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Where can you find Creative Christmas Dec orations? It is time for celebration, as one of the most awaited festival of the year ‘Christmas’ is soon to arrive on the 25th of this month. With the festive season already around the corner, the Christmas feel is already buzzing in a happening place like Bandra. We at Bandra Buzz want to enhance this buzz of the joyful festival and add to the excitement & grandeur. Probably, you have no decorations left in your attic, or you open up your crib after a year & you find it broken, or it may be that your lights are not working and your Christmas Tree is falling apart. Where can you go? Where will you find these things at the last moment?… So, we have spotted few places that can give you everything that you need for Christmas. In fact, now you can give a different look to your Christmas decorations altogether with these innovative items... Ronald Rodrigues TURN TO PAGE 8 >>
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St Mary's 1965 Batch ‘Football Fever’ Grips Bandra Golden Jubilee Reunion The Congress in Bandra Taluka had organised ‘Football Fever 2015’. On Sunday, 13th December 2015 at the Supari Talao Grounds, the Finals took place at 4.30 pm, with Chief Guests - Mrs. Priya Dutt & Mr. Baba Siddique. It was a one day tournament. The first prize was in memory of our Senior Congressman Mr. Altaf Khan from Chimbai (A.K. Chimbai). Our sponsor for the tournament was The Sassy Spoon Mr. Vivek Goenka. The final match was played between Bandra Packers and Sporting Team. Bandra Packers were the winners. The goalkeeper was Master Raju Prasad and the ‘Best Player’ of the tournament
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was Master Alan D'souza. The winners and runner-ups were allotted with trophies and exciting cash prizes. The entire event was organised by Stephen Noronha - Block President 40 and his team. Vikram Singh
A Tribute to Simon Matthews 40 St Mary's 1965 batch 'boys' met at a quaint little bungalow in Bandra to celebrate their 50 years of passing school. With excitement and pride in their eyes they wore their school uniform white shirt and dark pants with a maroon tie which had the school emblem on it and stood for a group photograph. After which there was a two minutes silence kept for all the 1965'ers that had passed on. A short speech was given by one of the 'boys' who spoke about teachers and classmates and old school times. He then intro-
duced the souvenir that had articles by some of the batch mates, a tribute to famous actor Farooq Sheikh one of the 1965'ers was among the many articles. Each of the 'boys' were presented with a souvenir and a copy of the group picture that was taken at the start of the event. After which the bar was open...loud laughter and hurrays could be heard from a distance...the 1965'ers met and mingled and had a time of their life that evening just like old school times. Lisa DeSouza
Simon Matthews was so full of life yet humble, with a pleasant disposition. He was charming and witty - with a kind word for everyone. He was a Counsellor with KRIPA Foundation, Bandra - for nearly 20 years. He operated on the Love Principle - and would easily win over hearts. He counselled at Bharat Petroleum and other organisations.
His untimely and tragic death in an accident on 22nd November 2015, has shocked everyone - and left a void. Simon leaves behind his sorrowing wife, son daughter and grandchildren - also his sisters, brothers, sisters/brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss him. Those who he had counselled at KRIPA, including his colleagues there will surely miss him dearly. May his soul Rest In Peace. The Month’s Mind Mass is at Mount Carmel Church, Bandra on 22nd December 2015 at 7:30am. Merlyn Matthews
Parenting, now a click away with MotherHen
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Could you tell us how the thought of the MotherHen app came into being? As a new mom in a city like Mumbai where one is hard pressed for time, the initial parenting phase was overwhelming for me. I would take my son to the library and park regularly where I would meet like minded moms looking to make friends and share their experiences on motherhood. This is when the idea came to me, that why not connect these moms on one platform, so they can benefit from each others experiences on parenthood. I discussed this with my husband and after much brain storming we developed the idea further. After conducting an initial research, we found that the new age smart moms have to sift through several websites, facebook groups and apps to find information on parenting issues, kids based services and events, deals etc. There was a need to address all
these concerns on one platform, accessible to all moms in the easiest possible way. This is when MOTHERHEN was born, a mobile app based community for moms to connect with each other within their city and support each other on their day to day challenges of parenting and share their experiences and joys of motherhood.
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In the digital age where almost everything is available at the touch of a finger, two young entrepreneurs from Bandra Aditi and Ahshad Jussawalla - Co-founders of the growing software and web design company 'Oyyum', have come up with a brainchild called 'MotherHen' a mobile app which promises to be a rewarding experience for new moms all over Mumbai to connect as well as experience all the facets of motherhood from A to Z under a single source. Bandra Buzz met up with Aditi to ask her about their unique concept....
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How can it help a mother in her day to day activities? MotherHen acts as a Google of sorts for parenting, addressing the needs of new age moms in a free and accessible way. The content is carefully curated and personalized on the basis of location. Community moms can gain insights from articles written by experts and other moms from the network. They can communicate with like-minded moms on a live chat and get answers to parenting issues. They can also seek expert advice from child nutritionists, paediatricians, speech therapists and psychologists at their finger tips. The app also provides up to date information on kids activities, events and deals in the city, as well as listings of popular child related services like play areas, party planners, doctors, toy libraries etc.
user is verified to ensure that she is a mom. We do not have any fathers in the community as we want it to be a platform where moms can feel secure sharing their problems and expertise. Also, it is the first ever platform in India for moms, that acts as a one stop shop for parenting. We aim to address all parenting needs for new age moms through this one platform.
