would be decking the Mithaiwallahs or Halwai ki Dukan (sweetmeat shops). But being in US, its hard to find some of those authentic delicacies. yet, that’s no reason to sit back and brood. Here are some really easy yet delicious Diwali Special Sweets that you can make right at your home; make the most of your time, so you can enjoy the other celebrations too with equal gusto!
1. Rava-Besan Laddoos Ingredients: 1 cup Besan (Gram Flour) 1 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter) 2 cup Rava (Semolina) 1 cup Sugar 1-2 cup Water Sliced Almonds and cashews to garnish Method: Take the ghee in a non-stick pan. Once the ghee is melted add rava to it and half roast it till it becomes faint light pinkish and starts giving out roasted smell. Don’t overcook it. Then add the besan to it and roast again for about 5 mins till the mixture becomes golden brown in color. Along with this, keep another pan to make the sugar syrup with all the sugar and water. Keep stirring the sugar syrup and check the consistency till it comes to single-wired texture (take a little sugar syrup between your fingers and check to see that the syrup forms a single strand as you pull your fingers apart). Take the rava-besan mixture in a plate and allow it to cool. Once the sugar syrup is done, don’t let it cool much, and add it to the rava till it becomes like a thick paste. Keep adding the syrup a little at
a time, just enough so you can make a loose ball when you take some mixture in your hand. Mix everything well and let it rest for 7-8 hours or even for overnight, to be on the safer side. You can see that the mixture when cooled enough, it becomes a bit thicker than before; Make laddus out of it and garnish them with sliced almonds and cashews. These can be stored in an air-tight container for about 10-12 days at room temperature, and more if refrigerated.
2. Koprapaak (Coconut Burfi) Ingredients: 1 can condensed milk 2 cups dessicated coconut 2 tsp cardamom powder 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup nuts – chopped (pistachios, almonds, cashews) A few strands of saffron – to decorate Method: Keep a little coconut and a few pistachios aside for garnishing. Mix the condensed milk and the remaining coconut in a bowl. Add the sugar and elaichi powder and stir on a low flame for about 4-5 mins. The milk is already thick, so don’t overheat else it may get burnt. Remove from flame, then add the chopped nuts and set aside till the mixture has cooled down enough to handle with your hands. Shape into small laddoos(round balls). Roll each laddoo in a little dessicated coconut. Garnish each with a slit of pistachio and saffron. Alternately, you can spread the mixture after removing from flame into a slightly greased plate or thali which has edges. Then use a knife to cut into squares or diamonds if you want to make Coconut Burfi instead of laddoos.
whistles. After that remove the lid and add milk to cooked rice. Let it boil for 5 mins, then add sugar. Boil again for 5 mins. After that add condensed milk to it to make it nice and thick. Finally add cashew nuts, garnish with some saffron strands, and serve, either hot or cold.
3. Microwave Peda (Milk Pedas) Ingredients: 1 tin (nestle) Condensed Milk 1 cup (whole) Milk Powder 1 tbsp Kewra Essence or Rose Essence 1/4 cup finely chopped Pistachio 2 tbsp melted (unsalted) Butter Method: Mix together the condensed milk, milk powder, melted butter and the essence in a microwave dish (preferably) a corning ware dish. Microwave it for first four minutes. Remove and stir it thoroughly. Again microwave it for another 2 minutes. Remove and let it cool for sometime. Divide them equally into small lemon sized balls. Take an empty thread spool and one by one press the balls with the spool on a wax paper. Now you get a beautiful design. Sprinkle the finely chopped pistachio on the pedas. The pedas are ready. Serve it on a decorated dish.
