Issue 2 | April-May 2022

CONTENTS

Founder & Director Desk 4 - 5

Taking Care of Yourself Vineeta Pundhir 14 - 15

Poems

Expression Aaris Bansal 16

Breathe Easy Ila Pachauri 17

Which Place ? Pranav Santvan 17

The Soul Piyush Raja 26

Look Beyond Voice of Silence Dr Vijay Mittal 32

Yogic Lifestyle Rajnath Chauhan 28 - 30 Personal Style? Ayushi Agarwal 12 - 13 Being Fair in a Unfair World K Sudheendra Nayak 24 - 25

COVER STORY - Dr. Rahul Bhuchar (6 - 11)

The Tag of Step Mother Nidhi Shegal - 19

NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Dr .Gunjan Arya - 31

Success Story Pinkishe Foundation Anil Kumar 20 -23

Dear Friends, Warm Greetings to you! 10th April, 2022

The term ‘Litro Fashionate’ encompasses more than just knowledge and knowing. It is a harmonious blend of Literature, Arts, Sports, Stories, Emotions, Attitudes, Creativity, Fashion, Nature and life itself! And in the world we have built today, the one who is adept in all these areas is the one who succeeds.

I have always believed that, “Excellence is never an accident; it’s always the result of high intention, sincere efforts, intelligent direction and skilful execution. ” These words of wisdom best describe the present state of the Litro Fashionate.

One of our major achievements of Anuragyam in past year have been our Kalayatra Magazine (Hindi Langauge) which coveres Indian Art, Literature & Culture. We recognize the importance of the magazine initiatives entrusted on us by our readers and we need to ensure that we take special care to meet and exceed their objectives.

Er. Sachin Chaturvedi Founder, Anuragyam

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 inate 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 Director, Litro Fashionate Magazine

Face of the Youth

Dr. Rahul Bhuchar

Unconventional Entrepreneur Spectacular Actor Founder & President Felicity Theatre Charitable Organization

A theatre actor who has acted in more than 725 theatre shows and also has a Bollywood film to his credit named ‘MOM’ starring Sri Devi. Many of his theatre plays have been invited in prestigious venues like the Parliament House and theatre festivals of National magnitude like Bharangham organized by National School of Drama, Bharatendu Natya Utsav, 75 Azadi ka Amrit mahotsav, Hunar Haat.

He has transformed the Indian theatre scene and taken it to a different level altogether. He has successfully contributed towards theatre which has been achieving accolades and rounds all over the country astonishing the audience with his outstanding performance in popular plays.

Face of the Youth

Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Bharat Global Icon Awardee actor and founder and president of Felicity Theater Rahul Bhuchar.

He plans to take Indian theatre scene into the next level. His vision was to take this form of entertainment to a whole new level and in the process he has produced top class plays of different genres.

Felicity Theatre is an initiative to promote Indian Theatre & Culture, Nurture Creative Brain & give them a platform to display their creativity/acting talent.

A renowned theatre organization which produces plays like JAB WE SEPARATED, WRONG NUMBER starring many Bollywood actors like Avtar Gill, Rakesh Bedi, Shweta Tiwari, Minissha Lamba, Kishwer Merchant etc.

Interview

What does the applause on the stage mean to you ?

Applause on stage means the world to any actor. This cannot be compared to any monetary compensation. The applause is a report card for any actor. When the curtains are pulled and an actor takes a bow, the applause one receives is the most prized possession. This also helps in reviewing one’s performance for any actor. Lets say, if the same show is being conducted multiple times, the actor can figure out his performance by the applause he receives during the show or at the end whether the applause is the same, or it has increased or decreased. I personally keep pushing myself to increase the applause and that is how I keep improving.

The actor should also judge his own performance over a period of time as he does multiple shows of the same play. If the reactions continue to increase, this means that there has been a continuous improvement in his performance. This is like an instant report card and this is what stage is all about. My audience is very close to my heart, the bond I share with them is beyond words and I find myself extremely lucky to have been bestowed with so much love and adulation which can never be experienced by any amount of money.

Popular Plays

Mahabharata the Epic Tale (Written and Directed by Puneet Issar)

Ayodhya ki Ramlila (Role of Ram Played at Ayodhya, UP)

Chakravuyh (Written and Directed by Atul Satya Koushik)

Wrong Number (Written and Directed by Raman Kumar)

Jab We Separated (Written and Directed by Rakesh Bedi) and many more...

This is sheer merit of your performance and can only be achieved with years of disciplined hard work and passion. There have been moments when a celebrity appears on stage and initially gets a lot of attention and applause, as I believe that a majority of our audiences are star-struck and they love their celebrities. However, when the initial euphoria fizzles out, the celebrity is then rated according to his performance.

Any special incidents which are close to your heart ?

The most memorable incident was when I was playing Lord Shiva, I had to learn the Tandava, which in itself is a very fine art and a difficult dance form. As I was a non-dancer, I had to hire a coach but everything that I used to learn in the evening, I was blank again the next morning.