How have mothers benefited from this app? In the words of some of our moms: "Great idea.... life is easier knowing that suggestions are always available from concerned moms anytime day or night. I would love to contribute to this fantastic venture." - Bhavana Yadav
What makes it different from the other apps in the market? MotherHen differentiates itself by first of all having a very niche audience - it is a moms only community. Each and every
On what platforms is it available? It is available for free on iOS on iTunes and on Android on Google PlayStore. You can download the app from our website www.motherhen.in as well.
"This app is really interesting, plus helpful for new moms. I am glad to be a part of this new moms circle. The best part is that we get immediate answers to our queries." Apexa Jain
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The Worst Mistakes New Stock Investors Make
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With the internet, getting involved in stocks is only a few clicks away. But just because it’s easier doesn’t necessarily make it less risky. Dipping your toes into the equity market could seem daunting for most people. At some point we all find ourselves with a bit of extra cash and if you’ve made the commendable decision to invest some of it in stocks, here are the most common mistakes you must avoid:
NOT PLANNING You won’t get anywhere if you don’t know where you want to be. As with most things in life, starting off with a well formulated plan is always a good idea. So, before you hit the buy button on a single stock sit down with a piece of paper and write down exactly how much risk you are comfortable with, whether you prefer big, established companies or smaller, nimble ones & the growth you want to ideally see in your wealth. Your age & risk appetite should be the 2 most important factors affecting your investment plan. PENNY STOCKS Penny stocks are basically micro companies that no one has ever heard of. It may be cheaper to buy the stocks since they trade at only a few rupees and many investors are se-
duced by the chance of quickly multiplying money. Trouble is, most of these stocks are extremely risky. There’s a good chance a vast majority are on the verge of bankruptcy. Losing a great deal of money on penny stocks is a very real possibility and that’s why most new investors are advised against it. Stick to mid-caps and blue chips to be safe. GETTING EMOTIONAL Legendary investor Benjamin Graham (Warren Buffett’s mentor) once said investing is best when it is most business-like. While investing, you need to put on your thinking cap and keep yourself detached emotionally. If you lose sleep when a stock crashes or celebrate when it doubles, you aren’t doing it right. Take a careful and thoughtful approach to every single decision. BETTING THE FARM Lastly, diversify your holdings. Never put all your money into a single stock. As an investor you have the option to diversify your wealth across many different sectors and assets. Spreading out your bets is a clever way to avoid massive destruction of wealth when a particular sector takes a beating. Things can go wrong in some industries on occasion, but the chances of the entire economy falling apart are very slim. Vishesh Raisinghani
M.B.A The Myth Unlocked MBA is one of the most preferred and in demand courses in the country. In fact, as per recent reports the number of students applying for the course has gone up considerably. But are these students employable? We spoke to education expert, Mr. Aslam Shaikh, who has been in the industry for the last 15 years, "In India, MBA degree was modified to suite the conditions here, by making the degree more lecture and theory oriented instead of the case study and internship method, internship were only given for name sake & stipends were hardly paid. The main difference between Indian MBA Institutes and the ones abroad is that, Indian MBA degrees have specialization i.e. Marketing, Finance, HR, etc. … where else when you go abroad it’s a MBA (General) or a MBA specialization that you get. However, if you are looking for a specialization i.e. Marketing, Finance, HR, Digital Media, Hospitality, Design, Engineering, etc… you can also get a Master in the same, minus the business subjects. Making you a specialist in the field you desire. Mr. Shaikh also observes that with absence of any earn and learn work options in India, the degree not only be-
comes expensive but, also gives no hands on job experience, which in turn affects the chances of employment for the students, You will be surprised to know it’s cheaper to study in international universities, as the good ranking ones cost as low as 8 lakhs, compared to 6 to 20 lakhs charged by Indian Institutes. International Universities also offers part time work options to the students who can work and earn their living expenses on their own during studies. The other way in which the Indian MBA becomes expensive is the time required, abroad an MBA can be 1 or 2 years depending on the country & course you chose. This not only helps gets get down the cost of the course, it also helps you start you career early. When asked if it was better to study abroad instead of Indian universities? Mr. Shaikh immediately says that unless you get into the top 25 institutes in the county, its always better to study abroad as you can get better ranking colleges for average marks and that too you can study abroad at Indian costs.
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Everard Welfare Association Presents Its Open Air
Annual Everard Christmas Dance on 25th December 2015 from 7:00pm onwards at the Everard Lawns, Everard Nagar, Sion, Mumbai 400 022 Live Band: Rhythm Revival Sale Of Passes: 21st - 24th December From 7:00pm To 9:00pm
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Feng Shui Chat with Maria Hussain
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This is my last newsletter before Christmas, so I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy festive season! Much love, merry making and festive cheer to you and your loved ones. I very much look forward to sharing more in this column with you in 2016 too.
