Antarman By MHC_ 2nd Anniversary Edition_ August 2023

BY MOTHERHOOD CLUB

2ND

Mrs. Ila Pachauri Co Founder & Chief Happiness Officer

Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar Co - Editor

Mrs. Akta Sehgal Founder , Chief Strategy Officer & Editor in Chief

Mr. Kamal Nimodia Member Editorial

CONTRIBUTORS FOR THE MONTH

Akta Sehgal

Aparna Sharma

Aruna Sirohi

Arunima Bhadur Khare

Dr Manorma Saxena

Dr Nishant Negi

Harminder Kaur

Ila Pachauri

Kamal Nimodia

Kiran Dutta

Manju Lata

Mukesh Bhatnagar

Nidhi Bansal

Pallavi Vachhani

Pankaj Tripathi

Poonam Bhatnagar

Pravesh Bansal

Priyanka Mathur

Radhika Chandorkar

Ratan Kumar Agarwala

Sarmistha Mukherjee

Suraksha Khurana

Swetha Sundar

Tapasya Sureka

Varsha Dikshit

An Appeal

Ummido ka indradhanush an anthology of poems initiated by Motherhood club and compiled by Mrs Akta Sehgal Founder Motherhood Club and Manas Wealth, Mrs Ila Pachauri Chief Happiness Officer

Motherhood Club and Founder My little greens, and Dr Indu Bansal Director Radiation Oncology Narayana Hospital.

The book is a poetic expression of hope by 101poets across the globe for Cancer warriors, caretakers and anyone in despair

This anthology is a way to raise funds for Cancer patients from humble background who are not only a victim of the disease but also financial toxicity.

Each book bought gets us closer to bring hope and cheer in the life of one, if not many.

The book can be bought by paying a nominal sum of Rs 250, all the proceeds shall be used to support Cancer warriors from humble background. The amount can be paid via paytm/google pay at 9971477004, along with your address and courier charges on actual

Akta says, its not the money but the intent with which you shall buy this book and that shall make all the difference.

Editorial

Dear Members

Welcome to the Anniversary edition of Antarman. We have tu

We are so proud of our contributors and the team of Antarman to have nurtured this baby together. Till date we have more than 100 plus contributors sharing their inner thoughts in the form of poetry, stories, articles, art and a lot more . This edition also recognizes the top 12 contributors who occupy space in our very first "Antarman Hall of Fame"

July as a month had our focus on a lot of offline activities. Two menstrual cup drive one at Faridabad & the other at an NGO run school in Noida was successfully completed in collaboration with Sirona Hygiene foundation. In addition to this sanitary pad drive was concluded at Bhopal by our social crusader Neha Bhagat.

Monetary help was extended for a child's education in Delhi , who lost her father in an accident and for the flood impacted slums in Delhi.

In addition to this , we collaborated with Curiosity Kids India Private Limited to conduct a hands-on science experiment session for an NGO run school.

Two new initiatives/collaborations have been agreed upon and shall take its formal shape in the month of August.

The founder and co founder of Motherhood club were felicitated by Kalyan Trust Foundation for their work towards humanity.

To share a few statistics, we are now a a 2300 plus member group of which, July saw 774 people post and more than 8700 people viewed these posts.

The group is growing and we are thank forward to your contributions and supp

I would like to thank Mukesh Bhatnaga Happiness Officer and Kamal Nimodia

We would also like to thank Pooja Dixi towards the ideation and creation of A

We hope you enjoy the anniversary ed

Happy Reading

Akta Sehgal Editor- In-Chief

Sneak Peek August 2023

TALK SHOWS

And We Are

ANTARमन

Poonam Bhatnagar

Ratan Kr Agarwala

Saradhya Iyer

Archana Joshi

Manju Lata

Umang Sarin Suraksha P Khurana Swetha Sundar

Rekha Aggarwal

Anju Kwatra Monica Goel Diwan

Nidhia Bansal

Antarman is the journey inwards An initiative sparked, it speaks volumes of the reflections of thoughts, emotions and ideas churned out through almost all possible topics that are covered by the magazine

Structured on the three pillars of Health , Wealth and Happiness resulting in selfanalysis, it’s an opportunity to think out of the box A wonderful platform for sharing and learning, Antarman is a gateway to wider perspectives and building a bond of friendship.

On the occasion of its second anniversary, I wish Antarman and Motherhood Club a glorious journey ahead. May we all be blessed with Self discipline and comradery.

Antarman will bind us all Happy Anniversary!

God speed. Jai Hind.

SARMISTHA MUKHERJEE

Antarman ! you have turned two today Happy birthday to you .����������

Keep on growing and shining .

May your wings become more and more stronger

Soar high in the sky

Cross the zenith of height .

When Antarman took birth , we witnessed it So rich it was , full of spirituality. It was decided to make it more and more richer day by day . We all started to contribute the best as far as was possible . Poems , stories , travelogue , spiritual talks , recipes , tips for healthy gardening , drawing - painting , stitches , knitting , everything started to pour as if was divine pour from heaven . Mandala art of Sweta -- so mind-blowing . Everyone is enriched with their super qualities The editorial team of Antarman , have left no stone unturned to make the magazine more richer and unique. Hats off to them . Myself feels honored to be the part of this wonderful magazine

Manju Lata

MHC Antarman , you have turned two today. Such a success story you are, in every way. Be it stories, art, motivational pieces, poems or financial learnings

Antarman houses superlative talent and is a magazine that enriches, entertains and awakens with musings. Editorials, monthly updates, writings and sketching's each have a flavour new Antarman has something for everyone, a peacock with myriad hues.

