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RNI No. HARENG/2011/39319, Postal Regn. No. GRG/35/2012-2014

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olicing Gurgaon has become a major challenge – especially due to the rapid increase in population, a large floating workforce, porous borders with Delhi and closeness to Mewat (which has long been known as a favourite haunt of criminals). The task has been made more challenging by the paucity of policemen in the City. The City’s poor planning, bad engineering and inadequate infrastructure further makes it difficult to ensure the safety and security of residents. Notwithstanding these problems, the new Gurgaon Police Chief, Navdeep Singh Virk, firmly believes that tahings are going to significantly improve in the City in the next few months, starting with the functioning of the Police department. Virk strongly believes in the application of technology, to ensure maximum results with and minimum deployment. Further, the strongest message that

he has sent to all the rank and file is that no level of corruption will be tolerated in the department. "The feedback on the message has been good", says Virk. He has asked the Vigilance department to be extra vigilant on corruption. When Friday Gurgaon was interviewing the Commissioner,

a message came that the Vigilance team had nabbed a head constable in Rajendra Park, for asking for money in lieu of a ‘favour’. Virk says that the biggest challenge for him is to streamline the Traffic system in a city that is a poor example of ‘urbanisation’. "The City has been badly planned, For

example, the roads are engineered in such a manner that no amount of policing can really improve the traffic," he says. Traffic Management is about engineering, education and enforcement, says Virk. However, given the current situation, he has little option other than stationing more policemen (from an already low number) on the road. This can at best be a temporary measure. Virk and his team are also implementing some ‘local’ initiatives to tackle the building traffic problems – like placing concrete blocks at both sides of Bilaspur Chowk, which has ended the permanent traffic jams there. Virk has also met the Gurgaon MLA and asked for an improvement in the road infrastructure On safety and security, the Police Commissioner would like to work on an area wise security system. Vehicle thefts are endemic in the City, and the entire police force has been tasked to ensure that these are controlled. The Commissioner also would like all car owners to instal a GPS tracking system in their vehicles, and be vigi-

Will this be the Year of MCG? { Abhishek Behl FG }

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CG Gurgaon, which till now has been a laggard in building infrastructure as well as providing maintenance services to the City, is trying to shake off its inertia. The new Commissioner, Vikas Gupta (IAS), says that this year will see the transformation of MCG into a civic powerhouse. The reasons for its failure in the past have been many, but most important has been the lack of political will and support from Chandigarh. The change in government, and the arrival of a new Commissioner, has finally given some hope to the City’s residents. Vikas Gupta says that the responsibility of the civic agency is to ensure ‘planned development’, and the provision of civic services to the residents of the city (by also maintaining civic facilities and amenities). The MCG Chief says that one

of his key priorities is to ensure the safety of citizens, especially during the nights; and for this, MCG would initially instal streetlights all across its area within the next 6 months. "This is not only important for the safety of citizens, but also for business during the evening and late hours," says the Commissioner. He has sought the support of the Councillors on this. Further, to make Gurgaon more beautiful, and to ensure that various patches of land in colonies are utilised properly, MCG plans to turn these into small and big parks. "We will develop these parks, and then the RWAs can maintain them in a proper manner," he says. The most prominent work to be undertaken by MCG this year will be the building of three underpasses - at IFFCO Chowk, Signature Towers and Rajiv Chowk (to help end the perpetual traffic jams at these intersections). "NHAI and Haryana government have agreed to partly finance the project, and MCG plans to take a soft loan from the NCR Planning Board for these

projects,"says Gupta. An amount of Rs 786 crores is likely to be spent on these underpasses. The MCG Commissioner laments that despite being a mega-city, Gurgaon does not have a plan for garbage disposal and sanitation. To rectify this anomaly, MCG has now asked the Councillors to identify places where the garbage can be disposed safely. "Further, there is no public convenience anywhere – even in a place like Rajiv Chowk, where thousands of people throng everyday. There is no bus queue shelter either. We are going to Contd. on p 6

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lant while parking their cars. "We have also ensured that the police are more accessible through the use of technology - people can approach us through phone, email or even WhatsApp,” says Virk. The police force is already internally communicating and being monitored through WhatsApp, and also using it to exchange information with the public. This change in the working of the police is being felt by the residents, and many have been sending Virk messages appreciating the same, as well as offering new ideas about how technology can be deployed to enhance police efficiency. "We are open to all ideas and I request and welcome all citizens of Gurgaon to send me their ideas on how to adopt technology to better the working of the police,” says Virk. For night patrols, the Gurgaon Police has deployed two ACPs to supervise the ‘nakas’ – and one of their responsibilities is to post a message and a picture of each naka and share it on the WhatsApp group. Contd. on p 6

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'On behalf of MCG I wish a very Happy New Year to all the residents of Gurgaon. My priorities for 2015 are: road repair, signage, sewerage, sanitation, street lighting, and provision of 24-hours drinking water (for which a pilot project will first be undertaken). Dustbins will be provided across the City, so that people do not throw garbage on the road or in open spaces. I also promise that the functioning of the municipal corporation will be efficient and transparent'.

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 The ‘CM Window’, for capturing and addressing citizen complaints, opened from December 25th; there were 24 complaints filed in Gurgaon on the first day. The CM receives 500 complaints per hour from across the State. Haryana announces a Solar Policy for all establishments – residential, commercial, industrial and institutional; actions, as per specified norms, need to be taken by September end. Non-bailable warrants have been issued to 30 accused in the ‘fake voter ID’ case, in which ex-Minister Kataria is also an accused. The State drops the proposal for a Logistics Hub at Bawal (as part of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor), after farmers agitate against the takeover of their land. High Court rules that a 5-year period given for the acquisition of land after a notification, includes the period of any stays given by courts. D.S. Dhesi is the new Haryana Chief Secretary. Rajeev Ranjan, based in Rohtak, is given additional charge as Div. Comm., Gurgaon (replacing Pradeep Kasni).

on a rave party near Tauru – 2 are arrested; the farmhouse owner is not traceable. Police chase robbers for 50km and arrest 2 after a gun battle. A fire breaks out at a Sheetla Colony house – 9 are injured (many jump from a high floor). A person posing as a bank employee defrauds another of Rs 65,000. As a security measure, Police insist that persons entering pubs should be asked for ID proof.  10 idols are stolen from a Jain temple in Shikohpur Village.