4. Phirni or Kheer(Rice Pudding) Ingredients: 1 cup – rice 1 litre – milk 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 cup condensed milk (unsweetened) 1 cup – sugar ** you can reduce the sugar to half or skip it if using sweetened condensed milk cashew nuts fried in ghee – for garnish Method: Wash the rice once. Keep it aside. Fry some sugar in ghee for a min. Add the rice to the sugar and fry for a min. Add 2 cups of water to it and allow it to cook in a pressure cooker upto 3
5. Shahi Pista Roll or Pista Burfi Ingredients: Pista (Pistachios), unsalted and chopped, 1 Tbsp Khoya or mawa, 1/2 cup Milk powder, 1 tspn Sugar, 2 Tbsp Varak (silver foil), 3-4 sheets (optional) Cardamom, powdered, 1/2 tspn Method: Take khoya and sugar in a thick pan and heat over medium heat with continuous stirring till it start to leave the sides, about 5 minutes. Add cardamom powder. Transfer to a plate and let it cool so that it is comfortable to touch. Add milk powder and knead well to make it a dough. Divide the dough into smaller balls and roll each to form a long cylindrical (tube) of diameter 1 cm. Carefully stick the silver foil all round each of the tubes. (optional) Cut each roll into smaller rolls of 2cm size. Store in an air-tight container. If its too hard for you to make the rolls, just spread the mixture on a greased plate, let it cool, then cut into diamond shapes to make Pista Burfi instead.
THE 10 UNUSUAL TECH DIWALI 2012 GIFTS
clock with your device. It comes bundled with Songbird music manager so you can sync music between your phone and PC, and a free app for more functions. This device is priced at Rs 5,999 in India. If your happen to use Apple devices, then you can go for Philips AJ3270D, priced at Rs 3,999. This device lets you play your favorite music from and iPod, iPhone and also charges them and comes with a digital alarm clock, so you can wake up to your favourite
The USB Paper Shredder and Letter Opener combo is simple plug-and-play device compatible with all operating systems. Not only is it perfect for use when plugged into a computer, but can be operated by AA batteries as well, making it suitable for emergencies. Available in the market for Rs 995, it has a 1.6L plastic container to collect all shredded paper, along with a forward/reverse button.
Charging your smartphone anytime, anywhere becomes easy with the Sony CP-ELSB powerbank. Compatible with most smartphones, this device has a 2,000mAh battery that will charge your phone when it runs out of juice.
Parrot A R Drone 2.0 is a quadracopter gaming device equipped to fly at a height of 162 feet and is fitted with a 720p 30fps HD camera to view and record the flight. It can be operated and controlled with any smartphone and tablet, including iPhones, iPads and gadgets powered by Android. Other features of the quadracopter include 360degree in-flight rotation, HD video recording, indoor and outdoor flying option and Wi-Fi. It also supports video recording via USB device. Parrot A R Drone 2.0 is available at Rs 31,990 in India, with a year-long
The device measures (28x125x26.5mm) and weighs just 87grams and can be recharged via USB cable, with charging time of approximately 6 hours. The Sony CP-ELSB powerbank is available in the Indian market at a price of Rs 1,350.
Philips AS111 Android Docking station plays and charges Android phones and auto-synchronises its
Looking for wireless speakers? Here it is. Nokia Play 360 wireless speakers are available for Rs 9,350 in the market. As the name says, the speakers have 360-degree omni-directional sound and plays music through Bluetooth 2.1. Other options for connectivity include NFC, microUSB charger connector and 3.5 mm standard audio jack. With a price tag of Rs 9,350, these wireless speakers measure 110x124x110mm, weigh 514 gram and offer operating time of 21 hours.
covered by good quality synthetic cloth rather than cheap foam. This waistband amplifier boasts of zero distortion for jarring-free sound quality.
It can be quite frustrating if your gadget's battery dies while you are travelling and even worse when the back-up battery is missing.
The device can also double up as a music player and can play mp3 audio seamlessly via USB. Priced at Rs 1,300 in India, John Barrel JBPA786 portable waistband amplifier has a Li-Po battery that is charged via the 12V DC charger which comes with the device.
The Torus Solar Backpack, priced at Rs 9,700, is there to help you. The backpack has a detachable solar panel zip pouch, so you can simply connect your smartphone to the cable attached to this solar-powered external battery.
Winters will set in soon and to protect your hands from harsh cold here is a pair of USB-powered gloves. Weighing just 900 grams, the highly efficient thermal gloves are powered by USB cable and use voltage as low as 5V.
Micromax Canvas 2 A110 – Rs. 10399/Key Features : • 8 MP Primary Camera • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) • Wi-Fi Enabled • 5-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen • Android v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS • 0.3 MP Secondary Camera • 1 GHz Dual Core Processor • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
Completely safe and reliable, these gloves look stylish and quickly raise the temperature to a comfortable level. You can take home this pair of USB-powered gloves at a price of Rs 621 in India.