The faces of Antarman- Akta, Ila Di, Monica Mukesh Sir & Kamal Nimodia are like sturdy pillars of this amazing foundation

They bring to the table unity of purpose, groundedness, vision and abundant hope and determination. This magazine has grown by leaps and bounds and thousands of new members have joined the family Antarman is like the Sun which radiates warmth, light and hope and this Sun has given birth to the Antarman anthology.

My only wish for Antarman is for it to spread its wings further and beyond more

And wishes and congratulations to the Antarman team and MHC family to become phenomenal and in the skies, continue to soar

- Swetha Sundar

Congratulations Antarman for turning 2 Antarman is not just a magazine, it’s a journey , it’s a story of how a tiny seed has bloomed into such a wonderful plant . It has given a platform to each and every person to present his/her thoughts on diversed topics .For me Antarman is a voice of inner self .

Thankyou Akta ji and Ila ji for creating such a wonderful nest of experiences and knowledge I wish all the very best for its future endeavours May antarman grow more and more with each passing years . Best wishes

Pallavi Vachhani

ANTARMAN

ANTARMAN is not only an e-Magazine but an expression of mind and soul This is such a beautiful compilation of different imaginations which brings together the different topics, feelings, thought process and talent of all the age groups and various mindsets

The magazine gave platform to many along with me to showcase our art of writing, which was already there but never refined or was not even explored before. This is one magazine which has all sort of articles, stories, poems, travelogues, Reviews, Recipes, plantation, monetary Gyan, the social work, art & what not. Antarman is close to my heart and might be to all the writers too who are the part of this creative and imaginative family Since I joined the magazine, every month try to contribute something valuable like all others in expectation that people will read and appreciate my articles in all the forms, I feel the immense pleasure & pride with it

Thanks to Ila Ji & Akta for providing me this opportunity; for showing the faith in a beginner to write on their platform and provided the visibility too

Ila Ji and Akta put all their effort & heart into this magazine to give readers all sort of refreshments in terms of content every month. A Beautiful magazine with no correction required I feel

I wish ANTARMAN & Team to get more and more success every coming year wish all the very best and love to Akta & Ila Ji and all the writers associated with the family and off course all the readers who make it big. It seems like it is everyone ’ s Mann Ki Baat.

Thank You

तभ पढ़ना बत अा लगता ह. कवताए और कहानया दय पटल पर फहार जस होत ह अपणा शमा

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अतमन E पका मदरड लब क एक बहतरीन पशकश, जसा क नाम स ही वदत ह, अतमन हमार दय कअतमन म उपजी

अतमन न छ लया ह मरा मन भ-भ अवसर पर दती हमको मान, वभ पहल छ द जाती हमको ान, और दती हम मान और समान। अतमन क सरी वषगाठ क बत-बत बधाई।। करन दा

अतमन – मन क बात मदरड लब – एक ऐसा नाम जो समपत ह मात श को। मदरड

लब क बात हो और अतमन क बात न क तो दोन क साथ अयाय

होगा। और दोन क बात हो और इला बहन और एकता बहन क बात न

हो ऐसा भी तो नह हो सकता। साल दो साल पहल ही फसबक पर मदरड

लब स जड़ा था तभी स अतमन स भी कछ लगाव सा हो गया ह। सब क लए दरवाज़ खल ह अतमन क। चाह वह का हो, चाह समाज क वभ

पहल क बात, चाह वह चकारी क बात हो चाह दन नया क

ख़बर अतमन क आमा सब को बराबरी का दज़ा दत ए वय म समाहत

कर लती ह। याद ह वो दन जब इला बहन का एक दन फोन आ गया,

“भाई अतमन क लए कछ लख सकत हो या”। यह अधकार तो एक बहन ही भाई पर जता सकती ह। सच क तो अतमन सच म ही अतमन

का ऐसा धागा ह जहा रत को हम ख़द बनात ह, सवारत ह और नभात भी ह। कह कोई दखावा नह, कह कोई बनावट नह। भाई मकश जी भटनागर भी एक पण शसयत ह। कसी स कभी मलाक़ात तो नह ई, पर लगता ऐस ह क जान कब स एक सर को जानत हो? और साथ ही हाटसप प “Kulture Kona” महज एक हाटसप प नह बक

एक परा परवार ह जहा रत क पौध बड़ी शत स पनपती ह आपसी

समान क भावना क साथ। सोचता भाव क अतरक अभ

पाठक को कह बोर न कर द सो अब Key Pad को रोक दना ही उचत

होगा। अर म तो भल ही गया क लखना श कया था शभकामनाय दन

क लए य क अतमन का सरा अवतरण दवस ह और वही भल गया।

आज मन स ाथना ह क अतमन य ही सदा पाठक क दय

म अपन मन क गहराइय स मदरड लब ारा काशत अतमन पका क शसक । मझ लगता ह क इसक शसा म कछ भी कहना, कछ भी लखना बत ही कम ह यक यह सभी म रोचक, ानवधक या यह कहए क यह गागर म सागर ह। म कई एन जी ओ स जड़ी, लकन मझ कही भी सत नह मली और जब स म मदरड लब क साथ जड़ी, तब मझ ऐसा लगा क अब मरी तलाश खम हो गई ह । इस लब म कोई कसी पर कटा नह करता, कोई तानाकशी नही करता। ना ही यहा पर कसी कार स , कसी भी प म कोई पसा लया जाता ह। मदरड लब क सयोजक, ीमती एकता सहगल , ीमती इला पचौरी और मकश भटनागर सब का उसाहवधन करक उनक छपी ई तभा को उभारन का यन करत। ह। ऐसा तो ह नह क भगवान न कसी को कोई गण नह दया , लकन हमको अपन गण का अपन आप ही पता नह था, उहन यह मच हमको दान करक हमार छप ए गण को उजागर कया। म अतमन क सरी वषगाठ क उपलय म सपादक मडल को बधाई दती । अतमन खब बढ़ , सबक अतमन म बस जाए, इसी शभकामना क साथ, पनम भटनागर