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 RWAs of HUDA sectors are divided on the move to hand over their colonies to MCG, for the maintenance of civic facilities and the provision of civic services.  New Palam Vihar residents (750 families) reject a proposed rehabilitation plan for them, and ask for the Dwarka Expressway route to be changed.  The State has agreed to probe the order given for the recent demolitions near the IAF Depot.

Hai Ye Gurgaon Meri Jaan Gurgaon Division Commissioner Pradeep Kasni is unceremoniously asked to go (immediately, and with no new assignment) after just over a month in office…ostensibly because he exposed a nexus between some State staff (babus) and ‘builders’ (land grabbers)! Is this an example of minimum government maximum governance, sarkaar?

 Over 400 people have died in road accidents across the City in 2014.  Almost 6,000 FIRs were registered in 2014 – of which 3,500 were for vehicle thefts; there were 276 snatchings and 93 murders reported.  A youth is stoned to death near Dhobi Ghat.  A man is arrested for raping a minor in Sector 10A.  44 people are held after a crackdown

Harassed residents, trying to ‘defend’ their colony (Ambience Lagoon), are hurt in a scuffle with the builder’s personnel; later, 16 residents (including 5 women) are named in an FIR, for ‘rioting’! The State still seems to be under Builder Raj. NH8 is jammed for hours on New Year’s Eve, even as MG Road is made vehicle free.

1800 180 4334 is the new centralised complaint number for DHBVN (power) complaints, from January 1. Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) twitter account: @Commissioner MCG For grievances in HUDA sectors (and even private builder areas), email admggnhuda@gmail.com

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 MCG asks for land to be allocated for street vendors – estimated at 14,174 across the City.  The HUDA Administrator has promised a crackdown on the parking mafia, stating that only 7 (parking) sites in the City are authorised.  Following an avian flu alert at the Surajkund Lake (in response to the death of birds at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh), the number of visitors has dwindled.  Pink Autos (for women) make a comeback – 50 expected on road by January end.  Very few auto operators seem interested in the NCR Permit.  A State Sports Meet is held at the Devi Lal Stadium.  3.7 lakhs people in the District still do not have an Aadhaar Card, which was cited as a prerequisite by the State for transfer of govt. scheme benefits; December 31 was the cut-off date.  An Aadhaar Kendra is inaugurated at the Vikas Sadan by the Mayor.  ‘Metro Park’ opens at the HUDA City Centre Metro Station.

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hen we think about alternate energy sources in a world where energy costs are ever rising, the usual suspects are solar energy and wind power. But the preliminary costs of installing systems that generate electricity from these natural energy sources are high. Access to power is therefore still a challenge, with 1.3 billion people across the world even today living without electricity. Science and technology may have put man on the moon, but it has failed to bring light into the homes of almost a fifth of the world – those mostly living in the poorer nations, including India. In such a situation even a flicker of light is a most welcome development. Very recently a company in the UK has invented the ‘Gravity Light’, which generates electricity with the help of the earth’s own gravity, through a mechanism wherein weights are hooked to a pulley system that is linked to a motor, which creates an electrical impulse when the weight comes down due to gravity. Deciwatt is the company that has pulled off this terrific feat; it hopes to power the homes of poor people across the globe. Back home in India, in the district of Gurgaon, a young school student, from an extremely modest background, is also making waves – using gravity. Prashant Sharma, a student of Govt. Senior Secondary School, Karola who is smitten by Physics, has discovered a simpler

way of producing electricity. Using gravity as the source of energy, his ‘system’ can enable an LED lamp to glow for over an hour. Prashant uses weights, a pulley and a dynamo to produce the electricity that can light up a bulb. As the weight (in his case a 5kg or a 10 kg weight) slips down from a height of some five feet, the pulley hooked to it causes the armature in the dynamo to revolve, in turn generating sufficient electrical energy to light up a bulb. The bulb keeps glowing as long as the weight is in a downward motion, caused by the gravitational pull of the earth. Prashant, who has been assisted by his schoolteacher, Mukat Singh Chauhan, who is also his guide for the project, is all set to showcase his wonderful innovation at the Science Congress – which is held every year. “I have long been interested in science and want to become a scientist when I grow up,’ says school boy Prashant. He comes from an extremely humble background and is the son of a farmer. Both he and his father are very clear in their minds that education must be his priority. “My ‘Gravity Lamp’ has earned me the privilege to showcase my research at the Science Congress,” says Prashant glowingly. Prashant’s interest in developing the Lamp stems from his own life experience, as he has to spend much of his time in darkness. Electricity in his village is a rare commodity. Even at this young age, Prashant realised the importance of electricity and energy. He is a keen researcher and wants his scientific research work and creative ideas to come to the aid of mankind, particularly in

the field of renewable energy. “I have made the ‘Gravity Lamp’ to reduce the darkness in our homes,” he says. The idea of a Gravity Lamp came to his mind when he realised that gravity could be a very good and cheap form of energy. “My science teacher and guide, Sri Mukat Singh, was a great inspiration and helped me and my team to develop such an instrument, which provides us light free of cost up to 3-4 hours,” he says. The modus operandi is as follows. A weight of 5-10 kg is hung through a pulley, which comes down under the influence of gravity. As the pulley rotates, it acts on the dynamo, which in turn spins and converts the rotational motion into electricity. The model is at a height of 5 feet, and Prashant says that the weight takes up to one hour to come

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down, and the lamp glows for the entire duration. He says that the time taken by the process depends on the weight, as it affects the rpm (rotations per minute) of the dynamo. Prashant is convinced that this method can be suitably upgraded, to allow for electricity to be produced for a longer period of time. “We have shown our model to villagers, through the science exhibition held at our school. Everyone praised our new idea. I have also received several suggestions and valuable tips to help us improve the model and make it useful for a large number of people,” says Prashant. He and his team now plan to install similar Gravity Lamps in their school as well as in the homes of fellow villagers. Prashant had developed the concept for a science fair in Chandigarh, and his model was selected to be displayed at the National Children's Science Congress at Mumbai in January. He will be one of only 21 students from across the country that would be showcasing their models at the five-day national level science forum. The Children Science Congress is part of the 102nd edition of the Indian Science Congress, which is organised by the Indian Science Congress Association of Kolkata. This is not the first time that Prashant made his school and family proud. Earlier, he had participated in the National Talent examination, where he had been awarded with a scholarship of Rs.500 per month. He is one of the brilliant students who has done Haryana proud. His teacher, Mukat Singh, puts it in perspective, “This was a team project and would not have been completed without Ravinarayan, Manish, Gangaram and Ravinder. I believe Prashant has a great future ahead.” Prashant says that his teacher had asked him to focus on renewable energy, which led him to think of, and exploit, gravity, which is freely available everywhere. He then read books on the principles of gravitational force. Prashant signs off by saying that he is working to further improve the model, to make the process last longer, and would like to see it become a commercially viable product.u

