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Traumatic testimonies of their 8th June experience will tell you how the residents of a 80-years old Fernandes Chawl, located in the Old Khar gaothan on a 922 sq m plot, o S.V. Road were rendered homeless within minutes just like an earthquake. Their world was torn apart, when their entire chawl (approx. 47 families) was demolished by the collector, with a police protection force of over 240, between 12 noon till 6:30 p.m. Suddenly, panic prevailed and chaotic war-like scenes of terror were witnessed, as brute force was used to vacate the residents - without allowing them to remove their belongings. Many were whisked away in police vans, to a school premises! Then - cash, gold & valuables were looted, even as the JCBs broke the structures to the ground, leaving rubble & ruin. It was a nightmare – that turned real. TURN TO PAGE 14 >>
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FEDERAL BANK IN BANDRA
02 JUNE 2016
With a vision to be a customer centric organization setting standards for customer experience and to be the trusted partner of choice for target customers, Federal Bank is a major Indian commercial bank in the private sector. Headquartered at Aluva, Kerala, it has more than thousand two hundred branches and one thousand five hundred ATMs across India. With a many of firsts, Federal Bank has had the fast finger to set benchmarks with Electronic Telephone Bill Payment and eshopping payment gateway. Additionally, it is the first traditional bank to introduce Mobile Alerts & Mobile Banking service, to implement an Express Remittance Facility from Abroad, and to issue GDR & get listed in London Stock Exchange. Federal bank was also the leader in offering IMPS Facility through Internet Banking, FedBook - the mobile based electronic passbook and Virtual Accounting System (VAS) for its customers. It also spearheaded the process of providing RTGS facility in all its branches. Federal Banks also became the first bank to introduce Currency Conversion Desk & mobile ATM facility at the Cochin Port, facilitating passengers of cruise ships to exchange currency upon arrival. One of their initial achievements came as early as January 2015 with the launch of VConnect, an exclusive video conference facility that enables customers to interact with the Bank's Relationship Managers face to face from any part of the world. In May the same year, they launched two new variants of the Visa credit cards for its customers, Platinum and Gold ‘N More through an alliance with SBI Bank. The next month, they launched Scan N Pay, an innovative payment app for smart-
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phones and also introduced Mobile Recharge facility through its ATMs. Through the second half of the year, their achievements included the launch of its first digital loan Fed-E-Credit & FebBook Selfie. They also enabled Card-to-Card fund transfer facility through its ATMs, introduced missed call based banking services for balance enquiry, mini statement and missed call based banking services for mobile recharge and missed call based banking services for Fund transfer.
Their recognition includes the IDRBT Award for Digital Banking, Analytics and Big Data in mid-sized Banks Segment, Skoch Smart Technology Award 2015 for FedBook Selfie, Banking Frontiers Inspiring Work place Award in the category ‘Best HR and Talent Practice' among Private sector Banks and ET Best Corporate Brand 2016 Award. Federal Bank is a Financial Super Market with services including Savings Accounts, Current Accounts, attractive Term Deposits Schemes & Online Share Trading Accounts; personalized for individual needs. They also provide easy Loan Schemes with attractive Interest Rates for Home Loans, Car Loans, Mortgage Loans, Gold Loans, Business Loans for SME, Corporate Loans, Export Import Finance and
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Dealer Financing for Auto Delears etc. The NRI services include a wide range of NRE Savings Accounts. NRI’s can open Foreign Currency Deposits in ten currencies. Additional products & services also include Life Insurance, General Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Funds, PSU Bonds, Share Trading Accounts, Online Will and Lockers. Federal Bank Branch Mount Mary Steps, B 989, Casa Adriana, 15, St. John Baptist Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050. Tel : 022-26415376/26415375. Mob: 8879347788, 8454935254 bbyj@federalbank.co.in www.federalbank.co.in Bharat Gupta
Ramazan is, in its essence, a month of humanist spirituality NEWS
Recently Ms. Atiya Khan shared her experience and threw some light on the holy month of Ramazan. Ramazan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It is the month of prayers, blessings, charity & self control. To elaborate more, 5 times of prayers (Salaat) are the integral part in Islam but it becomes more compulsive in this month in which you must put in your soul. There is namaz of Taraweeh in which the recitation of Quran is done, Quran has 30 chapters so 1 chapter recited each day, at some places its compiled to 5 chapters or even 10 chapters to conclude in 10 days these are mainly done for travellers. Taraweeh is compulsory for men but it is optional for women as there are certain days that they must refrain from fasting and prayers but reciting any dua or just even asking for forgiveness is rewarding. Fasting is, ďŹ rst and foremost, an exercise for identifying and managing adversity in all its forms. With faith, in full conscience, fasting calls women and men to an extra degree of self-awareness. The philosophy of fasting calls upon us to know our-