De-Clutter: Yup, it’s that same clutter issue again. Christmas can bring with it a whole new opportunity for clutter to surreptiously enter your home. It comes in the guise of gift paper, cards, party invites, decorations, candles, unwanted gifts and the list goes on and on. Keep a micro check on what enters your home so that you are not engulfed in clutter when your VIP guest – THE NEW YEAR 2016 arrives at your door step. To ensure harmony in the home, please concentrate to work towards a clutter free living space – it sure is a welcome relief from the hectic outside world.
A FENG SHUI CONSULTATION IS A SMALL INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE HAPPINESS. Maria Hussain is a Feng Shui Consultant specializing in Marriage and Relationship Consultancy. She is a Motivational Coach and is available for personal, home and business consultations.
De-Stress: It is the time of the year where long lost relatives, friends you haven’t seen in ages and a whole host of other visitors visit your place. While they are most welcome into our homes, please refrain from welcoming their stress or emotional outbursts. You must protect your home and your family from other people’s negativity. The best way to do this is to burn incense
sticks or light the aromatic candles before your guests arrive. Smoke has always been a great purifier. There’s nothing to stop you burning a small bowl of herbs like sage, cedar or rosemary in the corners. It alters the energy of your home and the individual who enters. It is a subconscious signal to your guests that they are they are now leaving the outside world and entering a new and harmonious space. Implement the color purple: Add a hint of purple or violet for vibrancy here and there and you’ll feel the difference immediately. Purple is a very powerful color which is the
fire element. It is ideal for stimulating energy (chi) flow. If your home lacks warmth or intimacy, purple will create a sumptuous, sophisticated & glowing atmosphere for Christmas. Re-inforce strong family ties and home harmony by placing your Christmas tree and any other greenery in the East area of your living room. This is a time when families come together so to family & ancestors is also governed by the element wood and the color green so it’s the perfect spot for your tree and any other Christmas greenery.
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Every year, I think that the coming 12 months will stretch out and last longer than the previous year. But the end of the year zooms to our doorstep and always, always much sooner than we expect it. As Christmas approaches let me share with you all a few tips on how to bring in harmony in your home and enjoy a stress-free Christmas!
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The name Grace Lobo has become synonymous with Christmas sweets around Bandra. She has been preparing the traditional Christmas sweets for eternity; 28 years to be precise, and she does it mostly all on her own, sometimes taking help from her daughters and sisters. The most sought after delicacy of hers is the kulkuls, and she gets orders for them even when it isn’t Christmas! The milk cream, marzipan, guava cheese and the various cakes get the same reception from her patrons. Word about her Christmas delicacies has spread far and wide, and she has received much love from her
customers who come back year after year for these Christmas goodies. “The sweets available nowadays in most shops don’t have the originality of the traditional Christmas sweets,” says Grace who stresses on maintaining the authenticity in her Christmas sweets. She adds that she cannot compromise on quality. But that’s not all, Grace also works on crochet when she isn’t in the kitchen, and prepares all sorts of articles one could imagine with her intricate knitting skills. Ones that require special mention for the Christmas season are the coasters, tree decorations, wall hangings, tissue boxes et al. You can contact Grace Lobo on 9769555415 Valerian D'Costa
It is fine, if you don’t have the time to cook Cooking made simple, easy and quick by Veena Gidwani ‘Keep it simple… but tasty and healthy’… is exactly what Veena Gidwani strongly believes, practices and recommends. We all love to eat food but do we take the effort to cook it? Do we ever take the trouble of getting everything ready and actually prepare a meal? Well, in this fast paced life of today, cooking is a long tedious process and all we say is - Who has the time for all that? But, Veena redefines your thought process by giving you simple methods of cooking tasty creative food items. “I know nobody has the time to cook a proper meal. We are too lazy to buy raw stuff from the market and put it together. So, do not worry, you can cook with simple ingredients that you have just at the snap of your fingers,” expounds Veena. She provides simple recipes to make interesting preparations from boring left over ingredients. For example, she highlights how to make quick cutlets, aloo tikkiis, masala rice, and fried idlis from leftover food. “Food in any form is never a waste. You can always make something out of anything that is left,” says Veena. To make cooking easy, simple, faster and interesting, Veena has written her own book named The “I've No time To Cook” which is available at Society Supermarket at Chimbai & Title Waves, off Turner Road. This book covers recipes for food items right from snacks, starters, main course,
salads, sauces, chatni, soup to a variety of deserts. And all these delicacies can be prepared in a simple step by step process displayed in the book with minimum ingredients and limited time. “You can prepare these dishes anytime as they are quick and interestingly delicious. It can also help you when you feel like eating something nice suddenly, be it even in the middle of the night,” explains Veena. Moreover, there are guidelines for how to set up your kitchen, prepare certain paste, cut vegetables & use leftover food. And all this will make you fall in love with cooking when
you read & try out the recipes in the book. Why do we always like the food prepared by our mother? Why does it always seem tasty and special? Veena answers this question by saying, “To cook a dish that tastes great, in addition to using the right ingredients in the right proportion, you need to add a lot of love and feeling to it. Enjoy the cooking process, and cook with your heart and not with your hands.” Traditional food is lost these days as there are hardly few places where we can find authentic traditional food which tastes perfect. Therefore, Veena strives to cook