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06 Now, Millennium Policing  Contd from p 1 Gurgaon Police is also using mobile phones and video cameras to collect pictures and videos, which are shared live with senior police officers. For serious crimes, multiple police teams co-ordinate with each other through technology and mobile applications. This has already led to the speedy resolution of a few serious crimes – like the snatching of a carbine from policemen and the detection of the ‘bomb’ hoax caller. To further reduce crime, and to more effectively analyse crime patterns, the Gurgaon Police is also planning to map the ‘hotspots’ with available data from various sources. "We are studying the areas where crimes such as vehicle thefts, snatchings and other such activities are taking place. The crime prone areas and the timings of crime are being constantly analysed, and relevant insights are being shared with the field staff, so that such activities can be proactively or speedily tackled," says Virk. To specifically target snatchings, the police bike rider teams have been increased, and they would be further strengthened. Virk encourages the citizens to also report (minor) crimes and violations to the police, by preferably sharing pictures or clicking videos. "We want the citizens to act as the eyes and ears of the police. They can even share the information anonymously,” he says. In fact, Police Commissioner Virk is very keen to reintroduce Beat Policing (of old). He says that the basic objective is to task a police official to be effectively ‘in charge’ of a particular area; he should literally know each and every person within a few months. "The Beat officials will know their area the best, and will be in regular touch with the people. This helps improve communication and information sharing, which are most important in checking crime," he asserts. When asked why the number of policemen that were visible on Gurgaon roads has diminished, Virk says that he believes in

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smarter ways to check crimes and violations. "In a couple of weeks the City will see better checkpoints, as new barricades have been requisitioned - with the help of corporates who have come forward to help under CSR. The nakas will be made more effective," he asserts. Gurgaon Police is also committed to the idea of 'Zero FIR', whereby a citizen can get a complaint registered in any police station, irrespective of where the crime has taken place. Virk says that it is the stated policy of the State government that an FIR must be registered if a crime has been reported. "We are registering cases liberally. Recently we registered a rape case at Bhondsi police station, on the basis of a letter from Aligarh. The case has now been transferred to Aligarh. That is how Zero FIR should work," he informs. On being asked how Gurgaon Police is keeping a watch on habitual offenders, the Police Commissioner says there are crime teams that keep a regular and close watch on these criminals, and it is their job to keep them in check. The learning from the recent ‘bomb hoax calls’ has been that Gurgaon Police has now created a standard operating procedure in case of another bomb threat in the City. "I am more than happy that the police teams performed well even on the first day; and by the second day the police response was measured and timely, as a drill had already been prepared the day before. Now, all officials, from SHOs to the Commissioner of Police, know what they have to do in case of such a threat. We do prepare for many eventualities, but terror cases are indeed different – specially those in large public areas. There was some ‘chaos’ caused by the hoax calls, but the learning has been valuable. This is where the public must also come in and share some responsibility. People should willingly share information with the police, and personally behave well and respect rules. I believe that citizens are my best force multipliers," states Virk.u

Will this be the Year of MCG?  Contd from p 1 change this," he asserts. When asked about his plans regarding the Bandhwari Waste Treatment Plant, Gupta says that a joint meeting with Faridabad Corporation has been held and a consultant has been appointed to study the feasibility of running the existing (damaged) plant. "We are also taking a calorific analysis of the garbage coming to Bandhwari," he says, and hopes that a solution would be found to this problem in the next quarter. To tackle the problem of ‘missing’ sanitation staff, the MCG Commissioner says that mobile biometric attendance machines will be introduced from February 1. "These machines will give us real time data and information about the number of employees on the job," he says. When told about the non-payment of salaries to the sanitation staff by MCG contractors, the Commissioner says that these issues will be permanently resolved once the new system starts working. To ensure that residents of Gurgaon no longer face problems while getting their building plans sanctioned, the MCG Chief has constituted a House Committee, which will be headed by Deputy Mayor Yashpal Batra. Gupta said that recommendations made by this Committee would be sent to the government for approval. The MCG Commissioner agreed that citizens might be facing problems because of inconsistent policies, and this committee will help resolve the grey areas. A major policy decision, which is expected to be announced soon, is an increase in FAR from 1.5 to 2 in Haryana. "This would greatly help the people as they can build more, to cater to their requirements of expanding families," says the Commissioner. MCG also plans to set up four Citizen Facilitation Centres in

each zone of Gurgaon, so that people can avail facilities such as registration of births, deaths and marriages, along with several other services. "We want to ensure that these services are made time bound, and people who come to the MCG Office do not have to make repeated trips," he asserts. MCG is also planning (within a week) to set up a Queue Management Service and a Help Desk at its Office. MCG plans to build a centralised office this year, to bring all its departments under one roof. MCG is also planning to develop a model transport system for the City. "Within the next six months we will have a transport solution for the City wherein quality options would be made available to every section of the population. We want less cars on the roads," he says. A first for Gurgaon would be a plan to ensure 24x7 supply of water. To achieve this, a ward or sector will be selected as a pilot case. To help the residents get their Aaadhar cards, the MCG Chief has held discussions with the DC, and it is likely that the number of Aaadhar machines would be increased soon. "We will try and set up a machine in each ward, so that people can get their cards easily," says Gupta. For the residents of private colonies, who are facing problems because of poor maintenance by builders, Gupta says that a list of colonies that would be taken over by MCG is being prepared. A meeting in this regard has been held with the Principal Secretary in Chandigarh, and action would be initiated soon to resolve this problem. He adds that MCG in the coming year will work with all the other agencies, including HUDA, to ensure that Gurgaon becomes a city where people can live a good quality life in a safe environment. u