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selves, to master ourselves, and to discipline ourselves the better to free ourselves. To fast is to identify our dependencies, and free ourselves from them. If one is ill or an elderly person cannot perform the fast, they can give Sadqa or Zakaat in order to compensate for the fast and feed a needy and destitutes. Ramadhan is derived from Arabic word Ramad which means scorching heat or dryness, we must refrain from eating drinking, smoking, cutting nails or even oiling hair or applying any kind of creams, engaging in sexual relation, malpractices, backbiting, telling lies. Fasting starts before dawn till sunset and it is observed for 2930 days after sighting the crescent moon the next morning is celebrated as Eid Ul-Fitr. Its a very auspicious celebration which starts with a special namaz in the morning where men perform this namaz in the mosques and women at home. After that there is celebrations with varieties of special dishes and unique Shir Qorma that is a sweet dish of vermicelli made in milk. It is also a festival
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Family members gather together at sunset to break their Ramadan fast called Iftar to clear all malices and get united wish each other and celebrate together. Muslims visit each other greet Eid Mubarak. Elders give money to the children of the family known as Eidi. Eid is celebrated by Muslims but there are other divisions in Muslim like the Khoja Muslim they fast two days prior to other Muslims also celebrate Eid two days prior. There is a special mosque of this commu-
nity which is visited by both men and women accompanied by children. This is a very good way to educate the children about ones religion the salutations customs and breaking the fast together in the mosque where all are treated equally they pray together and also celebrate Eid together. Atiya Khan & Sidhhant Kapai
Strengthen your Immune System with Bee Propolis to avoid colds, coughs and fever
04 JUNE 2016
The monsoon season brings with it a lot of water-borne diseases. Getting wet in the rains can lead to further complications, if precautions are not taken. If our body’s immune system is weak, we are prone to falling sick with cold, cough, fever or other diseases like typhoid, malaria, etc. Germs invade our bodies, creating havoc with our health. Then one thing leads to another. So, a strong immune system will stop the onslaught of germs and keep us healthy. Bee Propolis: Help is at hand. When we think of bees, honey and pollen are usually the first things that come to mind. However, there's another powerful substance that bees play an integral role in, propolis. Derived from the Greek - meaning “before the city”, signifying defense from external threat, propolis is a sticky resin collected by bees. Honey bees collect & metabolize the propolis, then line their hives with it for protection. It’s so effective, that the interior of the bee hive has been found to be safer
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than most operating rooms! The use of propolis has a 5000-year history. The Assyrians and the Greeks used propolis to help maintain good health. Bee Propolis supports the body's natural defenses. To assure purity, please make sure that the Bee Propolis you use is gathered from pollution-free regions, using specially designed bee propolis collectors. It should be 100% natural with no added preservatives or artificial colors. This is a natural anti-biotic, so while the bad bacteria is killed, the good bacteria which our body needs so badly is maintained - unlike most anti-biotics we buy from chemists. Bee Proplis has no bad side effects. In fact, with a strong immune system, we can boldly face the world - in spite of weather variations and other factors. Let’s get healthy - naturally To get 100% Pure & Natural Bee Propolis with free home delivery, please call 9820783616
Feng Shui The Man of Your Home with Feng Shui Expert Maria Hussain
Hope you all had a great Father’s Day. This month, I want to share some tips to help You support the Man of your Home - the Father, the Patriarch, the Bread Earner. Each sector of your home represents a Family Member in Feng Shui and the North West sector is that of The Patriarch. It also relates to help create more opportunities for travel; it attracts benefactors, mentors and helpful people in your life. When the North West area is activated with enhancements listed below, it brings healthy Chi (energy) to the space and contributes to the supportive energy of the father. It also has the bonus ability to help propel your family forward. • A great way to support and nurture the Patriarch is to Declutter this area, place plants, light it up & regularly use the space • Art, photos, collages or figures pertaining to spiritual guides, and/or mentors or helpful people. Displaying pictures here of inspiring family, friends & personalities, signifies guidance in achieving your goals.
• Special places where you have travelled or where you want to travel. A globe or a world map. • Quotes, affirmations and sayings pertaining to helpful people and travel like “I constantly attract helpful, generous, loving people into my life”; “I am in the right place at the right time, and I meet the right people at the right time”. Though if this area is missing in your living space or is cluttered or if it is a storage space, toilet or bathroom, the MEN in your family may actually feel burdened, unsupported, lacking motivation and even like he is struggling in his career. Feng Shui can be the solution to some of your problems, and the helpful people corner is a great place to begin. For questions or consultations, call 9967678652 or email bhcfengshui@gmail.com. For more info visit www.bhcfengshui.com
• Activate this corner by using items made of the metal - brass, steel, pewter, silver, gold, aluminum, copper, etc. in roundish shapes and colours (white, black or gray). • Natural stones or representation of the same, such as pictures of mountains.