"अतमन टम" "अतमनक टम" उदाहरण, उम सामहक यास का, वषय ान हर महीन लाती, वाय, सम और उलास का। वष कय दो पर इसन गौरव और खशी क बात, मदरड लब सदय क अभ हत बड़ी सौगात। मन म उपज जो सवचार साझा म म करने को, लख, कवता, कला, सजन, म का मन हरने को।

एकता क भावना स, "एकता सहगल महोा" का अत कशल नतव, मय सपादका क अहम भमका, अतपरीमी ह कतव। हर माह रत करता सदर, पठनीय, रोचक सपादकय, श स आखर तक क आकषक प-सा सराहनीय। सपादन क छोट छोट बारीकया, समय पर हो अक काशत, टम सदय को भी हरदम करती रहती ह वह रत। "अथ-व" पर "व ग" का "मानस व" स नयमत उपयोगी ान, बचत-नवश म नपण, कशल ह, मातश को हो यह भान। "इला वद पचौरी" करती अतमन क लए, सदय, लखक क रचनाए आमत, पहली नज़र स जाच-परख, फर करती उनको सपादत। ासगक वषय क लख, कवता, चकला, हरतमा क कशीद काढ़ती, लखक क, पाठक क च बढ़, नय-नय, अलग-अलग ढग स पकारती।

"मकश भटनागर जी" क पतक समीाए, और नयमत मागदशन, लख, का और कथा कहानी, सह-सपादक का अतम सपादन। ारभक अभकपना "पजा दत" क, तीय चरण का रहा सपादन, अनक योयजन क सहयोग स ही "अतमन" का होता काशन।

जस भ भवन म ार, खड़कय सग हवा, रोशनी बढ़ात रोशनदान, वस ही यथायोय, "कमल नमोदया" का अब "अतमन" म योगदान।

अतमन ह वचार क अवरल धारा, अनवरत रह यह अत अनत याा। नयमत रह यह सभी म क सजनशीलता क सधार, मदरड लब क सभी साथी, पढ़ इसको, कर भरपर यार।

सभी पाठक म पाए, हर महीन

Slices of Life

By Usha Vardhan Sharma

This very short book by Usha Vardhan Sharma brings out some touching moments of human life as a tribute to humanity and human values. The book gives a glimpse of experiencing different shades of life in all its glory. The author talks about some personal incidents that touched her heart and made a deep impact on her mind. There are values like honesty, integrity, self belief, viewing rituals as a propeller to self esteem and dignified living, personal growth, selfless social service and community enrichment. The book contains twelve short stories but leaves a lasting impact on readers. It is an autobiographical account of her own journey as a newly wed, a mother, teacher and as an influencer in bringing social change.

In one of her stories she cites an example of a Thirsty Crow, that tells how all the solutions lies at the root of a problem. It is therefore important to understand that one need not be perturbed on facing a new situation or problem. The book brings out some incidents of pre-independence era when she came to know the contribution of her father-in-law, Master Bhola Nath who got associated with Mahatma Gandhi in changing the skyline of Alwar, by opposing educational cess levied by British and propagating the importance of education and khadi culture way back in the 1930s. Gandhi ji communicated with Bhola Nath ji personally to make him feel that his contribution to the freedom movement was indispensable.

The author writes in the book how she feels blessed to not only get married to the right person but in the right family. Each story in the book reminds the reader, the power to make another person happy and if we all make practice it, this world would be governed by love and care and a better place to live in.

I would recommend the book to every reader to realise, how a positive outlook can change one ' s life for betterment of self and others. In nutshell book is a tribute to motherhood in all its dimension.

Published by Blue Rose the book is available in Amazon and Flipkart.

Book Review By

Mukesh Bhatnagar

The three pillars on which Motherhood Club stands tall. All our conversations and social drives are around these themes

HEALTH CONTRIBUTION

Diarrhoea: Causes and Management

Every year there is a sudden increase in water-borne diseases during monsoon as a result of stagnant rainwater. Kids are at a higher risk of suffering from water-borne diseases, thereby making it important to ensure that they eat and drink right.

Causes of Diarrhoea

Infections and side effects of medicines are some of the main reasons for acute or persistent diarrhea. There are three types of infections that lead to diarrhoea:

1. Viral Infections:

Viruses such as norovirus and rotavirus lead to common viral infections. Viral gastroenteritis is a common cause of acute diarrhoea.

2. Bacterial Infections:

Eating contaminated food and water is one of the main reasons for diarrhoea. Several types of bacteria such as E. Coli, Salmonella, and Shigella enter your body through contaminated food and water leading to diarrhoea.

3. Parasitic Infections:

Contaminated food also makes it easy for parasites such as Giardia Lamblia to enter your body and settle in the digestive tract leading to chronic diarrhoea.

Prevention measures:

1. Drink safe water

2. Avoid outside food from street vendors as much as possible

3. Wash and cook vegetables and fruits with proper care.

Should you Drink Water if you have Diarrhoea?