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JP leader Mahender Singh Yadav, former Mandal Adyaksh, BJPm Gurgaon organised a cleanliness drive at Kholi Baba Temple in Village Wazirabad. A large number of people participated in the drive, and picked up a lot of garbage and cleaned the temple premises - which were given an almost new look. Yadav organised a similar drive in Sector 52, in which Gurgaon MLA Umesh Agarwal, and Ashok Sangwan, a senior government official, participated. Yadav says that these campaigns will be organised regularly on weekends, to ensure a Swachh Gurgaon.

aking care of electronic goods is crucial, to ensure that they last for the long term. Voltage fluctuations are the primary culprits; they are responsible for many gadgets going kaput, as the circuits get burned. Dharmbir Singh, owner of Om Engineers, has been running an electronic service and maintenance shop in Gurgaon for the last four years. Prior to this he has served as a Senior Engineer with IFB for more than 15 years. He says that electronic appliances - like microwaves, washing machines and refrigerators - are becoming increasingly sophisticated and need proper care. Om Engineers has been catering to the residents of Palam Vihar, Sector 22, 21, 23, and even other parts of Gurgaon, with success and satisfaction for the last couple of years. “When I was working in IFB as an Engineer, I had 100 per cent satisfaction from the customers,” says Dharmbir Singh. Even now, when there is a ‘tricky’ call, the company relies on his expertise, and he does not let them down. Singh joined IFB after completing his Diploma and an Engineering degree. “I decided to set up by own business because I wanted be my own boss. The ‘pressure’ is less and I can also take immediate and effective decisions in the interest of the customers,” he says. Singh presently employs a team of four service personnel, who are properly trained. To ensure that electronic appliances serve their purpose, over time, he suggests that customers should switch them off when not in use, and ensure that these are not exposed to voltage fluctuations. He also recommends that customers should buy only good quality branded equipment, as these are safe and durable - instead of buying ‘cheap, use and throw’ gadgets. His customers remain happy because his service is reasonably priced and his team is accessible.u

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Christmas Celebration

Vivekanand Academy wins First Prize at Nukkad Natika competition.

Festive Air

he children of GPS presented a special assembly on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. The students of Class VII danced on ‘Joy for ever'.

Workshop on Montessori Aids

workshop was conducted by Mrs.Lalita Trehan, the FounderDirector, for the teachers of the Junior Wing. A video show, 'A day in the Montessori Classroom', was also organised, which was followed by a discussion on the various teaching methods and aids - including their benefits and how they could be effectively implemented in the Montessori environment. Mrs. Trehan demonstrated the Seguin Board, the Colour Tablet, the Tens Board, and the Division and Multiplication Boards.

Ryan International School, Sector-40

A 'Maha' Essay

yan International School, Sector 40 felicitated its young budding writer Manasvi Jain of Class IV, on her winning the 2nd and 12th prizes at the All India CBSE Essay Writing Competition on Mahatma Gandhi and Sanitation respectively. Manasvi received a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 2,500/- for each of the competitions.

Ryanites Lift-off!

yan International School, Sector-40 organised a Handson Space Workshop for the students of Classes I & II. The students learnt exciting new concepts of astronomy and space sciences - including space vehicles. The most thrilling session for the students was when they made their own rockets - and even launched them.

A Navjyoti Disney

he CEO of Ryan Group of Institutions, Mr. Ryan Pinto, handed over the Disney Park to Dr. Kiran Bedi, Founder, Navjyoti Foundation, Naya Gaon. The project of Disney Park was undertaken by Ryan International School, Sohna Road (as one of the 10 schools selected for this) in partnership with Disney India and CMS, a Delhi based non-government think-tank that is working on a mission to restore and revitalise urban green spaces. CMS provides a platform for children & their families to take positive action for their communities and encourages them to become stewards of change. The Disney Park has: a jogging path; a play area for children, comprising a bamboo play house and a sand pit containing play material; a garden area, where children can grow their own vegetables, flowers and herbs; a discussion area with benches and grass for the elderly; a plant nursery with a green house, where saplings can be grown and sold; and a recharge well, for collecting rain water and recharging ground water.

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Xmas Celebrations

yan International School, Sohna Road celebrated Christmas with Inter House Carol Singing, Decoration and Instrumental Music competitions. A play 'The Christmas Carols', highlighted the spirit of Christmas. Sarojini Naidu House bagged the First position in Decoration and Carol Singing, and Jawahar Lal Nehru House won the Instrumental Music competition.

World Scholar’s Cup 2014

Winter Fest

welve students from Ryan International School, Sohna Road took part in Mumbai round of the World Scholar’s Cup. They participated in Debates, Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Challenge and Scholar’s Bowl. Ninety eight schools from all over India were a part of this two day event. Ryan Scholars bagged 28 medals (in individual performances) & 4 trophies (in team performances). In Debate, Ridhi Khurana, Utkarsh, Arnav Madan, Divyam Goel, Ananya Jhamb and Priyam Mahajan won medals. In Collaborative Writing, Utkarsh Gupta won the 3rd position. Shivam, Anshul and Adya Sharma achieved 7th. rank in the Scholar’s Bowl. Utkarsh Gupta was adjudged the highest scorer in Team Ryan. Prabhnoor Saluja attained the 10th. position in the Scholar’s Challenge. Mayank Arya achieved 7th. rank in The World Scholar’s Cup . Ryan's two teams were placed among the five best teams of the World Scholar’ Cup. All the winners were felicitated by Managing Director Madam Grace Pinto and Mr. Ryan Pinto , the CEO of Ryan Group. The Ryan team has qualified for the global round of The World Scholar’s Cup, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur.

here were many attractions at the winter fiesta at the Ryan International School, Sohna Road: Baby Show, Art Competition, Music & Dance and Games stalls (including Tambola, Lucky 7, Feed the Penguin & Bowling). There were stalls of handicrafts and mouth watering snacks and eatables Perceptions 2014, an Inter School event, was also organised along with various schools of the adjoining areas, and featured competitions like Mask Making, Dance, Food Art, Debate, Enactment, Solo Singing and Symposium.

Global Xmas

hristmas was a week long celebration at Ryan Global School. It started with various craft work done by the children: the entire School was festooned with the symbols of Christmas including Santa caps, mittens, Christmas trees and bells. A Carol Singing competition was organised for the Primary wing - and the little Ryanites of the Montessori wing also sang carols.