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As custodians of the future of the country, we are sure that your vast experience has sensitized you to the fact that today’s children are not growing up in the same world that we did. Stress, fear, peer pressure, bullying, sexual predators, classroom violence, tech addiction have all taken over our children, and they have more to deal with than our earlier generations ever did. It’s phenomenal how the same technology that brings us close to those who are far away takes us far away from the people that are actually close. Paradox of our times quotes that, “We have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgement, more experts, but more problem; more medicines, but less wellness. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values”. So may be the question your asking in your mind while reading this is, how do we bring about a change? And it starts with us, each one of us pressing pause, reset & play again. Taking a moment to become: more conscious as parents, more aware as citizens, to really reflect on the consequence, the implications of a misplaced word of an unnecessary argument that we all know we didn’t need to have, or to speak to someone just slightly differently in a different tone,
in a different voice, in a different empathy, with a different perspective. Just to really connect with people on a different level. It is a well-established fact that teachers are the most critical factors that influence learning and holistic development of students. While majority of teachers & staff at schools or coaching institutes are trained as subject matter experts, we at Kiran Classes understand the needs of our parents & look at opportunities to hone other abilities of teachers in order that they stand true to their purpose as an inspirational teacher, a role model for our students. We strongly believe that every child possesses tremendous energy which is waiting to be channelized. Often in this blind rat race, their mind loses the real focus. More often, many even do not know their potential and what they want to do. Hence, a lot of energy & productivity goes in vain due to lack of proper guidance & direction. We firmly believe in shaping the young minds towards a more productive outlook for their lives. We do so by providing them with not only academic education which will help them score well, but also look at equipping them with life skills, values & attitudes which will help them lead a more fulfilling life. Our interactive &
concept base teaching methodology focuses on proper understanding of a subject rather than simply mugging up. Our students are shaped to be competent, creative & responsible individuals who will be creating a better tomorrow. Kiran Classes has been consistent with this ideology of going beyond just academics since its inception 25 years ago. We walk an extra mile with our students by exposing them to workshops on topics like communication, clear goal setting, dedication, positive approach etc. This approach has
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helped us impact several lives and we feel encouraged when they share their success stories with us. I urge you to feel free to fix an appointment for any academic career counselling with our professional team members by calling on 9869030650. Alternatively, you may write to us, WhatsApp 9004870030 or email us at priya.kcpl@gmail.com and we would be more than happy to assist you. Tejal Shah
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They say 'better late than never', but if you are looking forward to study abroad, don't be late or it would be never. September intake preparation have already started and admissions will soon follow. International educationalist Mr. Aslam Shaikh will conduct Study Abroad @ Indian Cost Seminar & counseling session on 25th June 2016 at DNA, 11th Floor, Tower - 3, Indiabulls Finance Centre, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai 400013. Students will get information on studying abroad at the lowest cost which is comparable to India or even less. He will share information on courses like MBBS, Engineering, MBA& Hospitality Management. Students will have host of universities and countries to chose from. Students who have appeared for CET / NEET this year, but have not been able to crack it, still have option to study MBBS abroad. They can study at government universities of Russia, Philippines, Ukraine and China. He will elaborate on Germany offering 100% scholarships to deserving students who want to pursue engineering programs. You can choose from a big list of specialization which you surely don't find in India. While your studies you can work part time & earn anywhere between Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000 p.m. If you are looking forward to study
MBA, Mr. Shaikh will guide you with options in Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore or other countries in Europe. You get international study exposure at an affordable cost of Rs 6 - Rs 15 lakh. Students who want to study hospitality will get to know from him how to study and earn in Switzerland. You study for six months and take part in paid training for the next six months each year. Get paid handsome stipend amount of Rs 1.5 lakh p.m. during your training. Parents of alumni will also be present on the day, you can know from them firsthand about the universities and courses their children have gone for. You can interact with them and get a real time live feedback about their experience with Aliff & Study Abroad.
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CHOMP ON CHITPOLE AT THC ‘Variety is the spice of life’ which indicates that bland food is getting you nowhere. We love our spice, sharing a similar view with regards to food and life are the senors & senoritas of Mexico. Mexican cuisine and ours bear resounding similarities alas with a defining individual taste factor. For starters both cuisines witness a stronghold of rice and are governed by native flavours. So what happens when a chef from India working in America stumbles upon a revered Mexican chilli based sauce called Chipotle. Pranaay Pathak a home chef while working with a food truck in the U.S.A realised that Chipotle chilli flavor should be introduced to the Indian palate. Chipotle is what the Mexicans call jalapenos after they are treated with a slow smoked process, hereby adding a flavour of maturity to jalapenos. The taste factor of these smoked chillies is overwhelming and crucial to the extent that the final sauce which is prepared after adding other condiments is named after the smoked jalapeno chilli. Armed with this gastronomical gem Pranaay arrives home and shares his findings with food enthusiast Siddhant Thakur. Together they strive to recreate this sauce, slightly tweaking it to suit our sensibilities. After tedious rounds of research and experiments their search for the perfect blend culminates. This is the story as to how The House of Chipotle (THC) came into being, the restaurant opened their doors to patrons last year in Bandra and have expanded to Oshiwara recently. We at Bandra Buzz decided to hop in and grab their Chipotle Rice Bowl which was recommended by our acquaintances. A healthy portion of coriander lime rice with a whole lot of wholesomeness propelled with avocado, corn salsa, sweet corn, pico de gallo, salad leaf, red pepper, refried beans, g u a camole, cheese and chipotle chicken or paneer. The rice bowl is then jolted to life with the addition of the in-house chipotle sauce, salsa raja and sour cream. The uniqueness of this dish is that when served the rice is piping hot while the sauces and salads balance that out, which are served cool. Mixing it all up results into one tantalising meal full of spices and flavours ready to be devoured. Indeed, devoured we did, the fair was refreshing to say the least. The minimal and un-wok like use of oil encouraged us to try another dish which caught our attention while going through their informative menu, behold the Peanut Butter Panini which is available in chicken and paneer. The ten inches long panini showcased the kitchen crew's innovative spirit and we
A blend of hot & cold ingredients used to prepare the Chipotle Rice Bowl alongside the mild, spicy & very spicy Chipotle sauce gladly gobbled it all up. The house baked bread rose to the occasion and provided a solid foundation to this protein fuelled munch.