John Barrel JBPA786 portable waistband amplifier is the perfect Diwali gift for those who frequently conduct guided tours and seminars. This device can amplify your voice to a level that a group of 40 to 50 people can hear you easily. When you want to tell a few points to your audience, you can use its head-mic, which is
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10 TIPS ON HOW TO BUDGET AND ORGANIZE YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTING LIST Holiday shopping probably isn't on most people's "favorite things" list. For many, it's a frenzied month-long process that begins with a Black Friday stampede and ends with a desperate trip to the mall on Diwali Eve. In between, there's usually a lot of confusion, anxiety and moneyhemorrhaging. If, like so many holiday shoppers, you don't keep careful track of your spending, you can easily get carried away and end up maxed out -- with stress and your credit cards. So how do you avoid busting your holiday budget this year? Two words: Get organized. We've come up with 10 ways to spend less, be more productive and stay calm throughout your holiday gift-giving. If you take this advice to heart, we guarantee you won't be making that dreaded trip to the mall the day before Diwali or Christmas.
10: Start Early Camping out for Discounts is many people's idea of starting early for holiday shopping. But we suggest getting started much, much sooner. If a gift idea pops into your head in March and you see a great deal, why not grab it? By making holiday shopping a year-round activity, you'll be able to shop around at your leisure and avoid panicky last-minute spending.
9: Prioritize The holiday shopping spirit is certainly infectious, and when you're in an overcrowded mall with just a few days to go before exchanging presents, it's easy to panic and lose track of exactly who you need to buy for. So think ahead and make a list of the absolute must-buys -- with a spending limit for each person -- and stick to it.
8: Comparison Shop Online "Thou Shall Do Your Research" is the most important of the shopping commandments, and at no time is it more crucial than during the holidays. There are so many deals and promotions online that you'd be crazy to buy the first thing you see. Chances are you won't have to pay full price if you shop around a little -- even if you don't find a good sale right off the bat, you should be able to score a coupon code or free shipping. Sites like snapdeal.com and flipkart.com are good places to start.
7: Ask Around Its fun to dream up gifts for your friends and family each one more special (and expensive) than the next. But you'll be doing yourself -- and your budget -- a favor by getting an idea of what people want. Asking for gift advice might remove the surprise factor, but it also eliminates timeconsuming guesswork -- and impulse buying.
6: Get Gift Receipts With all this thoughtfulness, research and advance planning, you're going to choose the perfect gift for everyone on your list, right? Sure, it's possible! But chances are you'll strike out with someone, so play it safe and always include a gift receipt to ensure a hasslefree exchange. You wouldn't want your hardearned money to go to waste on a gift no one wants or uses.
5: Go Homemade Handmade gifts are by far the best way to save cash over the holidays. Wannabe Martha Stewarts can whip themselves into a frenzy this time of year, but don't count out homemade if you're not a crafty type. You can never go wrong with the gift of baked goodies. Find an easy cookie recipeand bake away -- if the gift is from your heart, that's what really counts. 4: Set Price Limits for Gift Swaps Remember that episode of "The Office" where everyone fights over the iPod that Michael brings to the Secret Santa party? That's where your gift swap will end up if you don't set a strict price limit. Workplace holiday events are awkward enough without adding money confusion (and overspending) to the mix 3: Re-gift Yes, re-gifting is kind of tacky. But we've all done it, and it's definitely hard to resist if you're on a tight budget. Just make sure the gift is unworn, unused and unopened -- and that you're not re-gifting to someone who could possibly know (or be!) the original giver. Send it as far away as possible -- to the other side of the family, maybe, or to a friend on the other side of the country. We won't tell.
2: Make a Donation Why not give charitable contributions for the holidays? It's guaranteed to be appreciated, especially if you pick specific causes that each of your loved ones loves. Plus, sticking to your budget will be a breeze. Oh, and should we mention another little advantage called "tax
deduction?" Just be sure to keep track of the charities, the amount you contributed and in whose names.