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It’s all about Karma

{ Dr. Rajesh Bhola }

who, on receiving ‘bad’ medical reports, began to worry so much that it almost killed them! It is important, in such situations, to choose to focus on our uccess is not the be all and end all of living. good days and what we can still do. We should always Let us do our best and then let the results live in the moment and know full well that tomorrow take care of themselves. Let us accept this will be what it is and we can deal with it when it with equanimity. We have to learn to let go. The arrives. In fact, if we do not get captivated by a lust for ultimate purpose of all our plans and actions should be that they enable us to grow. That would victory, then even failure won’t scare us. The one who be a way of fulfilling His plan. When we recognise is not enthralled by victory or dejected by defeat is ‘sthitapragnya’ - a person with a steady conscience. the larger scheme of things in life, the larger idea That is why Krishna tells Arjuna that karma is all of duty and how we are supposed to respond – that is in his control. We have a simple choice, or amid all the roles we play and the situations we responsibility: to do or not to do. However, the fruits of face - we will find our place in life. Since we do karma are not in the hands of man; and therefore, why not know what is supposed to happen, we should should we feel good or bad about something we have just give it our best shot and let the plan take no control over? We should be steady in our karma care of itself. Thank God His plan is not rigid! duty. The entire philosophy of karmayog teaches us There is scope for our free will, our independent to concentrate on the karma, rather than the reward. thoughts and desires, and for what we want in life. We need to commit to desire-less, selfless action. More generally, it means action performed without desiring or fearing the consequence, and being indifferent to the outcome or result. This is the central tenet of the karmayog path to liberation, which has now found place in business management and ethics. While selfish action is guided by excessive ambition or desire, selfless action is all about motivation – about mindfulness in the present moment. Over time this practice of karmayog leads not only to equanimity of mind - as it allows the practitioner to stay detached from results and hence from the ups and downs of life - but also helps maintain our physical equilibrium. In the long run it leads to the cleansing of the heart and spiritual growth, on our path to holistic development and the realisation of the Truth. When you think about the future, are you filled with hope or anxiety? If you are like most people, Every one of us is a participant - whether we want it is probably the latter - you have largely been to be or not. Therefore, we should develop ‘warrior’ experiencing worry. Your mind feels unsettled. minds – doing what needs to be done, and not finding excuses for why it should not be done, or wasting time, Worry arises because you realise that you cannot predict what is going to happen tomorrow, and know energy or emotion in worrying about the results of that you cannot have full control over how events what we have set in motion. The limit of our power is will turn out. You are uncomfortable with not having on our choice of whether we ‘fight’ or we don’t. Once absolute certainty. Incessant worrying happens when the bowling ball has been released, worrying about you find it hard to let go. You fret over the same where the ball will impact the target won’t improve details repeatedly. A ‘fertile’ imagination causes you or change what happens. The results will be the fruit to play out mental scenarios of failure, doom and of how well we planned and executed our actions. If fatal consequences over and over again. The mind we have planned well and set good goals, we should likes to anchor itself to the known – the unknown have confidence that we know where we want and need to go. Ultimately, His plan is for all of us to grow - creates anxiety. Worry is a symptom of the deeperrooted fear that you experience psychologically, intellectually and when you have to tread into the spiritually, so as to understand unknown. You prefer things to the Truth. Gautam Buddha has be predictable. You fear that However, we need to recognize profoundly said that desires any unexpected turn of events that a certain amount of worry give rise to suffering; when would throw your (meticulous) is a part of being human. People our desires are unfulfilled they planning into disarray. The more have concerns about many energy you give to your fears, things. There are legitimate make us morose. Thus, if we the more anxious you become. concerns about money and work with obsessive attachment In reality, all forms of worry financial security, health issues, to a desired result, we will lose represent an underlying and personal and professional lack of trust. You are unable relationships. People want all of the objectivity that is required to to trust in the goodness of life. these things to go well in their execute the work successfully. Even though things could turn lives, and a certain amount of Further, when we fail at work, due out in a number of ways, you worry and concern is normal. have a tendency to believe that But there is another kind of to this attachment, we end up things are going to turn out worry, imagined worry, wherein moping and feeling depressed, negative rather than positive. we spend a lot of time thinking rather than analysing the causes Worry displaces. You become about the future and what adverse of our failure. Conversely, when an ungrounded. With your mind events might occur in our life. constantly in the future, it is This kind of worry – negative ‘obsessively-attached-to-the-result’ difficult to be present. You thinking - is a misuse of the person is successful at work, he lose the capacity to experience imagination. We become ‘losers’ would probably get carried away, life in the here and now. With not expecting to win anything. We worry, you deny yourself the become problem-conscious, rather lose focus and commit a foolish opportunity of living your than solution-conscious. It also act that would nullify or lessen the moments in freedom. Worrying impacts our health – starting with benefits of the success. causes you to leak energy. You our worrying about health issues. feel low. You become more apt I have known many people

‘No Entry’ this New Year { Shobha Lidder } This New Year say no To anger n resentment Entertain some contentment This year say a no to Envy, tell her I am not free Engage with a little peace This year close your doors to Gossip mongers Hang out with fitness wellness vendors This year say no to wine hangovers Dance to Om Shanti Om makeovers This year say no to listless pastimes Join some welfare drives This year don’t whine in vain Mentor someone to achieve his aim This year don’t go helter skelter Find someone who is alone n lonely Do a hat trick to make him happy Take your elderly Dad n Mom for a swanky do Instead of getting drunk in some pub, dude Open a good deed bank account Distribute happiness, don’t count Give yourself a pat for a reward Your soul will shine like a sparkle of God. Shobha Lidder Writer, Journalist, Teacher, Trainer, Social Activist, Reiki Master, Pranic Healer

to complain about things and compare yourself with others, and you are less likely to be rational. Excessive worrying can cause you to stifle your dreams. Your relationships with others get affected too. No one likes being near a prophet of doom and gloom. You may find yourself feeling even worse if you are unable to stop yourself from incessantly worrying. It may be a good idea to seek counseling, or to talk to someone who can help. There is nothing to feel ashamed about this. Anxiety is common. The best way to find relief from constant worrying is to learn to let go. Worrying does not bring you any closer to solving problems. In fact it only makes it more difficult to find clarity. u Dr. Rajesh Bhola is President of Spastic Society of Gurgaon and is working for the cause of children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities for more than 25 years. He can be contacted at rabhola@yahoo.com

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Happy New Year to all FG readers

Gurgaon Action Plan For the first Issue of the new year, it would be best to remind the new Administration and oursleves on the promises that we must keep. We have miles to go before we can rest…let alone sleep. With the new State govt. settling down, and with hopes that it will be ‘different’ and that ‘achhe din ab aayenge’, FG would like to positively offer its support, and as always wish to be a part of the solution. Having seen Gurgaon up very close, in multiple spheres, and interacted with a wide cross-section of people, for over 3 years, we believe that the following actions would be most beneficial for the citizens of Gurgaon - and are very doable in the short term.