The House of Chipotle (THC) 02, Mohammedi House, B/35, St. Martin Road, off Hill Road, next to Bandra Police Station, Bandra (W) 26411921 / 9619310843 Sidhant Nayangara
Chipotle is what the Mexicans call jalapenos after they are treated with a slow smoked process, hereby adding a flavour of maturity to jalapenos. The taste factor of these smoked chillies is overwhelming & crucial to the extent that the final sauce which is prepared after adding other condiments is named after the smoked jalapeno chilli.
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B esides the decision of dropping by we are glad that we decided to share the rice bowl, if not we would have not had any space to spare for the panini. All in all it was an impressive affair, balanced well in terms of health, taste and value for money. Before going home we decided to take some back for our glued to the chair designer, the manager courteously offered to get it delivered. The package arrived within the stipulated time frame and we couldn't help but deprive the designer of the Chipotle Rice Bowl.
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Tyrell’s latest installation ‘We are the World’ (made with fibre glass and metal) and ‘I am Bandra’ (made with sheets of metal) near Bandra RTO Chowki Artist Tyrell Valladares whose studio – Metalhead shot to fame with his ďŹ rst ever and most ambitious project for Nike at the ‘Kalaghoda Art Festival’ back in 2013 has recently adorned Bandra with not one but two avant-garde installations. Tyrell has been commissioned by ‘Dheeraj Realty’ in association with the ‘I Luv Mumbai Foundation’ to undertake various projects for the beautiďŹ cation of Bandra through street art installations and this is something very close to his heart since he was born here and ever since his life and breath has echoed Bandra. The ďŹ rst of a series of Tyrell’s installations to come up are the ‘We are the World’ (made with ďŹ bre glass and metal) and ‘I am Bandra’ (made with sheets of metal) works of art that have been set up at Bandra’s periphery near the Bandra Reclamation yover opposite the MTNL building and the R.T.O respectively. Tyrell started his studio called ‘Metalhead’ in 2012 after giving up a successful 8 year long career in the aviation industry to take a leap of faith and follow his creative instinct. Born to an artistic family he has been sketching and painting since his early childhood and only recently decided to pursue a more artistic and passion driven profession of sculpting metal art. There was something that fascinated him about creating with his own 2 hands and exploring dierent 2D and 3D shapes and forms, which propelled him to completing a course in welding to allow him to further hone and explore his sculpting
skills. He has since moved on to working and incorporating various other materials like wood, glass, resin etc., though he admits metal will always be his ďŹ rst love. In the last 3 years Tyrell has had the opportunity to work with big brands like Nike, MTV – Viacom18, Google, King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital initiative, to name a few and is currently working on a project for Adidas. He is also responsible for the interior decoration/installations at the ‘Gangsta’ nightclub and popular restaurant ‘Bhaijaanz’ in Bandra. At Metalhead, his company’s vision is to create a platform where art in all its forms can be expressed exploring limitless possibilities. They hope to be able to explore how art and design can unite people, creating a unique experience for each of them through their own personal interaction with the artwork. Tyrell discloses that to him art is the purest form of self-expression where he can be completely free and true to himself without having to ‘colour within the lines’, so to speak and that is what drives him to keep going. Besides temporary installations, intimate pieces or larger than life works of art they also undertake set design and production, bespoke furniture, sculptures, light art installations, signage and interior design. What to look out for: He will be doing wall murals around Bandra, a series of which will be complete before the end of 2016. Tyrell has also exhibited at ‘Celebrate Ban-
dra’ for the past 2 consecutive years: 2014: Artwork entitled ‘Super Ghoda-Gadi’, a fantasy chariot fashioned out of a 12-foot long autorickshaw being pulled by a Pegasus.
2015: Artwork entitled ‘City Predator’, a 14foot long metal shark and artwork entitled ‘Fallen Angel’, to represent atrocities against women. Francesca Mascarenhas
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We have to admit, we were starting to get a little worried about where our yearly downpours have been hiding out. With pre-monsoon showers just last week, we wondered if we would get to experience monsoon bliss any time soon! While our suede shoes & hair were happy, it's about time the rain Gods answered people’s prayers for some muchneeded showers. And when it actually does start raining & pouring (and the old man is snoring), that’s as good a sign as any you should go back to bed, right? Sadly, no. The fact of the matter is - like any other day of the week you've still got to carry on with business as usual and we say having the perfect
rainwear onhand is all we can do at this point Rain can be unpredictable, and it's not always easy to anticipate when a storm may come. Umbrellas offer convenient alternatives to rain clothes, providing a wide cover over your head to keep droplets from falling onto your hair and clothing. Ensure that you're prepared to walk out into the elements with rain jackets, rain pants and ponchos. Once you find the best rain gear to suit your lifestyle, you can always stay dry and comfortable. Rain jackets with hoods and drawstring closures provide adjustable coverage, and ponchos can be easily tucked into a bag for use when camping or on vacation.