One of the main problems with diarrhoea is dehydration. The body loses a lot of water and electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and calcium that are needed to function smoothly. If the right precautions are not taken, it can be dangerous, especially among children. To manage diarrhoea, make sure you drink a lot of water, juices and clear broths. Avoid drinking coffee, caffeinated drinks, sugary drinks, and sodas as these will have a laxative effect.

Dr. Nishant Negi

“EMBRACE THE MONSOONS”: HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS”

Monsoons are also known as rainy season. It lasts from June to September, which makes summers wet and winters dry. It brings a sigh of relief to many, the greenery everywhere, however it also brings flood and muddy paths & health risks too and somewhere a life to the insects & animals. It’s a big escape from the heat & humidity.

Kids love to dance in the rain, one can enjoy hot tea witnessing lush green paradise all around. And the farmers wait for the rain for their crops.

Everyone makes sure carrying umbrellas & raincoats to avoid getting wet. Jumping and playing in the puddle, the rain might interest you but invites bacteria & viruses too.

Here are some most important preventive measures needs to be taken during monsoons so that the season could be enjoyed to the fullest:

PRECAUTIONS:

• Drink boiled & clean water to prevent the water-borne diseases.

• Stay hydrated, have enough fluid intake, try to have clean drinking water to the reduced thirst & prevent the dehydration in rainy season & fresh fruits juices.

• Avoid street food and junk food to avoid the digestive system infections, rather refer freshly cooked food & get to know how freshly the food is kept and washed outdoors

• Don’t let the stagnant water building up around the garden & roads & destroy breeding ground for mosquitoes to avoid the diseases like Dengue, Chikangunia & Malaria. There should always be covered pots & vessels.

• If you love taking stroll in rain and get wet, this might be refreshing, but don’t forget to add disinfectant to the bath water to kill the germs and bacteria

• Avoid eating pre-cut fruits and vegetables, the longer the food items are exposed to open air gives life to the harmful microorganisms. Don’t forget to wash them thoroughly

• Eat seasonal fruits like Apples, Pomegranate, Pears, Litchis & Cherries and take advantage of the proper vitamins, minerals & antioxidants

• Consume Vitamin –C rich foods like Orange, Grapefruits, Kiwis, Broccoli & Bell peppers which improves the immune system & defense from several diseases

• Take probiotics to keep the gut healthy, it helps in lowering risk of gastrointestinal problems by encouraging the growth of advantageous bacteria in digestive tract

• Take light and balanced diet specially in the rainy season to stay healthy

• Add Onion and Garlic in your food and everyday diet to stay away from respiratory infections as they have antiviral & antibacterial qualities

• Use refrigerator and airtight containers to avoid food contamination & spoilage of food.

CAUTIONS:

• Drive safely during rainy season and avoid potholes and wet path, must take cautions from falling and slipping on roads

• Don’t touch electric wires, stay away from fallen wires and poles which becomes risky in rain and logged water

• Maintain some distance from the sick people, keep yourself safe and informed as the flu & common cold cases becomes active in the season

• Use air-conditioned room when you are dry and not drenched in rain, if the clothes are wet you might catch the common cold.

CONCLUSION:

By adhering to these precautions & cautions during monsoons, one can make the most out of this delightful season. Safeguarding the health and wellbeing plus proactively by following all the necessary tips to enjoy it thoroughly.

Aruna Sirohi

FIN - GURU - CONTRIBUTION

Financial Independence to Financial Confidence

Women of India, take a pledge this Independence day to become Financially Independent and also become Financially confident. I am sure most women shall say, We are th 21 C L di d fi i l i d d ! M i ll be it men or ss and earning

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Define your goals - break them into short/medium/long term/ life goals

Define your emergency requirements

Your Risk Taking ability & your Biases

Create your plan

Stick to your plan

Review it every year

Celebrate yourself

CORPORATE GYAN

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three closely linked values held by many organizations that are working to be supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations

Difference between Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: However, the three terms are interconnected and go hand-in-hand, however there is stark difference in the three Diversity refers to who is represented in the workforce. An organisation with diverse workforce is found to be strong, are better able to respond to challenges, meet the needs of customers, and win best talents. A few examples of diversity workforce are:

1. Gender Diversity- The mix of all genders, male, female, others and or people with different sexual orientation.

2. Age Diversity- If the workforce is a mix of same or different age groups.

3. Ethnicity- Do people in the group are from same national or cultural background.

4. Physical Diversity- Are the people with special ability being a part of the workforce.

5. Neurodiversity- Does the workforce include people with different perspective and thought process. Equity refers to fair treatment for all people, so that the norms, practices, and policies in place. Inclusion refers to how the workforce experiences the workplace and the degree to which organizations embrace all employees and enable them to make meaningful contributions. Companies that are intent on recruiting a diverse workforce must also strive to develop a sufficiently inclusive culture, such that all employees feel their voices will be heard critical if organizations want to retain their talent and unlock the power of their diverse workforce. It has been observed that inclusion is the most underrated however, the most important aspect of DEI. Studies have shown that the diverse workforce in many organizations, are hesitant to voice their statements (emotional), under an impression that they will be judged if they speak openly about their personal lives.

Equity refers to fair treatment for all people, so that the norms, practices, and policies in place.