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Water n Start operating a water supply schedule, colony wise n Inspect and repair all water pipelines n Repair the Gurgaon Water Supply canal n Provide power back up to the Basai Water Treatment Plant Power n Start operating a power supply schedule, colony wise n Inspect and repair all sub-stations n Ensure all private builders put up sub-stations wherever deficient (otherwise encash their bank guarantees and have the sub-stations set up by the govt. Authority) Sanitation n Start proper (Swachh) segregation of garbage at source (PPP) n Appoint authorised e waste collection and disposal organisations (PPP) n Set up paid public toilets across the City (PPP) n Ensure all schools have functional & separate girls’ toilets (PPP) Security n Focus on safety of women & children n Ensure all streetlights are made functional across the City n Innovatively tackle the menace of ‘snatchings’ n Involve RWAs, ex-armed forces personnel & senior citizens in colony policing n Appoint and involve many more Road Safety Officers in traffic management n Involve school and college children, including those in villages, in road safety campaigns n Ensure visible Police presence on the roads, especially after dark n Keep a special look out around liquor vends and ‘ahatas’/ bars n Continue all other citizen friendly and criminal deterrent initiatives that have been undertaken by the Police over the past year Owners/Residents vs. Builders n Set up a special RWA Cell under the DC or MCG Commissioner, which will resolve all ongoing RWA-Builder issues, and ensure that builders are made fully accountable for their omissions and wrongful actions Public Transport n Increase the frequency of the City Bus service substantially n Set up Bus shelters at all designated bus stops

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EWS Housing n Allot (on rental or sale basis) the many ready but vacant EWS apartments in various private and govt. Colonies Unauthorised Colonies n Urgently provide them basic civic services, especially those that have already been (recently) regularised e Civic Services Set up an ‘e resolution’ framework for the availability and delivery of all basic citizen services Skill Development n Designate that the local ITI will now be run on a PPP basis, with multiple industry stakeholders (PPP) n

Village Develoopment n Take up the redevelopment (and ‘integration’) of a village within current Gurgaon City. This initiative should then be included in the 2031 Master Plan, so that it applies to all villages in the new sectors. n Develop this initiative into a benchmark ‘Rurban’ initiative Disaster Management n Develop and test the plans for coping with an earthquake, a big fire, excessive pollution or a terrorist attack. Areas where Public Private Partnership could be very beneficial, and should be resorted to, have been marked (PPP). Gurgaon should soon become a Benchmark City for: e Waste, e Civic Services, Swachh Garbage Segregation, Public Toilets, Girls Toilets in Schools, Traffic Management through Road Safety Officers and ITI PPP. Separately, plans for the following longer term Benchmark projects should be drawn up: Solar Energy, Non-Motorised Transport and Wifi services. Further: - The maintenance of the entire City needs to be transferred to MCG – including all private colonies, HUDA and Housing Board areas. Requisite manpower and funds from other departments need to be transferred to MCG. - People should not be allowed to take up residence in the new sectors (58 to 115) of Gurgaon until a formal water and power connection is sanctioned to the project/RWA/society. - Master Plan 2031 should be revisited, especially in light of the deficiencies in the current City areas. In fact, a White Paper on Gurgaon needs to first be prepared, pointing out the current issues, challenges and discrepancies. - Most importantly, the local administrators need to stop deflecting the problems to each other, citing jurisdiction. If boundaries for tackling crime are being abolished, surely any civil matter can be helpfully resolved by any administrator. Let’s all help make Gurgaon the ‘New India Model City’.

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Health & Vitality... Naturally!

Increasing incidence of Migraine

An Eye for Health { Jaspal Bajwa }

eckoning eyes are often a prelude to romantic involvement, and at a deeper level it has been said that ‘eyes are the windows to the soul’. The ability to see has been at the core of the human journey towards increased civilization and consciousness. It has been said that: ‘The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light’. Within a lifetime, as our maturity and Emotional Quotient (EQ) increases, we are in a sense able ‘to see things in a better light’. However, at a physical level, with advancing age (and sometimes prematurely at an early age) the ability to see gets impaired – leading to poor vision (especially at night), an inability to withstand any glare and the onset of chronic eye diseases. Reduced vision ranks third (behind arthritis and heart disease) as a cause of impairment in older people. The incidence of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD ) and Cataract is growing. Worldwide, more than 25 million people are affected. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in people over age 55 in the Western world - and the incidence is expected to triple by 2025.This can be, in part, due to genetics. However lifestyle choices, such as viewing habits, can help mitigate the problem, as also regular eye exercises and robust eye nutrition. In recent years, several studies have helped link diet to eye health and the prevention of several troubling eye conditions. A study in ‘The Archives of Ophthalmology’ (Jan 2011) reported the reduced prevalence of eye disease (6.5%, versus 9.4% earlier) among a 40+ age group when they adopted a healthier diet - including colourful fruits, vegetables and fish. Well-selected natural foods can indeed help defend against not only AMD but also a number of vision

disorders, including Cataract (a clouding of the lens), and Glaucoma (a damage of the optic nerve caused by pressure exerted by an excessive fluid in the eyeball).

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Splash the eyes with cold water several times during the day; gently massage the eyes with the soles of your palms, in a circular motion; focus the eyes in different directions - akin to rolling the eyes; walk barefoot on green grass. An overuse of our eyesight in a singular fashion (without alternating between near and distant objects) can be harmful - and this is especially relevant today, given our compulsive obsession with various digital screens. Necessity and practicality are often over-shadowed by sheer indulgence, which unfortunately can lead to addictive behaviours. Risk factors for the eye also include excessive consumption of alcohol, as well as of several pharmaceutical drugs (like cortico-steroids).