Then I had a word with my director about the same and he was affirmative and said that it has to be done by me and nobody else. Even though I expressed how challenging it was for me and I had almost surrendered. It was then the master advised me to meditate at the Shiv temple and seek his blessings while exercising the rituals of Rudrabhishekam. I followed his advice for next four days like a humble student and to my surprise when I went for my rehearsals I could perform each and every step with ease and perfection. My coach was equally surprised as me and tagged me as an expert dancer. This incident is nothing less than a miracle and a blessing for me by The Almighty. We did more than fifty shows of that play all over India and my Tandav dance was the highlight which the audience was delighted to see.

Another incident I remember is when..

My co-actor suffered a heart attack on stage. The show was suspended midway, and we rushed him to hospital but during that time also he kept saying that the show must go on and since we had a shadow cast available that day, we continued the show and completed it. Though we could not save him, we honored his last wish which was, “The show must go on!”

What kind of preparations are needed when portraying a larger than life character ?

When one is supposed to play a larger than life character, we start by reading about the character and we

try to gather all the related information available in print or digital. You then align your thought process to the character and start figuring out how the character used to live his life and behavioural patterns in different situations.

If the performance is kept limited to only learning and delivering the dialogue, it will end up as a poetic recitation but if we have prepared well by digging deep into the character, the audience will be able to make out the minute details in your performance.

To grow as a natural performer, one needs to learn about the character’s traits like, his way of thinking, walking, his psychology, in other words an actor needs to get into all the layers of the character. It is only then, that you can do justice to the character and win over your audience.

Do these characters also have an implication on you as an individual ?

Yes, it does impact you. If one is performing a larger than life role, of say Lord Ram or Karna, it does affect you mentally and one will refrain from any wrongdoing from the day of performance. If you get into the skin of the character, then these things do impact you. If you live the character and you are completely devoted to it then these things are bound to impact you individually. It is not easy to come out of it.

Dr. Nidhi Bansal Interviewer

How to Find Your Personal Style?

As you read this article, Let me open the doors of the world of styling which is the biggest asset, correctly used can do wonders in expressing your personality and make that powerful lasting Impression in all walks of your life.

WHAT IS PERSONAL STYLE ?

Personal Style in very Simple terms is self-expression, an extension of your personality, traits, values, attitudes, beliefs and interests etc. Personal Style is a acquired quality and evolves over time. It shapes your Identity, a powerful tool of self Confidence and reflection of your Personality. It is an expression of Individuality. Personal style is also exactly that, it is personal to you.

It evolves over time, changing according to your needs, age and what you feel comfortable wearing. Your lifestyle and personal style are each individual but it is also interdependent as your lifestyle influences your personal style.

There are 4E’s to discover your personal Style: EXPLORE, EXECUTE, EXPRESS & EVOLVE EXPLORE

This journey starts with the mindset of being open to the idea of exploring different facets of style and not limiting or defining yourself in one box. Observe and Research different types of clothing items, accessories etc. Go out in the market or online and see what catches your eye immediately. Make a Style File where in you save the pictures of different garments, footwear, jewelry etc which pleases your eyes.

To Identify your style its important to know what you like but also what you don’t like. Hence divide different colors, patterns, fits and styles into three categories. First, what you love to wear again and again, Second what you are comfortable wearing and lastly, what you don’t like at all. This activity will give you a better insight and clear perspective of your likings and hence a right direction in this journey of style discovery.

EXECUTE

inations and creativity to the execution stage. Incorporate Bits and Pieces of what you like into your wardrobe is the beginning of personal style. Take time to experiment, that’s the way to gain confidence to stick with what you like, independent of fashion or friends.

Put together a different look with your clothes to reflect a different part of you each day. Try achieving at least three different looks with some of your favorite standby’s, you may try a different accessory or footwear, a different color combination or a new look in layering pieces (add a jacket or shrug).

Don’t be afraid to mix styles, if you like antique jewelry with modern clothes try it! Your Mix is your style. Break the monotony, If you are a pants person try a skirt or dress, if you are always in a dress try plazzo pants or wide leg denims. Always wearing solid colors? Try check or polka dot patterns.

Try Editing your Present look, rather than adding to it. You may be preventing your style to come through by wearing all the usual accessories- necklace, bracelet, earrings, ring etc. Try removing a piece or two, maybe only wearing a fantastic pair of earrings. Less is really More!

All the above techniques are a great way to find your style however it can only be successful when you move away from your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to try and turn your thoughts into reality. You are on the way to express your true self which is the step towards not only achieving great dressing sense but moving the self-confidence ladder up.

EXPRESS

After Execution comes the process of Analysis to reach the desired result i.e., knowing your style. Make observations, try to understand what are your thoughts and feelings throughout the day while wearing a particular outfit. Be aware of how you feel? How you act? And how others react to you. sonal style when there is a sense of comfort with yourself throughout the day and congruency between your mood, personality, situation and its portrayal through your style. When people seem consistently comfortable with you and respond with approval. Their reaction will confirm your growing sense of self.