this kind of traditional food by using various techniques. Youngsters, today, are bored of traditional food and always eat out. Veena believes that there is no harm in eating outside and says, “You can eat anything wherever you want but in certain limit. Anything in moderation is good.” Having led a busy life in the PR industry during her career, Veena knows very well how difficult it is to find time for cooking. “With our current lifestyle, we feel that cooking is time consuming, tiring and messy. But we forget that if done smartly, cooking is beautiful. Always try to innovate and create something new when you cook for you never know that it may turn out as a new tasty dish,” highlights Veena. Anything done with passion always bears fruit, and for Veena, cooking has been one thing that she loves doing. She has been a blog writer, columnists and also appeared on TV shows for her easy smart recipes. She also has her own YouTube Food Channel named “IFN/Simply Sindhi’. Having the urge to create something new since childhood, Veena has always been curious about cooking. She claims, “Every new experience teaches you a lot. So, she encourages to try new food items and experiment always with life.” For she believes - ‘The simpler the food, the tastier it is!” Ronald Rodrigues
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nandes jointly started this venture in July 2015 and have made sure to keep it economical and pocket friendly. Girish has had experience in the hospitality industry earlier; since his father has a catering business while Philomena is a foodie and teacher by profession. The place has a 3.4 rating on Zomato and also accepts orders online through food panda. The last order is accepted at 3 am with a quick and efficient delivery service the food is always served hot and piping. The mini meal is something to look forward to as you can choose the sauce element and build it as per the preference of your palate. So if hunger comes knocking at your door at an odd hour do not turn a deaf ear towards it, call 7208010264 / 65 / 66 and treat your belly to a scrumptious Southeast Asian affair. You can view the menu up on their FB page www.facebook.com/THAI-CHI-SWA
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Humor can help resolve age old riddles, for instance, if you are not supposed to have a midnight bite why would most refrigerators come with an inbuilt light? Taking a cue from this rational Thai – Chi – Swa restaurant operates from 6 pm to 3 am. The take away joint is located in Khar and aims to provide a meal to people who otherwise would probably have to go to bed on a water diet. They have an interesting menu with options such as a mini meal and the kid’s section. The sauces are prepared in house and innovative dishes such as the sizzling chicken, oceana soup, amalgamated fried rice, honey chilli basil fish, thai chicken lollipop have a unique taste exclusive to this restaurant. The chinese orange chicken and honey sesame chicken are a hit amongst the kids and parents alike because it’s fun to eat and successfully gets the vegetables in the belly. Girish Mirchandani & Philomena Fer-
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Where Can You Find Creative Christmas Decorations?
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Raave The moment you enter this store, you will get the ‘Feel’ of Christmas. With carols playing in the background, buntings and streamers lining throughout and lights enhancing the glow, the whole ambience of the store shouts one thought ‘Christmas is coming.’ And you can find a 8 feet tall Christmas tree, (you can also demand for a 15 feet tall one as they can customise it for you), a snow man, illuminating reindeer, rotating trees, snowball lights and cribs of various sizes. Also, there are spare statues of all the crib characters and the prominent baby Jesus in various sizes. As they have been displaying their store exclusively for Christmas since 15 years in Bandra, every item guarantees quality and a long life. The owner Victor Pasan says, “We come to Bandra all the way from Chennai, only for Christmas and all our products are manufactured and exported.” Raave also, has a lot of décor items especially with lights and snowflakes. Getanjali Building, near Elco Market, 85 Hill Road, Bandra (w) Time: 9:30 am - 10 pm
creative items like the special Christmas bobble, wall hangings, LED ball, LED lights, colourful streamers and Christmas tree. Being in this business for over 50-60 years in Bandra itself, Mota’s is a well known shop that specialises in exclusive stuff. The owner Rajiv Shah says, “We have customers coming from far and wide, just to buy unique items that you may not find anywhere else. As we customise most of our items, the quality is maintained and innovations are added.” 1, Great Plaza, 61 Hill Road, Bandra (W) Time: 10 am - 10 pm 787 A bunch of streamers that you have seen before, candles that portray the Christmas theme which can be gifted too and white
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Wax House If you want to enhance your Christmas with a unique set of characters, then Wax House has got cupids, standing angels, tree top angels, santa broaches and a variety of stars. The owner, Anjali Satish Dhanuka, says, “We make most of the décor our self and import the rest.” They too have been in Bandra for over 40 years and carry out this business as their tradition to spread the joy of Christmas. Shop no. 50, near Elco Market, Hill Road, Bandra (W) Time: 10 am - 10 pm Mota’s Mota’s is regarded as ‘The Party Kingdom’ of Bandra. And for Christmas, Mota’s has a variety of décor materials with innovations. You can find the 6 feet tall 3D Christmas tree which is also available in other sizes exclusively only over there. There are other 3D items like reindeers, sledges, stars, hats and
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snow clad Christmas tree, snow man, snowflakes are some of the distinct decorative items that you can find at 787. Also, unique items like a dancing and singing Christmas tree, a singing Santa, and glass cribs are also displayed along with a special gift bag at this store. Salim, the storekeeper, says, “The colourful paper bags can be used to gift things during Christmas.” Homeland Bldg, Hill Road, Bandra (W) Time: 10am -10 pm Also, there are local outlets on the road that display a variety of articles like ring caps, santa mask and creative stars and lights that you may not find in any big store. One such outlet is just outside St. Joseph School at Hill Road which is managed by Mustafa Bharmal.