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Xanthophyll-rich darkcoloured (green, red, purple and yellow) fruits and vegetables usually have high levels of important phytochemicals and are key for eye health. Several studies indicate that these may help retard the ageing process of the eye and protect against cataracts. These help provide a rich, colourful and diverse diet, high in

antioxidants and bioflavonoids. It is also important to maintain a healthy source of nutrients that especially contain Omega-3 fatty acids and the ‘ACE’ Vitamins - A, C and E. Studies published in American Journal of Epidemiology, Ophthalmology and Archives of Ophthalmology have found that higher dietary levels of two carotenoids - Lutein and Zeaxanthin - are associated with a lower risk of eye ailments (and also add colour to the eyes). These carotenoids filter harmful highenergy blue wavelengths of light and act as antioxidants in the eye, helping protect and maintain healthy cells. Of the 600 carotenoids found in nature, only these two are deposited in high quantities in the retina (macula) of the eye. To summarise, the best natural foods for Eye Health are: - Leafy-green vegetables especially collards, spinach, kale, dandelion greens, basil, chard, turnip greens & cress. Most of these have 15-47% of Lutein, but a very low content (0-3%) of Zeaxanthin - Blueberries, strawberries - Carrots, peppers, sweet potato, broccoli , green beans - Salmon, walnuts, avocado, eggs. A 1998 study in the Journal of Ophthalmology reported that egg yolk and maize (corn) contain the highest mole percentage (% of total) of Lutein and Zeaxanthin – which constitute more than 85% of the total carotenoids. Additionally, substantial amounts (30-50%) are present in kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice, zucchini, orange peppers and different squashes. When natural foods are inadequate, due to seasonal or other reasons, selective supplementation can be considered. However, there is little hard evidence to suggest that carotenoid supplements are helpful.u For Education purposes only; always consult a Healthcare Practitioner for medical conditions

tress is acknowledged as one of the triggering factors that exacerbates migraine headaches and also causes tension headaches, says Dr Sumit Singh, Associate Director, Neurology, Incharge Headache Clinic, Medanta. He adds, “A typical day in the life of an Indian living in an industrial & commercial hub like Gurgaon, starts early and ends late - after several meetings, meeting of deadlines, skipped meals and traffic snarls…and the next day’s tensions already high on the mind. Yes, today working late has become common and skipping food has become a habit. Most Millennium City residents seem perpetually overworked and sleep deprived, while juggling multiple projects and responsibilities. This working class has little time for self or for relaxation. And, as they get used to this persistent high stress lifestyle, they are not only increasingly falling prey to lifestyle disorders like cardiovascular conditions and diabetes, but the stress and anxiety are also triggering Migraine. While the exact cause of a migraine headache is not known, it is believed that abnormal brain activity that affects nerve signals and blood vessels in the brain can trigger it. It is a debilitating disorder that wrecks the quality of life of the affected person. Yet, many of them do not seek medical help, believing that nothing can be done about it. There are a number of factors that trigger the (migraine) pain - like hormonal changes, lack of sleep, irregular food habits (causing acidity), depression, sun exposure and stress. Some women experience migraines around the time of their periods, due to hormonal factors; in some, bright lights, loud noises (like loud honking on the roads) and strong smells can also act as triggers. Many food items can also be very potent migraine triggers. While external factors like heat, dust and food habits can be moderated and controlled, internal factors like hormonal issues, stress, tension and anxiety have to be dealt with carefully. Sometimes, overuse of Over-The-Counter (OTC) painkillers can cause ‘rebound headaches’; and, over a period of time these painkillers cease to have much impact on the pain. Moreover, prolonged use of painkillers can not only cause systemic side effects on the kidney, liver and stomach, but can also cause ‘medication overuse headaches’ – a very difficult to treat entity. Doctors often focus on the preventive treatment of migraines, to keep the triggers at bay. ‘Solutions’ include medication, nutritional supplements, lifestyle alterations (such as increased exercise) and avoidance of ‘migraine triggers’. Many of those impacted find these therapies effective and often witness a radical improvement in their lives. However, in people suffering from chronic migraine, these ‘traditional’ methods do not yield results. For them, OnaBotulinum toxin type A, popularly known as Botox, comes as a huge relief. Approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), USA for prophylaxis in adult patients who suffer headaches on 15 or more days per month, each lasting more than 4 hours, the drug has proved to be of great help in managing the severe pain in many people. The impact of the drug lasts several months, and regular injections taken at three monthly intervals can significantly change the quality of life of these patients. Botox injections are given at particular points around the head and are to be given by physicians who are well versed in that (injection) technique.” u

The Power of First

{ Sheetal Sharma }

ill recently the word ‘First’ was like a magic wand for me. It would lift me out of my blues by popping up memories of my First happy experience or enliven my dull moments by recalling my First exciting happening. In fact these delightful Firsts came specially handy in my leisurely hours when they would roll over like a reel, making me feel smugly blissful. I was rather smitten by my enthralling Firsts. I held on to them like a connoisseur of art does to his collection of masterpieces or a miser to his wealth - to the last penny. While reminiscing my joyful, delightful Firsts, I always happliy recall the very First enthralling, charismatic experience from my childhood. I remember myself as a shy and awkward child, keenly waiting to be acknowledged – but not knowing how to make it happen. And

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then came the First magic. I won a prize at school in a Declamation Contest. The memory of this very First victorious moment helps me to this day. Whenever I am at a podium, facing an audience, I overcome my initial diffidence by refreshing the memories of my First victorious moment; and, thereafter, to my pleasant surprise, follows a delightful rapport between the audience and me. I feel the immense power of this First First. The applause at the end energises me, but also makes me feel humble. Further, it was the First that helped me discover my true vocation – by topping the B.Ed. examination. It brought forth the teacher in me and has exposed me to the countless joys of the profession. Of course the most fascinating, the most joyful and the most enthralling of all Firsts has been the exciting