Inclusion refers to how the workforce experiences the workplace and the degree to which organizations embrace all employees and enable them to make meaningful contributions. Companies that are intent on recruiting a diverse workforce must also strive to develop a sufficiently inclusive culture, such that all employees feel their voices will be heard critical if organizations want to retain their talent and unlock the power of their diverse workforce. It has been observed that inclusion is the most underrated however, the most important aspect of DEI. Studies have shown that the diverse workforce in many organizations, are hesitant to voice their statements (emotional), under an impression that they will be judged if they speak openly about their personal lives.

CORPORATE GYAN - CONTD..

Why Diversity?

• The greater the representation of gender diversity, the higher the likelihood of outperformance. For instance, companies where more than 30 percent of the executives are women were more likely to outperform companies where this percentage ranged from only 10 to 30. The most gender-diverse companies see a substantial differential likelihood of outperformance—48 percent—over the least genderdiverse companies (McKinsey).

• Winning talent: Organizations that monitor the demographic profile of their workforces are better able to retain top performers while making sure that diverse talent isn’t lost.

• Improving the quality of decision making: Diversity brings multiple perspectives to the table during times when enhanced problem-solving skills and vision are needed.

• Increasing customer insight and innovation: Diverse teams are typically more innovative and better at anticipating shifts.

Radhika Chandorkar

HRBP- MPCG

Varun Beverages Ltd. (PepsiCo)

From Nowhere to Everywhere 'Inspiring

Story Series'

Notwithstanding her fame and discovery at the age of 12, she is a true role model for the aspiring youth who want to achieve big in life She hails from Mumbai's Dharavi slum, considered to be the world's largest slum, spread over an area of 535 acres (2 16 sq km) with a population of one million The density of population per sq km can well be imagined

It is here Maleesha Kharwa was born to very poor parents on 13th January 2008 Her father had no regular source of income, all he could do was to pose as a cartoon mascot in public functions, events and malls and get a paltry sum on hourly basis. Living was literally a challenge for Maleesha in Dharavi, rather it was a question of survival for the whole family, particularly during the rainy season in a makeshift hutment. Mukesh Kharwa her father was a diehard man though. He would keep on visiting movie sets and film studios with the hope of getting a chance to be picked as a background actor. Little Maleesha too would tag herself with him, for a lookout opportunity as a child artist. She strongly believed she had the potential to perform before the camera. From age 5 till 12 she went on exploring opportunities at the movie sites. She was good in her studies as well.

In 2020, Hollywood actor Robert Hoffman of 'StepUP -2 : The Streets' fame came to India to shoot a documentary film. He was looking for some unknown child artist to work with him. As usual Maleesha was there with her cousin sister. Hoffman chose her cousin instead. Maleesha simply remained unperturbed and kept smiling in front of him. She never knew who Robert Hoffman was then. Robert saw a spark in her eyes and asked her - What you want to become! Maleesha said I want to become a model and dancer. It was then Hoffman decided to give her wings. Fortunately for Maleesha Robert got stranded and could not travel back due to lockdown. With the consent of Maleesha's family, he started an Instagram page on her behalf and shared her dream. He called her for a photo shoot at his set. Maleesha did remarkably well like a professional. That page gained instant popularity during the lockdown itself.

Peacock Magazine spotted Maleesha and decided to feature her on the cover page.That was the dream come true moment for her. She was featured as the 'Princess of the slums'. The caption said - 'It is not everyday we meet a 12 year old who braves her conditions with seamless ease and dares to dream big beating all the odds.' She became the face of the luxury beauty brand 'Forest Essentials' new ad campaign for 'Yuvati Selection' a collection of cosmetic products. By the end of 2021 Maleesha became renowned for her rags-to-riches narrative. With a knack for producing dynamic shoots, she showed how passion can do wonders in ones life. She has done a short film titled - 'Live Your Fairy Tale', which depicts five slum children dining in a restaurant for the first time in life with ecstatic enthusiasm. She has by now been featured in Vogue and Cosmopolitan.

Maleesha's dream of becoming a model is not just for her sake but for the betterment of her family and even her peer group, who simply give up, too early. On becoming an adult she aims to earn a livelihood out of her modeling career and provide her family with resources for a better living. Out of her own sources she shifted from Dharavi to one room pucca apartment in Mumbai. She is studying in 10th standard at a local government-run school.

Maleesha is the face of a dream world with a fan following of more than 2.5 million. Her net worth in 2023 is estimated to be 75 lacs and has bagged two Hollywood films as well.

Her story leaves a message for all - 'What you believe in you can achieve'.

Mukesh Bhatnagar

Poetry corner

Umbrella

The rain, the desolate rain!

Ceaseless, and solemn, and chill!

Falls dispassionately on the ground

Making shiny mirrors on the road.

Macintoshes, raincoats and umbrellas

Painting the dreary scene with colour.

People huddling and hurrying on, the rain washing over them but not their dreams.

Clouded skies uniting and demonizing the dry and dusty plight of sun-beaten days , releasing petrichor.

The thin veneer of grime peeled away by the scathing wind.

Streets puddle-swamped in bloodied muddled

swirls of coloured slushy earth tingeing the tracks of heavy wheels.

Huddled in the corner of the street is a stray barking, whimpering, weeping,wallowing, roadside sleeping mongrel drenched in rain.

Sick of rummaging in garbage for food, pelted with stones and sticks.

Longing for a juicy bone, a bit of love and a warm bed.

Shelter from rain , brutal cold and the harsh sun.

Is it too much to ask, he feels, tears mingling with the silver raindrops.

As gentle as rain falling on leaves, a kind hand descends upon his head, caressing him.