Selling decorations since around 10 years in Bandra during Christmas, Mustafa says, “We have our own unique materials and every year we add something new.” Time: 10 am - 11:30 pm And how can we forget, the cribs seller who displays his materials just outside St. Peter’s Church. If you need to buy statues, cribs or wreaths, just walk to this place and you may get a good pick at a reasonable price. With new decorations coming in the market, Christmas is truly redefined and brightened with much more innovations. So, what are you waiting for? Go out, shop and celebrate a NEW Christmas with new decorations. Ronald Rodrigues
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GIVE IT A HIGH FIVE 5 Types of people it helps to get to know in Bandra.... 1) Any street policeman you see on a regular basis, it always helps to keep their name handy when in trouble. 2) Your building watchman - They will oblige you with running errands, when your domestic help has run off. 3) The cell phone number of a good auto driver, local, who can come get you when you are stranded. Especially helpful in the monsoons, when the potholes have all overflowed. 4) Your local fruit vendor, who will not grossly over charge you if you are on first name basis with him. 5) The servers behind the food counter at the famed Candies. For if you want quick service and need to catch their eye for it, it would be a bonus to know a couple by their face and name.
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As we readers can all agree, that whether it is keeping us in the loop of all the fascinating events in and around Bandra every fortnightly or introducing us to other interesting Bandraites in the form of artists, entrepreneurs, enterprising house wives, etc; Bandra Buzz has left no stone unturned in getting out there and dishing us a good story. As ‘Bandra Buzz’ celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, I thought I would join in felicitating this successful suburban fortnightly paper, with some of my own Cool Fivers...
5 Best places to visit if you have not been to Bandra before... 1) Linking Road for its infinite number of shops and snip deals. 2) Bandra’s very own ‘Khau galli’ situated at the end of the Carter Road behind Cafe Coffee Day, there is almost anything for everyone to entertain their palates. Don’t ask what you get there, ask what you don’t... 3) Bandstand Promenade - This one is like a tradition. Almost anyone I know, including the NRI’s is over keen to photograph and tag themselves on FB in front of the mansions of the two super ‘S. Khans’. 4) Elco Arcade - Who comes to Bandra and doesn’t know Elco? Right from the spicy chaat restaurant of the arcade, to the variety of dress material shops inside, it’s the oldest and biggest landmark of the suburb. 5) Bandra Fort - Situated just a stone’s throw away from Taj Lands End, it can almost be missed if you take a ‘U-turn’ from what appears to be a dead end. But it certainly is not. Whether you walk up the ‘botanical garden looking property’ on the left as you enter or climb up the stairs of the structure to catch the best view of Mumbai’s sky line with the ‘Bandra-Worli Sealink' as a back drop, this terrain offers Mumbaikars one of the most breathtaking sunset points. 5 Top things to do in Bandra if you are flying solo 1) Take a sneak at this fantastic book shop called Title Waves, off Turner road. The cafe attached to it adds to its charm and the quiet ambience of the book shop which has a wide range of narratives to browse through, gives you the space you may be looking for. 2) Fitness classes conducted at St. Josephs & Carmel Convent - Not run by the schools but by an independent trainer, for only Rs. 1400 a month, these classes offer a combination of kick boxing, step aerobics, dance and yoga, held for two hours three times a week, you don’t have to put up with fellow fitness fanatics, just normal people who are just as realistic as you about keeping healthy. 3) Catch a film at Movietime Suburbia or Globus Cinema. Though a ticket at Suburbia, Shoppers Stop costs lesser than the other and has better popcorn too, Globus has a familiar comfort about it. 4) Tea at ‘Taj Mahal Tea House. Located on St. John Baptist Road, from the outside
this tea shop can be nearly missed. But on entering you get a feeling of being transported to ‘somewhere else’. Brewing their own tea, priced smartly, with a range of unique books in wooden racks placed next to the few solo armchairs, this is a place no one will stare at you for just taking a break from the hustle bustle, on your own. And if you don’t like tea, even a glass of mineral water, while you relax with Zakir Hussain’s trademark tabla playing in the background, makes it worth the while. 5) Joggers Park - This park at the beginning of Carter Road has a mix of walkers, joggers, kids, and sea admirers. Safe, yet buzzing with vibrancy, whether you zone out with the ocean breeze on the benches or watch children play along the edges of the duck filled pond in the centre of the park, this park is sometimes known as ‘Bandra’s pride, neighbours envy!’ 5 Legendary bakeries & confectionaries Bandra cannot be complete without listing its ‘old as gold’ bakery cum patisserie outlets. 1) A-1 Bakery on Hill Road. If you wake up to catch the sunrise, don’t be surprised if few others have woken up with you too, to get their hands on the freshly made pav’s and chicken puffs for an early breakfast. 2) Opposite the above, touching the Holy Family Hospital, is the Hearsch Bakery. Doesn’t matter what day of the week you get there, you will have to climb over other customers, if you want your request for the ‘delicious chicken rolls’ to be met. 3) Cafe Andora opposite St. Andrews School and College. Almost serving as a college canteen for the students of St. Andrews College, this is more of a snack joint serving a range of products, from mini samosas to chicken patties and biryanis and even chinese meals. These are priced keeping the younger lot in mind. The tiny seating area outside makes it a good hang out too. 4) Venus Cake Shop near Lilavati Hospital known for the original fruit and plum cakes and the avoidable artificial orange and bright pink cream cakes, the egg puffs deserve a mention. In spite of the ‘classic red velvet cup cakes & light French macaroon making confectionaries’ springing up