Disposable options deliver added convenience when you’re on the go, while rain coats and rain pants provide coverage for heavy storm conditions. Complete your weatherready rainwear with rain shoes or rubber boots. Clothes aren't the only items that offer protection in rainy conditions when you're outdoors. In addition to the proper rainwear, waterproof storage solutions are also a must when seeking to keep valuables from facing water damage. Waterproof utility pouches keep papers and other accessories dry, while waterproof bags, duffels and electronics cases are ideal for safeguarding your precious essentials from the rain.
And in case you’re wondering where you can get your hands on the latest rain wear trends then check out some of these shops. Design Touch (Hill Road, Bandra West) Design Touch is a multi brand shoes and clothing store for newborns and children up to 15 years. If your family has been raving about brands that they are using abroad and you’re wondering where to find it, come in here and you are very likely to find it. They have a huge selection of raincoats with the latest movie themed designs and cartoon characters kids will love in a rainbow of colors, as well as a stylish selection for both
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boys and girl. So if you have active kids who need to get outside and stay dry don’t give this shop a miss! New Decent Collection (Hill Road, Bandra West) Along with having a stylish adult collection of raincoats for both men & women, they also has a wide range of waterproof purses, watches, as well as accessories to protect your mobile, tab, iPad or other valuables from the rain when you’re on the go. And while you’re at it you could also indulge yourself by sinking your teeth into some of your favorite international chocolates, avail-
able at the lower level of the shop! Good Luck Store (Shop No 4-5, Rizvi Palace, Hill Road, Bandra West) The colors and patterns of these rain shoes are sure to brighten a grey day! This shop has a wide selection to suit your every mood and personality. No longer do you have to be a prisoner to those dull black rain shoes, feeling sporty - there’s a pair for you, feeling like you want bling - do not fear there is a pair for you as well, love suede but the sheer thought of a drop of water falling on them gives you nightmares - they have an amazing look alike for that as well, wanna rock out
with gumboots, why not! So now you can look oh so stylish without burning a hole in your pocket as well!
and that too in every size and color. What also caught my eye were these very cute and stylish backpacks made of PVC.
Twinkle - The Gift Gallore (Baba Nagar, Bandra West) There are some people who love to go shop to shop and then there are others who prefer on stop shops! If you’re the latter type then this is your one stop shop! They have an impressive range of raincoats for almost every age group young and old! Be it super heroes for kids or polka dots for women or the classic black for men. What’s that you say, you prefer umbrellas well they have them as well
Whether you're preparing to face a light drizzle or much heavier precipitation, a lot more thought should go into this purchase than if the jacket looks waterproof. However dressing for the rain is certainly about more than just the coat. With the widest range of colors available, even if you buy a raincoat in a neutral color you can wear colorful rain boots, use bright-colored umbrellas and last but not the least accessorize. Nolencia Dharmai
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Ayurvedic Camp at (Kalidas Vishram) K V Nisarg Ayurvedic Pharmacy: July 11th - 16th Through several generations, Kalidas Vishram is famous for their herbal medicines - something that is effective, yet has no bad side effects. This iconic shop, next to the Bandra Fish Market is an old landmark. Now, KV Nisarg - a part of Bandra's oldest store Kalidas Vishram (estd. 1898) operating in the heart of Bandra market is a dedicated Ayurvedic Pharmacy & Consultancy clinic. They are now conducting an Ayurvedic Camp from 11th July to 16th July 2016 - to spread awareness on the benefits of Ayurveda. This Ayurvedic Camp will be a great opportunity for all to experience the power of Ayurveda and also avail discounts on medicines purchased during this period. To get a better insight, we asked the owner Jayesh Thakkar - to elaborate on his business. He passionately told us,“With increasing demand for natural medicines and healthcare products, we have now dedicated a part of our business towards fulfilling this important market need. Our team of highly qualified Ayurvedic doctors are available for consultation and diagnosis by appointment at our in-house consulting room located within the store. We have ef-