Enveloping him in a caring pair of arms, the kind soul carries him away.

He has finally found his umbrella !

By Swetha Sundar

My Brother

As a child, he took care of me

As a teenager he protected me

As a man, he gave my hand to the man I love He is none other than my brother

My biggest admirer after my father

My biggest critic, who would never let me falter

My strength, when I go weak

My punching bag, My guide, my confidant

My mentor, even though we shall always fight

Standing by me always Brutally honest, yet caring

Telling my spouse my strengths and weaknesses

Standing tall as a father

A son who is there

His way is different, but heart of heart he cares

He is tough, yet sheds a tear when his sister got married.

Laughing aloud saying its a sigh of relief that you Shall now be gone

This is my brother

Trekking up many mountains, Managing money as a specialist

Yet living his life having fun

This is my brother

Akta Sehgal Malhotra

सन मघ क घोर गजना,

दव- भाकर डर गए ।

समट अपनी खर करण, यामल घटा म छप गय ।।

अधकार नभ म छा गया, धरा मद मद मकान लगी ।

घनघोर घटा चपला चमक, झमाझम बारश गरन लगी ।।

धली धली प क डाल, दार- मोर- पपीहा बोल।

सन कोयल का मादक सर, आ मजरी लती हडोल ।। शीतल पवन क झक स, समन क महक बखर गयी । कसलय न आख खोली, नही कपल खल

बदरया"

झम - झम बरस बदरया

झम - झम सावन आयो र

टप - टप टपक बद

मधर - रस सगीत गज सावन म

पया गए वदश, जान कब लौट कर आवग

सावनी बयार जब बह,

मन क अगन धधक उठ तजी स

ह रमझम सावन ! जा सदश द आ मर पया को

जा कह द, लौट कर आ जाए जद

गार फका पड़ गयो ह मरा

- जड़ा भी वोह कर ह बठ

कश बौराए स राह तक पल - पल तरा

ठ गई ह मरी, हाथ म लाली

रमझम बारश"

पड़-पौध

जीव-जत

क चहर पर

छाई मकान ह।

छोट नही बद

घघ सी बजकर

अशफय सी बरसकर

च ओर फली गदगी को

धोकर-बहाकर

धरती पर कतनी

महरबान ह।

फर भला त य ?

टपकती छत, दवार क सीलन, कड़ मकोड़, अलसाई सबह, उफनती नालया, अय ग, जलमन सड़क, बहसाब फक, फसलती चपल, बदबदार जराब, भीग कपड़, खासी-जकाम, को सोच बवजह परशान ह।

मान ल बात ! त भी

चचल बालक सा

कदता-फादता चारदवारी स

बाहर नकल,

उतार फक

डर का रनकोट

फ का छाता, बीता मौसम

बीता वत

लौट नह आता ?

खली बाह स

मझ गल लगा, बदल म, म

तर रोम-रोम म

जोश-खरोश भर गी

तर ग़म क बादल को

बहला-फसला बरसाकर

पानी पानी कर गी।

- पकज पाठ

"जय हो

भारत महान तरी जय हो, जय सवधान तरी जय हो, जय रागान तरी जय हो, जय अमर जवान तरी जय हो, जय जन सवर क जय हो, तम हरण दवाकर क जय हो, जय नमोनमन अधनायक क, तीन सना क नायक क, जन-जन क वाणी क जय हो, वसधा कयाणी क जय हो, तीन सना क जय हो, इन नदय, सागर क जय हो,

जय सय, शव, सदरम क, जय सत चत आनदम क, नकाम कम तरी जय हो, वध क वधान तरी जय हो, जय जन-गण-मन क गायक क, जय मक, खतहर नायक क,

सना क वीर जवान क, जय धरतीप कसान क, गमनाम शहीद नाम क, बना गन कछ काम क, उग हमालय क जय हो, सागर, सरतालय क जय हो,

अमत धाय तरी जय हो,

राम राज तरी जय हो,

वतान तरी जय हो,

समाधान तरी जय हो,

राम तरी जय हो,

महान तरी जय हो।

"ए दश मर"

ए दश मर तरी आज़ाद कछ ऐसी ह

हर घर को रोशन करत चराग जसी ह

ए दश मर तरी पावन म कछ ऐसी ह रसत जम पर नह क मरहम जसी ह

ए दश मर तरी वणम शान कछ ऐसी ह बलदान और जनन क गाथा जसी ह

ए दश मर तरी दघ राह कछ ऐसी ह तवर क शीतल घनी छाया जसी ह ए दश मर तरी मीठ भाषा कछ ऐसी ह

तोतली मा बोली क जसी ह ए दश मर तरी अनपम रगत कछ ऐसी ह नभ म लहरात तरग क तीन रग जसी ह !