everywhere, this one still draws a crowd with its simplicity and mentionable turn out. 5) Mac Ronells at Hill Road started by the late ‘Cajetan Francis Periera, fondly known as ‘Caje’ was one of the first scrumptious ‘savoury and pastry salons’ in Bandra to introduce fresh baked items (I still remember the hot dogs, chicken puffs, lemon rolls, deep chocolate easter eggs and jam tarts I gorged on as a child, priced no more than Rs. 5 if I may add) Though it shut down many years ago, Mac Craig, at the corner of St. John’s & Pali Road, run now by his grandson ‘Craig’ now, carries the legacy by providing a similar food fare and has a loyal clientele of kids and adults who devour the ham croissants, traditional sandwiches, chicken savouries and wholesome mutton puffs available there. 5 Best places to get full value for money 1) The open shoe shops at Linking road, priced from Rs. 150 to 400 a pair, they look chic, can give you the initial shoe bites but last for at least a year. Their variety of styles and colours are endless and the sellers are game for a decent bargain. 2) Global Fusion Linking road. For around Rs. 1000, you can eat till you stuffed. The ‘all you can have buffet’ that covers almost everything from sushi to tempuras to lip smacking starters in both vegetarian and non, this is a ‘full paisa vasool’ meal. 3) The Bandra Gymkhana - If you are lucky enough to be a member of the gym or know one, you can wine and dine in half the price of any of the other Bandra restaurants. Known for its seasonal food festivals you will never foot a bill which will burn a hole in your pocket. 4) Hill Road branding - If you want to wear high street brands such as Zara and Mango but don’t want to pay high street prices, walk down the Hill Road stretch and haggle with the countless ‘clothe hawkers’ and pick up labels from Rs. 100 onwards. It’s a steal deal! 5) Variety at Bazaar Road. Reasonably priced for any material, right from sofa covers to curtains & a vast range of bed sheets & towels, this one keeps up with good quality standards, yet it is not as costly as the more known ones in the suburb.
5 Things that need to be changed asap... 1) The pestering behaviour of eunuchs at traffic lights trying to cause fear especially among innocent commuters in auto rickshaws and pedestrians too, who are exposed to them without having the option of avoiding them by keeping vehicle windows up. 2) The attitude of the black and yellow cab drivers that refuse to do short distances leaving the ‘car less’ people with no choice of transport. Everyone may not want to spend on an ‘Uber or an Ola cab’. Also most elders may have no idea how to work mobile apps that are used to book them. 3) The many phone numbers of BMC one has to dial to lodge small grievances and complaints. ‘A direct phone number’ would be preferred, where immediate action can be taken rather than being put on hold and dialling at least five phone numbers as part of the ‘pass the buck game.’ 4) More art galleries, hobby groups, an infrastructure for the older generation to keep active, such ventures need to be encouraged rather than multinational bank franchisees and fancy jewellery shops sprouting at every nook and corner of the suburb. 5) A small police chowki for safety at the end of every street in Bandra covering a 24/7 duty time and an enforcement of strong road discipline between public and private transport. 5 Reasons Bandra is Queen of Suburbs 1) She has an air about her which is different from any other place in Mumbai. Even the townies admit to that. 2) She knows she wears the crown and doesn’t have to break into multiplexes and multi crore mall projects to prove that. 3) She welcomes everyone with an open heart, like a true Queen; making them never want to leave. 4) Her property prices are #unaffordable, much like ‘A Queen’s’ personal tastes are. 5) Simply putting it all in one perspective, ‘Bandra is Bandra!!’
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5 Things we underestimate about Bandra 1) The pleasure of a stroll in the untouched by-lanes of Bandra showcasing old bungalows and cute cottages owned by generations that have still not given in to the redeveloping thirst. 2) The faithful mochi on the corner of your road who has been keeping together all your worn out pairs for the last few decades and has never demanded more than ten percent of his actual cost. 3) The terrifying busy Saturday Nights where we always say we won’t step out and then end up waiting in long queues outside restaurants and bars, only to finally get in and then be offered lousy service and sweaty armpits. 4) Our Local Banya stores that have always been giving us FREE home delivery services, before they got sidelined by swankier offshoots keeping ‘foreign food products’. They keep most of the same products too, you just have to call and ask. 5) The public 2 x 2 feet phone booths operated by enterprising handicapped people; this is their livelihood. With everyone including the agarbatti seller on the roads having his own mobile phone, who knows how long these will last?