fective tried and tested treatments for almost any health issue or disease. Below is a list of just a few common ailments for which Ayurvedic cures are available: - Kidney Stone, Uric Acid - Piles, Fissures, Fistula - Digestion, Acidity, Loose Motions - Arthritis, Aches and Pains - Skin Care, Beauty, Fairness - Psoriasis - Diabetes - Hair Fall - Gynaec Issues - Cardiac, Hypertension, Sleep disorders - Weight Loss / Obesity - Respiratory: Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold, Cough - Allergies - Depression, etc. We sometimes (for specific issues) also see cases where patients have benefited from Ayurvedic medicines where allopathy has either not worked for them or required surgery for their illness. We stock a large collection of Ayurvedic /Herbal healthcare products - including raw herbs and formulations from a wide variety
of brands such as Himalaya, Zandu, Baidyanath, Vaidyaratnam Aushadshala Kerala, Sandu Brothers, Dhootpapeshwar, Sharangdhar, etc. Our shop is open from 9am to 1pm and 3:30pm to 8:30pm We also provide counselling on Yogic Lifestyle and Healthy Diet. Please note ayurvedic medicines can be taken along with allopathic medicines. More information about our Ayurvedic camp is available
on our website: www.kvnisarg.com Do visit us and come to know more about the power of Ayurveda - and how it can help to keep you healthy.” We are sure that visiting this Ayurvedic camp at K V Nisarg, will empower you with knowledge that can lead to a healthier lifestyle - so do register yourself at this camp for a date convenient to you. Keshav Lalwani
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TRIBUTE TO JESSIE D’ABREO Remembering Jessie Mildred D’Abreo, dearly known as ‘Aunty Jessie’, only as one of the finest seamstress, falls significantly short of what this multi faceted and multi talented personality deserves. Her talent and accomplishments as a creator of Bridal Gowns and Trousseaus was there for all to see. Yet those who have had the good fortune of spending significant amount of time with her, will remember her - more as an epitome of ‘women empowerment’ in more ways than one. Auntie Jessie was not one of those ‘burn the bra’ variety of western feminists. On the contrary, she instilled in little girls and young women, a form of empowerment more in line with the Indian and Christian value systems. She guided - and if needed, nudged these young people into understanding how a woman can truly be empowered: by contributing to family income, helping children achieve their dreams, through habits of tiny savings that housewives could make - and above all by appreciating and encouraging the talent and good that she saw in every human being. She
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was above all else, a hardcore optimist. But most of all, she will be remembered as the person anyone could approach with a problem - and rest assured of receiving a solution. Enrolling in Auntie Jessie’s Sewing Classes, resulted not only in learning the finer points of the art of “cutting and sewing”, but also the added bonus of little ‘life lessons’ that helped numerous young women transform themselves into accomplished home makers. More than anything else, never insecure about sharing her vast knowledge of these domestic arts; Aunty Jessie was happiest when sharing the most guarded secrets of her skills and capabilities. Mildred D’Abreo Email your letters to news.bandrabuzz@gmail.com 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.
Dear Reader, Mid June normally sees a change of weather - with drizzles soon turning to lashing rain. Yes, Bandra - Khar - Santacruz gets wet, yet people do all that they want to do. Life goes on. Umbrellas of different colours, sizes and shapes are seen - as soon as showers start. The change to cooler temperatures, with windy outdoors and darker days, sets the scene for romance. But are romantic rains, romantic for everyone? Those with cosy homes that are wellstocked, surely see a rainy day as the right time to keep indoors - with a hot beverage, snacks and sharing food with family and friends, listening to their favourite music or watching a movie. Great time for bonding warming old friendships and starting new ones. But for those unfortunate to live with leaky roofs - or no roof at all; this is terror time. Dark clouds gathering gets them frightened. And... we have a lot of people here facing such a situation. The recent ‘Khar Carnage’ reported in this issue is an unimaginable case of people losing their home & belongings, within minutes. Now, without a roof - what is their shelter from
the sun and rains? - and how long can they live on the mercy of others? Knowing the rainy season is coming soon, how heartless can the perpetrators be? Bandra Buzz will always be unbiased standing for the truth. As your favourite neighbourhood newspaper, you have a platform to send us something that is news worthy. We need whistle blowers who will give us leads to issues that plague the community. Your inputs are important to the vitality of our local community. Citizens have a right to know what is really happening in their neighbourhood - good or bad. Only then can timely action be taken. We are with you. Together, we can create a better Bandra. Till next time, take care.