1: Keep Track Remember that gift list we talked about? It won't do you any good if you don't pay attention to it. Stay within your budget for each person and keep a running tally of how much you've spent. If you have the list with you at all times, you'll be much more likely to keep impulse purchases in check. General Tips: 1. Don't be afraid to make changes to your budget – a good budget is always evolving. 2. Hang on to a copy of your gift budget after the holidays are over; it'll be helpful in planning next year's budget. 3. Use the Holiday Spending Worksheet to establish an overall holiday budget. What You Need • Holiday Gift Spending Worksheet • Calculator • Pen or Pencil
President Barack Obama's re-election in the United States elicited strong feelings from optimism to skepticism around the world. A sampling of global reaction: “One of the first things I want to talk to Barack about is how we must do more to try and solve this crisis (in Syria). Above all, congratulations to Barack. I've enjoyed working with him, I think he's a very successful U.S. president and I look forward to working with him in the future.'' British Prime Minister David Cameron, on a visit to Syrian refugees on the Jordanian border. “Your re-election is a clear choice in favor of an America that is open, unified, completely engaged in the international scene and conscious of the challenges facing our planet: peace, the economy and the environment.'' French President Francois Hollande. Pope Benedict XVI sent a message to Obama expressing hope that ``ideals of liberty and justice, which guided the founders of the U.S.A., may continue to shine on the road ahead for the nation.'' Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi. “When you were elected in 2008, you inspired the world with a call to take responsibility for the problems we face as global citizens. Since then, you have made earnest efforts to live up to that great hope and trust placed in you by the American public. I believe you have been re-elected now in recognition of that effort.'' the Dalai Lama. The United Nations said SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon ``warmly congratulates'' Obama on his victory and looks forward to continuing to work with his administration on the many global challenges ahead that range ``from ending the bloodshed in Syria, to getting the Middle East peace process back on track, to promoting sustainable development and tackling the challenges posed by climate change.'' ``I will continue to work with President Obama to preserve the strategic interests of Israel's citizens.''
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has had a strained relationship with the American president over Iran and the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. "During the last 4 years when Obama was U.S. president, no breakthrough happened in relations between Iran and the U.S. At the beginning of his first term the situation was a bit better, but as he went on the relations got much worse, with the sanctions being imposed. So I think the outcome of the election that was just held will not make any difference for Iran.'' Amir Karimi, - Iran “As a mother and as a grandmother who raises boy children, I think that the symbolism of having a black man occupy the highest office is something that can make my children very aspirational to know that this is possible, you know, in their lifetime.'' Zindzi Mandela, daughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela. ``If both parties try to overcome the accumulated distrust and turn over a new leaf, if America comes to realize that it needs to work with Vladimir Putin instead of thinking that it doesn't like the Russia that we live in, then we could achieve results.'' Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the Russian Duma's foreign affairs committee, calling for a new start to U.S.-Russia relations. ``Sandy was a climate change warning. Obama must now take the stage and fulfill the promise of hope the world needs.'' Kumi Naidoo, international executive director of Greenpeace. The trust that the American people wanted to renew in you will allow the international community, Europe and Italy to benefit from your leadership without interruptions. ... With your confirmation at the White House, Italy knows it can count on a strong and united America.'' Italian Premier Mario Monti. ``I think Obama is a man eminently capable of building bridges between the Democrats and Republicans. And if you look at the challenges ahead for America bringing down unemployment, getting the economy going again, strengthening the political and trade relationships with Europe and Asia there are plenty of reasons to do so.'' Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S SPEECH IN CHICAGO AFTER HIS RE-ELECTION: Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward. It moves forward because of you. It moves forward because you reaffirmed the spirit that has triumphed over war and depression, the spirit that has lifted this country from the depths of despair to the great heights of hope, the belief that while each of us will pursue our own individual dreams, we are an American family and we rise or fall together as one nation and as one people. Tonight, in this election, you, the American people, reminded us that while our road has been hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we have fought our way back, and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America the best is yet to come. I want to thank every American who participated in this election, whether you voted for the very first time or waited in line for a very long time. By the way, we have to fix that. Whether you pounded the pavement or picked up the phone, whether