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5 Watering holes that have proved their longevity & fun quotient 1) The Big Nasty - Honestly when it first started many years ago, I thought it would be another flash in the dark. But this pub above ‘Shatranj Napoli’ at Pali Hill, though always over crowded, does some mean shooters and the music gets five stars. 2) The Irish House - Though it’s hardly been a few months since its opening at Pali Naka, no other place is more rocking at 6 pm on a weekday in Bandra than this one. Giving an ‘International Feel’ with a mix of expats and Bandraites enjoying cold beers, their happy hours from 5 pm to 8 pm cannot be missed. 3) Hawaiian Shack on 16th road. Once upon a time, it used to be the coolest club with a fab DJ. Though it has lost its charm over the years thanks to a ‘different kind of crowd’ stopping by. If you happen to go there for old time sake, you will still enjoy the nostalgia retro numbers brings you. 4) I bar 'tucked away at Bandra Reclamation in a quiet lane is a rare find. Known for it's 3D projection bar and iPad menus, it hosts open mike nights for magicians, comedians and rappers to showcase their talent once a month. Karaoke nights go full every Wednesday, but the host makes sure you will get your turn. You can also customise your drinks and enjoy the eclectic mix of people around you, thus making it a fun place to hang around. 5) Janata Restaurant & Bar - Though I would not personally go there for my own reasons, known to be the ‘anytime local joint’ for a peg or two, it’s quite famous
thrill of seeing children run across roads fearlessly & bumping into familiar faces of the neighbourhood holding ice creams, can be quite amusing.
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among all age groups. It has an AC and Non AC section and a good place to go if you are looking for a cheap option. 5 Most frequented events in Bandra 1) Bandra Fair - Held every year in September honouring ‘Mother Mary. If you are okay with rowdy crowds and the general public from all over Mumbai shoving you from all sides, then walking up the steps and making your way to light candles at ‘the feet of Our Lady’ is considered to be a powerful and an enriching experience. 2) Celebrate Bandra - Though it needs no introduction, every year they add new events that take place all over the suburb. This year, the kids seemed to be in focus , where fitness classes and kid bands kept the little ones busy. ‘D'Monte Park Recreation Club' hosted a fete for everyone and with its diverse flea market and mini food
stalls, the event was the most talked about for a while. 3) The Andrean Fair - Held on St. Andrews Grounds, featuring joy rides for kids, live musical performances by famous singers, games and merchandise stalls for one & all, these are days of enjoyment that very few Bandraites would want to be left out from. 4) Christmas Bazaar at Bandra Gym Come Christmas & the gymkhana grounds are transformed into evenings of carol singing, fun and frolic, Christmas artifact sellers, unique concept stores. And it is always a pleasure to watch the older generation relishing sausage rolls & sorpotel across the small counters of private food stalls. 5) Car Free Day, held annually, is one of a kind. Right from Otters Club to Cafe Coffee Day has a vehicle restriction that means no fuel emitting monsters are permitted. The
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Letters to the Editor First Five Years
The corrupt and inefficient Mumbai police expressed shock after the Bombay High Court acquitted actor Salman Khan of all charges in the Bandra hit-and-run case that dragged on for 13 years. Most policemen associated with the case, however, refused to speak on-record, fearing contempt of court. They say it is strange that the trial court found several things in order with
ANNIVERSARY WISHES Congratulations for finding your own niche in the media jungle with creativity and interest. May you grow from strength to strength. Happy birthday! Vera Alvares Congratulations Bandra Buzz. Keep up the good work! May you grow from strength to strength. All the very best! Hyrell Desa E-MAIL YOUR LETTERS TO
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Dear Reader, From humble beginnings in December 2010 to creating a niche as your favourite neighbour newspaper – that people across Bandra, Khar & Santacruz now grab to get, as soon as it hits the stands; Bandra Buzz has indeed come a long way. There were tough times – with hiccups, but with your solid support, we have endured – even thrived and succeeded to continue offering you news, views and important information that matters. Yes, a local platform has been created. And... our readers are always being updated. It looks like yesterday, when our very first issue rolled out from the press. In the first five months, many hesitant advertisers and well-meaning friends asked if this publishing venture would survive the test of time. And... we would just smile and nod. Critics had a field day – but, slowly and steadily our supporters outnumbered them; as we evolved from a monthly to a fortnightly. Recognition has come with more hi-profile contributing writers, wellwishers and advertisers. We thank all those who were part of this incredible journey. The dedicated Bandra Buzz team of writers, photographers & distributors headed by Jo-anne (Co-founder) has always been working tirelessly behind the scenes. This has made the difference to ‘make it happen’. We are now poised to rise up and expand – taking this venture to the next level.
I am really excited to see Bandra Buzz in 2020 – and what happens in the next five years. With the weather getting cooler, Bandraites are bracing themselves for year-end events. We at Bandra Buzz wish our dear readers a Merry Christmas and a very meaningful and prosperous New Year 2016. Till next time, take care.
Warm Regards, Merck D’Silva Editor-in-chief 9820783616 DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this paper, are of the authors - and do not reflect the opinion of the publishers and editors, unless otherwise stated. Readers should act on the information provided, only after consulting with their own independent advisors. The publishers & editors of this paper shall be in no way be held responsible for any such action, or consequences thereof. ERROR CORRECTION >> In our 1st Dec 2015 issue, headlines: the word MLC should have been MLA. The mistake on our part is deeply regretted.