हरमदर कौर

"

"राबधन "

सावन क मत फहार

मधर सगीत सनाती ह

मघ क ढोल थाप पर

वसधरा मकाती ह

राबधन का पावन पव

सग अपन लाती ह

चाद सतार सी चमकली राखी

अटट म दशाती राखी

ीत मनभावन राखी

बहन रा सदश दती यह राखी

कमकम अत, थाल सजाती

माथ शभ तलक लगाती

दन बीत सखचन भर

रात बीत आनद भरी

रशम क कोमल धाग म

बहना क शभ आशीष भर

ीत क धाग क बधन म

नह का उमड़ रहा ससार

सार जग म होता सा

भाई बहन का यार

रव, शश अनत वचरण

गगा जमना ह साखी

भाई बहन क रा करता "

राबधन" कहो या "राखी"

सरा खराना

"एक पाती बादल क नाम"

सार खत क बीज हथली म, भरकर म लाई , कछ जललावन, कछ अनाव क, समाचार सन आई , ःखय क गहन वदना का, कछ सार सनान आई ।

ओ जलधर य ठ हो, म तह मनान आई , म पजा करन आई ।।

धरती क इन वपदा का, सान करो अतयामी, इस सावन स अगल मनभावन सावन तक क मनमानी, इस राखी स उस राखी तक, सबको सरसाना ह जलधर, य इस आषाढ़ और भाद को भी, सरस बनाना ह जलधर, म सब जीव क अभभावक, यह अज लकर आई । बादल तम य ठ हो, म तह मनान आई , म पजा करन आई ।।

झल पर दकर पग गोरया, गपचप तह बलाती थ, द फर सदशा पल भर म, महद लाल रचाती थ, सावन म रखकर सोमवार, उपवन म गोठ मनाती थ, नख स शख तक करक सगार, सावन क गीत सनाती थ, पर रात गई य बात गई, यह सावन या जललावन ह, बती डबी हो पानी म तो, कई नयन म सावन ह, रमझम रमझम स मह बरस, जब म म रम जात थ, झर-मर झर-मर सी बद स,जब ब खब नहात थ, उस कागज़ क कती का खड़ा, तह सनान आई ।

कर दो जल का समान वतरण, म तह मनान आई । वह अतव, अब अनाव, ऐसा कसा वहार भ! म ब क भोलपन का, मगान सनान आई ।

य तवनकाए बला रही, फर एक बार काहा आओ।

आपदा बधन कर गरधर, फर स गरराज थमा जाओ।

गौए यासी, गोपी भख ह, इनक था मटा जाओ।

य भ आपक बला रह, कन एक बार फर आ जाओ। गीता क सर, यग-अजन को, सकट-रण म दोहरा जाओ, म मक क नकपट दद का, चदन घस कर लाई ।

ओ बादल तम य ठ हो, म तह मनान आई ।

कर दो जल का समान वतरण, अरदास लगान आई । म पजा करन आई ...

- डा. मनोरमा ससना 'मन'

Articles & Blogs

Woman : A VIBGYOR of emotions

When we pick up an emotion, it is like a piece of puzzle significant in its own special way, pegging holes, completing, fixing surfacing in a prominent role.

Let us not allow anyone to erode our sanctity of thoughts and sanity of mind Realise the super power that we are nurturing our tenderness, be our tremendous self, let go off all pain and help to heal within. Disallowing any negativity to seep in to our system lingering in our heart bringing down to slime.

We are the Heroines of our dreams, let us for once own it like a Diva, the world is our stage, creating our own Divine aura proclaiming each nano second of our existence making it worthwhile. Remembering that we are loved, being cared for, understood, cherished and most desirable

We can breathe Life into anyone with an endearing smile with each passing moment. Be that sunshine, that light drizzle, the after showers, the serenity of dusk, the quietude of the night, the promise of a new dawn, the consoling warm winter sun, be your own inspiration.

When we are the whole galaxy why settle for anything less? The nuclei of everything that surrounds us intensifying, magnifying amplifying in our innate elegance, irresistible charm, winsome beauty, larger than life attitude.

Be the emotion that one wants to be attached to, unchained melodies one would listen to in a loop Be the unforgettable warmth of the first hug, the yearning of the first date, the coyness of the maiden kiss. Believing in ourselves...being everything beautiful that we wish to be, dreaming beyond ponder and yonder ..be the pure that we are, sublime resplendent!

Nidhi Bansal

So much fuss about marriage

A question I have in my mind, which I guess every youngster in the age group of 24 upwards would have Well I guess you guessed it, who would be my life partner, how will I meet her or him Like they show in the movies "ghanti bajegi" , "ishara hoga", hawain chalegi Kya hoga How would I know this is that person who I would be spending the rest of my life with

Well I guess its as simple as meeting someone and knowing that you would click well as friends, its the fear of the unknown and the scare of failure which doesn't let us accept it so easily and makes our mind go round and round about it

Are we giving more importance to the place that he/she stays, are we neglecting the important things and focusing on how much he\she earns

Marriage an institution of union of not just two people but two families, are we ignoring all of this and just making a mockery out of the whole system. Come see each other have coffee and feel like an achiever ... "Wow yet another blind date" how long can this last... How much of knowing each other is enough... I guess enough of knowing each other is also not enough.

In today's world the subtleties, the simplicity and the honesty is all lost.. All people want is a pretense, a flamboyant approach and attitude... Rest all of it can go take a walk

As much we think we are smart, and we can find the best for us, we are all fooled by the randomness around it. We want to know all of it before hand then to leave anything to experience it later and have a better chance of making it happen

Well I guess.... Its a gamble, roll the dice and take your chances!!!

Akta Sehgal

Are we, The woman of India Really Independent ?

In a few days we would be celebrating the 77th Independence Day of our dear country. We all celebrate it with full josh and hosh, flags are bought and so are the wrist bands and bandanas. We would dress in tri color and listen to desh bhakti songs. Is this what Independence means?

The very next day the street is littered with the same flags, which we very lovingly bought to showcase our patriotism. Is this what our Father of nation asked from us, where does the Swachh Bharat Mission go on this day and a day after and for all the other days of the year until the next Independence Day?

While we got our independence in 1947, but even after 77 years, are we women independent? Can we freely walk on the street without being eve teased, without being looked upon as to what are we wearing? Really our clothes decide, whether we are sabhya or are character less, what about the little babies, who too get raped, while they are full covered and still in their diapers.