you held an Obama sign or a Romney sign, you made your voice heard and you made a difference. I just spoke with Gov. Romney and I congratulated him and Paul Ryan on a hard-fought campaign. We may have battled fiercely, but it's only because we love this country deeply and we care so strongly about its future. From George to Lenore to their son Mitt, the Romney family has chosen to give back to America through public service and that is the legacy that we honor and applaud tonight. In the weeks ahead, I also look forward to sitting down with Gov. Romney to talk about where we can work together to move this country forward. I want to thank my friend and partner of the last four years, America's happy warrior, the best vice president anybody could ever hope for, Joe Biden. And I wouldn't be the man I am today without the woman who agreed to marry me 20 years ago. Let me say this publicly: Michelle, I have never loved you more. I have never been prouder to watch the rest of America fall in love with you, too, as our nation's first lady. Sasha and Malia, before our
very eyes you're growing up to become two strong, smart beautiful young women, just like your mom. And I'm so proud of you guys. But I will say that for now one dog's probably enough. To the best campaign team and volunteers in the history of politics. The best. The best ever. Some of you were new this time around, and some of you have been at my side since the very beginning. But all of you are family. No matter what you do or where you go from here, you will carry the memory of the history we made together and you will have the lifelong appreciation of a grateful president. Thank you for believing all the way, through every hill, through every valley. You lifted me up the whole way and I will always be grateful for everything that you've done and all the incredible work that you put in. I know that political campaigns can sometimes seem small, even silly. And that provides plenty of fodder for the cynics that tell us that politics is nothing more than a contest of egos or the domain of special interests. But if you ever get the chance to talk to folks who turned out at our rallies and crowded along a rope line in a high school gym, or saw folks working late in a campaign office in some tiny county far away from home, you'll discover something else. You'll hear the determination in the voice of a young field organizer who's working his way through college and wants to make sure every child has that same opportunity. You'll hear the pride in the voice of a volunteer who's going door to door because her brother was finally hired when the local auto plant added another shift. You'll hear the deep patriotism in the voice of a military spouse who's working the phones late at night to make sure that no one who fights for this country ever has to fight for a job or a roof over their head when they come home. That's why we do this. That's what politics can be. That's why elections matter. It's not small, it's big. It's important. Democracy in a nation of 300 million can be noisy and messy and complicated. We have our own opinions. Each of us has deeply held beliefs. And when we go through tough times, when we make big decisions as a country, it necessarily stirs passions, stirs up controversy. That won't change after tonight, and it shouldn't. These arguments we have are a mark of our liberty. We can never forget that as we speak people in distant nations are risking their lives right now just for a chance to argue about the issues that matter, the chance to cast their ballots like we did today.
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is lately riding high on the success of blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Released on August 15, the film has already ammased over Rs.170 crore and is on its way to creating more records. To make sure the film got one of the best openings ever, YRF released the film in over 3,000 screens. Now, YRF is reportedly planning to go bigger with its mega Diwali release.
Both the films have a special advantage - a clean week before and after their release on November 13
This Diwali, the Bollywood box office is expected to be on fire with two major releases - Shah Rukh Khan's yet untitled film with Yash Chopra, and Ajay Devgn-starrer Son Of Sardaar. The buzz is strong for both projects, which are most likely to mint at least Rs.100 crore, according to trade pundits. Both the films have a special advantage - a clean week before and after their release on November 13. "There are no other films releasing in that period. So it's an added bonus. We are expecting both the films to collect Rs.100 crore-plus during Diwali," Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts told IANS. The Shah Rukh-starrer marks the return of veteran filmmaker Chopra to direction after a hiatus of eight years. He is currently shooting for the romantic drama in the scenic locales of the Kashmir Valley. His movie also stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma and is said to feature King Khan in his true-blue romantic avatar, making it one of the most awaited releases of the year. Son Of Sardaar, a romantic comedy directed by Ashwini Dhir, features Ajay and Sanjay Dutt in key roles, with Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla essaying the female leads. The movie's teasers have received a positive response. A budget of at least Rs.60 crore each is said to have been involved in the making of the two films as per industry sources. Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combines opined: "Yash Chopra's film will have the edge over the other and will benefit more. But both the films have the potential to survive and should collect around Rs.100 crore each."