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The Salman Khan case proves that the moneyed will wantonly disregard traffic laws. Kill people on the road. Fly kites with an important minister. Show love for the poor. Give a cushy life to prime witnesses or infecting them with deadly viruses, so that they die before the final hearing of the case. After all, the money they spend is ‘chillar’. Now, in the Black Buck case, it will be proved that the goat committed suicide by coming in the way of the bullet, as it was moving to its target - and that there was a Pakistani Ranger on the other side of the border. Yasmin Rohra
the police investigation, but the HC did not appreciate any of that. The investigation was correct and the proof of it lies in the fact that Khan was convicted in the trial court. “The larger issue is what happens to the family of the victim and the man who died. If the high court feels that Khan was not driving, then the man who had later owned up should have been convicted, or a re-investigation should have been ordered,” requesting anonymity. Meanwhile, former assistant commissioner of police Kishan Shengal, who was also the investigating officer in the hitand-run case, said, “I am shocked at the verdict. I was expecting that the HC might reduce Salman’s sentence but still hold him guilty.” Bhagwan Thadani
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SALMAN’S ACQUITTAL Now that Salman Khan has been acquitted, will his driver Ashok Singh be arrested for rash and negligent driving? After all, one person died and five people were injured in the accident. Dr. Peter Rodrigues
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Rebuilding Our Home
“Our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her. We have come to see ourselves as her masters, entitled to plunder her at will. The violence present in our hearts, wounded by sin, is reflected in the symptoms of sickness evident in the soil, in the water, in the air and in all forms of life. This is why the earth itself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor. We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth; our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters. Humanity runs the risk of destroying earth and becoming in turn a victim of this degradation. (However) the Creator does not abandon us … we still have the ability to work together in rebuilding our home.” These excerpts from the Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’ of Pope Francis dated 24 May 2015 are a vivid reflection of our environmental responsibility. We have honed an urban method that can relieve us of our moral liability by reducing our carbon footprint to a great extent; the treatment of all our bio-degradable garbage at source. In return one is gifted with pure organic compost, full of nutrients and life, that improves the soil’s fertility, texture, structure, moisture and nutrient-holding capacity; and healthy soils grow healthy, disease resistant plants.
If adopted across the city we can keep our environs ‘swachh’ as well as arrest the carbon emission of myriad trucks plying to & fro transferring our waste to ecologically disastrous landfills. ARREGOGREEN Aerobic Composting System is a viable urban solution. It is safe, economical, space saving and user friendly, as proven by Institutions and Residential Societies who have accepted this zero waste option. Besides turning your bio-degradable waste to pure organic compost we will help you grow your very own organic garden in the area or space available, be it in house, a kitchen ledge, a terrace, a balcony or a garden outdoors. We will also work with you on methods with which you can utilise and up-cycle your non-biodegradable waste as well as dispose of your ewaste in an eco friendly manner. Our healthy green walls and eco landscaping will add value to your open spaces. STP & WTP systems that help you conserve waste water, a precious commodity in the times we live in, is another way with which we can add to your eco consciousness. With the co-operation of ALMs and the BMC we are working towards making areas in our city zero garbage zones. With your help we can make this a reality. Please join us in our ‘abhiyan’ of rebuilding our home.
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5aSec: From Carpets to Clothing, We Take Care of Everything Under One Roof
With new stores popping up in various cities such as Mumbai and Bangalore, 5aSec is the leading textile expert in India as they believe the key to their success is good customer service and a spotless squeaky clean garment. Always willing to serve their clients in every possible way, here they answer one of your most pressing laundry queries: Hi there! I recently got married and have been gifted a range of beautiful (and expensive!) Kanjivaram silk sarees, that I really want to preserve for as long as possible. What is the best way to store them and keep them ready to wear at any time? - Roma Reddy, Mumbai Hi Roma, firstly, congratulations on your wedding! For a new Indian bride, sarees are not just an outfit - but carry an emotional connect, as they are some of the most valuable assets of a woman’s wardrobe. Thus, maintaining these assets is of utmost importance. Always cover your silk saree with cotton cloth as silk needs breathing, and only cotton allows air to pass through the fabric. Remember not to cover any silk saree with plastic, as they trap moisture and can turn your saree yellow with time. Silk is the place for the breeding of moths; so try to store cedar chips or balls to keep the bugs
away. If your saree has caught some stain, immediately wash only that part with little cold water and follow this up with dry cleaning. Dry cleaning your designer silk sarees with embellishment of stone and pearls etc. is a good option, as they need a lot of care which may be a risk if cleaned at home. Also, while ironing Indian silk sarees, always go for medium heat and keep changing the folds at intervals. See, taking care of your sarees just requires a little careful attitude! Along with protecting your garments and cleaning them with utmost care, 5aSec is also known for home decor maintenance. This holiday season, spread the cheer at your immaculately fresh living room and feel ‘Christmas Ready’ with your drapes, rugs & cushions all dry cleaned by 5aSec. Here is another cleaning tip by the experts - Regularly vacuuming your carpets, drapes and laundering your mattresses weekly keeps them looking good for many years. For any type of stains, send them over to 5aSec; as we offer maximum cleaning & ensure they are in good condition. For more cleaning tips, visit our store in Bandra located at Shop No.1/2, ALJ Residency, Pali Naka, Pali Mala Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, 400050. Sun Strategic