Not a single day, goes by where we don’t read about rapes, wife beating, eve teasing. Is there a women in India, be it educated or illiterate, who has not been looked down upon? A working lady, still has to look after the house, she still has to raise children, she should know cooking, and she should just be a machine?? Really, is this what being independent means?

Day in and day out, the road rage has increased, people don’t have patience, and are willing to kill each other on parking issues, Educated people behaving like uneducated, walking in the middle of the road, driving recklessly and then fighting?

I don’t think this means being independent. Independence day would be a meaningful celebration, when we are able to respect women, give children the right guidance, keep our country clean and respect others views and not be judgemental.

Even after 71 years, we are still caught in the cobweb of the past, where we don’t want to change ourselves

Unless we change, the country would not change, after all the country is us and we are the change.

The day we keep our homes in and out clean, the day we stop eve teasing and women shamming, the day we respect each other and treat each other like human beings, is the day when we would actually be celebrating Independence day, Till then, We are just shamming and doing things as it is a herd mentality and don’t really mean it

I wait for that day!!!!

Till Then I love my India, Vatan Mera India Ye desh jo hai mera, agar main use apna man ke chalu, to kya main yaha dar dark e jiungi ???? The day india is rape free, we would be independent, the day swach bharat is achieved, we would be independent

And that day, I would with pride Say Happy Independence Day Until then In hope

Akta Sehgal

A Mother & A Woman of India

यारा तरगा झडा ह।

तरग क रग या बतलात ह:

कसरया: ऊजा, उसाह, उमग, उगत सरज क लालमा लए आयामक तपया, उत ान-चतना, बल, साहस, शौय, पराम, वीरता, याग, बलदान आद का परचायक ह।

सफ़द: सय, अहसा, याय, शात, सावना, सादगी, सावकता, वता, सरलता, पारदशता, नछल भाव, ससय सकार, ससकत शाचार, सवधम समभाव, त ात आद का तीक ह।

हरा: शय यामला धानी धरती, हरी-भरी फसल स लहलहात खत, हरयाली, वनसपदा, वनत, औषध, खशहाली, चमखी सम का ोतक ह।

नीला च: नीलवण

24 घट गत क माग पर असर होन क रणा दता ह।

का समान:

हम हर भारतवासी का नतक दायव ह क रावज क त हर त परत म पण समान का भाव रख। जब भी वज फहराया जाए तो उस समानपण ऐसी जगह

कसी सर वज या पताका को राीय वज स ऊचा या ऊपर नह लगाया जाए। वज पर कछ भी लखा या छपा नह

।

Quotes of Prominent Indian Personalities on Freedom/Independence:

1. "Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?"

- Mahatma Gandhi

2. "Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge...At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom."

- Jawaharlal Nehru

3. "Let now India arise out of peasants cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweepers. "

- Swamy Vivekananda

4. "One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives."

- Subhash Chandra Bose

5. "Every citizen of India must remember that...he is an Indian and he has every right in this country but with certain... duties."

- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

6. "Our Nation is s like a tree of which the original trunk is Swarajya and the branches are Swadeshi and Boycott."

- Bal Gangadhar Tilak

7. "Let your crown be of humility, your freedom the freedom of the soul."

- Rabindranath Tagore

8. "My patriotism is subservient to my religion. I cling to India like a child to it's mother's breast, because I feel that she gives me the spiritual nourishment I need. She has the environment that responds to my highest aspiration."

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

9. "We have believed... And we do believe now that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible."

- Indira Gandhi

10. "Indian Democracy's greatest strength is that we have always put the nation above politics."

- Atal Bihari Vajpayee

11. "I

Kairi ka Achaar(Raw mango pickle)

Ingredients :

5 kg raw mangoes( washed, chopped & Deseeded)

1.5 litres mustard oil

250 Gm fennel seeds

250 Gm mustard kernels( rai daal )

125 Gm methi dal

50 Gm black cumin (kalonji)

10 Gm asafoetida (hing)

50 Gm yellow mustard (pili sarson)

5-10 cloves ( laung)

5-7 dry red chillies whole

150-200 Gm Red chilli powder

550-600gm salt

Process:

1.Spread the chopped raw mangoes on a cotton/ mul cloth and let it dry 6-7 hrs.

2.Then sprinkle 150gm salt and 1 sp haldi powder applying nicely on all the tiny raw mangoes .Let it rest for 2-3hours .Once it releases excess yellow water then strain them and keep aside spreading again for 3-4 hoursLet them dry under fan

3.Take a very big heavy bottom utensil and pour the oil.Once it’s hot out off the flame.Bring the vessel down and then wait for 2-3 minutes.

4.Then add laung, red chillies, methi, pili sarson, saunf, little turmeric/ haldi powder, red chilli powder then kairi( raw mangoes) Finally mix well and add saltAgain mix well

5.Once room temperature is reached cover the vessel with mul/ cotton cloth and sundry the pickles for 2 days .Stir the pickles twice a day at-least..After 2 days if after tasting u feel salt is less then can add more salt or even oil if the need arises.Finally shift the pickles in dry glass jars Can store for 12 months at room temperature .

Tip-

Always heat the oil first then cool it completely in order to add more oil to any pickle. Never put a moist/ wet spoon in a pickle jar to prevent it from spoiling.

(Recipe:Late Mrs Madhu Jhunjhunwala mother of Tapasya Sureka )

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