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Over 240 police staff gather at KES Pupil School to demolish and dishouse 20 families at Fernandes Chawl
CONTD. FROM PAGE 1 TESTIMONIES:
• A 14-years old girl had her hair pulled badly by women cops and was so traumatized that she had to be hospitalised in Holy Family Hospital needing a drip. Her school uniform and books and important prelim papers are missing. • Harban Singh Arora who had a jeans shop for the past 12 years, lost cash, furniture & material worth around 5 lakhs, besides having no business now. He wonders about his survival and future. • Iqbal Patel, who was born here, told us that Darisa Builders had bought the property in 1992. In 1996, they were told that this is a slum and as such will be developed. In 2005, they put a proposal to the SRA. In 2007, there was a survey. When he enquired what was the status in 2011, he got no answer. Some signatures were taken and some forged. Through RTI, he realised that signatures were obtained, although the concerned people were already dead. This gaothan land was passed by SRA, with exchange of money. • Another young girl whose 3 generations lived here, was hurt by cops, then taken
and detained in Pupils School on S.V. Road, till evening. Most of her belongings are either robbed or buried in the rubble. Her daily roza is on the rubble - her former home. She wonders how the builder got police protection for the demolition, when they (Khar Police) have filed a forgery case against her (builder). • Mary D’Mello, a 74 year old female resident who was totally traumatized by the sudden demolition told us, “I never thought that this would happen. I am staying with supporters now. What will happen in the future is a big question. Leading the way for justice is 48 year old Anita Pinto who is on a ‘fast unto death’ to get justice for all affected by the “illegal demolition”. She told us, “Darisa Builders have forged documents. We are running from pillar to post, but the government, SRA, Deputy Collector Kalambe, Police authorities, etc. are all involved in this case – and no one is listening. High power HPC has told SRA Chief Aseem Gupta to review this, but he did not – telling us to go to the High Court. The High Court order has mentioned that as per the LOI’s (Letter of Intent) terms and conditions, not to move ahead. But they by-passed the High Court order and illegally demolished everything we had. They detained my husband and me. Around 300 police came and dishoused 20 tenants. Police robbed all our gold jewellery, money, TVs, iPads, etc. What they could not rob was crushed in the rubble. I don’t know how to start all over again, without a house. In the monsoon, and Ramzan (many affected are Muslim), they have done this with no agreements. She (the builders) have told them to just put us on the road – and automatically we will fall
on our knees. She has managed to connive care who develops, but the demolition will with all the police, right from DCP, ACP, happen. SRA, Collector, Politicians, etc. - and get the We have proof (photos & videos) of this demolition done. brutal police action. They did not detain us If I don’t get my demand fulfilled - i.e. in the Police Station – but took us to KES change of developer, I will not give up my Pupils School, where our mobiles were part. I will give up my life. If I die, this story confiscated. Police started beating children. will not end - somebody will come in my They filed charges (non-bailable offence) place. The builder’s LOI is cancelled. The against the men who were picked up from IOA (Intimation of Approval) is cancelled. their houses. However, on the basis of phoPolice have proved forgery. A charge sheet tographs, we got bail. has been filed (on the builder) and My message to people: If you she is out on anticipatory bail. have a similar problem and She is a fraud builder. Everykeep quiet - remember, where her projects are today it is us and tomorrow “If this can happen here stalled. Her Citadel buildit could be you on the to a mixed community, who road. So, please be united ing in Chuim is stalled – and people are out on are living in a gaothan area - it and support us. This is the road. Then, in Mona sets a precedence. So, in the the fourth case - the first Apartments, Vakola – three were Pereira Wadi, people have been near future - this can happen Patel Compound, Daulat to other gaothans too.” cheated. In this property, Nagar. These people did she has taken money from not raise their voice - they people even before anything just surrendered and today are has come up. Even in Goa, she has on the road. It will not be easy for sold 10 flats to 30 people and was behind them to get Fernandes Chawl. bars in Arpora Police Station, Anjuna, Today we own nothing. Our support Calangute. She should be booked. comes only from good neighbours. Shamin Deputy Collector Sandeep Kalambe Quereshi has given me this bed sheet and should be booked, because he had a trans- the clothes I am wearing now. Someone fer on 9th June, so he made haste to demol- gave us this bed, mattress and pillow. This ish our structures on the 8th – because he large umbrella has been given by Aftab Sidwas paid a huge amount. He came person- dique, whose support is solid. Police conally for the demolition - and when Aftab tinued to harass us here - but were fired by Siddique (ALM 144) questioned him who our supporters. Our other supporters are would develop as the present developer’s some NGOs, Pathanji and Sachin Nirupam, IOA stands cancelled and the LOI is not along with Baba Siddique and Asif Zakaria valid now. He answered her that he did not - who are just a phone call away.”
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CONTD. FROM PAGE 14 Activist Social Aftab Siddique experienced the Khar demolitions first hand - pinched, scratched and bleeding, she was dragged into a police van and detained in KES Pupils School, from 1pm till about 7pm. In her testimony, she describes her horror hours in ‘hell’. She told us, “The whole project is a fraud. When the demolition was happening, none of our NGO’s, activists & elected representatives came to reach out to these affected people - who just did not know what to do. The authorities seemed to be so well controlled by our politicians, that everybody spoke similarly. The demolition created havoc, like a violent storm. I call them a ‘gang’ of policemen - not like they were on ‘bandobast’. They were all so well trained. They knew what they had to do, who they had to fix up, who they had to pick up. Even bystanders were picked up & assaulted. Even children were picked up & taken for detention. To see such a thing happen in the heart of the city is like history (in the making). If this can happen here to a mixed community, who are living in a gaothan area - it sets a precedence. So, in the near future - this can happen to other gaothans too. If our local representatives (MLA & MP) do not come forward & say that this is wrong & needs to be rectified, rather than calling the IT group of people to oppose us, saying we are doing wrong; then you can imagine that for the next three years, we are nowhere. This IT group are half-learned people - ‘neem hakeem’. They are not even aware of the facts, what really happened. What happened at the site was unbelievable - something we have never seen, only heard. I just asked the authorities: Who is going to develop? Since the IOA is not there & no call is taken. Nobody had an answer. Then all belongings were stolen as 14 people were detained. The SRA called for a tempo. People thought that the chawl residents were just transporting their belongings & moving out - not realizing that it was the authorities who were taking all the valuables. I don’t know where it is gone.