"The buzz and excitement for the as yet untitled film is tremendous. The film also marks the coming together yet again of the award-winning duo of music maestro A.R.Rahman and poet and lyricist Gulzar, adding to the appeal of the film," Rafiq Gangjee, vice president (Marketing and Communications), YRF, told IANS. "Given all of this, while we are planning an extensive release worldwide this Diwali, it is too early to predict the number of screens finally. This will only firm up much closer to the release on November 13," added Gangjee. According to industry grapevine, YRF has booked the pre-booked maximum screens for the new film."But it should not be a problem for Son Of Sardaar as eventually, if the film has a strong content, it will have a long run," said Thadani. Since the opening weekend collections have become the deciding factor for a film's fate, it has become a trend to pre-book screens to make the most of the first three days. There's no denying that the strategy turned out to be correct for Kabir Khan-directed Ek Tha Tiger. Explaining the phenomenon, trade analyst Vinod Mirani said: "Ek Tha Tiger was released in 3,300 screens with six shows per day in multiplexes. The idea was to collect maximum within the two days of the release."It worked for Ek Tha Tiger because it had a solo release on Independence Day, then there was the Eid weekend, and it had Salman Khan. The film managed to collect Rs.175 crore in 12 days." Mirani says while the formula worked for action thriller Ek Tha Tiger, it may or may not work with Chopra's own directorial "because his films are generally lengthy". "The number of shows (a film gets) get reduced because of that," he said, adding that "there is an audience for both the films"
Aries (Mar. 20--Apr. 19) : Surprise, changeability, and general rebellion are the qualities prominent this week. You may be the one who feels rebellious and wants to be left alone. If you have words on your mind regarding a relationship, they may fall right out of your mouth when you least expect it. Think carefully before you speak.
Libra (Sep. 23--Oct. 22) You have favorable aspects concerning the law, travel, publishing, the internet, education and church activities. People will invite you everywhere. Your emotional or physical health may require some attention. An old “wound” is involved. You may feel an internal conflict between joining and holding back.
Taurus (Apr. 20--May 19): You are in a sensitive frame of mind at this time. One or more friends may step on an old wound unintentionally. If you must, lick the wound for a bit. Your better solution is to pour extra energy into exercise or other selfimprovement routine. Think about making one or more attractive improvements in your environment.
Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21) : The “rules and regs” weigh heavily on your shoulders with Saturn in your sign. This is normal at the beginning of this transit. Within a few weeks you will become acclimated to the new internal environment. This week, a part of you wants to escape. Don’t burn bridges in your wake.
Gemini (May 20 -- June 20) : Activities involving children and/or lovers prove to be great fun. On the other hand, you may be feeling confusion concerning your partner or business contacts. Double check on facts, data, and directions that come your way. Pay careful attention to communications and messages.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 --Dec. 20) : You are in an especially cordial frame of mind at this time, and likely to invite people to your home, or to share whatever you have to offer. Your spirits are high and you have a need to be social. Romance is highlighted, along with the potential for travel.
Cancer (June 21--Jul y 21) : We are approaching an eclipse season that begins on the 13th. It is possible you will be especially sensitive to everyone’s feelings this week. Don’t set yourself up for a hard three weeks. People can recover. Ruminating over issues is rarely helpful and it is hard on your overall attitude.
Capricorn ( Dec 21 -- Jan 19) : Saturn’s change of signs has probably brought you to a shift of attention. You may be asked to accept responsibilities in community affairs or organizations to which you belong. If the recent years have caused you to take up the mantle of constant work, it is possible you are realizing that you’ve become isolated.
Leo (July 22 --Aug. 21): Your attention is channeled into home, hearth, and family during this period. Elderly people or things may be requiring your attention. Sudden problems may develop with your high tech equipment or internet connection. The coming eclipse on the 13 th is the culprit.
Aquarius (Jan. 20--Feb. 17) : You have arrived at a point that I call “promotion or departure”. If you love your life direction, you will take on more responsibility and become recognized for your efforts. If you are ready to dump it, now is the time to choose a direction and environment that is more suited to you..
Virgo (Aug 22--Sep. 22) : You may be feeling irritable and a little nervous. You can’t be sure whether someone significant in your life is really telling you the truth or treating you honestly. The probability is that there is some sort of deception present, but it may be you is telling yourself what you want to hear. Don’t leap to conclusions.
Pisces (Feb. 18--Mar. 19) : You would be happy to take the first flight to Tahiti and never bat an eye over it. Short of that, you may be taking small mental breaks this week, with lots of daydreaming and drifting. Make a special effort to keep up with keys, tickets, and other small items. Paperwork snarls may become a problem.
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