You will feel a fantastic surge of self-confidence about your appearance when you can say, “Yes, that works for me.”

EVOLVE

Style is one thing in life which goes hand in hand with the statement “change is the only constant”. The process of knowing your personal style makes you understand what works for you and how to make things compliment you. Hence, it is a competent skill and aiding tool to identify and express the evolving nature of your personality and surroundings.

Evolving nature of Life is indispensable and hence finding your personal sense of style is a glorious way to present yourself in this world and experience this beautiful journey of life.

Ayushi Agarwal Gurgaon, Haryana

Taking

Care of

Yourself

The meaning of "Taking Care of Yourself" is to take care of your food, health, dress, routine and other needs etc. Whether it is a physical problem like about skin, hair, eyes, weight or whatever is related to the body, it is very important to not only look beautiful but also stay healthy and fresh from inside and outside.

The biggest drawback in today's busy hectic routine is time, due to which it becomes impossible to find time for oneself and all the work seems necessary. Dark circles have started knocking in front of the eyes. Sometimes the sugar level decreases and it increases you can apply thick layer of make-up to make the face glow but there is no time to pay attention to the natural beauty. Many such things are said to be heard of course it seems small but these give a big form to physical problems.

Everyone is compromising with time constraints but at the same time by controlling them a little and with limited resources you can overcome these problems to a great extent. Although everyone can’t find time especially women are unable to find time for themselves whether they are housewives or working. If a woman who takes care of the members of the whole house is unable to take care of herself then this article will prove to be very useful for her.

Even if you cannot find time to go to the parlour you can take care of your skin and hair at home. Eating healthy food is not about any kind of strict limitations staying unrealistically thin or depriving yourself of the foods you love. But, it’s all about feeling great having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood. Prepare more of your own meals.

Cooking more meals at home can help you take charge of what you are eating and monitor exactly what goes into your food. You eat fewer calories and avoid the chemical additives added sugar and unhealthy fats of packaged and takeout foods that leave you feeling tired, bloated, irritable and exacerbate symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety.

Good health is an essential aspect of human life. The best tip of living a healthy and good life is by maintaining good health and fitness. Just as food quenches hunger our skin and hair also need a special diet and special care on a regular basis. First of all the habit is to drink more and more water take a completely nutritious diet have proper sleep and utilise sometime in the morning for exercising or yoga.

All these should be adopted by everyone and children should also do all these activities. By doing so, our body will be healthy both internally and externally. As the seasons and age keep on changing, our skin also starts changing and if these changes are not taken care of then they start showing on the face and the natural beauty starts decreasing.

If you use beauty products, keep in mind your skin type, expiry date and all the guidelines and for what purpose you are using it for like skin tightening, removing blemishes, freckles and dark circles under eyes or for any other reason. If the way of selecting or using beauty products, skin or hair care products is not right, then their side effects can be horrifying, so they should be used only after thinking.

Good health is the special capital of life. Although the business is enough, there is still no compromise with health. If you are fully fit, your skin will also glow and hair will also remain silky . Keep stress away, be happy, keep a positive attitude towards life, then see how your personality captivates everyone. Vineeta Pundhir Beauty Expert Founder of Vineeta’s Makeover Academy, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi

Expressions

A smile for a smile A tear for a tear Sympathy, it wasn’t something she needed Only Caressing Smiles Unburdening tears could do that bit

Rejuvenating of mind Easing of stress Lessening of tension Faltered her Weakened her Made her devoid of strength

The strength to face herself to face adversaries of life Life which was beckoning her to touch the remanants Those long lost and now last pieces of the overwhelming emotions

I write to you my story, my inner emotions which where hobbled uptil now This is my first step my first attempt, which might help me reach my last To explicitly expose my feelings which tethered my mind About how I started to come in terms with reality

The reality of the most blissful feeling of Staying alive Waking up Over and all over again To see the ever widening horizon The joy of being able to once again relive the opportunity Bestowed upon us To unshadow our very motive, To explain our existence Our life’s truth

Our being LOST is important As being LOST means Life, an Ode to Search Truth !

Aarsi Bansal Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Breathe Easy

Breathe easy Deep silence on my lips, dense noise throbbing in my heart.. keeping myself composed is proving to be an art..

Where did I start, where shall I end ? how do I manoeuvre each and every bend ?

Easily a sigh or two escapes my quivering lips, How cruelty crushes hopes, faith gets flipped.

Uncertainty lingers, horizons blocked.. Fingers pointed, avenues locked..

Being torn and tormented since indefinite times.. Suffering endless punishment for someone else’s crimes..

Breathe easy my heart says, Stay alert says my mind.. Tell me my dear friends, Where do I leave my worries behind ?

Ila Pachauri New Delhi

Which Place ?

Which place? I don’t belong to any place, I am a native of time, Someday, I belong To the moment I have, Someday, I belong To a long lost memory, Someday, I belong To the moments I never had Someday, I belong To the moments I wished for

Coz in the end, When we are unable To reach places, The moments become The only places we can belong to

Pranav Santvan Shimla, Himachal Pradesh