A hunger strike was observed by Anita Pinto for 5 days to protest against the illegal demolotion done at Fernandes Chawl To describe how I was taken into the van I can only say that the police take robbers with much more respect. We (including minors) were literally dragged, pinched (she shows us the scar on her wrist) & assaulted. I pointed out to the ACP... about my open wound on my hand & swollen leg, knees & arms injured. Because of the dragging by cops, I could not lift up my arm for two days. They did not want to do medicals, as the case would go against them. We met our MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar three days back. We told him this was wrong, this was done in connivance - & it was programmed - right from the collector, to the police & the SRA. This was video recorded, so if we were wrong - he could easily correct us. If an illegal building like Campa Cola gets a stay - and a hearing from the Hon. CM, why does my MLA not want him (CM) to know what is happening in his (MLA) constituency. Something which is so clear - he should be proud and say, yes, I have done work for my people. I have been asking him (MLA) from March to arrange a meeting with the CM as he is one man who is very transparent in giving a judgement.
Looking at the situation in Fernandes Chawl - if this is the scenario of the government that we have to work with, I do not think that any common man stands a chance to approach any authority for relief, help or justice. Imagine, the very people who are supposed to maintain law and order, are themselves breaking it. So, where do people go? Everywhere, senseless power is being used. Police are torturing us physically & mentally. In this Fernandes Chawl, a lady died (couple of months back), 3 young girls collapsed and valuables lost. Imagine the trauma. Now they are without a house and even if they get one, what will they have to put into it? If something like this happens and if this continues, then I do not know what era we have come to.” Aftab concluded, “What ‘change’ are we talking about?” To watch the testimonies visit bandrabuzz.com/khar-carnage.html FLASHBACK: In 2011, a probe initiated by the Khar police, on a request by SRA Authorities, revealed that a forgery was done to obtain the LOI & IOA. An IOA is valid for 4 years. As it was
obtained in 2011, it is not valid now. In spite of this, there were minor demolitions of around 7 tenants on April 21st and 26th this year - when a senior citizen has allegedly died of tension & fear. TODAY’S REALITY: The cross that was demolished (probably not on purpose) along with the chawl, was put up the next day by the local MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar. However, the human tragedy was not taken care of by the authorities resulting in small children, young adults and even elderly men and women, just hoping against hope - left to fend for themselves in the sun and rain - on a public road. How heartless and cruel can we be? In all fairness, we would want to allow the concerned developers, Police, SRA Officials, Local Elected Representatives and the Collector to express their view points – so that the general public gets to know their side of the story too. As we lacked time to get it in this issue, we invite them to please contact us on 9820783616 and set up a meeting on or before 1st July 2016 or email us at bandrabuzz@gmail.com
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Carter Road could soon have a sandy beach We at Bandra Buzz caught up with our Corporator, Asif Zakaria, in his office to learn about an exciting, new development called The Carter Road Beach Project. It is something that the residents of Bandra will appreciate as well as visitors from around. Read on to find out more… What is the Carter Road Beach project all about? It’s a very small project. You know, Bandra doesn’t have any sandy beach; there’s the Chimbai beach but that has a lot of dirt and filth and isn’t too clean. Besides that, we don’t have any other sandy beach except for Carter road; behind the Amphitheatre there is a small section of sandy beach. Fishermen use it to park their boats in the monsoons. That being said, I had submitted a proposal to the corporation so that maybe we could put it to more use, for the public at large. The amphitheatre and the Carter Road Promenade are frequented by a lot of people, every day. What we’ve planned, is to provide some basic spot facilities for kids where we are installing solar lights & I have already got sanction for it and the work will start very soon. Besides that, we intend to have Beach Volleyball where we put up the poles and youngsters or kids come with their own nets and play games. We are also planning on having Beach Cricket where we will put up a mat and people can bring in their own stumps and play. Sand pits are also planned for small kids. So it’s a very simple plan which I have proposed to the corporation and also submitted a plan to have a movable stand so that people who come there or students, can sit and watch the game. I have submitted the proposal to the corporation, the commissioner as well and I am hopeful that in the coming days we should get a sanction and we should be able to start this project. Soon it will be the mon-
The above area near the Carter Road Amphitheatre will be cleared to make way for beach volleyball, beach cricket & sand pits soon season so we won’t be able to do that but post monsoon we can start Beach Volleyball, Beach Cricket etc. What is the target area on which the Beach Project will be constructed? Basically it is a very small, sandy beach
which is exactly behind the Amphitheatre. That is the only part that contains sand and no rocks. It is clean, but you know there are a lot of stones and garbage and a lot of debris. We will clean that once and for all and will try to put it to use. Once residents start using it and the sporting facilities, then
maintaining it becomes easier since it comes to the public eye. If we are able to use it consciously, maintenance will be much easier. Contd. on Page 02 >> Sunny Rodricks & Nayan Sreenivasan