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discovery of my First love. It is treasured as a very, very special First. Of course, down the journey of life, I have experienced the thrill, excitement and joy of other Firsts too - like the moving of the baby cot in our bedroom, my husband’s First promotion, my daughter’s First art exhibition, the purchase of our First house. But alas! One fine morning my euphoria burst. And it was my own reflection in the looking glass that did it – with the emergence of a few wrinkles on my face, which I noticed for the First time. This time the First did not make my spirits soar - instead it sagged them down. I was under the impression that by colouring my grey strands and by deftly handling my fitness regime, I had been able to keep my approaching old age on hold. People’s pleasing compliments,

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‘You look the same’, or ‘You don’t look your age’, had reinforced my belief in my ‘eternal youth’. And now these unwanted wrinkles had appeared from nowhere to bust my myth. I found this wrinkly First very agonising. It filled me with fear. Glaring at me like a ghost, this obnoxious, most depressing First revived the memories of other cheerless Firsts - which came tumbling down falling over each other. Oh my! It was quite a pile of nightmarish, harrowing Firsts. To mention a few – the First heartbreaking experience of being rejected for a job; the First shock of being stabbed in my back by my own colleague, who wrested the credit from me for some good research work; the excruciating pain of losing my First promotion as I didn’t have any ‘pull’. Now the depressive side of First

was screaming at me. I could no longer turn away from this other connotation of First. Thankfully, on reflection it has worked out fine. I have realised that while Firsts can be good and awesome, they can be bad and gruesome too. No First stays forever – including the bad. All First achievements and successes and all First failures and defeats are transient, as life itself has no permanency. Firsts are like equalisers in our lives - whether delightful or joyless, they help us live with equanimity. Emboldened by these thoughts, I looked at myself again in the mirror. The wrinkles were still there. I touched them gently. Now they were fine lines of a life lived well; lines of wisdom, telling me now how to move on. Smilingly, I said to myself that it is perhaps time that I stop colouring my hair. Let the age be. u

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R.I.P. & Au Revoir (Second of Two Parts) { Meenu Thakur Sankalp }

n 2014 we have bidden farewell to many great dancers and choreographers; the curtains have been drawn on their physical presence in this world. They will be sorely missed. However, their achievements will be remembered for times to come. They all seemed deeply connected with their inner-souls while traversing this beautiful journey called life. As the year draws to a close, it’s fitting that we pay tribute to these wonderful performers. May their souls Rest In Peace…till we meet again.

Beverly Schmidt Blossom (Modern Dance - USA): Blossom, an American modern dancer and a professor at the University of Illinois, died on 1st November, aged 88. Blossom choreographed and performed in more than 100 works, including with many dancing greats. Her career was revived in Jacob’s Pillow, Massachusetts, 1988. Blossom was awarded the Martha Hill Award for Life Achievement in 2009.

Maya Rao (Kathak - India): Maya Rao died on 1st September, aged 86. She is credited with popularising Kathak, a North Indian dance form, in South India. Trained under Guru Shambhu Maharaj, Maya Rao served as the Vice-Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Academi. At the invitation of the then Chief Minister of Karnataka, Ramakrishna Hegde, Rao set up a dance school in Bangalore. A Sangeet Natak Academi, Tagore Ratna and Rajotsava awardee, Maya Rao also co-authored an autobiography titled, ‘Maya Rao - A Lifetime in Choreography’. Jean Babilee (Ballet - France): Babilee died on 30th January, aged 90. This French dancer-choreographer is considered to be one of Ballet’s greatest performers. He fought as part of the French resistance against Hitler’s Germany during World War II, and escaped from Nazi clutches on a few occasions. After the War, he became the principal dancer in the productions, ‘Jeu de Cartes’ and ‘Jeune homme et la mort’ (in which he also performed in 1984, at the age of 61). He founded his own company - Les Ballets Jean Babilee. Babilee also featured in stage shows and movies. A documentary, ‘Le Mystere Babilee’, which focused on his life’s achievements, was made in the year 2000.

Donald Edward Saddler (Ballet - USA): Saddler journeyed into the other world on 1st November, aged 85. Saddler was an original member of the American Ballet. He featured in movies like Rosalie (1937) and Wizard of Oz (1939), before enlisting for World War II. After the War, Saddler moved on to Broadway and choreographed for feature films like Silvery Moon and Radio Days. His choreographic successes on stage include ‘High Button Shoes’ and ‘Wonderful Town’.

Nina Vladimirovna Timofeeva (Ballet - Russia): On 3rd November, 79-year-old Timofeeva breathed her last. Making her debut in Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nut Cracker’, Timofeeva became a solo ballerina. Her major roles include The Sleeping Beauty (1964), Legend of Love (1965), Don Quixote (1959) and Swan Lake (1956). After settling down in Israel, Timofeeva published her memoir, titled ‘The World of Ballet’, in 1993.

Ivan Nagy (Ballet - Hungary): Nagy died of illness on 22nd February. He was 74. A Hungarian who defected to the United States in 1965, Nagy joined the National Ballet and New York City Ballet, where he met his wife, Australian dancer Marilyn Burr. Though Nagy was an excellent ballet artiste who danced with well-known ballerinas, he retired at the age of 35. After retirement he shifted to direction, working with the Ballet de Santiago and English National Ballet. He was also the Advisor to the Hungarian State Opera Ballet. Aiche Nana (Striptease, Belly Dance - Turkey/Lebanon): Nee Kiash Nanah, Aiche was a Lebanese born actress and stripper. Her scandalous striptease act in Rome earned the wrath of devout Catholics in the 1950s. Aiche Nana then moved to Paris and became a belly dancer. The Federico Fellini film, ‘La Dolce Vita’, was inspired by Nana’s scandalous exploits in Rome. The Movie was highly acclaimed and won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1960 and the Oscar Award for best costume. Nana died on 29th January in Rome. She was 78.

Mary Hinkson (Modern Dance - USA): Mary Hinkson died of pulmonary fibrosis on 26th November, at the age of 89. Hinkson is best known for her work with the legendary Martha Graham in the latter’s Dance Company, which she later quit due to creative differences with Graham. An African American, Hinkson delivered many memorable dance performances - Cave of the Heart, Ardent Song, Phaedra. Hinkson was also the lead dancer in the New York City Opera, in 1953. In addition to working with the legendary Harry Belafonte, Hinkson was also associated with Alvin Ailey, another great performer.

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